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Topic # 66224 15-Aug-2010 10:27
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Hi guys,

I bought an AirLink 3G Wireless Router in the US recently which has a USB port to connect my 3G Telecom USB modem. 

I've plugged in my USB stick and entered the settings below (#BLANK# is a blank field) but I can't get it to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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PIN Code: #BLANK#
APN: internet.telecom.co.nz
Username: #BLANK#
Password: #BLANK#
Confirm Password: #BLANK#
Service: 3G/3.5G Only (UMTS/HSPA/HSDPA)   - other option not selected is CDMA2000
Dial Code: *99#
 

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  Reply # 367750 15-Aug-2010 10:30
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You have used this USB modem before and can confirm the SIM/account is working fine?





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  Reply # 367753 15-Aug-2010 10:36
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Yeah - works perfect on my laptop (using it now) - but just can't get it to connect to the modem

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  Reply # 367755 15-Aug-2010 10:40
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Not all USB modems work on these routers. For example I have a Cradlepoint here, a TopGlobal and a Cisco SRP Pro (the one "driving" the Internet at home).

I have two Sierra Wireless USB modem - the 885 and the new HSPA+. The new HSPA+ works fine on the Cradlepoint, but the Cisco SRP Pro doesn't recognise it as a modem.

The 2degrees Huawei USB modem works fine in all routers as well.

Do you have the t-stick, not the Sierra Wireless I presume? I am not sure how "compatible" those t-sticks are...





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  Reply # 367759 15-Aug-2010 10:46
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OK. It's a newer T-Stick than the Sierra Wireless model - it's the ZTE model. I was hoping that it would just be a configuration issue, but it appears to be a bit more than than :(

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  Reply # 367760 15-Aug-2010 10:47
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I would say the ZTE stick is not compatible with the router.




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