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    have a mega 3000 and looking at hooking it up at the cottage. No internet access up there, so it will have to be done using my cell phone as a hot spot. I have tired a few different usb adapters but have not been able to get any of them to show up in the system tools. Can someone recommend a adapter that you can buy at bestbuy or similar that will work?

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    I think you need to download an app called a "wireless tether app" this may let you be able to do this.
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    I have the same situation and use my iphone as the hotspot. Uses next to no data. I believe you need a wifi adapter with a 5370 chipset. Just plug and play

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    If you are running the mega box as well, could you tell me the name of the adapter you are using?

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    Indeed it does....

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    Not sure of the actual name..just google wifi adapter for mega

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