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3g wifi dongle ?
« on: February 17, 2014, 08:49:01 PM »
My old 3g modem spat the dummy today, so in need of an update,
thinking 3g wifi usb dongle..?
powered by the usb, but able to conect via wifi and usb,  but need to connect an external antenna for improved reception..
any suggestions on brands, models etc ?

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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2014, 08:52:53 PM »
Mate I use a telstra  one, no additional antenna and it works great
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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2014, 08:55:52 PM »
I use this one
https://www.telstra.com.au/online-shop/mobile-broadband-product.cfm?flow=prepaid&device=telstra-prepaid-wifi-4g-e5372t

But should have bought the wifi 4g advanced

The screen on the one i have sh*ts me.

works pretty well though. The only complaint I have is that the data is stoopidly expensive compared to everyone else. But Its the only provider here for wireless net that is usable.

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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2014, 08:56:57 PM »
I'll 2nd those. Telstra 4G for me, wireless. Works a treat. Prepaid.
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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2014, 11:49:23 PM »
yep agree with the others, i have had the telstra 3G - connect up to 5 devices - mobile broadband dongle .. no issues .. have upgraded to the 4G version ... a tip for others, if you have the 3G and still have credit left simply switch the SIMs between the 3G and 4G dongle (this was advised by telstra consultant and appears to be working on first try)
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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2014, 07:02:46 AM »
Quote from: tashem on February 17, 2014, 11:49:23 PM
yep agree with the others, i have had the telstra 3G - connect up to 5 devices - mobile broadband dongle .. no issues .. have upgraded to the 4G version ... a tip for others, if you have the 3G and still have credit left simply switch the SIMs between the 3G and 4G dongle (this was advised by telstra consultant and appears to be working on first try)

Yeah the sims appear to be the same. Went from a 3G sim I had in the original iPad and installed it in a 4G iPad and kept credit and get 4G
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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2014, 09:26:22 AM »
Another vote for the Telstra 4g.  Antennal easily connects to the top.  Use a router when at home and that works perfectly; still have the antenna connected as we are in a fringe area for the 4g.  When in a city we can get speeds like this –                     Kevin

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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2014, 01:48:47 PM »
Anywhere that Telstra has 4G a data sim can connect at the highest speed. The only limiting factor is the device the SIM is plugged into.

This way you chew through more of their outrageously priced data. >:D

I know VodaFone have different SIMs for 3G and 4G (? isn't it really 3.5G). Having said that I have to say I am getting more and more impressed with the Voda network out here. There are even points where I get Voda reception and not Telstra (30 Km out of Parkes).

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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2014, 07:52:15 PM »
Quote from: krisandkev on February 18, 2014, 09:26:22 AM
Another vote for the Telstra 4g.  Antennal easily connects to the top.  Use a router when at home and that works perfectly; still have the antenna connected as we are in a fringe area for the 4g.  When in a city we can get speeds like this –                     Kevin

sorry for not replying guys,, busy busy busy.... so what is the exact model of yours Kevin, and I assume it has the external antenna. ?

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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2014, 09:49:03 AM »
One of these...  Telstra USB 4G.    Kevin

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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2014, 09:48:44 AM »
Telstra (the greatest mob of @holes that ever drew breath) 4G Advanced.  4G wifi hub, connect up to 10 devices.  Internal, long lasting battery, doesn't require a USB port like KrisandKev's above.  So far so good.
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Re: 3g wifi dongle ?
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2014, 07:22:57 PM »
Thanks for all the input guys,
picked up a 4g usb wifi dongle from the Telstra shop. $99.
Awesome speed.....should have made the move long ago..
Guy in the shop seems to think I will not need an external antenna, as the
inbuilt one is extremely good ..? (Salesman).
So I shall see how it performs over time.
once again, thanks for the input guys.. :cheers:

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