Cell-C E1820/E1752 Dashboard Software "WCDMA only" [SOLVED]

[Piesang]

There is a link on Twitter as well but it doesn't work.

[Madhawk]

This?? http://www.cellc.co.za/internet/drivers (Click on Downloads)

Cell C Speed Stick dashboard - Windows - v.16.001.06.04.368 Windows Dashboard (18.9 MB) -
this older version allows for manual switching to WCDMA (for use on the edge of coverage areas).

[RichardG]

Come on CELL C rep give us a rename on the driver for example [FIX] or something for now...

So people are adviced to download the latest fixed drivers to force WDCMA automatically.

http://twitter.com/cellc Link that CELLC supplied on twitter ain't working


Update had to clear my internet cache.

[Chingha]

looks like the twitter link has been fixed:

http://www.cellc.co.za/internet/page/drivers/downloads

[IceQB]

I got the latest firmware & dash (mobile connect) from dc-files.
Set WDCMA only. Trying anything to "fix" the timeout/dis-reconnect problem.

[Synaesthesia]

Just to confirm: if I download this version of the dashboard, and say, set it to WCDMA only, then plug out the Cell C stick and use it in a router, will it remember that setting?

[ajax]

Just to confirm: if I download this version of the dashboard, and say, set it to WCDMA only, then plug out the Cell C stick and use it in a router, will it remember that setting?

Yes.

[Piesang]

Is the update and new drivers suppose to make a difference???

I'm still getting disconnected every few seconds. Is Cell-C going to get this right?

[Clivee]

I still get disconnected all the time. Cmon CellC! My money you took from me was real. This speedstick aint real!

[IceQB]

Cell C is sure making an effort to fix these issues.
They are aware of it & hopefully we get some feedback soon on the progress.

[dex_10]

This is really frustrating to say the least. It goes well for half an hour or so and then it disconnects. Also, where is this whooosh they are talking about? Cell C is much slower than Vodacom or MTN and I have forced my connection to WCDMA only.

[elephant]

._. I need to use search
how bad is a RSSI of -(83_85)dbm?

[UnUnOctium]

lol'd @ "I don't want HSPA, I want WCDMA". WCDMA is the underlying multiple access technology of HSPA. GSM uses TDMA (time division as opposed to WCDMA's wideband code division [mutually orthogonal codes]). Your RSSI is relatively weak, depends on the receiver sensitivity though, give an SNR figure if it's available, if it isn't, look for receiver sensitivity specs. Should be around -95 to -105 dBm if it's a good receiver.

[Tun@]

If anyones still using this dash i've updated the drivers to the newer 4.22.10 ones - works on E372 as well
V4.22.10
http://www.mediafire.com/?x13e2q4kk9pkdtk

EDIT: updated V4.22.19
http://www.mediafire.com/?53mdvmtft8d79js

Version 4.20.00.00
Fix an issue that ECM driver can't be loaded.

Version 4.20.01.00
Fix an issue of driver setup.

Version 4.20.02.00
Fix an issue that the ports can not disappear sometimes.

Version 4.20.03.00
Fix the BSOD issue when download big file.

Version 4.20.05.00
Fix the issue that WWAN subnetmask error.
Fix a bug of home provider name queried.
Fix a bug of packet service detached.
Modify the information about the NDIS link speed.
Add PID 1C1C in ew_jubusenum.inf.
(current cell C connector drivers finish here)

Version 4.21.00.00
Support QOS
Optimize the output of log
Optimize the sructure of driver file

Version 4.21.01.00
Optimize NDIS download speed
Fix a problem of install driver

Version 4.21.02.00
Fix the issue that WWAN port does not disappear after unplug
Fix the issue that software can not ping the server after connected
Fix the issue that connect failed by NDIS
Fix the issue that WWAN does not correctly display current data class
Improve the efficiency of WWAN PIN unlock processing

Version 4.21.03.00
Fix an issue that WWAN fails to connect

Version 4.21.05.00
Fix an issue in WWAN logo test

Version 4.21.06.00
Fix the high CPU usage issue with SFR connection manager

Version 4.22.00.00
NCM and ECM use the same file of driver.
Optimize the power management of driver.
Add a method that the driver sends the local time of PC to the device.
Add XML file for installation.
Fix an issue that the driver can not recognize some descriptor of USB device.
Fix an issue that the memory leaks when NDIS initializes.
Fix a BSOD issue for sleep test.
Fix an issue that the NDIS can not download the data from server for some device.

Version 4.22.01.00
Fix an issue for WWAN logo test.
Fixed an issue that the low version can be installed when the higher version had been installed.

Version 4.22.02.00
Fixed an issue that after the computer resumes from sleep, the NDIS connection shows ¡°connection terminated¡±.

Version 4.22.04.00
Fixed an issue that prompt reboot when PC had install a beta wdf1.07

Version 4.22.05.00
Fixed an issue when PC has limited memory

Version 4.22.06.00
Fixed an issue of prompting installing driver when unistalling
Version 4.22.09.00
Fixed an issue of VP call can't hung up on E173s with mobile patener.
note: This version is based on version 4.22.06.00
Version 4.22.10.00
Add the new MODEM port name, with matched with protocol 0x17 for Orange.
Add new vodafone PIDs from WinDriver 4.21.10.11

Version 4.22.15.00
Add the new PID 1447,14D2,14D3,14D4 for QC main version(not for VDF)
Add the display of the speed while 1X Rel A connecting
note: This version is based on version 4.22.10.00

Version 4.22.16.00
Fix the IRP reuse problem.

Version 4.22.17.00
Fixed an issue that the status of register is not changed when the device roams from one provider to another with WWAN.

Version 4.22.19.00
Add a new feature for setting the automatic register mode with WWAN.
Add an indication indicating the SIM is ready from locked status.

[nathanstevenson]

Hello all - I am using the Cell C speedstick with an 8TA sim card as the data is cheaper (but not faster!). I found this link to the latest firmware upgrade and installed the latest drivers as above.

The result is that I now have WCDMA at 4-5 bars of signal whereas on 8TA I only ever had 2 before. So far I also haven't had a blue screen and I had quite a few of those recently.

Has anybody used the Cell C 1820 with Vodacom? So far my speeds have been : 8TA - ping 82, 2mb d/l, 0.5 u/l. Cell C - ping 150, 4mb d/l, 1m u/l. Vodacom ping 62, 7mb d/l, 2mb u/l (through my i4s personal hotspot).

Is there any way to get lots of Vodacom data at a reasonable price? I just find myself struggling so much with slow 8TA and bad service Cell-C and Vodacom just works perfectly all the time... but it is too expensive.

Anyhow here is the latest firmware update - carrier neutral:
http://rapidlibrary.com/files/e182e-...8xzti89on.html