A mobile router with 3G/4G support was unimaginable just a few years ago. Now, routers with 3G/4G support are everywhere replacing obsolete routers of previous generations.
Types of Beeline routers
Beeline 3G/4G routers can be divided into two types.
- The first is compact portable routers with a battery. These 3G/4G routers are very popular among everyone who cares about mobility and constant stable access to the Beeline Internet. A portable 3G/4G router is also capable of becoming a great gift for almost any resident of the metropolis.
- The second type of 3G/4G routers are large stationary switches that, in addition to 3G/4G, also support LAN or fiber optic cable connections. Such 3G/4G routers will be an excellent purchase for home and office. They will be able to provide you with an almost uninterrupted connection to the Internet under absolutely any conditions. Even wired connection for some reason will be interrupted (damage to the cable or technical work on the operator’s side), your connection to the Internet will not be interrupted due to the Beeline SIM card inserted into the router. As a rule, you can also connect an antenna to such powerful 3G/4G routers to strengthen the Beeline signal.
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Beeline 4G Wi-Fi router allows you to connect to wireless internet(Wi-Fi) up to 10 users from several devices at once: phones, smartphones, tablets and laptops.
No need to call a specialist, just activate the SIM card and all settings will be installed automatically! The 4G Wi-Fi router only works with a Beeline SIM card.
What is included?
1. High-speed Wi-Fi router.
2. SIM card with special tariff plan and a package with 40 GB of Internet traffic.
3. Software, which is installed automatically and carries out all the necessary settings for your computer.
Features of a 4G Wi-Fi router:
- Connect up to 10 devices simultaneously wirelessly: desktop computer, laptop, Tablet PC, smartphone, Internet TV - any device with a Wi-Fi module.
- Quick connection: no need to call a specialist and wait for connection!
- Easy to install - the router requires virtually no installation steps. Insert the SIM card into the router, connect it to the computer via USB port— the program will start installing automatically!
- Its the local network— the router not only creates a Wi-Fi network for Internet access, but also ensures data exchange within the network.
- Speed - the router works on both the GSM/EDGE, 3G and 4G (LTE) networks.
- Security - to prevent unauthorized access to the created Wi-Fi network, the router provides data encryption using the WPA and WPA2 protocols.
- Payment for services - pay for services in the same place as for mobile communications.
- Convenient service management - through the interface of a 4G Wi-Fi router, you can check your balance, connect and disable additional options by pressing just one button.
Where to buy a Wi-Fi router?
1. You can purchase a device without leaving your home - just place an order at
Beeline is one of the most popular Internet providers, even in the most remote corners of Russia. The company provides access to mobile or home internet. In this regard, to save money and convenience, many use a Wi-Fi router.
It can be purchased at many points of sale. Setting up a Beeline router– the task is not difficult if you know the key points and connection features.
The process does not require special knowledge computer technology, you can figure it out yourself. And for this it is not at all necessary to call a specialist and pay a considerable amount. The installation and connection diagram of the device is almost the same for different models wi-fi routers: DIR 300, ASUS, TP-Link, Zyxel and others.
General setup procedure
- If the router has just been purchased, you need to unpack it and connect the power adapter.
- Choose a place where the equipment will be installed.
- Connect to the Internet via cable or Wi-Fi.
- Connect the device required for setup: laptop or computer.
- Connect the router to the mains.
- Configure the router by going to the browser address written at the bottom of the equipment. The user name and password are also indicated there.
- Set up Internet (further in the article).
- Configure Wi-Fi settings. Change password and name (further in the list).
How to configure a Beeline ASUS router?
Connection diagram:
- Write the parameters: login, password specified for ASUS: admin/admin (for the RT-N12 model).
- Specify connection type L2TP or L2T+Dynamic IP (if available).
- Fill in the fields: host name and PPTP/L2TP, indicating the following address: tp.internet.beeline.ru.
- Check that the router is working properly: go online and open any website.
In order for Wi-Fi and the Internet to work properly, before setting it up, you need to delete the type of connection that was used before.
Wi-fi launch scheme for ASUS RT-N12
- In the SSID, specify a name that can be taken at the discretion of the user. To eliminate the possibility of a failure with subsequent password entry on other devices, it is advisable to enter strong characters using English letters, with lowercase and capital letters. Save password.
- Click on the “Save” button.
If everything is done correctly, Wi-Fi is fully configured to work.
On the back panel of the device there are 4 holes for USB flash drives, and 1 for Internet beeline. You need to insert a wire from Beeline Internet into the blue port. You need to connect the wire to the PC into the second connector. The router is configured from this. Then pull out the antennas and connect the router itself to the network.
Before starting the installation process, it is advisable to check the connection type on the PC. That is, in the IPv4 properties it should be indicated automatic connection to obtain an IP address and DNS server. This becomes a common cause of problems when connecting to the Internet.
Connection diagram:
- Launch any browser, enter: 192.168.1.1
- Write the parameters: login, password specified for tp-link: admin/admin (for model WR-841ND).
- Select the WAN or Internet section.
- MTU – 1460 (for Beeline operator).
- Print the username (Beeline login) and password issued by the provider.
- Fill in the fields: host name and PPTP/L2TP, indicating the following address tp.internet.beeline.ru.
- Check that the router is working properly: go online and open any website
You cannot connect the Internet to Beeline yourself during the connection process and after it. This is done automatically by the router.
Wi-fi launch scheme for TP-Link WR-841ND
- We enter wireless network- wireless.
- In the SSID, specify a name that can be chosen at the discretion of the user. To eliminate the possibility of a failure with subsequent password entry on other devices, it is advisable to enter strong characters using English letters, with lowercase and capital letters. Save password.
- Network authentication: WPA-Personal.
- Create and type a unique password and confirm it again.
- Click on the “Save” button.
On the back panel of the device there are 4 holes for USB flash drives, and 1 for Internet beeline. You need to insert a wire from Beeline Internet into the blue port. You need to connect the wire to the PC into the second connector. The router is configured from this. Then pull out the antennas and connect the router itself to the network.
Before starting the installation process, it is advisable to check the connection type on the PC. That is, the IPv4 properties should indicate automatic connection to obtain an IP address and DNS server. This becomes a common cause of problems when connecting to the Internet.
Connection diagram:
- Specify connection type L2TP.
- In the user name, password fields write the name and password from Beeline issued for the Internet, for example: 0123456789. Confirm the password.
- Uncheck the following items: “enable RIP” and “without authorization”.
- Connect automatically – check the box.
- Where “Miscellaneous” is indicated, check the NAT and Firewall checkboxes.
- Save settings.
Connection diagram to D-Link modem DIR 300 - Select the “Wireless Networks” menu.
- Go to security settings.
- Specify network authentication: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed.
- PSK encryption key: create your own secure password.
- WPA: TKIP+AES.
Wi-Fi connection diagram - Smart Box.
- Smart Box Pro.
- Zyxel Keenetic Ultra .
Home router for Beeline
To connect home router Beeline operator offers a line of Smart Box routers. The difference between these modern series of routers is the speed, number of usb holes and range (varies from 2.4-5 GHz). Set up a Beeline router It has become even easier thanks to the fact that the Smart Box kit includes a special device for easy connection. During installation, you only need to specify the region and the name of the locality, and the utility will configure everything independently.
Beeline router connection
- Connect Internet to a special USB port, different from the others in color.
- Connect your computer to the router using the small cable that comes with the kit.
- Open your favorite browser.
- Open the network installation item.
- Provide your details: name of region, city, and beeline operator.
- Specify connection type L2TP or Russia L2TP.
- In the user name, password fields write the name and password from Beeline specified in the agreement.
- Specify a dynamic IP address
- Fill in the server name (Server IP Address/Name) sections, indicating the following address tp.internet.beeline.ru.
- MTU – 1400.
- Log in to “wireless networks”.
- SSID: Specify the name of the access point. The name can be at the discretion of the user. In order to exclude possible problems followed by entering the password on other devices, it is advisable to enter it in the Latin alphabet and Arabic numerals, with lowercase and capital letters. Save password.
- In the “Authentication Method” section, specify WPA/ WPA2-Personal with AES encryption protocol.
- In the “WPA pre-shared key” section, create your own password of 8 characters or more.
- Click on the “Save” button.
Before checking the operation of the router (router), it is recommended to reboot it.
The modem is easy to use because it does not require wires or cables. This is especially true for those who spend a lot of time on the Internet while traveling or on business trips. Small device with a SIM card slot can support a 3G or 4G network anywhere there is a Beeline connection.
How to set it up?
Setting up does not require much time or effort.
- You need to insert the SIM card into a special slot located inside the modem.
- Connect to the USB connector on the computer. And he himself will find a new device. Click the mouse.
- The interface of this equipment will open. It should be noted that the modem cannot work separately from the computer.
- After the system configures the modem, click on the “Connect” button.
Video: Setting up a beeline SmartBox router
Note to users
By following these instructions, you can set up a wi-fi router yourself and in a short period of time. If everything is configured correctly - the system. But if you cannot activate the router, you should review the instructions again. But if this does not help, you will have to call a specialist.
The latest model of wireless equipment from the Beeline operator is equipped with a more powerful signal transmitter, which also now operates in two bands - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, which allows you not to worry that some device will not be able to. Advanced processor ensures maximum reliability WiFi signal throughout the entire area of the apartment or house.
The device has the following advantages:
- 802.11n standard, supported by most devices;
- maximum transmission speed – 300 Mbit/s;
- Digital TV connection supported;
- modern design that does not spoil the interior;
- convenient interface for .
The 4G router provides network access at speeds of up to 74 Mbit/s. The kit includes a SIM card that allows you to use 30 GB of Internet per month. Subscription fee is 1200 rub. Valid at night unlimited connection to the 4G network.
Connecting and setting up a 4G/WiFi router
Connecting the router is very simple - you just need to connect the power cable to the Power connector, and the Internet cable brought into the apartment needs to be plugged into WAN port. To connect the device to the network, you also need to connect the computer to the device by plugging the cable into any of the LAN connectors. The 4G router connects to the computer via a USB connector.
The setup is as follows:
When the router establishes a connection, the message “Internet connected” will appear in the “Status” line. This completes the setup and you can use the wireless network.
Setting up a 4G router is done in the same way.
Software update
The operation of the device is ensured by its firmware, which should be updated in a timely manner to prevent malfunctions in the functioning of the router. The firmware must be updated carefully, and if something goes wrong, you will have to restore the device to a service center.
The 4G router firmware is not updated.
An ambiguous 4G device, slightly out of line with modern directions and trends in “router construction”. In terms of its working qualities it is very good. Out of habit, the lack of information on the display was very annoying, but over time I came to terms with it. Still, the main thing in a mobile router is the reliability of the connection in changing conditions, plus a durable battery. And with this the MF90 is fine.
Dot the i's
Mobile router with LTE (4G) support, manufacturer - ZTE Corporation (China), model MF90. SIM card of standard size (mini SIM). The router is locked to work on the Beeline network, the price of the device is 2,950 rubles. in the operator's offices and showrooms. The battery has a capacity of 2,300 mAh, enough for 6-7 hours of active Web surfing or 4-5 hours of downloading programs and content. Map support microSD memory up to 32 GB, access to files on the card from the Web interface and/or via USB connection.
Number of simultaneously connected users - up to 10, Wi-Fi operation in the 5 GHz band is provided. There is a mode of operation as a repeater.
In the settings you can select any of the standards or auto mode with priorities 4G – 3G – 2G. Combined 3G/2G mode (without 4G) is not provided. Supported bands and standards: GSM 1800 / GSM 900, UMTS 2100 / UMTS 900, LTE 1800 / LTE 2600 / LTE 800. There is no support for LTE TDD (FDD only), but this version of the standard is of interest only to some MTS subscribers in the capital.
Lyrics
The router appeared in Beeline back in January, but I missed it, I confess. Not least because of some of the stupidity of the new site. Even now, already knowing for sure that there was a description of this device, I couldn’t find it for about five minutes. As a result, he spat and set Yandex on the Beeline website, which “will find everything.” I found it right away, and I should have started with this, but somehow it was wrong. Okay, I’ll chalk it up to my own stupidity, the end result is important. Our preliminary review (more like an announcement) was published in January, you can read it. But there were only the most basic characteristics.
I already wrote that the market niche for pocket routers has significantly “collapsed” due to the popularity and comparative cheapness of Android smartphones. Phones are updated quickly, sell the old one for 500 rubles. many are lazy or do not allow the famous amphibian. How to use a smartphone that has become unnecessary? As a router, nothing else. Therefore, now either routers with 4G or devices with radical the best parameters and functionality. It's better to have both in one bottle. Manufacturers understand this as well as you and I, so they try to equip their mobile routers with all sorts of “adult” enticements such as 5 GHz Wi-Fi, repeater mode and other amenities. The path is correct, but I repeat: the main advantages remain the stability of the connection in different conditions and sufficient time battery life.
As for today’s “experimental subject,” the specimen is interesting. The device has its own face, and it is noticeably different from the popular analogues of the Huawei corporation. It can be assumed that ZTE showed conservatism and did not introduce informative displays, maintaining a simple and inexpensive LED display, simply adding modern modes and additional “chips”. Or, on the contrary, we took the path of minimalism in display and settings, deliberately designing a device “for blondes.” The truth is most likely somewhere in the middle.
Equipment and design
A standard set of the router itself, a battery in a separate package, a connecting cable, a charger, a SIM card and a “User Manual”. I received the kit without a “Manual”, which did not turn out to be a problem. The required “Manual” was found on the Beeline website in pdf format, another instance is embedded in the “Help” menu of the Web management interface.
As for the design, it is standard and without any frills, an ordinary boat. The color is white, no chrome-look inserts or buttons. Three LED indicators are hidden under a narrow black stripe. Personally, I like white color better, but it's a matter of taste. The bad thing is that the white matte case is quite easily soiled and easily collects all the dust and dirt.
The dimensions are quite modest, the proportions are normal. Compared to its “colleagues” from Huawei, the router is slightly narrower and longer. The dimensions of the device are determined by a 2,300 mAh battery, which occupies the bulk of the internal volume. The side edges are flat and without slope, which allows you to place the router vertically and see the indicators. Which, unlike the TFT screen, do not turn off while the router is running.
There are two control buttons on the front panel, nice. But the power button is very soft and not recessed; rather, it even protrudes by a fraction of a millimeter. Which sometimes leads to spontaneous shutdown of the device. I encountered this a couple of times with a router in the pocket of a soft backpack and was ready to swear at the glitchy electronics, but in another pocket the effect disappeared. This prompted me to search for external causes of unexpected shutdowns. Unpleasant, but not fatal if you know it and take it into account in everyday use.
Design
Almost the entire internal volume of the case is occupied accumulator battery, we’ll talk about nutritional features separately. The antennas are located at the bottom of the body. Based on the results of measurements with the router in different “poses,” I got the impression that the radio unit works somewhat better in a horizontal position. But I didn’t see a pronounced dependence and I could be wrong.
The microUSB socket is on the left side, there are also two antenna sockets (MIMO), covered with plugs. There is nothing on the other edges. On the front panel there is a power on/off button and a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Connection) button.
Inside there is a slot for a SIM card and a microSD memory card, supporting cards up to 32 GB. The design of the microSD socket is not quite the usual one; the cutout in the plastic body forms a petal with a small protrusion. When installing the card, the petal must be slightly pressed down; after installation, it will straighten, and the protrusion will securely fix the card. The solution is no worse (if not better) than the traditional sliding “lock”, but not everyone can figure it out right away. However, during the process of inserting the memory card, the required pressure on the petal occurs naturally.
To open back cover it needs to be moved forward a few millimeters, this is hinted at by the small triangle on the body. The triangle is visible only upon careful inspection, but I hope that it won’t come down to a chisel and even the not very attentive owner of the router will look at the “Manual”, in which the method of opening the case is described in detail and with a picture. It is difficult to say how reliably the lid will be fixed after months of use, but I did not see any prerequisites for rapid loosening.
Controls and display
There is almost nothing to write about external controls due to the minimal number of these controls on the router itself; most settings are available only through the Web interface. But there are some peculiarities in the operation of the two buttons.
I already wrote about the possibility of spontaneously pressing the soft power button; to turn the router on or off, you need to hold it pressed for 5 seconds. A short press on the button wakes the router from sleep mode. The default setting is 10 minutes. Good for saving energy, but inconvenient in cases where the smartphone is configured to automatically turn off Wi-Fi when there is no activity and the screen is locked. Setting it for half an hour or an hour seems more reasonable to me, but it’s a business decision. The main thing is to know about this feature, otherwise I have already seen several complaints about “unexplained” shutdowns of the device.
The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Connection) button turns on this connection with a long press, and with a short press it turns on or off the Wi-Fi module. Can be useful when connecting the router to a computer via cable.
There are three LED indicators: battery, Wi-Fi and cellular network. The status and modes are indicated by the light (off - flashing - constantly on) and the color of the indicator (from one to three). In total, a three-color LED can display up to seven different states, and a two-color LED can display up to five.
In the User's Guide, most modes are described in the table (see above). In general, everything is logical and memorable without much difficulty. A few notes on the convenience of the display and “undocumented” modes:
- When the charger is connected, the battery indicator may also turn red. This will happen if there is intense data transfer during charging and the battery begins to overheat. In such a situation, the controller stops charging and starts it again after the battery temperature drops. They could have written about this in the “Manual,” otherwise inexplicable redness of indicators is always scary.
- During the discharge process (normal mode), the color of the indicator changes to red very early, when the charge level is about 50% of the capacity. It's not terrible, but slightly annoying. It also starts flashing red a little early, when the remaining charge is about 20%.
- There is a very lack of indication of the data network type. The blue color indicates 4G, but the green color is “dedicated” to 3G and 2G, there is no difference. The third color (red) was used to indicate a failure or absence of a SIM card. And one more thing: as in other routers, the connection and data transfer indicator sometimes lies, showing normal mode when there is actually no connection to the Internet. Rarely, but it happens.
Of course I would like to see more useful information. For example, the number of connected users, the operating Wi-Fi range (2.4. or 5 GHz), the remaining battery capacity in %, the amount of transmitted and received data, the operating mode (router or repeater), SMS messages... The informative TFT display is not only more expensive, but also much more power-hungry, so it turns off and you have to click something to view information. And the LEDs are constantly on.
Almost all the necessary information can be obtained through the web interface; as an option, you can prepare a link on the smartphone screen and open it in the browser. But this is not always convenient and not everyone likes it. Mobile app- it’s already better, more on that below. The ideal solution would be an e-ink display, but in this direction of development we still see only the first, not very successful attempts. In general, there is no perfection yet and there is something to strive for.
Battery and power consumption
An important aspect that interests many. Although Beeline positions the mobile router as “Internet at home and outside the home,” the device is focused primarily on working outside the home, and battery life is one of the key parameters.
A battery with a capacity of 2,300 mAh is no longer a compromise, as in the Huawei E5372 (1,780 mAh), in our ZTE MF90 the battery capacity is 30% larger. But it doesn’t even reach the “reference” 3,000 mAh in the Huawei E271 router. It is clear that there is never too much battery, but 2,300 mAh has always been enough for me for a full day with a reserve under any operating conditions for home, work and on the road. At the same time, I diligently watched all the videos that came across “on topic”, about 6-8 per day. If you don’t download movies and don’t have fun with torrents, then the mode of use is acceptable: put it on charge before going to bed and during the day you don’t have to think about whether it’s enough or not. Unfortunately, without a battery in the case, the router will not turn on and you will not be able to save the battery in this way.
I already wrote about the energy saving mode with the router “falling asleep” after a certain period of inactivity, the default setting is 10 minutes. The second way to save the battery is a three-position Wi-Fi transmitter power switch. With active Web surfing, the savings are small, but in conjunction with a smartphone, battery life increases. I like this manual control more than the automatic reduction in power when the external power is turned off, but again, it’s a matter of taste. If you need to frequently switch the transmitter power, it is more convenient to use a “proprietary” Android application.
Charger at a current of 1 A, the router’s battery charges from it in about four hours. The only advantage is its compactness; the size of the charger is not much larger than a regular power plug. If size is not critical, then it is better to use a more powerful power source.
Characteristics
The set of bands is standard for Russia; here we have nothing remarkable. If you need an "omnivorous" device for traveling around different countries and/or the prospect of the emergence of LTE in new bands for this technology, then the Huawei E5372 looks preferable. But the fleet of mobile routers is updated quite quickly, and by then something new will probably appear. DC HSPA+ in 3G is supported, this is very important now.
I read on the forum bitter complaints about the absence Windows support 8.1 in USB connection mode to a computer. I don't think many people would need this these days, but keep it in mind. Perhaps a firmware update will be released over time.
5GHz Wi-Fi band is supported, which can be quite useful in office blocks and apartment buildings. Indeed, the 2.4 GHz range can be very noisy, and the free (for now) 5 GHz helps out. Simultaneous operation of Wi-Fi in the 5 and 2.4 GHz bands is not provided.
The repeater mode (called Wi-Fi Internet in the settings) is available and works. Unfortunately, switching only manually via the Web interface is quite tedious. There is no "quick" switch in the Android app. Automatic switching to router mode when losing the “donor” Wi-Fi networks no, there is no reverse transition either. Which makes this function niche and of little interest to most consumers. There is, and thank God it will be useful to someone.
I should also note that the quality of the additional access point mode did not impress me at all. The speed “sags” by two and a half times, the delay time also doubles. That is, it makes sense to use it only in individual cases of urgent need, and not on an ongoing basis.
Control
I hope everyone has already understood that we cannot do without a Web interface with this router. At least for the initial setup of parameters and the successful completion of the three-level quest “starting the device after removing it from the box.” Design – of course, the “tile” that has filled all interfaces.
The included SIM card will not work just like that; the starting balance needs to be activated. The easiest way to do this is from the Web interface, which itself will offer to carry out this simple task. Next, it would be harmless to replace a strong, but completely unmemorable password for the Wi-Fi network created by the router.
I almost forgot. If you plan to use the router with another Beeline SIM card, then this is not prohibited. But you should keep in mind the possible APN mismatch. By default, the router is equipped with an Internet tariff of the “home mobile” Internet category with an access point (APN) home.beeline.ru, the same APN is initially set in the router settings. If you want to use a SIM card with the “Highway” option (for example), then do not forget to change the profile to Beeline Internet (APN internet.beeline.ru), otherwise nothing will work for you.
Then you would need to change the default “Manual” to “Automatic”, otherwise each session of interaction with the Internet through the router will begin with visiting a Web page to connect the device to the network. The “On Demand” (or “On Request”, I don’t remember exactly) mode is not provided in the interface.
The Web interface itself does not cause any feeling of rejection and almost all the necessary settings are present. Long-awaited information about the battery status, the number of connected devices and the standard current connection is also present right in the interface header. It shows the current data transfer speed, but unfortunately does not record information about the maximum achieved. And, what is much worse, there is no counter for the volume of transmitted and received data. An oversight or an insidious attempt to persuade the user to use the Turbo button? In any case, it's inconvenient.
We have already discussed Wi-Fi settings, here is a screenshot for reference. The interface allows you to connect only using the 802.11 n standard; you can manually select one of 13 Wi-Fi frequency channels. Firewall and router settings are also present.
The three-level menu structure is unusual and not very intuitive. After selecting a second-level item, a “checkmark” appears next to its name; clicking on it opens the third-level menu, a sort of square-nested transition route. But the menu structure is described in detail in the User's Guide. The same one into which we look only when faced with a specific insurmountable difficulty.
Easy access to the microSD memory card is implemented via a web interface, which is already a standard solution these days. You don't have to enable HTTP access (it's disabled by default), in which case the contents of the memory card will only be available when the router is connected via USB. With open HTTP access, you do not need to enter separate passwords, but the developers have taken care of additional “safeties”: you can enable read-only mode and/or open general access only to a specific section of the map.
IN Play Market for Android there is a “proprietary” ZTE application for managing the mobile routers of this corporation. It seems that it appeared quite recently, some of even the declared functions do not work. And a lot is missing: there are no mode switches, network type indication, traffic counter, settings, access to the memory card, etc. But a number of “useful things” are present, and there is hope for development and improvement, Last update dated April 1st of this year. You can download the application (link to Play Market).
Impressions from work
I remembered the ancient proverb about “So do you want checkers or go?” The MF 90 rides very well, I was even surprised. And I’ve already had these routers... You understand.
With the speed “up” and “down” everything is fine. In the screenshot on the left is the ZTE MF90, on the right is the MR-100-1 pocket router. The location (within 5 cm accuracy), time, network and SM card are the same. There were several measurements, which showed options that roughly corresponded to the average results. Comparable, although the MF90 turned out to be slightly faster on average.
Under the same conditions and at about the same time Huawei modem The E392 consistently showed noticeably better results for data reception (“down”), which is also not surprising. And once again it confirms that as a stationary solution, a modem usually works better than a mobile router.
The speed depends on the location, time and load on a particular base station. But if the network is ready to provide decent speeds, then the router works fine. What I liked most was the stability and stability of the connection. In two weeks of active use, my router froze only three (!) times and required a reboot, of which twice in the subway. A couple more times the data transfer did not start after switching on, although all the “lights” blinked as expected, confidently demonstrating the successful connection. In some places 3G works quickly, in others not so much, the same can be said about 2G. But it works, and does not “freeze” waiting for a reboot. And it switches between networks quite quickly, without freezing in 3G after entering the LTE network coverage area.
There are no complaints about the Wi-Fi module either. In the middle position of the power regulator, the range of action approximately corresponds to that of analogues; in the position maximum power The coverage is better than average, although not much better. In the minimum power position it is slightly better than a smartphone in access point mode. In repeater mode it works frankly weakly, I already wrote about this.
The battery capacity is not ideal, but it is enough for a day of work. Perhaps the main complaints are the lack of clear indications and mode switches on the router itself; for every little thing you have to go to the Web interface and thoughtfully fiddle around there.
Summary
The definition of “ambiguous” in the first lines of the review did not appear by chance. There are inconveniences when using, not everything is thought out and not everything additional functions work as expected. On the other hand, this is just “drive or checkers”; the machine copes with its main responsibilities well and stably. If the checkered features listed above don’t bother you, then the MF90 is unlikely to disappoint.
