ZTE MF28D 4G LTE CPE WiFi Router Review

2012 is definitely a year for 4G. From this year, 4G is becoming hot day after day. More and more operators plan to deploy 4G networks, or trial, or launch to commerce. It’s no doubt 4G market is large, and vendors all over the world try their best to gain more occupation.

ZTE MF28D 4G LTE CPE WiFi Router

Based on big volume investment of R&D, it’s no doubt that HUAWEI is now one of the most important leaders in 4G technology. Today we are not talking about HUAWEI, we are talk about ZTE.  Since HUAWEI released HUAWEI B593 4G LTE CPE, ZTE, the second vendor in China, follows the steps of HUAWEI and launched its own brand 4G LTE CPE WiFi Router ZTE MF28D, so that to share more markets.

ZTE MF28D VS HUAWEI B593 4G LTE CPE WIFI ROUTER
ZTE MF28D VS HUAWEI B593 4G LTE CPE WIFI ROUTER

ZTE MF28D is one of the latest 4G LTE CPE Router and which supports 100Mbps download speed and 50Mbps upload speed. Unlike ZTE MF91 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, ZTE MF28D 4G Router is not portable in pocket, it need outside power supply and then work. It’s mainly for SOHO and office use, but if for small scale industrial use, it’s also workable. With square-shape design, it’s just like a mirror to show the network status from the LED indicators on the surface. But it doesn’t look very large from appearance.

 

ZTE MF28D 4G LTE CPE WiFi Router
ZTE MF28D 4G LTE CPE WiFi Router

The dimension is 202 × 160 × 30.5 mm. With a SIM card slot in and 4 RJ45 Ethernet ports, it could transfer 4G signal to WiFi and PC could also get connected via Ethernet cable. Since unlocked ZTE MF28D 4G router can offer 100Mbps high speed, this means ZTE MF28D can do a lot of complicated activities such as watch movie, play game online , read E-book, transmit files, etc. Users could use tablet, game console or smartphone to access internet via this wireless network. There is one VoIP telephone slot for USB, so it could also dial up and work as a telephone.

 

ZTE MF28D 4G LTE CPE WiFi Router
ZTE MF28D 4G LTE CPE WiFi Router

Mobile operator competition is becoming more terribly. Recently, we also observed a significant increase in the popularity of all kinds of mobile devices, so that we can have access to the Internet by ZTE MF28D 4G router,

 

And ZTE MF28D 4G Wireless Router could support most of the current operation systems, Windows, Mac, Linux. You may ask which one is better, comparing HUAWEI B593 and ZTE MF28D, frankly speaking, ZTE MF28D is a budget one if you think too much about HUAWEI price for HUAWEI B593.

LTE Tips for Beginners

LTE is a new technology that allows you to enjoy very high speed of sending and receiving data wirelessly. To receive LTE via a laptop, a tablet or PC at home, you need a separate receiver, called a radio modem.

This can be a LTE surf stick, a LTE Router or be a different modem. In some tablets, LTE Modems are already built into the units. In most of countries, including Germany, Austria, Sweden and Norway, LTE is not yet used for phone calls, but only for a fast Internet connection. Telephoning with LTE is technically possible now. It will work as telephone calls over the internet, in technical English Voice over IP or VoIP for short call.

LTE Brings Benefits to You

First, if you live in the countryside and currently do not have fast internet connection via a cable—television cable or DSL, then LTE are the best solution for you. However, the price-performance ratio is not as good as a DSL connection. On the other hand, if you live really far out, then to rent will cost very likely much less.

If you live in a big city and you regularly need large amounts of data of both send and receive, then LTE is a good idea. In comparison with current DSL connection, the LTE speed is the the fastest mobile technology available and much faster than DSL. If you ever, for example, as a press photographer sent photos, which can need a such connection.

Finally, due to low response time of the network, colloquially called ping, LTE is a good solution for some special functions: video telephony or online games work with this data radio technology very well.

Purchase of LTE-Enabled Devices

Currently, the LTE tariffs are offered with devices that LTE Mobile operators selling bundled with the tariff for almost all the network providers. 4GLTEMall.com provides unlocked LTE-enabled gadgets to help users freely choose the operators they want and no contract, no tariff.

If you don’t know how to choose, you can check our previous blog how to choose a 4G LTE USB Modem.

LTE Reception-Need Two MIMO antennas

For LTE, the data come from the air via radio. This is good if you sit in the park in the summer and with a laptop surfing. But the new redio technology subject to the laws of physicas.

The reception inside building tends to be worse than the outdoor reception. This is shown by a glance at the map of Vodafone for LTE availability. There is difference between areas where you can go with LTE inside buildings to the Internet (indoor) and areas where there is only outside of buildings receiving a sufficiently strong there (outdoor).

We give you a few tips on how to speed up your wireless data, no matter if you live in an area where Vodafone is available indoors or in some place where LTE is available out.

LTE inside buildings

Even those who LTE users within buildings, can do one or the other in order to improve the reception. Walls can generally weaken the reception of mobile signals, particularly buildings that has been processed in some way reinforced concrete, here are real killjoys.

Simply, the receiving device in a window on, preferably at a window, which lie in the direction of the nearest transmission LTE tower where in your area mobile phone masts are, you can see it. You can also ask your LTE vendors are radioed from which transmission tower from you.

LTE outside buildings

Is there only LTE outside of buildings, you do not surf, shivering in long winter nights in snow and ice: here to help you perhaps an outdoor antenna. Such antennas are in free trade to buy, offer as a complete solution with everything you need to connect. Thus it comes to be a double antenna cables and connectors. If you a great handy man, who always puts together everything yourself. For LTE, you need a pair of antennas or a dual-antenna for wireless technology, they sends and receives simultaneously.

Test Report on HUAWEI E392 Multimode 4G LTE USB modem

Previously, LTE sticks always available with branding and software of the large mobile operators Vodafone, O2 and Telekom. These sticks are printed externally with a logo of the network operator and the preinstalled software can often allow only certain SIM cards into the slot. Nowadays, Huawei E392 4G LTE Surf stick on the market can easily be used with any carrier and not tailored to a particular provider.

HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card

 

The First Impression

The scope of delivery is only a small strap and some instructions. The wrist strap is also attached to the stick and on the cover for the USB port, thus preventing that the cover is lost. Overall looking, the Huawei E392 4G LTE Modem has quite large and bulky for a surf stick, which is certainly the fact that the USB port is not rotatable.

HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card
HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card

The Huawei E392 can be run on both Windows and Mac OS X. After you have inserted the SIM card and the flash drive connected to the computer, the connection software to install. Installation takes usually only a few minutes, then the LTE stick can be used immediately. If the PIN protection is enabled SIM card, you will be prompted to enter the PIN. Other settings do not normally need to be made, the connection software detects the inserted SIM card and automatically configures the matching connection parameters. If there are two different APNs with a provider, you can select them before joining in a dropdown menu. By clicking on the “Connect” the Internet connection is established – the Huawei E392 will select the fastest available network.

 

HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card
HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card

Under the LTE network, HUAWEI E392 could reach speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s download  and the upload speed up to 50 MBit/s. Huawei E392 is not only suitable for all German LTE networks, but also in other countries, such as in Scandinavia and in Australia. When the stick is used in the UMTS network, based DC-HSPA + the speed could reach up to 43.2 Mbit/s- provided at the current location, this speed is also supported. In my test, I was able to achieve in the download about 52 Mbit/s in the Vodafone LTE network in the UMTS network of Telekom there were at least another 30 Mbit/s The high data rates are not only marketing, but with matching fare quite well in practice achievable.

 

HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card
HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card

 

The reception of the Huawei E392 is not quite as good as that of the Vodafone K5005 (or Vodafone K5006 ) or by Telekom Speed Stick LTE Telekom. while the telecom Speed Stick LTE 4G connection is possible, it shows the Huawei E392 3G networks only as available. In my experience, this is also due to the Huawei E392 can’t be rotated into a vertical position where the reception is usually a bit better. If you live in an under-served area, it is advisable to use an external antenna. For it provides the LTE stick two connections for two separate external antennas or MIMO antenna with two antenna connectors – depending on use case.

 

HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card
HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Multi-mode Data Card

 

Conclusion:

Finally, we can see that the Huawei E392 definitely a good LTE stick. Especially for global travelers, HUAWEI E392 could support all major bands and frequencies; it’s a good companion to go all over the world. The preinstalled software can convince with easy operation and quick setup. Unlocked HUAWEI E392 4G LTE modem is a good gadget a enjoy 4G network. Or alternatively, it can keep fast connection under 3g network. Equipped with an alternative connection software, it is also possible to use the Vodafone K5005 with all network operators.

What’s the Difference Between HUAWEI E587 and E5756?

HUAWEI recently released a new pocket WiFi Hotspot for E5 Family. The model number is HUAWEI E5756, take notice, it’s HUAWEI E5756 42Mbps Pocket WiFi, not HUAWEI E5776 4G 100Mbps LTE Pocket WiFi. Frankly speaking, we feel glad that HUAWEI products are more and more user-orentied and focusing on the market demand.

HUAWEI E5756 3G 42Mbps Mobile Power Bank WiFi Router

 

Someone may say HUAWEI E587 is already a pocket WiFi for 42Mbps based on DC-HSPA+ technology. With external antenna and support 5 users, it almost the top configuration of HUAWEI 3G Pocket WiFi. From HUAWEI E5756, we could see something special, that’s why we say HUAWEI is paying more attention to users and market demand.

HUAWEI E5756 3G 42Mbps Mobile Power Bank WiFi Router

HUAWEI E5756 incorpates the basic functions of 3G portable WiFi Hotspot, supporting 5 users to share WiFi network, easy to take in pocket size, LED screen to show the connection status and operator information. One key special feature is that except 3G Router function, HUAWEI E5756 could also work as a mobile power bank. What a amazing! Perhaps many users are feel tired to take a iPhone, iPad or other electronics outside. To keep the electronics continuous power supply, they must take a power bank, but more importantly, to keep them connected with network, a portable WiFi router is a necessary gadget. So they want less weight in their bag, Huawei finds this demand, and combines the router funtion and power bank function into one. Then HUAWEI E5756 HSPA+ 42Mbps Pocket WiFi and Power bank is born.

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Looking at HUAWEI E587 Mobile WiFi Hotspot, it could only work as 3G WiFi Router, so the mobile power function is key difference between HUAWEI E5756 Pocket WiFi. If you have opportunity to choose between them, which one you will take?

Buy HUAWEI E5756

Huawei E5776 4G LTE Pocket WiFi General Review

4G era is coming, the vendors all over the world are trying their best to win in the game. As the top euipments supplier in China, it seems HUAWEI is leading the trend towards to LTE. HUAWEI E5776 4G LTE Pocket WiFi comes out during this time.

HUAWEI E5776 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot
HUAWEI E5776 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot

Folloing HUAWEI E589 4G LTE Mobile Pocket WiFi, HUAWEI E5776 4G LTE Router has many improvements in features. First and most importantly, HUAWEI E5776 4G Router supports up to 150Mbps download speed, which is almost the fastest speed that a 4G device could support. Since LTE –Advanced technology is applying; HUAWEI E5776 is somewhat like LTE-advanced gadget.

HUAWEI E5776 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot
HUAWEI E5776 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot

As the 4th generation of HUAWEI E5, we could see the workmanship and design is more simple and easier to operate for users. It’s still classy black like HUAWEI E589, with the horizontal display and compact design with 150 grams. There is three buttons on this 4G hotspot, on the face is the power button, two sides are WPS and Reset button. For users, just press power button and it will auto connect to the fastest network available. If 4G is not available, it will auto jump to 3G network connection and choose the fastest network so as to give use best surf experience. Below are the specs for reference.

 

HUAWEI E5776 4G Hotspot Highlights & Details:

* LTE Mobile Hotspot for up to 10 devices

* Supports download speeds of up to 150 Mbit / s

* Controlled by “WiFi Mobile” app (Android ™, iOS)

* Battery life of approximately 10 hours

* Status display in 3.7 cm (1.45 “) TFT display

* Working time: 8-10 hours

* Battery: Li-Polymer, 3300 mAh

Everything under control:

The freely available “Mobile WiFi” app allows you to control and monitor the device on Android ™ – ® or iOS smartphones and tablets during her through SD Share pictures, documents, music and video files, you can share with friends.

Mobile Flexibility

Up to 10 devices can you with up to 300 Mbit/s to connect with a local wireless network – with a running time of approximately 10 hours, ensures full power of 3300 mAh battery. Thanks to the built-in battery you can also easily invite other devices via USB.

Simple and straightforward

Another highlight of the wifi device: The E5776 is compatible with all popular wireless devices and can be configured using any web browser.

System Requirements

* Windows ® XP (at least SP2)

* Windows Vista ™ (min. SP2)

* Windows ® 7

* Windows ® 8

* ™ Mac OS X 10.5 or later

* Linux ™ Kernel 2.6.18 or higher

* Each WLAN-enabled operating system

From Huawei E5776, we could see that HUAWEI is leading the 4G LTE technology and will release more and 4G LTE mobile broadband for better surfing.

ZTE MF821 4G LTE USB Surfstick General Review

ZTE MF821 4G LTE USB Modemis a new 4G LTE Surfstick from ZTE, it’s also called Telstra Pre-Paid USB 4G, which allows you to download data at speeds up to 100 Mb/s (LTE) under 4G and 3G UMTS up to 28.8 Mb/s (HSPA + MIMO).

ZTE MF821/MF821D 4G LTE Modem (Telstra Pre-Paid USB 4G)
ZTE MF821/MF821D 4G LTE Modem (Telstra Pre-Paid USB 4G)

With connection with additional micro SDHC card, ZTE MF821 allows you to use the modem as a USB memory up to 32 GB. As the sister model, ZTE MF820 4G LTE USB Modem supports 1800/2100/2600MHz, one more 4G band supported than ZTE MF821.

 

ZTE MF820 4G 100Mbps USB Modem
ZTE MF820 4G 100Mbps USB Modem

 

ZTE MF821 4G LTE USB Modem Specification:

 

* Technology: LTE, HSPA +, HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM

* LTE-FDD 1800/2600MHz

* UMTS 850/900/2100MHz

* EGPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz

* download speeds (from the Internet to the user):

* LTE Download speed up to 100 Mbps

* HSPA + up to 28.8 Mbps

* Upload speed (from the user to the Internet):

* LTE upload speed up to 50 Mbps

* HSPA + up to 5.76 Mbps

* Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Vista (SP1), XP (SP2/SP3), Windows 2000, Mac OS 10.4 or later

* Dimensions: 87.3mm x 29.5mm x 14mm

Huawei E5776 4G 150Mbps LTE Mobile Hotspot

The Huawei E5776 4G LTE Router is the first mobile WiFi device that supports the new LTE network at 150mbps dowmload speed. In elegant black, with the horizontal display and compact design with 150 grams, HUAWEI E5776 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot not only supports breathtaking speed but also with arractive appearance and makes everything under control, which allows the freely available “Mobile WiFi” app you to control and monitor the device on Android ™ – ® or iOS smartphones and tablets during her through SD Share images, documents, share music and video files with friends.

HUAWEI E5776 4G LTE MiFi
HUAWEI E5776 4G LTE MiFi

HUAWEI E5776 is a wifi router of mobile flexibility. Up to 10 devices can share wireless network with up to 300 Mbit/ – which provides for a period of around 10 hours for the power full 3300 mAh battery. Thanks to the built-in battery, you can also easily add another one devices via USB. Another highlight of the WiFi device is that the E5776 mobile 4G router is compatible with all popular wireless devices and can be configured using any web browser.

Huawei E5776 4G 150Mbps LTE Mobile Hotspot
Huawei E5776 4G 150Mbps LTE Mobile Hotspot

Highlights & Details

  • LTE mobile hotspot for up to 10 devices
  • Download speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s support
  • Controllable via “Mobile WiFi” app (Android ™, iOS)
  • Battery life of approximately 10 hours
  • Status display in 3.7 cm (1.45 “) TFT display

Huawei E5776 4G 150Mbps LTE Mobile Hotspot Specs
Huawei E5776 4G 150Mbps LTE Mobile Hotspot Specs

System Requirements

  • Windows ® XP (at least SP2)
  • Windows Vista ™ (min. SP2)
  • Windows ® 7
  • Windows ® 8
  • Mac OS ™ X 10.5 or later
  • Linux ™ Kernel 2.6.18 or higher
  • Each WLAN-enabled operating system

Specifications

  • Working time: 8-10 hours
  • Battery: Li-Polymer, 3300 mAh
Huawei E589 4G LTE Mobile Pocket WiFi Hotspot
Huawei E589 4G LTE Mobile Pocket WiFi Hotspot

Compare with its predecessor of HUAWEI E589 4G LTE Pocket WiFi, HUAWEI E5776 is almost the newest model for LTE-Advanced up to 150Mbps. Currently, we didn’t find the other one mobile hotspot which can reach this speed and cover such LTE bands.

Huawei E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot General Review

HUAWEI E5331 3G MobilePocket WiFi is the lastest most popular portable 3G hotspot from HUAWEI. Perhaps because its fashion design and good price, after released to market, HUAWEI E5331 mobile 3G router soon becomes the new star in HUAWEI E5 family.

HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot
HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot

 

 

HUAWEI E5331 Mobile WiFi supports 3G UMTS 900/2100Mhz, and it seems it’s more apt for European area. Different from HUAWEI E586 and E560, it support maximum 8 users to share the network. And the operation icon is more simple, just one button on the front. There is no LED screen display, just 4 indicators with the power button. Perhaps the LED screen save the cost of HUAWEI E5331 Pocket WiFi.

HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot
1 – Signal indicator
2 – Wi-Fi indicator
3 – Battery indicator
4 – SMS indicator
5 – Strap hole
6 – Power button
7 – USB port(Micro USB Type B)

Frankly speaking, HUAWEI E5331 is more powerful than HUAWEI E586, and price is much cheaper, we suppose it’s the chipset change. But we didn’t get any official information about this.

HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot
HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot

There is only one USB Slot at the side of E5331, which is to give power support to E5331. Below is the genera review of HUAWEI E5331 Pocket WiFi:

HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot
HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot

Highlights & Details

  1. With up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices (and 1 device via USB 2.0) simultaneously to the Internet
  2. Internet-/Intranetzugang mobile with up to 21.6 Mbit / s
  3. Plug and Play Software Installation
  4. For Windows ® XP (SP2 or later), Windows ® Vista SP2 (32/64), Windows ® 7 (32/64), Mac ® OS 10.5 or later, Linux Kernel2.6.18or later
  5. MAC filtering, HTTP file sharing, DMZ, port forwarding and VPN
  6. Lithium-polymer battery, 1500 mAh for 280h standby or 6 hours of use
  7. SMS send and receive
  8. LED display for battery level, network signal, wireless status and SMS
  9. Controlled and configured via free “HUAWEI Mobile WiFi” app for Android ™ and iOS
  10. Free for all SIM cards
HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot
HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot

Description:

With the mobile hotspot, your UMTS / HSPA connection for up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices by pressing a button can be achieved.

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HUAWEI_E5331_Mobile_WiFi_is_the_best_mate_for_PAD_IPAD

Equipment

  • GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 3G, HSPA, HSPA +
  • HSDPA: Max. 21.6 Mbit / s (download)
  • HSUPA max. 5.76 Mbit / s (upload)
  • 2G (GSM) frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Quad-band)
  • 3G (UMTS) frequencies 900/2100 MHz (Dual Band)
  • WLAN 802.11 b / g / n (WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-AES).

Delivery

  • Huawei E5331
  • USB cable
  • Quick Guide
HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot
HUAWEI E5331 3G 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot

System Requirements

  • Windows XP SP2
  • WindowsVistaSP2 (32/64)
  • Windows 7 (32/64)
  • Mac OS X 10.5 or later
  • Kernel2.6.18or later

With HUAWEI E5331 Pocket WiFi Router, HUAWEI also released HUAWEI E355 Mobile 3G WiFi modem router which has the same functions as E5331. The main difference between E5331 and E355 is that E5331 has rechargeable battery but E355 needs external power input to keep it working. And for most of time, they could replace each other.

Huawei_E355_21_6mbps_HSPA_USB_Modem
Huawei_E355_21_6mbps_HSPA_USB_Modem

Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick Review

Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick is the new released HUAWEI HiLink 3G Wireless USB modem that support HSPA+ at 21Mbps download speed with 5.76Mbps upload speed.

Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick
Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick

                                                                                                                                                             HUAWEI E3131 has a few branch models, such as HUAWEI E3131s-1, E3131s-2, E3131s-6 and E3131s-65. They are born to support different network bands, for example, E3131s-1 supports UMTS 21Mbps, E3131s-2 supports UMTS 900/2100Mhz, E3131s-65 supports UMTS 850/1900Mhz and E3131s-6 supports UMTS 2100/1900/850MHz. They are all unlocked and could be used worldwide.

Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick
Huawei E3131 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick

It’s the upgraded version of HUAWEI E303 HSDPA 7.2Mbps 3G USB Stick, and the same level of HUAWEI E353 3G USB Surfstick. But HUAWEI E3131 3G USB donle seems to be better than E353. Except the external antenna port, HUAWEI E3131 is more slim and could connect network in less time than E353. No software installation, plug to PC, it would auto connect.

Huawei E353 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick
Huawei E353 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Surfstick

Highlights & Details

  • Data transfer up to 21.6 Mb / s
  • Plug & Play installation with software for Windows and Mac OS X
  • MicroSD card slot for memory cards up to 32 GB (for example, for file sharing and common data exchange)
  • External antenna connector (CRC-9)
  • Supports SMS sending / receiving

Description

HSPA + high-speed premium surf stick with antenna connection.

Equipment

  • GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 3G, HSPA, HSPA +
  • HSDPA up to 21.6 Mbit / s (download)
  • S HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbit / (upload).

 

HUAWEI E369 Himini 21Mbps 3G USB Modem
HUAWEI E369 Himini 21Mbps 3G USB Modem

HUAWEI also released another model HUAWEI E369 Himini 3G Datacard, which seem to be more powerful, because it support UMTS/WCDMA 850/900/AWS/2100Mhz and HSPA+ Download speed up to 21Mbps, but there is no external antenna connector and Micro SD card slot connector in E369. Perhaps HUAWEI E369 is designed for industrial applications.