Will my dataforall Afrihost sim work in a Telkom branded d-link dongle

[RogueTr00per]

Hey Afripeeps,
Has anyone tried a dataforall Afrihost sim in a Telkom branded d-link dongle? Or is there any reason it might not work?

http://www.d-link.co.za/telkom/dwm-157-tk
DWM-157/TK HSPA+ USB Adapter

The DWM-157 HSPA+ USB Adapter allows you to enjoy a reliable broadband connection for your notebook, whether you are at home, in the office, or traveling. The device allows you to connect to worldwide mobile broadband networks with maximum download speeds of up to 21.6 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.76 Mbps. With a fast and convenient mobile connection at your fingertips, you don’t have to worry about losing your Internet connection when you leave home.

•HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS and GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks
•Maximum download speeds of up to 21.6 Mbps & Upload speeds of up to 5.76 Mbps
•Micro SD card reader for additional storage function
•SMS Manager PC, Phonebook applications

 

[ITCynic]

My Telkom branded Dongle was a DWM-156 (not sure what yours is) and once I re-flashed it with the manufacturers original firmware it then worked with all sims. (MTN, Telkom & Cell C)

Maybe if you can post which D-Link model yours is, someone can offer advice.

 

[RogueTr00per]

@ITCynic, thanks it's a 'DWM-157/TK HSPA+ USB Adapter', OP updated to reflect that. Hoping I don't need to reflash it, else maybe will just get try to get it working again on Telkom mobile.

 

[ITCynic]

From the link you provided it looks like you can add new profiles for other providers so it appears that it should work as is without reflashing.

It appears it has the D-Link firmware and not the Telkom one.

 

[AfriGenie]

Hey Afripeeps,
Has anyone tried a dataforall Afrihost sim in a Telkom branded d-link dongle? Or is there any reason it might not work?

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As long as you can update the APN on that you should be good to go!

You can either have the data loaded onto an existing MTN sim card, or we can provide you with a new sim.