Unlocking ZTE MF90: methods. Unlocking ZTE MF90: methods Unlocking the router through the console

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IN Lately There are more and more varieties of the ZTE MF90 mobile router and the methods for unlocking them also differ. Therefore, we decided to divide them into separate products and write detailed instructions for each of them. So, in this moment on the site we have articles: and most likely you will immediately have a question, the title of this article indicates the MTS 831FT model and you already have a similar article, the difference is the fact that previously to unlock you only needed to have a modem and we could order an unlock code using the manufacturer’s database, but with the change in the dollar exchange rate, the price of the product kept growing, so we expect that unlocking the ZTE MF90 (MTS 831FT) mobile router using the MF90 Reader Tool will be more affordable for you.

We will split this article into two parts:
1. Using the MF90 Reader Tool;
2. Purchasing a code and unlocking a mobile router.

1. Using the MF90 Reader Tool

1.1 Install the ZTE drivers from the included one.

2.3. Immediately after payment, you will have access to a form to fill out, in which you must indicate:

Address Email(email);
- Modem model;
- IMEI;
- Encrypted;
- Contact number;

2.3.1 If the form does not appear, for example, you did not click on the “Return to the seller” link, then you should have a letter in your mail with the subject: "Oplata.Info: purchasing on the Plati.Ru platform", this letter contains a link to the purchased product. By following this link you will see a form to fill out.

2.4. Fill out the form carefully and without errors. Click the "Submit" button.

2.5. Wait for the order to be completed (5 minutes - 24 hours, but usually it takes 30 minutes), the code will be sent to the EMAIL specified during purchase.

2.6. Insert a SIM card from a “foreign” operator and turn on 4G Wi-Fi router MTS 831FT (ZTE MF90).

2.7. After turning it on, you need to log into the modem’s Web interface at 192.168.0.1. If you are prompted for a login/password, the default is admin/admin.

2.8. When prompted “Enter the network unlock code,” carefully enter the code you received from us.

2.9. This completes the unlocking of ZTE MF90 (MTS 831FT) using the MF90 Reader Tool utility.

p.s. If for some reason you were unable to read the IMEI and Encrypted Block from the router, using the MF90 Reader Tool program, you will not be able to obtain the unlock code for your device. Be careful!

Visual video: ZTE MF90 (MTS 831FT) Unlocking a mobile router

I remember when I first tried out a 3G modem, I was, to put it mildly, skeptical about it. And, imitating the majority, he began to ironically call this device a “whistle.” And there was a reason for it - it was possible to see the 3G network, usually in the city center, and only if you were lucky. There was no question that 3G networks would become a panacea for all ills expressed in the lack of access to the Internet via a telephone line or fiber optics - just check your email. A few years ago I had to remember about modems, the choice was meager: either some kind of Internet, or without it at all. Anticipating the loss of nerve cells, I connected the newly purchased device to the computer... The network was found, 3G, good signal level, it works. I was surprised by the speed of loading pages in the browser, in a good way. Checking the speed in speedtest.net showed about 6 Mbit/s to 1.5 Mbit/s, nonsense, I thought and double-checked it several more times - the figures were the same. Without further ado, I start downloading a movie via torrent - the speed gradually rises to 7-8 Mbit/s! To say that I was surprised and puzzled is to say nothing, I was blown away, blown away by a small white piece of plastic! Since then, the “whistle” for me has been a musical instrument for serving sound signals, and a modem is a modem.

Everything flows, everything changes, it’s nice to realize when these changes are for the better. Technologies mobile communications also do not stand still, trying to follow the needs of users. So in 2012, 3G networks in Russia were replaced by fourth generation networks 4G/LTE. In short, 4G has several serious advantages over 3G: increased data transfer speeds (in theory, up to 1 Gbit/s) and reduced access time to Internet resources. The first will allow you to download various files faster, look at more high quality the same videos from YouTube, the second one should be appreciated by fans of online games. Everything is wonderful, of course, but how does this affect us? And the most immediate thing - last year 2014, 4G Internet finally came to our region. And just recently, Beeline deployed a 4G network in our region.

The 4G/LTE network was launched by Beeline in November 2015. At the moment, coverage in the CMS region covers the cities of Pyatigorsk and Essentuki. In 4G/LTE networks, the operator claims an average data transfer speed of 10-20 Mbit/s.

Personally, I have long been waiting for the launch of the 4G network from Beeline in our region, bearing in mind the company’s merits in the 3G path. Therefore, when I was offered to test this router on a still hot, blazing-hot 4G network, I immediately agreed.

Positioning and model range

At the moment, the company's mobile routers are represented by three models: Huawei E5573, ZTE MF90 and ZTE MF90+. The review will be, as you already understood, the ZTE MF90+ model.
The device is positioned as a mobile router. You can come up with many work scenarios. You can take it to the country, to school, university, to work with a slow communication channel, or you can use it as a stationary type of Internet access. Up to 10 users can connect to the router via Wi-Fi.

It is interesting that the rest of the “Big Three” operators have 4G/Wi-Fi routers represented by one model, in the case of MTS (MTS Connect 4G Wi-Fi router) and Megafon has a complete absence of such - in the online store all routers have the status "not supplied". I can’t say what the reason for Megafon’s lack of them is. I can only assume that the 4G/Wi-Fi modems available from each operator are positioned as a compromise, but cheaper replacement for routers. Call to “ hotline“The megaphone gave absolutely nothing - the operator could not say anything specific about this.
Looking at the competitors, we can say with confidence that Beeline can only compete with itself. All three of the company’s routers are sold at a price of 1,199 rubles, and the only router from MTS costs as much as 2,850.

Specifications

Working in ranges

LTE FDD (800/1800/2600 MHz), UMTS (900/2100 MHz) and GSM (900/1800 MHz)

LTE FDD up to 100 Mbit/s – when receiving data, and up to 50 Mbit/s – when transmitting data

Speed ​​using data transfer technology

DC-HSPA+ up to 42 Mbit/s – when receiving data, and up to 5.76 Mbit/s – when transmitting data

Data reception speed in EDGE/GPRS mode

up to 236 Kbps

Memory card support

micro SD up to 32 GB

Indication

connection status, battery charge and Wi-Fi

Compatible with computers equipped with operating systems

Microsoft® Windows® (XP Service Pack 3, Vista 32/64 bit, 7 32/64 bit, 8 32/64 bit) or Apple Mac OS X (10.6, 10.7, 10.8)

Dimensions (WxHxD)

The router worked without problems in Windows 10 in USB connection mode. There is support for DC-HSPA+ technology in the 3G network, which is very relevant now. But the 5GHz Wi-Fi range, present in the ZTE MF90 model, is missing here. This mode would be useful in apartment buildings, where there are a lot of Wi-Fi networks interfering with each other.

Contents of delivery

The device comes in a neat, stylish box with a recognizable company design. The minimalism and practicality of the packaging reminded us that getting to know a home begins with the doors. This acquaintance was pleasantly pleasing - there was nothing to complain about, even with a strong desire.

On back side the main system requirements, specifications and delivery set.


It has almost become a tradition for some companies not to include either a charger or a connecting cable in the kit. It’s good that everything is in perfect order here - the kit includes a charger with a removable cable (USB-microUSB 1 meter long). At the same time, the quality of the charging and cable hints that they did not skimp here either.

The charging output is 5V, 1A, you can also charge through the USB port of a computer, laptop - as you wish.


The router is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh


The box also contained a warranty card and user manual.

The battery was originally in a separate package (in the photo it is already in the router)


The manual is in color, printed on high-quality coated paper - even here they tried to please. The manual is very detailed, there are no complaints about it. By the way, the manual is duplicated in the router’s Web interface in the “Help” menu, which is very convenient.


Appearance

The design is pleasant - minimalism, white and black, something between a soap dish and the first IPhone. The first association was exactly like this. Pleasant, rough white plastic, not cheap - it does not creak when moderately squeezed in the hand (depends on you, but for me this is an important parameter). I love the color white, yes, it gets dirty, but you can answer this with cleanliness own hands. After using the router for a week, it never got dirty, although I had no intention of keeping it pristinely clean.
There are two control buttons on the front side. With the help of the large one, the device is turned on/off, and the small one has two functions at once: turning on the WPS mode and turning on/off Wi-Fi. The large button protrudes slightly above the body of the router and is pressed a little easier than the small one, but when carrying the router in my pocket, I did not notice a single accidental press of any of the buttons.
The router can be placed vertically if desired, but it stands with a slight inclination, since the edges have a slight bevel.


Instead of a small TFT display like some models, this one uses three color LEDs for indication. The information content has suffered a little, but since the device is primarily mobile, this is completely justified. It is not difficult to remember the indication values, and the battery life of the router definitely increases.


On the left side of the router there is a micro-USB connector for connecting charging. It is noteworthy that in the ZTE MF90 model from the same Beeline, there were two more MIMO antenna sockets hidden under plugs. Many, most likely, do not even know about the purpose of these connectors. However, if the signal is weak or unstable, which is rare, but still happens, the ability to connect external antenna would be useful.


On back cover the operator's logo is present - aesthetes may not like it.
The lid opens very conveniently; you just need to slide it up, in the direction of the triangle. It is fixed in place securely and has not become loose at all during use.


Under the cover there is a flat battery, without it the router is completely weightless. There is also a sticker indicating the SSID and the initial password of the Wi-Fi network, and at the bottom you can find a reset button to factory settings (Reset). During the entire testing period, the button was never useful - the device worked stably and without surprises.


Under the battery there is a slot for a SIM card, microSD card(support for up to 32 GB is declared). The router, predictably, is locked to work only with Beeline SIM cards. I would like to note that to work on a 4G network you need a USIM card, but when purchasing a kit there should be no problems with this, since the SIM card is already included in it. You can also see two connectors for connecting a more powerful Wi-Fi MIMO antenna. When connecting one, the problem will arise that the router does not work without a battery out of the box. At the same time, you can easily find instructions on how to get around this on the Internet. So the connectors present are at least not useless.


Power consumption and battery

Since the router is mobile, battery life is one of the most important parameters. I have already said that the device contains a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh. The capacity is not phenomenal, but quite decent. In addition to the economical LED indication, the device has two more good “savers”.

The first allows you to switch the power of the Wi-Fi transmitter, and the second automatically puts the router into sleep mode after a certain time of inactivity. The time before the transition can be changed in the settings. If someone thought that the router turns off itself during operation, then keep in mind - it works this setting, by default the time before the router goes to sleep is 10 minutes.


From the factory charger, my router charged for about four hours. The battery charge was more than enough for a full day, and I did not limit myself in any way: surfing the browser, downloading movies via torrent in the background, sometimes watching videos on Youtube. So you don’t have to worry about an inappropriately discharged battery.

Control

The router is controlled theoretically in two ways, but in practice there is only one. More on this later. The first method is a classic Web interface in the already recognizable “tiled” style. I won’t focus on every tab of the interface, I’ll go over the most interesting ones.


There is an ordinary, but in some situations useful, ability to change the operator's APN. A small life hack - until January 15, 2016, the operator has an “Unlimited and free Internet 4G". The cheapest tariff eligible for this promotion is “All for 200”. That is, you can buy a SIM card with this tariff, insert it into the router, change the standard APN and use the Internet on the 4G network for free and unlimited. True, you will still have to pay two hundred rubles for the tariff itself.


The router can operate in repeater mode, here this mode is called Wi-Fi Internet. The inconvenience is that you will have to connect to the access point manually each time. There is a function, despite all the shortcomings it works, perhaps someone will find it useful.

Range Wi-Fi actions good, in comparison with my Zyxel P660HTW2, equipped with a 5dB antenna, it performed well. The kid managed, just like his more serious rival, to “break through” two brick walls and distribute the Internet to a laptop that was located about eight meters from both routers. This is an excellent result for a mobile router, but it’s somehow inconvenient to wish for more.


In my opinion, the Web interface has only two drawbacks: one is just another quibble, and the other will be more serious. My quibble is that the battery charge is not displayed as a percentage, as in the ZTE application, but only in divisions. But the lack of traffic accounting in the Web interface is already a serious mistake, especially since now there are no tariffs with absolute unlimited limits.

For Android there is a management program ZTE Wi-Fi Monitor. You can download at Play Market. It seemed a little damp to me: there is no switching of network modes, authorization does not always work the first time. At the same time, the battery charge level is indicated as a percentage (these percentages were given to me) and there is traffic accounting. “If only Nikanor Ivanovich’s lips could be placed on Ivan Kuzmich’s nose...”

Testing

The 4G network was tested in the city of Pyatigorsk. We tested only the 4G network, with Beeline’s 3G everything is fine, especially after the introduction of DC-HSPA+ technology, which provides a maximum data transfer speed of up to 42 Mbit/s. For objectivity, the speed was measured three times at each point; we didn’t stand under the base stations, but we didn’t go into the wilderness either. In order to minimize the load of clients on the network in tests, the test was carried out on a weekday morning. I would like to immediately note that even though the LTE network was launched by Beeline quite recently, during the entire testing period I never noticed that the router lost the network.

Bunimovicha street, next to the Planeta shopping center, signal level: -77dbm.


I immediately noticed the decreased Ping compared to the 3G network

Dzerzhinsky street, next to the sanatorium “Zori Stavropolya”, signal level: -59dbm.


Here the full speed in the 4G network has already caught my eye, although the signal level is excellent.

Dzerzhinsky street, not far from the Beeline office, signal level: -59dbm.


It was interesting to check the network directly near the operator’s office, but it was difficult to check - such a wind was blowing that I began to worry that the speed test would turn into a test of the router’s ability to take off vertically.

Kalinina Avenue, near the Department Store shopping center, signal level: -71dbm.


I have already begun to notice a certain pattern that the data transfer speed remains approximately at the same level. I can assume that this is due to the fact that users transmit data to a greater extent than receive it. Hence the much greater dependence of the reception speed on the signal level and building density.

Moskovskaya street, next to “SDEK”, signal level: -67dbm.


The trend of almost identical transmission rates continues.

Rosa Luxemburg street, near school No. 14, signal level: -70dbm.


Here you can immediately see that the speed and Ping have decreased noticeably, most likely this is due to a significant load on the network - in the testing area there were many high-rise buildings, and nearby there was a private sector with dense buildings.

Kalinina Avenue, not far from McDonald’s, signal level: -86dbm.


The signal level is low, but the speed is quite good.

Kalinina Avenue, intersection with Pirogov Street, signal level: -86dbm.


And again the transfer speed is about 9 Mbit/s.

Ilyina street, Svobody village, signal level: -98dbm.


I said above that we did not go into the wilderness. But I couldn’t ignore the legendary Nakhalovka - one of the oldest districts of our city and, as it happens, my small homeland. And frankly, I didn’t expect the 4G network to work here at all. Yes, the signal level is very low, the speed is low, but the network is there and it works.

Summary

I liked this router, it played a significant role in this new price at 1199 rubles. The delivery package is pleasing, the quality of all its components is excellent, the router works stably and without problems, the control interface is convenient, with minor flaws, let's hope they will be corrected in the latest firmware. I can only complain about the missing MIMO antenna connectors compared to the ZTE MF90 model and the missing 5GHz Wi-Fi band, but these are my personal nitpicks. You can also find fault, but deservedly so, with the ZTE Wi-Fi Monitor application.

Impressions regarding the launch of the 4G/LTE network by Beeline are the most positive: the speed is, for the most part, decent, the connection is stable. Of course, I admit that in some areas the network may not work well, but we must not forget that the operator launched it quite recently. However, I hope that Beeline will not stop there. After all, there is always room to grow.


Igor Puteev ( [email protected])

This time we will talk about the 4G router model zte mf90 produced by the Chinese high-tech corporation of the same name. In Russian spaces, this router is designed to access the Internet from the Beeline network. It has a SIM card with fairly standard characteristics and is advertised with might and main in the stores of the mentioned mobile operator.

The cost of the device is not too much for your pocket: 2500 rubles - an amount quite affordable for anyone. Among the advantages of the zte mf90, one should note the relatively high reliability of the connection and the battery large capacity, and among the disadvantages is the lack of a clear on-screen interface.

We will be mainly interested in the possibility of flashing zte mf90 firmware for any operator, but we will also pay some attention to other issues related to this device.

Main characteristics of the router:

  • Standard miniSIM card.
  • Allows the installation of cards with a memory capacity of 32 GB (microSD type).
  • Battery with a capacity of 2,300 mAh.

All this is absolutely enough for continuous surfing or downloading files for 4-7 hours. Up to 10 users can be connected to the device simultaneously. There is no combined operating mode.

Prospects for the device on the market

The noticeable drop in demand for routers is quite understandable and is caused by the very rational behavior of the domestic consumer. Smartphone models are changing with kaleidoscopic speed, which is why our fellow citizens are collecting quite a large amount of obsolete equipment that can easily be used for wireless connection to the Internet. An old smartphone is perfect for this purpose. Instead of throwing it away or selling it for pennies, it is better to turn it into a router that is completely normal in its characteristics.

This trend does not play into the hands of the popularity of routers, so their developers have to get out by adding additional functionality to their devices and increasing the degree of reliability of their operation. This also applies to the model we are considering. It is not for nothing that the list of options for the zte mf90 includes a repeater mode and Wi-Fi with a frequency of 5 GHz. Still, a specialized device is a specialized device.

It is difficult to explain why the developers of the zte mf90 limited themselves to only the simplest LED indication, and did not build a full-fledged screen into the router. Most likely, they were guided by some internal impulse. Or they were driven by an exaggerated craving for minimalism in aesthetics.

Device controls

The course taken towards minimalism is fully compensated by the presence of a web-based management interface that provides access to all the necessary settings. The list of router controls available directly from the case comes down to a few points:

The router's on/off button responds to two types of presses: “short” and “slow”. A short click on the button wakes the device from sleep mode. Holding the button down a little longer will turn the device on or off. According to the default setting, the router goes into hibernation ten minutes after the user ceases activity.

There are three LED indicators on board: battery charge level, availability cellular network and Wi-Fi indicator. The state of the router depending on the behavior of the indicator is explained in the figure below:

There are usually no special problems with remembering these modes. If the network user does not like this kind of “Morse code,” then he can use the zte mf90 web interface. There all the information is presented in a more visual form.

Why is unlocking needed?

Why do you need router firmware? Such, for example, as the zte mf90. Everything is explained very simply: if your router is “locked” to a specific operator (in our case, Beeline), then it is not possible to use it on the network of another operator. I would like to.

It would be even better if the networks of all operators became available. In addition, some new firmware allows you to improve the quality of the device or access previously inaccessible functionality.

Ultimately, we are talking about changing the control microprogram of the processor built into the gadget. This procedure is not fundamentally different from the same exact procedures on other equipment. Perhaps some minor nuances. You will learn how to flash zte mf90 in the next part of our presentation.

How to do it?

To change the “guts” of the zte mf90 to work with other operators, do the following:

  • Download the MF90 driver. For example, from here: skysup.ru/files/MF90_Drivers.rar.
  • We put the router into diagnostic mode using the dc-unlocker program.
  • Find out the port number of the device. This can be done in Device Manager.
  • Download the files diag1F4E_F0AA.bin and bckfrmDM.bin from the above source.
  • We execute the commands to copy both files to the port: “copy /b FileName \\.\Port”.
  • Disconnect and re-enable the router with the power off.
  • For 4 unknowns that appear in the “Device Manager”, download driver 823ADB-MF90.zip.
  • We find an unknown device with “MI_05” in the name.
  • We slip it the driver we just downloaded.
  • If the new device is recognized as “Android Composite ADB Interface”, then everything is therefore fine.
  • In the window command line Type “adb devices” and check the presence of the modem in the list of devices displayed.
  • To access the modem console, type “adb shell” and then: “mv /etc/init.d/zlocknetapp /etc/init.d/zlocknetapp.bak”, after which we reboot.

Everything is ready to work with any operator. To edit zte mf90 profiles we use the web interface.

Simple instructions for unlocking a ZTE MF90 or ZTE MF90+ modem from the parent operator.

1. Connect and configure the router according to the standard instructions.

2. Open " device Manager" and check the presence of such a device in the "Network adapters" section.

3. Set up a WiFi connection to the router and connect to it.

4. Go to the web interface of the router at " http://m.home" or " http:// " (default password, if you haven't changed it - admin).

5. Put the router into diagnostic mode. To do this, go to the address " http://m.home/goform/goform_process?goformId=MODE_SWITCH&switchCmd=FACTORY" or " http:// /goform/goform_process?goformId=MODE_SWITCH&switchCmd=FACTORY".

If everything went well, a blank page with text will appear in the browser ("result":"FACTORY:ok")

6. Open again " device Manager"and we find three unknown devices there" ZTE LTE Technologies MSM"
7. Install the driver from this archive on each of these devices:

The drivers are located in the folder " Drivers".

If you have any problems during the installation process or you don’t know how to install them, then use these instructions: How to install drivers? .
If Windows displays a warning about installing an inappropriate/unsigned driver, answer “Install anyway.”

8. Now former unknown devices have received normal names. We find among them "ZTE Mobile Broadband Diagnostics Port"(in section "Ports (COM and LPT)") and remember the COM port number assigned to it (for example, COM9 or COM13)

9. From the same archive, extract the file " diag1F40_F0AA.bin " and place it in the root of drive "C:"

10. Launch the console (Windows command line).

11. Enter the following commands into the console by pressing “Enter” after each line:

(in the last line replace the word " COM9", 9 to your COM port number from step 8)

C: cd \ copy /b diag1F40_F0AA.bin \\.\COM9

If this step is successful, you will see this:


12. Next, switch the router to mode RNDIS+. To do this, go to the address " http://m.home/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=USB_MODE_SWITCH&usb_mode=6" or " http:// /goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=USB_MODE_SWITCH&usb_mode=6".

13. B Device Manager 4 (four) unknown devices with the same names should appear "ZTE Technologies MSM"(if they don’t appear right away, then we distort the USB cable). One by one, open “Properties” for each of them, go to the “Information” tab, select “Equipment ID” from the drop-down list and remember which one will have “ USB\VID_19D2&PID_1404&REV_5099&MI_06".

14. Install the ADB driver from the archive on this device (folder " ADB Driver"). After this, the device will be called " Android ADB Interface" or " Android Composite ADB Interface".

15. Now copy the folder " adb"from archive to disk root" C:" and on the command line execute the following:

C: cd \ cd adb adb shell tcpsvd -u root:root -vE 0.0.0.0 21 ftpd -w / &

Do not close the window after completing the operations! We will still need it.

16. Now in any ftp client open " ftp http://m.home" or " ftp :// ".

18. Now in that command line window, simply press Ctrl+C and execute this command:

20. After starting the program, select the “unnamed” COM port in the window (it must correspond to the ZTE modem, if in doubt, open the “ZTE Mobile Broadmand Modem” properties in the Device Manager and see what COM port is there)


21. In the black terminal window that appears, enter the following two commands sequentially:

AT+ZCDRUN=8 AT+ZCDRUN=F

The result will be like this:


22. Go to the web interface of the router, select “Settings” - “Device” - “Reboot” and reboot the router. If everything worked out, the RNDIS adapter will appear in Device Manager again.

That's it now. We insert a SIM card from another operator and enjoy life.
MF90+ (unlike MF90) is very capricious in terms of working in 4G! For 4G it definitely needs the “correct” access point (APN),

Also, for normal operation, you need to configure an access point for another operator in the web panel!

If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments to this article. Happy unlocking! 😉

An ambiguous 4G device, slightly out of line with modern directions and trends in “router construction”. In terms of its working qualities it is quite good.

Mobile router with LTE (4G) support, manufacturer - ZTE Corporation (China), model MF90. SIM card of standard size (mini SIM). The router is designed to work in the network of any operator. 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. Supports microSD memory cards 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.

The router supports up to 100 Mbit/s for data reception and up to 50 Mbit/s for transmission in the LTE network. In reality, you can expect speeds of up to 73 Mbps. At the same time, in a 3G network, the router supports DC-HSPA+ technology, which gives up to 43.2 Mbit/s for reception and up to 5.76 Mbit/s for transmission.

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.

Minuses

  1. Range of similar mobile routers usually limited to the size of a room and a few tens of meters in open areas.
  2. Long charge time from standard charger at 1 A - 3.5–4 hours.
  3. An extremely uninformative screen (compared to the same one). In fact, there is no screen, there are only three-color LEDs.

pros

  1. You can safely count on 6–7 hours of continuous operation. And if you do not use it constantly, then the router will last a couple of days without recharging without problems. Such results were achieved due to the large and capacious battery and the absence of a display.
  2. Supports three LTE bands. Might come in handy.
  3. Supports dual Wi-Fi bands at 2.4 and 5 GHz.
  4. There are two SMA standard connectors for connecting an external antenna supporting MIMO technology. In some cases this gives an increase in speed mobile internet several times and reduces ping.
  5. You can insert a microSD card into the router. The information recorded on it can be accessed through the web interface (http://192.168.1.1) or using the ZTE WiFi Monitor application. You can record music or movies on the card and watch them on mobile device by connecting to the router.
  6. The router can connect via WLAN to other Wi-Fi networks. Those. serve as a "repeater".
  7. MF90 has two TS-9 connectors for connecting an external antenna, incl. MIMO.
    Unlike the ZTE MF90+ model, which does not have such connectors.

Sim cards are supported from all operators.

Characteristics
Type 4G/Wi-Fi access point (router)
Standard wireless communication 802.11n, frequency 2.4 / 5 GHz
Built-in 3G support There is
Built-in LTE support There is
MIMO support There is
Data protection WEP, WPA, WPA2
Advanced Features file server
Router There is
DHCP server There is
Web interface There is
Autonomous operation There is
Dimensions (WxHxD) 100x15x58 mm
Weight 140 g
Additional Information built-in 2300 mAh battery; support for memory cards up to 32Gb
connector for connecting an external antenna


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