Bit of advice please

janisjoplin

hi

I am looking to buy a tablet pc and am using o2s huawei e1752 dongle as my internet connection for my netbook,the tablet pc i was looking to buy does not except this dongle but the seller advised me that i could buy a wireless router and connect the tablet pc to this as a wifi connection?is this possible,i dont know much bout connections and wifi, so if this does work could anyone recommend any routers for me to buy? any advice much appreciated

thanks

JonathanAnon

Hi Janis..

I see what he's suggesting.. You are basically bypassing the issue of the Huawei device not being compatible directly with the tablet PC, by using a 3G router to share it wirelessly..

Sharing the 3G this way (which is what I do) also has other advantages:
1. Internet access can be shared to multiple pcs.
2. It is easier to put the router in the best position to get the best signal (rather than have it hanging off the back of the laptop/pc/tablet).
3. You dont have to start up the 3G software on your PC when you boot up.. Internet access is available as soon as the PC boots up and connects to the wifi network automatically..

tbh, even if there wasnt an issue with the Huawei connecting direcly to the tablet, I would still suggest getting a 3G router, as it saves a lot of hassle.. the only issue would be if you need to move away from your house and use it somewhere else.. you would then need to bring the 3G router with you..

I use an Edimax nLite 3G-6200n, which I bought in Peats for 80 quid.. It's got bad reviews online generally as being fairly slow and requiring far too many reboots.. But it's cheap and cheerful..

http://www.cnet.com.au/edimax-nlite-3g-6200n-3g-broadband-router-339298798.htm

janisjoplin

JonathanAnon wrote: »

Hi Janis..

I see what he's suggesting.. You are basically bypassing the issue of the Huawei device not being compatible directly with the tablet PC, by using a 3G router to share it wirelessly..

Sharing the 3G this way (which is what I do) also has other advantages:
1. Internet access can be shared to multiple pcs.
2. It is easier to put the router in the best position to get the best signal (rather than have it hanging off the back of the laptop/pc/tablet).
3. You dont have to start up the 3G software on your PC when you boot up.. Internet access is available as soon as the PC boots up and connects to the wifi network automatically..

tbh, even if there wasnt an issue with the Huawei connecting direcly to the tablet, I would still suggest getting a 3G router, as it saves a lot of hassle.. the only issue would be if you need to move away from your house and use it somewhere else.. you would then need to bring the 3G router with you..

I use an Edimax nLite 3G-6200n, which I bought in Peats for 80 quid.. It's got bad reviews online generally as being fairly slow and requiring far too many reboots.. But it's cheap and cheerful..

http://www.cnet.com.au/edimax-nlite-3g-6200n-3g-broadband-router-339298798.htm

thanks jonathon,that advice is very helpful am gonna look into getting the edimax,thanks again

big man andy

janisjoplin wrote: »

hi

I am looking to buy a tablet pc and am using o2s huawei e1752 dongle as my internet connection for my netbook,the tablet pc i was looking to buy does not except this dongle but the seller advised me that i could buy a wireless router and connect the tablet pc to this as a wifi connection?is this possible,i dont know much bout connections and wifi, so if this does work could anyone recommend any routers for me to buy? any advice much appreciated

thanks

AFAIK, O2 do a router that accepts the Huawei USB dongle thus giving you WiFi. If you've a bill Broadband it's free (by accepting a new contract), also free as an upgrade for Pay as you go option.

janisjoplin

big man andy wrote: »

AFAIK, O2 do a router that accepts the Huawei USB dongle thus giving you WiFi. If you've a bill Broadband it's free (by accepting a new contract), also free as an upgrade for Pay as you go option.

thats great,as i am with 02 as a bill pay customer,so will give them a ring now and see what they have,thanks

big man andy

janisjoplin wrote: »

thats great,as i am with 02 as a bill pay customer,so will give them a ring now and see what they have,thanks

Be handy for wireless printing, i-things and other devices.

JonathanAnon

janisjoplin wrote: »

thanks jonathon,that advice is very helpful am gonna look into getting the edimax,thanks again

Just one thing, Janis.. Like I said the Edimax I bought a few years ago, and was one of the first generation of 3G devices, and WAS known for having issues.. I work in IT, so fixing it when it goes wrong is not an issue.. But I'm sure there are more stable devices available now.. maybe somebody could recommend one here?

I would always google a model of router for reviews before purchasing anyway.. No matter what router you are considering, definitely google it first..

janisjoplin

JonathanAnon wrote: »

Just one thing, Janis.. Like I said the Edimax I bought a few years ago, and was one of the first generation of 3G devices, and WAS known for having issues.. I work in IT, so fixing it when it goes wrong is not an issue.. But I'm sure there are more stable devices available now.. maybe somebody could recommend one here?

I would always google a model of router for reviews before purchasing anyway.. No matter what router you are considering, definitely google it first..

ok,i,ll have a look around before i buy one,but if anyone has any suggestions for another router,much appreciated

thanks

janisjoplin

big man andy wrote: »

AFAIK, O2 do a router that accepts the Huawei USB dongle thus giving you WiFi. If you've a bill Broadband it's free (by accepting a new contract), also free as an upgrade for Pay as you go option.

no joy with o2,i have 4 months left on my contract and they wouldnt let me renew another contract and advised me it was over a hundred euro to buy their wifi device on a pre pay,so i would have two connections,so it wouldnt be practical for me,but thanks for the response

big man andy

janisjoplin wrote: »

no joy with o2,i have 4 months left on my contract and they wouldnt let me renew another contract and advised me it was over a hundred euro to buy their wifi device on a pre pay,so i would have two connections,so it wouldnt be practical for me,but thanks for the response

I got one from Vodafone and it's pretty good.

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