Funny thing the old Asus EEE. I still have absolutely no idea of how Linux works, and I’m sure I could have mastered Mandarin in the time it’s taken me to try and install VLC Player (still not there)…however, setting up wireless broadband with a vodafone dongle was a breeze -  as near to plug-and-play as you can get

Works a treat - even on the 8.32 from Effingham Junction.

Instructions here if you’re interested.