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paddygman · 11-07-2009, 12:00

Hi guys,
I've got a configuration issue and i'm stuck on dial up looking for a solution that you guys will probably be able to answer very easily.

I've got an unlocked 3g usb modem ZTE MF627 and a pre-paid irish O2 3G sim. I've been scratchin my head but cant get connected to the 2G network (Edge), Its not O2 supported kit so all they will tell me is the dial number, user/pass and apn name, but there has to be something else. I know the kit works as i've got my pre-paid o2 uk sim workin here also, (it however costs me £3 per mb) so would prefer to get my Irish sim working.

Anyone know what i require software wise or any further settings required for an O2 pay as you go 3g sim and a ZTE MF627+. I've tried some telstra software and another, no difference, O2 ire sim works for texts etc but wont connect to 3/2G network although it can see a signal.

Settings from O2 are
Pre-Paid O2 3G sim
Dial number *99#
Username : gprs
Password : gprs
APN : mobile.connect

Any ideas?
Cheers.

Paddy (stuck on dial up in clare)

watty · 11-07-2009, 12:59

See http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showp...43&postcount=5

The APN looks wrong. I never used that when I had O2 Mobile Modem.

Icdb · 11-07-2009, 17:49

apn open.internet

username and password leave blank

paddygman · 11-07-2009, 20:04

sorry had meant open.internet, cheers for the reply.
Tried just now without username and password without any luck.

I went to the o2 shop today and they tell me its not possible to use an ordinary 3g simcard ie for a phone in a 3g usb modem as they are on different networks. I find this hard to believe but can anyone confirm? Vodafone shop was of the same opinion.
I'm in the country till tuesday on dial up so other than waiting till tuesday evening to google my heart out i'll be having to resort to downloading 61mb of samsung software for my phone at 2kb per second to use my phone's modem..... go me!!
Any other thoughts welcome.

cheers

paddy

watty · 11-07-2009, 21:36

It's the one network. But the SIM package has to be set. Packages for Mobile Phones' SIM often disabled for tethered or Modem use.

However my O2 Modem SIM would not work in Slovakia, but the SIM from my Mobile Phone (O2) did work in Slovakia. But my phone is BILL PAY, not PAYG

It's just O2 package settings on the SIM. All the SIMs are identical. There only is one Physical 3G Network and GSM Network. Not separate ones for Modem or Phone Data SIM.

I don't have it anymore and uninstalled the SW.

It sounds like your account doesn't exist or is not enabled for Data Modem use. A 3G pay as you Go Sim for Voice would not generally allow dedicated Data modem use. You need a different account type on the SIM

**Random** · 11-07-2009, 21:40

open.internet only works for billpay. Use pp.internet for prepay. Alternatively use internet.

User/pass not required.

All prepay accounts are provisioned for them as standard.

paddygman · 12-07-2009, 22:30

hey guys,
cheers for the replies,
the settings i found eventually on the O2 site got me on were as below.
Hope this helps someone else out! (Joyous 2/3G in west clare on O2, time to look at vodafone as its got better reception!)

Dial number = *99#
username = gprs
password = gprs

APN = internet

DNS
62.40.32.33
62.40.32.34

Save as default profile.

Cheers and enjoy.

11-07-2009, 12:00	#1
paddygman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	O2 pre-paid 3G settings for a ZTE MF627 usb modem (unlocked 3 network modem) Hi guys, I've got a configuration issue and i'm stuck on dial up looking for a solution that you guys will probably be able to answer very easily. I've got an unlocked 3g usb modem ZTE MF627 and a pre-paid irish O2 3G sim. I've been scratchin my head but cant get connected to the 2G network (Edge), Its not O2 supported kit so all they will tell me is the dial number, user/pass and apn name, but there has to be something else. I know the kit works as i've got my pre-paid o2 uk sim workin here also, (it however costs me £3 per mb) so would prefer to get my Irish sim working. Anyone know what i require software wise or any further settings required for an O2 pay as you go 3g sim and a ZTE MF627+. I've tried some telstra software and another, no difference, O2 ire sim works for texts etc but wont connect to 3/2G network although it can see a signal. Settings from O2 are Pre-Paid O2 3G sim Dial number 99# Username : gprs Password : gprs APN : mobile.connect Any ideas? Cheers. Paddy (stuck on dial up in clare) Last edited by paddygman; 11-07-2009 at 12:29.*

11-07-2009, 17:49	#3
Icdb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 117 Adverts \| Friends	o2 apn apn open.internet username and password leave blank

11-07-2009, 20:04	#4
paddygman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	sorry had meant open.internet, cheers for the reply. Tried just now without username and password without any luck. I went to the o2 shop today and they tell me its not possible to use an ordinary 3g simcard ie for a phone in a 3g usb modem as they are on different networks. I find this hard to believe but can anyone confirm? Vodafone shop was of the same opinion. I'm in the country till tuesday on dial up so other than waiting till tuesday evening to google my heart out i'll be having to resort to downloading 61mb of samsung software for my phone at 2kb per second to use my phone's modem..... go me!! Any other thoughts welcome. cheers paddy Last edited by paddygman; 11-07-2009 at 20:22.

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11-07-2009, 12:59	#2
watty Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: The Research Station Posts: 30,462 Adverts \| Friends	See http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showp...43&postcount=5 The APN looks wrong. I never used that when I had O2 Mobile Modem.

11-07-2009, 21:36	#5
watty Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: The Research Station Posts: 30,462 Adverts \| Friends	It's the one network. But the SIM package has to be set. Packages for Mobile Phones' SIM often disabled for tethered or Modem use. However my O2 Modem SIM would not work in Slovakia, but the SIM from my Mobile Phone (O2) did work in Slovakia. But my phone is BILL PAY, not PAYG It's just O2 package settings on the SIM. All the SIMs are identical. There only is one Physical 3G Network and GSM Network. Not separate ones for Modem or Phone Data SIM. I don't have it anymore and uninstalled the SW. It sounds like your account doesn't exist or is not enabled for Data Modem use. A 3G pay as you Go Sim for Voice would not generally allow dedicated Data modem use. You need a different account type on the SIM

11-07-2009, 21:40	#6
Random Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wicklow Posts: 17,681 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Android Devices, Mobile Application, Mobiles	open.internet only works for billpay. Use pp.internet for prepay. Alternatively use internet. User/pass not required. All prepay accounts are provisioned for them as standard.

12-07-2009, 22:30	#7
paddygman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	hey guys, cheers for the replies, the settings i found eventually on the O2 site got me on were as below. Hope this helps someone else out! (Joyous 2/3G in west clare on O2, time to look at vodafone as its got better reception!) Dial number = *99# username = gprs password = gprs APN = internet DNS 62.40.32.33 62.40.32.34 Save as default profile. Cheers and enjoy.