3G and Macintosh: advice "how to connect" needed

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
22/09/2009 11:06

Does any Mac user out there use 3G to connect to the Internet? I'm not sure what to fill in and where (it's all Turkish on my screen - is there a way to read the text before the windows in English?).

Call me at 0533 864 5433 and I'll call you back at once.

(Thanks for any help - can't get any Türkcell advice because of Bayram).

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
22/09/2009 11:27

Dutch,

No point in phoning as not a lot to tell you. Have had the Turkcell 3G on my Mac Mini and had no real problems with it but have changed over to TelSim as the coverage (in Ozankoy) is far better.

As I recall, when you plugged in the USB Dongle you had the option of displaying everything in English at that time but that the installation was pretty much automatic anyway. Send me a screen shot of what is displayed and I will see if it can jog the brain cells back to when I installed it - worth a shot anyway. I do remember that in the end it was so simple it was stupid!



Mick

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/09/2009 11:49

Hi Mick, thanks for your reaction - my hope is back! After connecting the modem and filling in the pin of the simm I get this screen: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/3G_start_screen.jpg .

The strenght of the connection is not stable but between 3 and 5, so probably good enough to send/receive email, which I bought this emergency 3G modem for.

What now..?!

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
22/09/2009 11:50

Forgot to add: I wasn't offered the option "English" or I missed it because I was in a hurry. Maybe I should de-install and try again?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/09/2009 11:57

Mick, here's another screenshot (Network - OS 10.5.8), which also may need some attention?

http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/3G_network_screen.jpg

jacktheladett


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 528

Message Posted:
22/09/2009 12:49

No, I didn't get the English option when I installed mine Hans, once you learn what it is (next to someone with the english version perhaps) it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

That said if you do find out how to do it, let me know. Un-installing doesn't work, I've tried it.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
22/09/2009 15:40

Dutch,

Working on the windows PC at the moment but had my Mac powered up and checked back through logs and things - big "Nothing" result there mate, sorry to say. I do remember that you have to send a SMS/Text to Turkcell to tell them you wish to be connected through but can not remember if you send it on your PC or your phone.



Sorry I am not much use but it is some time ago I did this - the big bonus is that if you install it on a windows PC it will just install for you and you get the chose of an English screen as well. You can instal the program from the dongle onto a huge number of PC's so try it on a windows one if you have one running and maybe that will give you more clues.



For sure the Mac system kind of takes over the whole installation. By the way, if you are getting between 3 and 5 bars you will be able to do much more than just email!



Will send more if I can get more grey cells banging around!!



Mick

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
23/09/2009 09:35

Thanks Waddo and Jacktheladett for the replies. I'll try the modem first on another Mac (and install slowly, maybe I get the option for English...). If it doesn't work I'll go to TürkCell tomorrow and ask for assistance. I'll write down what the do so maybe other Mac users can benefit from the information.