this might be the cheapest but beware about "cant received sms" device. u might want to buy the new version.

yup. like i said. around 320.

so its basically the same like the sellerabove. 320 include posting. and 310 COD at JB

This post has been edited by fadzly: Aug 28 2017, 07:54 PM

150 at least. its not future proof, but its decent.

where to buy the docker for ac 790s?

If u are an early adopter, yes because its cheap previously. it has good battery - 20hrs span for each charging
If u wanna buy it now? NO. better get AC790s. at taobao RM310-320. This baby support LTE-A and CA

This post has been edited by fadzly: Sep 7 2017, 07:17 AM

Better don't report me k. I've planned to release 25 code u know. LOL

seem my browser bengong dy. Too many lazada goodies

The cradle can be used for many router I supposed

guys. how to activate CA on ac790s. anyone can help?

No. Bought directly from taobao. But I managed to lock band using PuTTY but didn't managed to CA with PuTTY

anybody can help me put BAND command for carrier aggregation of B3+B7 at PuTTY? Check my code below if im correct.



the code to put command is basically like this


so i assume if B3+ B7 should be 04+40 = 44

the code should be like




But when check at GSTATUS? only one band (B7) was shown. Izzit normal? I saw others managed to see B3 and B7

Password is not an issue. The single band were set without an issue. Currently is the CA. If 44 is the correct code for b7+b3 CA, then I shouldn't be worried about GSTATUS? that only showed 1 band.

nvm. CA is working. Ive tested just now, it showed two bands.

So i will be posting tutorial on how to locked the band soon for AC790s.

bought directly from taobao. the cost including direct shipping by taobao was RM250. a good bargain indeed.

Taobao Cheap AC790s

The speed also has markedly improved.

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

That band 5 I think it's 3G?

Mine has no issue. 4k all the way

Usually people don't even want reply to such comment anymore. Just ignore this

Read the first post

Subscribe la. Why wait. If u don't want to use, then just deactivate it for a while using digi apps

go to digi apps, choose settings and go to tab general --> click suspend my line.

or,

You can request to suspend your line up to a maximum of 2 months by walking in to a Digi Store, or call their Helpline at 016-2211800.

Kindly note that they reserve the rights to Auto Resume your line after 60 days (2 Months) from the suspension date.

The Monthly Fixed/Commitment charges will NOT be charged during the Suspension Period. Upon Reactivation, the charges will be charged base on pro-rated calculation.