Here are some mobile stick settings. See also: Mobile Sticks, Network Device Settings (Dovado, etc.), Programs, Operating Systems, My computers.
Comment: Green light: GPRS (GSM/GPRS/EDGE). Blue light: UMTS (WCDMA/HSDPA). Cyan light: HSDPA.
Comment: even with cyan light the connection doesn't work very well for example with Google Sites.
Comment: if the light is green, disconnect and try connecting again, because the green connection is horrible (6,000 ms - 10,000 ms ping).
Comment: try starting Mobiililaajakaista application before plugging in Huawei modem.
Settings
Manage PIN Code
(*) No PIN
[ ] Auto connect
Advanced Settings
Connections
Saunalahti
General
Bearer: 3G
3G
Access point name: [internet.saunalahti]
PDP type: [IP] (not PPP)
[ ] Remove RAS connection on disconnect
Internet Protocol
(*) Obtain an IP address automatically
(*) Obtain DNS server address automatically
Proxy
[ ] Override local proxy settings
[x] Automatically detect settings
[ ] Use automatic configuration script
[ ] Use a proxy server
PPP
[ ] Activate LCP extensions
[ ] Activate software compression
[ ] Activate header compression
[ ] Client for Microsoft Networks
[ ] File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks
Security
Authentication
[x] PAP
[x] SPAP
[x] CHAP
[x] MS CHAP
Default Devices
Dialup Device: HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem
Cellular Device: HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem
Diagnostics
Modems
HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem
Modem Name: HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem
Model Name: HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem
Response Key Name: HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Modem::HUAWEI Incorporated::HUAWEI Incorporated
Provider: HUAWEI Incorporated
Driver Version: 2.0.3.828
Device Type: External Modem/Phone
Attached to: COM3
Status: Present
Firmware Version: 11.825.03.00.567
Network Adapters
HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Network Card
Adapter Name: HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Network Card
Provider: HUAWEI Incorporated
Bus Type: PNP
Device Id: usb\vid_12d1&pid_14ac&mi_01
Net Cfg Id: {1415FD62-0E52-40B4-843C-06F49BC0C0FE}
Driver Name: ewusbnet
Driver Display Name: HUAWEI USB-NDIS miniport
Driver File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ewusbnet.sys
Driver Version: 6,0,1,260
Driver Date: 12-5-2009
Adapter Type: Other
Preferences
Note: these basic settings are kind of hidden here in Advanced Settings.
General
[ ] Auto start
Auto Select Devices
[x] Automatically select devices at start-up
[ ] View selection dialog if autoselection fails
[x] Automatically select default device at Plug and play
[x] View selection dialog if autoselect fails
[x] Always auto select inserted device
Connect
[x] Automatically connect on application startup
[ ] User confirmed disconnect
Connect retry
(*) Automatic
[x] Automatically reconnect on lost connection
Automatic connect/reconnect settings
Connect interval in seconds: [5]
Max connect tries: [10]
[x] Unlimited connect tries
Roaming
[x] Use roaming threshold
Interval between warnings in MB: [10] (Roaming costs more with some mobile carriers.)
Window
[ ] Always on top
Window startup size: [Expanded] (Option "Tray icon" may cause problems.)
SMS
[x] Show Operator sms notifications
[x] Notify when new sms arrives
[x] Play sound when new sms arrives
Sound file: [notify.wav]
Comment: Green light: GPRS (GSM/GPRS/EDGE). Blue light: UMTS (WCDMA/HSDPA). Cyan light: HSDPA.
Comment: even with cyan light the connection doesn't work very well for example with Google Sites.
Comment: if the light is green, disconnect and try connecting again, because the green connection is horrible (6,000 ms - 10,000 ms ping).
Network
Note: click Network icon on taskbar.
Wired: Off
Mobile Broadband: On
Network Settings
Mobile broadband
Connection name: Saunalahti Postpaid (contract)
IPv4 Settings
Method: [Automatic (PPP)]
Mobile Broadband
Number: *99#
APN: internert.saunalahti
Type: Any
PIN: (none)
PPP Settings
Authentication
Allowed Methods
[x] EAP
[x] PAP
[x] CHAP
[x] MSCHAP
[x] MSCHAP v2
Compression
[ ] Use point-to-point encryption (MPPE)
[ ] Require 128-bit encryption
[ ] Use stateful MPPE
[x] Allow BSD data compression
[x] Allow Deflate data compression
[x] Use TCP header compression
Echo
[ ] Send PPP echo packets
Last modified: May 20th, 2013
Author: Tomi Häsä (tomi.hasa@gmail.com)
URL: http://sites.google.com/site/tomihasa/mobile-stick-settings