Surfing the internet via Bluetooth

Hi guys, I just got my Macbook and a new Blackberry 8800. When I paired the devices it said that I could set my macbook up to use the internet from my blackberry's data connection. Sounds great for when i'm on the road but I've tried using it and I just can't get it to work. I got all the info I needed from Cingular but the macbook is asking me which modem to use and it has this huge list of modems. Last time I checked the Macbook doesn't come with a modem unless I didn't see it or something. Can anyone help me get my computer to work with my phones data connection? I would greatly appreciate it!!!
17" iMAC Intel Core Duo & 13" Macbook Intel Core 2 Duo   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   

Hi md stone,
When you paired them up, did you check the access internet with your phone' data connection?
Because if you do so, it will open another windows that you have to fill out username, password, phone number, and modem script option (using dial a specific access number for your isp)
or username, password, GPRS CID string, and modem script option (if using direct, high speed internet (GPRS, 1 x rtt).
And modem option should be selected automatically.
Contact you internet provider for more information as well.
Good Luck

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