Huawei E353 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review

HUAWEI E353 3G USB Modem, also name E353u-2 3G Surfstick, is one of the hilink 3G USB stick which could help PC to connect network at HSDPA 21Mbps and HSUPA 5.76Mbps. It’s not the newest USB modem, but it’s widely used in industries area. It’s longer than its predecessor HUAWEI E182E and E1820 UMTS Stick. With new software and upgrade in connection performance, HUAWEI E353 Internet Surfstick is the proved to be the reliable 3G USB dongle to access internet.

Huawei E353S-2 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review
Huawei E353S-2 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review

Below is the specifications:

Highlights & Details

  • Mobile high-speed data stick for easy surfing anywhere
  • Mobile Internet access with up to 21.6 Mbit / s
  • Plug & Play Installation: Software for Windows / Mac OS is already integrated in the drive
  • MicroSD slot for memory cards up to 32 GB
  • SMS / – reception possible
  • Free for all SIM cards, with “Mobile Partner” software to identify and develop all Operator Cards
  • With external antenna connection (CRC-9)

Huawei E353 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review
Huawei E353 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review

Equipment

  • Data Transfer: 3G, HSDPA up to 21.6 Mbit / s (download), HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbit / s (upload), 2G, GPRS, EDGE
  • External antenna connector (CRC9)
  • LED status display
  • Dimension: (L x W x H) 89 x 27 x 12 mm

Huawei E353S-2 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review
Huawei E353S-2 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review

Package Content

  • Huawei E353 surf stick
  • Quick Guide

System Requirements

  • Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32/64), Windows 7 (32/64) or later
  • Mac OS X 10.4.x or later
  • Kernel 2.6.18 or later

Huawei E353S-2 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review
Huawei E353S-2 3G USB Surf Stick Spec and General Review

Here now there is new HiLink HUAWEI E369 3G USB datacard available, which also support HSPA+ 21mbps download speed and 5.76Mbps upload. The difference between them is that HUAWEI E369 Internet Stick supports 5 bands for 3G, they are WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz. So HUAWEI E369 UMTS stick could supports almost all the 3G network all over the world. But high spec means high cost, if you can use HUAWEI E353, it’s also reliable and budget 3G modem for consideration.