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Title: dongles....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 28 July 2009, 21:53:55
I`m having trouble staying online with my 3 dongle it just keep dropping off and i have to restart connection any ideas folks as to what i can do in simple terms to understand please  ;) :)
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: Vamps on 28 July 2009, 22:03:17
Can't help, sorry. :(
  I have never had any probem with my 3 Donge which I use when at the caravan and 02 coveage on my phone is poor.
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 28 July 2009, 22:04:19
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I`m having trouble staying online with my 3 dongle it just keep dropping off and i have to restart connection any ideas folks as to what i can do in simple terms to understand please  ;) :)

Glue it back on.   ::) :-X
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: tunnie on 28 July 2009, 22:04:21
gone over your bandwidth?

These dongles that everyone seams to be using from home are not meant for such use.
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 29 July 2009, 22:06:11
Its the new 15gb for £15 a month version and according to their website i have only used 5gb so far and the months nearly up... :-/
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: Ian_D on 29 July 2009, 22:07:15
The fact its on '3' is the biggest problem!  ;D
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 29 July 2009, 22:14:16
I thought it was quite a good deal seeing as i had to cancel the virgin package when dad died....But i`m really having real difficulty staying on line with the damn thing.... :-/
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 July 2009, 22:22:35
Try contacting them... Although I've only used mine a little, as I've only got it for when I'm not at home, it was fine.

Perhaps try uninstalling the software and trying to reinstall it :-/ :-/ :-? :-?
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: scottyt on 29 July 2009, 22:37:35
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I`m having trouble staying online with my 3 dongle it just keep dropping off and i have to restart connection any ideas folks as to what i can do in simple terms to understand please  ;) :)

i get the same problem every now and again with my 3 dongle i have tryed uninstalling and reinstalling ive even phoned them and they told me to disconnect and then remove from the pc leave for 5 mins then put it back and reconnect sumtimes it works but ost off the time it dont
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 29 July 2009, 22:41:34
Yeah i`ve wondered as to wether they are overheating as they get really hot when plugged into the laptop directly and stay cool when used via a usb lead.... :-/
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: nick v6 on 30 July 2009, 08:43:42
have you tried being near to a window or useing a usb lead to keep the dongle near a window as using the laptop in the house you maybe finding it hard to keep a signal
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: cam2502 on 30 July 2009, 14:33:08
I had a "3" dongle last year....utter rubbish. Was having same problem as you. Now have a vodafone one,its perfect,never let me down in the 6 months ive used it so far. I top up with £15 and that does me roughly 2 months.
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: richardirv on 30 July 2009, 14:48:17
My advice, if you have at a 3G or prefrably a 3.5G Capable phone the chances are it'll have an internet sharing option, if you pay for unlimited data which is cheaper than a dongle this will give you the same speed internet access for you PC. Job Done. hehe!!  :y
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 30 July 2009, 15:34:00
Must admit, the Vodafone one is not bad. Might flicker from 3G to 3G+ from time to time but it can hold the connection and speed is good.
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 30 July 2009, 15:37:36
Here I go again........!! ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

What exactly is a "dongle" and what does it do please?? :o :o :D :D :D
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: richardirv on 30 July 2009, 15:45:06
A Dongle is one of those little plastic usb thing u can stick into a laptop or pc and gives you wireless internet. but they just use the same signals that mobile phones use.  :y


http://andysworld.org.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/3dongle4free_homepage-404x360.jpg
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 30 July 2009, 16:02:48
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A Dongle is one of those little plastic usb thing u can stick into a laptop or pc and gives you wireless internet. but they just use the same signals that mobile phones use.  :y


http://andysworld.org.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/3dongle4free_homepage-404x360.jpg


Thanks Richard!! :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: dongles....
Post by: amigov6 on 30 July 2009, 18:12:47
No idea about 3 dongles but i had a BAD phone contract experience with 3 so don't trust them one iota, never deal with them again...a'holes.
   Got an Orange dongle with my phone deal so i can use the lappy on truck nights out/meets etc. Not perfect, can be a tad fussy but usually ok. New phone with 800 x network mins, 300 txts, unlimited landline calls & the dongle, £25 per month inc. :y