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Macbook and Dongle query???

  • 27-02-2012 5:40pm
    #1
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,069 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I have a Macbook and I need to use a dongle for internet access as the place where I will be has no wireless internet.
    So I think it will be am o2 dongle.
    Anyway are there any problems with using dongle with a macbook? As in, will I have to down load something first to be able to use it or??

    I remember trying to use a vodafone dongle before and I didn't have any success; it was years ago though on a different Macbook - can't remember why now though.

    So, can someone advise this macbook dongle virgin?

    thanks in advance..


Comments

  • #2
    muggyog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭muggyog


    Once there are OS X drivers for the dongle you should be OK.


  • #3
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,069 ✭✭✭sporina


    so what dongle's have OX drivers? As in, are they limited to certain companies or ??


  • #4
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,693 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Most should be okay. Just check that they are Mac compatible and work with the latest version of OS X.


  • #5
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,069 ✭✭✭sporina


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Most should be okay. Just check that they are Mac compatible and work with the latest version of OS X.

    so how do i do that? just make sure i have all my updates?


  • #6
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,693 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    No, just check that the dongle is compatible with the latest version or the version you are using.


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  • #7
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Most dongles now have the software installed on them

    When you plug in the dongle, it will launch the install file and you tell it you have a mac

    I have used bot VF, O2 and e-mobile on my mac book without out any issues except that the networks were crap and could not get decent speeds.

    I also bought a Dovado 3G router, plugged dongle into it. It then took that 3G and allowed me to access it via Wireless

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  • #8
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,069 ✭✭✭sporina


    thanks for all your posts - I am using 3 with no problem:)


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