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bbman

646 posts

Ultimate Geek

#221679 4-Jun-2009 16:19

NealR: @exportgoldman I was not aware that the two XT Network USB modems were software upgradable to HSPA+ (aka 21Mbps)

Your right they are not upgradable to HSPA+

The only true HSPA+ card now on the market is the Sierra wireless 306 & 307. The 306 made for XT & the 307 for Vodafone 3G extended. http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/USB306_307.aspx

The Compass 885 is firmware upgradable to 5.72mpbs HSUPA (HSPA/HSPA+) but the down load is no different.

The MF636 is only 2mbps upload and is not upgradable http://www.zte.com.au/main/MF636.htm

The key advantage of the Sierra wireless is the external RF port & the upgradable upload speeds in the future. Thats worth $200 bucks easy over the MF636 but for most people that means little.

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riahon

946 posts

Ultimate Geek

#222146 6-Jun-2009 09:16

Hi

Have friend that has one of these and coverage does appear to be an issue. I mentioned this thread and wonder if anyone can suggest somewhere to buy an antenna mentioned in some posts. I havent seen the device so not even sure where it would go.

exportgoldman

1202 posts

Uber Geek

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#234259 12-Jul-2009 01:03

riahon: Hi

Have friend that has one of these and coverage does appear to be an issue. I mentioned this thread and wonder if anyone can suggest somewhere to buy an antenna mentioned in some posts. I havent seen the device so not even sure where it would go.

This guy on trademe is selling boaster aerials for XT/VF which look like the old sky aerials

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobile-phones/Accessories/Antenna-boosters/auction-229289505.htm

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hasole

383 posts

Ultimate Geek

#244692 10-Aug-2009 13:17

Can someone post a link to the mobilink s/w for the merlin xu870 so I can use it on xt. cheers

hasole

383 posts

Ultimate Geek

#245616 12-Aug-2009 14:43

Hmm just put my xt sim into a xt phone and it works straight away, just won't work on my voda e71 where I know it is 2100mhz or my data card...

Is being able to make a call and receive a call in an xt phone not activating the sim?

Gadgettm

35 posts

Geek

#245631 12-Aug-2009 15:02

scottjpalmer: Another option for laptop users is to check if your device has a WWAN miniPCIE slot and the relevant antennas built in. You can then buy a a module off ebay cheap 2nd hand and avoid the hassle of having to plug in a USB or otherwise device and carry said device with you.

I have put a Novatel Wireless EU870D in my Dell XPS M1330 and it is working great. I was limited for choice as Dell lock the BIOS to only take the modules they supply so I only get 384k or whatever it is upload but it works well.

There is also another option if you can use your smartphone as a wireless modem. That way you would not need to buy a separate modem.
I use my Jasjam WM6 as a modem on Telecom XT Network. I used to have a Vodafone SIM in it but the connection was slooooow so now I hap chewing away my Data Plan faster.

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