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Huawei E169 from Virgin Australia with antenna connector

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Huawei E169

manufacturer: Huawei
model: E169
interface: USB 2.0 (A plug)
GSM frequency bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS frequency bands: 900, 2100
HSDPA: 7,2 MBit/s
HSUPA: -
EDGE: 236,8 KBit/s
GPRS: 57,6 KBit//s
CSD: ?
connector for ext. antenna: + (on some versions covered by housing)
connector type: SMK CRS5001
internal antenna diversity: +
voice telephony: +
NAND-flashmemory: +
microSD-drive: + (up to 8GB)
rebranded versions: Vodafone K3520
Vodafone E169V




Huawei E169G

manufacturer: Huawei
model: E169G
interface: USB 2.0 (A plug)
GSM frequency bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS frequency bands: 2100
HSDPA: 7,2 MBit/s
HSUPA: -
EDGE: 236,8 KBit/s
GPRS: 57,6 KBit//s
CSD: ?
connector for ext. antenna: + (covered by housing)
connector type: SMK CRS5001
internal antenna diversity: +
voice telephony: -
NAND-flashmemory: +
microSD-drive: - (slot present beneath housing, but not working)
rebranded versions: O2 Surf Stick I (DE)



debranding
see debranding Huawei USB modems


latest update
firmware:
dashboard:


drivers
Drivers will automatically be installed during installation of Mobile Partner or the Vodafone Dashboard if you have a Vodafone-branded device. However if you need drivers separately for any reason, you can either find them after installation of Mobile Partner in C:\Program Files\Mobile Partner\Driver or here:
Windows XP: http://rapidshare.com/files/154228843/Huawei_E169_Driver_XP.zip
Windows Vista: http://rapidshare.com/files/154228968/Huawei_E169_Driver_Vista.zip


activate voice calling
  • download and run latest firmware/dashboard update from Huawei (http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/doc/list.do?type=-1&id=4381). This update will replace Mobile Partner in the flash memory of your E169 by a version, that supports voice calling by default.
  • after finishing the update unplug and replug your E169 and reinstall Mobile Partner from the modem's flash memory
  • now start Mobile Partner and you should see a button named "call"
If you want to keep your existing version of Mobile Partner, you can also activate voice calling by downloading this version of PluginsConfig.xml and saving it to C:\Program Files\Mobile Partner\config while overwriting the existing version.

Enable 7.2 Mbps Speed
  • download and run the following program to Activate the 7.2 Mbit/s Speed :7.2 Mbps Enabler

microSD-drive
Some versions of the E169G (e.g. the one sold by O2 Germany as "O2 Surf Stick") lack microSD-support, allthough the hardware is present beneath the housing (there is no lid, so the microSD-drive inaccessible without dismantling the device). Below you see a regular E169 with accessible and working microSD-drive:
Huawei E169 microSD-drive


disable/revive flashdrive

The integrated flashdrive of the E169 can be disabled by executing the following AT-command:
at^u2diag=0
Unfortunately this will also disable the microSD-drive.
To revive the flashdrive and the microSD-drive execute:
at^u2diag=255


(hidden) antenna connector
(present in all E169 versions)
Please be aware, that dismantling your device will void your warranty!
The E169 does have an antenna connector, which on some versions (e.g. Vodafone's) is covered by the housing and so inaccessible. Other versions (listed in the table below) have a lid for hassle-free access to the antenna connector.

versions with lid for antenna connector versions without lid for antenna connector
  • Virgina E169 (AU)
  • 3 E169 (UK)
  • eplus/Base Internet Stick E169 (DE)
  • Vodafone E169
  • Vodafone E169V
  • Vodafone K3520 (DE)
  • o2 Surf Stick (DE)


However if the lid is absent a hole can be drilled into the housing. Therefore open the housing by removing the screws next to the USB-plug and firmly pressing on the edges (where the red part is below) while carefully separating the two halves of the housing. Look at the pictures below to see where the nibs are snapped!

hidden antenna connector of Huawei E169V/K3520closeup of hidden antenna connector of Huawei E169V/K3520 )



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kskim.my problem with Mac OS X 10.6.4 2 Jun 24 2011, 11:11 PM EDT by wellwisher123
Thread started: Sep 26 2010, 10:35 AM EDT  Watch
updated all the firmware and dashboard to latest.
with the modem is plugged in the app is not installed.
I installed manually with the Huawei_DataCard_Drv_App_Intel(Mobile Connect Mac OS Driver 4.16.00.00).

Create a service with HuaweiMobile-Modem Interface
1. Telephone:*99#
Advanced
Under Modem
2. Vendor:Other
3. Model:HUAIWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem

Other Setting leave as default.

The Connection Failed.

Please advice on how to solve the problem.

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wellwisher123 Hey Do you want latest firmware uodates? 0 Jun 24 2011, 11:09 PM EDT by wellwisher123
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If you really want lates firmware and dashboard updates .just check out <a>http://www.ezmode.com</a>
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zauberjule alternative Stick Software 0 May 11 2011, 7:22 PM EDT by zauberjule
Thread started: May 11 2011, 7:22 PM EDT  Watch
alternative Stick Software include:

O2 Connection Manager
Mobile Partner 16

http://depositfiles.com/files/l8g29e6b4
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