3 mobile broadband settings question

Hi

A friend of mine uses a 3 Huawei e1550 dongle for connecting tot he internet on her pc. It is pay as you go and there is 20 credit in it. It will not connect so I have been having a look at it. It flashes green - which the 3 website says no coverage which I don't understand. an error message comes up about the settings being incorrect but as I uninstalled and reinstalled it I don't understand it. Does anyone have the settings for it - it comes up as a dial up and dials **99* or something like that.
Any help appreciated

I use this type of dongle, and I would suggest ;
1. Make sure you are in an area of 3 coverage ( check can you get a signal on a mobile phone)
2. The dongle should self install.
3. If you want to check settings ; 0n the home screen go to tools, then options, then Profile management.
4. My settings are Name 3USB Modem, APN Static, APN 3internet, Access no. *99#
Advanced settings ; IP Dynamic, APS tick CHAP, DNS Dynamic, WINS Dynamic.

If above does not work, I suggest phoning the 3 Helpline who will be able to talk you through the installation.

I hope this may be of some use to you. Nodo

Thanks but it is just not picking device up so maybe it is coverage

Hi Partnership, If you could check with a mobile phone , it should tell you if you have 3 coverage in your area. Depending on the phone you have , checking would be something like ; Go to settings, then to Wireless and Network, then to Mobile networks, then to Network Operators. If your phone does not show a signal from 3 your dongle will not connect for you. Try the 3 Helpline tomorrow. regards, Nodo.