3G USB Data Card with access point to be used with BSNL 3G GSM Sim under 2.5k

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Hi,
I'm planning to get a 3G/4G(if possible) [UMTS/HSDPA] USB modem fro my Y510P.
Budget is 2,000 INR.
I'm having BSNL 3G sim. So will be using that in this.

One more requirement is i like to have the modem to have a built in wifi access point so that it will automatically share the internet to my phone and tablet even when the laptop is off. .I have a always ON USB port so i can plug in to it and use internet on my tablet and phone.
Wifi N or ac standard if possible. I can extend budget to 2.5k if i can get all these.

Options :
1.huawei E355-wifi-dongle - : Rs 2,960
2.TP Link M5350 : Rs : 5,240

Looks like we are on the same ship I also need some thing similar for my y510p since my old dongle is not supporting windows 8

Super...

I might go for the first option. It is so tempting.

sinoop_joy said:
Super...

I might go for the first option. It is so tempting.

But what about windows 8 compatibility that is the question since I don't want to end up buying another non windows 8 compatible dongle.

They say it is compatible. But Drivers are yet to be released . :unsure:

But the os does not show windows 8 compatibility

Huawei E355 is fully compatible with Windows 8, my roomie uses it.

sahil1033 said:
Huawei E355 is fully compatible with Windows 8, my roomie uses it.

Good to hear that.

$hadow said:
Good to hear that.

yeah! go for it without hesitation. :thumbs:

i know it is quite old.

but i have the same requirement again. ANd i dont find the huawei E355-wifi-dongle available anywhere.
A newer version is available this.

but not sure it also supports the functioning without PC concept - Automatically connect and share the internet as soon as you connect to a power source.
Any body can confirm this ?

Or suggest any alternative with this feature ?