Unlocked Dongle: Idiots Guide

This applies to Huawei dongles only, I have not tried with dongles from other manufacturers. This is what worked for me and I hope it will be of assistance to others.

Firstly you can unlock your dongle at DCunlocker or post it to The Funfone Shop near Sheffield, both can be found on the net. This thread describes a free resource which can unlock dongles. I have not used it but you might like to try it. http://www.motorhomefacts.com/ftopic-66876-days0-orderasc-0.html

In order to use an unlocked dongle with various data cards you MUST use unbranded software, so forget about the software provided by Vodafone, three etc., use Mobile Partner, it is generic software for Huawei dongles and is easy to use. Mobile Partner can be downloaded here http://www.dc-unlocker.com/downloads/get/VFgle87 or here http://gadgetpure.info/download-mobile-partner-huawei-connection-app/download.html These links seem a bit unreliable, you can find Mobile Partner on the dc-unlocker.com web site under downloads and get it direct from there, it may also be obtainable from the Huawei web site. Download it and have it ready for use.

All through this process you must ignore the proprietary software in your dongle, it loads it's self but just ignore it, do not use it, it will not work with other networks. Use Mobile Partner instead.

When your dongle is unlocked (and updated if necessary), open mobile partner and create a new connection, instructions below. To create a new connection you will need the APN settings for the data card you are going to use, again obtainable on the net or from the list below. APN is access point name, a general term for the settings required to establish a connection. In my case I wanted to connect to 3, I looked up my settings which where

Access Point or apn: three.co.uk
Username: guest
Password: guest

Enter this information in the appropriate boxes in Mobile Partner by clicking on Tools, then Options, then Profile Management. Having entered the APN information tick the box to select the Static option and click the button on the right to set that new connection as your default connection. The three items above were enough for me to create my new connection although providers other than 3 may require more settings, again all should be on the net.

If the above did not work for you there may be some issues between your computer operating system and your dongle. My primary dongle is an Huawei E220 which is quite old and as standard will not work with vista. Data Card Updates (Dongle updates) and manuals can be downloaded from DCunlocker and maybe from Huawei. I had to update mine, it is a simple process although it takes some time. Updating MUST be done with the SIM CARD REMOVED FROM YOUR DONGLE. I suggest you also download the updater manual and refer to it as you go along. Here is a Huawei site where you can download generic software suitable to your computers operating system (eg. vista, mac, xp etc.) mainly for their older dongles, http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/doc/list.do?type=-1&id=66

I have noticed that on other threads people are looking for drivers or software for the cards they wish to use in their unlocked dongles. For example someone wishing to use an unlocked dongle on the Vodafone Spain network was looking for Vodafone.es drivers or software. Do not do this, just use Mobile Partner and manually enter the APN settings for each network you want to use. Once have done that you just change your default connection as you change from sim to sim or move from country to country.

I hope this will be helpful and I will try to answer any questions.

If you find that any of these links do not work you will be able to find all you need by doing a Google search. Regards, Alan.

APN Settings

You will need to enter the appropriate "APN" settings in Mobile Partner to enable you to use any new data sim and connect to the network belonging to that provider.

The settings can be obtained from your desired network provider although most shop staff will not have clue what you are talking about. Below are a few settings to give you a head start, if they do not work check with your provider as these may be out of date. APN settings can be found on the net.

You enter these settings into Mobile Partner as described above. These may change from time to time so if you are having difficulty check the net to ensure you are using current APN settings.

Orange UK:
Username leave blank
Password leave blank
APN orangeinternet

Vodafone UK:
Username web
Password web
APN internet

O2 UK:
Username web
Password web
APN mobile.o2.co.uk

T-Mobile UK
Username leave blank
Password leave blank
APN general.t-mobile.uk

3 UK:
Username leave blank
Password leave blank
APN - three.co.uk

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More Worldwide APN Settings

Australia -

Operator: - Optus
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.139.83.3, 192.65.91.129

Operator: - Telstra
GPRS APN: - telstra.internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 139.130.4.4, 203.50.170.2

Operator: - Three
GPRS APN: - 3netaccess
Username: - a
Password: - a
DNS: - 202.124.68.130, 202.124.76.66

Operator: - Vodafone
GPRS APN: - vfinternet.au
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 192.189.54.33, 210.80.58.3

Austria -

Operator: - Connect Austria
GPRS APN: - web.one.at
Username: - {user specific}
Password: - {user specific}
DNS: - 194.24.128.100, 194.24.128.102

Operator: - Max Online
GPRS APN: - gprsinternet
Username: - GPRS
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 213.162.64.1, 213.162.64.2

Operator: - Max Online Business
GPRS APN: - business.gprsinternet
Username: - GPRS
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 213.162.64.1, 213.162.64.2

Operator: - Max Online Metro
GPRS APN: - gprsmetro
Username: - GPRS
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 213.162.64.1, 213.162.64.2

Operator: - Mobilkom A1
GPRS APN: - A1.net
Username: - [email protected]
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 194.48.124.200, 194.48.139.254

Operator: - Tele.Ring
GPRS APN: - web
Username: - [email protected]
Password: - web
DNS: - 212.95.31.11, 212.95.31.35

Belgium -

Operator: - Mobistar
GPRS APN: - web.pro.be
Username: - mobistar
Password: - mobistar
DNS: - 212.65.63.10, 212.65.63.145

Operator: - Proximus
GPRS APN: - internet.proximus.be
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 195.238.2.21, 195.238.2.22

Canada -

Operator: - Microcell
GPRS APN: - internet.fido.ca
Username: - fido
Password: - fido
DNS: - 204.92.15.211

Czech Republic -

Operator: - Cesky Mobil (contract)
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.67.64.2

Operator: - Cesky Mobil (prepaid)
GPRS APN: - cinternet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.67.64.2

Operator: - Eurotel (contract)
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 160.218.10.200, 160.218.43.200

Operator: - Eurotel Go
GPRS APN: - gointernet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 160.218.10.201, 194.228.2.1

Operator: - Oscar (contract)
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 217.77.161.130, 217.77.161.131

Operator: - Oscar (Oskarta)
GPRS APN: - ointernet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 217.77.161.130, 217.77.161.131

Operator: - T-Mobile
GPRS APN: - internet.t-mobile.cz
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 62.141.0.1, 62.141.0.2

Denmark -

Operator: - TDC
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 193.162.146.9, 193.162.153.31

Operator: - Sonofon
GPRS APN: - {blank}
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.88.64.14, 212.88.64.15

Operator: - Orange DK
GPRS APN: - web.orange.dk
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.97.206.131, 212.97.206.161

Estonia -

Operator: - EMT
GPRS APN: - internet.emt.ee
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 217.71.33.200, 217.71.32.20

Finland -

Operator: - Dna
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 217.78.192.78, 217.78.192.22

Operator: - Radiolinja
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 213.161.33.200, 193.185.210.10

Operator: - Sonera
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 192.89.123.230, 192.89.123.231

France -

Operator: - Bouygues
GPRS APN: - ebouygtel.com
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 62.201.129.99, 62.201.159.99

Operator: - Bouygues (B2Bouygtel)
GPRS APN: - b2bouygtel.com
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 62.201.129.99

Operator: - SFR
GPRS APN: - websfr
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 172.20.2.10, 194.6.128.4

Operator: - Orange
GPRS APN: - orange.fr
Username: - orange
Password: - orange
DNS: - 194.051.003.056, 194.051.003.076

Germany -

Operator: - D2 Vodafone
GPRS APN: - web.vodafone.de
Username: - {any}
Password: - {any}
DNS: - 139.7.30.125, 139.7.30.126

Operator: - E-Plus
GPRS APN: - internet.eplus.de
Username: - eplus
Password: - gprs
DNS: - 212.023.97.2, 212.23.97.3

Operator: - D1 T-Mobile
GPRS APN: - internet.t-d1.de
Username: - td1
Password: - gprs
DNS: - 193.254.160.1

Operator: - O2 (Viag Interkom)
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 195.182.096.28, 195.182.96.61

Greece -

Operator: - Telestet
GPRS APN: - gnet.b-online.gr
Username: - {your phone number}
Password: - 24680
DNS: - 212.152.79.19, 212.152.79.20

Operator: - Vodafone GR
GPRS APN: - internet.vodafone.gr
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 213.249.17.10, 213.249.17.11

Operator: - Cosmote
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 195.167.065.194

Hongkong -

Operator: - CSL
GPRS APN: - hkcsl or internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.84.255.1, 203.116.254.150

Operator: - SmarTone
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.140.96.51, 202.140.96.52

Hungary -

Operator: - Pannon (contract)
GPRS APN: - net
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 193.225.155.254, 194.149.0.157

Operator: - Pannon (flat rate)
GPRS APN: - netx
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 193.225.155.254, 194.149.0.157

Operator: - Vodafone (prepaid)
GPRS APN: - vitamax.snet.internet.net
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 80.244.97.30, 80.244.96.1

Operator: - Vodafone (contract)
GPRS APN: - standardnet.vodafone.hu
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 80.244.97.30, 80.244.96.1

Operator: - Westel (contract)
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {user specific}
Password: - {user specific}
DNS: - 194.176.224.3, 194.176.224.1

India -

Operator: - BPL
GPRS APN: - bplgprs.com
Username: - bplmobile
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.169.145.34, 202.169.129.40

Operator: - Orange
GPRS APN: - portalnmms
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 10.11.206.51, 10.11.206.50

Indonesia -

Operator: - Indosat
GPRS APN: - satelindogprs.com
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.152.162.66, 202.152.162.67

Ireland -

Operator: - O2 (contract)
GPRS APN: - open.internet
Username: - gprs
Password: - gprs
DNS: - 62.40.32.33, 62.40.32.34

Operator: - O2 (prepaid)
GPRS APN: - pp.internet
Username: - gprs
Password: - gprs
DNS: - 62.40.32.33, 62.40.32.34

Israel -

Operator: - MTC-Vodafone
GPRS APN: - apn01
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 10.10.10.30

Italy -

Operator: - BLU Contratto
GPRS APN: - INTERNET
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.17.192.49, 212.17.192.49

Operator: - BLU Prepagata
GPRS APN: - PINTERNET
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.17.192.49, 212.17.192.49

Operator: - Vodafone Omnitel
GPRS APN: - web.omnitel.it
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 194.185.97.134

Operator: - TIM
GPRS APN: - ibox.tim.it
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 213.230.155.94, 213.230.130.222

Operator: - Wind
GPRS APN: - internet.wind
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.245.255.2

Lithuania -

Operator: - Bite GSM
GPRS APN: - banga
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 213.226.131.131, 193.219.32.13

Operator: - Omnitel Lithuania
GPRS APN: - gprs.omnitel.net
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 194.176.32.129, 195.22.175.1

Luxembourg -

Operator: - LUXGSM
GPRS APN: - web.pt.lu
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 194.154.192.101, 194.154.192.102

Netherlands -

Operator: - KPN Mobile
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 62.133.126.28, 62.133.126.29

Operator: - T-Mobile
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - t-mobile
Password: - t-mobile
DNS: - 193.79.237.39, 193.79.242.39

Malaysia -

Operator: - DIGI
GPRS APN: - diginet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 203.92.128.131, 203.92.128.132

Operator: - Maxis
GPRS APN: - internet.gprs.maxis
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.75.129.101, 10.216.4.21

Operator: - Timecel
GPRS APN: - timenet.com.my
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 203.121.16.85, 203.121.16.120

Operator: - TM Touch
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.188.0.133

Norway -

Operator: - Netcom
GPRS APN: - internet.netcom.no
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.45.118.43, 212.45.118.44

Poland -

Operator: - ERA
GPRS APN: - erainternet
Username: - erainternet
Password: - erainternet
DNS: - 213.158.194.1

Operator: - Idea
GPRS APN: - www.idea.pl
Username: - idea
Password: - idea
DNS: - 194.9.223.79, 194.204.159.1

Operator: - Plus GSM/Polkomtel
GPRS APN: - www.plusgsm.pl
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.2.96.51, 212.2.96.52

Philippines -

Operator: - Globe
GPRS APN: - www.globe.com.ph
Username: - globe
Password: - globe
DNS: - 203.127.225.10, 203.127.225.11

Operator: - Smart
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.57.96.3, 202.57.96.4

Portugal -

Operator: - Optimus
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 194.79.69.129

Operator: - TMN
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 194.65.3.20, 194.65.3.21

Operator: - Vodafone (Telcel)
GPRS APN: - internet.vodafone.pt
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.18.160.133, 212.18.160.134

Russia -

Operator: - BeeLine
GPRS APN: - internet.beeline.ru
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 194.190.195.66, 194.190.192.34

Operator: - MTS
GPRS APN: - internet.mts.ru
Username: - mts
Password: - mts
DNS: - 213.87.0.1, 213.87.1.1

Serbia-Montenegro -

Operator: - Mobtel Srbija
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - mobtel
Password: - gprs
DNS: - 217.65.192.1

Operator: - Telekom Srbija
GPRS APN: - gprsinternet
Username: - mts
Password: - 064
DNS: - 195.178.38.3

Singapore -

Operator: - M1
GPRS APN: - mobilenet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.79.64.21, 202.79.64.26

Operator: - SingTel
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 165.21.100.88, 165.21.83.88

Operator: - Starhub
GPRS APN: - shwapint
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 203.116.1.78, 203.116.254.150

Slovenia -

Operator: - Mobitel
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 193.189.160.11, 193.189.160.12

Operator: - Si.mobil
GPRS APN: - internet.si.mobil
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 80.95.225.230, 80.95.225.231

Spain -

Operator: - Amena
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - CLIENTE
Password: - AMENA
DNS: - 213.143.33.8, 213.143.32.20

Operator: - Telefonica (Movistar)
GPRS APN: - movistar.es
Username: - movistar
Password: - movistar
DNS: - 194.179.001.100, 194.179.001.101

Operator: - Vodafone (Airtel)
GPRS APN: - airtelnet.es
Username: - vodafone
Password: - vodafone
DNS: - 212.73.32.3, 212.73.32.67

Switzerland -

Operator: - Orange
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 213.55.128.1, 213.55.128.2

Operator: - Sunrise
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - internet
Password: - internet
DNS: - 212.35.35.35, 212.35.35.5

Operator: - Swisscom
GPRS APN: - gprs.swisscom.ch
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 164.128.36.34, 164.128.76.39

Taiwan -

Operator: - Chunghwa Telekom
GPRS APN: - emome or internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 10.1.1.1

Operator: - Far EasTone
GPRS APN: - fetnet01
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 210.241.199.199

Thailand -

Operator: - AIS
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 202.183.255.20, 202.183.255.21

Operator: - DTAC
GPRS APN: - www.dtac.co.th
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 203.155.33.1, 203.44.144.33

Turkey -

Operator: - Aria
GPRS APN: - aycell
Username: - {user specific}
Password: - {user specific}
DNS: - 212.156.4.1, 212.156.4.4

Operator: - Turkcell
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.252.168.240, 212.252.119.4

UK -

Operator: - BT Mobile
GPRS APN: - btmobile.bt.com
Username: - bt
Password: - bt
Gateway IP: - 212.183.137.12

Operator: - Jersey Telecom
GPRS APN: - pepper
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 212.9.0.135, 212.9.0.135

Operator: - O2 UK (contract)
GPRS APN: - wap.o2.co.uk
Username: - o2wap
Password: - password
Gateway IP: - 193.113.200.195

Operator: - O2 UK (pre-pay)
GPRS APN: - payandgo.o2.co.uk
Username: - payandgo
Password: - password
Gateway IP: - 193.113.200.195

Operator: - Orange UK
GPRS APN: - orangeinternet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
Gateway IP: - 192.168.71.35

Operator: - T-Mobile
GPRS APN: - general.t-mobile.uk
Username: - user
Password: - wap
Gateway IP: - 149.254.1.10

Operator: - Tesco Mobile
GPRS APN: - prepay.tesco-mobile.com
Username: - tescowap
Password: - password
Gateway IP: - 193.113.200.195

Operator: - Virgin Mobile
GPRS APN: - goto.virginmobile.uk
Username: - user
Password: - {blank}
Gateway IP: - 193.30.166.3

Operator: - Vodafone (Contract)
GPRS APN: - wap.vodafone.co.uk
Username: - wap
Password: - wap
Gateway IP: - 212.183.137.12

Operator: - Vodafone (pre-pay)
GPRS APN: - pp.vodafone.co.uk
Username: - wap
Password: - wap
Gateway IP: - 212.183.137.12

USA -

Operator: - Cingular
GPRS APN: - isp.cingular
Username: - [email protected]
Password: - CINGULAR1
DNS: - 66.209.10.201, 66.209.10.202

Operator: - T-Mobile (Internet)
GPRS APN: - internet2.voicestream.com
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}
DNS: - 216.155.175.105, 216.155.175.106

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