Possibility to block USB modem in 2G

[qdemot]

Hi,

Is it possible to block a 3G USB modem (K4510, HSPA + USB stick) in 2G/GPRS only mode?

If yes, how?

Is it through Vodafone Mobile Broadband software or Vodafone Moble Connect Software?$

I guess it should be quite simple, but can't manage to find out how to do it!

Thanks in advance for your help.

KR.

Quentin

[headcheese · Accepted solution]

Yes it is possible to set the device to 2G only.

This is indeed done via the Vodafone Mobile Broadband (10.X.X) or Vodafoen Mobile Connect (9.X.X) software. Here's how:

Vodafone Mobile Broadband (10.X.X)
- Open VMB
- Switch to advanced mode
- Click on the Devices tab (at the very top)
- Highlight the device in use from the list of devices
- Click on the Bearer Icon in the Hardware section (near the top)
- Select GPRS Only from the drop down menu that appears

Vodafone Mobile COnnect (9.X.X)
- Open VMC
- Click on manage devices
- Highlight the device in use
- Click the edit button
- Select GPRS/EDGE Only
- Click OK

This can also be donw with AT commands, however these are proprietary to the device and/or modem manufacturer.

Just to let you know EDGE and GPRS are both 2G technologies. EDGE is enhanced GPRS, so faster, but uses the same bearer on the mobile network.

I hope this helps.