Also to note 3G sticks are expensive... you could get the Rogers stick at futureshop for $125 in March/April... then in May/June the prices jumped way up to $199+... of course, that is when the marketing started for the "Cottage Internet"... you could not find them for $125 any more. They want you to sign a 2 or 3 year contract, commit to dataplans, etc... Also their 30 days eval is bogus. There is a data cap on it, once passed, you can't return it (I suspect since you've worn it in so much).
Canada Computers sells them for ~$125 again. So the prices should come down again. Chuck -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Mariotti [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September-03-09 12:34 PM To: Sean Healy; Stephan Monette Cc: [email protected] Group Subject: RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks Note, Novotel is impossible to get from Rogers now. We looked high and low to get one for the Cradlepoint for a client (ZTE not supported at the time). Then, 3 weeks later the stick died... We called everywhere and Rogers several times to get a replacement unit... no go. So you would have to get them used. ZTE MF636 is the model Rogers uses now so make certain it works. -----Original Message----- From: Sean Healy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September-03-09 12:27 PM To: Stephan Monette Cc: [email protected] Group Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks I'd recommend the ASUS WL-500g. Here's a guide, although you may need to roll your own modules for the Novatel. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/880784.html I've been able to do a lot of neat things with these ASUS routers. Stephan Monette wrote: > Hi, > > I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that > can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, > Rogers or Bell. > > Has anyone ever used such equipment? > > Thanks. > > Stephan Monette > Unlimitel Inc. > > Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 > Fax: (613) 482-1077 > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] > For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
