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Wireless@SG

Posted in post on July 27th, 2010 by Aditya – Be the first to comment

Since I am too lazy to create new account every time I reach Changi

adityal@icellwireless

no need to hack ah… it’s free

Setting up Telkomsel/Simpati SIM Card on any HSDPA USB Modem

Posted in post on July 16th, 2010 by Aditya – 8 Comments

These settings should be pretty much the same across any self-respected USB based HSDPA modem.

Assuming your computer can detect the modem and your Telkomsel/Simpati card is activated, go to modem’s profile menu and use these following values whenever required.

  • Name: <anything>
  • Number: *99#
  • User Name: <leave the field empty>
  • Password: <leave the field empty>
  • APN / Access Point Name: ‘internet’
  • Service type: packet
  • PDP: choose ‘PPP’ (no idea what is this)
  • Opt for getting DNS and IP automatically.

Tested on BandLuxe C180 (XL’s standard USB modem) & Sierra Wireless Compass™ 885 (Simpati’s standard USB modem)

Tips: When using BandLuxe C180, in order to force modem to use UMTS instead of stupid GPRS, go to Settings->Radio->3G/3.5G only

Tips: Just throw XL’s prepaid mobile broadband. It is soo expensive for GPRS based service (Rp 199K/mo) and … its a freaking GPRS! (not that 3G is super fast)

UPDATE: if you are using telkomsel/simpati unlimited do not forget to SMS to 3636 “UL 100K” or “UL 50K” followed by “YA” to activate your unlimited internet for 30 and 15 days