[General] Better Windows / Mac Software for "e-go" and other USB GSM devices by Huawei

[Majed B.]

Your connection (in the pictures) shows as 28 kbps ... this is quite
disturbing!!!

On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 6:08 PM, Burhan Khalid <burhan at kuwaitnet.net> wrote:
> Salaam All:
>
>    I was not too impressed with the 'software' (if you can call it that)
>  that came with the Huawei modems from MTC. I started researching the
>  device to apply a firmware upgrade because at that time MTC was not
>  providing upgrades -- and was generally clueless about the device.
>
>    I posted my findings on an internal company mailing list but I
>  thought from the response to my earlier post -- that you all might be
>  interested :)
>
>    Before I begin -- let me warn you. Updating or modifying the firmware
>  on the device will void its warranty (which is serviced by Barrak, the
>  SE authorized dealers). They will charge you 5KD to restore the original
>  firmware. None of these changes require you to update the firmware on
>  the device, but Huawei does release updated 'operator' firmware which
>  does improve performance. I have personally updated the firmware on my
>  device (if you need firmware update help, just ask. These links are only
>  for client software).
>
>    What do you get with updated firmware/client software?
>
>    1. Better connection holding. The device does not drop a connection
>  as quickly. You will also get connected to 'MTC-Vodafone KT HSDPA' which
>  is the proper identifier for the high speed network.
>
>    2. Updated drivers for Vista 32 and Vista 64. The default drivers for
>  Vista 64 are problematic (because they are outdated).
>
>    3. Ability to have custom DNS servers. This helps because the MTC DNS
>  servers are ... well, asinine is putting it nicely.
>
>    4. Mac users -- finally get some decent software.
>
>
>    There are two clients that I researched. One is the official client
>  from Huawei called 'Mobile Partner'.
>
>    Screenshots: http://staff.kuwaitnet.net/images/mobile-partner.png
>    Features:
>        Auto-detection of devices
>        Profile support
>        Neat graphics
>        *Proper* Windows Vista support
>    Download:
>  http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/file/download.do?f=10804&ctype=1
>
>    Vodafone Mobile Connect *Recommended*. Great software from Vodafone's
>  business division (the same company that commissioned the Linux client I
>  wrote about earlier).
>
>     Screenshots:
>         http://staff.kuwaitnet.net/images/voda-1.png (main window)
>         http://staff.kuwaitnet.net/images/voda-2.png (mini mode)
>     Features:
>         Manage WiFi and modem connections
>         VPN Help
>         Detailed usage reporting
>         Mini-mode
>         *Mac* native version
>         Works with both PCMCIA and USB devices
>     Download:
>  http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatch/Portal/appmanager/vodafone/wrp?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=template11&pageID=BS_0036&tabIndex=2
>
>     Both programs will manage the 'shared internet' router from Zain.
>
>  Hope this helps someone :)
>  Burhan
>
>
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-- 
 Majed B.