Using Vodafone modems on other networks

Mbuzi said:
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.
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MDMA i believe will try to use the Voda drivers but just make sure the voda dash is closed + not present in the systray.
JoinAir should have its own drivers if its going to work - but once again it won't load drivers if voda dash has already done so.

SAJ - ;)
 
Tun@ said:
MDMA i believe will try to use the Voda drivers but just make sure the voda dash is closed + not present in the systray.
JoinAir should have its own drivers if its going to work - but once again it won't load drivers if voda dash has already done so.

SAJ - ;)
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Thanks for your assistance, will post results tomorrow
 
Well the modem is not responding, I am at wit ends. Emailed 8ta still no answer. Did as per suggestions on this thread
 
Does it still respond from VMB dashboard? I read from your original post it did respond. If it does, I suggest to test it with Vodacom SIM (R1 prepaid) to see if modem is still working. Then you can go next step (still using Voda drivers - but unloading dashboard) and try other software, MDMA first, as it doesn't install drivers.
 
sajunky said:
Does it still respond from VMB dashboard? I read from your original post it did respond. If it does, I suggest to test it with Vodacom SIM (R1 prepaid) to see if modem is still working. Then you can go next step (still using Voda drivers - but unloading dashboard) and try other software, MDMA first, as it doesn't install drivers.
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It works with Voda sim, how do I use Voda drivers but unload the dashboard? Thanks once again. i will be going to the Telkom shop in Alberton, will post after 14:00

Well I was with the 8ta technician and the only way we managed to do it was to create a dial up network. SO far it's working well, don't know if this is the right way or not.
 
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Exit Voda dash and verify that is not present in the systray (as per Tun@). If it is still present in systray, click second button on the icon and select exit. I don't remember exacly, but should work that way. Voda drivers stay in the system unless you go to the Control Panel and uninstall Vodafone software.
 
Please will someone help me out here...

I have a K3565 Huawei (Vodacom) Modem, and have got myself the 8ta Go Big deal. I have downloaded MDMA and it detects the network and Sim, but when i say connect it brings up a menu asking me to choose "Vodafone Mobile Connect" or "Bluetooth". Do i need to create an 8ta one? And if so what details do i use?

Please can someone help me out with this :(
 
How to configure vodacom 3g dongle for use with other networks?

cant find the MDMA for use with K3772-Z modem
can some-one post link to download please?

thanks
 
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any update on this thread?
Im trying to use the same modem with 8ta, and no luck so far...

eduardo
 
If you can't find a generic dash to use download this file
& paste it into the "Opco" folder of VMB.
Should be something like C:/Program filesx86/Vodafone/Vodafone Mobile Broadband/ - then you'll see the Opco folder it needs to get pasted into.
Choose copy & replace when it asks.
That file will now let u connect thru VMB with either Voda/CellC/or 8ta sim
Was created from VMB 10.2 - haven't tested on 10.1

1 issue i notice is the "connect" button is not working great with 8ta for some reason but just pop up your windows network connect icon from the task bar below & hit connect there.

Its ugly but i guess if nothing else is supporting your drivers its 1 way around it for now -
Should work for any of these other oddball K-series nightmares getting around as well.

*Edit* - file changed to include Mtn as well now
 
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Hi

I first would to thank Tun@ for his post and the file he supplied, it worked beautifully. I'm now able the use my k3772-z modem from vodacom with a 8ta sim.

I would now like to know how do I check my account balance with VMB? Is there some file or setting I can change to allow VMB to check my account balance on the 8ta sim?

Thanks for the help in advance.
 
Hi there Poiuy,thanks for the thanks.

For 8ta you can either just bookmark http://onnet.8ta.com
or if you open the sms part of the Voda dash, select custom & make the message centre number +27829129
It will then support sending sms from the voda dash - send blank sms to 188 then 8ta returns a sms with your balance.
 
carstensdj said:
Please will someone help me out here...

I have a K3565 Huawei (Vodacom) Modem, and have got myself the 8ta Go Big deal. I have downloaded MDMA and it detects the network and Sim, but when i say connect it brings up a menu asking me to choose "Vodafone Mobile Connect" or "Bluetooth". Do i need to create an 8ta one? And if so what details do i use?

Please can someone help me out with this :(
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If MDMA can detect it, that's all you need, now just create dial up connection and connect without MDMA.
 
Do I need any special software if I plug 8ta sim into k4505-z which then plugs into a 3G router ? Do I need to unlock that k4505-z? (Cause it was through vodacom contract) or should it work immediately? Trying To find out before I buy :-/
 
johndoe1983 said:
Do I need any special software if I plug 8ta sim into k4505-z which then plugs into a 3G router ? Do I need to unlock that k4505-z? (Cause it was through vodacom contract) or should it work immediately? Trying To find out before I buy :-/
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Hi,

Also looking to find out the answer. Reading through mbb and the web has led to some very confusing information/misinformation.
Want to use 8ta/cellc sim in k4505-z plugged into Asus wireless router.
Does the firmware need to be flashed, and if so, can someone provide a link that works AND explains how to do it.
The sites all say you need an IMEI number, straightforward enough.
Then they say you need a flash code, but don't say how to get it :(
The software download seems to launch the original Vodacom dash after doing some sort of flash.

What needs to be done, and how do I do it?
I am a relative newb, and am now totally confused.

Any help would be appreciated.

Iqbal
 
iqbalmia said:
Hi,

Also looking to find out the answer. Reading through mbb and the web has led to some very confusing information/misinformation.
Want to use 8ta/cellc sim in k4505-z plugged into Asus wireless router.
Does the firmware need to be flashed, and if so, can someone provide a link that works AND explains how to do it.
The sites all say you need an IMEI number, straightforward enough.
Then they say you need a flash code, but don't say how to get it :(
The software download seems to launch the original Vodacom dash after doing some sort of flash.

What needs to be done, and how do I do it?
I am a relative newb, and am now totally confused.

Any help would be appreciated.

Iqbal
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The K4505-z is a ZTE modem and I doubt you can flash other firmware onto it (others can confirm/deny)

If the modem supports the 8ta/CellC frequencies, then there should not be an issue since devices are legally not supposed to be network locked. Best is to test the sim in the modem and see if you get a connection on your PC/laptop.

The next step would be to google to see if the modem is compatible with the router you have/want.
 
Hi Guys

I have a Vodafone K3570-Z 3G Modem which I wanna use with a 8TA sim, how can i get this to work? Help will be greatly appreciated :)
 
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Aquacile said:
Hi Guys

I have a Vodafone K3570-Z 3G Modem which I wanna use with a 8TA sim, how can i get this to work? Help will be greatly appreciated :)
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If the modem does not support the 8ta frequencies, then you are stuck. To check, pop in the sim and see if it works.
 
If i POP in the 8TA Sim the modems turns blue flickering LED ..... does that mean its not locked? How to connect from there?
 
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