Description
The MTN F@stLink E3251 (manufactured by Huawei as the HiLink E3251) is a legacy 3G HSPA+ USB mobile broadband modem. [1, 2]
The core technical specifications for this device include:
📶 Network & Band Support
3G/Data Protocols: DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, UMTS
2G Protocols: GSM, GPRS, EDGE
3G Frequency Bands: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz (depending on specific sub-model variant)
⚡ Data Transfer Speeds
DC-HSPA+ Downlink: Up to 43.2 Mbps
HSPA+ Downlink: Up to 21.6 Mbps
HSUPA Uplink: Up to 11 Mbps
EDGE/GPRS: Up to 236.8 kbps [1]
⚙️ Hardware Features
Interface Type: Standard USB Type-A
Form Factor: Compact USB surf stick (Weights under 30g)
Antenna: Built-in dual internal antenna (Some variants feature a CRC-9 external antenna port)
Storage Expansion: MicroSD card slot (supports memory expansion)
💻 Software & Integration
HiLink Integration: Features driverless "Plug and Play" functionality. Connecting the device automatically launches the network interface via a Web UI. [1, 2]
MTN Software Compatibility: Integrates with MTN F@stLink software for managing SMS messages, checking balances/purchasing data via USSD, and monitoring data usage real-time. [1]
Operating Systems Supported: Windows (XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8) and Mac OS X (10.5, 10.6, 10.7)