VX-4400 Owners Check This Out

BDawg

Lifer
Oct 31, 2000
11,631
2
0
For a while, I've been wanting to use my VX-4400 to use as a modem for when I travel. Unfortunately, Verizon wanted $65 for their connection software / cable (for the VX-10) and $4.99 for wireless web.

Today, I was in the Verizon store checking out ear buds for use while driving, and I inquired about the possibility of using my phone without buying the kit. The manager said he didn't know of a way, but he empathized that the price of the connection kit was a little high. He did mention that he thought there was a price decrease on it, so he pulled a VX-10 kit and checked it, and it rang up $9.99.

So, I bought the kit, set up the phone as instructed, and then set up my own connection to my ISP (their backdoor modem for DSL subscribers), and voila! I have a connection without spending $65 for the kit and $4.99 a month for their wireless web! :D

Now, when I'm on trips, I don't have to worry about net withdrawl. Thank you, unlimited nights and weekends!!!
 

anxi80

Lifer
Jul 7, 2002
12,294
2
0
i just downloaded prolific drivers, bought the data cable from radio shack, and dialed in that way. i paid $10 for the cable (split the price with a friend since all he wanted was wallpapers). :D

edit: yeah, im a 4400 owner also. and i get a blazing 14.4 kbps! perhaps i should try dialing into the isp's access numbers that i work for. heh, never crossed my mind.
 

anxi80

Lifer
Jul 7, 2002
12,294
2
0
btw, nice find. if you got all the cables and the software for $9.99, you lucked out. if i tried that at my local vzw store, they'd look at me like id grown a 2nd head.
 

BDawg

Lifer
Oct 31, 2000
11,631
2
0
Originally posted by: anxi80
i just downloaded prolific drivers, bought the data cable from radio shack, and dialed in that way. i paid $10 for the cable (split the price with a friend since all he wanted was wallpapers). :D

edit: yeah, im a 4400 owner also. and i get a blazing 14.4 kbps! perhaps i should try dialing into the isp's access numbers that i work for. heh, never crossed my mind.

Hmm...I never got it to work with the Radio Shack cable.
 

BDawg

Lifer
Oct 31, 2000
11,631
2
0
Originally posted by: anxi80
btw, nice find. if you got all the cables and the software for $9.99, you lucked out. if i tried that at my local vzw store, they'd look at me like id grown a 2nd head.

They said the kit's on clearance for whatever reason.
 

edro

Lifer
Apr 5, 2002
24,326
68
91
I have the USB cable..... from Radioshack.

What software did they give you with it? Does it have a name? Can you download it anywhere?(legally of course)
 

BDawg

Lifer
Oct 31, 2000
11,631
2
0
Originally posted by: edro13
I have the USB cable..... from Radioshack.

What software did they give you with it? Does it have a name? Can you download it anywhere?(legally of course)

Nothing real special, just the verizon dialer and the lg drivers.
 

anxi80

Lifer
Jul 7, 2002
12,294
2
0
cool, ty bdawg. i wouldnt mind having the software connection kit, so, ill give it a shot. thanks a bunch! :D