The Dongle Installation
Step 1
Plug in the dongle. All you need is a spare USB port. If you've not got one then you'll either have to use a USB hub (make sure it's powered) or unplug something else. The extension cable included with your dongle is handy as it means you don't have to worry about the dongle not fitting in next to another device, and you can easily run it down to the back of a desktop tower. It's also useful for boosting the signal.
Step 2
Wait a few moments and Windows should detect the dongle and start popping up its usual “Found New Hardware” messages. If Windows shows its standard dialog asking you to install drivers, just click Cancel.
Step 3
Your dongle should autorun its installation software, if not, and assuming Windows has successfully detected the dongle, you'll need to run it manually, so open up My Computer (or Computer if you're on Vista and Win 7) and open the dongle, which will be listed as a drive.
There will be a few files in there, probably including some kind of setup.exe and an autorun.exe file. Either of these will start the process.
You may have separate installers for 64-bit Windows, so make sure you run the right one for your version.
Step 4
You'll now see a standard step by step installer screen. Just keep clicking Next until it starts copying files and wait for the process to complete. Along the way you can choose where to install the software, but unless you need it placed on a specific hard disk just leave it on the default settings.
Step 5
That's it. Run the software package installed by the previous steps and you can connect and begin browsing.
Step 6
Okay, that might not quite be it. You may have a software update to install. If a window pops up that looks like the one pictured here then it's a good idea to install the update as soon as you can to ensure you're getting the best service possible.
Once Sorted ( see below )
Dongle Settings
1,Click On Tools
2,Then Click On Options
3,Once Youve Clicked On Options
- Click on Profile Management Tab
- Click New Profile
- Profile Name = giffgaff
- Apn = Click on (Static) Then enter the apn = giffgaff.com
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Authentication
- Access Number *99#
- UserName = giffgaff
- Password = password
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Advance Tab
- ip settings = Dynamic
- Authentication protocol settings = CHAP
- DNS Settings = Dynamic
- WINS Settings = Dynamic
1, ( i didnt have to put anything in either of these it setted the ip/protocol/dns/wins settings without putting anything in )
2, ( I didnt need to put a ip as it did it automatic for me so if you need it here itis )
Connection Name: giffgaff - GPRS
APN - Access Point Name: giffgaff.com
Proxy Server Address: 193.113.200.195
Proxy Port: 8080
Login - Username: giffgaff
Password: password ( Just type the word password )
(Final) Set giffgaff as your default connection
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If you still have problems with other dongles etc then i suggest checking out the replies as theres some other possible solutions
Off Topics
Logging in/Other Browser Issues http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Learn-giffgaff-To
Blackberry Guide:http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Learn-giffgaff-To
Internet Settings /MMS/ Tips/ Info/ Apps / Guides: http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Learn-giffgaff-To
My Goodybag Guide: http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Learn-giffgaff-To
darrenpainter
Mind if I post a cross-link?
No, I thought you wouldn't mind 
How to giffgaff a T-Mobile USB Stick 120 (ZTE MF626)
Cheers!
This all sounds very useful.
Very soon I'm going to bite the bullet and get a separate SIM to use in the dongle that I think I've unlocked from "3" to use on my netbook, that has an Ubuntu Linux OS.
I am anticipating a problem or two, but I'm sure that none of the problems will be beyond the capabilities of the community members here.
