The DATA Card and USB Modem discussion thread (Reliance/Airtel/Tata)

carboy · 15th May 2010, 05:00

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Originally Posted by jocreative

Hey guys, just in case you have not noticed. Reliance HSD USB cards and Net Cards have serious virus issues. The best way to try this out is, Share a folder with modify access, and connect to your reliance net broadband. Within a few minutes you can find random .Exes and files called "khw" or "dhm" etc with no extension.

Well, I did a share will full permissions & no khw or dhm files till now.

jocreative · 15th May 2010, 10:18

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Originally Posted by carboy

Well, I did a share will full permissions & no khw or dhm files till now.

Wait for it... they will come

Make sure you have enabled viewing Hidden files and System Protected Files too. Keep it on for a few days and you will be surprised.

phamilyman · 15th May 2010, 10:44

Interestingly, ICICI has begun using reliance net connect for their ATMs. That's a testament to their reliability really!

musicmanaman · 15th May 2010, 10:54

Using Reliance Net connet, works fine.

carboy · 16th May 2010, 20:31

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Originally Posted by carboy

One thing though is that USB based connectivity is good in terms of being portable, but I still don't enjoying using USB on my laptop - I so much prefer wireless connectivity where I don't have to plugin anything to the laptop itself. Is there anyway by which when I am at home I can connect the USB to some device which will then beam wireless by which i can connect to my laptop. I know I can connect the USB to my Windows desktop and make the desktop a wireless HUB - but this would mean that I would have to have the Desktop on & running when I want to use the Laptop. Is there any better solution for this?

I am almost 100% using the Reliance Netconnect+ USB only at home. So does anyone have any creative solution to plug it into my Wireless Modem so that I don't have to plug it into my laptop.

jinojohnt · 16th May 2010, 22:31

I visited the BSNL billing section and asked the executive, whether I can convert my EVDO postpaid to prepaid. His simple answer is "Sir, that is not allowed". I guess a lot depends on the executive that you talk to, so I am planning to talk to some other officer.

srishiva · 16th May 2010, 22:57

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Originally Posted by carboy

I am almost 100% using the Reliance Netconnect+ USB only at home. So does anyone have any creative solution to plug it into my Wireless Modem so that I don't have to plug it into my laptop.

I just hope that laptop makers find a way of providing a hollow opening where you can plug these usb devices without them protruding outside. Its not easy to move around with these usb devices.

carboy · 16th May 2010, 23:07

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Originally Posted by srishiva

I just hope that laptop makers find a way of providing a hollow opening where you can plug these usb devices without them protruding outside. Its not easy to move around with these usb devices.

Yup. Something like the PC-MCI card slot in laptops.

jocreative · 16th May 2010, 23:14

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Originally Posted by srishiva

I just hope that laptop makers find a way of providing a hollow opening where you can plug these usb devices without them protruding outside. Its not easy to move around with these usb devices.

Onkyo DX DX1007A5 is a netbook that has an "in"-built USB port. You have to remove screws to get to it though but I think netbook/laptop manufacturers need to capitalize on this further. It could be useful. Also its has dual screen

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Its not actually relevant to this thread, but here is the youtube video that shows this. (Scroll to 8:00)

YouTube - Onkyo DX DX1007A5 Dual Screen Laptop [review, #2]

rex_varghese · 20th May 2010, 14:45

I'll be traveling out of town for a week and I need to be connected. I will need to check mails and probably access some work related tools while I'm away from home. What is the best option available for me?

I looked at Reliance/TATA USB sticks. They are not cost-effective for short term usage.

Regards
Rex

carboy · 20th May 2010, 14:48

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Originally Posted by jocreative

Wait for it... they will come

Make sure you have enabled viewing Hidden files and System Protected Files too. Keep it on for a few days and you will be surprised.

Been a few days now. Still not surprised!
Thankfully.

jocreative · 20th May 2010, 14:50

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Originally Posted by carboy

Been a few days now. Still not surprised!
Thankfully.

Another possibility is that you need Default User accounts. Administrator login with no password.

carboy · 20th May 2010, 14:56

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Originally Posted by jocreative

Administrator login with no password.

Wow!
That's like leaving your home open & then blaming the road on which the burglar walked to your home.

jocreative · 20th May 2010, 15:09

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Originally Posted by carboy

Wow!
That's like leaving your home open & then blaming the road on which the burglar walked to your home.

Well you know what they say...if you don't use protection you can get infected

But the point is, I have used TataIndicom broadband and other connections and this happens only through Reliance. Doesn't that say there is something missing in how its configured?

MCR · 21st May 2010, 09:14

Hi Guys,
I am planning to buy Tata Photon Plus post paid connection. I am looking at their 5 GB plan which has a monthly rental of 950/-. Is Tata Photon+ good? On some other forums, there are complaints reagarding the billing. Is this true?

15th May 2010, 10:44	#363
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,675 Times	Interestingly, ICICI has begun using reliance net connect for their ATMs. That's a testament to their reliability really!
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15th May 2010, 10:54	#364
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	Using Reliance Net connet, works fine.
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jinojohnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 834 Times	I visited the BSNL billing section and asked the executive, whether I can convert my EVDO postpaid to prepaid. His simple answer is "Sir, that is not allowed". I guess a lot depends on the executive that you talk to, so I am planning to talk to some other officer.
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rex_varghese BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marlborough, MA/Bangalore Posts: 358 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	On travel. Need Net connectivity for a week. What is the best option? I'll be traveling out of town for a week and I need to be connected. I will need to check mails and probably access some work related tools while I'm away from home. What is the best option available for me? I looked at Reliance/TATA USB sticks. They are not cost-effective for short term usage. Regards Rex
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21st May 2010, 09:14	#375
MCR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/MYS Posts: 885 Thanked: 644 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, I am planning to buy Tata Photon Plus post paid connection. I am looking at their 5 GB plan which has a monthly rental of 950/-. Is Tata Photon+ good? On some other forums, there are complaints reagarding the billing. Is this true?
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