Telecom 3G Stick Settings for Orcon Genius

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PickledHamster

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Topic # 107403 10-Aug-2012 18:33
Hello, My Orcon Genius supports a 3G USB stick as a backup and i'm unsure of what settings to use. The following are on the setup page: Service Number: i've tried *99# Network APN. Internet.telecom.co.nz 3G Username: I've left Blank 3G Password: I've left Blank Pin Code: I didn't put a pin on the SIM card but have tried 1234 and 0000 Any help would be appreciated. I'm aware that Orcon does not provide any support for this as per their terms and condition.

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Reply # 670734 10-Aug-2012 18:37
Does it support the make and model USB stick you are plugging into it? Systems Engineer Vodafone NZ https://community.vodafone.co.nz/

PickledHamster

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Reply # 670737 10-Aug-2012 18:43
Unfortunately, there is absolutely no documentation on which sticks are supported and which are not. I understand the Orcon version is similar to the iinet BOB2 as used in Australia, and there is no information on that either. For everyones information, it's a MF190 T-Stick.

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Reply # 670739 10-Aug-2012 18:46
I doubt it's a settings issue as they look correct Systems Engineer Vodafone NZ https://community.vodafone.co.nz/

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Reply # 670742 10-Aug-2012 18:52
You shouldn't need a PIN, only if you have enabled SIM security on a handset before. It's more likely the harware does not support the USB modem you have. Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

joutei

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Reply # 670746 10-Aug-2012 19:07
Hi is a pin required when you insert the sim into a phone ? Cheers iPhone 5 Nexus 4 Macbook Pro Retina ADSL @ 20mbps sync

PickledHamster

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Reply # 670757 10-Aug-2012 19:30
It does not require a PIN when I use it in a phone. New SIM and stick - Have not put any SIM security on it.

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Reply # 670763 10-Aug-2012 19:41
so im assuming you cant leave the pin field blank ? sorry just ruling out the posibilities iPhone 5 Nexus 4 Macbook Pro Retina ADSL @ 20mbps sync

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Reply # 670765 10-Aug-2012 19:53
If you do have the time, try inserting a vodafone sim card or a 2degrees sim card into the MF190 since it is unlocked. Might give you an idea of whats happening. iPhone 5 Nexus 4 Macbook Pro Retina ADSL @ 20mbps sync

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Reply # 670789 10-Aug-2012 20:56
Here's where it gets a bit interesting. The Pin Code field is compulsory and requires entry. I did some reading on the bob2 used with iinet and the iinet representative said it was a known bug. Refer: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1756791 After re-reading that thread (after actually having the device), I may give setting a pin of 0000 a go.

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Reply # 670806 10-Aug-2012 22:05
Didn't have a Vodafone SIM to try, but did try the Telecom SIM in a Vodafone K3565-Z and it did the same thing.

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Reply # 671476 12-Aug-2012 16:41
Thats weird, My friend is running a NETGEAR DGN2200M which has a usb port for 3g connectivity. He has a Telecom MF190 plugged in at the back, works fine. It also fetched the apn automatically , so im guessing this is just a small issue with the router. iPhone 5 Nexus 4 Macbook Pro Retina ADSL @ 20mbps sync

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Reply # 671608 12-Aug-2012 22:05
It's not technically "supported" even though the feature exists in the firmware/hardware. I'll ask around on Monday see if anyone has managed to make it work, I could give it a shot with my Nokia modem stick and see what happens too... Good luck, and if you make it work, please share!

PickledHamster

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Reply # 731565 12-Dec-2012 19:39
So, did anybody get it to work?

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Reply # 731566 12-Dec-2012 19:43
If its a SIM pin issue and the BOB2 expects it (requires it), then can you put the SIM in a handset and set a PIN on it? Random thought - Ive never done this before... Visit http://www.thecloud.net.nz for New Zealand based Hosted Exchange, Virtual Servers, Web Hosting, FTP Backup & more. (1GB free FTP storage, or larger plans from $5.75) - Setup your own mailserver at home on Ubuntu Server - full step by step howto here. - Have you seen this: Nathan "KFC4LIFE" Dunn.

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Reply # 731579 12-Dec-2012 20:18
Yes. Tried setting a pin on it.

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