I just nipped down to the 3 shop and picked up a Huawei USB 3G modem. I literally popped it into the Eee and setup a new connection in "Network". No extra drivers, no complicated configuration. It even found all the "3" setting for me.
This could not have been any easier, and will work with any provider using the Huawei E220 USB modem (Most).
Can you imagine things being so easy on Windows!? I think not!
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It's actually easier on Windows.. as you don't have to go into "Network" as setup anything...
Just plug it in to Windows and it installs automatically...
just done the same with my Eee 2G surf, worked perfectly first time, really impressed.
Don't see the Windows version could be much easier, and who knows what it's installing to further slow down system startup etc. with the Windows approach...?
Having set up a T-Mobile 3G conection on the Eee in both Linux and XP I assure you its easier in Windows. Plus you get a nice application that lets you select 2G or 3G in a bad reception area and a graphical display of the throughput. At least in Windows I didn't have to select both the Service Provider and then the country I was in.
Yes, I have also setup the connection in both Linux (Eee and other flavors) and Windows. Of course in Windows you get the noddy application provided by "Three" and all the drivers. However Linux needs no such things and supports the hardware out of the box.
Thanks for your comments. T
Are you sure it work right a way when connect a Huawei E220 to EeePC 4G ?? Not for me though in Linux ! It looking for driver(s) and more setting needed. I try it on XP yes it all automatic. Any one has the setup script ?
Yes, it works perfectly. You must be mistaken. What do you mean "looking for driver(s)" Linux doesn't "look" for drivers... There is no setup script required; just add a new 3G/UMTS connection using the "Network" tool.
How are you keeping track of your data usage in Linux? I use 3 / Huawei on Windows and find that I can't log into the 'My Three' website to check with Firefox. I have to use IE to do it, or the aformentioned 'noddy' application from Huawei (which isn't always accurate by the way).
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