Some secret to getting Cell C black speedstick to work with TP-Link 3G router?

[Laserdick]

Dongle works fine(ish) plugged straight into my Macbook Pro but in the router it gives endless hassles, disconnects, only gets EDGE, stays connected but no throughput. It is a nightmare.

Does anyone have any hot tips?

 

[sajunky]

Power problem are typical for this modem. Router must be supplied from its own power supply. If you use USB extension, they usually do not work.

 

[Laserdick]

Power problem are typical for this modem. Router must be supplied from its own power supply. If you use USB extension, they usually do not work.

Interesting... I am aware that the Speedstick has a slot for a power source, is this what you are referring to?

I am not using a USB extension (although I have and it works just fine) and I have no issues using the same modem/router with an 8ta sim.

I am wondering if there is a specific issue pertaining to Cell C on this one...?

 

[ajax]

Plug the modem into a pc and there set it to "manual network selection" and choose Cell C. Also set the band selection to 3G/WCMDA only.

 

[Laserdick]

Plug the modem into a pc and there set it to "manual network selection" and choose Cell C. Also set the band selection to 3G/WCMDA only.

Yes, good advice - I have done this already. Question: do you know if this sets it for the modem itself? (ie: plugging it into the router after that retains these settings...)

 

[ajax]

Yes, good advice - I have done this already. Question: do you know if this sets it for the modem itself? (ie: plugging it into the router after that retains these settings...)

It's stored on the modem, yes.

 

[sajunky]

Maybe you should connect router using Ethernet cable (with wireless radio turned off). If works, then there are similar cases in this thread:
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/370386

Generally CellC Black dongle power requirements give many problems, possibly not good combination with your router, see quote:

This friend of mine's issues were with his K4505 modem and not the wireless connection. And I say "were" because since changing to the E367 he has had very little issues at all.

 

[shovenose]

Its interface is 2.0 so its compliant to the routers ports