Oh is it? My data don't work as long as I am in call. I am actually using infinite 150 in a phone.

Yup, i purposely tested it.
Connection is back about 2-3mins. And only 2mbps speed.

during peak hour, even we go outdoor antenna also can't boost speed right?

hmmm ahhh what a waste of rm630 for me

Because Digi 3G is not usable in some areas, like mine. However, some of the firmwares allow it seems. I'm yet to try.
Not sure if it's firmware or coverage issue.

Let's not get disappointed so early, try it out. Apparently my 61a select LTE-A band when i changed the network band to automatic in the toolbox software.
Not sure where comes the rumor that 61a cannot support CA, may be because most people here are using the 22a variant.

What speed you get?

Working?
Speed?

Not VoLTE but 3G data while making call

It doesnt work too when i was in orginal huawei firmware. However, after i flashed to LMT firmware, it solved the issue and i can still use the internet while making or receive phone calls.

Can select doesn't mean that it works.
61a does not support B3+B7 CA.



This post has been edited by kaiserreich: Aug 6 2017, 11:41 PM

It's not rumour, it's a fact. No doubt, it's a CA model router but it can't work with B3+B7.
Here you go to see the specs:  E5186_TCPU_V200R001B306D01SP00C00_Release_Notes_V1_0.pdf ( 356.16k ) Number of downloads: 92
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There must be a reason why it's selling much cheaper compared to 22a variant.

My huawei E8278 also can select...

is it limited by hardware or firmware? any possibility to mod this out?

Probably software but I don't think it's something easy to mod. Even phones require quite a lot of effort to mod, what's more a router? Good luck in searching.

hmmm..I guess my only choice is to sell it back haha

It's very unfortunate for you to encounter this.
Even some sellers on Taobao will send 61a variant and keep insisting it's the same. Luckily, I always insist them to snap photos for me to see to prove those are 22a routers. So, gotta do some research.

If you dare, you may try flash with-22 firmware. Maybe can unlock it.
But antenna design may not same for different variant, even chipset is same.
You may have weird or weak connection even you can connect it.

Tried searching to buy huawei e5186 s22a version model. But seems can't find this model anymore in the market. Available Only s61. Any website link that still sell s22 model?

Taobao. I picked up two last week and already sold out.
Not planning to bring in anymore, too tired to handle.
You can find in Taobao but Chinese lo...

Here: http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Huawei-E5186s-2...353.m2749.l2649