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iPad 2 - WiFi - Can I get a dongle?

  • 20-05-2011 10:57pm
    #1
    knockon
    Registered Users Posts: 518 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I have just got the iPad 2 (WiFi) If I am out of a wifi area is it possible to connect a 3g Dongle?


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  • #2
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    You can connect to a device that generates a mobile hotspot. iPhones, most Android phones and these kinda things http://www.meteor.ie/mobile_broadband/bp/#hotspot-tab do it. I use my iPhones data connection on my iPad all the time.


  • #3
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,015 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    No, you would need to buy a mifi


  • #4
    culabula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,213 ✭✭✭culabula


    knockon wrote: »
    Hi

    I have just got the iPad 2 (WiFi) If I am out of a wifi area is it possible to connect a 3g Dongle?

    Yes, a specific kind of 3G dongle that is called a MiFi. Creates a personal wifi hotspot.


  • #5
    gzoladz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭gzoladz


    Mifi or mobile hotspot. I have a Nokia E72 and have joikuspot installed to create a hotspot. It works very well and it averages a 1mbps speed.


  • #6
    Crusty Blaa
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭Crusty Blaa


    gzoladz wrote: »
    Mifi or mobile hotspot. I have a Nokia E72 and have joikuspot installed to create a hotspot. It works very well and it averages a 1mbps speed.

    Hey, thanks very much for this. I bought a WIFI only iPad a few months back as I didn't think I would need the 3G and thought it was way overpriced. I got a new job which required me to be on the road a lot more and I started to realise I needed the 3G to keep me entertained and for Google Maps etc. I have the same phone as you and downloaded Joikuspot and it works a treat with my iPad, slow enough but it does the job.


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  • #7
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Crusty Blaa wrote: »
    Hey, thanks very much for this. I bought a WIFI only iPad a few months back as I didn't think I would need the 3G and thought it was way overpriced. I got a new job which required me to be on the road a lot more and I started to realise I needed the 3G to keep me entertained and for Google Maps etc. I have the same phone as you and downloaded Joikuspot and it works a treat with my iPad, slow enough but it does the job.

    It's a handy tool, but can be severe on the phone when used for long periods. It will get hot so don't have it in a case either


  • #8
    Crusty Blaa
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭Crusty Blaa


    Davy wrote: »
    It's a handy tool, but can be severe on the phone when used for long periods. It will get hot so don't have it in a case either

    Thanks for the advise, Davy. I presume this happens with all phones and not just Nokias?


  • #9
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Crusty Blaa wrote: »
    Thanks for the advise, Davy. I presume this happens with all phones and not just Nokias?

    Yes to a degree, but with the iPhone you could tether it using the cable which is better than creating a hotspot. The E72 is well able to handle it though, it was older models that went bang. I use joiku on a nokia most days without a problem. I didn't mean to scare you, just don't leave it on for hours :o


  • #10
    gzoladz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭gzoladz


    I have recently moved houses and as I did not have bb for a couple of days I had my E72 plugged to the mains creating a hotspot for days.

    It responded very well and it did not get too hot. It really saved me.


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