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I speedtest every 2 days, B310 is very hard to get 40m. Mr200 can easily get 50m at least. no matter afternoon or night.

how to check if im now CA?
im using e5186...

Download Huawei Toolbox from first post.

i connected using ca options b3+b7, but the speed seems like same as before.
i used b315 also can select that options... b315 supposed not support ca, but why can select too...

b315 is single band modem..

have u check band 7 speed how many mbps?

I need an external antenna for B310.
Which port i need to go for? SMA or TS9?

This post has been edited by alfred@heaven: Sep 29 2017, 11:37 PM

definitely sma

b7 around 3-40mb

I've recently found a Huawei Band Tool that should work well with many Huawei Dongles/Wingles/Routers etc. I'm using Huawei B310as-852 and the E5186 tool doesn't really play well with my router, there's error message all the time. Hence that's why I tried to google for any other tools that could be used.

This tool would require a very basic command line knowledge. So give it a go. Nothing too difficult. There are versions for Windows/Mac/Linux but I will just show here how to use it in Windows, since I presume many of us just use Windows anyway.

Original link to the tool here, in German https://www.lteforum.at/mobilfunk/huawei-band-tool.7970/

Features

- Lock any supported bands (including CA bands).
- Lock the network operator.
- Change the antenna mode.
- Signal display.
- CLI tool with relay function for scripts.
- Easily expandable with scripts.

Instructions

1. Download the tool here https://nofile.io/f/RzeKgTuZg7T/huawei_band_tool_v0.1.zip

2. Extract the tool to anywhere you want. I just place it at my desktop.

3. Open the folder and look for the text file called "huawei_band_tool_config". Edit the username and password to your router in that text file.

4. Go to file explorer. Type C:\\WINDOWS\system32 in the address bar

5. Find the command line application, CMD. Right click and create a shortcut to the Desktop.

6. Right click on the desktop shortcut of CMD, click properties. Put the exact path of the extracted folder in the "START IN" value. Mine is "C:\users\MrGray\Desktop\Windows" . Yours would be different.

7. Open the command line shortcut in desktop. Type "dir" to get a list of all available commands.

Type the desired scripts to get the results. The full list is available in the original thread but I'm just going to show a few main ones that I like to use. At any time, just type "ENTER" to exit to the main command line.

1. Command: LTE_ALL.BAT . Explanation: Enable all supported LTE bands


2. Command: LIST_AVAILABLE_OPERATORS.BAT. Explanation: Show all available operators that could connected to the router. My Huawei B310as-852 supports LTE Band B3/B7/B8/B38 and B40. And at my current location, I can connect to all networks. YEAY. . 502153 refers to Webe. Since this router doesn't support B5, I'm very sure Webe has rolled out B40 LTE at my area.



3. Command: LTE_1800.BAT . Explanation: Lock to LTE B3



It would be really nice if somebody could convert this into an easy GUI application.

**EDIT. I've played around further with the tool and I've found the following list of networks according to the bands at my location . Now I also know that Digi has enabled its B8 LTE at my place.

B3: Celcom, Maxis, Digi and U Mobile
B7: Celcom, Maxis, Digi and U Mobile
B8: Digi
B38: Yes 4G
B40: Yes 4G and Webe.

This post has been edited by Mr Gray: Sep 30 2017, 04:41 AM


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Ok guys. Here is my review. Its been 3 months using Digi 150 Infinite Plan. 10/10 for real unlimited and high speed internet. During peak hours (7pm to 10pm), internet speed reduce to 20 to 40mbps, ping is 100 ms for online game. Off peak hours, maintain around 70 to 100mbps, and ping is 50 to 80 ms. This is the best plan to replace unifi. Plus, it has no contract. Haha.

So jealous your location... My location CA (B3+B7) speed is about 40-60Mbps, peak hour around 5Mbps-8Mbps, sometime around 1-2Mbps

I'm also happy with mine. Registered in April with minimal usage but started using it exclusively in May after I relocated my UniFi 50M to my sister's house in Seremban.

At anytime these days, I can achieve at least 75Mbps and even during peak hours at night. Past midnight it will shoot up to 100Mbps in my area. Ping is 20s depends on the server's location.

Unfortunately, my location has no 4G+, hence the above speed is from B3 only. If and only if B7 in my area is as superior as B3, I'm sure 4G+ will be activated, and the combined speed? I can only imagine.

speed from the app like speedtest.net is not accurate to me. i can easily achieve 50mbps speed from the app, but when i download something, but speed is not that fast. it happened on many other applications, like miui firmware download, video streaming from some websites. Not sure whether Digi controls the bandwidth or the source itself not enough bandwidth (i doubt that).

Some applications and apps are run at full speed, like downloading something from google servers, google play store, no bandwidth control. Can always run at max speed.

Hence, i no longer to use speedtest app to determine the internet speed, and i believe Digi is smart enough to let ppl run at full speed during speedtest especially with okta speedtest app.

You can run few more speedtest apps to test the real avg speed.

This post has been edited by peoplemoney: Sep 30 2017, 01:32 PM

For me, it's simple. So long I can stream few devices on Full HD with no buffering I'm good enough. So far, it fulfills my needs. After all, I'm using it alone.
The thing with Speedtest is, it always directs me to a non-Digi server and still captures fast speed. Usually I'm pointed to Axiata server. Funny enough, I'm also using Celcom and in my room, it only captures less than 10Mbps. Shame for Celcom in an urbanized PJ. In addition, my office is in The Gardens and speed for Celcom is also bad but Digi is flying. Coincidence? I'm not sure but I agree that Speedtest results can be used as reference.

Tutorial on how to set band and Carrier aggregation (CA) for AC 790S

As you guys know, there's very little info or tutorial on how to change the band in AC790s Netgear AirCard.

So I would like to share on how to lock the band manually. It will be useful for those who bought the AC790s/AC810s directly from taobao where most of the item has not been configured to lock the band manually.

Those who are interested to get AC790s, here's a link for the cheapest trusted seller in taobao. It cost RM250 including shipping. Use local bank transfer with 1.5% transfer fee. The shipping arrived within a week.

You can easily save RM50-150 compared to if you purchase from a direct local seller (where usually the high tag-price includes band choosing/option AKA band locking and warranty).

First of all, LTE Band option is not available or pre-configured on the AC790s. At the network settings (either LCD display on the modem or on the web 192.168.1.1), u can only see 3 options:

1) AUTO
2) WCDMA only
3) LTE only

The option will not provides band choosing. So our aim is to add at least another 3 more options which turnout to be like this

1) AUTO
2) WCDMA only
3) LTE only
4) Band 3 only
5) Band 7 only
6) Band 3+7 CA

Without further ado, let's get started.

1) Enable port forwarding and remote access at the router settings (Web 192.168.1.1). Default password for AC790s is admin.

2) Then download PuTTY for windows. If you are using mac, u can download PuTTY for mac but it requires you to download xcode and macport. I will focus on windows in this topic. U need a PC to do this, I don't know if there is any Android or IOS software to access the modem port.

3) There are multiple ways to connect to the router port using PuTTY. But I will use only 2 options which are 1) using Virtual COM that you need to download a driver here: AC78xSDrivers and install it, or 2) you can connect directly without using driver. However, both ways are connected to the PC using USB cable.

4) Access PuTTY. PuTTY UI will look like this.



Connecting AT Port using Virtual Driver: COM
So if you are using Virtual COM driver, install the driver after downloading. Once finished, right click "My Computer" to access computer management/device management.

Go to the Port management, and you will see below drivers were installed

NETGEAR WWAN Modem VSP (COMX)
NETGEAR DM Port VSP (COMX)
NETGEAR NMEA Port VSP (COMX)

See the COM number (X) in the bracket for NETGEAR WWAN Modem VSP. Once you've identify which COM, then proceed to PuTTY.

Connect modem to the router using USB

Put in the particular

Host Name: COM_ (fill in the number)
Port: It will automatically filled
Connection type: Serial

Then click open. Go to Step 5 if successful. If you cant access, try alternative connection using TELNET below.

Connecting AT Port Using TELNET connection

Connect modem using USB cable.
Make sure, the modem IP was 192.168.1.1. (if different then you need to put in different IP below.

Go to PuTTY

Insert particular as below
Host Name: 192.168.1.1
Port: 5510
Connection type: Telnet

Click open.

5) A pop-up black empty command terminal will be shown. There will be an alert box to inform you if the connection was unsuccessful. If nothing happen, try to type

It will show something like this.



Then, we need to access the root of the modem by putting password.

Here are the list of the password available and you need to try on your own on each of the password below.



Example


If you managed to get OK code, the root access is successful. Keep trying different password available above. (If you failed, then you may need to brute-force with a library, or google it.)


Then type again

A list which is longer than previous will set in.



The top section 00, 01, and 02 were actually the options displayed on the network settings on the LCD screen/browser.

The bottom one (0000000x - Bx) are actually the definitions for each band. Each modem might have different definition. In this case, an LTE Band 3 definition is 0000000000000004 or 04 and Band 7 is 0000000000000040.

We are using 04, 40 and 80 (band 3,7, and 8) for the option

Once the definition codes are identified, now is the time we add the extra band

to add the band you need to type like this



X = band position on the display. Don't choose 1,2,3 or more than 10. 1,2,3 is the default options (Auto, 3g only, 4g only). Try choose 4 upwards
Y = is the name that you want to display. Keep it simple like (LTE B7 or B8, or LTE B3+B7). You can name it anything you like as long as you know what it is
Z = is the code of the band that I've mentioned above. In this case i wanna choose Band 3, so the code is 04.

The code should be like this



You can add for Band 7 and 8 the same way like above, but you need to change the X to another position such as 5, and 6.



Each of the command will result in OK if successful. If there was a problem, there will be an ERROR indicator.

Now, you can't see anything yet on the display of the LCD/browser network setting. Restart the router first.

Once restarted, you will see all the settings that you have put in on top of the existing options.

Choose any setting that you want (let say Band 3) and click ok.

A notification alert will be shown that you have disconnected the network. Click connect and it will reconnect back.

Now, go to PuTTY terminal back, type



and it will show somewhat like this.



Test your speedtest or fast.com to check your speed. Compare each band to see any different.



6) Now, the tricky part, the carrier aggregation

Similar to creating option for single band, a similar AT command will be used. But the code for CA will be different.

The code is simply adding up between band code.

For example, to combine Band 3 and 7 which is 04 and 40, the code is 04+40 = 44.
So the code for B3+7 is 44

Thus, the code should be like this



Restart the router, and choose option 7 (LTE B3+B7). The router data will be disconnected, and click connect at the notification.

Connect back to PuTTY, and type


There will be TWO bands as shown as below if the network support it.



Test the speedtest and see if the CA helps to increase the speed compared to single band lock.

Goodluck and happy hacking.

This post has been edited by fadzly: Feb 5 2018, 09:26 PM

Important is meet your requirement. So far, i don't complain too much. Avg speed is between 15 to 30 during peak hours. Sometimes streaming will stop during peak hour when i select 1080p, but could be the source is from China, but i doubt As during off peak, streaming the same source got no lag or stop.

i only locked at 1800Mhz as CA give even more inconsistent speed. Sometimes can reach 80Mbps, but sometimes just less than 5Mbps. I think is the E5186 firmware issue. It is not optimized. So i just locked to B3, with more consistent speed but lower max speed.

Taman Murni, Kluang, Johor.

Does this modem really support LTE Band 5 @850mhz? So this modem will compatible with Webe?

Mine has problem too. This e5186s+22a, when I connect to 2.4GHz wifi band, the modem keep resetting and rebooting itself.
If I connect to 5GHz wifi band it seems ok.

I've clicked update firmware it says is latest.

Very bad quality control . Any of you seeing similar issue?

I bought from taobao.

This post has been edited by tcsee: Sep 30 2017, 08:11 PM

i think i read about similiar problem here before this but forgot who have the problem

have u tried to flash to other firmware?