Can I use a Data dongle with T210r - Is it compatible?

[mona sathya]

Hi,

I have got a Samsung Tab 3 - SM T210 r wifi only model. I got it as a gift and now I do not have wifi at my place. So can I use a Dongle and use a data card?
Does the tab support it??

---- I use the tablet in India

 

[Adamsberg]

I'd try to use a mobile router like 'Trekstor Mobile Hotspot' or 'TP-Link MR5350' with my SIM card.
These mobile router use SIM cards for mobile data access and work as WiFi hot spot/access point and you'd connect your tablet via WiFi.

 

[mona sathya]

Re: Can i use a Data dongle with T210r - Is it compatible?

I'd try to use a mobile router like 'Trekstor Mobile Hotspot' or 'TP-Link MR5350' with my SIM card.
These mobile router work as WiFi hot spot/access point and you'd connect your tablet via WiFi.

Thanks for your reply. But the mobile router need to setup some place and is dependent on battery life. A dongle is a better option.
I forgot to mention that I use tab in India. So getting a data card is more easier here.

 

[Adamsberg]

Re: Can i use a Data dongle with T210r - Is it compatible?

You might search for a solution with 'reverse USB tethering'.

 

[biswanath chowdhury]

Re: Can i use a Data dongle with T210r - Is it compatible?

 

[techitrucker]

If they work like the ones over here probably not. The data cards need proprietary software on the machine using them to set up a connection and it's doubtful anyone is writing that software for Android. If a hotspot isn't and option you may try pairing a card with something like a Cradlepoint router. They are designed to work with most of the major cards out there. I'm assuming by card you mean a usb dongle. I will say the hotspot is probably going to be a more economical option though. Routers that can use the usb dongles are usually kind of expensive. Battery life on the hotspots really shouldn't be and issue. Your going to get just as much life out of one of those as you would from just the tablet if you could plug a single into it. Remember, even if someone does write the software you need, the dongle is going to affect battery life on the tablet probably significantly and you won't be able to charge the tablet while it's connected. The hotspot can be connected to just about anything with a USB port and charging while it's in use with the noted exception being the tablet. If you have a computer if some kind available where you will be using the tablet you could use a dongle with it and share its connection with your tablet using Internet connection sharing but that's only going to work if you are using the tablet in a static location.

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