I just completed an effort of several hours to connect my Hero to my laptop to use it as a modem. In case somobody else is trying this is what I did.
Turn on Phone
Press Home
Press Menu
Select Settings
Select Wireless Controls
Select Mobile Network Settings
Verify Enable always-on mobile is Selected
Verify - Mode of operation is set at Hybrid
Return to Wireless Controls Options
Mobile network should be selected
Plug USB cable form laptop to phone
Mobile Network Sharing should light up
Select Mobile Sharing Option
Wait 1-2 minutes
Open Internet Explorer
Be patient, connection is significantly slower but it should work!!
I hope this helps some people out there!
Turn on Phone
Press Home
Press Menu
Select Settings
Select Wireless Controls
Select Mobile Network Settings
Verify Enable always-on mobile is Selected
Verify - Mode of operation is set at Hybrid
Return to Wireless Controls Options
Mobile network should be selected
Plug USB cable form laptop to phone
Mobile Network Sharing should light up
Select Mobile Sharing Option
Wait 1-2 minutes
Open Internet Explorer
Be patient, connection is significantly slower but it should work!!
I hope this helps some people out there!