Is it possible to connect 3G internet modem via USB?

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Is it possible to connect 3G internet modem via USB?

Hello,

I have iPad with WiFi network interface only (no 3G interface). Sometimes I need access to the Internet in places where there is no WiFi connection. My question: is it possible to connect external 3G/mobile broadbnad modem (I alredy have one + software driver for Mac) to the iPad via USB interface? I noticed that among Apple's accesories there is USB connector but there is also remark that it should be used for cameras and other devices may not work.

Or, mayby there is another way than USB to connect external mobile internet?

Best regards,

Piotr

iPad

Posted on Feb 28, 2012 10:31 PM

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Answer 1

Ferretbite

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Feb 28, 2012 10:50 PM in response to pkisiel

I don't think that it's possible to use your USB modem that way. If you have an iPhone you could enable your Personal Hotspot.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4517

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Chris CA

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Feb 28, 2012 10:52 PM in response to pkisiel

"My question: is it possible to connect external 3G/mobile broadbnad modem (I alredy have one + software driver for Mac) to the iPad via USB interface? "

No.

"Sometimes I need access to the Internet in places where there is no WiFi connection"

If you have your Mac, you can always have a wifi connection and use it with the iPad (and other wifi devices).

-> http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8156.html

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pkisiel Author

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Feb 28, 2012 11:07 PM in response to Chris CA

Many thanks for clear answer and suggestion of bypass :-)

BR

Piotr

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