{"id":7709,"date":"2020-08-12T17:16:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T09:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/?p=7709"},"modified":"2020-08-12T22:10:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T14:10:30","slug":"vodafone-gigacube-cat19-huawei-b818-260-router-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/vodafone-gigacube-cat19-huawei-b818-260-router-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Vodafone Gigacube CAT19 (Huawei B818-260) Router Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

To provide significantly faster speeds for users, Vodafone updates its GigaCube and it also comes from Huawei.\u00a0The current version comes to CAT19 in the LTE network and thus achieves a maximum download of up to 1.6 Gbit\/s.\u00a0The predecessor Vodafone Gigacube B528<\/a> ran out of air at 300 Mbit\/s.\u00a0Those looking for maximum performance now have another alternative; the new Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 can provide much better surfing experience.\u00a0The specific model of Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 is Huawei B818-260. Let\u2019s have a review of what has changed with the GigaCube CAT19.<\/p>\n

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Features and Specifications of the Huawei B818-260<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Manufacturer and type designation:<\/td>\nHuawei B818-260<\/a> (Gigacube CAT19)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chipset:<\/td>\nHiSilicon Balong V7R65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LTE category:<\/td>\nup to LTE CAT19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Download rate to:<\/td>\n1,600 Mbit\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upload rate to:<\/td>\n150 Mbit\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supported LTE bands:<\/td>\n700, 800, 900, 1500, 1800, 2100, 2600, 3500 MHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Downward compatible to:<\/td>\nGSM, EDGE, HSDPA, DC-HSDPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support from LTE-Advanced:<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MIMO support:<\/td>\nyes, MIMO 3×3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connection for external antenna:<\/td>\nyes, 2x TS-9 connectors(Buy Vodafone Gigacbue Cat19 external antenna<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Network |\u00a0LAN & WLAN<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LAN ports:<\/td>\n2 x Gbit port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WLAN standards:<\/td>\n802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5 GHz WiFi support:<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Encryption:<\/td>\nWPS \/ WPA \/ WPA2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WLAN hotspot function:<\/td>\nyes, up to 32 users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Others<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telephone<\/td>\nno connection (VOIP only via SIP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telephone port<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WAN port<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPv6 dual stack<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery pack:<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimension:<\/td>\n105 x 103 x 225 mm at 700 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB:<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory card expansion:<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Release:<\/td>\n03\/18\/2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n399.00USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
available at:<\/td>\n\u00bbWWW.4GLTEMALL.COM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Information material<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test and experience report<\/td>\n\u00bb Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 Test<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Installation Guide:<\/td>\n\u00bb Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 User manual<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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New SoC for more performance<\/h4>\n

One of the disadvantages of the\u00a0old GigaCube router(Huawei B528<\/a>)\u00a0was that it was limited to 300 Mbit\/s in download with LTE-CAT6.\u00a0This has now been remedied with the new GigaCube CAT19 version.\u00a0As the name suggests, the new Cube is in the\u00a04G LTE CAT19<\/a>\u00a0and thus\u00a0achieves\u00a0a maximum download of up to 1.6 Gbit\/s.\u00a0The new HiSilicon Balong V7R65 SoC (System on a Chip) is responsible for this.\u00a0The new centerpiece also does a lot more in uploading.\u00a0Here a clear jump was made from 50 to 150 Mbit\/s.<\/p>\n

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Significantly gained weight<\/h4>\n

The new Cube is now more angular and looks much more modern.\u00a0The color is still white and is a little reminiscent of the design artists from Apple.\u00a0While the predecessor only managed 366 grams, the CAT19 version with 620g is almost twice as heavy but a lightweight.\u00a0However, this should not interfere in daily operation, because it is not intended as a companion for a hiking tour.\u00a0Furthermore, there is no battery, so you always have to rely on an outlet.<\/p>\n

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Technical Specs<\/h4>\n

If you want a wide range of connectivity, you will enjoy the new edition.\u00a0Naturally, WiFi is on board and works at 2.4 and 5 GHz according to\u00a0802.11 a\/b\/g\/n and ac.\u00a0The MIMO capability (multi-antenna technology) has also been improved.\u00a0So 3 \u00d7 3 is used instead of 2 \u00d7 2, which significantly increases data throughput.\u00a0The Gigacube CAT19 also offers more wired options.\u00a0One the back, there was only one Gigabit Ethernet port before, you now have access to two.\u00a0The USB port, which is now new and allows the connection of external data carriers, is very pleasing.\u00a0Last but not least, the new GigaCube also offers connection options for external antennas via two TS9 ports.\u00a0Internally, however, four antennas are already in service, so that 4 \u00d7 4 MIMO via LTE is possible, as specified by CAT19.<\/p>\n

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A small downgrade was made on one point.\u00a0While up to 64 simultaneous devices were previously possible, the number is now reduced to 32. However, this should not play a major role in daily use.\u00a0It will rarely happen that such a number of devices should be operated.\u00a0If so, the two Ethernet ports are a good alternative to connect another router.\u00a0By the way, this additional technology also means a slightly higher power consumption.<\/p>\n

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Difference to the predecessor Huawei B528<\/h4>\n

The new Huawei 4G WiFi router<\/a> from 2019 primarily offers a more modern LTE modem, which is also well equipped for future upgrades in the 4G network from Vodafone.\u00a0The first generation Gigacube, on the other hand, is \u201conly\u201d designed up to 300 MBit.\u00a0In addition, the CAT19 box already supports LTE at 700 MHz.\u00a0Otherwise, the differences are rather small.\u00a0Both offer WLAN up to 802.11ac and two TS9 sockets for external antennas.\u00a0The GigaCube CAT19 also provides an additional gigabit LAN port.\u00a0Our later test report shows\u00a0whether the successor can get more out of it in practice.<\/p>\n

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To provide significantly faster speeds for users, Vodafone updates its GigaCube and it also comes from Huawei.\u00a0The current version comes to CAT19 in the LTE network and thus achieves a maximum download of up to 1.6 Gbit\/s.\u00a0The predecessor Vodafone Gigacube B528 ran out of air at 300 Mbit\/s.\u00a0Those looking for maximum performance now have another … Continue reading Vodafone Gigacube CAT19 (Huawei B818-260) Router Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[258,1156,3477,3030,91],"tags":[4942,4940,4327,4938,4323,4943,4939,4325,4941],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7709"}],"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=7709"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7712,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7709\/revisions\/7712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.4gltemall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}