Slipstream USB Modem with built-in Antennae.

Slipstream 3.6, first impressions

Hey peeps

I have, over the past 2 years, become more and more internet dependant using ADSL. The thought of going away to the south coast in the latter part of December, and then to the USA in January, without an internet connection, was quite daunting (damn...I think I am becoming a computer geek!!!) Anyway, I decided 2 days ago to get a 3g/hsdpa modem to take with me on my travels. I scanned this site extensively to try and find out what the best system would be. I was going to go for an MTN E620 - the cheapest option I could find, at R 1350.00 incl. But at the last moment decided to change my mind and get a slipstream (R2299.00 from I.C) based on positive comments on this site - in particular, one guy from westville/durban who raved about it.
I got mine going yesterday. What a great unit. Extremely sensitive, has no trouble getting an HSDPA connection at 4 bars from my home. I like the idea of the flip up high gain antenna, and...the external antenna connection on the back !!!!! if the flip antenna can't pull in a distant tower, simply connect an external high gain yagi or omni. What also helped my decision, is that these are designed and built right here in Centurion, so back-up should be excellent. Also...provision for future network upgrades have been taken care of, with its ability to run at 3.6 and also 7.2 with a small mod !!!!
It loads super fast with the software built-in to the unit. I tried it with my vista laptop and also xp laptops - I was on the I.H in under 5 mins.

One question...I recently bought a new Apple iMac (great computer btw), has anyone been able to get the slipstream to work with Mac's ? I haven't tried as yet. One other thing....is the slipstream able to be connected to the Linksys wireless router - the one that takes the 3g card in the top, so I can share my connection ?

Thanks and 73, John
Richards Bay
 
surfs-up said:
Hey peeps

I have, over the past 2 years, become more and more internet dependant using ADSL. The thought of going away to the south coast in the latter part of December, and then to the USA in January, without an internet connection, was quite daunting (damn...I think I am becoming a computer geek!!!) Anyway, I decided 2 days ago to get a 3g/hsdpa modem to take with me on my travels. I scanned this site extensively to try and find out what the best system would be. I was going to go for an MTN E620 - the cheapest option I could find, at R 1350.00 incl. But at the last moment decided to change my mind and get a slipstream (R2299.00 from I.C) based on positive comments on this site - in particular, one guy from westville/durban who raved about it.
I got mine going yesterday. What a great unit. Extremely sensitive, has no trouble getting an HSDPA connection at 4 bars from my home. I like the idea of the flip up high gain antenna, and...the external antenna connection on the back !!!!! if the flip antenna can't pull in a distant tower, simply connect an external high gain yagi or omni. What also helped my decision, is that these are designed and built right here in Centurion, so back-up should be excellent. Also...provision for future network upgrades have been taken care of, with its ability to run at 3.6 and also 7.2 with a small mod !!!!
It loads super fast with the software built-in to the unit. I tried it with my vista laptop and also xp laptops - I was on the I.H in under 5 mins.

One question...I recently bought a new Apple iMac (great computer btw), has anyone been able to get the slipstream to work with Mac's ? I haven't tried as yet. One other thing....is the slipstream able to be connected to the Linksys wireless router - the one that takes the 3g card in the top, so I can share my connection ?

Thanks and 73, John
Richards Bay
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No 'official, Vodacom/Vodafone' support for the Slipstream on the MAC yet. But I'm sure a clever forumite might be able to help. Maybe post in the MAC section?
 
Thanks V3G, I see you moved my post, sorry if I had not put it in the correct place. You are doing a great job here, keep it up.
 
Seeing as though we're on the subject of the Slipstream, i was wondering...

Is there any way to flash an E220 with the Slipstream Software? The dashboard is absolutely brilliant.
 
Why didn't the lady at Vodashop at Vodaworld tell me that there was a newer modem available?
It was only two weeks ago.:confused:

I asked for a data contract, I had no idea the slipstream even existed, surely they should have told me about it in the hope that I would take it and pay in extra cash? (Which is exactly what I would have done!)

I got ripped off!!! :mad:

Hello Peter here I come!
 
3GOnly settings for Slipstream

Ok, I've searched the forum but the answer has'nt been forthcoming. Where are the '3G only' settings for the Slipstream modem, I,ve found instructions on how to do it for other modems but not for the Slipstream. Am I missing something?
I'm using the Slipstream Launch Pad software that I got on the cd with the modem.
Thanks...
 
Click on More ->> Settings ->> Network Settings ->> Broadband Cell Type ->>3G/HSDPA Only.
 
That was the problem, thanks. I was using an older version of the software that did'nt have those options.
I have now downloaded the latest version and its all good now.

Thanks again.
 
gtommo said:
That was the problem, thanks. I was using an older version of the software that did'nt have those options.
I have now downloaded the latest version and its all good now.

Thanks again.
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Glad your problem is sorted :)
 
Vodacom new 3g slipstream modem

Hi I recently upgraded my contract and have aquired the new 3g slipstream modem. I connect fine and surf fine, the only issue i have is the modem keeps disconnecting itself and the slipstream launchpad software says that the modem cannot be found. It works perfectly sometimes, but occasionaly it will disconnect , the usb unplug noise comes up, the system says a new hardware device has been found and a error has occured. So i unplug the modem, put it back in and it connects fine thereafter??? Any ideas??? I PLay alot of Dota ie Warcraft 3 so its not kool when u in a middle of a game and u get disconnected as i get punished....???
 
Bandit26 said:
Hi I recently upgraded my contract and have aquired the new 3g slipstream modem. I connect fine and surf fine, the only issue i have is the modem keeps disconnecting itself and the slipstream launchpad software says that the modem cannot be found. It works perfectly sometimes, but occasionaly it will disconnect , the usb unplug noise comes up, the system says a new hardware device has been found and a error has occured. So i unplug the modem, put it back in and it connects fine thereafter??? Any ideas??? I PLay alot of Dota ie Warcraft 3 so its not kool when u in a middle of a game and u get disconnected as i get punished....???
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Switch to a 3GOnly Profile.

Click on More ->> Settings ->> Network Settings ->> Broadband Cell Type ->> 3G/HSDPA Only.
 
ic said:
@Iam3G, it sounds more like a USB &| Windoze issue than a network switching issue...
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LOL My bad :o All i saw in the post was Disconnect and Re-Connect :D

I had the same thing the other day. But it was a issue with USB1.0. The Slipstream is way too powerful for it. It picks up the device, launch the application, finds 3G, searches for Network, then hangs for a bit, disconnects. Re-detects the device, and the loop happens again.

The customer went so far as to get a PCMCIA to USB2.0 Converter. Guess what? This time now power went to the Modem and the Slipstream somehow disables the Converter becoz no other USB device then works on it.

I think i was struggling for about 1 and half hours maybe. We decided to give my E220 a try on the USB1.0 setup and it worked 100%. So he went to go swop it with a colleague who has an E220.
 
has anyone managed to get this modem on to 7.2(FW upgrade)

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