Comments on: Starhub MaxMobile E170 Huawei Modem Tips – Settings and Firmware Upgrade

By: Gobala P1

Gobala P1 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:58:56 +0000

Thanks for sharing the information, I find it truly useful. I’m reading your website from my inn room

By: Joe Teh

Joe Teh — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:46:05 +0000

Ian, where is this WHSPDA setting? Actually, I merely followed the instruction provided by Starhub.

In fact currently, I am still having issue with Starhub and they requested me to do a log collect. I have yet to do it.

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:27:22 +0000

Hi,

I called up starhub the day before as my 7.2mbps mobile broadband was ultra slow. The technical advisor told me to change to WHSPDA only or something. Its opposite to what was recommended to you. Thereafter, the connections improved. After reading your advice, I am now a little puzzled.

By: Moon Yew

Moon Yew — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:09:02 +0000

WCDMA preferred means the modem will automatically switch to WCDMA if there is signals from it, if there are no WCDMA coverage, it will switch back to GPRS(GSM), it will be slower, but at least you still have your internet access.

Whereas for WCDMA only, it means the modem will only use signals from WCDMA. If WCDMA signals are are not present.. you will not have any internet access.

It works the same as your 3G phone. you need to be in 3G(WCDMA) coverage to be able to make a video call.
If you happen to be in a place out of WCDMA coverage, you can’t make a video call.

By: Joe Teh

Joe Teh — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:14:21 +0000

Hi, dpcafe, actually, I only followed the instruction from Starhub. Have not explore on these two settings. Maybe we can try out and share the results.

By: dpcafe

dpcafe — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:49:38 +0000

In your instructions (ie screenshot), is there any difference whether you set the Network options to “WCDMA only” or “WCDMA preferred” ? It seems like either way, the modem does switch to HSPA instead.

By: Joe Teh

Joe Teh — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:15 +0000

I found the webpage that you can upgrade your firmware.

http://home.singtel.com/bbmobile/

You have to choose your device (ie. E169) and then you can see option for firmware upgrade.

Hope it helps.

Joe

By: joseph

joseph — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:54:09 +0000

Hi.. thks! What about Singtel Broadband on mobile? is it the same too?
I just recently upgraded my mac’s OS to Snow lepoard, and Singtel says their dongle (Huawei E169) can’t support?!? faint…

Able to help? Thks!