The Huawei E585 wireless modem sends out a Wi-Fi signal to give you internet connection whenever you need it. With your own mobile Wi-Fi connection (known as MiFi®) so you can connect different Wi-Fi enabled devices at once and get fast internet speeds with no wires, no hassles and no need for a Wi-Fi hotspot.
The E585 is really easy to use and fits in your pocket. Just turn on your wireless modem, switch on
connection to the Three network, and select the Wi-Fi function. Then choose the Wi-Fi option on whichever device you’re using. There's no need to load any software to get online using the Huawei E585. The wireless modem gives you download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps (megabits per second) and comes with a battery that lets you stay connected to the internet for up to 5 hours.
You can charge the E585 while you're using it and it comes with on-board software that starts each time you connect it to a PC or laptop using the USB cable. The software allows you to manage your Three account, send and receive text messages and change settings for your Wi-Fi connection.
Memory:No internal memory. Memory card supported, microSD 32GB
Specification
E585 device
Battery, Li 1500mAh
Charger (Std. 3-pin UK)
USB cable (mini plug/standard plug)
Quick Start Guide
Keep sake card with predefined SSID and Network key
Help cards
Safety and warranty leaflet
Size
Dimensions: 86 x 46.5 x 10.5mm
Weight: 90g
Full review:
Well the newer E585 now features a far more useful OLED display, detailing a number of key bits of information that help you understand what the hell is going on. It's as if the company had heard us.
We say that, because that was our biggest complaint with the E5830: it was hard to really understand what was actually going, as the multi-coloured lights present in the older model didn't really tell you much. Gone are the confusing buttons on the right-hand side of the unit, and in its stead is one single power switch that lets you turn it on and off.
Also added, is a new monochrome OLED display that gives you signal strength, an indicator as to whether not you are connected to 3G or HSDPA, the amount of devices you have connected to the hub, battery level, which network you are on -
The good news though, is that the screen actually tells you what is happening rather than just a series of coloured icons. If you've got no network connection it will tell you. If your signal is super strong you get a message letting you know that too. It's just so much easier than before.
But it isn't just the hardware that has changed. Getting online is considerably easier too. Turn it on, select the wireless network you've created, punch in the password and away you go. No extra buttons to press or hoops to jump through.
If that wasn't enough to impress, mobile operator 3 has created a hub which is now available for Windows, Mac and Linux users; meaning the dongle can be used to access the Internet without having to install any software.
Type in 3.home and you get whisked away to a panel that shows you information like data usage, text messages, your account details, and for some reason shortcuts to your favourite sites like Twitter and Facebook. You also get a second graphical display of battery life and connectivity info.
Huawei E585 Router Specifications
· HSPA/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/3G (2100MHz)
· GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
· Downlink speed: up to 7.2 Mbps
· Uplink speed: up to 5.76 Mbps
· Memory card supported, up to 32GB microSD
· Dimensions: 86 x 46.5 x 10.5mm
· Weight: 90g approximately
· External Interface: USB Interface Mini USB
· Battery: Lithium Ion 1500 mAh 3.7 Volt
· Operation time: Up to 5 hours
· Standby time: Up to 100 hours
· Power Supply: AC 100 Volt 240 Volt
· DC 5.3 Volt 650 mAh
· Antenna: Built-in
· PnP
· Operating System: Windows XP / Vista,7 and Mac OS
