How do I use Telstra prepaid 4GX USB modem?

Plug the device into the USB port on the side of your modem, and it will automatically connect to Telstra’s mobile network. Once connected, it provides you with a backup internet and phone service if your nbn connection is inactive.

How do I connect my Telstra WiFi to USB?

Insert USB into USB port on your PC or other device. After a couple of minutes a new desktop icon called Telstra USB+WiFi will be installed. Your device will automatically open a new browser with the Wi-Fi home page where you can manage your connection settings.

Can you use any SIM in a Telstra dongle?

A locked Telstra device can only work with a Telstra SIM plan, so you can’t connect to the Internet with a different telco’s SIM.

How do I connect my Telstra 4G dongle?

Press and hold the WPS button on your Telstra Mobile Wi-Fi 4G, then press the Power key when prompted on the LCD. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the device you want to connect to your Wi-Fi network. The Telstra Mobile Wi-Fi 4G and the other device communicate with each other and establish the connection.

Does Telstra dongle need SIM?

Telstra Pre-Paid 4GX USB Modem is in stock. Telstra pre-paid mobile devices: Only work with a Telstra SIM card. Unlocking fee applies for use with a non-Telstra SIM card. Read more unlocking information.

Does Telstra sell dongles?

Telstra does not offer conventional dongles anymore, but instead it offers a USB + Wi-Fi device known as the Telstra 4GX USB + Wi-Fi Plus — a seemingly improved dongle, pocket WiFi hybrid.

Are Telstra modems locked to Telstra?

Telstra Modem Telstra modems are not locked to the network.

How does USB dongle work?

How do dongles work? A dongle plugs into your laptop’s USB port and then acts as a portable modem. Once plugged in, the dongle connects to the internet in the same way as your smartphone and gives the user 3G, 4G or 5G connectivity.

Can You Get pay-as-you-go dongles?

Like a mobile phone, you can buy a dongle outright and go pay-as-you-go or take out a contract. They’re mostly 30-day contracts, but longer ones – 12 months or 24 months – can work out cheaper if you use your dongle a lot.