Talen3
23-01-2009, 11:46 AM
I phoned vodacom tec suport and they said its automaticaly perminant. I knew that he was lying to me. :( thank you for all your guys help. My clients should be happy with my new support system i can offer them.
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morkhans
23-01-2009, 01:10 PM
Sure it will, the 3G interface is just seen as another IP port.
Do you have a product name?
http://www.dyndns.com/support/clients/windows.html
Do you have a product name?
http://www.dyndns.com/support/clients/windows.html
VPNVPN
08-03-2009, 05:00 PM
Hi Vodacom3g,
I spoke to you 2 years ago about setting up the unrestricted APN, on which I have become very relyant.
On Friday I renewed my 2-year contract and received the new USB stick modem with new software (version 9.3.3.10523). To my dismay I could not find the place in the new software where I can set the APN to "unrestricted" as I was able to do before.
As a security measure I only switch it on when needed. Otherwise I stick to the restricted settings. I therefore need to be able to control the APN.
Can you tell me how I should go about doing that?
Jacco
I spoke to you 2 years ago about setting up the unrestricted APN, on which I have become very relyant.
On Friday I renewed my 2-year contract and received the new USB stick modem with new software (version 9.3.3.10523). To my dismay I could not find the place in the new software where I can set the APN to "unrestricted" as I was able to do before.
As a security measure I only switch it on when needed. Otherwise I stick to the restricted settings. I therefore need to be able to control the APN.
Can you tell me how I should go about doing that?
Jacco
morkhans
08-03-2009, 06:28 PM
Why not give MDMA a go (sticky in the MTN forum). You can set the APN quite easily and it has a smaller footprint than VMC.
VPNVPN
18-03-2009, 03:20 PM
Thanks!
This works very well!
Jacco
This works very well!
Jacco
morkhans
18-03-2009, 04:09 PM
Pleasure!
nolimits
14-05-2009, 11:11 PM
Hi v3g
I would like to host my own website on my pc using my vmc.
I'm well aware of the security issues and will deal with it.
I would just like to know a few things.
Is it Possible to host my own website using unrestricted apn.
What else do I need to make this work i.e. dyndns etc. or
If I activate unrestricted apn, is the IP address automatically Static.
Your input would greatly be appreciated.
I would like to host my own website on my pc using my vmc.
I'm well aware of the security issues and will deal with it.
I would just like to know a few things.
Is it Possible to host my own website using unrestricted apn.
What else do I need to make this work i.e. dyndns etc. or
If I activate unrestricted apn, is the IP address automatically Static.
Your input would greatly be appreciated.
vodacom3g
14-05-2009, 11:15 PM
Hi v3g
I would like to host my own website on my pc using my vmc.
I'm well aware of the security issues and will deal with it.
I would just like to know a few things.
Is it Possible to host my own website using unrestricted apn.
What else do I need to make this work i.e. dyndns etc. or
If I activate unrestricted apn, is the IP address automatically Static.
Your input would greatly be appreciated.
You'll need both the unrestricted APN and DynDNS as the IP won't be static. Otherwise it will all work fine. Just make sure you have your firewall in place.
Also, remember your upload speed becomes the download for those who access your server. So a UPA modem will help a lot.
I would like to host my own website on my pc using my vmc.
I'm well aware of the security issues and will deal with it.
I would just like to know a few things.
Is it Possible to host my own website using unrestricted apn.
What else do I need to make this work i.e. dyndns etc. or
If I activate unrestricted apn, is the IP address automatically Static.
Your input would greatly be appreciated.
You'll need both the unrestricted APN and DynDNS as the IP won't be static. Otherwise it will all work fine. Just make sure you have your firewall in place.
Also, remember your upload speed becomes the download for those who access your server. So a UPA modem will help a lot.
nolimits
15-05-2009, 12:46 AM
Thanks
Will give it a go
Will give it a go
Dolby
05-06-2009, 09:08 AM
What is unrestricted APN?
ginggs
05-06-2009, 09:22 AM
Unrestricted APN: What is it? (http://www.vodacom.co.za/unrestricted/)
Dolby
05-06-2009, 09:30 AM
What is an unrestricted APN?
Oh - thought I forgot to post, so I reposted again ... hehe
Thanks though ;)
Oh - thought I forgot to post, so I reposted again ... hehe
Thanks though ;)
vodacom3g
05-06-2009, 09:47 AM
What is an unrestricted APN?
If you have to ask, you most likely don't need it. :)
It allows incoming connections to a PC, so it can be used for remote support, file sharing, etc.
But at the same time it allows others to hack into your system, so use with utmost caution.
There are absolutely no performance or any other advantages to it. You don't need it for any normal internet stuff.
If you have to ask, you most likely don't need it. :)
It allows incoming connections to a PC, so it can be used for remote support, file sharing, etc.
But at the same time it allows others to hack into your system, so use with utmost caution.
There are absolutely no performance or any other advantages to it. You don't need it for any normal internet stuff.
ginggs
06-06-2009, 09:01 AM
If you have to ask, you most likely don't need it. :)
V3g you pirated my post (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=880461#post880461)!
V3g you pirated my post (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=880461#post880461)!
vodacom3g
06-06-2009, 10:19 PM
V3g you pirated my post (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=880461#post880461)!
Me pirate something from the Yellow threads? :eek:
Actually, I do remember MTNDD once pirating one of my posts. :D
Me pirate something from the Yellow threads? :eek:
Actually, I do remember MTNDD once pirating one of my posts. :D
ginggs
07-06-2009, 10:06 AM
I don't really mind, I still have my post. ;)
morkhans
07-06-2009, 04:27 PM
I don't really mind, I still have my post. ;)
Quick send the lawyers :p
Quick send the lawyers :p
nolimits
21-02-2010, 12:59 AM
Hi
I've just updated to latest firmware on K3715 or E230, I downloaded VMC 9.4.3,
I'm running Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit. MDMA does not work anymore after I reinstalled windows 7 again. Not the real issue
For some reason I can not create an "unrestricted" APN connection in VMC 9.4.3.
I keep on seeing the connecting bar but it doesn't connect.
Does any have the correct settings for vmc.
My sim is on "unretricted" APN for the last year or so. Only now having these issues.
Normal vodacom internet connection works fine, its only the unrestricted apn I cant get to work.
Any help would be appreciated
I've just updated to latest firmware on K3715 or E230, I downloaded VMC 9.4.3,
I'm running Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit. MDMA does not work anymore after I reinstalled windows 7 again. Not the real issue
For some reason I can not create an "unrestricted" APN connection in VMC 9.4.3.
I keep on seeing the connecting bar but it doesn't connect.
Does any have the correct settings for vmc.
My sim is on "unretricted" APN for the last year or so. Only now having these issues.
Normal vodacom internet connection works fine, its only the unrestricted apn I cant get to work.
Any help would be appreciated
morkhans
21-02-2010, 11:08 AM
Have you loaded the Windows 7 patches for Huawei modems as per this page: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?200681-FYI-Will-I-be-able-to-use-Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-if-I-am-running-Windows%AE-7. It might solve your MDMA issues, so you can use it to set your APN (not that you have posted the error in MDMA, so I am guessing here).
ginggs
21-02-2010, 12:31 PM
I'm running Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit. MDMA does not work anymore after I reinstalled windows 7 again.
The latest versions of VMC have "hacked" drivers, the descriptions in the .inf file have been modified to show up as "Vodafone Mobile Broadband Secondary Port".
MDMA 1.0.0.30 (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?59080) should be able to detect them now.
The latest versions of VMC have "hacked" drivers, the descriptions in the .inf file have been modified to show up as "Vodafone Mobile Broadband Secondary Port".
MDMA 1.0.0.30 (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?59080) should be able to detect them now.
Mangoman20
08-05-2010, 12:28 AM
Working on a global connectivity project and was asked some questions by colleagues of mine in Europe.
On the Vodacom unrestricted and private APN, is there a feature for static IP addresses ?
They mention something about mobile termination in terms of requests sent initially to the device via a specific port which then opens the socket connection. Can anybody shed some light on this matter ? Would this work in SA on the unrestricted APN ? ( I know that all ports are unblocked, but will the service work)
Any feedback would greatly be appreciated !
On the Vodacom unrestricted and private APN, is there a feature for static IP addresses ?
They mention something about mobile termination in terms of requests sent initially to the device via a specific port which then opens the socket connection. Can anybody shed some light on this matter ? Would this work in SA on the unrestricted APN ? ( I know that all ports are unblocked, but will the service work)
Any feedback would greatly be appreciated !
hedgehog
08-05-2010, 06:32 AM
I'm not too clear on your question, but here's my situation, and maybe it'll help.
The company that I work for has a private MTN APN from MTNNS, and the IP addresses in the private 10.*.*.* range.
We run 2 radius servers at our premises. These radius servers use the cellphone number, username and password to authenticate the device. Once authenticated, the device is allocated an IP from the radius server. We maintain all these settings.
So the unique cellnumber, username and password combination will always get the same IP.
We have just enabled our Vodacom APN via MTNNS, and it seems to work in the same way, however the vodacom IPs had to be in a different 10.*.*.* range.
Our servers make a connection to the device on a specific port, and because the IPs are "static", we know which device we're talking to.
I'm sure that the device could initiate the connection, but haven't tested this.
Hope that helps.
The company that I work for has a private MTN APN from MTNNS, and the IP addresses in the private 10.*.*.* range.
We run 2 radius servers at our premises. These radius servers use the cellphone number, username and password to authenticate the device. Once authenticated, the device is allocated an IP from the radius server. We maintain all these settings.
So the unique cellnumber, username and password combination will always get the same IP.
We have just enabled our Vodacom APN via MTNNS, and it seems to work in the same way, however the vodacom IPs had to be in a different 10.*.*.* range.
Our servers make a connection to the device on a specific port, and because the IPs are "static", we know which device we're talking to.
I'm sure that the device could initiate the connection, but haven't tested this.
Hope that helps.
morkhans
08-05-2010, 08:20 AM
The unrestricted APN will give you a dynamic address to which you can route any unsolicited traffic. i.e. if you are hosting an application that a client or technician needs to connect to from a remote location, you can do that. You can use a service like dyndns to give you a predictable way of contacting the device.
Mangoman20
08-05-2010, 04:35 PM
The unrestricted APN will give you a dynamic address to which you can route any unsolicited traffic. i.e. if you are hosting an application that a client or technician needs to connect to from a remote location, you can do that. You can use a service like dyndns to give you a predictable way of contacting the device.
Thanks morkhans,
Problem is I am not using PC's. I will be using various biometric devices which only work off ip's so cannot use a dyndns client. Will have to go private APN.
Another question for APN providers, IS or MTNSS ? Can I not setup one directly with Vodacom ?
Thanks morkhans,
Problem is I am not using PC's. I will be using various biometric devices which only work off ip's so cannot use a dyndns client. Will have to go private APN.
Another question for APN providers, IS or MTNSS ? Can I not setup one directly with Vodacom ?
morkhans
08-05-2010, 06:04 PM
Thanks morkhans,
Problem is I am not using PC's. I will be using various biometric devices which only work off ip's so cannot use a dyndns client. Will have to go private APN.
Another question for APN providers, IS or MTNSS ? Can I not setup one directly with Vodacom ?
You can talk directly to Vodacom. Best is probably to call Vodacom Business, otherwise PM VodacomData who can hook you up with the correct person.
Problem is I am not using PC's. I will be using various biometric devices which only work off ip's so cannot use a dyndns client. Will have to go private APN.
Another question for APN providers, IS or MTNSS ? Can I not setup one directly with Vodacom ?
You can talk directly to Vodacom. Best is probably to call Vodacom Business, otherwise PM VodacomData who can hook you up with the correct person.
VodacomData
09-05-2010, 04:22 PM
Hi Just responded to Mangoman 20
ambo
10-05-2010, 07:43 AM
Another question for APN providers, IS or MTNSS ? Can I not setup one directly with Vodacom ?I setup a private APN through Autopage. Vodacom refused to work with us directly.
Metaphysical
16-09-2010, 10:04 AM
Hi there,
I cannot seem to host a dota game with my phone's HSDPA the connection is great and I play SC2 and it's all good, I just have a problem hosting dota games.
I have an HTC Desire on the Vodacom network
Should I have to worry about portforwarding with HSDPA?
Thanks, I hope this in the appropriate section.
I cannot seem to host a dota game with my phone's HSDPA the connection is great and I play SC2 and it's all good, I just have a problem hosting dota games.
I have an HTC Desire on the Vodacom network
Should I have to worry about portforwarding with HSDPA?
Thanks, I hope this in the appropriate section.
morkhans
16-09-2010, 10:25 AM
Hi there,
I cannot seem to host a dota game with my phone's HSDPA the connection is great and I play SC2 and it's all good, I just have a problem hosting dota games.
I have an HTC Desire on the Vodacom network
Should I have to worry about portforwarding with HSDPA?
Thanks, I hope this in the appropriate section.
You want to apply for the unrestricted APN
I cannot seem to host a dota game with my phone's HSDPA the connection is great and I play SC2 and it's all good, I just have a problem hosting dota games.
I have an HTC Desire on the Vodacom network
Should I have to worry about portforwarding with HSDPA?
Thanks, I hope this in the appropriate section.
You want to apply for the unrestricted APN
Metaphysical
16-09-2010, 05:00 PM
You want to apply for the unrestricted APN
Thank you,
I will make the assumption that this is the only way? I will not be able to allow only the required ports needed to host dota? thus leaving my anoos vulnerable to the whole interwebs.
Thank you,
I will make the assumption that this is the only way? I will not be able to allow only the required ports needed to host dota? thus leaving my anoos vulnerable to the whole interwebs.
ginggs
16-09-2010, 07:55 PM
I will make the assumption that this is the only way?
Yup.
I will not be able to allow only the required ports needed to host dota? thus leaving my anoos vulnerable to the whole interwebs.
Get a decent firewall like Zone Alarm (http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/anti-virus-spyware-free-download.htm) or Comodo (http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/firewall.php) to keep your anoos shut toight.
Yup.
I will not be able to allow only the required ports needed to host dota? thus leaving my anoos vulnerable to the whole interwebs.
Get a decent firewall like Zone Alarm (http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/anti-virus-spyware-free-download.htm) or Comodo (http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/firewall.php) to keep your anoos shut toight.
Metaphysical
17-09-2010, 12:46 AM
Get a decent firewall like Zone Alarm (http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/anti-virus-spyware-free-download.htm) or Comodo (http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/firewall.php) to keep your anoos shut toight.
awesome, thanks for the help!
awesome, thanks for the help!
Nitro Mini
12-10-2010, 10:08 AM
Hi,
Please excuse me if I have touched on a previous subject but I was unable to find the information I am looking for any where!
I have a Hua Wei K3565 USB modem with a prepaid Vodacom SIM. I am playing an online game called Warcraft III and I am able to play online. The problem is if I host a game online other people can see the game but cannot join. I have found that the problem lies with the port forwarding. Various forums and answers explain how to fix this common problem if you are using a router but I have found nothing for a USB modem.
I am using AVG and I have opened the required ports (6112-6119 TCP and UDP) on Windows firewall but the PFPortchecker still says the ports are closed when I test them. I also tried enabling IPv6 (thought it might help) but it does stay enabled when I reconnect to the internet.
Please can someone help me!
Thanks.
Please excuse me if I have touched on a previous subject but I was unable to find the information I am looking for any where!
I have a Hua Wei K3565 USB modem with a prepaid Vodacom SIM. I am playing an online game called Warcraft III and I am able to play online. The problem is if I host a game online other people can see the game but cannot join. I have found that the problem lies with the port forwarding. Various forums and answers explain how to fix this common problem if you are using a router but I have found nothing for a USB modem.
I am using AVG and I have opened the required ports (6112-6119 TCP and UDP) on Windows firewall but the PFPortchecker still says the ports are closed when I test them. I also tried enabling IPv6 (thought it might help) but it does stay enabled when I reconnect to the internet.
Please can someone help me!
Thanks.
morkhans
12-10-2010, 10:24 AM
Hi,
Please excuse me if I have touched on a previous subject but I was unable to find the information I am looking for any where!
I have a Hua Wei K3565 USB modem with a prepaid Vodacom SIM. I am playing an online game called Warcraft III and I am able to play online. The problem is if I host a game online other people can see the game but cannot join. I have found that the problem lies with the port forwarding. Various forums and answers explain how to fix this common problem if you are using a router but I have found nothing for a USB modem.
I am using AVG and I have opened the required ports (6112-6119 TCP and UDP) on Windows firewall but the PFPortchecker still says the ports are closed when I test them. I also tried enabling IPv6 (thought it might help) but it does stay enabled when I reconnect to the internet.
Please can someone help me!
Thanks.
Your problem is not port forwarding (which only applies when you are using a router running NAT). You need to apply for the unrestricted APN if you want to allow unsolicited inbound connections.
Please excuse me if I have touched on a previous subject but I was unable to find the information I am looking for any where!
I have a Hua Wei K3565 USB modem with a prepaid Vodacom SIM. I am playing an online game called Warcraft III and I am able to play online. The problem is if I host a game online other people can see the game but cannot join. I have found that the problem lies with the port forwarding. Various forums and answers explain how to fix this common problem if you are using a router but I have found nothing for a USB modem.
I am using AVG and I have opened the required ports (6112-6119 TCP and UDP) on Windows firewall but the PFPortchecker still says the ports are closed when I test them. I also tried enabling IPv6 (thought it might help) but it does stay enabled when I reconnect to the internet.
Please can someone help me!
Thanks.
Your problem is not port forwarding (which only applies when you are using a router running NAT). You need to apply for the unrestricted APN if you want to allow unsolicited inbound connections.
Nitro Mini
12-10-2010, 11:12 AM
Your problem is not port forwarding (which only applies when you are using a router running NAT). You need to apply for the unrestricted APN if you want to allow unsolicited inbound connections.
Thank you for clearing that up! So how do I apply? Through Vodacom?
Ok I found it! Thank you so much! http://old.vodacom.co.za/services/unrestricted_apn/get.jsp
I will revert back here if I find any new information that is helpfull.
Thank you for clearing that up! So how do I apply? Through Vodacom?
Ok I found it! Thank you so much! http://old.vodacom.co.za/services/unrestricted_apn/get.jsp
I will revert back here if I find any new information that is helpfull.
Hymn
15-10-2010, 03:55 PM
Maybe somebody could shed some light on this issue I'm having.
I have a K3765-Z modem and vodacom prepaid. I use this with internet connection sharing to play on Xbox Live (I can't get better internet where I live :/) and want my NAT settings to show "Open" which requires Unrestricted APN, from what I've read.
Anyway. I contacted Vodacom to set up my Unrestricted APN. Scanned the forms, sent them through, recieved the e-mail all was good and APN was unrestricted some time later.
When connecting to Xbox Live it would still show my NAT settings as "Moderate", which was weird, considering I've done what needed to be done. I called it a lost cause and left it at that, thinking this problem would never come right (I need my NAT settings on "Open" for matchmaking purposes and IM on Xbox Live). Some time shortly afterwards my Xbox RROD'd on me and died, so I bought a new one and it came shortly after.
When setting the new Xbox up, I connected to Live and my NAT settings showed "Open" - Success!
So I played my heart out that evening and switched off the Xbox once done. After that, every time I connect to Xbox Live it shows me "Moderate" NAT settings again. I can never win.
I was wondering if this issue is not because of automatic IP on the Xbox, opposed to a static and my DNS settings on auto. I'm not too clued up on networking, so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I have a K3765-Z modem and vodacom prepaid. I use this with internet connection sharing to play on Xbox Live (I can't get better internet where I live :/) and want my NAT settings to show "Open" which requires Unrestricted APN, from what I've read.
Anyway. I contacted Vodacom to set up my Unrestricted APN. Scanned the forms, sent them through, recieved the e-mail all was good and APN was unrestricted some time later.
When connecting to Xbox Live it would still show my NAT settings as "Moderate", which was weird, considering I've done what needed to be done. I called it a lost cause and left it at that, thinking this problem would never come right (I need my NAT settings on "Open" for matchmaking purposes and IM on Xbox Live). Some time shortly afterwards my Xbox RROD'd on me and died, so I bought a new one and it came shortly after.
When setting the new Xbox up, I connected to Live and my NAT settings showed "Open" - Success!
So I played my heart out that evening and switched off the Xbox once done. After that, every time I connect to Xbox Live it shows me "Moderate" NAT settings again. I can never win.
I was wondering if this issue is not because of automatic IP on the Xbox, opposed to a static and my DNS settings on auto. I'm not too clued up on networking, so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
ginggs
15-10-2010, 04:53 PM
I was wondering if this issue is not because of automatic IP on the Xbox, opposed to a static and my DNS settings on auto. I'm not too clued up on networking, so any help would be appreciated.
If I'm understanding your setup correctly, you have Windows PC with Internet Connection Sharing sharing a Vodacom dial-up connection on the 'unrestricted' APN.
Your Xbox should be set to automatically get its IP and DNS configuration.
In this setup, your PC is acting as a router, so although you have the 'unrestricted' APN which allows incoming connections through to your PC, you still need to set up port-forwarding on your PC so that incoming connections for the ports required by the game on your Xbox get forwarded to the Xbox.
If I'm understanding your setup correctly, you have Windows PC with Internet Connection Sharing sharing a Vodacom dial-up connection on the 'unrestricted' APN.
Your Xbox should be set to automatically get its IP and DNS configuration.
In this setup, your PC is acting as a router, so although you have the 'unrestricted' APN which allows incoming connections through to your PC, you still need to set up port-forwarding on your PC so that incoming connections for the ports required by the game on your Xbox get forwarded to the Xbox.
morkhans
15-10-2010, 04:54 PM
The key question is where is the K3765-Z plugged into and have you changed the APN settings to "unrestricted"? If you have it plugged into a router then that needs to forward ports to the Xbox.
Lope
22-10-2010, 04:30 PM
My Vote counts too! why close the Poll?
I've got an Unrestricted APN from vodacom. Was a bit of a mission filling out a form etc.
They shouldn't make it such a hassle!
Mweb just has an option in their console.
Its all very well that they're protecting the n00bs, but they must TELL THEIR CUSTOMERS THEY'RE BLOCKING CONNECTIONS.
I wasted 4 hours trying to figure out if there was a bug in the software I was writing or what. Its a real pain in the ass if they block incoming connections without telling you.
At least now I know that some ISPs do it.
By the way if you want an unrestricted APN on vodacom do this:
Send vodacom their lame APN indemnity form (http://41.192.255.27/vcozadoc/services/unrestricted_apn/application_form.pdf)
make a dialup connection
user/pass (blank)
number: *99#
Control Panel>PhoneModems>ModemsTab>Modem Properties>Advanced>Extra
initialization Commands>
Unrestricted AT string: at+cgdcont=1,"IP","unrestricted"
I've got an Unrestricted APN from vodacom. Was a bit of a mission filling out a form etc.
They shouldn't make it such a hassle!
Mweb just has an option in their console.
Its all very well that they're protecting the n00bs, but they must TELL THEIR CUSTOMERS THEY'RE BLOCKING CONNECTIONS.
I wasted 4 hours trying to figure out if there was a bug in the software I was writing or what. Its a real pain in the ass if they block incoming connections without telling you.
At least now I know that some ISPs do it.
By the way if you want an unrestricted APN on vodacom do this:
Send vodacom their lame APN indemnity form (http://41.192.255.27/vcozadoc/services/unrestricted_apn/application_form.pdf)
make a dialup connection
user/pass (blank)
number: *99#
Control Panel>PhoneModems>ModemsTab>Modem Properties>Advanced>Extra
initialization Commands>
Unrestricted AT string: at+cgdcont=1,"IP","unrestricted"
midasza
01-12-2010, 03:16 PM
Adsl has been down at the office for a few days so we plugged a 3G card into the server. We moved the card contract to the unrestricted apn (internetvpn) and it connects fine. Everyone inside the office is browsing fine however the outside the office people are unable to connect to the server via dyndns and pop3. We have checked firewall and configuration settings from our side and all seems right. The data helpdesk says the sim is on the unrestricted apn and "all incoming ports" are open. Anyone else had this happen before?
deweyzeph
01-12-2010, 04:25 PM
You are using the wrong APN, the correct apn is "unrestricted", not "internetvpn".
midasza
01-12-2010, 04:54 PM
You are using the wrong APN, the correct apn is "unrestricted", not "internetvpn".
That resolved it thank you.
That resolved it thank you.
Treschen
06-12-2010, 10:28 AM
Hi all
I have issues with my vodacom 3g card and netgear router when i setup port foward on this router for vnc port 5900 it does not allow me on the pc i setup, I have succesfully setup dynamic dns and when i ping the dynamic dns name it resolves to an ip adress but it does not ping my router
Please help,
Is vodacom blocking ports ?
I have issues with my vodacom 3g card and netgear router when i setup port foward on this router for vnc port 5900 it does not allow me on the pc i setup, I have succesfully setup dynamic dns and when i ping the dynamic dns name it resolves to an ip adress but it does not ping my router
Please help,
Is vodacom blocking ports ?
morkhans
06-12-2010, 10:42 AM
You need to apply for the unrestricted APN. Call 155 for assistance.
jhesalb
08-12-2010, 11:35 AM
Hi
Please can you shed some light on my current problem.
I understand that vodacom 3g on the default apn does not allow incoming connections.
However is is possible to still remote into my machine at home using ultravnc.
I have ultravnc server running on the machine at home but can't seem to connect to it from the internet.
which IP address should I use the 41.... or the 196...
Your feedback would be really appreciated.
Thanks
Please can you shed some light on my current problem.
I understand that vodacom 3g on the default apn does not allow incoming connections.
However is is possible to still remote into my machine at home using ultravnc.
I have ultravnc server running on the machine at home but can't seem to connect to it from the internet.
which IP address should I use the 41.... or the 196...
Your feedback would be really appreciated.
Thanks
morkhans
08-12-2010, 11:54 AM
Hi
Please can you shed some light on my current problem.
I understand that vodacom 3g on the default apn does not allow incoming connections.
However is is possible to still remote into my machine at home using ultravnc.
I have ultravnc server running on the machine at home but can't seem to connect to it from the internet.
which IP address should I use the 41.... or the 196...
Your feedback would be really appreciated.
Thanks
No you can't.
Remote tools like logmein and teamviewer will work because the client makes a connection out which facilitates the link back in.
Please can you shed some light on my current problem.
I understand that vodacom 3g on the default apn does not allow incoming connections.
However is is possible to still remote into my machine at home using ultravnc.
I have ultravnc server running on the machine at home but can't seem to connect to it from the internet.
which IP address should I use the 41.... or the 196...
Your feedback would be really appreciated.
Thanks
No you can't.
Remote tools like logmein and teamviewer will work because the client makes a connection out which facilitates the link back in.
Reelix
23-01-2011, 02:00 PM
Hi all,
I'm just wondering how one would go about enabling incoming connections on a Vodacom SIM Card, and was wondering if it costs extra :)
Thanks!
- Reelix
I'm just wondering how one would go about enabling incoming connections on a Vodacom SIM Card, and was wondering if it costs extra :)
Thanks!
- Reelix
ginggs
23-01-2011, 02:09 PM
http://www.vodacom.co.za/vodacom/services/Broadband/Unrestricted+APN?selected=
No extra charges (except, of course, the traffic).
No extra charges (except, of course, the traffic).
Reelix
25-01-2011, 03:21 PM
"Good day
Please note that the unrestricted APN has been activated as per your request."
at+cgdcont=1,"ip","unrestricted"
Is that correct? As I am still unable to receive incoming connections (Am even unpingable :|)
I received the e-mail 5 hours ago - Does it take awhile to enable?
My friend gets 100% packet loss pinging my IP
Pinging vc-41-9-19-202.umts.vodacom.co.za [41.9.19.202] with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Windows Firewall is off, so that's not the issue
Please note that the unrestricted APN has been activated as per your request."
at+cgdcont=1,"ip","unrestricted"
Is that correct? As I am still unable to receive incoming connections (Am even unpingable :|)
I received the e-mail 5 hours ago - Does it take awhile to enable?
My friend gets 100% packet loss pinging my IP
Pinging vc-41-9-19-202.umts.vodacom.co.za [41.9.19.202] with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Windows Firewall is off, so that's not the issue
morkhans
25-01-2011, 03:29 PM
Have you set your APN? Typically unrestricted APN IPs fall in the 41.192.x.x range.
Reelix
25-01-2011, 03:45 PM
Have you set your APN? Typically unrestricted APN IPs fall in the 41.192.x.x range.
Hmmm - It seems it decided to connect to its own one (Stupid modem :p), with the "internet" APN still set - I removed that one, changed the APN of the existing one to "internet" and it connected - I then disconnected, changed it to "unrestricted" and got an "Error - Could not connect" - Seems it's not as unrestricted as I thought it was o_O
It's now back on "internet" so I could type this post
Hmmm - It seems it decided to connect to its own one (Stupid modem :p), with the "internet" APN still set - I removed that one, changed the APN of the existing one to "internet" and it connected - I then disconnected, changed it to "unrestricted" and got an "Error - Could not connect" - Seems it's not as unrestricted as I thought it was o_O
It's now back on "internet" so I could type this post
Electron1
11-03-2011, 12:02 PM
I have had great difficulty setting up a 3G router as a failover for a client whose ADSL was faulty and Telkom took 4 days to repair.
Twice phoned Vodacom support and explained that I could not route inbound mail on port 25 (both times the support person inisisted inbound mail is port 110!). In fact I mentioned I could not establish inbound connections on any of the ports I had set up (25, 443, 1194). I was told that there is no restricition on Vodacom side.
After many wasted hours I discovered that there is a restriction on all incoming connections! (it was on the mybb forums but well hidden).
If you need inbound routing over 3G ask for your SIM to connect to the Unrestricted APN and in your config on the router specify the APN as Unrestricted (I believe it must be capital U as posted here).
After requesting Unrestricted APN the routing was perfect. If only this information was more easily available.
Apparently this is the same for the other Cell networks - can anyone verify?
Twice phoned Vodacom support and explained that I could not route inbound mail on port 25 (both times the support person inisisted inbound mail is port 110!). In fact I mentioned I could not establish inbound connections on any of the ports I had set up (25, 443, 1194). I was told that there is no restricition on Vodacom side.
After many wasted hours I discovered that there is a restriction on all incoming connections! (it was on the mybb forums but well hidden).
If you need inbound routing over 3G ask for your SIM to connect to the Unrestricted APN and in your config on the router specify the APN as Unrestricted (I believe it must be capital U as posted here).
After requesting Unrestricted APN the routing was perfect. If only this information was more easily available.
Apparently this is the same for the other Cell networks - can anyone verify?
Anthro
17-03-2011, 03:51 PM
VData Dude I need to get this query sorted ASAP.
I requested the enabling of the unrestricted APN Yesterday 14:00PM, and got a SMS this morning stating it had been done (08:00AM)
I then checked after setting my APN to unrestricted, and found that I was still being routed though your core servers, 10.x ip range - thus no public IP.
Was then told to wait 2 hours. and then try again - 7hours later I am yet to get this sorted.
Get your act together. Please
I requested the enabling of the unrestricted APN Yesterday 14:00PM, and got a SMS this morning stating it had been done (08:00AM)
I then checked after setting my APN to unrestricted, and found that I was still being routed though your core servers, 10.x ip range - thus no public IP.
Was then told to wait 2 hours. and then try again - 7hours later I am yet to get this sorted.
Get your act together. Please
morkhans
17-03-2011, 04:56 PM
VData Dude I need to get this query sorted ASAP.
I requested the enabling of the unrestricted APN Yesterday 14:00PM, and got a SMS this morning stating it had been done (08:00AM)
I then checked after setting my APN to unrestricted, and found that I was still being routed though your core servers, 10.x ip range - thus no public IP.
Was then told to wait 2 hours. and then try again - 7hours later I am yet to get this sorted.
Get your act together. Please
The routing will still look similar. If you can connect to the unrestricted APN it's working. Your IP should be 41.192.x.x
I requested the enabling of the unrestricted APN Yesterday 14:00PM, and got a SMS this morning stating it had been done (08:00AM)
I then checked after setting my APN to unrestricted, and found that I was still being routed though your core servers, 10.x ip range - thus no public IP.
Was then told to wait 2 hours. and then try again - 7hours later I am yet to get this sorted.
Get your act together. Please
The routing will still look similar. If you can connect to the unrestricted APN it's working. Your IP should be 41.192.x.x
Anthro
17-03-2011, 07:24 PM
No 41.x.x IP - still...
ambo
17-03-2011, 07:58 PM
No 41.x.x IP - still...When you do an 'ipconfig' from the command line? Or http://www.whatismyip.com/ ?
IIRC all Vodacom users are on public IPs on all APNs. Couple of intermediate routers reply with private IPs but the endpoints are all public.
IIRC all Vodacom users are on public IPs on all APNs. Couple of intermediate routers reply with private IPs but the endpoints are all public.
Anthro
17-03-2011, 08:00 PM
Still the old 'nated' ip. unable to access remotely etc ..
ambo
17-03-2011, 08:01 PM
Still the old 'nated' ip. unable to access remotely etc ..Post the output of ipconfig for us please.
Anthro
17-03-2011, 08:02 PM
I am not at the client's premises, left there about 4PM already :)
ambo
17-03-2011, 08:05 PM
I am not at the client's premises, left there about 4PM already :)What device are you using to connect. Are you using tethering?
Anthro
17-03-2011, 08:05 PM
Vodafone Dongle - Vodafone software built in, single machine, no ICS
ambo
17-03-2011, 08:07 PM
Vodafone Dongle - Vodafone software built in, single machine, no ICSPost some traceroutes and ipconfig dumps when you're back on site and we can try help you.
Anthro
17-03-2011, 08:11 PM
You work @ Vodacom ? :D
jannievanzyl
17-03-2011, 09:47 PM
You work @ Vodacom ? :D
No, but ambo knows his IP.
You 100% sure you've configured the APN to 'unrestricted'?
If so, send your MSISDN (cell number) together with the region you're in to VD and he can get the guys to check why you're getting a NAT'd IP pushed back.
But check that config again, seems you're still on the internet APN. IIRC, you need to unselect 'default' APN in some of the dashboards before the entered APN will work. Or something like that.
No, but ambo knows his IP.
You 100% sure you've configured the APN to 'unrestricted'?
If so, send your MSISDN (cell number) together with the region you're in to VD and he can get the guys to check why you're getting a NAT'd IP pushed back.
But check that config again, seems you're still on the internet APN. IIRC, you need to unselect 'default' APN in some of the dashboards before the entered APN will work. Or something like that.
Anthro
18-03-2011, 07:19 AM
Definitely not a config issue, even manually set connection strings :)
Will send through the detail to VD
Will send through the detail to VD
portcullis
24-04-2011, 10:52 PM
I've got a bit of a technology experiment going on and it looks to me as though I've painted myself into a corner.
I've built quite a serious 3G router using these items:
RB411U (http://www.miro.co.za/detail.aspx?pid=921&p=Wireless&sp=MikroTik%20WISP%20Solutions&spp=MikroTik%20Boards)
Sierra MC8792 Card (http://www.miro.co.za/detail.aspx?pid=1203&p=Wireless&sp=Mini-PCI%20and%20Mini-PCI%20Express%20Cards&spp=Cellular%203G)
11dBi GSM Yagi (http://www.miro.co.za/detail.aspx?pid=1165&p=Wireless&sp=Antennas%20-%200.9%20~%201.8GHz%20%28GSM%20&%203G%29&spp=Yagi)
This is a deadly combo and is perfect for what I want to do, namely drop the router in a remote site and still be able to connect to the 3G network, but here's my problem:
How do I get Vodacom to give me a proper, public IP address when this lot connects to them?
Each time I connect, I get a 10.x.y.z private IP address that then gets NATted to a public IP address.
I need a public IP address as I want to run DynDNS on the router and connect to it via the Vodacom network. I'm not asking for a static IP address, just a public IP address.
The plan is to drop these at all our remote sites and leave them connected so that we can get into the routers if the primary wireless backbones were to go down. It's easy to set DynDNS up on MikroTik, which means it's easy to access the router using the same fully qualified domain name each time - even if the public IP were to change.
More and more companies and individuals are going to the likes of Scoop, Miro, Maxload and Uniterm, buying 5GHz radios and setting up point to point connections without any thought to the channel frequency or channel width that they are using. This is causing established links that have been running for a long time to just drop for no reason. If the other end of a link is 30km away, somebody has to then get into a vehicle and drive there and scan the airwaves with another person at the other side of the link doing the same until a clear frequency has been found. Then as soon as the next idiot comes along and parks his 30dBi Rocket5 dishes being used on a 5km link on the new frequency, the process has to be repeated again and again and again. It all takes time and costs money, so being able to log into a remote site would have a huge financial and time benefit.
Vodacom is doing a clever product called a data sim (http://www.vodacom.co.za/vodacom/services/Broadband/Broadband+Services/Multi+Data+SIM) that's perfect for what we want to do as there's no voice component attached to it.
I've built quite a serious 3G router using these items:
RB411U (http://www.miro.co.za/detail.aspx?pid=921&p=Wireless&sp=MikroTik%20WISP%20Solutions&spp=MikroTik%20Boards)
Sierra MC8792 Card (http://www.miro.co.za/detail.aspx?pid=1203&p=Wireless&sp=Mini-PCI%20and%20Mini-PCI%20Express%20Cards&spp=Cellular%203G)
11dBi GSM Yagi (http://www.miro.co.za/detail.aspx?pid=1165&p=Wireless&sp=Antennas%20-%200.9%20~%201.8GHz%20%28GSM%20&%203G%29&spp=Yagi)
This is a deadly combo and is perfect for what I want to do, namely drop the router in a remote site and still be able to connect to the 3G network, but here's my problem:
How do I get Vodacom to give me a proper, public IP address when this lot connects to them?
Each time I connect, I get a 10.x.y.z private IP address that then gets NATted to a public IP address.
I need a public IP address as I want to run DynDNS on the router and connect to it via the Vodacom network. I'm not asking for a static IP address, just a public IP address.
The plan is to drop these at all our remote sites and leave them connected so that we can get into the routers if the primary wireless backbones were to go down. It's easy to set DynDNS up on MikroTik, which means it's easy to access the router using the same fully qualified domain name each time - even if the public IP were to change.
More and more companies and individuals are going to the likes of Scoop, Miro, Maxload and Uniterm, buying 5GHz radios and setting up point to point connections without any thought to the channel frequency or channel width that they are using. This is causing established links that have been running for a long time to just drop for no reason. If the other end of a link is 30km away, somebody has to then get into a vehicle and drive there and scan the airwaves with another person at the other side of the link doing the same until a clear frequency has been found. Then as soon as the next idiot comes along and parks his 30dBi Rocket5 dishes being used on a 5km link on the new frequency, the process has to be repeated again and again and again. It all takes time and costs money, so being able to log into a remote site would have a huge financial and time benefit.
Vodacom is doing a clever product called a data sim (http://www.vodacom.co.za/vodacom/services/Broadband/Broadband+Services/Multi+Data+SIM) that's perfect for what we want to do as there's no voice component attached to it.
ginggs
25-04-2011, 12:44 AM
What you need is the 'unrestricted' APN which doesn't block inbound connections.
portcullis
25-04-2011, 08:51 AM
What you need is the 'unrestricted' APN which doesn't block inbound connections.
How do I get this?
How do I get this?
ginggs
25-04-2011, 09:00 AM
How do I get this?
http://www.vodacom.co.za/portal/site/vodacom/menuitem.1e08ea522b12ad48d52736822de217a0/?vgnextoid=c5abeb818104b210VgnVCM100000cda5710aRCR D&vgnextchannel=d2ac8875baf25210VgnVCM100000d02e710a RCRD&vgnextfmt=format6%2Fjavascript%3Atop.nullSrc%28%29&selected=4_a_Vod_3_Unr_884&ciFormat=format6/javascript:top.nullSrc%28%29&ht=t
@Mod: The link in the first post gives a 404 error.
http://www.vodacom.co.za/portal/site/vodacom/menuitem.1e08ea522b12ad48d52736822de217a0/?vgnextoid=c5abeb818104b210VgnVCM100000cda5710aRCR D&vgnextchannel=d2ac8875baf25210VgnVCM100000d02e710a RCRD&vgnextfmt=format6%2Fjavascript%3Atop.nullSrc%28%29&selected=4_a_Vod_3_Unr_884&ciFormat=format6/javascript:top.nullSrc%28%29&ht=t
@Mod: The link in the first post gives a 404 error.
portcullis
25-04-2011, 12:53 PM
Thank you ginggs. This is much appreciated.
morkhans
25-04-2011, 02:01 PM
http://www.vodacom.co.za/portal/site/vodacom/menuitem.1e08ea522b12ad48d52736822de217a0/?vgnextoid=c5abeb818104b210VgnVCM100000cda5710aRCR D&vgnextchannel=d2ac8875baf25210VgnVCM100000d02e710a RCRD&vgnextfmt=format6%2Fjavascript%3Atop.nullSrc%28%29&selected=4_a_Vod_3_Unr_884&ciFormat=format6/javascript:top.nullSrc%28%29&ht=t
@Mod: The link in the first post gives a 404 error.
Thanks, updated.
@Mod: The link in the first post gives a 404 error.
Thanks, updated.
portcullis
27-04-2011, 10:53 AM
So I faxed them the form and a copy of my ID yesterday. They then called me at an unmentionable hour this morning to tell me that the line had been converted to the unrestricted APN.
I then disconnected the PPP circuit and reconnected. However, I'm still being allocated a 10.64.64.x IP address.
Am I missing something here?
Should I not be getting a public IP address?
I then disconnected the PPP circuit and reconnected. However, I'm still being allocated a 10.64.64.x IP address.
Am I missing something here?
Should I not be getting a public IP address?
ginggs
27-04-2011, 10:57 AM
I then disconnected the PPP circuit and reconnected. However, I'm still being allocated a 10.64.64.x IP address.
You need to change the APN from 'internet' to 'unrestricted' in your PPP settings.
Edit: Not sure why you are seeing a 10.64.64.x address, IIRC even on the 'internet' APN you should be getting a public IP, the only difference is on the 'internet' APN all incoming ports are blocked.
You need to change the APN from 'internet' to 'unrestricted' in your PPP settings.
Edit: Not sure why you are seeing a 10.64.64.x address, IIRC even on the 'internet' APN you should be getting a public IP, the only difference is on the 'internet' APN all incoming ports are blocked.
portcullis
27-04-2011, 11:28 AM
You need to change the APN from 'internet' to 'unrestricted' in your PPP settings.
Edit: Not sure why you are seeing a 10.64.64.x address, IIRC even on the 'internet' APN you should be getting a public IP, the only difference is on the 'internet' APN all incoming ports are blocked.
Thanks ginggs.
I changed the APN to 'unrestricted', but all it did was change my IP address from 10.64.64.x to 10.64.64.x+1
Ek weet nie. Suppose it's time to email 155datasupport and hear what they have to say. Unless someone else has any ideas?
Edit: Not sure why you are seeing a 10.64.64.x address, IIRC even on the 'internet' APN you should be getting a public IP, the only difference is on the 'internet' APN all incoming ports are blocked.
Thanks ginggs.
I changed the APN to 'unrestricted', but all it did was change my IP address from 10.64.64.x to 10.64.64.x+1
Ek weet nie. Suppose it's time to email 155datasupport and hear what they have to say. Unless someone else has any ideas?
portcullis
27-04-2011, 11:32 AM
Update...this is a little weird.
I changed the connection method from "Dial on demand" to "Always on" and suddenly it's giving me a 41.192.145.y IP address.
Now for the even weirder part. Vodacom Business to Vodacom 3G - routes halfway around the world.
I changed the connection method from "Dial on demand" to "Always on" and suddenly it's giving me a 41.192.145.y IP address.
Now for the even weirder part. Vodacom Business to Vodacom 3G - routes halfway around the world.
morkhans
27-04-2011, 12:17 PM
Update...this is a little weird.
I changed the connection method from "Dial on demand" to "Always on" and suddenly it's giving me a 41.192.145.y IP address.
Now for the even weirder part. Vodacom Business to Vodacom 3G - routes halfway around the world.
The 41.192.x.x range is correct for unrestricted APN. You should always fall in that range. Maybe something hadn't filtered through.
Show us an example traceroute.
I changed the connection method from "Dial on demand" to "Always on" and suddenly it's giving me a 41.192.145.y IP address.
Now for the even weirder part. Vodacom Business to Vodacom 3G - routes halfway around the world.
The 41.192.x.x range is correct for unrestricted APN. You should always fall in that range. Maybe something hadn't filtered through.
Show us an example traceroute.
portcullis
27-04-2011, 12:26 PM
Show us an example traceroute.
This is from RouterOS:
[admin@Helderberg_1] > tool trace news.bbc.co.uk interface=ppp-out1
ADDRESS STATUS
1 10.17.14.12 timeout timeout 240ms
2 10.113.139.158 179ms 159ms 161ms
3 196.207.42.18 151ms 170ms 210ms
4 192.168.108.105 581ms 200ms 210ms
mpls-label=16166 ttl=255 exp=2 more-labels
mpls-label=3147 ttl=255 exp=2
5 196.207.40.209 191ms 380ms 169ms
mpls-label=3147 exp=2
6 196.207.40.211 191ms 209ms 190ms
7 41.0.196.1 192ms 199ms 190ms
8 10.117.192.2 550ms 360ms 769ms
mpls-label=16188 ttl=255 exp=2
9 10.117.192.99 379ms 359ms 569ms
mpls-label=16316 ttl=255 exp=2
10 10.117.246.17 382ms 349ms 379ms
mpls-label=71 exp=2
11 41.0.246.5 380ms 369ms 399ms
12 83.245.126.93 412ms 399ms 380ms
13 212.58.238.153 401ms 410ms 379ms
14 212.58.239.62 390ms 399ms 410ms
15 212.58.251.44 351ms 360ms 359ms
16 212.58.244.61 373ms 399ms 399ms
I still can't ping it from outside, though.
Suspect I need to point the Yagi down a bit, but that's for another day as this is all still experimental at this stage.
This is from RouterOS:
[admin@Helderberg_1] > tool trace news.bbc.co.uk interface=ppp-out1
ADDRESS STATUS
1 10.17.14.12 timeout timeout 240ms
2 10.113.139.158 179ms 159ms 161ms
3 196.207.42.18 151ms 170ms 210ms
4 192.168.108.105 581ms 200ms 210ms
mpls-label=16166 ttl=255 exp=2 more-labels
mpls-label=3147 ttl=255 exp=2
5 196.207.40.209 191ms 380ms 169ms
mpls-label=3147 exp=2
6 196.207.40.211 191ms 209ms 190ms
7 41.0.196.1 192ms 199ms 190ms
8 10.117.192.2 550ms 360ms 769ms
mpls-label=16188 ttl=255 exp=2
9 10.117.192.99 379ms 359ms 569ms
mpls-label=16316 ttl=255 exp=2
10 10.117.246.17 382ms 349ms 379ms
mpls-label=71 exp=2
11 41.0.246.5 380ms 369ms 399ms
12 83.245.126.93 412ms 399ms 380ms
13 212.58.238.153 401ms 410ms 379ms
14 212.58.239.62 390ms 399ms 410ms
15 212.58.251.44 351ms 360ms 359ms
16 212.58.244.61 373ms 399ms 399ms
I still can't ping it from outside, though.
Suspect I need to point the Yagi down a bit, but that's for another day as this is all still experimental at this stage.
ginggs
27-04-2011, 01:01 PM
Suspect I need to point the Yagi down a bit, but that's for another day as this is all still experimental at this stage.
O/T: Are you using RouterOS 5.1?
You can fiddle with the Data Channel and Info Channel and you'll be able to retrieve operator info and signal strength from PPP Info in WinBox.
For my Huawei E1820 I had to set Data Channel to 0 and Info Channel to 3, YMMV.
O/T: Are you using RouterOS 5.1?
You can fiddle with the Data Channel and Info Channel and you'll be able to retrieve operator info and signal strength from PPP Info in WinBox.
For my Huawei E1820 I had to set Data Channel to 0 and Info Channel to 3, YMMV.
portcullis
27-04-2011, 01:05 PM
O/T: Are you using RouterOS 5.1?
You can fiddle with the Data Channel and Info Channel and you'll be able to retrieve operator info and signal strength from PPP Info in WinBox.
For my Huawei E1820 I had to set Data Channel to 0 and Info Channel to 3, YMMV.
Negative. 4.16
5.1 Doesn't work properly with the Sierra cards. They tell me 5.2 does, but I've decided to wait two weeks for any issues to be resolved before I look to install it anywhere.
You can fiddle with the Data Channel and Info Channel and you'll be able to retrieve operator info and signal strength from PPP Info in WinBox.
For my Huawei E1820 I had to set Data Channel to 0 and Info Channel to 3, YMMV.
Negative. 4.16
5.1 Doesn't work properly with the Sierra cards. They tell me 5.2 does, but I've decided to wait two weeks for any issues to be resolved before I look to install it anywhere.
ginggs
27-04-2011, 01:16 PM
Negative. 4.16
Ah OK, maybe the signal strength, etc. won't be available to you then. 4.xx doesn't work properly with the new Huawei cards so I've been running 5.0 since the early release candidates.
Ah OK, maybe the signal strength, etc. won't be available to you then. 4.xx doesn't work properly with the new Huawei cards so I've been running 5.0 since the early release candidates.
portcullis
27-04-2011, 01:23 PM
Apart from clientside CCQ decreasing, the major problem I've had with 5 has been the fact that my two big multi processor routers - that each has 3 x RB14 with multiple radio cards in - aren't supported.
WarlorZ
04-05-2011, 03:05 PM
Hello Folks
I am using quite similiar equipment than portcullis...
I am using the following equipment layout
Mikrotik Layout :
Mikrotik RB411UAHR with a SimCom 5220 V1.04 it is then connected to the main of 9.5/11 dbi Yagi Antenna ( Model TDJ - 0825DS ) - All the equipment is from miro.
Vodacom simcard directly inserted into the RB411UAHR.
Using Winbox 4.5
I still don't know where to see the PPP link's DBI strength...
Also still troubling to have my Shared Wifi Connection Stable now - the onboard wifi (at default) is unstable, when trying to connect with my Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone - was told it might be a frequancy issues, since it barely 4m radius open floor...
Gotton a 9dbi NTYPE dipole to try boost the onboard a bit - haven't tested the stablity yet. Else been pondering to get myself a R52Hn Radio - Prefer the saying one shoe fits all.
Like the flexability of being able to go 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz - was originally wanting to try establish a wireless link to my work 17km's out of town - NOT LINE OF SIGHT. Detecting one of our towers with a Nanostation NS2 with a 24DBI grid, but connection was -83 at best till -105...
I have not yet done the UNRESTRICTED APN, I had signal issues where my connection was VERY UNSTABLE and recently vodacom installed a repeater at our house...
Repeater details
Pointing antenna A-LPDA-0044
Cellvine BDA-UMTS-16-22-AA-VBX ( 3G Pico Repeaters )
Cellvine BDA-GSM90-DCS18-13-22-VBX ( GSM\DCS Dual Band Repeater )
The maxinium peak i saw my PPP connection was 394kbps ( shown on a steam account as Call of Duty Black Ops - Updated )
I am using quite similiar equipment than portcullis...
I am using the following equipment layout
Mikrotik Layout :
Mikrotik RB411UAHR with a SimCom 5220 V1.04 it is then connected to the main of 9.5/11 dbi Yagi Antenna ( Model TDJ - 0825DS ) - All the equipment is from miro.
Vodacom simcard directly inserted into the RB411UAHR.
Using Winbox 4.5
I still don't know where to see the PPP link's DBI strength...
Also still troubling to have my Shared Wifi Connection Stable now - the onboard wifi (at default) is unstable, when trying to connect with my Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone - was told it might be a frequancy issues, since it barely 4m radius open floor...
Gotton a 9dbi NTYPE dipole to try boost the onboard a bit - haven't tested the stablity yet. Else been pondering to get myself a R52Hn Radio - Prefer the saying one shoe fits all.
Like the flexability of being able to go 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz - was originally wanting to try establish a wireless link to my work 17km's out of town - NOT LINE OF SIGHT. Detecting one of our towers with a Nanostation NS2 with a 24DBI grid, but connection was -83 at best till -105...
I have not yet done the UNRESTRICTED APN, I had signal issues where my connection was VERY UNSTABLE and recently vodacom installed a repeater at our house...
Repeater details
Pointing antenna A-LPDA-0044
Cellvine BDA-UMTS-16-22-AA-VBX ( 3G Pico Repeaters )
Cellvine BDA-GSM90-DCS18-13-22-VBX ( GSM\DCS Dual Band Repeater )
The maxinium peak i saw my PPP connection was 394kbps ( shown on a steam account as Call of Duty Black Ops - Updated )
ginggs
06-05-2011, 12:49 AM
I still don't know where to see the PPP link's DBI strength...
I think this is only available in RouterOS 5.x.
You can fiddle with the Data Channel and Info Channel and you'll be able to retrieve operator info and signal strength from PPP Info in WinBox.
For my Huawei E1820 I had to set Data Channel to 0 and Info Channel to 3, YMMV.
I think this is only available in RouterOS 5.x.
You can fiddle with the Data Channel and Info Channel and you'll be able to retrieve operator info and signal strength from PPP Info in WinBox.
For my Huawei E1820 I had to set Data Channel to 0 and Info Channel to 3, YMMV.
SoftDux-Rudi
25-05-2011, 01:18 PM
Why, exactly, does one need to apply for the APN (especially since many people don't even own printers, or fax machines anymore) just to get remote access to your own equipment?
Many of our clients want to connect to their NVR (Network Video Recorders) from the internet (to monitor their properties when not there) and this is such a show stopper and nuisance to apply for the APN every single time
Many of our clients want to connect to their NVR (Network Video Recorders) from the internet (to monitor their properties when not there) and this is such a show stopper and nuisance to apply for the APN every single time
ginggs
25-05-2011, 02:24 PM
Many of our clients want to connect to their NVR (Network Video Recorders) from the internet (to monitor their properties when not there) and this is such a show stopper and nuisance to apply for the APN every single time
There are millions more who don't, and who don't want to pay for unsolicited inbound traffic.
Be thankful that Vodacom at least have an unrestricted APN you can apply for.
There are millions more who don't, and who don't want to pay for unsolicited inbound traffic.
Be thankful that Vodacom at least have an unrestricted APN you can apply for.
SoftDux-Rudi
25-05-2011, 02:32 PM
unsolicited inbound traffic.
I think you got the meaning of "spam" wrong here.
ANY, and probably EVERY 3G router and PC capable of using 3G today will automatically block any incoming traffic as it is and the end users needs to purposefully unblock it for it to get through.
the problem with Vodacom's "clever" approach to this just adds another bunch of idiots who think they know best (and it seems you also think they know more than the average IT manager / geek here?) and think they can run your life. I simply don't agree with it. If that was the case though, then every single ISP, whether it's dialup, ISDN, ADSL, Diginet, WiFi, WiMAX, 3G, satallite, etc would also have done this - but they don't.
I think you got the meaning of "spam" wrong here.
ANY, and probably EVERY 3G router and PC capable of using 3G today will automatically block any incoming traffic as it is and the end users needs to purposefully unblock it for it to get through.
the problem with Vodacom's "clever" approach to this just adds another bunch of idiots who think they know best (and it seems you also think they know more than the average IT manager / geek here?) and think they can run your life. I simply don't agree with it. If that was the case though, then every single ISP, whether it's dialup, ISDN, ADSL, Diginet, WiFi, WiMAX, 3G, satallite, etc would also have done this - but they don't.
morkhans
25-05-2011, 02:35 PM
ANY, and probably EVERY 3G router and PC capable of using 3G today will automatically block any incoming traffic as it is and the end users needs to purposefully unblock it for it to get through.
That may be so, but you are still paying for that probe.
I'm quite happy with the internet vs. unrestricted APN. Would actually be great if you could request the same inbound limitation on ADSL.
That may be so, but you are still paying for that probe.
I'm quite happy with the internet vs. unrestricted APN. Would actually be great if you could request the same inbound limitation on ADSL.
Human.Debris
03-06-2011, 09:08 PM
Hi All
Just had confirmation my unrestricted APN application was successful. I need to know if I need to change any settings on my modem's software in order to 'enable' the service. I have the K4505-Z modem. The call centre agent said I didn't, but I am positive I read on the forum that there was a setting (can't find the thread now) that had to be changed.
Just had confirmation my unrestricted APN application was successful. I need to know if I need to change any settings on my modem's software in order to 'enable' the service. I have the K4505-Z modem. The call centre agent said I didn't, but I am positive I read on the forum that there was a setting (can't find the thread now) that had to be changed.
VodacomData
06-06-2011, 12:45 PM
Hi All
Just had confirmation my unrestricted APN application was successful. I need to know if I need to change any settings on my modem's software in order to 'enable' the service. I have the K4505-Z modem. The call centre agent said I didn't, but I am positive I read on the forum that there was a setting (can't find the thread now) that had to be changed.
Hi , you would need to edit the APN , it is currently internet and would need to be changed to unrestricted.
Just had confirmation my unrestricted APN application was successful. I need to know if I need to change any settings on my modem's software in order to 'enable' the service. I have the K4505-Z modem. The call centre agent said I didn't, but I am positive I read on the forum that there was a setting (can't find the thread now) that had to be changed.
Hi , you would need to edit the APN , it is currently internet and would need to be changed to unrestricted.
DrJohnZoidberg
10-07-2011, 06:52 PM
Hi,
I have been trying without any luck to remotely login to a ssh console on a laptop thats using a VC 3g modem. I have even tried changing ports, but this didn't work either. If I try and connect I just get a flashing cursor and nothing else.
Has anybody had any luck with this? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I have been trying without any luck to remotely login to a ssh console on a laptop thats using a VC 3g modem. I have even tried changing ports, but this didn't work either. If I try and connect I just get a flashing cursor and nothing else.
Has anybody had any luck with this? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
PsyWulf
10-07-2011, 07:11 PM
I do hope you have this 3g running on the open APN rather than the default APN that blocks all incoming connections
DrJohnZoidberg
10-07-2011, 10:38 PM
I do hope you have this 3g running on the open APN rather than the default APN that blocks all incoming connections
Sorry, this is the first time I am actually using mobile internet for this kind of purpose. How do I change to a open APN?
Thanks again.
Sorry, this is the first time I am actually using mobile internet for this kind of purpose. How do I change to a open APN?
Thanks again.
PsyWulf
10-07-2011, 10:41 PM
http://www.vodacom.co.za/portal/site/vodacom/menuitem.1e08ea522b12ad48d52736822de217a0/?vgnextoid=c5abeb818104b210VgnVCM100000cda5710aRCR D&vgnextchannel=d2ac8875baf25210VgnVCM100000d02e710a RCRD&vgnextfmt=format6%2Fjavascript%3Atop.nullSrc%28%29&selected=4_a_Vod_3_Unr_884&ciFormat=format6/javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:top.nullSrc%28%29&ht=t
dadiggle
10-07-2011, 11:12 PM
modem means theres no added security. If you got his IP tell him to open up a port for you. Use 22. The you can pwn his pc
PsyWulf
10-07-2011, 11:16 PM
modem means theres no added security. If you got his IP tell him to open up a port for you. Use 22. The you can pwn his pc
This contributed exactly dick zip-zero to the thread. Disregard
This contributed exactly dick zip-zero to the thread. Disregard
DrJohnZoidberg
10-07-2011, 11:46 PM
http://www.vodacom.co.za/portal/site/vodacom/menuitem.1e08ea522b12ad48d52736822de217a0/?vgnextoid=c5abeb818104b210VgnVCM100000cda5710aRCR D&vgnextchannel=d2ac8875baf25210VgnVCM100000d02e710a RCRD&vgnextfmt=format6%2Fjavascript%3Atop.nullSrc%28%29&selected=4_a_Vod_3_Unr_884&ciFormat=format6/javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:top.nullSrc%28%29&ht=t
Thanks! Learn something new everyday :)
Thanks! Learn something new everyday :)
DrJohnZoidberg
10-07-2011, 11:47 PM
modem means theres no added security. If you got his IP tell him to open up a port for you. Use 22. The you can pwn his pc
Shouldn't drink and post :D
Shouldn't drink and post :D
DrJohnZoidberg
11-07-2011, 11:07 AM
Thanks Vodacom - the process to activate the unrestricted APN was handled very quickly. I am up and running now.
garp
23-08-2011, 04:36 PM
Thanks Vodacom - the process to activate the unrestricted APN was handled very quickly. I am up and running now.
Aren't you lucky. Been trying continuously for a day to get a couple of sims enabled for the unrestricted APN - endless circles on 155 - repeatedly (5 times now) told it's been done but it hasn't. The devices need to get to the airport tomorrow morning and we're still f'ing around with Vodacom!!!
Aren't you lucky. Been trying continuously for a day to get a couple of sims enabled for the unrestricted APN - endless circles on 155 - repeatedly (5 times now) told it's been done but it hasn't. The devices need to get to the airport tomorrow morning and we're still f'ing around with Vodacom!!!
garp
24-08-2011, 08:43 AM
Been trying continuously for a day to get a couple of sims enabled for the unrestricted APN - endless circles on 155 - repeatedly (5 times now) told it's been done but it hasn't. The devices need to get to the airport tomorrow morning and we're still f'ing around with Vodacom!!!
Still waiting, a day later. How hard can this be? How many times do we have to re-send the forms? Why do the useless call centre agents keep on telling us that it's being done as we speak? Pathetic! We run 200+ telemetry devices which we were gradually upgrading and hoping to switch to the "unrestricted" apn for newer two way functionality. They will not be using Vodacom anymore at this rate.
Edit: We've now been told that Vodacom's "whole system" is down and our calls cannot even be transferred. Fantastic.
Still waiting, a day later. How hard can this be? How many times do we have to re-send the forms? Why do the useless call centre agents keep on telling us that it's being done as we speak? Pathetic! We run 200+ telemetry devices which we were gradually upgrading and hoping to switch to the "unrestricted" apn for newer two way functionality. They will not be using Vodacom anymore at this rate.
Edit: We've now been told that Vodacom's "whole system" is down and our calls cannot even be transferred. Fantastic.
Reelix
24-08-2011, 10:45 AM
For all those trying to get onto the Vodacom unrestricted APN
E-Mail 155datasupport@vodacom.co.za and inform them you would like your number to be allowed access to the unrestricted APN.
Enjoy!
- Reelix
E-Mail 155datasupport@vodacom.co.za and inform them you would like your number to be allowed access to the unrestricted APN.
Enjoy!
- Reelix
DrJohnZoidberg
08-11-2011, 09:40 PM
Aren't you lucky. Been trying continuously for a day to get a couple of sims enabled for the unrestricted APN - endless circles on 155 - repeatedly (5 times now) told it's been done but it hasn't. The devices need to get to the airport tomorrow morning and we're still f'ing around with Vodacom!!!
Mine was also very quick. Filled in the form, scanned it in, emailed it off at about 9pm, got a call at about 10am the next morning to tell me everything was up and running.
Mine was also very quick. Filled in the form, scanned it in, emailed it off at about 9pm, got a call at about 10am the next morning to tell me everything was up and running.
Matthysdt
01-12-2011, 09:57 AM
Hi vodacom3g
We find ourselves really needing this Unrestricted APN.
Our implementation of it will be completely secure since the connection is made by a Mikrotik Router fully firewalled and attack-safe.
Without this Unrestricted APN we cannot provide remote support to our clients.
The problem is, when requesting the APN from Vodacom, they totally ignore us.
I found the application form online and faxed it to the said number, no reply whatsoever.
When calling Vodacom you get shuffled and forwarded to departments like a pinball.
What is the status of this Unrestricted APN at Vodacom today? Are they even aware of it's existence? Does it even exist?
I hope that this post can be answered despite it's age.
Thank you in advance!
We find ourselves really needing this Unrestricted APN.
Our implementation of it will be completely secure since the connection is made by a Mikrotik Router fully firewalled and attack-safe.
Without this Unrestricted APN we cannot provide remote support to our clients.
The problem is, when requesting the APN from Vodacom, they totally ignore us.
I found the application form online and faxed it to the said number, no reply whatsoever.
When calling Vodacom you get shuffled and forwarded to departments like a pinball.
What is the status of this Unrestricted APN at Vodacom today? Are they even aware of it's existence? Does it even exist?
I hope that this post can be answered despite it's age.
Thank you in advance!
ginggs
01-12-2011, 10:07 AM
What is the status of this Unrestricted APN at Vodacom today? Are they even aware of it's existence? Does it even exist?
I have it on one of my SIM cards and made use of inbound connections last night, so it still exists.
I did a search on www.vodacom.co.za but:
Your search - unrestricted apn - did not match any documents.
No pages were found containing "unrestricted apn".
Try send a PM to VodacomData (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/member.php/77919-VodacomData) he might be able to tell you where to download the application forms since the website was updated.
I have it on one of my SIM cards and made use of inbound connections last night, so it still exists.
I did a search on www.vodacom.co.za but:
Your search - unrestricted apn - did not match any documents.
No pages were found containing "unrestricted apn".
Try send a PM to VodacomData (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/member.php/77919-VodacomData) he might be able to tell you where to download the application forms since the website was updated.
BicPen
16-01-2012, 02:39 PM
Hi everybody.
Is there anybody using vodacom 3g who is able to ping their external IP from another location. With my experiments I was able to ping my external IP from my internal network, but as soon as I try to ping the IP in question from an external internet connection it returns with a time out. I have disabled all my local firewall, so now I am wondering if vodacom has some firewall on their side that restricts me to access my network externally.
Regards,
Johan van Vuren
Is there anybody using vodacom 3g who is able to ping their external IP from another location. With my experiments I was able to ping my external IP from my internal network, but as soon as I try to ping the IP in question from an external internet connection it returns with a time out. I have disabled all my local firewall, so now I am wondering if vodacom has some firewall on their side that restricts me to access my network externally.
Regards,
Johan van Vuren
Murlin
16-01-2012, 03:30 PM
Vodacom block this by default as when other users port scan your IP, it costs you data or money. You need to ask Vodacom to put you in a different pool. You may have to sign something as well that allows external access to your 3g IP.
ginggs
16-01-2012, 03:57 PM
See Unrestricted APN (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/32730).
PsyWulf
16-01-2012, 04:01 PM
Think we should enable a bot to reply with Unrestricted APN as the default answer to queries in this section :)
ambo
16-01-2012, 04:04 PM
Get hold of customer care and ask them to activate the 'unrestricted' APN on your SIM. They'll ask you a few questions and make you sign a form confirming that you understand the risks.
mientjief
16-02-2012, 12:06 PM
I need help please. I used to have a 3G usb modem with which I could connect to my company's networks from home via VPN. I recently replaced this modem with a Vodafone R201 wireles router. Now the VPN connection does not work. I contacted Vodacom data support and explained the problem. They said that I needed unrestricted APN. So I submitted all the necessary paperwork and had the unrestricted APN activated. However, the VPN connection still does not work. So I contacted Vodacom data support again and I then was told that the router does not support VPN. :confused: What am I to do? Could it seriously be the router???
MainMeat
20-02-2012, 02:17 PM
I need help please. I used to have a 3G usb modem with which I could connect to my company's networks from home via VPN. I recently replaced this modem with a Vodafone R201 wireles router. Now the VPN connection does not work. I contacted Vodacom data support and explained the problem. They said that I needed unrestricted APN. So I submitted all the necessary paperwork and had the unrestricted APN activated. However, the VPN connection still does not work. So I contacted Vodacom data support again and I then was told that the router does not support VPN. :confused: What am I to do? Could it seriously be the router???
First check:
Simple thought - Put the sim back into usb modem that worked. if you are able to connect to the VPN then you know it is the router ;)
Next steps: Since you are connecting from home to your company VPN, the unrestricted APN will not really make a difference. The connection is initiated from your home -> to the company VPN and there is no incoming data in that transaction to your network - you should be able to connect using the standard internet APN anyway.
If the first suggestion checks out fine and you can connect, have a look at the wireless router firewall configuration - seems something could be missing there :confused:
First check:
Simple thought - Put the sim back into usb modem that worked. if you are able to connect to the VPN then you know it is the router ;)
Next steps: Since you are connecting from home to your company VPN, the unrestricted APN will not really make a difference. The connection is initiated from your home -> to the company VPN and there is no incoming data in that transaction to your network - you should be able to connect using the standard internet APN anyway.
If the first suggestion checks out fine and you can connect, have a look at the wireless router firewall configuration - seems something could be missing there :confused:
Jola
02-10-2012, 10:05 AM
Get hold of customer care and ask them to activate the 'unrestricted' APN on your SIM. They'll ask you a few questions and make you sign a form confirming that you understand the risks.
Does anyone know whether this procedure has changed in any way ?
Are there specific numbers / e-mail adresses to contact ?
I want to use one of my data sims for incoming requests for an IPCam (via DDNS).
Any other way of doing this ?
Does anyone know whether this procedure has changed in any way ?
Are there specific numbers / e-mail adresses to contact ?
I want to use one of my data sims for incoming requests for an IPCam (via DDNS).
Any other way of doing this ?
Talen3
02-10-2012, 10:26 AM
Does anyone know whether this procedure has changed in any way ?
Are there specific numbers / e-mail adresses to contact ?
I want to use one of my data sims for incoming requests for an IPCam (via DDNS).
Any other way of doing this ?
I had to do this about 8 months ago last for a job in JHB. I think you still have to do it. All you have to do call 111 tell them you need the paper work for unrestricted APN and then fax back to them. Took me 2 days to get it done.
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the right apn settings. Insted of "internet" i think its "unrestrictedapn" 111 will help you aswell.
Are there specific numbers / e-mail adresses to contact ?
I want to use one of my data sims for incoming requests for an IPCam (via DDNS).
Any other way of doing this ?
I had to do this about 8 months ago last for a job in JHB. I think you still have to do it. All you have to do call 111 tell them you need the paper work for unrestricted APN and then fax back to them. Took me 2 days to get it done.
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the right apn settings. Insted of "internet" i think its "unrestrictedapn" 111 will help you aswell.