Airtel USB Modem Software Drivers for Windows Vista
I use Airtel USB modem to run the wireless internet connection on my laptop. Till a few months back, the supplied software supported Windows XP only, and I kept hoping Windows Vista drivers would eventually arrive. Frustrated with the inability to use wireless internet on my new Windows Vista notebook, I checked with the Airtel dealers, but they informed Windows Vista is still not supported.
Use Airtel USB Modem on Windows Vista
Windows Vista, the latest Microsoft Operating System, was released a year ago and most softwares now support it. Its surprising that Airtel has still not officially released any Windows Vista drivers to support wireless internet connections. I tried installing the provided software (just in case!), but the Airtel USB modem will simply not install on Vista. The system requirements on the website still show Windows 2000 / Windows XP only.
Wireless broadband internet is the future. India is a highly competitive market for selling internet connections, with the market being dominated by top companies like Reliance, Tata Indicom, MTNL, BSNL, etc. I had chosen Airtel since they were the only ISP to offer a Rs.999 unlimited download offer. Others had a limited bandwidth or pay per hour deal. So I decided to buy the expensive Rs.5000+ USB Modem. I preferred it over the similar costing Airtel PCMCIA data card which could only be used on a notebook. The USB modem can be used on any computer after installing the software (web enable any computer, anywhere in India!).
Well so how do you use the Airtel USB modem on Windows Vista. My friend who was stuck with a similar problem was suggested by an Airtel employee that the software was available on the Airtel website. Download it here (look for the download software link on that page).
I downloaded the software (I could trust it for the only reason it was hosted in the official Airtel site), and though it alerted me once that my modem was ‘not fully supported’, it was better than ‘not supported’. The installation went without any problem. The internet connection is stable and averages a little less than 128kbps. Maybe the official announcement for the new software will be out soon. Till then be assured that this article is going live via a Window Vista notebook powered by an Airtel USB modem… so I guess it is working. [Tip by Rajesh].
I still have this problem, when i try to install it does not move further from below step.
“Installing the USB port driver, it will take minutes, Please wait…”
Has any one got this problem?
Many thanks,
viral
Hi,
I downloaded the driver and tried to install it on my laptop which runs on Vista. I got the message that the modem is not fully supported. The installation did not complete.. I waited for about 30 mins before I aborted the process.
Did anyone face a similar problem? If yes, please let me know how you got that resolved. Thanks for your help,
Regards,
hi,
i too faced problem with the installation of the airtel usb modem but now it has been rectified. The patch provided by airtel on the website works just fine.I faced the same problem of the installation getting hung in between but that can be resolved by pluging the usb modem in as soon as the first dialouge box appears after the preinstallation runs and then clicking next.so happy browsing with the airtel usb modem on vista.
hi all usb modem users!!
is artel usb internet gives more speed than Mobile office (im using sony p990i as a modem)??
hey can anyone suggest which usb internet connection is faster??
thnx.
Actually I was also having the same problem. However, the above links didn’t work for me. So as I kept looking, I found the below link and the download software link from there.
Even if this link does not work, you can navigate to this place by getting into the area of wireless internel for your business(not for your portion, :)).
http://www.airtel.in/wps/wcm/connect/airtel.in/Airtel.In/Home/ForYourBusiness/Office+Solutions/Wireless+Internet/USB+Modem/