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Sean Harrington
11/24/08

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Hmmm, lost track of what was pre-installed and what wasn't.

Anyone got the AT&T password yet?
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weatherman
11/24/08

@Sean Harrington: I'm stuck at the password too and I have no idea how this fellow from the Pocketables forum managed to install it.

What makes you say "the card is in there?" Are you able to see it somehow, or are you just assuming that because the C:/SwSetup directory is there. I didn't check before I installed the "drivers" but I think it's probable that the install of those created that directory...
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xperiate
11/24/08

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@weatherman - There's nothing like a 3G data Plan. A Data-plan is all you need. You're on EDGE becuase your iPhone 2G can only do EDGE max. The SIM, if used in a 3G HSDPA phone/card etc - will work on a 3G/HSDPA network.

So, please give it a shot and report back.
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weatherman
11/24/08

@xperiate: I getcha. I probably didn't state myself very clearly. I have the 3G iPhone with appropriate data plan for that device, though from what I understand AT&T doesn't want me just plugging that into a computer and using it for unlimited data. Maybe they can't tell the difference though, I don't know. I've never used a 3G expresscard or anything like that, I've only ever used the data through my phone and through (hacked) tethering.

I'm definitely going to download the drivers and try popping in the card as soon as I get home, and I'll let you know if it works or not.
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xperiate
11/24/08

@weatherman: Set the APN as WAP.CINGULAR

Username: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
Password: CINGULAR1

Yes, all caps. You should connect as if you were on an iPhone.
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weatherman
11/24/08

@xperiate: Thanks!
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weatherman
11/24/08

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Well some folks on the boards over there at Pocketables are saying that it works without installing any additional hardware - that is to say, that somehow HP just decided to include an on-board 3G data chip without bothering to tell anyone. I'm still a little skeptical (the posts all come from accounts with low post-counts) so I'll have to check this when I get home. I'm not sure exactly how I'll check it without actually signing up for additional 3G service from AT&T (I only have the iPhone data plan) but maybe it'll work or I can get AT&T to give me a trial shot at the 3G.

If it is true, I suppose this is a better solution than the PDANet app because it eliminates the concern that AT&T will cut data services off for violating the EULA, even if it does mean that there are substantial additional charges.

Does anyone know if you get a tethering plan from AT&T, do they give you another SIM? How does that work?
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VideoVampire
11/24/08

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Is there a hidden place to plug in my iPod too?
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AmishJohn
11/24/08

@VideoVampire: They can show you where to put it over @ Fleshbot.
Bring lube.
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