Unlocking a USB Modem Dongle

[Addy]

Yeah- this is great stuff.

I'm currently unlocking the dongle. Taking ages to tell my computer to install its software though...

The unlock procedure takes about 15 minutes.

Make sure you uninstall the 3 Network connection manager before installing the Telstra Turbo connection manager.

 

[kropotkin]

All done- thanks Addy!

 

[skyscraper101]

Just ordered my dongle (after having to register twice because my first code was refused). Can't wait to see if this works.

Any news on if you have to text ocasionally from that £10 top up? How do you do with without a phone?

 

[pesh]

i might be being overly paranoid, but the payment screen on that site doesn't seem to be a secure page? i thought you got a little padlock logo on all credit card payment pages etc...

 

[Biglittlefish]

I just registered for this on the 3 free dongle page but the promo code hasn't come yet. These thing are usually instant aren't they?

 

[butchersapron]

Just wait.

 

[Addy]

I just registered for this on the 3 free dongle page but the promo code hasn't come yet. These thing are usually instant aren't they?

Everyone gets the same code.

Thank you for registering for your free dongle at 3dongle4free.

This time, when you click "GET STARTED", please login using your username and password.

Your username is: ****
Your password is: ******

You will be taken to your basket. Please enter your coupon code in the basket to redeem your free dongle.
Please click the button to activate your coupon or you will pay full price!

Please have your credit or debit card at the ready to pay postage.

Your dongle voucher code is : AK12BBF

Click on the link here : http://www.3dongle4free.co.uk

The site is pukka, they use Trustsafe card security, but your right, they could up the security by using HTTPS.

I've had mine for 2 weeks and theres been no weirdness on my account so I guess theres nowt to worry about.
Infact, I ordered another one today.

 

[Biglittlefish]

Works a treat thanks mate.

 

[lozenge]

Thanks very much for the info, and please let us know if your second one arrives, as they claim to refund multiple purchases as part of their 'only one per applicant' discalimer.

 

[kropotkin]

Addy- tried this the other day with my normal SIM and had no problems.
Got the iphone SIM yesterday and registered it. Haven't been able to get any web or anything like that yet though.... Some places say it might take 24 hours for the unlimited web bolt-on to be applied- almost been that. Any ideas?

 

[Addy]

Have you topped it up with £10 credit?

Are the settings as per my jpeg?

 

[kropotkin]

Yes and yes. The only things I can think of are
1/ The web bolt-on hasn't been applied yet/ won't be as the network didn't see I was using an iphone (registered it using another phone)
2/ I'm using the modem manager that is on the stick when you flash it, rather than the Telus one in the rapidshare file...

 

[Addy]

I can't understand why its not working.
I installed the Telus software on my pc and the Global Connection Manager on the mrs's laptop and I get a connection on both ok.
I registered the iPhone sim on a Nokia 6300 (3g phone - might make a difference) and topped it up at a cashpoint.
Give it 24 hrs, then if its still not connecting phone O2 customer support.

 

[WWWeed]

yeah mines just arrived and works great on orange! Although it did take half an hour to unlock and reflash!

Thanks Addy!

 

[WWWeed]

oh yeah do you know what this dial *99# stuff is about?

 

[ymu]

That's the number to connect to their 3G service. Username and password authenticates you, then you're connected. Just like dialling voicemail or customer services on a short number.

 

[kropotkin]

Cheers guys.
Deleted the DNS settings and had it assign them automatically.
Now works.

 

[kropotkin]

Can some others post their results?

 

[Addy]

Your network speeds will depend on many things.
Your signal strength to/from the network, time of day, how many users are connected...
Network Priorities...
Voice = 1st
sms = 2nd
Data = 3rd

...like sending a txt on new years eve

 

[electroplated]

I've already got an o2 dongle and I've just received my o2 iphone sim - just not sure how to register and topup the thing - can i do it online?

 

[Caney]

I've flashed the dongle,topped up,set up the Telus as addy said and can get txt messages with it plug into my laptop, but i get error message , remote computer not connecting closing port after i press connect

 

[Fingers]

Is there a Windows Vista version of the software anywhere?

 

[Fingers]

Is there a Windows Vista version of the software anywhere?

 

[Addy]

Thanks very much for the info, and please let us know if your second one arrives, as they claim to refund multiple purchases as part of their 'only one per applicant' discalimer.

Second 1 arrived today, although I did change my 1st name on the application form, all other details as my first purchase.

I've already got an o2 dongle and I've just received my o2 iphone sim - just not sure how to register and topup the thing - can i do it online?

I just put the sim in a 3g phone and creidted the phone number at a cashpoint.

I've flashed the dongle,topped up,set up the Telus as addy said and can get txt messages with it plug into my laptop, but i get error message , remote computer not connecting closing port after i press connect

Have you tried changing the settings and letting it assign a DNS IP automaticaly? It worked for Kropotkin.

Is there a Windows Vista version of the software anywhere?

It all worked fine on the other 1/2's laptop running Vista Home Basic.

 

[Fingers]

Thanks Addy, will try it out, didn;t want to screw it up.

 

[skyscraper101]

I got my O2 sim today. Is there any way to set it up and register credit on it without a 3G phone as I don't have one.

I do have an O2 dongle though if that helps?

 

[Addy]

I dont see why the phone would matter TBH, I just stated what I used.
TBH I think that if you just top up the sim, it will activate and work fine as I cant see O2 linking a IMEI number to a sim.

You can top up via topups247.com and use Paypal but it will cost you £12.90 for £10 quid.

 

[basementman]

well I topped up using an old sharp phone... got a message from o2 saying if I wanted to use the internet on this phone I would need to call them to get help with the settings...... I think Ive blown the free internet.
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24 hours l8r and all is working well... panic over

 

[critical1]

The unlock procedure takes about 15 minutes.

Make sure you uninstall the 3 Network connection manager before installing the Telstra Turbo connection manager.

Can anyone help trying to flash this modem on my laptop... its been like 45 mins now and nothing happening

port information com1
current version no phine
Waiting

any ideas as to whats going on???

thanks

 

[Addy]

Using Vista?
If so, try WinXP compatibility mode.