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Thanks to markmoses for pointing out the firmware upgrade for Vodafone Zuhause Talk & Web 3g router. Firmware v2.63 was released on 20 Sept 2007 as a maintenance release. Unfortunately, Vodafone Support did not mention the purpose of the release. I personally have not tested this firmware yet. My unit was upgraded to v2.50 from v2.37 .
To download the firmware, click here. Please try it on your own risk. The firmware upgrade is irreversible.
If anyone tried v2.63, please share with us what’s the changes in this new firmware. Thanks
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November 11th, 2007 at 10:01 am
The firmware is ok, but still not auto reconnect to network.
November 11th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
i see…
they most probably not planning to implement the auto connect features anymore.
Do you notice any difference with the firmware?
January 28th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I just bought one Vodafone Zuhause Talk&Web-Box and I have just also subscribe a new Celcom Data Line(Unlimited Access). I tried to get Celcom Salesman to advise me on the setting and config, unfortunately they have no idea.
Do anybody have step by step guide to config this rounter?
Appreciated!
January 29th, 2008 at 3:33 am
hie .. the settings are quite easy actually…
once u log into the router switch the language to English. Then look for theSetup Wizard…
for the APN just key in celcom3G
leave the username and password blank.
speed is 384
February 19th, 2008 at 9:21 am
i have a problem with my zuhause talk&web-box. it keeps dropping me from the internet about every 10 min and will not reconnect until i cold boot. any ideas?
February 19th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Im having the same probs aswell Garth! Feel wanna throw my unit from window whenever it show ‘ attaching to network’….
February 19th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I feel your pain. I’m stuck on an island and can not get back to civilization for a few more weeks. Noone has any answers?
February 20th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
steph upgrade firmware if that not fix it take back and get new one is what i found out. where you using yours by the way? I am on tioman so it could be where i am. you?
February 20th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
http://rs20.rapidshare.com/files/63687490/tuwnovatel_fw_v2_63.img
February 29th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
still no help. always getting dropped and it says attaching to network.
March 13th, 2008 at 9:30 am
anyone one know the pin code for the Vodafone talk&web-box??
March 31st, 2008 at 6:29 pm
no pin code buddy…if u experiencing that problem try replace ur simcard..everything will be fine and for those who plan to buy this router…PLEASEEEEEE change ur mind! It not worth it…i had mine now and feel like throw it out..keep on dropping for every 5 min…but i know how to handle it haha
April 1st, 2008 at 10:12 pm
you know how to handle it? please share.
Besides, after I reboot the device for several times, now I am not even able to access it thru the browser. Anyone can help?
April 2nd, 2008 at 1:01 am
yes kenny.. do share if you don’t mind. Purpose of this post is to share whatever we know about this router. Since it’s in German, not many people can get use to it.
Kai, have you tried reseting the router? What firmware are you using? Do you know?
April 2nd, 2008 at 1:45 am
Ya, I reset using the rear reset button. Doesn’t work. And I press longer for the reset button, the power and data lights start switch blinking and it takes never end. What should I do? I once upgrade the firmware to 2.63. Please help.
April 6th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Solution for Zuhause Disconnect Problem.
Try at your own risk
I just bought my new zuhause talk&web and subscribe to celcom broadband. The problem is it always disconnected and show “attaching to network”.
I’ve tried to upgrade the router firmware to 2.50 & 2.63 but the problem still persist.
Finally I’ve found the solution!!! You have to upgrade the 3G card merlin U630 firmware instead! I’ve just upgrade the firmware to 14.5 and everything work fine. Not more irritating “attaching to network” anymore. I’ve been connected for few hours without interruption. Go to
http://www.vodafone.co.nz/personal/plans-services/3G-broadband/latest-downloads/firmware-releases/download-fw-4.jsp
to download the firmware.
The only problem is you have to open your zuhause talk&web (this might void your warranty) and take out your 3G card inside. Then have to use notebook to upgrade the firmware.. Good luck
April 8th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Does anyone have problem with zuhause talk&web on the phone module, my unit is working fine when I just bought it but it does not function after 2 months just keep on giving a humming noise. No dial tone but the led light is green in color. Any one have spare unit that you like to sell?
April 9th, 2008 at 6:10 am
if i upgrade like ThienLS said, it will change the firmware interface?..
it have function auro connection or not.. tq..
April 10th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Dean,
Upgrading the 3G card firmware only solve the “always disconnected problem”. The router interface still the same. Still no auto connection. Anyway, After upgrading firmware, so far i only encounter 1 disconnect situation. Most of the time connected even open for few days!!!
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 pm
ThienLS….how to pull that 3g card inside? ive open the unit and found that the card seems to be solid and permenently attach to te unit.. Helppppp!!! cant take it anymore! anyone succeed upgrading their unit according to ThienLS method????
April 28th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
can anyone help me on setting my ause router ? maill me eugenewyh700 at hotmail
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:22 am
after i upgrade the Merlin U630’s firmware to 14.5 and everything work fine. Not more irritating “attaching to network” anymore.
But I found that some notebook have this problem for Merlin U630 card. Error code 10, and cannot detect the device. You guys need to use this version ’s driver to install ..NwtDriverInst_V1.2.1.1
http://www.novatelwireless.com/support/files/TSBUMTS_002B_EC12_.pdf
downlaod the driver which available in the PDF file. i used Celcom 3G, Malaysia.
one more thing, can i use U740 to replace U630 card inside to get higher bandwidth???
May 12th, 2008 at 11:23 am
hi all.. i’ve just bought zuhause talk&web-box 2 days ago. My location is in Jakarta,Indonesia. At the first it was just awesome! Great speed using UMTS network at 384kpbs. But after yesterday..suddenly it changed connect to GPRS network with green blinking light on data panel. I’ve checked the connection setting at 384kbps. I’ve rebooted the router but it still won’t connect to UMTS like before. I also try the simcard using Option 3G MAX PCMCIA Card to my laptop and it was perfectly connected to 3G network. I assume the simcard is okay. This really makes me stress. Anyone can help ?
Thanks
May 14th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Direct link to the firmware is http://www.vodafone.de/downloadarea/tuwnovatel_fw_v2_63.img
Tq.
June 19th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
using U630 firmware 14.5 make my router connection time out just 1 minute after it connected. So I upgrade to firmware 2.0 and now it’s connection better than before. You can download U630 firmware 2.0 at http://www.o2.co.uk/assets/O2HybridNav/Static-files/DataCardUpdatesImages/SoftwareUpdates/NVTL_FUU_630_20.0.exe
June 29th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
hi all,
I still cannot upgrade my u630 firmware to 14.5
It says “Comport error”
Maybe the problem exist because I cannot install driver that come with
http://www.novatelwireless.com/support/files/TSBUMTS_002B_EC12_.pdf.
My Laptop recognise my u630 as Generic “PC Standart Modem” not as u630.
If i run the upgrader while u630 recognised as PC standart modem ,
the error appear.
Does anyone can help me solve my problem ?
I’m sorry if i’m only a beginner and not good in english.
July 8th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
you have to download the actual drivers for the merlin card. will not work when it says it’s a generic card. email me at garthak[at]excite.com.