[Freeswitch-users] Huawei E169 Group Buy
Brian Foster
bdfoster at endigotech.com
Sun May 13 20:01:47 MSD 2012
Steve,
Ill do some more research when I get home tonight. If anyone has a
suggestion please contact me off list.
-BDF
On May 13, 2012 4:11 AM, "Steve Underwood" <steveu at coppice.org> wrote:
> 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 at coppice.org
> > <mailto:steveu at 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 at endigotech.com <mailto:gsmdongle at endigotech.com>
> > <mailto:gsmdongle at endigotech.com
> > <mailto:gsmdongle at 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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> > Brian D. Foster
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