That is normal, but if you want to see some sort of status change, just open up WModem and the connection icon at the top of the screen will change when you connect as if you were using a USB cable.

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XV6800, Aliph Jawbone

Hello friends !
this is an OUTstanding thread, and I thank the OP for the detailed instructions.
everything works like a champ.. i have a couple of Q's though, for those that can take a stab at a reply, i'd be appreciative.

I installed the WM6_BT_DUN.cab, to my xv6800. I made the reg tweaks as well.
I created a BT DUN profile on my laptop computer, paired them up, successfully connected, and presto.. am surfing the web (at amazingly fast speeds I might add).

I shortcutted the DUN profile direct to my laptop desktop, and simply have to double click it to log in, and connect.
I don't use the VZAccess Manager at all. But should I be ? or is this just a VZW fluff app so they keep you tied to their proprietary interface etc...
I ask this, because I still do need to use the VZAccess manager to get a successful USB tether connection (although it kicks me off after about a minute -- why ???)....... i'm not sure i care about that though, since the BT works so well and doesn't boot me off...
but this page threw me a little -->
Bluetooth&reg Dial-Up Networking* with VZAccess Manager
My VZAccess manager doesn't detect BT at all, and i don't even have the option to search via bluetooth..

so to my question -- Do I care ?? am i fat and happy just using the created DUN profile i made directly through windows and bypassing the VZAccess manager program altogether?

second question, i can't seem to 'find' the WM6_BT_DUN anywhere on my device.. meaning - there is no icon under 'Programs', i can't find it in 'Settings'.. nowhere..
should there be ? should i expect to see this somewhere? or is it just a background DLL? (it DOES appear in my 'remove programs' list - but that because i installed the actual CAB file itself (assuming)..)

this is truly a hidden gem of a post..

this is Great and all for Verizon users but is there anyone who can point me in the right direction for sprint Mogul tethering without additional software. I am seriously starting to regret upgrading to the 6800.

Found this for ya buddy. .hope it helps.
Mogul Tethering

I did not have the following key in XV6800 registry and I was wondering if this is common. I added it manually and my connection still worked.

WModemDUN

make sure you are in HKLM\Software\OEM\WMODEM
LOCAL MACHINE... not Local USER (HKLU).. common mistake.....

I tried searching the site and really couldn't find anyone with the same problem so here it is sorry if its in the wrong place. I have my xv 6800 had it working great by changing the reg and using it as a modem and now twice this has happen where i try and connect and my pc running vista doesn't see it as a modem when i have the modem link started any ideas?

After connecting via either USB DUN or Bluetooth DUN, the only page that opens via IE is a message asking if I accept a $15 per month addition to my bill. What the heck?

Can someone answer bigrolltide's question? Has Verizon found a way to detect this workaround?

Well, I have never used the hacks to disable NAI, but with NAI enabled normally, it used to be that if you didn't subscribe to the $15 tethering plan, you got a RAS Authentication Error (691 or something like that) and you had to call VZW to activate the feature to make it go away. Now apparently Verizon has "fixed" that and now allows everybody to access the internet, but re-directs the home page of non-subscribers to their new subscription site where you are "invited" to subscribe.

I would think, with the hacks in place the bypass should still work, since pdaNet still does. Seems only way they could stop pdaNet from working is to stop active sync to pc altogether and I don't think verizon is about to do that.