Difference Between Huawei E2130 and E2131

Huawei E2130 and E2131 are the world’s first 3G SD modems, which was released at CES 2014. They have the main function to memorize data as datacard, one special feature is added by Huawei. They also have the SIM card slot for wireless connection. The NANO SIM card could be inserted into the datacard and after plug the card to PC or tablets, the PC or tablets could access internet through the 3G SIM card based on the SD card.

Here now Huawei E2130 and E2131 could maximum download speed up to 21Mbps, which is enough for most applications. But since the Data card is already in small size, so nano sim card could be used to save more space.

Huawei E2130 and E2131 are both in SD card size, but Huawei E2131 is larger in size to 37 mm length, while E2130 is 32mm. This is the first difference. The second difference is that the network frequency bands. Huawei E2130 supports 3G single band 2100MHz. It seems to be a common version. Huawei E2131 seems to meet different areas because it support dual-bands, and it has many band combinations, such as 900/2100MHz, 850/2100mhz, 850/1900MHz and 900/1900MHz.

 

The third difference is on the power consumption, which is also a big concern for users. Huawei E2130 normally consumes power ~300mA/3.3V @0dm, and maximum 500mA/3.3@ 22dBM. With larger size, Huawei E2131 normally consumes ~300mA/3.3V @0dm while maximum 630mA/3.3@ 22Dbm.

 

Below are the specification details and difference for reference:

HUAWEI E372 HSPA+ 42Mbps USB Stick Review

This HUAWEI E372 modem is the first device which works in Dual Carrier HSPA+. What can users benefit from this USB Stick and what are the features of the E372? Today, we will have a review of its details.

 

 

Huawei is a well known and respected manufacturer for wireless 3G or 4G modems. This time we tested the instruments in the HSPA+ Dual Carrier. This technological innovation allows you to download data from the Internet at incredible 42 Mbit/s under certain mobile conditions. This rate is several times higher than most cable Internet connections in Europe and Asia!

 

 

The HUAWEI modem E372 looks simple – like a typical device of this kind, wrapped up in a pretty case. Besides, the obvious SIM card slot is hidden at the bottom of the case. On the other side, you will find the plug socket for external antenna. The connector is TS-9.  Another feature is a microSD card slot. When placed in the card, the modem can be used as a stick.

 

 

HUAWEI E372 could work with qual-band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100MHz, which almost covers all the WCDMA networks all over the world. So HUAWEI E372 is one of the best 3G modem to roam around the world. This powerful function make E372 one of the most popular 3G dongle now only at the operators, but also the end users. The E372 stick can quickly be configured to work in almost all operating systems. This applies to both Windows version XP SP2, Vista and the latest Windows 7 and Linux. For T-mobile, it’s named Web Stick 42, which means it could support HSPA+ 42Mbps data rates.

 

 

 

The installation process is extremely simple. Just put the modem into the USB port and wait for the auto installer application configure the connection. All drivers and instructions are loaded into the device into your computer, so users do not need to insert the CD-ROM drive. The entire installation takes a while and requires just a few click. After a while, we can enjoy the benefits of the Internet.

 

The setup program will bring up information on the signal level and standard network connection. From the application, we can also monitor the data transfer and send SMS messages.

 

 

Huawei E372 is a hell of a high-speed modem, so that we will be able to use the internet at speeds in many places exceeding the possibility of a cable network. It’s hard to believe, but the development of technology, mobile internet connection already allows it. Weighing 33 grams, HUAWEI E372 USB modem did not cause us any problems during the test, and the installation takes very short time. With the ability to connect an external antenna and use it as a portable storage, HUAWEI E372 is really a good partner for businessmen and tourist.

 

Here now HUAWEI has a new Hilink USB Stick which could also support DC-HSPA+ 42Mbps, the model number is HUAWEI E3251. It can auto connects in 5 seconds after plug in, no installation is needed. If you are interested in this new model, welcome to check on www.4gltemall.com .

Difference between HUAWEI E3251 and Vodafone K4605 USB Surf stick

Huawei E3251 DC-HSPA+ USB Stick is the new 42mbps USB dongle in 2012 from Huawei, it is the upgraded model from Huawei E372 3G USB Stick. Today we will have a look at this high speed 3G dongle.

 

 

Actually, there is another model Vodafone K4605 USB Surfstick which is also from Huawei E372. Vodafone K4605 is the high speed data card customized by the world’s top operator Vodafone. K4605 is used for European customers. Except for the logo difference, Vodafone K4605 supports higher HSUPA speed up to 11mbps, while the upload speed foe Huawei E372 is 5.76Mbps. The upload speed of K4605 is almost twice faster than E372.

 

 

They both support the 42Mbps download speed with the DC-HSPA+ technology. But Vodafone K4605 could support only the 3G UMTS 900/2100MHz, which is available in Europe. Huawei E372 could support Qual-band for 3G UMTS/WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, so Huawei could support any WCDMA operators anywhere.

 

 

 

Then here comes Huawei E3251 USB Stick. It’s in completely different system. Huawei E3251 is the new member for Huawei HiLink USB surf stick. As we introduced before, HiLink USB modem is very user-friendly, no extra driver needed, no installation and setup. It’s really plug and play USB dongle. Huawei E3251 could also support up to 42Mbps Data rates, unlike Huawei E372, it has many sub-models, such as E3251s-1, E3251s-2, E325s-6. They are configured to support different bands in many areas or countries.

 

We are glad to find all the three models have external antenna connector. Many customers has the demand for high speed, especially in remote areas, the external antenna is very important. Now all of them are SIM unlocked on www.4gltemall.com , which one will you buy if you need a high speed data card?

 

HUAWEI E3276 4G LTE Category 4 USB Surfstick Review

Today, we get the demo of Huawei E3276 4G LTE cat4 USB Surfstick. If we say 2012 is the beginning year of 4G LTE, 2013 should be the beginning of 4G LTE Category 4. LTE Category 4 develops from 4G LTE (also called LTE Category 3) and is more efficiency in data transmission. It could support 50% faster speed than 4G LTE Category 3 with peak download speed up to 150Mbps on FDD network. What amazing speed!

 

The Huawei E3276 Cat4 LTE modem is the successor of Huawei E398 and E397, which are LTE category 3 USB modems. Huawei E3276 has been presented to public by many 4G operators all over the world. The Huawei E3276 we get is in white color, no operators’ logo. It’s in Huawei logo without original package box.

HUAWEI E3276

 

 

The total design of Huawei E3276 is very cool, in vertical direction; it looks like a burning fire. On the front of Huawei E3276, there is Huawei Logo and beside logo, there is a LED indicator to tell users the connection status.

 

 

Just like Huawei E398, the Huawei E3276 is also in rotatable USB design, the difference between them is the there is a cap to stuck the USB for E3276, press the button, the USB could auto eject, so it’s somewhat like the USB design of Huawei E397, but Huawei E398 doesn’t have this feature.

 

 

The USB could be rotated to 2D total 180 degrees. It’s a user friendly design because it will save much space when connecting this dongle to PC, and it would help to get better signal strength.

 

 

 

 

On the back of Huawei E3276, there is a stick, on which, we could see the model number Huawei E3276, Certificate information and place of origin.

 

 

At the below side of Huawei E3276, we could see the MicroSD card slot covers by a plastic cap. Open it, we can see there is a external antenna connector with the slot. And the other connector for pigtail is at another hole.

 

 

 

Push the back over towards to the direction to USB, the back cover could be removed from the body, and then the inner part could be seen. The Module of inner part is in plastic material, there is SIM card slot in the module. Above the module, there is the model nuber, IMEI number of Huawei E3276, and the S/N number. The model number is HUAWEI E3276s-150.

 

We get the information that HUAWEI E3276s-150 support 4G LTE FDD 800/2600MHz and 3G UMTS 900/1900/2100MHz with 2G GSM qual band 850/900/1800/1900MHz backward. And it has its partner model HUAWEI E3276s-151.

 

In conclusion, the design of HUAWEI E3276 is cool and we believe the LTE cat4 dongle would give reliable high speed support for the users. Next time, we will have a test report for HUAWEI E3276 in near future.

Top 9 Most Popular 42mbps DC-HSPA+ USB Modem & Surfsticks

As the prospective 4G technology features, if a USB modem or Wireless dongle could support HSPA+ 42mbps download speed, some people call them 4G stick or 4G modems. Since their speed is even double from their predecessor, and user may feel better psychologically when they say they use 4G modems, not 3G surf sticks.

 

Actually, the technology of HSPA+ is just prospective 4G technology. According the authority from Telecommunication Association, LTE and WiMAX are commonly acknowledged as the 4G standard. And LTE and WiMAX network are commonly deployed all over the world. In some countries and areas, the 4th generation is already launched to the public for commercial usage.

 

Even though, HSPA technology is worthy talking about. For most wireless users, the maximum speed of 42mbps (in some place, it says 43.2mbps, more accurately), is enough for 99% applications when surfing. And unlike the high cost from LTE and WiMAX, HSPA+ network could provide budget cost service comparing with its successor networks.

 

To enjoy HSPA+ service, it would be necessary to have a HSPA USB stick or mobile WiFi Hotspot. Below are top 9 most popular 42Mbps HSPA+ surf sticks to recommend:


HUAWEI E372 USB Stick is one of the star USB modem from HUAWEI to support DC-HSPA+ technology, and the peak speed is 42Mbps. It has great power to gain wireless signal, when users in rural or countryside with low signal, HUAWEI E372 could support smooth surfing without latency. It has the external antenna to give one more hand to get good signal. E372 supports qual UMTS bands which covers all the operators’ network all over the world.




Vodafone K4605 USB Surfstick comes from the the factory model HUAWEI E372. Following the classic compact USB design, Vodafone ordered K4605 to upgrade the upload speed to 11Mbps while E372 only supports HSUPA to peak speed 5.76Mbps.




Vodafone K4605 USB Surfstick comes from the the factory model HUAWEI E372. Following the classic compact USB design, Vodafone ordered K4605 to upgrade the upload speed to 11Mbps while E372 only supports HSUPA to peak speed 5.76Mbps.



As the top 3G Aircard of Sierra Wireless, Sierra 312u has a definitely new appearance than its predecessor, such as Sierra 308, 306. To meet the high speed data rate transmission, Sierra 312u has two external antenna connectors; it’s based on DC-HSPA+ technology and somewhat like MIMO technology. The 312u is in big size than usual USB stick, this may need Sierra to re-optimize.


Sierra Wirless Aircard 319u is the high end 3G USB surfstick from Sierra Wireless. It supports DC-HSPA+ technology and could reach peak download speed to 42Mbps with Qual-band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100Mhz. It’s somewhat like HUAWEI E372 to work freely all over the world.


ZTE MF680 HSPA+ Stick should be the most special one in the group modems. It’s designed in pink color and called Queen Rose, perhaps ZTE want more lady users for this cute modem. This USB design is like HUAWEI E182E, the USB could be hidden in the modem body when it’s not working.



ZTE MF683 DC-HSPA+ USB modem comes for North America operators such as Roger, T-mobile, it has almost the same technical features as ZTE MF680, but the 3G UMTS bans are not the same. ZTE MF680 is more apt for Europe while ZTE MF683 is best for USA, Canada and Japan 3G networks.



Novatel Ovation MC547 dual-carrier HSPA+ Mobile Broadband USB Modem is the fastest 3G USB Surfstick made by made by Novatel Wireless supporting HSPA+ technology. Canadian operator Bell Mobilty upgraded its network to HSPA+ and introduces Novatel MC547 42Mbps USB modem to market. It’s already launched into market by provider Bell. It’s also for North America Market.





As the sister model of Novatel Ovation MC547, Ovation MC545 supports different UMTS bands as MC547 and MC545 is more apt for Europe areas. With the same Dual-carrier technology, they both support HDPA+ 42Mbps downlink speed without limit.

 



Based on the functions of the high data rate, their price is no as cheap as common 3G USB dongles, their price range is around 170USD, more or less. So if you are looking for them for personal use or project applications, you can check www.4gltemall.com and try the unlocked DC-HSPA+ USB dongles.

Vodafone K4510 and K4511 USB Surf stick General Review

As the top network provider, Vodafone had released a serial of USB surf stick for its customer and to meet various demands from customers located in different areas.

 

Sometimes, one Vodafone USB surf stick may has two or more variants. Today,we will have a simple review of Vodafone K4510 and K4511 Internet stick.

 

 

Following Vodafone K3765 and K3565, K4510 and K4511 has upgraded the speed for high speed demand. That should be the key feature different from their Predecessor model. The appearance design of K4510 and K4511 is still the classic compact USB, slim and easy to take in hand or bag.

 

To help the USB modem gain better signal so that users could surf in high speed of data transmission, the two modems has external antenna connector. So if users are in rural area or some place of low network coverage, add an external antenna, better signal could be gained.

 

The difference of Vodafone K4510 and K4511 is just the 3G UMTS bands. They both support GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.

 

 

Vodafone K4510:  3G HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS 900/2100 MHz (K4510 -also named K4510-Z ZTE)

Vodafone K4511:  3G HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 MHz (K4511 – also named K4511-H)

 

Someone may ask, what the K4510Z and why it’s K4511H, actually, they come from difference producer, Z means ZTE, the Chinese telecom equipments supplier, while the H means HUAWEI, and it’s also the top supplier of telecommunication products. They both supply reliable products, so Vodafone let them produce the two variants.

 

So before you buy this modem, please make sure they are suitable for you 3G network bands. That will determine whether you can enjoy the fastest speed available. 4gltemall.com provide unlocked Vodafone K4510Z and K4511H to help you enjoy surfing freely.

 

 

LTE Surf Sticks

LTE Sticks are technically radio modems, meaning little combined transmitting and receiving equipment, which operate on different frequencies.

 

They can be connected via the USB ports to virtually any device such as a larger netbook, laptop or home PC. The sticks are in demand, such as to use abroad, or a change to a new and faster wireless data technology, and they are easy to replace. In addition to the relatively small size and low weight, this versatility and the slight changes are the greatest advantage of the sticks.

 

Even with the older data radio technologies of UMTS and GSM, sticks still dominates the modem market, other solutions such as built-in modem or modem card format to be used much less frequently. For the majority of users, LTE Surfsticks will be the solution that makes mobile internet the fastest and easiest access.

 

The new LTE Sticks come from the Far East, currently dominate the South Korean manufacturer Samsung, LG Electronics and Pantech market, China’s Huawei tries to win over new entrants.

 

So the first LTE Stick was Samsung GT-B3740, which is developed by Samsung in Vodafone Brand. The next stick from Swedish-finished network operator Telia Sonera is the GT-B3710 from Samsung. Meanwhile, there is B3730, which dominated alongside LTE is UMTS and HSPA, GSM and EDGE, as well as wireless technologies. The device sends in LTE mode on the frequency 2600MHz. It is also used in the Vienna LTE network of the Austrian mobile operator A1 Telecom Austria. The B3740 is likely to be an optimized version with a similar standard.

 

The second LTE stick comes from Chinese mobile phone supplier, HUAWEI, it is HUAWEI E398. The device was tested in the LTE network of O2 and is now available at Telekom from the second half of 2011. In Austria, it is the mobile operator A1 Telekom Austria offered on its website.

 

 

Global Supply of LTE Sticks

 

There are very few data sticks, which are with wireless data LTE technology, so pure LTE Sticks have others technologies backward, such as UMTS, GSM and CDMA 2000 network to send and receive. Overall, a clear trend is emerging to stick with multi-technology, pure LTE Data sticks are shunned by the mobile operators.

 

 

The Pantech UML290, originates from South Korea, and sells for US Verizon Wireless LTE network. It’s like the stick used in Scandinavia and Austria from Samsung, sends an older and slower wireless technology on board. In the case it is spread in the U.S. CDMA 2000, and therefore he receives on 800 Mhz and 900 Mhz. For LTE reception, it is in the range of 700 MHz road.

 

The second stick, Verizon Wireless LG VL600 of the South Korean manufacturer LG Electronics. With LTE, it’s in the 700 MHz band travelling with the frequency used the U.S. 3G CDMA 2000 technology, it can send and receive on the 800MHz and 1900MHz band. LG Electronics also has the LD 100 model that is used in Japanese LTE network of Docomo. It also speaks several wireless data technologies, besides LTE, there is UMTS and HSPA, plug for the Japanese to travel abroad, GSM and GPRS are also included. GSM will be gradually switched off in Japanese networks.

 

What to look for LTE Sticks

 

All LTE Sticks on the market are significantly larger than the surf sticks with pure UMTS or GSM technologies; they therefore require more space on your laptop. If two or more USB ports close together, this may lead to another USB ports blocked. Therefore a rotatable mechanism for raising the stick is very useful to save some space with a bent 90 degrees stick, and most of these sticks have rotate mechanism.

 

Pure LTE Sticks can only be used where LTE is available. Since the LTE network is expanding coverage in many areas, it would take many years for LTE network to cover every corner. Therefore in some areas, you have to use other technologies UMTS and GSM, and the associated wireless data technologies HSPA and EDGE, to dominate the modem.

 

Several sticks offer external antenna connectors; one is for the older mobile technologies and one for LTE. This is an important consideration when buying, LTE will be predominantly at home or hospital use, we recommend you might install an LTE external antenna.

Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick Review

Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick is the new released HUAWEI HiLink 3G Wireless USB modem that support HSPA+ at 21Mbps download speed with 5.76Mbps upload speed.

Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick
Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick

                                                                                                                                                             HUAWEI E3131 has a few branch models, such as HUAWEI E3131s-1, E3131s-2, E3131s-6 and E3131s-65. They are born to support different network bands, for example, E3131s-1 supports UMTS 21Mbps, E3131s-2 supports UMTS 900/2100Mhz, E3131s-65 supports UMTS 850/1900Mhz and E3131s-6 supports UMTS 2100/1900/850MHz. They are all unlocked and could be used worldwide.

Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick
Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick

It’s the upgraded version of HUAWEI E303 HSDPA 7.2Mbps 3G USB Stick, and the same level of HUAWEI E353 3G USB Surfstick. But HUAWEI E3131 3G USB donle seems to be better than E353. Except the external antenna port, HUAWEI E3131 is more slim and could connect network in less time than E353. No software installation, plug to PC, it would auto connect.

Huawei E353 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick
Huawei E353 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick

Highlights & Details

  • Data transfer up to 21.6 Mb / s
  • Plug & Play installation with software for Windows and Mac OS X
  • MicroSD card slot for memory cards up to 32 GB (for example, for file sharing and common data exchange)
  • External antenna connector (CRC-9)
  • Supports SMS sending / receiving

Description

HSPA + high-speed premium surf stick with antenna connection.

Equipment

  • GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 3G, HSPA, HSPA +
  • HSDPA up to 21.6 Mbit / s (download)
  • S HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbit / (upload).

 

HUAWEI E369 Himini 21Mbps 3G USB Modem
HUAWEI E369 Himini 21Mbps 3G USB Modem

HUAWEI also released another model HUAWEI E369 Himini 3G Datacard, which seem to be more powerful, because it support UMTS/WCDMA 850/900/AWS/2100Mhz and HSPA+ Download speed up to 21Mbps, but there is no external antenna connector and Micro SD card slot connector in E369. Perhaps HUAWEI E369 is designed for industrial applications.

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.