{"id":5087,"date":"2017-11-16T16:31:27","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T08:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/?p=5087"},"modified":"2018-03-24T21:57:21","modified_gmt":"2018-03-24T13:57:21","slug":"huawei-b529s-23a-homenet-box-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/huawei-b529s-23a-homenet-box-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Huawei B529s-23a HomeNet Box Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In mid September,\u00a0T-Mobile\u00a0unveiled its new LTE home internet service.\u00a0The internet service comes with a new upgraded offer.\u00a0With the new offer, the network has introduced a new &#8220;fixed&#8221; router Huawei B529s-23a Cube(T-mobile named it <strong>HomeNet Box<\/strong>), and we are now focusing on this device.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Huawei B529s-23a<\/strong> is a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/4g-wireless-router.html\">LTE router<\/a> that is exclusively available on T-Mobile networks.\u00a0The router is easy to use and does not require any additional installation.\u00a0The user will get it with a SIM card inserted without a PIN code and the whole thing will be ready to use when you return home. Let&#8217;s start with\u00a0Huawei B529s-23a router\u00a0<strong>specification<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensions: 120 \u00d7 120 \u00d7 127 mm, weight: 672g<\/li>\n<li>Frequency bands EDGE\/GPRS\/GSM: 2\/3\/5\/8 (1900\/1800\/850\/900 MHz)<\/li>\n<li>3G \/ HSPA \/ DC-HSPA+ frequency bands: 1\/8 (2100\/900 MHz)<\/li>\n<li>LTE frequency bands: 1\/3\/7\/8\/20\/32\/38 (FDD: 2100\/1800\/2600\/900\/800\/1500 MHz, TDD: 2600 MHz)<\/li>\n<li>Speeds: DC-HSPA+: 42 \/ 5.76 Mbps, LTE cat.6: 300\/50 Mbps<\/li>\n<li>WLAN: 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac (Dual Band 2.4\/5 GHz)<\/li>\n<li>External Antenna Connections: Two TS-9 ports<\/li>\n<li>LAN \/ WAN connection (RJ45)<\/li>\n<li>Slot for microSIM card<\/li>\n<li>Built-in lithium-ion battery: 3000 mAh<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated power supply: DC 12V \/ 2A<\/li>\n<li>Support: DHCP Server, DNS RELAY and NAT, along with security services<\/li>\n<li>The router supports up to 64 devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The appearance of the Huawei B529s-23a router\u00a0is pleasing to the eye.\u00a0Cube-shaped body with rounded edges, made of black plastic with a matte surface. It looks like the predecessor router <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/huawei-e5170-150mbps-lte-cat-4-speed-cube.html\"><strong>Huawei E5170<\/strong><\/a> LTE Cube. The accent is horizontal, through the middle of the belt in magenta.\u00a0As it turns out, it is a glowing item, but luckily the backlight can be turned off with a button.\u00a0In addition to the button mentioned above, the front panel and the four status LEDs, mode, LAN, Wi-Fi, power, are also included on the front panel.\u00a0On the rear panel is a power connector, LAN\/WAN port, antenna connectors, and WPS button (for automatically configuring Wi-Fi connections).\u00a0The bottom of the &#8220;box&#8221; is the SIM card connector and the reset button.\u00a0In addition, there is a label with predefined Wi-Fi network names and passwords.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned, after being removed from the cardboard, the <strong>HomeNet Box B529<\/strong> should be ready for operation.\u00a0All accustomed to chargers with microUSB connector may be surprised, because there is a power adapter with a different connector, giving the output of 12V and 2A.\u00a0It was probably easier and cheaper, especially since it was rather stationary.\u00a0But as if you were going to take him away from home, it&#8217;s the first of the popular chargers you will not use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-5-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When connected to the power and start up, the user can use the provided password to connect to the wireless network and use the Internet.\u00a0There will be\u00a0two networks: one in the 2.4 GHz band and the other in the 5 GHz band.\u00a0The name scheme is:<br \/>\nWLAN1-JYABAG<br \/>\nWLAN1-5G-JYABAG<br \/>\nAnd that &#8220;-5G-&#8221; means a 5 GHz band, which is currently less used and less disturbed.\u00a0Therefore, it is worth choosing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We join and enjoy the benefits of the Internet and for many users it is enough to get the best possible coverage of a fast LTE network.\u00a0In addition, the router provides the possibility to connect two external antennas. If you use the Huawei B529 Router at the location with weak signal, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/4g-antenna.html\">LTE external antenna<\/a> to get better surfing experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Huawei-B529s-23a-HomeNet-Box-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Huawei B529s-23a is a device that offers far more capabilities than simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/4g-usb-modem.html\">LTE modems<\/a>.\u00a0The first function is that the RJ45 port can works in both LAN and\u00a0WAN mode, which means users can connect an Ethernet cable to the router and get wireless network from network provider. There is one SIM card slot in the Huawei B529s-23 router, user can insert a valid SIM card with data plan into the router and get wireless internet from the mobile network carriers. The two connection option makes users choose the data plan which suit best.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, the\u00a0built-in battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh can provides about 1 hour of working time.\u00a0This is not too much, but it is a protection against momentary power shortages and is a continuation of our backup communications.\u00a0And user can take it outdoor and keep it working on the go.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>User can connect to the Huawei B529 router via the Huawei HiLink application, which gives you access to basic information.\u00a0After logging in, you can check your connection status, the number of transferred data in the set billing period, and the connected devices.\u00a0What is important for many people is to read and send text messages.\u00a0You can also change settings for operator selection and preferred network type, eg &#8220;4G only&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, access to the settings will only be possible after you log in to\u00a0the administration panel.\u00a0To get there, connect to a web browser with 192.168.8.1. To log in, users nee to use the standard login and password: admin \/ admin (we recommend to change immediately).\u00a0When logged in to the panel, you will see basic connection information and device status.\u00a0The next three menu items, Statistics, SMS and Update are also in the application.\u00a0On the Settings tab, the most important options are grouped into eight items in the side menu.\u00a0I will discuss them briefly in turn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allows you to change the wireless network ID and password and to enable automatic updating of the device.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Connection settings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this menu, you can set new APN access point profiles (default is already defined), select cellular mode (auto, only 2G, 3G only, LTE only) or network search mode (automatic \/ manual).\u00a0We will also be able to disable data transfer or enable roaming data.\u00a0However, there is no separate option for domestic roaming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ethernet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a menu in which, apart from the connection status, the RJ45 network interface mode can be set.\u00a0Here we will determine whether the port works as a LAN or WAN, with additional parameters.\u00a0In addition, there is also a MAC clone option &#8211; the hardware address of the network adapter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VPN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VPN is a private network based on public links.\u00a0Properly configured ensures confidentiality and communication security.\u00a0Options built into the router allow you to establish a connection using the L2TP protocol.\u00a0This menu will be used by more advanced users.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WLAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike the previous position, this should be used by almost every user.\u00a0Wireless networks can operate both in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, and for each band you can select the channel and bandwidth (defaults to automatic mode).\u00a0Interestingly, for each band you can run two SSIDs, which gives you\u00a0four visible networks.\u00a0However, we will not find any additional options for separating users connecting to the router.\u00a0Additional options are available for MAC address filtering and WPS settings to help you connect new devices to your wireless network.<\/p>\n<p>How do networks work in practice?\u00a0Very good.\u00a0The received network signal is stronger than the one that is offered by me, eg Horizon router from UPC.\u00a0It is also slightly better compared to my second Asus RT-N16 router, which the manufacturer has armed with 3 external antennas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DHCP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>DHCP is a protocol for assigning network settings (including IP address) to the device connected to the router.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s extremely powerful option that allows you to make changes to the default firewall settings.\u00a0You can also block and filter devices, filter domains, and run port forwarding.\u00a0DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name) is also available, but profiles are available for only three defined service providers.\u00a0Interestingly, this group also includes the option to enable or disable the PIN code on the SIM card.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this position you can check the status of the device, perform network diagnostics, change system settings and password, or restore factory settings.\u00a0At this point you will need to make changes when you connect the external antenna to the router.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/huawei-b529s-23a-4g-lte-cat-6-router.html\"><strong>Huawei B529s-23a router<\/strong><\/a> proved to be very solid and well equipped gateway for home users.\u00a0Good performance, connectivity, good hardware and a decent enough (for such hardware) software functionality is the most important of its advantages.\u00a0And the stability and strength of the wireless network proves to be good.\u00a0The built-in rechargeable battery make the device can also be used as a mobile WiFi router.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In mid September,\u00a0T-Mobile\u00a0unveiled its new LTE home internet service.\u00a0The internet service comes with a new upgraded offer.\u00a0With the new offer, the network has introduced a new &#8220;fixed&#8221; router Huawei B529s-23a Cube(T-mobile named it HomeNet Box), and we are now focusing on this device. The Huawei B529s-23a is a new LTE router that is exclusively available &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/huawei-b529s-23a-homenet-box-test\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Huawei B529s-23a HomeNet Box Test<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[258,1156,1966,35,91],"tags":[2466,2465,2801,2467,2470,2443,2469,2468],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5087"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5087"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5087\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5169,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5087\/revisions\/5169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}