3G/HSPA/LTE Routers

[furnic]

Will this Router Work with New Cell C Service

Ok, so as soon as cell c launch their new what was previously called their 4g service in JHB later this month, will the following router work with it?

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/28066788/UNLOCKED_Huawei_Portable_Mobile_WiFi_MiFi_3G_Router.html

I will need to network with a few pcs and then lets not forget the PS3

 

[w1z4rd]

It might, but that seems expensive.

 

[furnic]

might? do you know which one definitly will?

 

[w1z4rd]

might? do you know which one definitly will?

huawei`s work well.

 

[Jola]

That model doesn't support UMTS 900MHz, according to the specs that he published - so won't work.

http://www.modem3g.com/e5830-router-p-39.html?gclid=CP_N29KJlqUCFZVc2godoiXuug

There are other models of that device that do support 900MHz UMTS.

Example : http://cgi.ebay.com/HUAWEI-MIFI-GSM...261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b614a2d5

AFAIK that model supports UMTS 900MHz (http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/productFeatures.do?pinfoId=2682&treeId=3313&directoryId=2462).

 

[Axis]

TP-Link MR 3420 works like a dream!!!

 

[furnic]

HSPA / UMTS 2100MHz does that not mean it covers the 900MHz? It is a huawei btw.
ok if not that model, who sells the right ones, are they available as an option from cell c instead of the stand alone dongle?
I had a look at the list stickied above but couldn't find any routers and Cell C rep hasnt replied to my pm yet - hello rep you have mail...

 

[furnic]

TP-Link MR 3420 works like a dream!!!

thanks, available from and costs?

 

[w1z4rd]

I have a B970b desktop 4 port switch gateway modem and the E1820 (for cell c`s 21mbs).

 

[Jola]

HSPA / UMTS 2100MHz does that not mean it covers the 900MHz?

No, it means that it covers HSPA / UMTS 2100MHz.

What is nice about these Huawei devices is that you don't need a separate modem, and it can run off a battery for 4 hours.

Downside is that it is only 7.2mbps.

Just make sure that you get one of the models that support UMTS 900MHz (E585 or E583C).

 

[Dan C]

thanks, available from and costs?

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/2797...N_3G_Router_for_use_with_3G_4G_USB_Modem.html

 

[furnic]

well trying to speak to cell c, what a nightmare!
eventually after sifting through a million menus and you get hold of a person and then transferred, oops sorry our systems are down, can't help.
I guess they haven't managed to sort out their call centre yet
let me research the models jola mentioned above.

 

[furnic]

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/2797...N_3G_Router_for_use_with_3G_4G_USB_Modem.html

well that looks well priced, thanks! if I get this, do I also need the cell c dongle or just the sim?

 

[w1z4rd]

I have a B970b desktop 4 port switch gateway modem and the E1820 (for cell c`s 21mbs).

well that looks well priced, thanks! if I get this, do I also need the cell c dongle or just the sim?

I got my devices directly from cellc. One is the 7mbps gateway, the other is the 21mbps dongle.

 

[Jola]

Huawei E585 Specs : http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/productFeatures.do?pinfoId=2682&treeId=3313&directoryId=2462

You don't need a USB dongle with this, looks like a cool device - mine is on order.

 

[Axis]

thanks, available from and costs?

Available from Uniterm Direct in Bedfordview at R499.00 ex VAT. Tell em I sent you.

 

[furnic]

Thanks.
I like the look of that E585, and I see it only costs about 1k, so that is the same as getting the stand alone dongle, so that is probaly the one I will be getting.

 

[Axis]

Huawei E585 Specs : http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/productFeatures.do?pinfoId=2682&treeId=3313&directoryId=2462

You don't need a USB dongle with this, looks like a cool device - mine is on order.

I don't know about the range on those things

 

[cwmacker]

I have no idea please help me?

Please will someone tell me if this router will support the cell c 5 gigs a month modem thing? It's the Netgear MBRN3000 Wireless 3G Router?

 

[Jola]

Please will someone tell me if this router will support the cell c 5 gigs a month modem thing? It's the Netgear MBRN3000 Wireless 3G Router?

The older Netgear MBR624GU works, so I can't see why that one will not work.