IPhone Bluetooth-Tethering doesn't work?

I've OS-Version 4.2.1 on my iPhone 3G and I can't connect my Mac 10.6.5 by using Bluetooth with the iPhone for Internet-Tethering. It only works with the USB-Connection.
What's the problem?
Best wishes
Herbert Hofer

I've had trouble with Bluetooth pairing ever since I got my 3G and, not being able to figure it out on my own, I've searched high'n low for an answer. And today I did indeed find the answer, so this reply is written while online through a bluetooth hookup to my 3G...
In case any of you above are still having issues, of if someone else happens to stumble upon this, then here's the link where I found the instructions :
http://www.atpeaz.com/index.php/2010/fixing-the-iphone-bluetooth-internet-tether ing-with-os-x/
Hope you'll find it as useful as I did!
Have a good one, cheers,
Martin...

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