3G USB MODEM hookup

Red Alert · 03-14-2011, 01:00 PM

Has anyone come up with a way to connect a Verizon 3G USB Modem to the NC via a cable?

Is software available to run on the Android OS to support the 3G service?

The reason I ask is to use my 3G USB Modem and my NC while traveling for those occasions when WiFi is not available.

I tried a search, but found no mentions of my request.

TIA,

Red

afv011 · 03-14-2011, 04:08 PM

I do not see how that is going to work, both the NC and the USB modem are USB client devices; the modem requires a USB host to connect to, which the NC is not.

ssholloway · 03-15-2011, 06:39 PM

I agree with afv011 that you can't do this directly. My solution is to plug my 3G USB modem into a Cradlepoint CTR-350 Cellular Travel Router, which shares the cellular connection over WiFi so I can connect the NC that way. Check the standard on-line stores for pricing but the router is usually around $80 discounted.

Red Alert · 03-17-2011, 05:13 PM

Thanks folks, I have the Cradlepoint CTR-350 and use it in my home for my network. I was just trying to find a solution that reduced the number of devices and wall warts I needed to tote around.

Red

afv011 · 03-18-2011, 11:27 AM

If you have a mobile phone that offers mobile hotspot, that would be a nice solution to get WiFi to your NC.

03-14-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	3G USB MODEM hookup Has anyone come up with a way to connect a Verizon 3G USB Modem to the NC via a cable? Is software available to run on the Android OS to support the 3G service? The reason I ask is to use my 3G USB Modem and my NC while traveling for those occasions when WiFi is not available. I tried a search, but found no mentions of my request. TIA, Red

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03-14-2011, 04:08 PM	#2
afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,964 Karma: 2079777777 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	I do not see how that is going to work, both the NC and the USB modem are USB client devices; the modem requires a USB host to connect to, which the NC is not.

03-15-2011, 06:39 PM	#3
ssholloway Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 280 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: iPhone6, iPadMiniRetina, KindlePW3, KoboGloHD	I agree with afv011 that you can't do this directly. My solution is to plug my 3G USB modem into a Cradlepoint CTR-350 Cellular Travel Router, which shares the cellular connection over WiFi so I can connect the NC that way. Check the standard on-line stores for pricing but the router is usually around $80 discounted.

03-17-2011, 05:13 PM	#4
Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	Thanks folks, I have the Cradlepoint CTR-350 and use it in my home for my network. I was just trying to find a solution that reduced the number of devices and wall warts I needed to tote around. Red

03-18-2011, 11:27 AM	#5
afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,964 Karma: 2079777777 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	If you have a mobile phone that offers mobile hotspot, that would be a nice solution to get WiFi to your NC.

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