How To Install T500 on Asus Eee PC

Written on May 17, 2008
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While the release of the Eee PC 901 Atom-powered processor has been announced officially (DigiTimes), it’s not the same with 3.5G version. A question during the Press Launch in Manila was raised by Yuga if they are going to release 3.5G version in the future and the answer was clearly NO. But the good thing is, Ethan Hung (Asus Exec) confirmed that 3.5G is already available, though not integrated internally with the coming versions.

Now, if you happen to have the T500 3.5G card for the Eee PC already, here’s how to install it.

Installing in Linux (Xandros)

  1. Download the .deb package from Asus Support (look under Utilities)
  2. Copy .deb file to home directory (tip: use XandrosFileManager)
  3. Open terminal and navigate to /home/user>
  4. Install the .deb by typing “sudo dpkg –i asus-t500-3gmpt-1.0-9_all.deb” without the quotes and press return key.
    Note: actual filename might vary depending on the downloaded version.
  5. Connect the T500 Card with your SIM Card via USB cable. Wait for a while for Xandros to detect the device. (might ask for PIN)
  6. Configure APN (depends on Provider)
  7. Hit the Connect button and enjoy!

Installing T500 3.5G Card on Windows OSes should be much easier. Just download the right drivers and you should be fine.

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2 Comments to “How To Install T500 on Asus Eee PC”

  1. Asus EEE HowTo | Asus EEE 如何 » Blog Archive » Cool Eee PC Accessories coming soon? Says:
    August 21st, 2008 at 1:30 am

    [...] I see more barrels of success juices flowing in for Asus. I personally was waiting for the T500 External 3G Connection Card for the longest time already. 3G is my most enjoyed on-the-go connection, that’s why. [...]

  2. 3G Software for Eee. HowTo Configure 3G on Eee. | Netbooks News, Hacks and HowTo's Says:
    November 7th, 2008 at 9:17 am

    [...] Topic: You can setup the T500 3G on Linux easier via a .deb package and I want to try this with other 3G modem / phone as [...]

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