force a 3G HUAWEI E220 modem onto 3G network

[case]

Is it possible to force a 3G HUAWEI E220 modem onto a 3G network? I have spoken to Vodacom and they say no.

 

[vodacom3g]

Is it possible to force a 3G HUAWEI E220 modem onto a 3G network? I have spoken to Vodacom and they say no.

Well, I threatened one with a Colt 45 but it would not budge.....

Maybe you must explain a little bit more what you want to do. Normally you just put a SIM in and Bob's your uncle.

 

[Syndyre]

Isn't there a "UMTS only" or "3G only" option?

 

[case]

What I want is to use the 3G network as opposed to the 2G network. When I use the Vodacom Mobile Connect Lite software, under tools, it allows me to select the network. Once I select it, it tries to connect but then tells me I am not allowed on the network.

It seems the 2G network is stronger here.

 

[case]

Syndyre - I am not sure. The Vodacom Mobile Connect Lite software does not have the option.

Maybe I just don't know where it is...

 

[vodacom3g]

Ah, now I've got it.

You want to create a 3G-only profile. If the VMC-Lite you've got don't have this facility, maybe download VMC 9.1 and use that.

 

[Big Kriss]

You have a link where I can download VMC 9.1?
Thanks.

 

[case]

vodacom3g - thanks for the advice so far...

However at: http://www.vodacom.co.za/services/3g/downloads.jsp
it does not indicate that my card (HUAWEI E220) is supported by the VMC 9.1 software. Is it supported and they have just not listed it or should I not mess around with it?

 

[case]

Just to complete this thread....

I tried the VMC 9.1 software and it does not recognise my HUAWEI E220 card.

However I have my modem on a longer USB cable and have elevated the modem using my camera tripod and can get 3G now...no problem!! 3.6 Mbps

 

[JimM]

Is it possible to force a 3G HUAWEI E220 modem onto a 3G network? I have spoken to Vodacom and they say no.

If you're using the supplied Mobile Connect software there is:

1. Go to settings
2. Choose Connection Type
3. Check on 3G Only

That's it.

 

[case]

Jim - unfortunately my version does not have this option. I have searched for it. Thanks for the input though!

If you're using the supplied Mobile Connect software there is:

1. Go to settings
2. Choose Connection Type
3. Check on 3G Only

That's it.

 

[CeRRaNo]

Try this

Go to www.huawei.com and download the generic E220 software. I found the link from one of the threads on this forum. <just do a search> It has SMS, profiles, everything. I had the same problem. Now I'm using 3g only option.
and the HSDPA speeds are fantastic!

This Dash is definitely far superior than the VC lite

 

[case]

Go to www.huawei.com and download the generic E220 software. I found the link from one of the threads on this forum. <just do a search> It has SMS, profiles, everything. I had the same problem. Now I'm using 3g only option.
and the HSDPA speeds are fantastic!

This Dash is definitely far superior than the VC lite

Thanks very much for that!!! Found it at:

http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/doc/list.do?type=-1&id=736

I am going to install and give it a whirl.

Thanks again!!