Dropping 3G network to Edge - MTN sh@relink E586

[wdeolim]

I recently took out a 2GB data contract from MTN after testing a mate's device at my house and was pleasantly surprised at the fast download speeds. I live in the Douglasdale area, JHB.

However after now using my device for the past 2 weeks, i realise that after your device is idle for a few minutes, its drops to EDGE network and then the only way to get it back to 3G/HSDPA is too turn it off and on / reboot.

This is quite annoying and pointless if you are using it as a wireless modem to connect to a few devices in the house.

Anyone else having this problem?
Or better yet, know of any solutions to sort this out.

[ginggs]

However after now using my device for the past 2 weeks, i realise that after your device is idle for a few minutes, its drops to EDGE network and then the only way to get it back to 3G/HSDPA is too turn it off and on / reboot.

Which device do you have?

You may be able to configure it to operate in '3G Only' mode, either using the supplied dashboard, or MDMA.

[wdeolim]

Hey,

Its a Huawei E586. Its a portable wifi device. Tried the MDMA application, but dont think its not compatible with the device.
Is there a chance you can just be getting a stronger signal on startup of device, and then it just decreases strength as it settles in?

Have you got any advice whether a signal booster aerial is actually worthwhile. Have heard MTN are keen to supply these?

Cheers