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448934 2006-04-24 00:44:00 Hi there guys, i have some one that is looking to change to the Vodafone 3G Data card to replace there existing phone set up. They have a laptop, but would like to use it on the desktop, and network it from there. Now my question is has anyone seen a USB device that can take this type of Data card. If not is there anyother way of setting up this guys house besides running a wireless network through the laptop. Looking forward to anyone with an opinion on how to help.

Cheers
CaptinMoor (8392)
448935 2006-04-24 01:16:00 Just to clarify, you want to be able to put the PCMCIA Vodafone 3G card into the desktop somehow and share the connection with the laptop? CYaBro (73)
448936 2006-04-24 04:50:00 Thats the one mate. I could always run it backwards as in run the 3G through the laptop and have a wireless LAN in the house for the deskto,. But I swear that I have seen an adapter to do what im trying to do though. Just cant remember where. CaptinMoor (8392)
448937 2006-04-24 04:59:00 I'm pretty sure I have seen such PCI cards. DSE, Jaycar, and Global Pc don't have them. ;)

Wouldn't this be very expensive network access?
Graham L (2)
448938 2006-04-24 22:47:00 Yes your right it would but im just doing what the customer wants. CaptinMoor (8392)
448939 2006-04-24 23:06:00 Have a look here www.expansys.co.nz gcarmich (10068)
448940 2006-04-25 00:39:00 Legend, thank you so mush that is just what I was after. Thank you so much!!!

:D
CaptinMoor (8392)
448941 2006-04-25 01:15:00 Don't know if these (www.geekzone.co.nz) are available yet. CYaBro (73)
448942 2006-04-25 21:29:00 Thanks I have actually seen these before . But man are they expensive . They are around $899rrp and that is a little bit to expensive for what this guy is after . But thanks for the URL though .

I have actually decided to go with the PCI data card adaptor in the above URL . It is alot cheaper and I can network the guys machines though a wireless router that he already has . So I think that this is the most cost effective way but if anyone has a better idea please let me know . I am always open to new ideas .
CaptinMoor (8392)
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