Category: 4G LTE CPE/Router

How to set up guest Wi-Fi on the Vodafone GigaCube CAT19?

With the guest Wi-Fi your guests surf with their own devices on the Internet. But do not access the contents of your home network. The guest WLAN ensures effective privacy and security.

Turn on Guest Wi-Fi – Here’s how:

  1. Make sure your Vodafone GigaCube CAT19 is connected to the internet.
  2. Open the GigaCube web interface.
  3. Click on  WLAN> Guest WLAN.
  4. Use the indicator next to Guest Wi-Fi to turn the access on or off.
  5. Set up your guest Wi-Fi now.
  6. Select the duration of use.
  7. Give your guest Wi-Fi your own Wi-Fi name (SSID)and your own Wi- Fi password.
  8. Click Save.

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How to change the network type on Vodafone Gigacube Cat19?

Depending on the location, different network types are available. The network mode affects the data speed of the router.

So you can choose the network mode on the Vodafone GigaCube CAT19

  1. Click on the network via the GigaCube web interface.
  2. Dial under Mobile network> Search mobile network.
  3. Under Preferred Network Mode, select the desired network mode Auto / 2G Only / 3G Only / 4G Only.
  4. Press on Save.

 

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How to connect with Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 by WPS?

  1. Press and hold the Hi-key / WPS button on the Vodafone GigaCube CAT19 for at least 2 seconds until the Wi-Fi LED indicator flashes.
  2. Activate WPS on your device within 2 minutes to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the GigaCube.

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How to change the radio channel on the Vodafone GigaCube CAT19?

You can change the channel on your Vodafone GigaCube CAT19.

  1. Enter http: //giga.cube or 168.8.1 in the address field of the internet browser.
  2. Click on the GigaCube web interface > Settings > WLAN > Advanced WLAN settings.
  3. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: Use the pull-down menu next to Channel to change the receive channel. It is best to choose channel 6 or 11. These are overlap-free. Avoid channels 9 and 10 because microwaves operate at the same frequency.

 

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How to set up your Vodafone GigaCube CAT19?

Before you start, check the contents of the delivered GigaCube. The package includes the Vodafone GigaCube CAT19, the power supply, LAN cable and installation instructions.

First, put Vodafone GigaCube CAT19 into operation

  1. Your micro SIM card is inserted.
  2. Plug in the network cable or connect your device to the WLAN.

Good to know: If you use WLAN, enter the WLAN password (network security key).
You can find it on the sticker at the bottom of the GigaCube. You will also find a sticker in the packaging.
Note: The GigaCube must be connected to the mobile Internet.
It’s even easier now with a QR code scanner. Scan the QR code and connect directly to the GigaCube via Wi-Fi.
Tip: Use the Huawei SmartHome app. The QR code scanner is already there.
Read more under How to manage your GigaCube CAT19 via the Huawei SmartHome app.

  1. Enter http: //giga.cubeor 168.8.1 in the address field of the internet browser.
  2. Enterthe GigaCube password (router login password). You can find it on the sticker at the bottom of the GigaCube.
  3. Click on Login.
  4. You will get an info about the automatic update.
  5. We recommend activating the auto-update. Click on Activated.
  6. Set up your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and your Wi-Fi password.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Enter a new login password for your router for security.
  9. Click Finish.
  10. Now the GigaCube web interface opens.

 

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Manage Vodafone GigaCube CAT19 via the HUAWEI SmartHome App

  1. Download the Huawei SmartHome App from Google Play or the App Store .
  2. Install the Huawei SmartHome app on your smartphone or tablet.
  3. Turn on the GigaCube CAT19.
  4. Open the Huawei SmartHome app.
  5. Agree to the user agreement.
  6. Swipe with your finger 3 times to the left across the display. Press Next.
  7. Select Connect.
  8. Select QR Code Scan.
  9. Scan the QR code from the bottom of your GigaCube CAT19 or the installation guide.
  10. The devices now connect via Wi-Fi.
  11. Tip in the Huawei SmartHome app to sign up.
  12. Enter the login password. Good to know: You can find it on the bottom of the GigaCube.
  13. Change to security Your login password to your own password. So you are even safer.
  14. Open under Tools> Settings > Account Settings > Change login password.
  15. Enter the current password.
  16. Enter a new password.
  17. Confirm the new password.
  18. Tip on the checkmark in the upper right corner of the display.
  19. Dial Login. Enter your new login password.
  20. You are now connected to your device and your GigaCube CAT19 via the Huawei SmartHome app.
    Manage via the app eg your Wi-Fi settings.

 

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How to insert my SIM card into the Vodafone GigaCube CAT19?

  1. Open the micro SIM card cover on the bottom of the Vodafone GigaCube CAT19.
  2. Carefully insert the micro SIM card into the card slot until you hear a click.
    Your micro SIM card is already activated. You do not need a PIN when starting the GigaCube.
  3. Then shoot the micro SIM card cover.
  4. Connect the power supply to the router.

Good to know: If your Vodafone router is turned on, you must not insert or remove the micro SIM card. This may affect performance or damage the micro SIM card.

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Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 LED indicators lights and flashes means

LED indicator lights LED indicator flashes
Signal * No LED lights up: no mobile connection

* 1 green LED lights up: weak mobile radio reception

* 2 green LED lights: good mobile radio reception

* 3 green LED lights: very good mobile radio reception
LAN * No LED lightt: Ethernet cable not connected
* Green: Ethernet cable connected		 Green: device connected, data transmission
Wireless Internet Access No LED is lit: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connections are closed * Green: WLAN switched on
* Fast Green: Connecting to 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz using WPS
Power * No LED lights up: GigaCube switched off
* Green: GigaCube switched on
Status * No LED is lit: connection to the data service is disconnected
* Green: data service is connected		 Fast Green: Firmware Update
Mode LED Red = Error: This indicator is solid red when the CPE 1) maintains the offline mode while the temperature protection function is running or 2) the SIM card can not be identified. Or the PIN is not entered or the PIN check fails.
3) Or does not have access to the wireless network
Mode LED Cyan: 4G | LTE mode
Mode LED Blue: 3G mode
Mode LED Yellow: 2G mode

 

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FAQs for Vodafone GigaCube Cat19

Do the Vodafone GigaCube Cat19 support public IP addresses?

– No, public IP addresses are currently not supported. With the GigaCube rates, a private IP address is automatically stored.

 

Can I connect my landline telephone to the GigaCube?

– No, that will not work. The telephone connection on the GigaCube is shut down. There are no voice services for the GigaCube rate on the SIM card. You also can not use the GigaCube’s phone port with another SIM card with voice services.

 

Can I also use the GigaCube in my motorhome?

– Yes, with the Vodafone GigaCube you can even surf in the car, motorhome and camping.
You only need Vodafone mobile reception and a car converter for the cigarette lighter or 12V connection.
Or use the GigaCube external battery.

 

Does the GigaCube have voice recognition?

– No. You can only control and set it up via the GigaCube web interface.

More about this: How to set up your Vodafone Gigacube Cat19?

Huawei B818(Vodafone GigaCube Cat19) LTE Router Review

In March 2019, Huawei supplied the new LTE WiFi Router B818 to Vodafone and the B818 router got a new name “Vodafone GigaCube Cat19” as the successor to the old model Vodafone GigaCube B528. Per the description from Vodafone, the Huawei B818 router could achieve download speeds up to 1.6Gigabits per second and upload speeds up to 150Mbps based on the LTE Category 19. It’s the fastest LTE router from Huawei now. For the Vodafone GigaCube Cat19, Huawei offer the model number B818-260.

HUAWEI B818 Router

Huawei B818 Specifications and Appearance

Although the Huawei B818 GigaCube Cat19 is the successor to the first generation GigaCube Huawei B528, the appearance of B818 looks more similar to the Huawei B618 Router. The Huawei B818 router is integrated with HiSilicon Balong V7R65 modem which supports LTE Cat19 with 256QAM, and up to 8 x 8 MIMO Antenna technology. As the sayings from Vodafone, the GigaCube Cat19 B818 supports speed up to 500Mbps, but theoretically with a suitably equipped LTE network, significantly higher speeds are possible.

HUAWEI B818 Router LED indicators

The Huawei B818 router WLAN works on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and, in addition to the standard network, also enables a guest network. Thanks to 3 × 3 MIMO antenna technology, speeds of around 1.3 GBit/s can be reached via WLAN.

 

Huawei B818 Supported Frequency Bands

The Huawei B818-260 supports all the popular LTE frequency bands in Europe and Asia: Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38 and 42. For those who prefer to have it in MHz: 700, 800, 900, 1500, 1800, 2100 and 2600 MHz are supported for FDD-LTE, 2600 and 3500 MHz for TDD-LTE. The Huawei B818 is thus very well prepared for the future!

HUAWEI B818 Gigabit Ports

Huawei B818 Interfaces

The Huawei B818 has two RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports on the back. A LAN cable is already included. There is also a USB port and two TS-9 ports for an external LTE antenna. On the bottom, the micro-SIM card is inserted. Various LEDs indicate the operating status on the front.

 

The power consumption is according to Huawei at a maximum of 24 watts. A battery is not integrated in the Huawei B818 LTE router.

HUAWEI B818 IMEI and WiFi key word

Huawei B818 Price and Avaialability

Huawei B818 is now only available for Vodafone Contract, if you need the unlocked unit, you have to wait for more time. But it would be long. The Huawei B818 price in unlocked version would be more expensive than the locked one.