Best 3G Modem

[hA1d3R]

Types of modem

DL /UL



1. 3.6 / 384kbps - No HSUPA

Huawei E1550 02/Idea

Huawei E156G (Ant)

Huawei E160 Vodafone K3565 (Hidden Ant)

Huawei E160 Three (Ant)

Huawei Orange E160E (Ant) - Dual Band , claimed as 7.2Mbps on ebay , dont know if its true or not

Huawei E220 - old model,mini usb,7.2 FW update is available,no sd slot
2. 7.2 / 384kbps

Huawei E169 Vodafone K3520 (Hidden Ant)

3. 7.2 / 2 - Most 2Mbps models are 5.76 ready and needs a FW upgrade only

Huawei E170 T-Mobile - no sd slot

Huawei E122 THREE (Ant)

4. 7.2 / 5.76

Huawei E1750

Huawei E176 Entel PCS(Ant) - 850/1900/2100 3G

Huawei UMG181 T-Mobile (Ant) - usb connector can be twisted , looks delicate though

Huawei VOdafone K3765 (Hidden Ant)

5. 21 / 5.76 - HSPA+

http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Huawei+E182e+(E1820,+E1823)

I dont think hspa+ devices are yet available in India.Also all BTS might not be HSPA+ enabled

-Few people have reported compatibility issues with BSNL SIM and E1750/E176

(Added by logistopath)

Just as a warning to potential E176 or E1750 or E1752 buyers, these modems and a few others do NOT work with BSNL West Zone. THey keep throwing up random 619 and 628 errors, although they connect to the network, and are able to send USSD commands.

If anyone else has faced similar problems in the West zone or any other area, please update.

Also check here and here.



Additional Info

Comparison of 3G modem & dongle models

CRC9 male to RP-SMA female RG174 3G USB Huawei Modem - eBay (item 270561713164 end time Oct-07-10 21:32:28 PDT)

Befor buying check compatibilty with router and 64-bit OS.Huawei models have better compatibility with wi-fi router

The models mentioned here are either available locally or on ebay

 

[hayabusa_ryu]

thanks for the comparison links....

 

[varkey]

Bought a UMG181 from eBay. Will get it in a day or two!

 

[m-jeri]

^^

why not Huawei E176 ? antennae support is good r8?

 

[varkey]

^ UMG181 also has external antenna support. Didn't see E176 when I placed the order, also not sure about the compatibility of the E176 with my router!

 

[m-jeri]

Which router is that?..

 

[varkey]

Im using a Tenda 3G Router now with my ZTE 8710 ( Photon+ ) modem.

 

[m-jeri]

can we use the asus N13 with Huawei E176???

--- Updated Post - Automerged ---

yup..it does.. ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

 

[hA1d3R]

yes umg181 isnt listed in the n13u compatibility list

 

[vijaycool]

Nice Thread..hyeah:

 

[hayabusa_ryu]

I think e176 is best of all. i may buy it soon.

 

[hrohit85]

Where can I buy one locally in Bangalore?

Is it available in SP Road...?

 

[nfsnfs]

Could some one link what type of antenna is good ? .Any ebay link ?

 

[strategy]

^^ yeah i need an antenna too ...i dont mind the size if the signal strength is considerably improved.( literally )

Mine is the BSNL , LW272 3.6

 

[Revolution]

OFF TOPIC:

Can any one me where can I get these Huawei modems locally in Kolkata ?

And what is the warranty ?

I mean where is Huawei service center in Kolkata ?

 

[hA1d3R]

Huawei service is through redington .

 

[Revolution]

Huawei service is through redington .

What or where is that in Kolkata ?

 

[saurabhnarula]

guys anybody has any idea on huawei e1752 eBay India: Huawei E1752 3G usb modem Data Card 7.2Mbps HSUPA Model (item 280571709543 end time 05-Nov-2010 18:44:16 IST)

is this the upgrade to e1750?

 

[babhishek]

can we connect an antenna to a modem with hidden antennas?

if so how?

 

[Satan]

Which of these has support for voice & messaging like the E1550?