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Nov 7, 2013 10:27 AM in response to Chemyby mende1,It's better to use a MiFi. This is because dongles need drivers and they may be quite problematic with Mac OS X if you don't find any driver or if the driver causes the MacBook to crash. Also, you can connect more than one device to a MiFi.
Another option is to use your iPhone or Android phone as a router by features like Personal Hotspot on the iPhone, which allows you to connect other devices to it and use its network > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4517
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Nov 7, 2013 10:30 AM in response to Chemyby OGELTHORPE,★HelpfulCheck with the various Internet providers Make certain that the modem that you get is Mac compatible and will operate with your Operating System. Some will not!
You are correct about the Mifi. It allows several users to connect to the Internet simultaneously. As a single user you do not need this.
Ciao.
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Nov 7, 2013 10:32 AM in response to mende1by Chemy,Thanks Mende, I did think of the phone option but my friend has only just worked out how to send a text message so don't want to confuse the issue and burst his brain by suggesting he does more than use his phone for phone calls
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Nov 7, 2013 10:33 AM in response to OGELTHORPEby Chemy,Ogelthorpe - should I be looking for a modem rather than a dongle?
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Nov 7, 2013 10:44 AM in response to Chemyby OGELTHORPE,As Mende has indicated, a 'dongle' and modem are the same. Do not be deterred by the need to install any software in your MBP that may be necessary to make it work. It is no different that any other device that may require such software.
I use two wireless services, one with installed software and one without. I have experienced NO crashes with either. The important factor is compatibility with your MBP and the OS.
Ciao.