Monday, August 8, 2011

How to Set-up MID Android Tablet for 3G USB Sticks


The cheap and highly popular China-made Android devices that comes in many names like iRobot, ePad, Apad and MID can also be used for browsing the internet using Internet USB sticks from cellular phone companies like Smart and Globe Telecoms here in the Philippines.

To set it up, tap the 3G settings icon and then tap on Add 3G. Type a name on the name field and then choose supported USB device on the drop-down list. Mostly supported sticks are Huawie brand e-series. If the brand and model of your USB stick is not found in the list, chances are it will not work with your particular device.

Type the phone number which is usually *99#.

Next, type the APN on the APN field according to the 3G provider shown below:

GLOBE TELECOMS APN

Postpaid : internet.com.ph
Prepaid : http.globe.com.ph

SMARTBRO APN
Postpaid : smartbro
Prepaid : smartbro

SMART BUDDY/SMART GOLD
APN : internet

SUN CELLULAR APN
Prepaid (static) : minternet
Authentication : PAP
IP Address : dynamic

Postpaid (static) : fbband
Authentication : PAP
IP Address : dynamic

Note: Leave all other settings blank or as is.

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