ZTE MF626 Problem, Review and Solution - Globe Visibility Broadband Modem

Continuation of yesterdays post from another blogger -- ( Globe Visibility ZTE mf626 USB broadband modem Problem )

I've got results!!! Although I found a work around, I've got a lot to research about. For the mean time, I will stick to what I discovered and guess what, I will share it to you guys!

Here is the review of my problem with ZTE MF626 broadband modem.

> When I plug the ZTE mf626 to my laptop computer, it will work. The problem begins when you cannot find the "Safely Remove Hardware" on your task bar.

Here are some experimentations I did last night.

1. I inserted a memory card in the card reader so that the "safely remove hardware" would appear. To no avail, it appears but still, the said "ZTE MF626 is not on the "safely remove hardware" list.

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2. I've browsed the different USB properties and found out the following differences:

A properly working USB would have the following... [You can find this in the: right click "my computer" > properties > Hardware > device manager > universal serial bus controllers > (select the usb gadget you connected) > right click then properties > then details > then select from the drop down list ]

Devnode Flags:

DN_DRIVER_LOADED
DN_STARTED
DN_DISABLEABLE
DN_REMOVABLE
DN_NT_ENUMERATOR
DN_NT_DRIVER

Power State should be at "D0"

Capabilities should list:

CM_DEVCAP_REMOVABLE
CM_DEVCAP_UNIQUEID
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A USB that is not functioning properly would have:

Devnode Flags:

DN_HAS_PROBLEM
DN_DISABLEABLE
DN_REMOVABLE
DN_NT_ENUMERATOR
DN_NT_DRIVER

Power State should be at "D3"

I do not know what the hell those information means so, I need to still research on that.
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FOR THE WORK AROUND:

I discovered that plugging in a USB Flash drive (Flash disk) first before plugging in your ZTE modem would let the "safely remove hardware" let the zte mf626 appear in the list.

If you would do that, you can disconnect and connect your zte mf626 as many times as you want without restarting your computer. logging off or switching users won't help too if you don't insert an USB flash disk first. I haven't tried any other USB gadgets yet but this is the only gadget I can think of that almost everyone owns.
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Here are some questions in my mind right now:

1. What the heck is "windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware because a previous instance of the device driver is still in memory. (code 38)" and...

2. ...how do I erase the instance of the device driver from the memory without restarting my computer?

3. Why should insterting a USB Flash Disk first before inserting the ZTE MF626 prevent the problem from occuring?

4. I tried insterting a memory card in my built-in card reader and the "safely remove hardware" appears. Isn't just a flash disk and memory card the same? Why won't it work with a memory card then?


Now, if any of you finds out the reason why this works this way, please explain it to me. It will take me hours to research on this thing again. Anyway, I will post again further results from my investigation as soon as I find out other possible solutions.

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My Christmas Wishlist!

If only I am as rich as other people I know, I wouldn't be wasting my time creating a wishlist post. BUT...! That is not the case. I am contented with what blessings I have from God right now.

So, this Christmas wishlist is just a "day-dreaming" type of post. Hoping to own and get some this Christmas.

3 "material things" (Of course, I wouldn't ask for love, hope or peace on Earth because everybody wants those... or at least I think so..)

1. A flash drive
Funny how this sounds but, in my entire life (drama!), It's just this year that I was "given" a 128mb flash disk. I never really owned one of those fancy flash disks (saw innovative designs in S&R earlier). Okay, I can't really out anything except some word documents there but, I've used that for sharing files very often.

2. (No, It's not a planner) I'll tell you later.
You might think that I might ask for a planner because I am entering a contest (Christmas Wishlist) held by www.melovillareal.com but, that is not the case. I just find it interesting to make a wishlist of what you want to have this Christmas.

now, for the real number 2 - A gift certificate for an overnight stay at a hotel.
It's been a while since I've stayed in a hotel here in the Philippines (excluding outside the country). This is actually a treat to my parents.

Of course, it's not that I can't afford to purchase an overnight stay for them. It's just because it's a waste of money to spend. It's more of a want than a need. I could buy valuable gifts rather than that so, a GC would be nice (any hotels out there reading this? hehe)

3. A portable television set
Yes. I am addicted in watching news. I watch every single news I see on TV FYI. I do not know why. When in the car, I listen to the AM radio station (sign of old age, they say.)

A portable TV set would be cool!!! I just don't want to waste my money on that. Similar to what I want in numbers 1 and 2. Actually, the webcam I won from Yugatech was another but, I got it as an early Christmas gift from him so.. there you go. Thanks Yuga! Also, thanks again to Byahilo for the Photobook!

There... 3 REAL (not fake) gifts I want to receive this Christmas.

Try to enjoy and FEEL Christmas this year. This 2008 Christmas comes once in a lifetime only. It won't happen again even if you wait forever.

>This post is a reply to http://www.melovillareal.com/2008/12/13/manila-feelancer-christmas-online-contest/

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The perfect Christmas gift for those people who has everything!

Yep, this year, I finally found it!

I am sure that you are one of the many who usually have a hard time finding gifts for people who has almost everything already. I admit that the hardest one's to give presents to are- parents, bosses, husbands and boyfriends.

But this Christmas, I found the sweet spot! A gadget that you have not heard of and a perfect gift in this technological era.

I also find this very useful because as a Globe Visibility user, I can't find a way share my internet connection to other laptops/ PCs because the USB modem gives the internet connection to my laptop alone. The gadget I found CAN SHARE your internet connection whether you are using Globe Visibility, Smart Wireless Broadband or Sun Broadband.

The windy31 has 3 uses.
1. It can serve as your Wi-Fi adapter (for laptops without built-in WiFi)
2. It can serve as your Wireless Access Point (Wi-Fi range extender)
3. It can share your internet connection from your laptop or PC.

The best thing about this? It's PLUG and PLAY!

Acual image of the USB Wireless Router Windy31


If you are interested, go to this site: Windy31 for sale in the Philippines!

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