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From: Jon B on 30 Dec 2009 12:02
Duncan Kennedy <nospam(a)nospam.otterson-bg.couk> wrote:

> In message <hh9mko$3rq$1(a)speranza.aioe.org>, Jason
> <ThisisaDummyEmailAddress(a)DoNotUse.com> writes
> >Hi,
> >
> >I use a 3G usb dongle to access the net while away from home, and as is
> >usual with these things, I'm limited to a set amount of usage.
> >
> >Unfortunately the usage monitoring software that came with the dongle
> >is 'buggy' to say the least, meaning I cannot track how much of the
> >'allowance' I have utilised.
> >
> >Does anyone know of any 3rd party apps/widgets that will enable me to
> >track my 3g internet use?
> >
> Can't help with the Information you want5 but as a new MacBook Pro user
> I would be interested in which mobile broadband provider you're using
> and the kind of problem you see.
>
> I've been using T-Mobile and Vodafone dongles for a couple of years on
> Windows and now have Vodafone and Orange *seeming to work fine on the
> MBP (using the latest Mac software from each).

My Three dongle will repeatedly Kernal Panic the machine in weak signal
areas. Complete PITA. If I keep using it regular may move to invest in
one of the 3 wifi dongles instead.
--
Jon B
Above email address IS valid.
<http://www.bramley-computers.co.uk/> Apple Laptop Repairs.
From: Duncan Kennedy on 30 Dec 2009 16:13
In message <1jbjr4r.12aaqs51uvpni8N%black.hole(a)jonbradbury.com>, Jon B
<black.hole(a)jonbradbury.com> writes
>Duncan Kennedy <nospam(a)nospam.otterson-bg.couk> wrote:
>
>> In message <hh9mko$3rq$1(a)speranza.aioe.org>, Jason
>> <ThisisaDummyEmailAddress(a)DoNotUse.com> writes
>> >Hi,
>> >
>> >I use a 3G usb dongle to access the net while away from home, and as is
>> >usual with these things, I'm limited to a set amount of usage.
>> >
>> >Unfortunately the usage monitoring software that came with the dongle
>> >is 'buggy' to say the least, meaning I cannot track how much of the
>> >'allowance' I have utilised.
>> >
>> >Does anyone know of any 3rd party apps/widgets that will enable me to
>> >track my 3g internet use?
>> >
>> Can't help with the Information you want5 but as a new MacBook Pro user
>> I would be interested in which mobile broadband provider you're using
>> and the kind of problem you see.
>>
>> I've been using T-Mobile and Vodafone dongles for a couple of years on
>> Windows and now have Vodafone and Orange *seeming to work fine on the
>> MBP (using the latest Mac software from each).
>
>My Three dongle will repeatedly Kernal Panic the machine in weak signal
>areas. Complete PITA. If I keep using it regular may move to invest in
>one of the 3 wifi dongles instead.

I use a similar Zoom one - SIM free when necessary (it is actually a
fully functional router and can be plugged into a landline router /
modem as a backup for line failure, the instruction says. . It can be
very useful. The Zoom one needs a USB dongle plugged in - works happily
with any of mine (Vodafone, Orange or T-mobile) - but that is because it
doesn't use the connection software - juts connects by Airport - so no
data volume recording available unless you can find some stand alone
stuff. The 3 one, I understand, is also available SIM free - but you
have to take the SIM out of the dongle and plug it into the WiFi router.
--
Duncan K
Downtown Dalgety Bay
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