How to use a Novatel Merlin XU870 3G/HSDPA card with Asus Eee PC
By popular request, here is the full step-by-step guide to using a Asus Eee PC with a Novatel Merlin XU870 3G/HSDPA/EDGE wireless card.
You will need.
- Asus Eee PC (this guide is for the Linux version)
- Novatel Merlin XU870
- USB Extension cable*
- USB - Expresscard adaptor*
* Note: Both the USB extension cable and the USB-Expresscard adaptor are supplied free if you buy your XU870 from Edge Thailand, for this demonstration I am using a DTAC sim card in Thailand, the principle is the same worldwide and I have used the same set-up with UK providers including 3 in the UK.
Step By Step Guide.
Switch on your Asus Eee PC , plug the XU 870 into the adaptor and then connect to the Asus Eee PC using the USB extension cable.
Next..
Click on the “Network” Icon as shown..
Next..
Click the “Create” button as shown..
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Choose “GSM / 3G (UMTS) / HSDPA” as the connection type and click the “Next” Button as shown.
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Assuming that your Novatel is connected and a sim card is installed then you should see it in the select hardware window, select Novatel Wireless and click the “Next” button.
Next..
Click the “Search” button.
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After a scan of available networks, your network should appear highlighted in green, if you are roaming then you may have more than one choice.
Click the “Next” button..
Simply choose a name for this connection, or accept the default.
Next..
That’s it, you can now connect via your Novatel Merlin and enjoy real mobile internet.
Thanks to Tim at www.edgethailand.com for the Novatel Merlin and the USB-Expresscard adaptor that makes this possible.
