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From: Woody on 10 Mar 2010 19:28 smurf <smurf(a)smurf.com> wrote: > Woody wrote: > > smurf <smurf(a)smurf.com> wrote: > > > >> Woody wrote: > >>> Takes 3G, pipes it out as wireless, can use it on a few devices at > >>> the same time. Means I can get the cheaper iPad, and share the same > >>> connection between that and other things. > >>> > >>> Anyone have one? > >>> > >>> I looked at the new price on 3, and the contracts are a bit > >>> expensive, like �9.50 for 1GB. But I already have the dongle so I > >>> thought I could just take the existing sim out of that, which is > >>> �7.50 for 5GB, so I got one unlocked on eBay. > >> > >> Got it for free with 5gb of data per month for �9.50. The device > >> with its included firmware hs seem severe design flaws, thankfully > >> it just takes a few mins to upgrade it to something decent. > > > > So my Mifi turned up, and after a moment of confusion, caused by a > > dodgy lead everything is wonderfull. I have it plugged into my laptop > > for power, while broadcasting wireless. > > > > So it is unlocked, and there is a page saying what the codes are for > > different sims, although that is irrelivant as I am using it on 3. > > > > What do I get if I upgrade the Mifis firmware? I mean it works, so I > > don't know what is the difference that I need to upgrade to get? > > A few things, mainly making it easier to use. > > With the three firmware, turning the device on is in itself a chore. You > hold the power button in, then you turn the internet connection no and then > you turn the wireless on. With the update, they are all automated, you hold > the power button in turning it on, and the res is automatic. The other major > pain is the device auto switching off the wireless. If you dont use the > wireless for more then ten minutes it switches off and needs to be manually > switched on again. This is a real issue for people who just want to plug it > in and leave it on all the time. The firmware update allows you to switch > off the auto wireless off option. I did the firmware update, but now it seems more of a pain to use. Before, I just turned it on by pressing the power for 2 secs, then the wireless for 2 secs, then the net for 2 secs. Now it seems vague as to what is happening, and it takes a long time for wireless to come up. > One more plus, is the firmware update opens up the webserver, so you can > access it like a router, this is especially useful for people who dont have > a compatible windows computer, which is the only way of accessing the > options under the three firmware with the three drivers. Well, there is the mac version of the mobile partner application, which works. However it is definately better having the webserver to access these things on with a machine that you haven't put software on. -- Woody www.alienrat.com
From: smurf on 10 Mar 2010 21:11 Woody wrote: > smurf <smurf(a)smurf.com> wrote: > > > I did the firmware update, but now it seems more of a pain to use. > Before, I just turned it on by pressing the power for 2 secs, then the > wireless for 2 secs, then the net for 2 secs. > > Now it seems vague as to what is happening, and it takes a long time > for wireless to come up. > It took a long time before, now it is automatic, i dont think they kick the wireless in until the 3g modem has connected. I ahve mine connected under the dash on my car, it is on all the time, a great device....
From: Woody on 11 Mar 2010 03:53
smurf <smurf(a)smurf.com> wrote: > Woody wrote: > > smurf <smurf(a)smurf.com> wrote: > > > > > > > I did the firmware update, but now it seems more of a pain to use. > > Before, I just turned it on by pressing the power for 2 secs, then the > > wireless for 2 secs, then the net for 2 secs. > > > > Now it seems vague as to what is happening, and it takes a long time > > for wireless to come up. > > > > It took a long time before, now it is automatic, i dont think they kick the > wireless in until the 3g modem has connected. I ahve mine connected under > the dash on my car, it is on all the time, a great device.... Ahh - the wireless is automatic, that is why it seemed random to me, as I had been turning it off. The buttons don't really do much anymore! -- Woody |