Specifications

manufacturer:	Huawei
model:	E161
interface:	USB 2.0 (A plug)
chipset:	Qualcomm QSC6240
GSM frequency bands:	850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS frequency bands:	2100
HSDPA:	3,6 MBit/s
HSUPA:	384 kBit/s
EDGE:	+
GPRS:	+
connector for ext. antenna:	+
Hardware ver.	CD74TCPU
connector type:	CRC9
internal antenna diversity:	?
voice telephony:	-
NAND-flashmemory:	+
microSD-drive:	+ (up to 8GB)
rebranded versions:	Fonic Surf Stick (DE), Alice (DE),o2 Surfstick 3 (DE)

dashboard update / debranding
Run the following update which will replace your network operator's dashboard software by Huawei's generic "Mobile Partner".
download E1550-Client_Software_WINMACB300D00SP01C03_(UTPS11.300.13.00.03_MAC11.301.06.00.03)_(For_WINXP&2K&Vista_&MAC)_(05019427).zip


firmware update
download firmware update to firmware version 11.806.06.86.00


Weblinks
FCC application documents: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=339254&fcc_id='QISE1612'