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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ZTE MF821 4G LTE USB Surfstick General Review

s (HSPA + MIMO).

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 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 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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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:

Highlights & Details

With up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices (and 1 device via USB 2.0) simultaneously to the Internet
Internet-/Intranetzugang mobile with up to 21.6 Mbit / s
Plug and Play Software Installation
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
MAC filtering, HTTP file sharing, DMZ, port forwarding and VPN
Lithium-polymer battery, 1500 mAh for 280h standby or 6 hours of use
SMS send and receive
LED display for battery level, network signal, wireless status and SMS
Controlled and configured via free “HUAWEI Mobile WiFi” app for Android ™ and iOS
Free for all SIM cards

Description:

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

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

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 B683 Wireless HSPA+ 21Mbps 3G Router General Review

Product Features (Actual Product Features May Differ)

The Huawei B683 is the new UMTS Router Huawei and supports HSPA + technology. This makes the B683 is capable of download speeds of up to 28.8 Mbps to achieve an upload of 5.76 Mbps. Of course the router is backwards compatible with 2G, EDGE and GPRS. The B683 supports Huwei so wired and wireless network access and provides data routing service.

Huawei B683 3G UMTS HSPA+ 28.8mbit/s Wireless Router

The Huawei B683 is unlocked and equipped with four LAN ports and a USB port for connecting a hard drive or a printer, which can then be used by multiple people. Naturally, the B683 also has a wireless interface. Huawei has developed the latest 802.11 b / g / n standard, so the speed HSPA + wireless connection can be fully exploited. At the front are various LED indicators on the back and see one finds an external (SMA) antenna connector.

* HSPA + (High Speed Packet Access Plus)

* HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access)

* HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)

* WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access)

* GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)

* GPRS (General Packet Radio Service (System)

* EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution)

Product Range Specifications (Actual Product Specifications May Differ – Zaps)

* WPS

* 802.11b/g/n

* 180x123x32.5 mm

* USB 2.0 host interface

* Built-in DHCP Server, DNS RELAY and NAT

* Convenient web-based management

* Windows 2000/Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7

* User Status LED indicators.

* Receiving diversity and load equalizer

* Built-in WCDMA / GSM WLAN high gain antenna

* Suitable for: HSPA + / HSUPA / HSDPA / WCDMA / GSM / GPRS / EDGE

* Provides immediate protection from potential security threats and block intrusion attempts.

* High speeds. Supports data services from a maximum speed of HSPA + (28Mbit DL / s; UL5.76Mbit / s), HSPA (DL 7.2Mbit / s; UL5.76Mbit / s), 384kbit / s WCDMA, 236.8kbit / s EDGE, and 85.6kbit / s GPRS

HUAWEI B660 3G Wireless Router Quick Review and General Specifications

For a long time, the HUAWEI B970 and HUAWEI B970B 3G Router – released as a wireless router B970 Vodafone or as web’n’walk Box IV 4 or Speedport HSPA – the best wireless network solution for wireless Internet access via UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE and GPRS.

HUAWEI B970b 3G Wireless HSDPA 7.2Mbps wifi Router

But now there is the successor: the Huawei B660 3G WiFi Router – mostly by automatic configuration and significantly improved connection reliability. Surf the web via WLAN or LAN, you build a home network through this router to wire you up to four devices via LAN and save yourself an additional network switch – anything is possible with this HSPA+ router. It delivers on the mobile networks up to 7.2 Mbit/s download and up to 5.6 Mbit/s upstream.

3G Wireless Router HUAWEI B660 HSDPA 7.2Mbps Router

But the HUAWEI B660 Wireless Router can do even more – It has a socket for connecting an analog landline phone. This can be a DECT base station, or a standard corded phone. With this phone, you can not only browse the traditional landline via the located SIM card on the HUAWEI B660 3G Router, but also calls!

HUAWEI B660 WiFi Router comes without SIM-lock, without Netlock and without branding, thus without any restriction in the usability. It is a device that comes directly from Huawei and freely used for all networks and SIM cards.

It supports the following data transfer methods:

– HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbit/s – fast download

– HSUPA up to 5.6 Mbit/s – faster upload

– WCDMA up to 384 kbit/s

– EDGE to 220 kbit/s

– GPRS up to 53 kbit/s

Conjunction with the PC: either via WiFi or LAN cable

Antenna connection available – suitable antennas can be found in our shop

Contents of Package:

– Huawei B660 without branding

– Power Supply

– Manual

Actually, here now there is new upgraded 3G Router from huawei to support users get higher speed connection, the model is HUAWEI B683 HSPA+ 28.8Mbps 3G Wireless Router, which could support 32 users to share stable WiFi signal. Check the review and test of HUAWEI B683 3G WiFi Hotspot.

ZTE MF823 4G LTE Datacard- World’s Smallest 4G USB Surfstick

ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly traded, global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, announced the market launch of the ZTE MF823 known, the smallest 4G LTE data card in the world.

With its driver-less functionality ZTE MF823 4G LTE Datacard offers consumers a quick and easy internet access. It uses Qualcomm’s LTE chip platform of the second generation and has a thickness of only 13mm, which is nearly a third of the size of LTE data cards and the first generation makes it the smallest LTE map of the world.

The MF823 works with Web UI, supports IPv6 and is compatible with all major operating systems and Win8/XP/Mac. Since they LTE FDD DL / UL 100/50Mbps and UMTS HSPA +: support DL / UL 42/5.76Mbps and backward compatible with GPRS / GSM, it offers users wherever they are, high-speed access to the Internet without landline or public hotspot.

Moreover, it is succeeded ZTE, reduce the power consumption in comparison with the MF823 LTE cards of the first generation by a third. Their emission properties were improved and because it has the industry’s lowest operating temperature, it heats itself not on prolonged use.

The MF823 has been in terms of high bandwidth, low latency and high communication rates optimized (the failure rate of the data and to reduce voice transmission), so that users can enjoy a new generation of mobile internet access with high bandwidth.

The ZTE MF823 is already available in Kazakhstan and will soon arrive in Europe and Asia-Pacific countries to the market.

Since 2008, ZTE has focused its research and development and investments on its LTE products and received several core technology patents for LTE devices. This year brought the ZTE MF820S2 the world’s first multi-standard USB modem and to the MF91S the first UFI device in the world to market. In addition, ZTE was the first Chinese manufacturer to introduce a 4G LTE smartphone, the Grand X LTE (T82). Among global telecom vendors ZTE currently has seven per cent of the basic patents for 4G LTE.

About ZTE

ZTE is a publicly listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually all segments of the telecommunications market, including wireless, access & bearer systems, value-added services, devices and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing demands of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. In 2011, ZTE increased its sales by 29 percent to 13.7 billion U.S. dollars. The company sales abroad increased in this period by 30 percent to 7.4 billion U.S. dollars, making 54.2 percent of total operating revenues from. ZTE commits 10 percent of its annual turnover to research and development and takes in a number of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards play a leading role. As a company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) attaches great importance, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact network. The company is China’s only listed telecoms manufacturer, with shares simultaneously on the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen listed (H share stock code: 000063.SZ: 0763.HK / A share stock code).

ZTE MF823 4G LTE Surfstick–World’s Smallest 4G LTE Datacard

ZTE Corporation (ZTE), ein börsennotiertes globaler Anbieter von Telekommunikationsanlagen, Netzwerk-Lösungen und mobile Geräte, hat die Markteinführung des ZTE MF823, die “weltweit kleinste” 4G LTE Datenkarte angekündigt.
Mit Fahrer-free-Funktionen bietet das ZTE MF823 Verbraucher schnell und einfach Internet-Konnektivität. Es verwendet Qualcomm der zweiten Generation LTE Chip-Plattform und ist nur 13mm dick, fast ein Drittel der Größe der ersten Generation LTE Datenkarte und ist damit der weltweit kleinste LTE Datenkarte.
Die ZTE MF823 hat eine Web UI Betrieb, unterstützt IPv6 und ist kompatibel mit Win8/XP/Mac und allen gängigen Betriebssystemen. Es unterstützt LTE-FDD DL / UL 100/50Mbps, UMTS-HSPA +: DL / UL 42/5.76Mbps und GPRS / GSM Abwärtskompatibilität Verbrauchern zu ermöglichen, Highspeed-Internetzugang genießen, wo sie ohne die Notwendigkeit für eine Festnetz Internet verbinden oder öffentlichen WiFi-Hotspot.
Der durchschnittliche Stromverbrauch des MF823 wurde ebenfalls stark gegenüber dem Verbrauch der ersten Generation LTE Datenkarte reduziert, sondern nutzt ein Drittel weniger Strom. Es hat strahlenden Eigenschaften verbessert und mit der niedrigsten Betriebstemperatur in der Branche wird es nicht fühlen sich auch nach langer Zeit der Benutzung heiß.
Die MF823 wurde im Hinblick auf die hohe Bandbreite, niedrige Verzögerung und hohe Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit (um das Ablegen von Daten-und Sprachkommunikation zu reduzieren) optimiert, um sicherzustellen, dass Benutzer können eine neue Generation von mobilen hoher Bandbreite Internet-Zugang genießen.

Die ZTE MF823 hat bereits in Kasachstan gestartet worden und wird in Kürze in Europa und im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum.
Seit 2008 ZTE hat R & D und Investitionen auf LTE Terminal-Produkte fokussiert und hat bereits eine Reihe von LTE-Terminal Kerntechnologie-Patente erhalten. Früher in diesem Jahr ZTE startete der weltweit erste Multi-Standard-USB-Modem, das MF820 und UFI, der MF91. ZTE war auch das erste China Festland Anbieter, der eine 4G LTE Smartphone, das Grand X LTE (T82) zu starten. Derzeit ZTE verfügt über sieben Prozent der 4G LTE grundlegenden Patente unter den globalen Telekommunikations-Anbieter.

HUAWEI E398 4G LTE USB Surfstick(Vodafone K5005)

HUAWEI E398 4G LTE USB Stick was released earliest at 2012 MWC. Soon it become a shining star and being pursued by many operators worldwide. Since HUAWEI’s strength in mobile dongles and telecommunication equipment, there is no doubt that HUAWEI E398 will bring something new to wirelees world.

Actually, we know more about Vodafone K5005 4G LTE Stick than HUAWEI E398, probably because Vodafone takes steps faster to let his client to enjoy high speed. And Telecom follow the steps. In different countries, they have different versions as below:

Provider	Model Name	LTE frequencies
German Telekom	Speed Stick (LTE E398u-15)	800/1800/2600MHz
Vodafone	K5005	800/2600MHz
Telenor/Tele2/Telia	E398u-18	900/2100/2600MHz

The technical data of the E398 are the following:

LTE frequencies see table above
LTE, category 3, ie a maximum of 100Mbit / s download and 50Mbit / s upload
UMTS (3G) 900/2100 MHz
DC-HSPA + in the UMTS network with up to 42Mbit / s download and up to 11Mbit / s upload
Including UMTS HSPA +, HSDPA, HSUPA
GSM along with EDGE and GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
MicroSD slot up to 32GB
1 connector for external antenna (E398u-18)
2 connectors for external antenna (Speed Stick LTE E398u-15, K5005)

This new USB modem product came out in the year, 2012, just after Huawei began to launch the expansion of the world’s first 4G LTE commercial network engineering. And it has only been a few months since this unlocked Huawei E398 USB modem was plunged into electronic marketplace. With more and more people have joined in life of mobile network, the 4G LTE USB Modem and Pocket Wi-Fi is becoming more and more popular at the same time. As a result, the Huawei E398 4G LTE USB Modem is really an apple in the eyes of the merchants and customers due to its powerful functions and advantages.

When talking about network experience, many people probably care the internet speed above all. Thus, it is necessary to have a portable and powerful router for those people who are always on the travel way or usually work outside. Now Vodafone K5005 4G LTE USB Modem comes out, which supports the main popular LTE frequency 800/2600MHz, can satisfy anyone who is serious about network.

What advantages does this Vodafone K5005 4G LTE Surfstick have? Now I will show you its characters in detail. First, the unlocked Vodafone K5005 actually gets high speed, as its LTE downlink can up to 100Mps and uplink is 50Mps. Second, the unlocked vodafone k5005 supports LTE 800/2600 MHz, HSPA+/UMTS 900/2100 MHz, and EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, which has proved that the vodafone k5005 is a high class 4G LTE USB Modem product. What’s more, for the unlocked Huawei K5005, the internal antenna, external antenna connector are available. So you can play computer games and enjoy fast network anywhere and anytime. And it can operate on Windows 7/2000/XP / Vista and Mac OS. Besides the core features I mentioned above, the outline designed for unlocked vodafone k5005 is also a light spot. Its dimension is 92*32*15 mm, small and portable. It also looks smart with white body and red edge. And the weight of unlocked Vodafone K5005 is just 40g, which is light enough.

Today, the 4G wireless networks commonly operate under third generation technology networks which include Global System for Mobile communications or GSM. It is lucky and fashion to use the advanced 4G LTE technology at the first time when it comes out, because we can get a new range of services and benefits. Discovering this Huawei K5005 4G LTE USB Modem, you really deserve having it.

HUAWEI E398 Specifications:

Network Bands of different HUAWEI E398 versions:

HUAWEI E398u-1 :

* 4G LTE FDD 900/2600 Mhz
* 3G UMTS 900/2100 Mhz
* 2G GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900Mhz

HUAWEI E398u-11:

* 4G LTE FDD 1800/2100/2600 Mhz
* 3G UMTS 900/2100 Mhz
* 2G GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900Mhz

HUAWEI E398u-15:

* 4G LTE FDD 800/1800/2600 Mhz
* 3G UMTS 900/2100 Mhz
* 2G GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900Mhz

HUAWEI E398u-18:

* 4G LTE FDD 900/2100/2600 Mhz
* 3G UMTS 900/2100 Mhz
* 2G GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
Vodafone K5005:

* 4G LTE FDD 800/2600 Mhz
* 3G UMTS 900/2100 Mhz
* 2G GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900Mhz

Features:

* Qualcomm’s MDM9200TM chipset

* 2×2 MiMo, LTE category 3

* Data Speed: Download up to 100 Mbps, Upload up to 50 Mbps at 20MHz bandwidth

* Memory: MicroSD card slot up to 32GB

* HSUPA, HSPA + and dual-carrier HSPA + and Receive Diversity

* GSM with EDGE support

* Display: LED Indicator

* Antenna: Integral and 2 X External antenna interface

* GPS Enabled: No

* Dimensions: 90 x 25 x 15mm

* Weight: 40g

* Supported Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.5.8 (and later versions)

HUAWEI B683 3G Wireless Router Test and Review

Mobile Internet, which was synonymous with luxury – until recently it is now a very common and convenient way to access the global network and to surf internet. Continuously falling prices of the service make more and more people choose to use mobile or wireless network. Following the wake of growing demand for mobile internet devices, manufacturers are trying to create mobile broadband to maximize the easier and more enjoyable communication for us.

One of these manufacturers is Chinese company Huawei, which launched the HUAWEI B683 3G WiFi router. It could connects to 3G mobile network via LAN or SIM card based on HSPA + standard.

General Review

Huawei B683 3G Wirelss Router stands out from the “crowd” of other routers, its unusual, modern design. The outside plastic is used in glossy casing (so-called “piano”), which unfortunately can be seen virtually every fingerprint. If clean it up, it looks very shining.

At the top of the unit is the Dial-up (used to connect to the Internet) button, the side is the ports for connections in the router (external antenna, connect the telephone line, power supply, USB port, four-port LAN 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45)).

At the front of the router there are two buttons – on / off switch and a button Wi-Fi/WPS (for creating wireless Wi-Fi networks).

Behind the rear panel is reset button (used to restore the factory settings) and pendants, based on which we can put HUAWEI B683 stand like a wall. In this back, you will also find housing flap, concealed SIM slot grille.

The discrete icons on HUAWEI B683 3G WiFi Router informs us connection status, the icons are located around the dial-up button. The lights of the icons will keeping on when the B683 is working, so they could show us below the information clearly, even in a dark room:

* Using the USB port

* Wi-Fi/WPS active network

* Internet connection through mobile

* Power

* LAN status

Package Contents

In the box, we can find the router power adapter and user manual for instructions. Manufacturer unfortunately not provided us information about the gadgets that can connect to the device. And users have to look for an external antenna themselves and buy on their own.

Interface and Support

The device is taken out of the box practically ready for use. To use the mobile Internet, we only need to put a SIM card into and snap, and plug the snap into B683 Router. After power is on, a 3G LAN / Wi-Fi router starts working. Usually, you don’t even need to set up a profile , but if you are unlucky to do this, it’s simple and easy, the configuration wizard helps you through the whole process step by step, you just follow up the wizard and click finish. All finished and it will auto connect to internet.

If we want to use more advanced functions of the router, you have to delve into the administration panel. Do not fail the people who want to have access to a large number of network settings.

Huawei B683 3G Router could set up below configuration:

* MAC address filtering

* IP address filtering

* Setup DMZ

* Mobile network settings (including manual network selection)

* DHCP

* UPnP

Regarding the stability and speed of data transmission – during the test, they are not a big deal. Only when the Wi-Fi connected the three devices simultaneously, this is not enough for the maximum device quantity that HUAWEI B683 could connect. It could support total 32 users to share the network.

Mobile internet worked without delay, the HUAWEI B683 Wireless Router could found and correct 3G network in a few seconds. The infrastructure of the operator at the test, unfortunately, did not allow for “squeezing all the juice” from the router. The test speed that I was able to achieve a 2.05Mbit/s (download) and 0.04Mb/s (upload), even the peak speed declared by the manufacturer could reach 28MB/s (download) and 5.76Mb/s (upload). I suppose it’s due to the network environment.

Huawei also has equipped its product in several additional and very useful features. One of them is the ability to send and receive SMS messages from the admin (of course, if our operator gave this functionality).

Summary

Huawei B683 3G WiFi Router is the ideal solution for those who want to create a small network. The device is so functional that allows you to use both mobile internet and desktop – through the telephone line.

Unfortunately, the device also has disadvantages. Manufacturer begrudged accessories for the router – in the standard package, there is only power adapter, user guide, then users couldn’t anything more.

Anyhow, we still give good praise on the router performance, because the case is well fit and makes a solid impression. It is a pity that the manufacturer has applied the glossy, new material. On the other hand, this type of equipment will not touch rather too often, so the prints should not be a problem.

The most important is that when we test it, it keeps working at stable status, which is key point users concern.

Actually, HUAWEI also has other 3G Wireless Routers, such as HUAWEI B970b HSDPA 3G WiFi Router, we will introduce next time.