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HOW 2 MOD AND SETUP SMC 3G WIFI ROUTER (RELIANCE VERSION) to use with PREPAID 3G DataCard? Plus: Working Reliance 3G Wifi Router Settings Timeline 6th July 2010 ====================== 01:00 pm) Bought 3G WIFI Router (Model:SMCWBR14-3GN) from Reliance Express at MRP Rs.3699/- in Mumbai. 01:10 pm) Recharged my PREPAID Reliance Broadband+ 3G (EVDO) Data Card with Rs.3000 for Prepaid plan 18gb/6months. Came back home. 04:05 pm) Connected USB 3G Data Card to SMC Router. Connected SMC Router to PC and switched on. PC Got Dynamic IP as 192.168.2.100 Opened SMC Configuration System in browser with address http://192.168.2.1 (Logged in with default username as admin and password as smcadmin) Did following working changes in NETWORK SETTINGS >> WAN Section 1. Wan Connection: 3G 2. Backup Wan: None 3. Start Mode: Automatic 4. PPP Authentication: No Authentication 5. PIN Code Protect: Not enabled 6. Dial Code: #777 7. APN Service: internet 8. 3G Username: 9323XXXXXX << your datacard number 9. 3G Password: 9323XXXXXX << your datacard number 10.3G MTU: 1500 11.3G MRU: 1500 12.Connect Type: Auto Connect 13.CLICKED TO SAVE. Trust me you dont need to make any changes. Leave everything else default. It takes a minute or more to save for first time and Voila!!! Information section started showing 3G CONNECTED! MIN ERROR! Not able to browse any site -------------------------------------- I was so happy. Opened another Browser window and saw Google page working but very few seconds GOT ERROR IN BIG FONTS as MIN ERROR! Not authorised or some message like that. Now could not browse. Tried several times and got same error. 05:00 pm) Called helpdesk at *355 and explained error, they said some engineers available at other number will help me. Called for few minutes but could not get through these new numbers for 30 minutes. 05:30 pm) Finally got someone on this number and talked with him about settings and error. He made following statement which was like BOMB-EXPLOSION to me I AM ADVICED TO GET POSTPAID PLAN WITH MULTIUSER SETUP? OMG I'M SCREWED ---------------------------------- He said "The settings are ok but I need to get POSTPAID PLAN WITH MULTIUSER SETUP to use 3G Router with Reliance DataCard." THIS WAS LIKE A BIG BLOW ON MY NOSE. SCARED I LOST MY RS.3000/- as I know how good reliance is in refunding money. He further asked me to go to Reliance Express and request them to refund my Rs.3000/- paid for PREPAID 3G Recharge and convert DATACARD into POSTPAID and go for any plan with MULTIUSER request. I was nearly going faint. Said "Thanks" and hanged up phone. THOUGHT THIS WAS THE DEAD END. EXPERIMENTING ON MY BRAND NEW SMC ROUTER -------------------------------------- 06:15 pm) With this new discovery I was feeling like being Stupid but then I started looking for my own options. 06:45 pm) After playing around for some time in SMC Management Window, I noticed the SMC FIRMWARE Version as showing following line OLD FIRMWARE Version: reliance_smcmr3306a-1.0.1.8-INDr1865.ba The word RELIANCE in this firmware caught my attention and was sure RELIANCE have modified the factory FIRMWARE with some SMART BUSINESS ORIENTED tweaking. With other handy internet connection, I visited www.smc-asia.com and luckily found and downloaded new FIRMWARE for exact SMC model as given below... NEW FIRMWARE Version: smcmr3306a-1.0.1.8-beta-EUr1885.ba FIRMWARE UPDATE --------------- 07:00PM) Without giving a second thought flashed new FIRMWARE on 3G WIFI SMC Router from following SMC Options MANAGEMENT >>> FIRMWARE >> Selected firmware file and uploaded in Router. Update took around 3 minutes and Router Rebooted. Did all same above settings once again and saved. Switched off Router and Switched on... SUCCESS! USING 3G ROUTER WITH PREPAID PLAN WITH NO MULTIUSER REQUEST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now I can use 3G Router for Internet Wired and Wireless connection on all connected PCs and wifi devices like... my Motorola Milestone, O2 Atom Life, etc. etc. with no restrictions with same PREPAID PLAN. Internet everywhere on each router connected devices. This means reliance was actually cheating with customers (us) by forcing us to change our cheaper PREPAID plan data cards into costilier POSTPAID plans. PROBLEM SOLVED -------------------- Reliance tried to play smart with customers but with this simple trick I could SOLVE this reliance-made problem in just few hours. HOPE THIS HELPS WHOLE INDIA.......COZ REALLY I DID NOT GET THIS SOLUTION ANYWHERE WITH SMC ROUTER ALL SETTINGS AND FIRMWARE FLASHING INFORMATION IS CORRECT, BUT STILL YOU MUST DO IT ON YOUR OWN RISK. And yes, one also must have some courage to flash brand new devices in first few hours. I did flashed O2 Atom Life around 70 times with custom ROMS with different features and WM6.5 OS. Also unsuccessfully tried to ROOT Motorola Milestone (giving superadmin root access) in first 3 hours of purchase, but thank god no damage done. Anyways GOODLUCK TO YOU ALL. PS: Writing this post with same 3G Router Connection of Relianc PREPAID 3G Internet. EDIT: (17-July-2010) As per Devesh's advice I did upgraded to Firmware Version: smcmr3306a-1.0.1.10.ba found on USA site of SMC with no issue. CLICK HERE FOR HIS VALUABLE POST WITH MY REPLY.

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The same 3G Data Card sold by Reliance, Click on DEVICES on this reliance page But technically, all 3G cards even TATA PHOTON should also work with any 3G Routers in market with no issue. YES, Reliance is officially selling 3G WIFI Router with only one model from SMC "SMCWBR14-3GN". I got it from Reliance Express in Mumbai but many outlets do not have stock. They will make it availbale if you order for one. Yes nothing on rcom site, in fact I saw the Router BOX on sale in May 2010 in Reliance Express in Mumbai, when I went to recharge my 3G card. But I will suggest, not to buy it from them for many reasons. SMCWBR14-3GN (See image from first post) PROS: 1) TWO WAN ports (usb and rj45) and FOUR LAN ports (rj45). Both WAN can be connected and working at the same time. Even WIFI can be used as WAN, just imagine, internet input through WIFI from another WIFI router. Isn't that cool. (not tested though its a feature and should work) will post result later after testing some other time. 2) Even you dont have USB 3G Modem, use it like standard router for your regular cable modem 2) Main unit and adaptor are both Lightweight. 3) Easy configuration through browser interface 4) Can be used as standalone switch or internet access point/gateway 5) DUAL WAN PORT, if first wan fails, the second (backup) wan automatically starts working, if connected and configured. 6) The internet sharing convinience is great with this 3G Router and there is no need to tell how beautiful the 3G service is in the heart of Mumbai city. 7) Another great convinience of USB DATA Card with 3G Router is you can take it from Home to Office and Office to Home. At least I do the same as my office is in next building to my home. 8) Generally you need to keep your laptop near window to get good 3G reception, else you get frequent disconnection, but here you can keep 3G router near window for good 3G reception and use your other WiFi devices almost anywhere in your home or office with Strongest WiFi signal. CONS: 1) The modem is too bigger in size like TV SET-TOP-BOX. 2) And you already know how Reliance tried to mod it for making it restricted to POSTPAID 3G card user. 3) Router is not GIGABIT speed. Its 10/100mbps 10/300mbps. 4) Delicate and very thin plastic body, you can feel it. I am sure, if dropped in perfect angle by mistake, it will break into hundred pieces. 5) USB port can be used only for 3G Data card, I mean in other versions you can use it for PRINT SERVER. You may do some study on other models in Ebay for other better and more features. NOTE: Just quietly buy any good 3G Router available outside in the market, Edimax, Trendnet, etc. Just search in EBAY as "3G ROUTER" and you will find many items to buy from. No need to tell Reliance about it and also no need to change any plan. It will work both on POSTPAID and PREPAID 3G cards. Thanks a lot Honest bhai, Glad to see you again.