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Officeworks - Optus Huawei E5573 4G Wi-Fi Modem Now $24.50

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Officeworks - Optus Huawei E5573 4G Wi-Fi Modem Now $24.50
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abcxyz on 10/08/2016 - 14:05 officeworks.com.au (3229 clicks)

I went to Officeworks to get the Optus 4G modem for $29 as posted here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/259024, and found the price has been reduced to $24.50. Got two. There were heaps in stock at Elizabeth Street (Melbourne), but none at Bourke Street. As confirmed by previous poster, they come unlocked.

The Optus Huawei E5573 4G WiFi Modem allows you to enjoy 4G speed Internet even when you're on the go. It allows you to connect up to 10 WiFi enabled devices so you can check your emails, surf the web, login to your social media and get your work done from almost anywhere in Australia. Comes with 4 GB of included data with 14 days expiry for use within Australia..
You can connect to the modem with up to 10 WiFi devices simultaneously.
It has an easy 1 touch setup button.
The battery has a large 1500 mAh capacity to last for up to 6 hours working time and up to 300 hours on stand by.
The design is light and thin so you can easily carry it with you.
It supports up to 4G speeds of 150 mps.
It also supports a mobile app with a barcode scan feature so you can quickly connect.

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  • awoff1 on 10/08/2016 - 14:13
    +5

    Lowered so they don't have to PB Coles. :)

    • VehemenceThePhoenix on 10/08/2016 - 15:46
      +1

      but the link gave says:
      "Optus Huawei E5573 4G Wi-Fi Modem & 4GB Data $24.40 (save $24.50)"
      So OfficeWorks is actually still 10c higher!
      Maybe Officeworks accidentally used the save $24.50 value?

      • awoff1 on 10/08/2016 - 18:58
        +1

        Nicely spotted, but it appears to be a typo by TA as the catalogue shows $24.50

    • Squirtle on 10/08/2016 - 16:37

      Could anyone please confirm the one from Coles unlocked or locked into Optus?

  • YTVW on 10/08/2016 - 14:14

    Great post, needs to grab 3

  • jimbler on 10/08/2016 - 14:27

    Can someone explain to me in simple terms how this will useful for the EPL with Optus? Somebody linked to one of these in the soccer thread on Whirlpool. Why would it be handy for me to pick one up?

    Edit - Will it only be useful if you don't have the mini fetch thing?

    • dazweeja on 10/08/2016 - 14:33
      +3

      If you have an eligible Optus plan, you could watch unmetered on a device with WiFi.

      • jimbler on 10/08/2016 - 14:34

        Thanks. Just been reading up on it. However, there doesn't appear to be any available in Brisbane stores near me. It looks like the one in the city is the only one with stock.

        • dazweeja on 10/08/2016 - 14:40
          +1

          You might have better luck at Coles (same price).

    • DryScissors on 10/08/2016 - 22:02

      The 4G stream quality is noticeably worse than the broadband wifi stream, but I guess that goes without saying.

  • ProjectZero on 10/08/2016 - 14:31

    Was cheaper before but that doesn't really matter. What's interesting to know is the following in that post.

    If you're in the market for a modem that appears to be 4G Plus (Optus) and 4GX (Telstra) compatible (supports 4G Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 28, and Band 40, as well as 3G Band 1, Band 5 and Band 8), then it's worth checking your local.

    Supposedly supports 4GX as well… definitely worth getting if we can unlock these on the cheap.

    Also, I wonder if these work with the OVO data sims pre unlock?

    • awoff1 on 10/08/2016 - 14:32
      +5

      As confirmed by previous poster, they come unlocked.

      • ProjectZero on 10/08/2016 - 14:34

        haha didn't read that part.

        Thanks! definitely getting one then.

    • ctd on 10/08/2016 - 15:46
      +1

      Can confirm it works with the OVO data sims — you just need to manually change the APN first.

      • ichimoku on 10/08/2016 - 16:44

        Can you elaborate on changing apn? I have the ovo data sim in the Telstra 4Gx (unlocked). Set up hotspot and the iPhone connects okay but does not load anything.

        Thanks

        • ctd on 10/08/2016 - 19:20
          +4

          You must configure your device to set the APN/Access Point Name to "yesinternet".

        • Praeto on 11/08/2016 - 15:17

          @ctd:

          Did you have to change any other settings or enter username / password etc into the device? I have an OVO sim and one of these devices that I'm trying to get to work. I may just be impatient, but it's been a couple of hours since activating and still shows disconnected. OVOs website is of little help.

        • venva on 11/08/2016 - 20:31

          @ctd: you sir, are a legend!

        • ctd on 11/08/2016 - 22:20
          +2

          @Praeto:

          No other changes. I just activated the sim via the OVO website, a few minutes later put it in; after seeing it didn't work I checked the APN and created a new profile with the "yesinternet" APN. Although I don't think it should make any difference, I had used an Optus prepaid sim in the device before using the OVO one.

          Screenshot of my settings: http://d.pr/i/SdKg/5CL0duYI

        • Praeto on 11/08/2016 - 22:56

          @ctd:

          Appreciate the reply, thanks!

        • dynamike on 17/08/2016 - 10:10

          @ctd:
          As per this, connect to device, go to 192.168.8.1 in your browswer. Use default username and password: admin//admin. Go to settings, create new profile and change APN to yesinternet

  • EarlyBird on 10/08/2016 - 14:32
    -6

    So this is a single use electronic device that becomes a landfill after the data is used up?

    • dazweeja on 10/08/2016 - 14:35
      +4

      No. You put a SIM in these. You could use it for years.

    • ProjectZero on 10/08/2016 - 14:36

      Well, you can reuse the device itself since it is already unlocked.

  • johnnyle on 10/08/2016 - 14:44
    +1

    top up the sim card comes with it and you are goood to go again.

  • harkoliar on 10/08/2016 - 14:48

    Perfect I have an old 3g modem and 4g r215 (locked to Vodafone). I've been looking for an unlocked one.

  • melonbargain on 10/08/2016 - 14:50
    +2

    I purchased one last week at $29 and can confirm (as others have) it was unlocked and works with a Telstra data share SIM.

    The exact model number is Huawei E5573s-606, which based on a Google search supports the following bands.

    Operating Frequency:
    (4G): LTE-FDD 2600/2100/1800/700(B28)MHZ
    (4G): LTE-TDD 2300
    (3G): DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS 2100/900/850 MHz
    (2G): EDGE/GPRS/GSM 1900/1800/900/850 MHz

  • blacknwhite1 on 10/08/2016 - 14:53
    +1

    Yea make sure it works after you get it.
    Last thread had heaps of duds… I've got one that's sitting here and I've been chasing Optus for the last 2wks as they were totally and utterly hopeless.
    By dud, even after you activate, keeps telling you to activate and not work still.

    1st person told me I had to top up $10 to use my 4gb. Did that and still didn't work.
    2nd person told me didnt need to, but couldn't refund me my $10 because I don't have an account with them
    Ended up going into Optus store and the guy was super helpful and told off his back office and now I 'might' get my $10 back…. still waiting.

    • Bargain4U on 10/08/2016 - 14:58
      +1

      Had the same issue here. It is not a error with the modem but with the activation process. You need to call Optus and escalate it.

    • johnnyle on 10/08/2016 - 20:42

      Bargain4U is right, not the modem's issue, it's the activation process.

    • twosixfiveoh on 11/08/2016 - 14:26

      My woes about Optus activation here.
      Notes
      Optus has serious activation issues.

  • RtN on 10/08/2016 - 15:04

    Does this send at 2.4 or 5ghz?

    • ctd on 10/08/2016 - 15:49
      +1

      Configurable as either (but not both).

  • coco1458 on 10/08/2016 - 15:23
    +2

    These any good to take to Japan?

    • limucat on 10/08/2016 - 15:43

      I will let you know I leaving next month and got this from OW ($29) I also got the docomo sim from a post here and will try them together.

      • coco1458 on 10/08/2016 - 15:47

        Was thinking of going with the exact same combo!
        Let me know :)

        • limucat on 10/08/2016 - 15:50

          BRO!

        • bsod on 10/08/2016 - 15:51
          +1

          I took one to Japan for a work trip.. it worked really well. I was using a comst sim.

        • limucat on 10/08/2016 - 15:56

          @bsod: awesome thank you ! So my docomo will work on this? Thx

        • bsod on 10/08/2016 - 15:59

          @limucat: Yes, it should work

        • keen_7 on 11/08/2016 - 14:20

          @bsod: how do u do it? do u have to change the sim or can u just put in a SIM card like a telstra one and itll work? thanks

  • Brink on 10/08/2016 - 15:24

    Will this work if I rip out or disconnect the battery? Need one for my car powered by USB.

    • ctd on 10/08/2016 - 15:50

      Doesn't appear to. Plugging it in without the battery, it will blink lights but not power on.

  • deivu on 10/08/2016 - 15:43

    Thanks Op, bought one

  • limucat on 10/08/2016 - 15:48
    +1

    Unlocked. Tried with my telstra and it worked. However tried my other prepaid optus sim with 5gb but it would not let me use it "invalid profile activated????"

    • 3 on 10/08/2016 - 20:52

      Was the prepaid one set up for 3G? Might need to call optus if it was. At least for Virgin (optus reseller) they needed to change something at their end. From memory you can send a text to do the same thing if it's a mobile

  • Elnato on 10/08/2016 - 15:54

    Typical, just bought one last week from Officeworks at 29, great device though even at $29

  • iforgotmysocks on 10/08/2016 - 15:56

    Bought one 2 days ago for $29… hardly any stock around Brisbane.

    • yotis on 11/08/2016 - 08:44

      There's still plenty at OW Adelaide street as of 30min ago…

      • iforgotmysocks on 11/08/2016 - 08:45

        As abcxyz said in the next comment down they appear to have restocked.

  • 1968 on 10/08/2016 - 16:24

    Can you plug one of those $2 Telstra sims into these and use Telstra air hotspots??

    • abcxyz on 10/08/2016 - 17:32

      OW seems to have re-stocked. I checked earlier this week, there was no stock in Melbourne. They now show up in quite a few stores.

      Oops, replied to the wrong comment.

    • awoff1 on 12/08/2016 - 00:56

      Follow this guide for Telstra Air access.

  • danielh on 10/08/2016 - 16:42
    +1

    Can I use my Vodafone sim which is currently in my iPad 2 in this device to share wifi?

    • Rambler on 10/08/2016 - 16:49
      +1

      Yes but it will only run on Vodafones 4G 1800Mhz band. This modem does not support the 4G 850Mhz band.

      3G will work fine though

  • donbot on 10/08/2016 - 18:43

    Got one, but only have Optus sims.

    Do these automatically set apn settings when entering a non Optus SIM? What about foreign sims overseas?

    Would love to get one for family member, but they have had issues with these in the past with manual setting of the apn overseas.

    • awoff1 on 12/08/2016 - 00:51
      +1

      I've been able to swap between Optus, Telstra and Woolworths sims with no changes needed. Others have had the same with Virgin but others have needed to manually change APN on Vodafone, OVO and for Datago. (Japan)

      • donbot on 12/08/2016 - 01:28

        Thanks! I might avoid for him - manual settings are no good!

      • bulaviti on 12/08/2016 - 12:37

        Same here for me with a Telstra pre-paid sim. Opened modem, put in the sim and entered the default wifi key and all works!

  • thunderduck on 10/08/2016 - 18:45

    Purchased … thanks OP. The 850 / 900 3g freq. make for a good fallback position when traveling.

  • harkoliar on 10/08/2016 - 20:12
    +1

    Got the last one in Hornsby and confirmed with everyone else that it's unlocked. Works on my Vodafone no issues

  • maddykartik on 10/08/2016 - 21:40

    Auburn(Sydney) might have some more. I have asked to layby a couple for me.

  • JCrown9 on 10/08/2016 - 23:19

    Does anyone know if their is a service like ovo but uses telstra towers? Im about to move to a new estate where the only available internet is telstra velocity, which i dont really want for now.

    so a wireless net is an okay substitute for now. But hoping for telstra as other networks appear low in this area.

    Cheers

  • bulaviti on 11/08/2016 - 08:15

    Got the last one from Castle Hill, NSW this morning.

    • ProjectZero on 11/08/2016 - 09:34

      Thanks for the notice, wont have to go tonight =)

  • ctd on 11/08/2016 - 10:26
    +1

    A minor annoyance with this device is that you can not configure it to connect to 4G networks only. Whilst generally this isn't a problem, in low-signal areas it can be useful to lock to a low-signal 4G connection than have the device change to a stronger 3G signal.

  • fungasb on 11/08/2016 - 10:50

    I got the last one from Officeworks North Sydney 10am this morning.

  • GC67 on 11/08/2016 - 11:15

    UPDATE: Using a full sized VirginMobile SIM - Works perfectly - Zero effort, just put it in and we have internet…

    —

    Got one from South Yarra - Heaps left

    Are they really Unlocked ? Seems to be very heavily Optus branded - Especially within the internal management page with drop down connect options hard coded with Optus options only.

    Unfortunately I don't (yet) have a full sized SIM from a competitor to test it with. (see update above)

    GC

  • motiv8ion on 11/08/2016 - 11:50

    Picked one up last night from Office works Caroline Springs, they had about 10 left.

  • tinnybastard on 11/08/2016 - 14:15

    Just grabbed 3 of these from Milton QLD, they had 2 left.

  • Showmethebargains on 11/08/2016 - 16:33

    I got one this afternoon from Coles Chirnside Park. They had a few on the shelf.

  • ProjectZero on 12/08/2016 - 11:48

    Comes with 4 GB of included data with 14 days expiry for use within Australia..

    Just activated mine, it says it last for a month… so should be 30 days expiry for the 4GB.

    Also, the one I got expires in 2018 so you have about another year before you're forced to activate it i think.

  • stingy-oz on 12/08/2016 - 17:37

    OW Taylors Lakes still have 1 in stock. I bought the other one :D

  • Alzori on 12/08/2016 - 18:19

    Not a bad modem, but not the best response time. When I click a link in a browser it takes about 2 seconds to start loading the page. I'm comparing this to tethering the same SIM using my 4G tablet which effectively acts like a fast LAN where everything is basically instantaneous. The download speed is fine (20Mbps, but only using 2.4Ghz band) and so is the ping (40ms), just the response time is a little slow.

  • stingy-oz on 13/08/2016 - 09:02

    For those that may have a SIM that comes with a PIN lock. The modem will not connect to the network until you point your browser to the modem admin page and enter the PIN code - even though you select "remember PIN", it still needs you to do it next time. Other than that, it's a reasonable travel modem

    I use Telstra SIM btw, it's unlocked and get's picked up without problems.

  • teehee on 13/08/2016 - 20:29

    anyone know how to set this up with vaya?

  • alxr0101 on 14/08/2016 - 14:13

    Install the android App to provide more management functions and to track data use/stats/warnings.

  • sayako on 14/08/2016 - 18:15

    Whoever still looking for this, Coles has it for the same price

    • jaxon on 15/08/2016 - 10:22

      .. if you can find stock. seems sold out most places

  • alxr0101 on 17/08/2016 - 12:44

    If you want to expand the wireless coverage, these seem to work fine with TPLINK WDS mode.

    (wireless settings (tested on 2.4Ghz with a TL-WR941ND) , WDS …scan and choose the HUAWEI device, enter password… leave everything auto but manually set channel to same as HUAWEI and manually set channel width to match the Huawei at 20 Mhz.

    Note that the lan ports on the TPLINK are not usable/connected to the HUAWEI network.

    However if you load a suitable router with GARGOYLE firmware then it all works (and easier to set up).

    WDS of course will reduce total wireless bandwidth however this may not be of any consequence when the total bandwidth limiting factor is the 4G connection anyway.

  • NeBlackCat on 22/08/2016 - 17:19

    What are the two sockets under the plastic flap? External WiFi and 3/4G antennae? I'm wondering if one of these, with an antenna and another cheap data pooling SIM, could solve my shitty 4G Optus reception at home.

    • alxr0101 on 22/08/2016 - 17:25
      +1

      4G takes two antennae. They are both for 4G.

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