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Connecting to computer via bluetooth dongle.

I would like to be able to surf the internet within my home using bluetooth to my computer. Tired of gprs/edge speeds and have heard this is an option.
Is this relatively easy (using a bluetooth dongle)? Which one do you guys use and how well does it work?
Thanks

I have had success previously doing this on other devices using a bluetooth pan network. I remember reading a trick using activesynch via bluetooth to get around not having bluetooth pan on the treo(yet). Your efforts may be futile as your speed will not be that fast...if I recall around 112 kilobits/s or less where your 3g will be much faster. It may be fine for local file transfers on your home network though?

I do it all the time and it works great.

rundellbj said:
I do it all the time and it works great.
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Which adapter do you use? If the Treo uses bluetooth V1.2, is there a specific adapter needed to buy or are most of them backwards compatible?
Would a class 2 long range be a waste of money?

any bluetooth that is higher then version 1.2

Hi, I'm using BELKIN Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR USB Adapter F8T012, Sale price: $14.28 on eBay and it works fine too.
Gcolla

[Q] Connecting TATA PHOTON PLUS with Galaxy note 800

Hi Friends,
I am from India, Recently we bought galaxy note 800 and its amazing. it works great and we love using it. Now what is bothering me is that we have TATA photon plus postpaid USB dongle in our home. We use it with our laptops and desktops. Now I want to connect the same to my galaxy note and access the internet, when I am outside. I know that we have sim card provision for that purpose but as this photon is provided by my office , I wanna use it instead buying a new SIM. So friends please let me know if we can use this USB dongle with my Tablet and if yes, How do I do that ? I have even got the 30 pin to USB connector for my tab and tried connecting the dongle, but after connecting nothing happens. Only the blue LED on my dongle keeps blinking as it does when it connects to internet over my laptop, but I cannot connect to internet.
Help me guys and thanks in advance.

I do not think it will support it but you can test it you need the connector to USB converter should get it for around 100 rs in the local market use it and check whether it detects it or not if it does you are in luck if it does not then you have to look at an alternative anyways it will look ugly why dont buy a prepaid card all the providers provide 1gb for 250

No Data card does not work using an OTG cable just tried it

The dongles need drivers to work. On the laptop or pc it generally installs them as part of the setup process however as this is a windows app it won't work on an android tablet. I know dongles have been got to work on other tablets, the Acer Iconia A500 comes to mind but there was a lot of work by the devs to get them working and then it was only certain dongles....

No the drivers for dongles are part of Linux or Unix like keyboard or mouse but it is detected as an high voltage device and hence it does not take it. older version of Linux kernels use to not support dongles but newer version do support it

3G or 4G USB dongles that work with the Surface R

I am looking to buy a 3G or 4G USB dongle to use with the Surface RT...
Can anyone confirm if they have a 3G or 4G USB dongle working with their Surface RT?
Can you confirm Dongle modle number as well please?

I am interested in this as well. AT&T LTE specifically.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Ericss...549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d328d3165
I bought this specifically for my Surface and it doesn't work. I'm hanging on to it just in case I decide to get a Surface Pro later on...

crav4speed said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Ericss...549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d328d3165
I bought this specifically for my Surface and it doesn't work. I'm hanging on to it just in case I decide to get a Surface Pro later on...
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The ones that will work are those with NDIS 6.3

Anyone happen to have the Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U to test out on a Surface?

Google for Netzero4g 4G hotspot. I think that so far that type of device are going to be the only option.

My Clearspot works well.

I really need an AT&T solution. Anyone test anything? I am tethering via my iPhone 5 right now, but want to get away from that.

Why not look into the "mobile hotspot" type devices as opposed to a USB dongle. All of them will be compatible being that you only connect to it via WiFi. Much more convenient since you don't have to plug it in to anything.

criccio said:
Why not look into the "mobile hotspot" type devices as opposed to a USB dongle. All of them will be compatible being that you only connect to it via WiFi. Much more convenient since you don't have to plug it in to anything.
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I am tethering via wifihotspot off my Android phone - Verizon. Only thing is in Hotspot mode it kills my battery on my phone, and wifi speed is a bit slow.

Android HDMI as wireless display receiver?

Hi
I have a small desk for my monitor and laptop (lenovo T420 win7 64bit). At the moment I have a displayport to hdmi cable, but the plug is sticking out over the edge - so the dog hits it
Therefore I was wondering, can I use an Android unit as wireless display receiver for my Windows 7 PC ?
I have searched the internet - and MiraCast is one option , but i am not sure my T420 supports it - and it should be somehow buggy
At the moment I have a noname RK3066 HDMI stick (Android 4.1) not super stable though, and a SonyEricsson Arc S (LT18i) with HDMI, a Galaxy S3 with MHL adapter.
Since I work a lot in worksheets it is important the stick runs full HD (1920x1080) but my laptop screen only supports 1600x900 - and offcourse the text is clear and crisp. And it is also important It should auto launch, so I do not have to click the device every time.
My Wifi is 802.11n
Thank you all for any reply (and sorry for my bad English)

anglerdk said:
Hi
I have a small desk for my monitor and laptop (lenovo T420 win7 64bit). At the moment I have a displayport to hdmi cable, but the plug is sticking out over the edge - so the dog hits it
Therefore I was wondering, can I use an Android unit as wireless display receiver for my Windows 7 PC ?
I have searched the internet - and MiraCast is one option , but i am not sure my T420 supports it - and it should be somehow buggy
At the moment I have a noname RK3066 HDMI stick (Android 4.1) not super stable though, and a SonyEricsson Arc S (LT18i) with HDMI, a Galaxy S3 with MHL adapter.
Since I work a lot in worksheets it is important the stick runs full HD (1920x1080) but my laptop screen only supports 1600x900 - and offcourse the text is clear and crisp. And it is also important It should auto launch, so I do not have to click the device every time.
My Wifi is 802.11n
Thank you all for any reply (and sorry for my bad English)
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I have a 803iv by rikomagik. It's a rk3188 so it "should" be fast. Miracast was a joke from my phone, and that's two android devices. Good luck with Windows cross platform incompatibilities. I install home theaters and residential & commercial electronics, and unless a technology is standardised industry wide (like HDBaseT or even 802.11) you're SOL on interoperability. Your best bet would be a DLNA or a kit (sender & receiver), not a hodgepodge with android/Windows and resolution issues.
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WAIT, a T420 has WiDi...that IS miracast...which IS a standard. have you gone into the stick settings and turned it on and just tried it? The only problem might be crappy chineese implementation...that's why I figured mine did not work. That or my custom firmware...

I have tried the omega rom on my sgs3 (since non stock rom doesn't have HDMI/ mhl out) and mirrorop receiver app and windows mirrorop sender . This works, not flawlessly since there is some delay and sound is not playing 100% fluid. I have to test this further.
I cannot make my laptop find my sgs3 through the Intel widi software, so standard widi receiver / miracast isn't working (yet)
Sent from my Lumia 925 using Tapatalk

so can android's hdmi out work like IN to show?
I think that hardware doesnt support it.

Have a look at splashtop streamer. It might be suitable for your needs
Edit: the app is actually called Spacedesk. I just had a look aty tablet. I was able to use my Samsung tablet as an extra screen for my laptop

[Q] Doubts about connecting HDD to router with USB port

Hi everyone,
This is my first post. First of all I'd like to thank XDA family for all the support. This is a big learning website for many of us.
Now talking about the problem which I have..
Well I am planning to change my router and get another one with a USB port so that I can attach a HDD to it.
I want to know few things before I go for it..
What things should I keep in mind before buying a router with USB port and if someone can recommend me some good and cheap routers.
I want to know how to browse files on HDD thru my android device(4.2.1), if I can only read the files or read and write both.
And if it is ok to use a 2.0 HDD with the router.
Also I would like to mention here that the HDD won't be connected to the router 24x7. I'd be connecting it only when required because I read somewhere that there are some heating issues if the HDD is connected for a longer period of time.
It be helpful if someone having same setup could share the experience and dos n don'ts.
Thank you.

The Darknight said:
Hi everyone,
This is my first post. First of all I'd like to thank XDA family for all the support. This is a big learning website for many of us.
Now talking about the problem which I have..
Well I am planning to change my router and get another one with a USB port so that I can attach a HDD to it.
I want to know few things before I go for it..
What things should I keep in mind before buying a router with USB port and if someone can recommend me some good and cheap routers.
I want to know how to browse files on HDD thru my android device(4.2.1), if I can only read the files or read and write both.
And if it is ok to use a 2.0 HDD with the router.
Also I would like to mention here that the HDD won't be connected to the router 24x7. I'd be connecting it only when required because I read somewhere that there are some heating issues if the HDD is connected for a longer period of time.
It be helpful if someone having same setup could share the experience and dos n don'ts.
Thank you.
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First of all what is your internet connection, is it cable/fiber optic or ADSL
If it's ADSL then the TP-Link AC1750 is a great choice as it's under £100 and from my personal knowledge supports and external HDD (Tested with 500GB 2.5inch HDD in a caddy. It will also supposedly support cable router connection via ethernet.
If thats too much then the lower spec version here (TL-WR1043ND) is also good but it doesn't support AC WiFi.
With the above routers you can set the HDD/Pen drive to network storage in the admin settings and I personally own one and think they're great budget devices.
Other than that if they aren't what you're looking for just make sure the routers output enough power through the USB 2/3 port and a recognise portable HDDs in order to suply the correct power output.
Also I've had my HDD connected for over a day and haven't had any heating issues but I guess it depends on the quality of the HDD/Caddy
Hope I could help

TechMinerUK said:
First of all what is your internet connection, is it cable/fiber optic or ADSL
If it's ADSL then the TP-Link AC1750 is a great choice as it's under £100 and from my personal knowledge supports and external HDD (Tested with 500GB 2.5inch HDD in a caddy. It will also supposedly support cable router connection via ethernet.
If thats too much then the lower spec version here (TL-WR1043ND) is also good but it doesn't support AC WiFi.
With the above routers you can set the HDD/Pen drive to network storage in the admin settings and I personally own one and think they're great budget devices.
Other than that if they aren't what you're looking for just make sure the routers output enough power through the USB 2/3 port and a recognise portable HDDs in order to suply the correct power output.
Also I've had my HDD connected for over a day and haven't had any heating issues but I guess it depends on the quality of the HDD/Caddy
Hope I could help
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Thanks alot.. You have cleared almost all of my doubts..
I do have cable connection... But just 2 more things.. How to access data on HDD thru android.. And I am sorry but what is ac wifi..

The Darknight said:
Thanks alot.. You have cleared almost all of my doubts..
I do have cable connection... But just 2 more things.. How to access data on HDD thru android.. And I am sorry but what is ac wifi..
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To access the files on Android you need to set them as network storage like on a Windows PC, you can do this through apps like Droid NAS.
Also AC WiFi is the latest, fastest WiFi connection like 802.11 b/g/n. You need an AC adapter to get the full speeds but it is well worth it and it's compatible with older devices like 802.11 b/g/n