BSNL 3G: Help me choose please!! Huawei k4505 Or UMG 1831

[ananyakalia5]

hi to alli have a configuration ofIntel core i54 Gb DDR3500 Gb Hdd + 250 GbWindows Xp ProAs i am a heavy downloader so i have to download heavy files like movies games softwares etc.i have heard that UMG 1831 gets heated up quite early and disconnects frequently.. i am planning to buy k4505 but still i want suggestions from the EXPERTS :smile:and one more questionif i buy a modem from vodafone store. is it easy to unlock it?and if notthen from where should i buy so that it is genuine payment and no possibility of a defected piece?wating for your responsesBudget not the problem

 

[Deleted member 14251]

I don't know, who is spreading these kind of information like umg1831 is getting disconnected after getting hot! I've used several times nonstop between Friday 7pm to Monday 8am. Never had disconnection issue though it's getting heated little more than other 7.2mbps modems. Sent from my Desire HD

 

[ananyakalia5]

Which modem do you prefer? budget is not the problem

 

[Deleted member 14251]

I cant comment on K4505, since i've not used it. But definitely i can recommend UMG1831 as i've used/using heavily. My other modem is K3765 which is 7.2Mbps modem and gets lesser heat that 1831. Now im using 1831 with wireless router and my usage is like this, weekdays - 7PM to 9AM and weekend - friday 7PM to monday 8AM/9AM. I always switch on the wireless router whenever im in home, since my phone requires wifi, always-on data connection.

BTW already there is thread on same topic https://broadband.forum/bsnl-3g/63942-bsnl-3g-suggest-me-huawei/

 

[ananyakalia5]

I cant comment on K4505, since i've not used it. But definitely i can recommend UMG1831 as i've used/using heavily. My other modem is K3765 which is 7.2Mbps modem and gets lesser heat that 1831. Now im using 1831 with wireless router and my usage is like this, weekdays - 7PM to 9AM and weekend - friday 7PM to monday 8AM/9AM. I always switch on the wireless router whenever im in home, since my phone requires wifi, always-on data connection.

BTW already there is thread on same topic https://broadband.forum/bsnl-3g/63942-bsnl-3g-suggest-me-huawei/

cnt get the comments on the k4505 in this thread

 

[ramli7]

UMG 1831 is a good modem. 21.6Mbps Download and 5.76Mbps Upload speed. Firmware version 11.826.03.01.420 is stable one. Updated FW 11.831.05.01.420 creates problem for most of the members. Now they want to revert back the FW. You might have read in other threads.

So, UMG 1831 with 11.826.03.01.420 is a good choice. Avoid updated version.And never update with firmware of K4505 in UMG 1831.

K4505 is 21.6Mbps card upgraded with latest FW to 28.8Mbps, which I am using for the past three months without any glitches.

21Mbps cards will show little higher heat level, when compared with 7.2Mbps cards but these two cards never had any overheating problem to my knowledge.

In a day or two, I may post my K4505 cards review in this forum, ( which have already been posted in other forums ).

The price of UMG1831 is 2800 and K4505 is 3450 ( Previously I bought for 4500). K4505 is available with .....

3G Modem Store- Buy 3G Modems in India-Buy 3G Datacards in inida-USB 3G Modem-EDGE/GPRS/HSDPA/UMTS

He is a reliable seller.

 

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[deepu]

recently bought the k4505... expecting tmrw.... can any user guide how to upgrade it to 28.8 mbps ??

 

[ramli7]

recently bought the k4505... expecting tmrw.... can any user guide how to upgrade it to 28.8 mbps ??

Mostly the seller himself will upgrade before shipping the card. If not, download from here my ( uploaded ) file.....

K4505Update_11.860.02.04.11.B446.exe

Caution: While updating / upgrading Firmware, be cautious, to keep the power to the system uninterrupted.

 

[Dushie]

Ramli thanks for posting the firmware update, i am still using the original firmware that my modem came with, does this new firmware helps in anything apart increasing the download speeds to 28.8 Mbps. As i have my modem hooked to the router and its working fine, have not faced any issues.

 

[ramli7]

@Dushie

Other than 28.8Mbps enhancement, no differences noticed.

Any result for UMG 1831 FW reversion ?