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Q: Connecting to the internet via an internet stick/dongle

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I am currently trying to connect my eMac - to the internet via a stick/dongle and cannot find the appropriate vodafone software to make it work.

Software version 10.5 on the mac and have two internet sticks one - a Huawei K3770 and a K3571 both with Vodafone - Ireland

 

Any idea, please, on where I can download this software and anything else I can do to to make a connection to the internet?

The Vodafone software runs yet does not see either device. The connection through ethernet is great.

 

Lance

eMac Ser:VM50102CQJ8, Mac OS X (10.4), G4 Processor, 1Gig Memory, EMC 2006

Posted on Jun 4, 2012 4:43 PM

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  • by Kenichi Watanabe,

    Kenichi Watanabe Kenichi Watanabe Jun 5, 2012 2:40 AM in response to xabre
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    Jun 5, 2012 2:40 AM in response to xabre

    I guess those "Internet sticks" connect to the USB port...  The problem with using USB may be because the older eMac models had USB 1.1 (not 2.0).  If so, 1.1 is probably too slow to support an Internet-connection device, even if the software is able to run on the eMac.  I'm not sure which model you have, but if you can ID it from this list, the profile page will provide the specs (including USB port).

     

    http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/emac/index-emac.html

     

    Can Vodafone (or an alternate service provider) provide you with a more typical "modem" device, that has an Ethernet port on it?  Then, you can probably use your eMac's Ethernet port to connect to it using a standard network connection (no special software needed).

  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Jun 5, 2012 3:06 AM in response to xabre
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    Jun 5, 2012 3:06 AM in response to xabre

    Lance,

     

    First of all, would it be correct to assume that everything regarding installation and connection is exactly according to the mobile broadband modem instructions for your very operating system (see below for a link to the K3770 device guide page)?

     

    http://deviceguides.vodafone.ie/wsa/home.aspx?Id=3992&hwid=3845

     

    Vodaphone should be able to inform you about any necessary software/firmware updates (these may be carried out automatically).

     

    Generally speaking, if a computer for some reason cannot connect to the Internet because of system software version limitations (which does not appear to be true here, since Leopard seems to be supported) for a mobile broadband stick, a workaround will become necessary. One way is to use a dedicated mobile broadband router (with support for the USB mobile broadband modem and the network in question) with Wi-Fi capabilities, and then connect from the computer to the router via Wi-Fi. Another way could be to use a MiFi device, which combines the mobile broadband modem and the Wi-Fi base station in one small unit.

     

    Jan

     

    EDIT: I just noticed Kenichi Watanabe's comment about the USB port speeds. This could of course be a limiting factor as well. Another one could be that the USB port is unable to provide enough power to the device. In both cases, a mobile broadband router or a MiFi unit may be of interest instead.

  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Jun 5, 2012 3:49 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Jun 5, 2012 3:49 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Correction

     

    >Vodaphone should ...

    Vodafone should ...

     

     

    Addendum

     

    Below just one example to show what a mobile broadband router with Wi-Fi capabilities is.

     

    http://www.dovado.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=22

     

    A MiFi device is sometimes known as a Wi-Fi hotspot. One example below.

     

    http://shop.vodafone.ie/shop/onlineAnywhere/mobileBroadband/mobileBroadbandHome. jsp?subPage=devices&internetDeviceId=sku6650080

  • by xabre,Helpful

    xabre xabre Jun 5, 2012 7:18 AM in response to Kenichi Watanabe
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    Jun 5, 2012 7:18 AM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

    Hi Kenichi

     

    It has the usb 2.0 thankfully.

     

    I will enquire with vodafone about the possibility of an adaptor for the ethernet port.

     

    I was wron g the software is 10.4.

     

    Thank you for your help.

  • by xabre,Helpful

    xabre xabre Jun 5, 2012 7:24 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Jun 5, 2012 7:24 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Hello Jan

     

    Great information thank you. I would find it hard to chose between both devises - wonderful technology!

     

    I am of to Apple tomorow and getting an airport card.

     

    Thank you

     

    Lance