The latest HSDPA 3G modem from Smart Bro and Globe Visibility were manufactured by ZTE in China. Both are practically plug-and-play devices. The problem is running both softwares (3G dialers) on the same PC.
Since the device are practically similar, the system sees the two as a single device thus overwriting each others system settings. The Smart Bro model is MF622 and the Globe Visibility is MF626, making the latter the much newer model.
Incidentally, the newer device drivers from ZTE would not work with the older model used by Smart Bro. In fact, Globe Visibility takes over the Smart Bro installation folder in the Program Files.
In order for the Smart Bro HSDPA modem to work, one has to un-install the Globe Visibility software/drivers first. So, if you are using both, it’s a headache to switch from one service to another.
Was wondering if anyone out there has encountered this and was able to isolate the cause of the problem.
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Maybe you’re the only one experiencing it because you’re the only one who can afford to have both.
@abe,
I think its not possible to run both device at the same time or you cant switch to any of both because of the conflict.. it would be advisable to uninstall or just rename the Program file folder of the device you intended not to use…
anyway can you have a review of both device? which is better? smart bro plugit or Globe Visibility?
thanks!
Which one do you think is faster between the two modems, is it smart plugit or Globe Visibility?
Hey yuga, im planning to buy one of them, but i want to know which is better. I know that they’re your ads, but could you make some review about this
Hey yuga, im planning to buy one of them, but i want to know which is better. I know that they’re your ads, but could you make some reviews about this
SmartBro on USB1 and Globe Visibility on USB2!
NOTE: you can’t use both providers in one but you can switch it. however, don’t put globe visibility on USB1 if smartbro is installed on USB1. They should be installed on different ports.
That’s the question! Which one is better, I keep on getting accounts of personal experience from readers on my blog.
So far, Globe Visibility has been getting good feedback.
I only had the chance to try Smart Bro plugit last July at DLSUD campus. It wasn’t a very good experience at all because the device couldn’t get a hold of a 3G/HSDPA signal and so the connection via GPRS was next to useless.
So for now, I’d say it’s location, location, location!
One solution is have one of the USB modems unlocked. Then just swap the SIM cards
@jepoy – that is a good idea, just like what you do with cellphones which are not openlines, the problem is where we could get a software to unlock/hack the modem…:-)
How about installing the drivers in two separate folders? If Smart & Globe will send me the modem units, I can test it myself
DO YOU THINK IT WILL NOT OVER RIDE THE SMART PLUGIT INSTALLATION IF YOU’LL HAVE TO USE OTHER PORT?
Actually Smart Bro used a black ZTE MF 626 for its “Dark Knight Special Edition” Smart Bro Plug-It some time back.
You can use a USB SPLITTER. Done it and it’s working just fine ^_^V
the globe modem is not networked lock all you have to do is copy the settings of your smart bro add it to the dialer of the globe and to switch between the 2 all you have to do is swap the sim.
Hindi lahat ng lugar may 3G Signal ang Globe, Smart o Sun. Kaya’t gamit ko itong tatlo.
Currently, I use a mobile phone to connect to these 3. Just recently, I purchased Globe’s MF626 Modem and it wont allow Smart or Sun simcards.
If bart’s claim is true, does anyone have the “settings” for smart or sun to share? Bart, are referring to “db.dat” file?
Thanks!
Hello everyone. Does anyone here have the SMARTBRO softwares / drivers and also its configuration on connection settings (e.g. DIAL NUMBER, USERNAME(if supported), PASSWORD(if supported), APN) or if you could do a screenshot…that would be better.
I have acquired a prepaid GLOBE VISIBILITY KIT. And I’m planning to have smart work on this.
If anyone here have anything relevant on what I wrote above, please contact me via email..
email :: acl20032003@gmail.com
Thank you.
– Andy Christian S Loyola
– http://andz.dyndns.info
At last I was able to use Smart Bro on Globe Visibility’s MF626, I used Globe’s latest version of Modem Mobile Connection Software which is included in the USB. You don’t need to install Smart Bro’s Dialer.
Instructions:
1. Replace the Globe SIM with a Smart SIM.
2. Plug the ZTE MF626. ( Better to use Globe’s USB Device since its not network locked, Smart’s Dark Night is. )
3. Using the Modem Mobile Connection ( Dialer ) Go to Settings Icon ( the one with the screw driver ).
4. Add a new connections setting, name it as Smart Bro.
By the way, here’s the configuration of both networks using the dialer:
For Smart:
Dial Number: *99#
APN: internet or smartbro ( internet is faster )
For Globe:
Dial Number: *99***1#
APN: http.globe.com.ph
You don’t need any user name and password.
5. Now go to Internet Icon ( Saturn Like Icon )
6. Wait for it to initialize until you see the signal. Its your preference as well if you want to manually set the Network Settings.
Good luck! ü
Hi Yuga,
Got some comments.
I’ve installed 3 broadband modems from:
Globe Visibility – Huawei e220
Sun Broadband Wireless – Huawei e220
Globe Visibility – ZTE MF626
They all work ok. There is just one problem with ZTE modem (hassle ang ZTE)
Once you plug it in and disconnect it, you need to restart your computer before your computer can detect the modem again.
I found a little work around for this problem and maybe I can get inputs from you on this:
http://cheftonio.blogspot.com/2009/01/zte-mf626-problem-review-and-solution.html
Do you have a better solution? It’s a hassle to have a USB flash disk in your USB slot just so you can use the ZTE mf626 without problems.
thanks,
cheftonio
Mikee Taylo – hinhanapan ako ng password nung tinry ko ung settings na ginawa mo Instructions:
1. Replace the Globe SIM with a Smart SIM.
2. Plug the ZTE MF626. ( Better to use Globe’s USB Device since its not network locked, Smart’s Dark Night is. )
3. Using the Modem Mobile Connection ( Dialer ) Go to Settings Icon ( the one with the screw driver ).
4. Add a new connections setting, name it as Smart Bro.
By the way, here’s the configuration of both networks using the dialer:
For Smart:
Dial Number: *99#
APN: internet or smartbro ( internet is faster )
For Globe:
Dial Number: *99***1#
APN: http.globe.com.ph
You don’t need any user name and password.
5. Now go to Internet Icon ( Saturn Like Icon )
6. Wait for it to initialize until you see the signal. Its your preference as well if you want to manually set the Network Settings.
after ko ma add ung smart sa globe visibity ko.
Mikee Taylo – hinhanapan ako ng password nung tinry ko ung settings na ginawa mo Instructions:
1. Replace the Globe SIM with a Smart SIM.
2. Plug the ZTE MF626. ( Better to use Globe’s USB Device since its not network locked, Smart’s Dark Night is. )
3. Using the Modem Mobile Connection ( Dialer ) Go to Settings Icon ( the one with the screw driver ).
4. Add a new connections setting, name it as Smart Bro.
By the way, here’s the configuration of both networks using the dialer:
For Smart:
Dial Number: *99#
APN: internet or smartbro ( internet is faster )
For Globe:
Dial Number: *99***1#
APN: http.globe.com.ph
You don’t need any user name and password.
5. Now go to Internet Icon ( Saturn Like Icon )
6. Wait for it to initialize until you see the signal. Its your preference as well if you want to manually set the Network Settings.
after ko ma add ung smart sa globe visibity ko.
Here’s my simple solution:
I have a Smart Bro Huawei e226 3g modem and I open-line it using DC-Unlocker. Now I can put any sim card on to it (Globe, Sun, an other international carrier sim cards). This way, if I want to switch service, I only switch the sim cards instead of both hardware and drivers they use. The good thing with the on-board Huawei software is that you can set different profiles. So if you use Globe, you can set a new profile which corresponds to Globe’s browsing settings then save it for later use. Since I’m using Smart Bro, SmartBro profile is already set as default.
By the way, you can use normal sim cards for browsing. Just make sure that these sims (Globe, Smart, Sun) had their mms and browsing activated. Don’t get stuck with the bundled sim cards that Smart Bro and Globe are offering. In the case of Smart Bro Prepaid, the bundled sim can only send and receive sms and lacks call functionality.
Get your freedom! Unlocking your 3g modem is 100% legal. You’ve paid for it in the first place!
the only downside is that you need to pay an extra P 1,000.00 in order to unlock it using DC Unlocker. You also need a Credit Card to pay for it online. But considering the fact that you don’t have to buy another 3g modem which would cost around P 2,500.00, then it is practical to just unlock it!
Good luck and happy browsing!
alkabirj
Tried to unlock Globe Visibility Huawei E220 and it was a success. The modem accepts any sim (globe, smart and sun but not the Red mobile it reports SMART ROAMING) when inserted. Test the all the sims (except Red Mobile) using the 3rd party software auto install of Globe Visibility.
TEXT – all sims okay (receives and sends)
Globe connect – ok but globe has still a problem
Sun connect – error 619 (APN problem) *99***#
SMART connect – error 619 (APN problem) *99#
Note: except Red Mobile did not do the test (walang load eh hehehehe)
Manual registration with network inside E220 using (Partner) was successful (all sims except red)
Guess i have to register the sun and smart sims for OTA internet to get the full service of the sims.
Will update this thread once i have register the other 2 sims for OTA.
Hi,
I just recently availed of Sun’s Wireless broadband. its great for my metro-manila use, but still in development for a nationwide rollout.
I decided to manually unlock my e200 (with success) and tried out an extra globe prepaid sim i had (P30 on load). I placed the number and APN settings given above into a new profile i created with the sun branded dialer already installed on my machine.
It worked. though to my surprise, my Sun service was a LOT faster, even if I had only 1 bar compared to 5 bars with globe.
Tried testing smartbro on my Globe Visibility with ZTE MF626. It worked… hindi nga nakalock yung ZTE MF626 sa Globe. I just used the settings posted by Mikee.
I have one request. Do you have settings for Sun Cellular? I would love to try it so when you go places you have a choice.
Thanks.
sir mark, yung sinasabi mo ba na ZTE MF626 globe ay yung white na flash drive size na may 3 led’s? yung model before lumabas ang globe tatoo?
Yup, that’s it.
Why does the configuration written by
mikee not working on my ZTEMF626 modem?
I can send/receive SMS using the SMART sim but
error pops up when i try to connect to the internet..
Pls. help.
Tnx
ello po sa mga may manual procedure nman dyan kong pano i unlock ung smrtbr plug it help nman po para indi nako bumili ng sun or globe hsdpa na machine pls help nman po paki email nlang po sakin..
bernard.1986@hotmail.com
Best Regards to all helper!!!
ano ba ang ilagay sa APN na site for smart?….
Tried using the set up sa taas about sa smart pero ito ang message pag connect.
A connection to the remote computer could not be established, so the port used for this connection was closed. For further assistance, click More Info or search Help and Support Center for this error number.
HELP naman dyan pipol!
Hello Po Pwedi magpatulong? meron akong huawei e226 smartbro plug-it kapag nag insert ako ng Globe nagpapa unlock po cya.my solusyon ba para ma unlock email nyo nalang ko sa magtulong salamat po…
Hi i have my globe visibility ung whte,gus2 k sana gamitan ng smart na sim anu po b ung settings ng smart bro
nasa itaas yung set up for smart bro or
Smart
Dial Number: *99#
APN: internet or smartbro ( internet is faster )
i tryd it and its working…
make sure lang na activated na ang mms/gprs ng sim bago mo magamit for broadband.
Hi, Anybody could give me idea where can I get the Globe Visibility Dialer Driver for Windows XP?
i read the whole comment section today…
i already have a globe visibility zte plug-in and bought a smart buddy sim today on a lark. i loaded p300 and had the clerk activate the mms for me on my cphone.
when i got home, i slid in the smart sim, followed the procedure stated above and voila… im smartbro connected using a globe modem!
speedtest.com sez my download speed is 230kbps. the modem’s default is automatic with gsm preferrred. i wonder what to change to bump up the speed
an ideas guys?
A connection to the remote computer could not be established, so the port used for this connection was closed. For further assistance, click More Info or search Help and Support Center for this error number. – this was the message i got when i tried to use my smart buddy sim instead of my globe sim…
pls help… ano po ba dapat gawin? thanks….
After reading all the blogs and comments for SMART, GLOBE and SUN I feel like I’m about to throw my Globe Visibility Huawei E160 out the window. Most of the good feedback are for SUN and it’s definitely because of the price. The thing is, it would be a waste to switch to SUN Huawei E220 especially since I purchased my modem at its original price of P2500. I was still in Davao then. My dilemma is this: Whether to “upgrade” to SUN and then just have the modem unlocked so that I can use it once I leave Manila or Stick to Globe E160 and then just have SUN config settings. Hope the gurus can enlighten me on this. Love this BLOG! =) Thanks everyone!
After reading all the blogs and comments for SMART, GLOBE and SUN I feel like I’m about to throw my Globe Visibility Huawei E160 out the window. Most of the good feedback are for SUN and it’s definitely because of the price. The thing is, it would be a waste to switch to SUN Huawei E220 especially since I purchased my modem at its original price of P2500. I was still in Davao then. My dilemma is this: Whether to “upgrade” to SUN and then just have the modem unlocked so that I can use it once I leave Manila or Stick to Globe E160 and then just have SUN config settings.
Fun Facts: Sorry, I don’t have the exact figures for some of them anymore, I’ll update it once I get back. This is via http://www.speed.io/index_en.html
Globe Visibility Speed in Pasay City: Protacio / Bangkal Makati Area: 303 Kbit/s DL speed (Smokin’)
Globe Visibility Speed in Trading Blvd. Davao City: Pretty decent.
Globe Visibility Speed in Km. 5 Maa, Davao City : Heaven Help Me. Skype can run on it though.
Globe Visibility Speed in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur: It’s less than 56k, but hey, I can still play Vampire Wars!
Hope the gurus can enlighten me on this. Love this BLOG! =) Thanks everyone!
After reading all the blogs and comments for SMART, GLOBE and SUN I feel like I’m about to throw my Globe Visibility Huawei E160 out the window. Most of the good feedback are for SUN and it’s definitely because of the price. The thing is, it would be a waste to switch to SUN Huawei E220 especially since I purchased my modem at its original price of P2500. I was still in Davao then. My dilemma is this: Whether to “upgrade” to SUN and then just have the modem unlocked so that I can use it once I leave Manila or Stick to Globe E160 and then just have SUN config settings.
Fun Facts: Sorry, I don’t have the exact figures for some of them anymore, I’ll update it once I get back. This is via http://www.speed.io/index_en.html
Globe Visibility Speed in Pasay City: Protacio / Bangkal Makati Area: (Smokin’)
Results from http://www.speed.io
(Copied on 2009-05-06 04:31:40)
Download: 303 Kbit/s
Upload : 56 kbit/s
Connects : 39 conn/min
Ping: 0 ms
Globe Visibility Speed in Trading Blvd. Davao City: Pretty decent.
Globe Visibility Speed in Km. 5 Maa, Davao City : Heaven Help Me. Skype can run on it though.
Globe Visibility Speed in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur: It’s less than 56k, but hey, I can still play Vampire Wars!
Hope the gurus can enlighten me on this. Love this BLOG! =) Thanks everyone!
@leb,
problem ko dn yan.. cannot connect to remote server. ok sya dati pero nung march yan na exeprience ko. and until now wala pa din ginagawa ang smart kahit nareport ko na..
im using Sartbro MF626. nakabili na din ako ng Globe Visi, sya ang 1st na nabili ko pero dahil sa sobrang bgal kahit na HSDPA ako, as in di ako makaconnect man lang, binenta ko. buti binili ng friend ko kasi ok yata sa may eastwood. dito pa naman ako sa makati pero wala. yung smart ok naman pero di pa din gnun kastable.. minsan mabilis minsan sobrang bagal. kakatext ko lang sa SUN para magpaconnection-test sa bahay bukas. sana ok naman. kukunin ko yung monthly na w/o contract.
Good Day! have been using Globe Visibility pre-paid for 5 months and have no complaint, the speed is really fast during mornings, ok during afternoons, quite slow during evenings-expected because of traffic. My problem is just i cannot used it using my guest account, have to use my admin account inorder to surf. The problem is both for my desktop with XP service pack 3 and my laptop with Vista Business service pack 2. Hope you can help. Thanks in advance
succesfully use my globe visibility using a smart sim… i just followed the instruction above.
i already have a good signal at starmall edsa shaw.. now test on my other site. thanks to mikee… sana sinama mo na settings ng sun.. hehehe
anu po ba ang dial number at apn ng sun? thanks in advance. gamit ko na smart sim sa MF626 ko hehehe! napakinabangan ko din after a year na nakatengga sa bahay! inutil yung globe visibility na yan!
panu po i-unlock and data card ng globe huawei?
i have tested unlocking Globe E160, E160E Tattoo, E156C & E226 Smartbro & E156G
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Only new settings are added manualy to your current dashboard, and you can use any Sim Card with minimum load & activated Internet Settings.
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huawei e1552 ung globe tattoo n nbili ng brod q… panu xa i-dc unlock? mga mgkano kya gastos?
Siksik sa info ang forum na ito.
Meron akong Globe Visibility. May MSI U123 din ako na may 3G slot sa ilalim ng battery compartment.
Nais ko sana’ng tanggalin ang SIM sa Globe Visibility at ilagay sa 3G slot ng U123.
Puwede ba ito? Maganda sana para wala ng nakalawit na gadget at libre pa ng isang USB slot. Hindi ko pa masubukan dahil wala pa ako sa ‘Pinas.
Sa may magandang loob na techie diyan, puwede bang pakilabas ng isang step by step tut para sa mga ganitog sitwasyon.
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hi, we recently bought vodafone K3565-Z at M1 in Singapore. I would like to know if this is already unlocked and if you would unlock it, how much will it cost. Also if unlocked how do I used globe or sun prepaid… thanks
Hi. I recently (9-02-2009) purchased a Globe Tattoo. I tried using it with my own Globe SIM card. The first time I used it, I encountered this “ERROR 619″ about a port being shut for some reason, I goog1ed it forever but didn’t find any solution. After a few hours of tweaking and observing I found the solution, now I want to share it for other frustrated users as well. Using the Globe GUI (software), there was an option there (right in your face) to choose either Globe Prepaid or Globe Postpaid… it was easy to miss this option and simply click on “Connect”… my SIM was Postpaid, I chose this option, click Connect… and yeeeehhhhaaaa! I’m now typing this in the internet!
may tanong po ako .. nka bili na kami ng globe visibility zte usb modem .. at na install ko nah sa computer namin .. ang problema ay may error na lumalabas .. there are no hard disk inserted dw .? o anu buh un na error .. bztah patulong po ako panu gamitin ung globe visibility .. dbuh indi ncesary na may microsd un? ung may slot ? .. panu po mag ka internet dun?.. kinonek ko nah ung globe visibility na usb ung zte na white tapos na install ko nman ung modem .. and pblema pag e open ko nah.. may error na lalabas .. hardisk not found buh un ..
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posible po bah na ung smart na sim ang e insert mo sa globe visiblity zte usb modem .. at gagana ? .. un buh ung instructions na nasa taas? . hmmp .. anu po buh mas mabilis SMART OR GLOBE ? >> hmmpp. i need reply plSSS >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!! tsaka panu gamitin ung smart sim ? …
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goodday i already try this setting hindi gumana sa Huawei E1552 na globe tatto error 619 pa rin help naman po.
Instructions:
1. Replace the Globe SIM with a Smart SIM.
2. Plug the ZTE MF626. ( Better to use Globe’s USB Device since its not network locked, Smart’s Dark Night is. )
3. Using the Modem Mobile Connection ( Dialer ) Go to Settings Icon ( the one with the screw driver ).
4. Add a new connections setting, name it as Smart Bro.
By the way, here’s the configuration of both networks using the dialer:
For Smart:
Dial Number: *99#
APN: internet or smartbro ( internet is faster )
For Globe:
Dial Number: *99***1#
APN: http.globe.com.ph
You don’t need any user name and password.
5. Now go to Internet Icon ( Saturn Like Icon )
6. Wait for it to initialize until you see the signal. Its your preference as well if you want to manually set the Network Settings.
hi, i have huawie 156C. i’d like to give it a shot for a globe tattoo sim. pls help me so that i can have an option. what codes do i need to give you how and where can i get it and also what is IMEI# where can i also get it? With great help.. Thanks in advance.
bkit ung e156c series na smart ayaw sa vista..
after ko ininstall nariread nya as cd-rom pero nung tinry ko sa xp gumagana nman.. tulong nman
A connection to the remote computer could not be established, so the port used for this connection was closed. For further assistance, click More Info or search Help and Support Center for this error number. – this was the message i got when i tried to use my smart bro modem instead of my sun huwei modem….
pls help… ano po ba dapat gawin? thanks….
email: backs1688@yahoo.com
tulong..! can u pls help me unlock my huawei e1552…?
Para sa mga naghahanap ng SUN broadband settings:
For SUN:
Dial Number: *99#
APN : minternet or fbband