Steve,
Ill do some more research when I get home tonight. If anyone has a suggestion please contact me off list.
-BDF
Hi Brian,
My understanding (as an outsider) is the US mostly uses 1700MHz and
1900MHz for UMTS. The E169 doesn't support either of those bands. I
don't think 2100MHz is used at all in the US. I understand 900MHz
support is pretty limited. Maybe none of this matters much if 2G support
is available everywhere. However, it looks like there should be a better
choice for people in the US. Hua Wei make a huge number of models to
suit all tastes.
Regards,
Steve
On 05/13/2012 02:39 PM, Brian Foster wrote:
> The Huawei E169 is confirmed to work with mod_gsmopen. Special thanks
> to Marcus Brown (mzb- on #freedoh) for helping me figure all of this
> stuff out and for donating a E169, a SIM card, and a virtual machine
> to run tests.
>
> Steve, understood. As far as I can tell the bands that the E169
> supports SHOULD cover most of the US carriers that support GSM. Like I
> said in my last email, it is up to you guys to make sure that it will
> work in your situation. If it doesn't I'd sell it on ebay, I don't
> think you'll have a problem getting rid of it.
>
> From:
> http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Huawei+E169+(E169G,+E169V,+K3520)
> <http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Huawei+E169+%28E169G,+E169V,+K3520%29>
>
> specifications
>
> 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
>
> Also: http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/huawei-e169-modem.html
>
> -BDF
>
>
> On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 1:41 AM, Steve Underwood <steveu@coppice.org
> <mailto:steveu@coppice.org>> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> When looking at models of 3G dongles look carefully at whether they
> support the features you need. This basically comes down to supporting
> the voice features, and supporting the bands you need in your area.
>
> Most recent dongles with a Qualcomm chip set (which is most of them)
> support the voice features needed to work with FS. However, many SIM
> locked ones have the feature blocked. Unlocked ones should be OK.
>
> Most dongles now support quad band 2G operation, which covers most of
> the frequencies ever used for 2G GSM. However, most dongles only
> support
> one 3G band. Some support 2 bands. There are, however, several bands
> used for 3G around the planet. If the dongle you choose doesn't
> support
> your local 3G bands, you will only be able to use it for 2G
> communication. That might be OK. It might not. It depends on your
> local
> service offerings. Just beware.
>
> Steve
>
> On 05/13/2012 09:49 AM, Brian Foster wrote:
> >
> > Fellow freeswitchers,
> >
> > I am sending this email out to let you all know that I am
> setting up a
> > group buy for the Huawei E169. It should be compatable with
> > mod_gsmopen, and that will be tested before we go and do a buy. The
> > reason why there is interest in this particular model is the
> fact that
> > it does have an external antenna jack. Otherwise they are fairly
> close
> > to the E1550.
> >
> > If you are interested, make sure you do your research to make sure
> > this single will work for you. No refunds. Send an email to
> > gsmdongle@endigotech.com <mailto:gsmdongle@endigotech.com>
> <mailto:gsmdongle@endigotech.com
> <mailto:gsmdongle@endigotech.com>> letting me
> > know how many you want and the best way to get ahold of you.
> Deadline
> > is May 30th to get your requests in.
> >
> > There will be no refunds. There will be no markup on price.
> Buyers are
> > responsible for shipping. Price range should be $25-35. US/Canada
> > residents only. Must be 18 years or older. Payment via PayPal only.
> > Notice will be sent out a few days after May 30th to confirm we have
> > enough interested and how much each single will be. At that time you
> > will need to send a payment to the PayPal address. Payments will
> be in
> > two stages, the first will be for the product itself, the second
> will
> > be for the shipping to your address.
> >
> > There needs to be a minimum of 20 dongles ordered before I can go
> > ahead and buy. Payments need to be collected prior to me going ahead
> > and buying.
> >
> > If you have any questions, email me off list.
> >
> > -BDF
> >
> >
>
>
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