Using Vodafone modems on other networks

Wow, just had the weirdest issue with the K4605 and the MR3420.

I downgraded the MR3420 to the older firmware, ie the latest on the website, they pulled the previous June 2011 firmware.

Now the router picks up the K4605, and seems to work properly, with Cell C nogal.

Now how does this work, that older firmware supports new devices, but the newer firmware does not ???

Edit : Hmm, spoke too soon, this version of the MR3420 firmware is unstable, the router hangs every now and then.

May have to dump the MR-3420 and get something else that actually works ...
 
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Jola said:
They take standard Huawei (and other equipment) and then they customise it, and IMHO downgrade it - the sticks never work as well afterwards.

For example, E372 becomes K4605, E1762 becomes K3765.
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In my opinion there are customised, but not downgraded. Taking your example E372:

- Bands are customised for Vodafone use - UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100 to 900/1800/2100 more common in European market
- External antenna connector present (E372 is optional)
- MIMO on single carrier present (E372 missing)
- Type 3i advanced antenna support (E272 missing)

The last item is very important for stability connection near cell-edge. It looks like that Vodafone has adopted Type 3i antenna on all their new modems (starting 14.4mbps). In my books it is superior to standard Huawei offerings.
 
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Try google "Mobile_Partner_11.302.09.01.539_Voice_USSD.zip"
 
I plan to buy K4605 for use with Cell C.

Please any one confirm.it working fine with Cell C sim

Remark : I will use in sandton city only.
 
Yes, it works on Cell C, but you cannot use the Vodafone dashboard, you have to use something else like MDMA or Mobile Partner.
 
I am just by K4605 now.but i got a lot of problem


1) Mobile Partner not detect my USB dongle.it alway looking for driver.
2) I cannot find MDMA.Please advise.

Remark :Please tell me.How you make it work with Mobile Partner (16.001.06.01.500) ? and where i can download MDMA?
 
Hi ginggs and all.

Thank you very much now it working fine.

But I am here in South africa for 1 month and flight back to UAE (DUBAI) also go to thailand .

in side of Opco i cannot find any operator in thailand .
Please advise.
 
K3675 on MTN network?

Hi All

Can I use this modem K3675 on the MTN network?
If so where can I dowload the software to do that?

Thanks!
 
Those wanting Dashboard or Firmware upgrades should take a look here:

http://www.dc-files.com/

This includes Huawei, ZTE, Novatel and many other brands!

Navigation is via drop-down menu and clicking on the icon to the right of the drop-down menu.

The site does let one harmless pop-up when you're about to download, annoying but the site is free!

Note: When looking for Vodafone modems they are listed under Huawei, ZTE or ODM.
 
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I had the same problem and managed to sort it out... It was a new Windows 7 - 64bit machine... I inserted the modem stick and let autorun install the vodacom software from the stick... I then went into device settings and disabled the USB disc drive components and left the rest as is... uninstalled the vodacom software... I now had the drivers for the stick installed and it didn't try to load the vodacom software each time I plug it in... next I downloaded the Join Air app and it says it is for the 622 but works fine for the 688... loaded Join Air, did the basic config info to set number to dial as *99#, APN to internet and set as default... works like a charm and I have none of the disconnect problems I used to get on XP.
 
Hello Gurus of E372/K4605

I have a K4605 with Voda firmware (Was the only device I could get locally at the time that did 42Mbps)
I'm connecting to Cell-C 900Mhz (5GB/60GB package).
Works with TP-LINK WR-1043ND with OpenWrt 10.03.1-rc4 and Trunk.
Also works with Windows 7 x64, using the VMB from vodaphone web site (10.1.108)

I'm not having any problem, and performance is good (10-15Mbps).

Usually, I prefer generic firmware as it's often more current.
I would like to try switching between Huawei and Voda firmwares.

Q1. Is there any benefit in changing to the generic Huawei firmware E372 11.113.17.20.00.B717 (from dc-files)?
Q2. How do I change back to the Voda firmware? (I only see VMB and no Voda firmware on the net)?
 
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Wait for Voda firmware upgrades, otherwise you won't be able to switch back. General rule: don't mess up when everything works.
 
Yes, there has been no firmware update from Vodafone for the K4605.

I converted two K4605's to E372's, and am very happy, they work fine. But I had no interest in going back, I do this to all Vodafone modems that land across my desk - I just don't like the Vodafone software.

I am presently testing an E367 against a E372 (ex K4605).

Must say, these are definitely the best two modems on the market at the moment, but there is also no doubt that the E372 is the king, it is noticeably faster than the E367 (which is no slouch).

Biggest problem with these modems is the lack of support by the 3G router vendors - bit of a toothache ! Don't know why, they have been out for almost a year.
 
How to use K3772-Z with an 8ta data sim

Heita, so I got myself the 8ta 2+1GB promo data for R149 on Friday. Inserted my 8ta sim on my VodaCon bought modem but it didn't want to work. Logged on to MyBB read through the 8ta threads and found something but it referred to another ZTE modem. Downloaded ZTE Join Air but it couldn't detect the modem, ended up downloading MDA it also didn't want to work. Use the VMB dashboard chose network 65502 after reading some recommendations from the forums but that as well didn't seem to work. Finally tried to call the 8ta call centre and to my surprise on all three attempts I tried to call them I was kept on hold for more than 40 minutes, emailing their contact centre is even worse, guess they take from their parent company :D. Can someone help me with connecting my modem using the 8ta sim? Thank you in advance fellow forumites
 
K3772-Z is a new modem, probably ICERA chipset. It might be not supported by generic dashboard yet. So use built-in software.
Secondly, you try to manually select 8-ta network and it refuses registration. Does it roam to MTN? If so, your SIM is not converted to non-roaming. Get to the call centre of back to the shop.
 
Check when your trying to use MDMA or Join Air that the voda dash isn't present/active in the sys tray(btm right)
 
sajunky said:
K3772-Z is a new modem, probably ICERA chipset. It might be not supported by generic dashboard yet. So use built-in software.
Secondly, you try to manually select 8-ta network and it refuses registration. Does it roam to MTN? If so, your SIM is not converted to non-roaming. Get to the call centre of back to the shop.
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Thanks, sim is non-roaming, works well on e220 connected to router (Netgear).

Tun@ said:
Check when your trying to use MDMA or Join Air that the voda dash isn't present/active in the sys tray(btm right)
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Thanks I will try that today late. Must it be installed I mean the Voda dash because if I don't install it the modem doesn't blink.
 
Stupid me. Thanks Tun@. Of course it is Vodafone software, it won't dial other network.
:-(
 
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