Huawei E220 on Windows Vista

got trouble here

Hi there.
Im using huawei e220 on Vista home premium, and im using it for "indosat 3g" at indonesia. the problem is i had the problem with vista (modem couldnt be detected), so i tried the 'workaround' method i found at this site, had success with it, mobile connect software detected my modem, but i still couldnt connect and it says something like "failed to connect. please check your wireless service or network connection settings".
The next thing i tried is i downloaded vista drivers, firmware upgrade, and the mtn dashboard upgrade i found at this site, do the firmware upgrade and the mtn dashboard upgrade as like in the instructions. I installed everything perfectly, my vista could read files inside the modem, and i installed the mtn software too. Problem is, this mtn software wont let me to press 'connect' button,i think it was mainly due to 'card is invalid'.
Question is, is it true that i couldnt use 'other than MTN' 3g service with the software because it is being prevented??
Then I tried to use my 'mobile connect' software to connect to my 3g service but it returns me the exact same message as before i installed the firmware upgrade. So currently I still couldnt connect.
And, I have a BIG problem here... the 'setup' files inside my modem now has been converted to MTN dashboard, and it seems that I am not able to access and change it like before. I am deadly clueless here. What should i do? I wonder why i still couldnt connect to 3g service eventhough i upgraded my firmware? what has gone wrong? and how to revert back my huawei modem to the original files? my modem is on lease here and i must return it to the provider upon disconnection of service. somebody out there please help me...


-denis-
in Indonesia using Indosat3G
 
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denis_sianto said:
Im using huawei e220 on Vista home premium, and im using it for "indosat 3g" at indonesia. the problem is i had the problem with vista (modem couldnt be detected), so i tried the 'workaround' method i found at this site, had success with it, mobile connect software detected my modem, but i still couldnt connect and it says something like "failed to connect. please check your wireless service or network connection settings".
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That sounds like your E220 is network locked and you have the incorrect SIM card inserted.
denis_sianto said:
Problem is, this mtn software wont let me to press 'connect' button,i think it was mainly due to 'card is invalid'.
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Again, it sounds like you have the incorrect SIM inserted.
denis_sianto said:
Question is, is it true that i couldnt use 'other than MTN' 3g service with the software because it is being prevented??
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No, the MTN software doesn't prevent you from using other networks, as long as you have the correct APN it should work.
denis_sianto said:
And, I have a BIG problem here... the 'setup' files inside my modem now has been converted to MTN dashboard, and it seems that I am not able to access and change it like before.
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Normally you can download the E220 files directly from Huawei here. Unfortunately they are currently unavailable, not sure if this because of Vista upgrades, but hopefully they'll be back soon.
 
ginggs said:
That sounds like your E220 is network locked and you have the incorrect SIM card inserted.

Again, it sounds like you have the incorrect SIM inserted.

No, the MTN software doesn't prevent you from using other networks, as long as you have the correct APN it should work.

Normally you can download the E220 files directly from Huawei here. Unfortunately they are currently unavailable, not sure if this because of Vista upgrades, but hopefully they'll be back soon.
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@ginggs

Thanks bro

MTNDD
 
card invalid

hi guys, i downloaded these drivers 4 times now. i updated the e220 on my XP twice now and it works fine on the xp but still no joy with my vista home premium! so many downlads and re installs later, what do i do. on vista get a 'card invalid' and then dont have a connect button enabled?? anyone out there that can shed some light on this? Thanks for help, Shane :confused:
 
hi guys, i downloaded these drivers 4 times now. i updated the e220 on my XP twice now and it works fine on the xp but still no joy with my vista home premium! so many downlads and re installs later, what do i do. on vista get a 'card invalid' and then dont have a connect button enabled?? anyone out there that can shed some light on this? Thanks for help, Shane
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I have the exact same problem. Maybe its a Vista Home Premium issue?

Anyone that got it working, can you confirm you using Home Premium?
 
Huawei software downloads are now available on their site.
 
e220 0n vista ultimate

Many thanx to MTN DATA DUDE. Manage to write these post with vista ultimate and your tip on updating usb drivers (direct to sys32). Just took whole night to find this info. Thanx again!!!!!!Hannu:)
 
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hannulombard said:
Many thanx to MTN DATA DUDE. Manage to write these post with vista ultimate and your tip on updating usb drivers (direct to sys32). Just took whole night to find this info. Thanx again!!!!!!Hannu:)
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No promblemo

MTNDD
 
Hello!!
I'm from Portugal and i'm trying to install a Huawei E220 in Windows Vista Ultimate!!
I've already tryed the bypass method on the first page, but no good!!
The i downloaded the firmware upgrade and dashboard upgrade and have aready made in on my E220, but when i connetct it to my laptop with Windows Vista he still can´t find the correct drivers to make it work!!
Is there any special place where i should pu the drivers so that windows vista identify them??
Pease help me!!
Best regards!!
 
MTN_Data_Dude said:
The Vista E220 firmware update and dashboard software is busy being tested as we speak, I've got some test drivers which is around 6 megs if want to try it and your own risk I can send it to you but I'm prefer you wait for the final released version

I've done my own E220 with the Firmware update and Dashboard update and it's working hundreds on my PC running Windows Vista

MTNDD
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I saw that message, I'd be happy to try the beta version please. Can you send to my e-mail [email protected]
Elias

Thanks,
 
Hi,
I need some help on installing the firmware update.

When installing, I am able to see the screen on communication port, current and target version. At the warning page when I click "Next" it prompt that cannot locate modem. Cant continute the update.

Checking my device manager I got all the device installed..3G modem, 3G PC interface, USB Mass storage and Huawei Mass storage USB.

I realise that whenever I want to install the firmware, the composite device will give a error and device cant work.

Did I install the driver incorrectly? Anyone can help?

Thanks.
 
Hi ginggs,
I trying to update on Vista.

I tried installing MTN fastlink software and it is able to detect my sim card and operational. But when I press connect it prompt me " Fail to create RasEntry".
 
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