yes, it should work plug and play,. auto detect and dailing

Are you sure?
It doesn't work with the previous latest firmware

it should auto gear,

if is not, then is your e398 firmware version issue,..

How come is my firmware version issue..

from few pages back and last few page sin last V2 tplink thread,
few user report on E398 issue,
end up some of them downgrade/upgrade firmware,..
then viola it worked,.

i am not sure which firmware, guess you better to consult with blacktubi

What router you use again

MR3040 is known for some power issue only some firmware fixed it

Tried the latest red version for MR3040 and it's works
The previous one won't work as it won't detect the modem

Can you list out which one don't work just to ease others

MR3040 is known for problematic

E398 on 2013-11-10 red and yellow doesn't work

dear all sifus ....im a newbie here & need yr help as my knowledge on this is zero

i'm currently using mifi e5331 at home and i want to change to tp link 3420 and e3276
however, i'm staying at sungai petani & can't get both this modem & router...is anyone selling it here?

and the 3G signal at my area is always unstable & very weak signal (inside the house)....so i would like to know, if i change to both this modem/router, can it increase my chance of getting a stronger signal from the tower?

pls help as i'm really newbie and need all sifus guidance....hope you all can bear will all my queries later as things progress...
thanks...

my current signal show 3G, HSPA+ and signal bar show "no signal"

RSCP: -104 dBm
Ec/Io: -8 dBm
Cell ID: 22331

what does the reading above means, can anyone pls help, thanks.

I suffer from same problem as yours before. My room has weak signal. But in my living room has strong signal. So i bought this modem to receive the signal at Living room and project the signal with Wifi to my whole house. And this works like a charm. But if you mentioned whole area weak line den you should consider to change your telco. Try to look if there are any place with nice line in your house anot 1st?
I m not a sifu but just sharing my experience

well mifi like E5331 is built mainly for user who is always on the move with convenience wireless connection,..

while E3276 + TpLink is built best for homes usages,..

if u comparing usages at home only,. it still depending on what frequency in 3G you are connected to,
3G in malaysia = 2100Mhz & 900Mhz ( some area only have either one ),..

so if your device conencted to 2100Mhz in 3G in your area, then it will be confirm weaker signal than 900Mhz

the higher frequency = the lower penetration

and compare between both device E5331 & E3276,..

E5331 = mifi, built with older generation chipset from Qualcomm MDM8200A, support 3G up to HSPA+ 21Mbps

E3276 = Data card/Usb Modem built with latest huawei own hilink chipset, support 3G up to DC-HSPA+ 42Mbps, 4G up to 150Mbps,..

also it depends on your personal budget as well,..

and one more thing, TPLink TL-MR3420 V2 original router stock firmware current DONT SUPPORT E3276 modem, u need to convert your router by flashing it to Rooter openwrt firmware,..

last thing is depends on your way of usages,..

plenty of factor to consider about,.. just make sure u pick the right choices,.

Blacktubi, what do you mean by MR3040 is know for problematic?how problematic it was?so is it compatible with huawei e398?..thanks...

How to check which frequency I'm connected to? Any software?
Can I buy the MR3420 and E3276 fr u or blacktubi as I can't get it here.
I wil learn the convert thing fr u after I had both modem.
Thanks.

And how to check my area is 900 or 2100? Or got both?

This post has been edited by bitcomet79: Dec 1 2013, 04:54 PM

check the signal in 900 or 2100MHz wise,

you can refer here -> https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2584921

on MDMA ,. mifi currently dont support for checking frequency

i send u a pm....pls help...

mifi dont support band config in frequency as far as i know,

and blacktubi is selling E3276,.

for MR3420 V2 wise, u can get in at shop or in garages sales section under networking related item , price RM80~RM90,..

ok, thanks for your help....
after i get both modem.....and check my current frequency...i will get back to you for help...
on tweaking and increasing my speed and stability...

thanks again..