Truely portable? Round the world I read that this does not have a modem built in.I want a computer I can take to the (rural) third world where the only affordable connection to the internet is through your GSM moble phone or through an Iridium Phone. Will this computer work with out a built in modem using this kind of connection to the internet? What is my best option for true portability Truely portable? Round the world I read that this does not have a modem built in.I want a computer I can take to the (rural) third world where the only affordable connection to the... » Read More Truely portable? Round the world I read that this does not have a modem built in.I want a computer I can take to the (rural) third world where the only affordable connection to the internet is through your GSM moble phone or through an Iridium Phone. Will this computer work with out a built in modem using this kind of connection to the internet? What is my best option for true portability « Show Less
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buy a bluetooth usb adapter and use your gsm phone as a modem via bluetooth. configuring bluetooth in linux isn't user friendly but its much easier if you install xp.
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I'd do three things:1) Do a search on Amazon for "USB Modem". As of 5 minutes ago, you'll be presented with 125 hits. Research time: start with the biggies (US Robotics, Zoom, Creative Labs, Best Data, Diamond, 3Com, etc); ask each if their product is ABSOLUTELY compatible with the 3ePC.2) Go to Asus' website and plead with them to give you info on a USB modem they know will work.3) Hope that somebody smarter than I am responds to your question.By the way, I also am (and I'm sure a good many others are) looking for a dial-up modem (not a high priority, yet). Please respond if you happen across any good news. Thanks. I'd do three things:1) Do a search on Amazon for "USB Modem". As of 5 minutes ago, you'll be presented with 125 hits. Research time: start with the biggies (US Robotics, Zoom, Creative Labs, Best Data, Diamond, 3Com, etc); ask each if their product is ABSOLUTELY compatible with the 3ePC.2) Go to Asus' website and plead with them to give you info on a USB modem they know will work.3) Hope that somebody smarter than I am responds to your question.By the way, I also am (and I'm sure a good many others are) looking for a dial-up modem (not a high priority,... » Read More I'd do three things:1) Do a search on Amazon for "USB Modem". As of 5 minutes ago, you'll be presented with 125 hits. Research time: start with the biggies (US Robotics, Zoom, Creative Labs, Best Data, Diamond, 3Com, etc); ask each if their product is ABSOLUTELY compatible with the 3ePC.2) Go to Asus' website and plead with them to give you info on a USB modem they know will work.3) Hope that somebody smarter than I am responds to your question.By the way, I also am (and I'm sure a good many others are) looking for a dial-up modem (not a high priority, yet). Please respond if you happen across any good news. Thanks. « Show Less
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No, this modem only supports cable internet service. If you need a cable modem with telephony service, you should consider something such as an Arris Touchstone device.
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As I understand it, tethering is meant to use the Internet connection of a smart phone for a tablet or notebook computer to access the Internet. Since the Portable Mini Wireless Router has no built in Internet connection, it cannot be used for tethering. In other words, it cannot be used to connect to a cell phone network. There is no setting for that function. It can be used to provide a WiFi hotspot if it is connected to either another WiFi wirelessly or to a LAN, connected to the Internet.
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Amazon needs to update that photo of the bottom of the unit showing the ports. It is misleading people in thinking it can be used as a cellular device. The picture shows there is a socket for a sim card which there is NOT.There is no sim card support for this device so connecting directly to a cellular network is not possible. However, it does have a micro usb port, and wireless. If your 3g services support tethering devices to your phone it should work that way without a problem.
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Good afternoon, this phone is a wonderful little phone and it's a great value. It can access the internet, but it is a very simple version of the web. It uses WAP/GPRS for the web. What kind of web searching capabilities do you need? If want something that will surf the web more like a smart phone, this will not be a good fit for your needs. Hope this helps and thank you for taking the time to ask questions.
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I had one and I think it needed Internet however it wasn't what I expected . Bulky and not that easy to use . Good luck!&#128526;&#127797;
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Hello! I first had to do research as to what an NBN network is, since it seems to be an Australian thing and I am in the states. It would appear that it is like our cellular LTE networks here, in which case the answer to your question regarding this particular model is no. This model only is able to access the internet via WiFi technology. But.. there are similar models out there capable of doing what you would like to do. My suggestion would be to locate one in this search that says mobile network ready, then ask your provider about that model number before purchasing. Blessings! Hope this helped! Hello! I first had to do research as to what an NBN network is, since it seems to be an Australian thing and I am in the states. It would appear that it is like our cellular LTE networks here, in which case the answer to your question regarding this particular model is no. This model only is able to access the internet via WiFi technology. But.. there are similar models out there capable of doing what you would like to do. My suggestion would be to locate one in this search that says mobile network ready, then ask your provider about that model number before purchasing. Blessings! Hope this... » Read More Hello! I first had to do research as to what an NBN network is, since it seems to be an Australian thing and I am in the states. It would appear that it is like our cellular LTE networks here, in which case the answer to your question regarding this particular model is no. This model only is able to access the internet via WiFi technology. But.. there are similar models out there capable of doing what you would like to do. My suggestion would be to locate one in this search that says mobile network ready, then ask your provider about that model number before purchasing. Blessings! Hope this helped! « Show Less
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One of the things that attracted me to it was the ability to host 2 SIMS. I found that only AT&T/T-Mobile offered SIMS without attaching a phone to it. It worked as a phone.. sorta. It could not transfer data via the data link. I called AT&T service via the tablet and found that the servers didn't understand how to transfer it because they don't have a profile for it. So, I suppose it will act as a phone anywhere, it may not be able to connect the world wide web...
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Just popping in a phone sim card in it will make it work like a phone.But to have mobile internet you will have to let the technicians at your mobile phone/internet company configure it.In my case i purchased a new sim card just for it.They needed to activate the service for me. If you are a little worried then check with them first before making your purchase. Mine works perfect and i have no regrets.
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The one I purchased for my sister did have a modem, but with WiFi, she isn't using it since her internet connection is via her cable modem and WiFi router. (I can't imagine it wouldn't have one since most of these computers are returns from business leases) If you are still concerned, I recommend you call the seller and ask to be sure. PS, you might also ask if they will include the Windows re-install disc so if the hard drive dies, you will be able to re-install Windows without having to lay out the cash to buy it. Mine did not come with the disc, but they sent it upon request. It likely will NOT have MS Office or other software with it - just windows XP. Good luck! The one I purchased for my sister did have a modem, but with WiFi, she isn't using it since her internet connection is via her cable modem and WiFi router. (I can't imagine it wouldn't have one since most of these computers are returns from business leases) If you are still concerned, I recommend you call the seller and ask to be sure. PS, you might also ask if they will include the Windows re-install disc so if the hard drive dies, you will be able to re-install Windows without having to lay out the cash to buy it. Mine did not come with the disc, but they sent it upon request. It likely... » Read More The one I purchased for my sister did have a modem, but with WiFi, she isn't using it since her internet connection is via her cable modem and WiFi router. (I can't imagine it wouldn't have one since most of these computers are returns from business leases) If you are still concerned, I recommend you call the seller and ask to be sure. PS, you might also ask if they will include the Windows re-install disc so if the hard drive dies, you will be able to re-install Windows without having to lay out the cash to buy it. Mine did not come with the disc, but they sent it upon request. It likely will NOT have MS Office or other software with it - just windows XP. Good luck! « Show Less
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It probably mentions only portable devices because it is small, lightweight and bus-powered, making it ideal for portable devices. If you are using it with a desktop machine, it should work. However, you might want to consider an AC-powered hub instead because some devices you might plug into the hub (most notably hard drives) draw more power than a bus-powered hub can provide. Lugging around a power brick along with your laptop would be a nuisance. Not so for a desktop computer that stays in one place all the time.
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I'm not a techie but I think tethering is more software driven then hardware driven. I had a company Blackberry that had no mention anywhere in the manual about tethering. The company allowed me to add tethering and one of the IT guys downloaded the Verizon Wireless VZAccess Manager on my laptop, and it worked beautifully, and blazing fast too! Nothing had to be added or done to the Blackberry.You can also use a third party tethering application, which you can google and download. However, many carriers do not allow third party tethering but will offer tethering for additional fees. I'm not a techie but I think tethering is more software driven then hardware driven. I had a company Blackberry that had no mention anywhere in the manual about tethering. The company allowed me to add tethering and one of the IT guys downloaded the Verizon Wireless VZAccess Manager on my laptop, and it worked beautifully, and blazing fast too! Nothing had to be added or done to the Blackberry.You can also use a third party tethering application, which you can google and download. However, many carriers do not allow third party tethering but will offer tethering for additional... » Read More I'm not a techie but I think tethering is more software driven then hardware driven. I had a company Blackberry that had no mention anywhere in the manual about tethering. The company allowed me to add tethering and one of the IT guys downloaded the Verizon Wireless VZAccess Manager on my laptop, and it worked beautifully, and blazing fast too! Nothing had to be added or done to the Blackberry.You can also use a third party tethering application, which you can google and download. However, many carriers do not allow third party tethering but will offer tethering for additional fees. « Show Less
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It is otg compatible. Its supposed to be able to get 3g with a 3g dongle, but i haven't bought one yet. Other than saving a few bucks i would just get a mobile hotspot, i.e. average 3g dongle about 60 bucks, average mobile hotspot device about 100 bucks depending on wireless provider. Most internet providers charge the same amount for data plans that are used on both type of devices. I don't know of its possible to connect/activate it on a providers network. P.s. If you do get a dongle, note that you will need a USB to micro USB adapter, which will run you 2-5 bucks on amazon depending if you order it from Hong Kong or locally. Stuff its always cheaper online both in price and actual product. Personal experience for wires or adapters is buy it at a local store, and buy in online as a last resort.
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Yes, you need a portable modem with an USB plug. Dongle is where this device goes.
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NO you cannot.. You can just connect the base with a router and the phone would work without any computer..
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The router needs an external USB Modem to connect to cellular networks. That device is the one that would have to work with your provider in order for it to be compatible.For example, I used this router to connect to AT&Ts; cellular network, but I would not have been able to do this if I had not purchased the following device to plug into the router's USB port: Sierra Wireless USBConnect Momentum Global 4G LTE USB Modem - AT&TIt is the USB modem that needs to be compatible with your wireless provider's network, not the actual router itself.I hope this helps. The router needs an external USB Modem to connect to cellular networks. That device is the one that would have to work with your provider in order for it to be compatible.For example, I used this router to connect to AT&Ts; cellular network, but I would not have been able to do this if I had not purchased the following device to plug into the router's USB port: Sierra Wireless USBConnect Momentum Global 4G LTE USB Modem - AT&TIt is the USB modem that needs to be compatible with your wireless provider's... » Read More The router needs an external USB Modem to connect to cellular networks. That device is the one that would have to work with your provider in order for it to be compatible.For example, I used this router to connect to AT&Ts; cellular network, but I would not have been able to do this if I had not purchased the following device to plug into the router's USB port: Sierra Wireless USBConnect Momentum Global 4G LTE USB Modem - AT&TIt is the USB modem that needs to be compatible with your wireless provider's network, not the actual router itself.I hope this helps. « Show Less
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You could use a USB based dial up modem, or a modem can be installed with a fairly inexpensive expansion card that installs in one of the empty expansion slots. An external USRobotics Sportster modem will most definately require a driver but there is a possibility that your operating system will already have a suitable driver for it. The Sportster has been around for quite a long time and the drivers for quite a few Sportster modems were incorporated into many Windows Operating systems. Connect it to your computer, reboot and watch for any messages asking for drivers. If windows says it has successfully found and installed a driver for your hardware, then you should be just fine with what it installed. If your computer cannot find the driver, search google for the particular driver for the CPU and your operating system. If you need assistance, please visit windowsxp7supportdotcom for assistance. While you are at the site, click on the cyberwealth7 logo to find out about the #1 internet crime ... keylogging ... and how you can protect yourself for as little as $3.50 per device. If this makes sense to you, definitely contact me so I can help you share this great tool with others to help protect their finances and online identity. I look forward to hearing from you if I can be of service. Best regards, Jeff Meyers