• Drivers Network Connect Modems Modem
• Drivers Network Connect Modems Wireless
• Drivers Network Connect Modems Wifi
• Drivers Network Connect Modems Router

Its still the internet connection series and in this guide, we’ll be discussing how to setup / install and configure a USB modem (ie MTN, Airtel, GLO, Etisalat etc) on your Windows PC. If you choose to use Wi-Fi then consider reading these guides @ https://blog.hovatek.com/how-to-tether-share-an-internet-connection-on-an-android-phone-using-wi-fi-bluetooth-and-usb-cord/ and https://blog.hovatek.com/how-to-share-an-internet-connection-data-plan-megabytes-between-android-and-pc/

What are the problems commonly associated with USB modems?

Some issues you might encounter are:

• Overheating: The modem (and sometimes the PC) might overheat. Ensure the modem is connected to a good port when in use then disconnected and removed when not in use. You could also employ some PC cooling techniques (see https://blog.hovatek.com/how-to-resolve-the-problem-of-an-overheating-laptop-pc/ )
• No / Low signal: If the signal is weak, try changing ports and location. If the modem says Invalid SIM then its locked to another network and needs to be unlocked (see https://blog.hovatek.com/how-to-unlock-a-modem/ )
• Modem not detected: This might be a hardware (port / modem) or driver issue. Try uninstalling the modem driver (under Device manager and then Programs) and manually installing (using a DVD, installer or another modem). Also, try other ports and the modem on another PC.
• Frequent disconnection: This if often associated with the network but might also be due to a loose port / moving the modem while connected to the PC

How do I setup / install a USB modem on a Windows PC?

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We’ll be using an unlocked GLO BOLT modem for this guide so the technique should apply for many other such USB modems

1. Go to My Computer

2. Connect the modem to the PC and wait for it to get detected (appear under My Computer)

3. Double-click the Modem name to begin installation

4. If prompted for permission to run autorun.exe on your PC, select Yes

5. The installer wizard should appear, click Next

6. Leave the install location as default if you don’t know what this is and click Next

7. Installation should begin, wait till its complete

8. Click Finish

9. The modem’s dashboard should automatically pop up. If it doesn’t, launch it from your Desktop

How do I configure the modem to surf the internet with my SIM?

As earlier mentioned, we’re using an unlocked GLO BOLT modem for this guide so the exact steps might vary with USB modems but its the same principle. You however need to know your network’s APN details. for example:

Note: If you’re using a modem that doesn’t support SIM cards or using the networks’s SIM card on the Network’s branded modem then you shouldn’t need to configure. just click Connect to start surfing the internet.

Network	APN	Username	Password
MTN	web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net	web	web
Airtel	internet.ng.zain.com	not required	not required
GLO	gloflat	flat	flat
Etisalat	etisalat.com.ng	not required	not required

Procedure

1. Launch the modem’s Dashboard

2. Click on the Tools tab

3. Select Options..

4. Click on Profile Management

5. Click Add

6. Enter the network’s APN details (don’t tick username and password if not required ) then click Yes or Save

7. You could select the network by the left and click Set default to make it your default APN or just close the box

8. Select the APN from the dropdown menu then click Connect

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If your internet has begun to act up or not seem to work as well as it once did, you will naturally be looking for a cause. Before you begin browsing the latest Spectrum compatible modems, you need to ask yourself: when was the last time that you updated your modem’s drivers?

Modem drivers are essential in allowing the operatingsystem to work properly and, just as technology continually changes, you needto be sure that your modem’s drivers are keeping up with the times. Here’s howyou can update your modem drivers in Windows 10.

Whatis a Driver?

Let’s take a quick look at what a modem driver is. Amodem works by gathering data from your system and transmitting the data overtelephone lines, fiber optic cables, or cable lines in order to deliver thedata to another modem.

The driver itself is a piece of code that tells thedata transfer to happen. The information is coded in between modems and unencryptedat the receiving modem.

Drivers Network Connect Modems Modem

WhyUpdate Drivers?

Drivers Network Connect Modems Wireless

Drivers need to be kept updated because of how much and how quickly technology changes. Drivers can include updates that correct any mishaps in code previously written, as well as helping keep your network safe from any new threats that could be headed your way. Updating your driver allows it to take in new information about any threats or malware that could be headed your way.

Updatingyour Modem Driver

In order to update your modem driver in Windows 10, tomake sure that is using the latest technology, you need to do the following:

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1. Click on the Start button on the lowerleft-hand corner.
2. Scroll down to Settings and click on it.
3. Under settings, go to the Devices link.
4. Here you should see Phone/Modem options.
5. Select your modem and then the Drivertab.
6. Click on Update Driver Software
7. There should then be an update wizard tohelp walk you through the full updating process.

Alternatively, if you want to be certain that yourmodem has received all of its driver updates, you can go to the modem’s websiteand see what the latest update was and whether you already have it. You shouldalso reboot the computer in order to make sure the new driver has succeeded.

Troubleshooting

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Once in a while, a modem driver might not be workingwell itself. If you downloaded a new driver, recently updated your operatingsystem, or if your driver isn’t working with new software provided by your ISP,then you might need to review your modem driver.

In the case that you just downloaded a new driver andit is not working correctly, the driver might have been corrupted or damagedduring the download, but it could also be an indication of malware on yourcomputer. In any of these cases, the safest course of action is to re-installthe modem driver. You can do that by following the steps that we listed outabove.

When all else fails, it is time to contact themanufacturer for your modem and do some troubleshooting with their customer serviceas well. They should be able to walk through it with you and figure out what isreally going on.