How do I set up a Vodafone 4G Pocket WiFi to use a Telstra prepaid?

highon2str on 19/12/2014 - 09:56

Bought a VF 4G pocket wifi Huawei modem from a previous deal, and have been trying to get it to work with the $1 Telstra pre-paid $30 sim from another recent deal, with no success.

I've checked on the VF unlock webpage and the modem isn't locked. I've activated the Telstra sim, popped it in and the display on the modem reads "Telstra" and shows a 4G connection, however internet does not work on any device connected to it.

Going into the modem's config page, under connections, it says "disconnected". There is then an option to choose "custom". It then asks for ipv4/ipv6 APN which I've entered "telstra.internet", however when I click on save it kicks up a fit and a field goes red: "ipv4 - ipv6 number"

I've searched all morning on google and there doesn't seem to be a fix for this. Just spent 45 mins on the phone to 5 different Telstra reps and non of them could give me an answer either.

Has anyone used a non VF sim in their pocket wifi modem, or know what the correct APN settings are for this?

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  • qoqqqq on 19/12/2014 - 11:12
    +5

    IPV4/IPV6 APN = telstra.internet
    IP4/IPV6 Number = 1234 or *99#( possible any random number might work)
    all other settings left blank.
    SAVE > DONE

    • highon2str on 19/12/2014 - 12:14

      Sir, you are a legend. Thank you heaps for that. No one else seemed to have the answer!!

      Just out of curiosity how did you find that out?

    • josh676 on 08/12/2019 - 22:19

      Whats your paypal? I want to buy you a beer.

  • AnDyStYLe on 19/12/2014 - 12:51

    Which option did you pick for the $30 Telstra starter kit?

    Is it the 2GB one? If so, I was reading the wiki and it mentioned that it's only for iPad (however, people have managed to get away with using it for other devices)? You in the same boat?

    Also, not sure if I've missed it but does the data only last for 30 days or until data is used up?

    • Cheeper on 21/12/2014 - 22:20

      Curious about this too… want to use mine just for data in mobile phone.
      Telstra site on this is useless.

  • highon2str on 21/12/2014 - 23:07
    +1

    I selected mobile bb, 2GB for 30 days. The iPad one was 3GB for 30 days. Didn't try that one as I didn't want to risk it…

    Data only lasts 30 days and you get $30 play store credit on top of it all.

  • trexous on 05/01/2015 - 02:08

    *nvm

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