Since November 2012, the Germany Telekom finally has a successor to the first generation LTE router “Speedport “. Simply, the name of the new 4G router is “Speedport LTE II”. What are the advantages and what are the differences to “Speedbox”? Answers to these questions can be found in the following article, including a detailed summary of all key data for Speedport II LTE Router.
The firmware of the 593s-22 does only consist of a bin file. The firmware of the B593u-12 consists of a trx-file and a bin-file. I was able to extract the trx-file, but was not able to extract the bin file, neither the one from the B593u-12 nor from the B593s-22. Does anyone already extract the bin-file sucessfully? How to upgrade and downgrade firmware in Huawei Modem Check the tutorial on Http://www.modemunlock.com/firmwae-upgrade-huawei-modem.html. Is there any firmware to B593u-12 that supports IPv6? I have tried to find out and at least some adds on amazon/ebay etc says that B593u-12 has IPv6. However I have tried couple of firmwares, up to polkomtel SP103, and no luck. Firmware HUAWEI B593U-501.
Features and characteristics of the LTE Speedport II (Telekom) | ||
| Manufacturer Model | Huawei B593u-12 | |
| Download Speed | up to 100 Mbit/s | |
| Upload Speed | Up to 50 Mbit/s | |
| Supported LTE bands: | LTE Band 3/7/20 (800/1800/2600MHz) | |
| Backward compatible with: | HSPA/HSPA+/UMTS (900/2100 MHz) | |
| MIMO Support: | MIMO 2×2 | |
| Connector for external antenna | Yes, 2 SMA female | |
| Category: | LTE Category 3 (3GPP Release 8) Router | |
| Telephone | ||
| With integrated telephone system | no | |
| Port for ISDN phones | no | |
| DECT | no | |
| Networking | LAN & WLAN | ||
| LAN ports | 4 LAN ports (RJ45) 100 Mbps | |
| WLAN standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g for up to 32 users | |
| 5GHz Wi-Fi support | no | |
| Coding | WEP, WPA, WPA2 | |
| USB | Yes, USB 2.0 | |
| Other | ||
| Dimensions | Weight | 177 mm x 193 mm x 34 mm | approx 500 grams | |
| Color | WHITE | |
| Information material | ||
| Technical Data Sheet | » Datasheet PDF | |
| available since … | May 2012 | |
The Speedport II with the new “Call & Surf via Funk” tariffs was launched in early December 2012 by Telekom. The router in LTE category 3 mode provides up to 100 Mbps download speed and capacity of 50 Mbps in upload. In addition, the Speedport II LTE is backward with 3G network, ie UMTS and HSPA (including DC-HSPA+). Earlier, the Telekom supplied from two different hardware versions, depending on what had just technically available at the customer network. A further improvement to the old port speed is the WLAN module. The new Speedport II now supports the latest “N” standard. Thus, home networks can reach via radio with up to 300 Mbit/s speed. There are also improvements in range and Wi-Fi reception. This is according to the manual, in confined spaces, up to 30 meters or outside up to 300 meters. There are 4 RJ45 ports with up to 100 Mbps. Under the white label, it indicates the manufacturer model is Huawei router with the ID “B593u-12“.
Fit for LTE Network in Europe
The previous Speedport LTE dominated only in the band of 800 MHz; the second version is now much more flexible. Besides the already mentioned backward compatibility, LTE band 7/20 (1800 and 2600MHz) is supported. Therefore, the Telekom in some regions also provide up to 100 Mbps data rate by Call & Surf via Funk (L) for the first time.
Unlike the SPEEDBOX
Both variants for Telekom 4G Router are confusingly similar, not only on the name. Technically, there is also almost identical design. But: When Speedport II is GSM (2G) not connected, so that the Call & Surf tariffs only run via 3G or 4G. The Speedport LTE II is in white, while the Speedbox is packed in a black case.
Prices and Rates
The router can be purchased in the 4G shop (www.4gltemall.com) for around 399USD. And it’s SIM unlocked, if you want to change to Vodafone 4G network, you will not need to change another router.
HUAWEI B593 4G LTE Router Installation—Quick guide to get online with 4G router
1) You should start by inserting the SIM card and then plug the power adapter to the B593 4G router. SIM card must be inserted on the right side when looking at the front of the router. You can see how the SIM card slot in the LTE CPE B593. Power plug must be inserted behind the router.
2) Now you need to connect the router to your computer via wireless network (WiFi). You will find the router’s name and network code on the sticker behind the router.
WLAN – Name (SSID) is the router’s name and WLAN – Key (WPA/WPA2) is the router’s wireless network password. When you first connect the router via WiFi, it would be necessary to enter the WLAN key and get connected.
If you experience problems connecting to the router with the information on the back of the router, this information may be changed. Press reset on the side of the router with a ball pen for about 20 seconds and try again.
3) Once connected, open your Internet browser (eg Internet Explorer, Chrome or Safari) and in the address bar, type the router’s address http://192.168.1.1 (or Homerouter.cpe). It’s the device website on the label.
The default language is English, but you can choose your preferred language. Username is admin and password admin in lowercase. You can also find both the router’s address and password on the sticker behind the router.
4) The router will ask you to change the password when you login. You can ignore it. Your router is already secured with the unique network code that you entered earlier in order to connect to the router.
5) Now select Setup Wizard in the left menu.
You must validate your PIN to the SIM card. You will find PIN 1 on the frame, you took the SIM card out of the scrape area. Then click Validate. Tick the Enable next to Save my PIN and press Next.
Please note that the router stores the PIN code for the SIM card. Put a new SIM card in the router at a time; enter the PIN code for the new SIM card in the same way.
But if you use unlocked B593 Router, it’s unnecessary to do this. 4GLTEMALL.com is selling the unlocked B593 Router.
6) You do not need to change anything in the next section called Internet.
Network mode is by default to Auto and Connection Mode to Always On. Please note that “LTE Only” means “4G Only” and “WCDMA only” means “3G only” in Network mode. You can try to isolate the signal to one of them if you wish. If you set it in Auto as recommended, the router will always try to use 4G as a primary connection. Press Next.
7) You do not need to change anything in the next section called WLAN .
If you want to call your router something other than WLAN1-xxxx , it’s SSID , you need to change. We do not recommend that you do, and then you will always be able to find the router’s name on the back of the router if you do not change it. Press Next.
8) We do not recommend that you change the following in the next point WLAN Security. Network code field is WPA with pre-shared key. This code is already unique and you should only use it once when you connect to the router for the first time on your computer or your mobile. You will also be able to find the network code on the back of the router if you ever need it again later.
If you want to change it anyway, you must enter a code on minimum 8 characters and press Next. Otherwise, press the Next without changing the information below.
Huawei B593u-12 Firmware Upgrade
9) Now press Submit and your router will reboot and you will be on the internet.
10) Repeat point 2 for all devices to connect with the Internet.
Color Codes
Color Coding Mode on the front of the router
Huawei B593u-12 Firmware Upgrade
The purple color means that the router lacks the PIN. The blue color means that you are on 4G. The green color means that you are on 3G.
Firmware upgrade — Quick Guide for upgrade
1) Download the latest HUAWEI B593u–12 firmware upgrade> (. zip 26 Mb)
2) Save the file to your desktop and unzip the file when you are finished.
3) Open your browser and log into your router via 192.168.1.1
Username: admin
Password: admin (lower case)
4) Select System > Upgrade > select tar. (The file you just extracted from the zip. file)> press Upgrade, then wait for few minutes, the system will auto upgrade the firmware of the HUAWEI B593u-12.
These steps are also usable for HUAWEI B593s-22 and HUAWEI B593 other models, but the firmware varies.
If you want to know more Huawei Router CPEs, click here: https://www.4gltemall.com/4g-wireless-router/huawei-4g-lte-wifi-router.html