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I use Sun’s Mobile Broadband product and I have to admit that there are times when it crawls.  Literally crawls.  I can’t surf any website let alone connect to any of the 5 instant messaging networks I login to everyday.  But thanks to the tricks I’ve learned through the months I’ve been using the service, there are ways to boost your speed to remove your frustrations.

Edit the network settings of the Huawei modem softwafe

Relocate the dongle to a better position (usually involves an extension cable)

Use a frying pan as signal catcher

Learn the best times to connect

Refresh DNS/IP address

Let’s take a look at each of the methods I’ve enumerated.

Network settings: Go to TOOLS / OPTIONS / NETWORK / REGISTRATION MODE and choose Manual.  Search for your network and click REGISTER.  Then move to the NETWORK TYPE tab and choose WCDMA PREFERRED.  Click OK to save everything then connect.

Note: you can only do this if you’re still not connected to the network.  Effect is doubtful but it works for Denmark and me.  This tip came from him, actually.
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