AirCard 312U MEP unlock code

[Vote 99% Greens]

I've been given an unwanted AirCard 312U, but it seems to be locked to the
Telstra network.

I downloaded generic firmware from http://www.netgear.com site & applied but
lock is still on.



Does anyone know a way to obtain the MEP code to unlock this USB modem from
Telstra network without having to pay someone to do it?

 

[Vote 99% Greens]

Don McKenzie wrote:

On 20-Dec-13 3:16 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
I've been given an unwanted AirCard 312U, but it seems to be locked
to the Telstra network.

I downloaded generic firmware from http://www.netgear.com site &
applied but lock is still on.



Does anyone know a way to obtain the MEP code to unlock this USB
modem from Telstra network without having to pay someone to do it?


there is info on whirlpool with a few links that may be worth reading
through: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2085004
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2193630

Don...


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Thanks Don.



Spent a few hours going through Whirlpool, that's where I got info about
upgrading firmware etc.



Only way out is to pay up, pay a fee to Telstra and I believe they will use
the IMEI to generate the MEP code to unlock.



There are also overseas web sites that can unlock code for a fee, which I
don't feel comfortable sending my money to.



In the end for around $50 -> $100 you could buy new 3G/4G USB modem, so IMO
not worth cost of unlocking.



Cheers

 

[Bob Milutinovic]

"Vote 99% Greens" <VoxPoop@spammail.com> wrote in message
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Don McKenzie wrote:
On 20-Dec-13 3:16 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
I've been given an unwanted AirCard 312U, but it seems to be locked
to the Telstra network.

I downloaded generic firmware from http://www.netgear.com site &
applied but lock is still on.



Does anyone know a way to obtain the MEP code to unlock this USB
modem from Telstra network without having to pay someone to do it?


there is info on whirlpool with a few links that may be worth reading
through: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2085004
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2193630

Don...


--
Don McKenzie

All Olimex products now 30%+ off normal Olimex Prices.

Now 50% OFF. Only $18 for an Olinuxino Linux PC:
http://www.dontronics-shop.com/olinuxino.html

The World's Cheapest Computer:
DuinoMite the PIC32 $20 Basic Computer-MicroController
http://www.dontronics-shop.com/the-maximite-computer.html
Add VGA Monitor/TV, and PS2 Keyboard, or use USB Terminal
Arduino Shield, Programmed in Basic, or C.

Thanks Don.



Spent a few hours going through Whirlpool, that's where I got info about
upgrading firmware etc.



Only way out is to pay up, pay a fee to Telstra and I believe they will
use the IMEI to generate the MEP code to unlock.



There are also overseas web sites that can unlock code for a fee, which I
don't feel comfortable sending my money to.



In the end for around $50 -> $100 you could buy new 3G/4G USB modem, so
IMO not worth cost of unlocking.



Cheers

$35 unlocked including postage;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271330660907

--
Bob Milutinovic
Cognicom

 

[Vote 99% Greens]

Frank Slootweg wrote:

Vote 99% Greens <VoxPoop@spammail.com> wrote:
Don McKenzie wrote:
[...]
Thanks Don.

Spent a few hours going through Whirlpool, that's where I got info
about upgrading firmware etc.

Only way out is to pay up, pay a fee to Telstra and I believe they
will use the IMEI to generate the MEP code to unlock.

There are also overseas web sites that can unlock code for a fee,
which I don't feel comfortable sending my money to.

In the end for around $50 -> $100 you could buy new 3G/4G USB modem,
so IMO not worth cost of unlocking.

The Telstra unlocking fee is probably $27.50 if it's more than six
months since activation. At least that's what it is for a mobile
phone.

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