Suggest a USB data card to use with MacBook Air

[cyberboy_varad]

Hello,
I want to buy a USB data card will be using it with Vodafone 3G on my MacBook Air. I went through couple of threads here, but was doubtful if it works perfectly with Mac. No budget restrictions, make sure it doesn't have frequent internet disconnection problem.

Thank You

 

[vivek.krishnan]

The bosses at my office use Airtels data card

 

[babhishek]

any card will work....

 

[cyberboy_varad]

@vivek.krishnan I'll be preferring unlocked data cards, as in case if I wish to change the carrier.

@babhishek : I've searched quite a lot over the internet for this, but didn't find a good dependable USB card.

I found that Huawei E303C is good one, but many users are facing problem after connecting it to USB 3.0 port. Can anyone suggest an exact model?

 

[babhishek]

there are a few data cards for sale within TE UMG 1831 etc etc should work reliably

 

[cyberboy_varad]

I figured out the issue. Actually no USB Data card will work fine with MacBook Air mid-2012 and later and the issue is not the operating system, but the USB 3.0 port. These newer MacBooks have unusual USB 3.0 port (according to Apple Store guy) I don't know what he meant, and he couldn't explain it properly.

So if you want to use Data Cards on newer Macs you'll have to get USB 2.0 hub and connect the data card to it. This is the only way to get it working.

I've finalised Huawei E3131 and Huawei E303C, how good are they? Also suggest if you know any better.

 

[babhishek]

I figured out the issue. Actually no USB Data card will work fine with MacBook Air mid-2012 and later and the issue is not the operating system, but the USB 3.0 port. These newer MacBooks have unusual USB 3.0 port (according to Apple Store guy) I don't know what he meant, and he couldn't explain it properly.

So if you want to use Data Cards on newer Macs you'll have to get USB 2.0 hub and connect the data card to it. This is the only way to get it working.

I've finalised Huawei E3131 and Huawei E303C, how good are they? Also suggest if you know any better.

just get a USB extension cable! voila!

 

[astrono_me]

I figured out the issue. Actually no USB Data card will work fine with MacBook Air mid-2012 and later and the issue is not the operating system, but the USB 3.0 port. These newer MacBooks have unusual USB 3.0 port (according to Apple Store guy) I don't know what he meant, and he couldn't explain it properly.

So if you want to use Data Cards on newer Macs you'll have to get USB 2.0 hub and connect the data card to it. This is the only way to get it working.

I've finalised Huawei E3131 and Huawei E303C, how good are they? Also suggest if you know any better.

I have been using an MTS dongle with my 13" MBA (2012) successfully. And yes, I connect it directly to the USB 3.0 port.

 

[cyberboy_varad]

I have been using an MTS dongle with my 13" MBA (2012) successfully. And yes, I connect it directly to the USB 3.0 port.

can you tell me the model number? I'll hunt for one then

 

[astrono_me]

can you tell me the model number? I'll hunt for one then

Model number of the MTS dongle? Sorry, I don't know because the information is not anywhere on the dongle. However, I am getting a Airtel 3G dongle in a few days and I'll let you know how it goes. If that works as well, I am sure the problem is not with the dongle.

 

[astrono_me]

Airtel dongle also works fine.

 

[cyberboy_varad]

Thank You! I'll have a look..