How to install undetected hardware in Tiger?

[windywoo]

I would like to install my mobile phone as a modem in Tiger but it doesn't show up in Network Settings as a possible device. It does show up in System Profiler as an attached USB device and is correctly identified as an LG Viewty USB modem.

http://www.taniwha.org.uk/ provides some scripts for mobile phones but since the device doesn't even show up in Network Settings I can't even use those.

Is there anything like Windows hardware manager where I can add a device manually? I am even willing to go command line

Leopard supports this out of the box but Leopard doesn't run so hot on my old G4

 

[Ivan P]

I would like to install my mobile phone as a modem in Tiger but it doesn't show up in Network Settings as a possible device. It does show up in System Profiler as an attached USB device and is correctly identified as an LG Viewty USB modem.

http://www.taniwha.org.uk/ provides some scripts for mobile phones but since the device doesn't even show up in Network Settings I can't even use those.

Is there anything like Windows hardware manager where I can add a device manually? I am even willing to go command line

Leopard supports this out of the box but Leopard doesn't run so hot on my old G4

Have you tried turning bluetooth on in your cell phone? If you then open bluetooth settings on your Mac you can add your phone as a device and are given the option to share it's internet connection with your Mac.

 

[windywoo]

Hey good point. I have Bluetooth turned off I forgot my phone even supported it.

*EDIT* Oh wait, this G4 doesn't have a bluetooth receiver.

 

[Ivan P]

Ah damn, didnt think about that...sorry

 

[windywoo]

No way to do this on a Mac? Surely I can right click something?

 

[DooDaaDame]

You have to find a software bridge between your computer and your phone, since I use a palm & windows for palm I use: http://www.mobile-stream.com/index.html
WARNING: Using your cellphone without purchasing a tethering plan from your mobile device provider will cause you to be charged a tremendous amount of money for un-authorized usage. I recommend calling your internet provider to see what's available to you.