How to Fix Power Light Only, Openline and Install Openvpn (B315s-936)

Courtesy: Mark Haine (Photo Owner)

Theoretically speaking, Modem is a terminal that converts and transmits data from Internet Service Provider down to all devices in a closed network. The most commonly used modem in the Philippines is the Huawei LTE CPE B315s-936. It supports 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz Band, 1 sim card slot and USB 2.0 port. You may further search specifications online.

How to Fix Power Light Only

One indication that the modem is bricked is when the only light lit up is the power led. You can not use the modem correctly if this is the case. The firmware is either uninstalled or corrupted. In this case we need to restore the modem's firmware to updated one. Well you can actually play around and try to install customized firmware depending on your preference. Well, restoring the firmware actually resolves all major issues like No 3G or 4G. The only thing unsolvable is when it is a no power at all as it is a hardware issue. You now need to consult your local technician to fix it.

Here is how we do it.

Things needed:

1. Male-Male USB cable (You can buy at local store like cd-r king)

or you can make one for your self please click here to know how.

2. A Laptop or Desktop PC (Preferably running on Windows 7 OS)

3. Screw Driver 

4. Small copper strip (For Shorting/Jumper to go to USB Mode)

5. A cup of Coffee or a pack of Cigarette

Files Needed:

ADB Drivers

Huawei Drivers

0.B315s-936 Erase NVRAM

1.Balong_USB_Loader_1.0.1.10

B315s-22_Update_21.321.03.00.00_M_AT_04.10

usbfix

Gathered together in a single folder Click Here to download.(We do not own the file. We give credit to the owner.)

1. Install all the necessary drivers. On the ADB Drivers Folder click DriverSetup.exe. Then head over to Huwaei Drivers Folder and click DriverSetup.exe as well. Click on usbfix and add it to the registry.

2. Using screw driver, unscrew the two screws located at the buttom of the modem.

3. Gently pull out and remove the plastic housing of the modem.

4. Remove the Board and locate the two soldered tip to short or jumper.

5. Do Jumper trick, Connect the two soldered tip using a small copper strip make sure it is not touching other metals but the one shown on the image above.

6. Plug in the power adapter to the modem to get it to USB mode. No light should lit up. If there is a light to any led indicators repeat the process otherwise proceed to the next step.

7. Connect the USB cable one end on the modem and the other end to the PC. PC should Detect it. Go to Device manager you will see under PORT LPT, Huawei Mobile Connect is added.

8. Head over to the file folder and run 0.B315s-936 Erase NVRAM press select "3" to start the clearing process. While doing this Android ADB interface appears on Device manager. Just wait until the process is done.

9. Unplug USB cable and the power cable.

10. Once more do the jumper trick see to it that no led light is lit up when you plug the power adaptor, then connect the USB.

11. Run  1.Balong_USB_Loader_1.0.1.10 and let it do its job until you get into this screen. 

12. Run B315s-22_Update_21.321.03.00.00_M_AT_04.10 and click start.

Wait about 2 to 3 min until its done and you see the page that says update successful.

13. Wait until a single light is lit up.

14. Unplug USB and power cable then plug back.

15. Head over to http://192.168.8.1 (Default user and pass: admin)and configure your modem.

How to openline your Modem

Given that you are successful in doing the steps, you are now ready to have your modem openline. Doing the job is as simple as abc.

Download the file: B315s-936 1-Click Openline Unlocker 

Just run the file and a black screen will show up and it will try to connect to your modem. Once done, modem will reboot.

You may now inset your sim card of any network. If your Modem has its stock firwmare you need to debrand it first before running the unlocker.

How to install Openvpn on your modem

Just head over to our previous tutorials regarding proper openvpn installation. Click here to visit the page.

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