Connecting through a G3 cellular modem

I want to remotely administer an iMac (OS10.5) in a location that does not allow connection to their network. The only way in that I can think of is through a G3 cellular modem. Bandwidth for such devices seems adequate for routine admin tasks, 600-1400 download, 500-800 upload. Anybody have experience with doing this?

(G3 = 3G? )Generally I agree with the other posters. Problem is there are too many variables to give a more precise answer. If the 3G "modem" is sitting under a transmitter it may be fine. At one (temporary) site we used a HSDPA router which worked well to remote desktop to one server.
However remember that cellular traffic has traditionally designed to be bursty in nature and high latency is often an issue. (high latency, narrow bandwidth etc scenarios are where you will see the great benefits of something like Citrix versus traditional MS Terminal Server)

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This almost always indicates your firewall or anti-virus utilities are preventing iTunes from contacting the iTunes Store. Here is an exerpt from "Can't connect to the iTunes Store": http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
Troubleshooting on Windows
If you haven't been able to connect to the iTunes Store for more than a day —and other customers on our discussion boards aren't experiencing similar issues— a software or internet service provider (ISP) configuration issue may be blocking your access to the iTunes Store. Click here to find out which ports and servers need to be allowed for iTunes Store access.
Update iTunes to the latest version.
If you have not done so already, try the steps in iTunes for Windows: iTunes Store connection troubleshootingto troubleshoot iTunes Store connectivity in Windows.
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Windows XP: If you've upgraded to Windows XP Service Pack 2: By default, Windows Firewall is enabled. As with all firewalls not manufactured by Apple, you will need to configure Windows Firewall to allow iTunes to access the iTunes Store. To do so, see How to enable iTunes in the Windows XP Firewall.
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-- Motorola cable modem (using Comcast)
-- Airport Express is connected to modem via ethernet
-- I can connect directly to the cable modem with the computer via ethernet and I can get internet service; also, Comcast assured me I still have service
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I fixed it, but I don't know if it will solve the problem Ada had. I got a note from Comcast recently saying I needed to have my IP settings to be dynamic, by using DHCP. I had already made that change so didn't suspect that was the problem. However, after looking closely, I found some things to change.
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I first went out and washed my car, then came back in. I think that's an important step. I have a large car, so if yours is small, you may need to wash it twice, or wash it then wax it. Then go back inside and . . .
In Airport Admin Utility, select your base station, then Configure.
Switch to the Internet tab.
Make sure it's set to Configure using DHCP
Make sure DNS Servers, Domain Name, and DHCP Client ID are left blank (this is the step I hadn't done before).
Click Update and close the program and wait for your base station to reset.
This should fix it.

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Hello jayan_a_r,
From what you are talking about, it seems like you have done some good troubleshooting to attempt to sort it out. Try using a different Network Location as sometimes that could be an issue when trying to access the internet. Also make sure that modem is using the recommended settings for the wireless access.
Using network locations (Mac OS X v10.6 and later)
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT5289
iOS and OS X: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4199
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Hello, we switched our home internet service from an ethernet modem to a wireless hot spot.
Do you know if there is a way to connect our time capsule to the hot spot?
Everything I read only suggests connecting through an ethernet cable. I'm hoping there is a way to do this.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!!!

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Let's double-check your Mac's Internet Sharing settings ...
To setup for Internet Sharing (Wired to Wireless):
Setup the Network
Cable Modem > (Ethernet cable) > \[Ethernet port] Mac > (wireless) > PS3
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System Preferences > Security > Firewall
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AirPort Options...
o Network Name: <anything you want>
o Channel: Automatic
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o Password: (optional)
o Confirm Password: (optional)
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Cellular modem is not recognised by Leopard

Hi. My CMOTech CCU-550 cellular modem worked fine with 10.4.10.
Since I installed Leopard, even after checking all the configurations I keep getting the message that "the device does not exist" when I try to connect.
My supplier tech support does not support (ie does not know anything about) macs...
Anybody out there with any ideas?

I'm using a HUAWEI HSDPA USB Modem to access the internet via GPRS 2G & 3G. (Vodafone NZ)
Activity Monitor in Tiger showed up and downloads in Network, in Leopard nothing.
Tiger's Internet connect is now part of Leopard's System Prefs > Network.
I use the modem status icon from there, on the menu bar, to get online.
Does System Pref > Network show the modem?
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Mine tells me to use the Internet connect App which of course doesn't exist in Leopard. I use the menu bar option instead. Seems to take a while to get noticed some days
I use CheetahWatch software to keep track now Activity Monitor no longer works. It works, very well.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/33154
Hope this helps.
Cut out again with modem not found ~ only had to try three times
It wasn't any better with Tiger.
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Yes, you can upgrade the firmware without an Internet connection.
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Then wire the computer to a LAN port on the router.
Disconnect all other wires from the router.
Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
Power up your computer.
Login to the router, and do the firmware upgrade (it will likely take several minutes).
Power down your entire network.
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To reset your router to factory defaults, use the following procedure:
1) Power down all computers, the router, and the modem, and unplug them from the wall.
2) Disconnect all wires from the router.
3) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
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5) Power down the router.
6) Connect one computer by wire to port 1 on the router (NOT to the internet port).
7) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
8) Power up the computer (if the computer has a wireless card, make sure it is off).
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Connection: ethernet problems and no modem?

Hi All-
I hope this isn't too stupid of a question but if it is feel free to inform me of that then berate my stupidity to you hearts desire
When I bought my new Macbook a few months ago I opted out of the built in modem. I thought foolishly that I would never need dial up again and I've been successfully using wireless since.
Fast forward to now and I'm in a foreign country (Kazakhstan) in an office that uses an ethernet connection through a router. I can't connect therefore I can't work! The diagnostics recognizes the ethernet connection but fails to connect. I hope I'm giving enough information here. It also asks for a router number which I can't find (this is a Windows office).
Is this happening because I don't have an internal modem? Or are the two things completely unrelated?
I have bought an external modem for use at home here using a dialup connection which works fine but it is only made for phone lines. Is there a device in existence that would allow me to plug in both phone lines and ethernet cables that would allow me to connect to the internet.
Thanks for reading - I hope at least some of you can make sense of my questions/ramblings!

That is good news that the problem isnt in the guts of my laptop. Sorry about the scant info. Here's the whole shebang:
When I connect the ethernet cable (proven to work on other computers) Network Status tells me that built in ethernet is currently active but that "built in ethernet has a self assigned IP address and may not be able to connect to the internet." So, I click Configure.
I get a choice between TCP/IP/PPoe/Appletalk/Proxies/Ethernet - i assume either the first or the last one. When I select TCP/IP I see the self assigned IP address. When I select ethernet it is set to configure automatically but it doesn't work.
So, I ask the assistant to help, select "connect to the internet through LAN" and I get 4 fields to fill in:
IP address: in which I put 192.168.0.x (x being a number from 15 up) - this is the series of addresses the rest of the office uses).
Subnet: I put in the usual 255.255.255.0
Router address: I have no idea nor does anyone else (its not required to connect on their Windows machines)
DNS: as per the other computers in the office I put in 194.226.128.1
I have a suspicion this is incorrect but I have no idea what it would be.
So, when I submit this information without the DNS section filled I simply get a message that I can't connect to the internet. When I submit the information including DNS I get this message:
"The IP address and router address are not consistent with the subnet mask you entered. Please check the following fields and enter valid values".
So, thats it. I would really appreciate any help on offer. Thanks.

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Thanks for your reply to my post. I was able to get back on the internet with the G4 using your suggestion, but the modem continues to freeze, whether connected to the iBook or the G4, using ethernet or airport. I will contact my ISP.

Connecting through a G3 cellular modem

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