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3G/HSPA Routers

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  • #102
    hurling_lad
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭hurling_lad


    I've just ordered this Tp-Link TL-MR3420 after discounting the Dovado option due to price.

    Seems to be compatible with the varous Three modems - will get back to you here when I take delivery and get going with it.

    Ideally, I'd like to use this with a VoIP phone and get rid of my fixed line, but it would have to be very stable if I'm to convince the OH that it's a goer - does anyone think that this is realistic?


  • #103
    breathn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 483 ✭✭breathn


    hurling_lad wrote: »
    Ideally, I'd like to use this with a VoIP phone and get rid of my fixed line, but it would have to be very stable if I'm to convince the OH that it's a goer - does anyone think that this is realistic?

    It's not a goer at all.
    I had the exact same plan. My 3 NBS with a 3G router on all the time and get blueface and those voip handsets.

    The snags I hit:
    1. The USB sticks crash often needing a full power cycle of whatever router you have. It's a pain in the butt and the only 3G routers I've found that can actually power cycle the USB modems are many many hundreds of euro. No good if your router/modem crashes during the night and you don't realist it till later.

    2. Latency is REALLY erratic. Skype usually works well apart from the odd glitch here and there. Everything else works often but not all the time.

    I tried it for a month making all my outbound calls using various services like skype and blueface. People were CONSTANTLY asking me to repeat myself.

    I left a ping running against blueface's voip gateway every second and usually see 68ms and then thirty seconds later a few missed responses, then perhaps around 2000ms for a few more seconds and then anything between 68 and 400ms. All within a few minutes of eachother. Latency is so erratic over 3G.

    I tried playing with forcing different codecs on my softphone. G.729 worked the best for me with crappy latency but it was still so frustrating I had to stop my VOIP tests.

    3. That was when 3NBS was good in my area. I'd get 4-5mbit down and 1-2 mbit up. Three went on a mega sales blitz in my area. Signs up along the roads everywhere, posters everywhere, door to door sales. The service has gone to crap now. You too will be bitten by that at some point.


    That's my experience.

    A blueface account is free, top it up with a couple of euro and get a free softphone and play around for yourself, but make sure to keep trying it because it turned to crap during the important phone calls.


  • #104
    Mac 79
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Mac 79


    is there any router that will take a sim card and skip the dongle bit. the reason i ask is that i dont have a dongle, just the Huawei E5830 mifi which drops connection or wifi whenever it feels like it, unpredicable for long downloads.


  • #105
    daithi2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭daithi2011


    Mac 79 wrote: »
    is there any router that will take a sim card and skip the dongle bit. the reason i ask is that i dont have a dongle, just the Huawei E5830 mifi which drops connection or wifi whenever it feels like it, unpredicable for long downloads.

    Good question. Id like to see if there is one with an antenna for the one of these too. Just pop in the sim and it uses the antenna on the router, would be great.


  • #106
    treatyman
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭treatyman


    JonathanAnon wrote: »
    Just to give my two cents.. On the advice given here, I bought an

    Edimax nLite 3G-6200n router
    741127787_125.jpg

    from Peats (Newbridge) for 79 euros. Brought it home, hooked it up with LAN cable and my Huawei E160G (I'm on the 20 euro a month package with Three). Hopped on to the router (192.168.2.1) and configured the WAN | 3G/3.5G settings to the following:

    edimax_nlite_3g_6200n_settings.jpg

    3G Internet came up straight away, and I could see the IP address / subnet mask etc etc of the Three network (indicating it had connected)..

    Very easy setup, very cheap, nice looking router. So far, so good.


    I have the exact same setup and for the life of me I cannot get it working. The dongle has flashing blue light, the 3G light is blue on the router, still won't connect. I go to the router setup page (see pics) and connect and no go. I also tried 3ireland.ie for APN, without *99#, every combination and still can't connect.
    I updated the firmware to v2.20 also...

    The 3 dongle works perfect in the USB port on laptop by the way..

    Any ideas?


  • #107
    54kroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭54kroc


    Has anyone used this TP-Link TL-MR3420?
    Seems to support a good few modems and is pretty cheap.
    I want to connect a satellite box up to the web, would it work?


  • #108
    Foxindbox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭Foxindbox


    Hi Guys,

    I'm new to boards so apologies in advance if i've posted in the wrong thread. I've just bought a solwise NET-3G-3G11nMRW http://www.solwise.co.uk/3g-routers-3g11nmrw.htm

    I have a Huawei e122 modem for 3 ireland which I can't get to work with the router.

    I've configure the APN as per 3ireland instructions

    APN: 3ireland.ie
    phone number: *99#

    The router can see the modem yet the blue light keeps flashing on the modem. Solwise aren't giving me any joy and 3 are also refusing to help. I was wondering if any of you had any advice. Cheers guys.


  • #109
    alejandro1977
    Registered Users Posts: 505 ✭✭✭alejandro1977


    daithi2011 wrote: »
    Good question. Id like to see if there is one with an antenna for the one of these too. Just pop in the sim and it uses the antenna on the router, would be great.

    Three have the b260a - heard good things- and 02 have something similar; I'm trying to get one of these unlocked etc- I'm not in Ireland but it's impossible to get one at a reasonable price


    http://www.o2online.ie/o2/shop/broadband/detail.php?pid=82
    http://three.ie/products_services/broadband/router.htm


  • #110
    kenaghcomputers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭kenaghcomputers


    Foxindbox wrote: »
    Hi Guys,

    I'm new to boards so apologies in advance if i've posted in the wrong thread. I've just bought a solwise NET-3G-3G11nMRW http://www.solwise.co.uk/3g-routers-3g11nmrw.htm

    I have a Huawei e122 modem for 3 ireland which I can't get to work with the router.

    I've configure the APN as per 3ireland instructions

    APN: 3ireland.ie
    phone number: *99#

    The router can see the modem yet the blue light keeps flashing on the modem. Solwise aren't giving me any joy and 3 are also refusing to help. I was wondering if any of you had any advice. Cheers guys.

    same problem as above ... from what i have learnt the e122 is not compatible with this router as it is not compatible with the edimax 3g-6200n either ....i have yet to find a firmware / software upgrade to solve this problem


  • #111
    William Powell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭William Powell


    alejandro1977 wrote: »
    Three have the b260a - heard good things- .....

    Where?


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  • #112
    Foxindbox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭Foxindbox


    kenaghcomputers wrote: »
    same problem as above ... from what i have learnt the e122 is not compatible with this router as it is not compatible with the edimax 3g-6200n either ....i have yet to find a firmware / software upgrade to solve this problem


    Solwise actually confirmed that the issue was firmware and send me a beta update. I upgraded the router and it worked, so I would recommend getting in contact with the manufacturer of your router and ask them if there's a firmware upgrade as this can be the only problem if you have the APN settings correct.


  • #113
    siblers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,595 ✭✭✭✭siblers


    Hey, I reset the router (Huawei B260A) recently and I have to enable the password protection again, how I do I go about doing this? I've looked around in the router homepage but can't figure it out. Thanks!


  • #114
    traxx711
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭traxx711


    Hello everyone, im new to Boards.ie :)

    Im concidering purchacing 3G wireless broadband for 20 euro per month for the 25GB limit.

    Im currently living in the North West region of Donegal in a 3 bedroom Mobile home. If anyone can help me as to give advice on what i would need to set up an internet connection. I can barely recieve a connention for my mobile phone (o2) so this had led me to worry about my Internet connection. I would like to have a broadband router as i will be connecting a laptop,PS3 and Wii. Will i require some kind of external antena if my connection isnt great? Any Help would be great.

    seamus


  • #115
    markygoods
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭markygoods


    EAFC_rdfl wrote: »
    cheers for the response watty. Here's the exact model's website:
    http://www.sapido.com.tw/EN/productrb1132o_35g.htm
    and heres a list of supported modems from the FAQ:
    http://www.sapido.com.tw/EN/faq/solution-210.htm

    the E122 isnt listed there, so I guess I might as well return it, and try out one of those you mention that does support the E122.

    For now, when I connect the modem into the router, the blue light just flashes and never goes constant. I can connect to the router no bother, but no connection onwards from the router. Ive been through the set-up a few times and I think I have everything configured right (APN etc), so I think I'll give up!

    Hi,
    I know this is a bit late in the day for you but I have the E122 modem with 3 mobile broadband and I bought the Sapido RB1132 router without checking the modem support list, I know, silly wasnt I, but......in Jan 2011 Sapido updated the firmware to include the E122 so I stuck my usb dongle into the router and hooray it works brilliantly, I've had it on 24/7 for a month now and have to say I'm mightly impressed. My son plays online with his ps3 while I stream footie matches at the same time with no problems at all. There are also 2 iphones and a psp leaching from the router with no bother. I have noticed on a couple of occasions for whatever reason that the modem stops working/freezes/crashes....whatever you want to call it but within 30 seconds the router re-boots it and it re-connects. Now I was previosly 3 customer a few years back when mobile broadband first came on the scene, I had a PCMCIA modem from 3 that worked great for the first few weeks but the more people that signed up, the slower the connection got. I had alot of trouble with them before finaly being released from the contact vowing never to go near 3ireland again. However a few months back a neighbour informed me that he had signed up with 3 for mobile broadband and it had been working fine, so I took the plunge again and have to say I have no probs this time around. fingers crossed everything stays the way it is, I dont think I could handle calling them call centers in Mumbai again.


  • #116
    markygoods
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭markygoods


    traxx711 wrote: »
    Hello everyone, im new to Boards.ie :)

    Im concidering purchacing 3G wireless broadband for 20 euro per month for the 25GB limit.

    Im currently living in the North West region of Donegal in a 3 bedroom Mobile home. If anyone can help me as to give advice on what i would need to set up an internet connection. I can barely recieve a connention for my mobile phone (o2) so this had led me to worry about my Internet connection. I would like to have a broadband router as i will be connecting a laptop,PS3 and Wii. Will i require some kind of external antena if my connection isnt great? Any Help would be great.

    seamus

    Hi Seamus,
    My advice would be to get the modem from 3, bring it home and see how it works on your laptop. If it doesnt perform well during peak hours i.e from 6-9 in the evening( go to speedtest.net and check connection speed- you will need at least 1m download and 300k upload to play online) then avail of the 14 day return option at no cost to you. your contract will be cancelled.
    If it does peform well then try the Sapido RB1132 router, You can get this on E-Bay for about 50 quid. I am currently using this with the Huawei E122 modem from 3ireland and all works very well. If they give you a different modem to the E122,you will have to check the Sapido modem support list to see if its there.
    hope this helps


  • #117
    ani_mal
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ani_mal


    HI everyone..

    Im a 3mobile broadband user with huawei E122 at the moment but I want to get router. and I was thinking of Huawei router. Would anyone tell me are these any good
    1.Huawei Echolife HG520b Wireless G ADSL2+ Router
    2. Huawei B 260HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz , Up to 7.2 Mbps(DL) / 5.7
    3. HUAWEI ECHOLIFE HG521
    4. or 3mobile wireless router (any good)?

    or any other good reliable router?

    Cheers


  • #118
    markygoods
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭markygoods


    ani_mal wrote: »
    HI everyone..

    Im a 3mobile broadband user with huawei E122 at the moment but I want to get router. and I was thinking of Huawei router. Would anyone tell me are these any good
    1.Huawei Echolife HG520b Wireless G ADSL2+ Router
    2. Huawei B 260HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz , Up to 7.2 Mbps(DL) / 5.7
    3. HUAWEI ECHOLIFE HG521
    4. or 3mobile wireless router (any good)?

    or any other good reliable router?

    Cheers
    Sapido RB-1132 as detailed in above posts, don't know anything about Huawei routers but heard that the 3mobile wireless router ain't great.


  • #119
    ani_mal
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ani_mal


    I can find this one RB-1132 on eBay, only in USA maybe.. no use.. any ideas where to get this one?

    thx


  • #120
    markygoods
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭markygoods


    ani_mal wrote: »
    I can find this one RB-1132 on eBay, only in USA maybe.. no use.. any ideas where to get this one?

    thx

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Mini-Wireless-N-WiFi-Mobile-Travel-Router-USB-3G-3-5G-/290493401527?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item43a2c189b7

    This is what ur looking for, comes from Hong Kong via Bristol, Got mine in 5 days from purchase.


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  • #121
    ralphie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭ralphie


    markygoods wrote: »
    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Mini-Wireless-N-WiFi-Mobile-Travel-Router-USB-3G-3-5G-/290493401527?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item43a2c189b7

    This is what ur looking for, comes from Hong Kong via Bristol, Got mine in 5 days from purchase.

    Does this reboot itself if it crashes.
    How good is it at picking up signal by comparison to the ones with an outer antenna.


  • #122
    markygoods
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭markygoods


    ralphie wrote: »
    Does this reboot itself if it crashes.
    How good is it at picking up signal by comparison to the ones with an outer antenna.

    The router itself hasn't crashed on me yet, the modem from time to time freezes/crashes/hangs whatever you want to call it. When it does, the router re-boots it and re-connects it to the net. This is it's most impressive feature as you just need to set it up once. Also you can bring the router with you anywhere as it is so compact and has various power options. I have used alot of different routers in my time but this one deffinatley suits me the best, range is good, my house is 22 meters long and 9 meters wide, dormer and I have signal everywhere.


  • #123
    ralphie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭ralphie


    markygoods wrote: »
    The router itself hasn't crashed on me yet, the modem from time to time freezes/crashes/hangs whatever you want to call it. When it does, the router re-boots it and re-connects it to the net. This is it's most impressive feature as you just need to set it up once. Also you can bring the router with you anywhere as it is so compact and has various power options. I have used alot of different routers in my time but this one deffinatley suits me the best, range is good, my house is 22 meters long and 9 meters wide, dormer and I have signal everywhere.
    Thanks for reply.
    I am now considering getting this router going on your experience with it.
    I have a Huawei E5830 wireless modem from 3 which works ok (but of course there will sometimes be contention problems on 3's masts which you will probably have regardless of which modem you use) and is very portable.
    There are a few niggly problems with it however.The wireless signal stops after about 15 minutes when not in use and its very fiddly to turn on.


  • #124
    markygoods
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭markygoods


    ralphie wrote: »
    Thanks for reply.
    I am now considering getting this router going on your experience with it.
    I have a Huawei E5830 wireless modem from 3 which works ok (but of course there will sometimes be contention problems on 3's masts which you will probably have regardless of which modem you use) and is very portable.
    There are a few niggly problems with it however.The wireless signal stops after about 15 minutes when not in use and its very fiddly to turn on.

    Check the modem support list first to see if yours is compatable with the router. http://www.sapido.com.tw/EN/faq/solution-210.htm
    the E 122 works pretty well I must say, none of the problems that you have described, there is an option to make sure the modem doesn't hang up when idle on the router, there should be an option in the three control panel for the same.


  • #125
    ralphie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭ralphie


    markygoods wrote: »
    Check the modem support list first to see if yours is compatable with the router. http://www.sapido.com.tw/EN/faq/solution-210.htm
    the E 122 works pretty well I must say, none of the problems that you have described, there is an option to make sure the modem doesn't hang up when idle on the router, there should be an option in the three control panel for the same.

    I have an E220 (not compatable with windows 7 but maybe through router) and an E1550 modem both of which are in the list.
    I cannot change the time out on the E5830 unless I chance flashing it with spurious software.I dont want to risk it in case I brick it.


  • #126
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    Foxindbox wrote: »
    Solwise actually confirmed that the issue was firmware and send me a beta update. I upgraded the router and it worked, so I would recommend getting in contact with the manufacturer of your router and ask them if there's a firmware upgrade as this can be the only problem if you have the APN settings correct.

    Thanks.

    The girlfriend had a Solwise 3GNMRW 3G router, and a new Huawei E122 3g modem. It refused to work until I downloaded the latest firmware from the Solwise site... worked a treat then after the new firmware was updated and I done a hard reset.


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  • #127
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 628 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    Just in case anyone would be interested, i got it working the last day. O2 wanted 50 quid for their mobile hotspot and I was sick of carrying the dongle around the house to different computers so I saw the vodafone gateway router on adverts and bought it for 20 and that night i had wifi set up. Its great, just had to change the APN by logging in as an admin (advanced, advanced). Nice cheapish solution.


  • #128
    wohlgetan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭wohlgetan


    traxx711 wrote: »
    Im concidering purchacing 3G wireless broadband for 20 euro per month for the 25GB limit.

    Hi!

    Just stumbled across this post and wondered, where can I find a 20€/25GB/month offer?

    All I found was 20€/15GB/month and my 6 month contract with O2 is about to expire in two month, so I'm starting to look for alternatives...

    thanks in advance!

    PS: My girl used webradio with her internet tablet and within three weeks she used more than 25GB of traffic, never assumed this would be so high! And every additional MB was charged as stated in the contract, this month cost me additional 180,- Euros for webradio! Pity me, I haven't controlled the traffic early enough...


  • #129
    Seanh111
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭Seanh111


    Hi,

    I'm a bit new to this whole wireless routers thing so sorry if these questions have already been asked! I've got 3 mobile broadband with the Huawei E122 modem which both me and my brother use on separate laptops at home.

    So I was wondering which is the best wireless router to buy for this modem? Obviously the cheaper the better, but I would be willing to pay extra for additional features if they were reasonablly useful? Also do I just plug my modem into the router, plug the router in and then I can pick it up through wifi? A website that takes laser or paypal be best aswel!

    Thanks for your help


  • #130
    Seanh111
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭Seanh111


    is this router any good? I don't know too much about these things so wamted to make sure before I buy it!

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Mini-Wireless-N-WiFi-Mobile-Travel-Router-USB-3G-3-5G-/290493401527?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item43a2c189b7


    I've got a Huawei E122 modem on the 3 nertwork. I just want something that can be plugged in and left alone basically and give off wifi signal to the whole house and connect 2 laptops and possibly a ps3. Will this router do?

    Also how would I go about setting it up if I do buy it?

    Thanks for your help!


  • #131
    ralphie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭ralphie


    Seanh111 wrote: »
    is this router any good? I don't know too much about these things so wamted to make sure before I buy it!

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Mini-Wireless-N-WiFi-Mobile-Travel-Router-USB-3G-3-5G-/290493401527?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item43a2c189b7


    I've got a Huawei E122 modem on the 3 nertwork. I just want something that can be plugged in and left alone basically and give off wifi signal to the whole house and connect 2 laptops and possibly a ps3. Will this router do?

    Also how would I go about setting it up if I do buy it?

    Thanks for your help!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055506944&page=8
    Have a look here,I think its the same one.


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  • #132
    adm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 342 ✭✭adm


    Just bought this. seems very cheap. interesting to see if it will work.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0043GWGV8/ref=oss_product


  • #133
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Anyone know if the Meteor Stick, I think it's either E180 or E182 (Meteor have used both names) it's the one with the 14.4MB/s speed, will work with the Sapido 3G router or not?


  • #134
    William Powell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭William Powell


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Anyone know if the Meteor Stick, I think it's either E180 or E182 (Meteor have used both names) it's the one with the 14.4MB/s speed, will work with the Sapido 3G router or not?

    If its this one then the compatiblity list is here and a user review here


  • #135
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    William Powell wrote: »
    If its this one then the compatiblity list is here and a user review here

    Meteor has it on their site as an E182. But then gives documentation for an E180. I've seen the list and it has the E180 supported but then again I'm not sure if it's that one. I think I've ready Meteor customise the units so maybe it's just their version of the E180

    Thanks though.


  • #136
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Well just found out it is infact an E182. I think it's an upgrade from the E180. From 7.2MB/s to 14.4 MB/s. So my lucks out on that one I think.

    If anyone does know of a 3G router supporting the E182 please let me know. :(


  • #137
    William Powell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭William Powell


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Well just found out it is infact an E182. I think it's an upgrade from the E180. From 7.2MB/s to 14.4 MB/s. So my lucks out on that one I think.

    If anyone does know of a 3G router supporting the E182 please let me know. :(

    Maybe ask on the Huawei Support Forums one answer which might help is here trouble is it might only be half an answer.


  • #138
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    William Powell wrote: »
    Maybe ask on the Huawei Support Forums one answer which might help is here trouble is it might only be half an answer.

    Thanks for the help. From that forum it seems only speed is an issue. I've asked on the Meteor forum anyways so hopefully a staff member can help.

    Thanks WP.


  • #139
    Seanh111
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭Seanh111


    I've just got this router

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Mini-Wireless-N-WiFi-Mobile-Travel-Router-USB-3G-3-5G-/290493401527?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item43a2c189b7

    but I'm not sure how to set it up so maybe someone could help?


  • #140
    -=al=-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,290 ✭✭✭-=al=-


    adm wrote: »
    Just bought this. seems very cheap. interesting to see if it will work.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0043GWGV8/ref=oss_product

    Don't know about that particular router but ive the TP-Link TL-WR841ND and it's a fantastic router... think I've reset it once in about 6 months, great routers.


  • #141
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    After a lot of online searching and picking up stuff on the whole router + 3g USB dongle thing i've gotten a good bit of information.

    Most of the routers i've came across support the Meteor sticks up to 7.2MB/s. So i'm just curious has anybody got the Meteor Huawei E182 Stick to successfully work with any 3G Router? Most people have been using an E180 which is supported by most Routers now. Maybe the software will be compatible with the 3G Router.

    Also what i've found is (Price Wise) the Edimax 3G-6200n Router is the best for most users.
    But if you have the funds and want the best performing one probably go for the the Dovado 3GN Router.

    Just my two cents on it all.


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  • #142
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Maybe this one would support the Meteor stick?

    The Dovado 4GR here
    Says that it supports speeds up to 21MB/s.

    The list of compatible devices here says it supports E180, E180G, E182e & E1820.

    Maybe one of these would have compatible software that would work.

    Just thought i'd add what little information i've found because I haven't came across any supporting 3G Routers. The whole 14.4 speed seems really new to the Mobile Broadband world.


  • #143
    Amalgam
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    Here you go DubDJ

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNMxlarBWuo


    Just to add, the Huawei E1820 and E182E are essentially the same. One has extra frequencies for use in North America and other territories, one does not. That's my understanding. Also, the change from the E180 isn't just speed, the 182E\0 is a modem that supports the HSPA+ standard.


  • #144
    DubDJ
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    Amalgam wrote: »
    Here you go DubDJ

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNMxlarBWuo


    Just to add, the Huawei E1820 and E182E are essentially the same. One has extra frequencies for use in North America and other territories, one does not. That's my understanding. Also, the change from the E180 isn't just speed, the 182E\0 is a modem that supports the HSPA+ standard.

    Thanks a million mate. Big help. I've been looking and looking and couldn't find much about the modem itself was hoping somebody could help. Thanks again I can make my mind up now.


  • #145
    adm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 342 ✭✭adm


    adm wrote: »
    Just bought this. seems very cheap. interesting to see if it will work.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0043GWGV8/ref=oss_product

    Well I've had little luck getting it to work so far with a three dongle. It did work for a while but completely unreliable and its not the dongle either cos it works on another router at the same location.


  • #146
    William Powell
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    adm wrote: »
    Well I've had little luck getting it to work so far with a three dongle. It did work for a while but completely unreliable and its not the dongle either cos it works on another router at the same location.

    Quick question did you set the APN on the router and which one did you use?


  • #147
    adm
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    William Powell wrote: »
    Quick question did you set the APN on the router and which one did you use?

    Sorry for delayed reaction but I gave up on it.
    Tried 3internet and 3internet.ie
    I have an older router with less range (G) that dongle works with using same settings so no idea why it doesnt work


  • #148
    Amalgam
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    I was browsing for a Repeater yesterday. I was looking for a compact\discreet DD-WRT compatible 'Fonera' and couldn't help but notice the latest model, La Fonera 2.0n, uses the exact same chassis as the Dovado 4GR, with limited 3G device compatability, along with some unique features, torrent client etc..

    Pity there's only one USB port. It is the same chassis though. €79.

    Interesting device.

    You can opt out\switch off the 'paying\public hotspot' feature of the device.

    http://wiki.fon.com/wiki/Fonera_2.0n

    http://wiki.fon.com/wiki/3G_compatibility

    fonerafrontn.jpg

    fonera20n2.jpg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJZCeawJNkg


  • #149
    William Powell
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    bbam wrote: »
    http://www.sapido.com.tw/EN/productrb1732o_35g.htm

    Hi all..
    Was wondering if anyone knows if this Sapido RB1732 Router would be compatible with my E160G on the 3 network.. for about €55 delivered from e-bay it seems good enough value..
    Not knowing much about routers combined with wireless broadband, do they work without being permanently connected to a PC..I'd like to set it up in our loft where the broadband is about 3X faster...

    Please feel free to recommend another product that will work as described and cover a decent area..

    Thanks

    Not exactly legal with a 1000mW WiFi can't remember the max your allowed but afaik its about a one fith of that ;)

    tbh unless its very cheap and €55 isn't that cheap I take a look at amazon.co.uk first, just search for 3G routers.

    btw make sure you have easy access to the routers power supply switch as they often need restarting fairly regulary, like daily, not always the routers fault but most don't power cycle the modem unless they get turned off then back on again.


  • #150
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    William Powell wrote: »
    btw make sure you have easy access to the routers power supply switch as they often need restarting fairly regulary, like daily, not always the routers fault but most don't power cycle the modem unless they get turned off then back on again.

    Talking of power cycling the modem, the Dovado Tiny, which has had a rather quiet release, is the first one where Dovado market 'proper' power cycling.

    Exactly the same features as the 3GN. Very small, hence the name.. I've only seen a few German eBay traders selling it recently. Price is around €80.

    You can use a different aerial/antenna, from the default.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8-1Ka5Fam4


    Product page: http://www.dovado.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=22


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  • #151
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    Following the mini-me trend in 3G Routers, TP-Link are bringing out a very small and dinky Router.

    20111116viewmedia.jpg

    This model has a USB power input, so, regardless of where it is sold, it'll work here..

    http://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/?categoryid=218&model=TL-MR3020


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