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Will you choose Vodafone K5005 or ZTE MF820D?

In most cases, if you have a look at a Huawei 4G USB modem, you can also the similar model from its competitor ZTE, we don’t know whether Huawei followed ZTE or the contrary, but the two vendors are playing more and more important role in global telecom market.

Today, we will compare two similar LTE FDD modems Huawei K5005 (also name Vodafone K5005) and ZTE MF820D.

Vodafone K5005 is a customized model from Huawei, the factory model number is Huawei E398 4G LTE FDD TDD multi-mode Data card. Vodafone changed the UI of this modem to its classic red color, which looks much cooler than the other Huawei E398 branch models.

ZTE MF820D is the derivative model from ZTE MF820. Also with the rotatable USB design, it’s in big sharp.

LTE Spectrum

To support Vodafone 4G LTE network in Germany, Huawei K5005 could work on FDD frequency 800/2600MHz. ZTE MF820D could work on FDD band 800/2100/2600MHz, which let it support more operators. Of course, it could also support Vodafone 4G network in Germany.

External Antenna Connector

Here now, most USB modems have built-in antenna. So do Vodafone K5005 and ZTE MF820D. To gain better signal so that users could surf in higher speed, MIMO technology is used to meet this demand. The obvious feature of MIMO is that there are two external antenna connectors.

We could see that Vodafone K5005 has double external antenna ports, with two pigtails; the 4G modem will provide amazing speed. However, follow the design of ZTE MF820, there is no port in MF820D.

Frankly speaking, the modem with external pigtail hole would be better than modem without antenna connector. To gain better signal and high surf speed, you will need the external antenna. But if you don’t use them, it would be the same to choose any of them. Because in our testing, the test speeds are almost the same under same networking conditions.

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What’s the difference between HUAWEI E5331 and HUAWEI E5151?

Following the most popular pocket WiFi Huawei E5331, Huawei E5151 attracts the user’s eyes due to the Ethernet port and 3G functions.

Huawei E5331 mobile WiFi is the most cost-effective mobile hotspot till now. With only one button operation and cool design, it’s easy to use and take. What’s important, Huawei E5331 is appropriate for most users who know few about network settings. When you use it, just one power button, it would auto connects the network, no setting is needed. That’ why Huawei E5331 is the most popular mobile WiFi in 2012.

Huawei E5151 Mobile 3G and Ethernet Hotspot is new design with Ethernet port. The operations of the two models are almost same. With one button, users could easily power on or offer this device. And if users try to connect through 3G via SIM card, Huawei E5151 could also automatically detect the SIM and connect to internet. In this case, Huawei E5151 looks like E5331.

The difference is on the Ethernet settings. First, the management page web address has changed to 192.168.8.1 while Huawei E5331 is 192.168.0.1 .

If you had used stationary router and set up a router connection, it would be much easier to setup Huawei E5151. You just need to follow the quick setup guide and enter the information needed, then the E5151 will get connected for you to surf. Here you can check how to set up Huawei E5151.

In conclusion, Huawei E5151 is a enhanced E5331 mobile wifi with Ethernet connection function which need configuration. Other features are almost same.

Since then, Huawei E5151 is more powerful than E5331. And Huawei E5331 is a good partner for businessmen who usually go abroad for trip. And it’s good for tourists. What’s more, it’s also good for home, in home, it could work like a ADSL router, when take out, it then works as mobile WiFi hotspot.

If you like Huawei E5151, welcome to order from www.4gltemall.com

Will you buy HUAWEI E398u-11 or ZTE MF820 for your 4G LTE Modem?

As the top telecommunication equipment suppliers in China, ZTE and Huawei are always competing from 3G to 4G market. To share the global market, they may release similar telecom products for wireless network. Huawei E398u-11 4G LTE Surfstick and ZTE MF820 4G USB dongle are two similar modems that both works for 4G LTE FDD network band 1800/2100/2600MHz.

Then here comes the question: which one is better between Huawei E398u-11 and ZTE MF820 4G LTE USB Modem?

Appearance

From the appearance, they both in rotatable USB design and the modem body is somewhat bigger than common 3G USB dongles. Huawei E398u-11 seems cooler because the design is inspired by luxury car.

External Antenna Connector

There are two external antenna connectors in HUAWEI E398u-11 but there is no external antenna port in ZTE MF820. With 2 x 2 MIMO antenna, the speed would be double or may even triple faster.

Operation

If you want to plug 4G SIM card to the modem ZTE MF820, you need to open the whole back cover of MF820. And according the writer’s experience, the design is not user-friendly, because the first question is you don’t know where to open it, second, after you find the little cap to open, you may be unable to open it if you don’t too much effort. And you must two hands together to work. But if taking too much effort, you may worry to break the modem. You will never wish to break the modem before using it.

In this case, Huawei E398u-11 is easy to operate. There is only a short cap of a third of back cover. One hand can open it easily.

Mobile partner operation

Most of HUAWEI E398u-11 4G Modem is with mobile partner, like ZTE, it also has its own operation software. Both of them would take a little bit long time to install and get ready for connection. With large firmware, sometimes, they may let your PC run very slowly. But I personally like HUAWEI mobile partner more, because it seems HUAWEI Mobile partner is more simple and easier to setup than ZTE.

Connection speed

HUAWEI E398u-11 and ZTE MF820 could both connect in few seconds, actually, it may depends on the external network situation to determine which could connects faster. Under the same condition, HUAWEI E398u-11 may connect faster than ZTE MF820 for only 2-4 seconds, usually, we can’t notice that.

The above factors are important for a user to choose a 4G LTE USB modem, but it seems the two modems are equal to buy. HUAWEI E398u-11 is just better in appearance and antenna function, other factors are almost same, in this case, users can choose per their preference. If you like cool model and better signal and speed to surf, you should choose HUAWEI E398u-11, but if you want practical modem with better price, ZTE MF820 should be taken into your consideration.

If you want to have more options for 4G LTE USB dongles, please check http://www.4gltemall.com/4g-usb-modem.html .

Huawei E398u-18 4G LTE FDD USB Modem Review

Comparing with Huawei E398 other branch models, such as Huawei E398u-11, E398u-1 and E398u-15, Huawei E398u-18 should be a special one, it’s not because Huawei E398u-18 has different appearance as other models, it’s due to Huawei E398u-18 supports the special FDD LTE band 8 (900MHz), which is rarely deployed per current 4G network situation.

HUAWEI E398U-18 FACE LOGO

According to the GSA report about 4G LTE network, the Band 8 (900MHz) is only available in few countries and areas, such as KT Corporation in South Korea, Telenor in Sweden. And in the market, few 4G modems could support this band. Huawei E398u-18 is one of them.

Today, we get the Huawei E398u-18 4G LTE FDD Surf stick with Telenor logo. Telenor is the provider in Europe and provide 4G network in three countries: Hungary, Norway and Sweden.

In the three countries, Telenor provides different LTE frequencies as below:

Hungary: FDD 1800MHz

Norway: FDD 2600MHz

Sweden: FDD 900/2600MHz

So to save cost, Huawei E398u-18 could support all of the bands/Spectrum above: 4G LTE FDD 900/1800/2600MHz

With same appearance of E398u-11 and E398u-15, Huawei E398u-18 has only one external antenna connector at the side Micro SD slot. If user wants to use data card with MIMO technology, E398u-18 may not be a good option.

HUAWEI E398U-18 EXTERNAL ANTENNA HOLE — HUAWEI E398U-18 EXTERNAL ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Like other E398 Modems, Huawei E398u-18 could also work with 3G UMTS network and 2G GSM/GPRS network: 3G UMTS band is 900/2100MHz and 2G qual-bands. And the rotatable USB is classical features of Huawei E398.

huawei E398U-18 Back information — Huawei E398U-18 Back information

As the brother model, Huawei E392 4G FDD TDD multi-mode data card also has one similar model, the model number is Huawei E392u-6. HUAWEI E392u-6 supports 4G FDD 900/1800/2100/2600 Mhz, which seems more powerful than HUAWEI E392u-6.

If you want any of them, welcome to buy it from www.4gltemall.com .

Should You Buy Huawei B683 or Huawei B593?

These days, we found some customers are in trouble of how to Choose the wireless router between Huawei B683 and B593?

Frankly speaking, it’s a good question for those users who are committed to Huawei brand. Based on reliable quality and performance in network connection, Huawei routers had crashed to CISCO WLAN routers to some extent.

Then how to determine which router among Huawei routers? Take Huawei B683 and B593 as example, which one is better? For most users who want to buy router, the question should be “which one is appropriate?”

To answer “which one is better” is easy; Huawei B593 is 4G LTE CPE which supports maximum download speed up to 100 Mbps and 50Mbps at uplink. With latest new technology, users could surf at revolutionary speed without latency. The two MIMO antennas can help B593 to reach the fastest possible speed.

However, Huawei B683 3G Wireless Router could only run on 3G UMTS and 2G network, it can’t work with 4G LTE network. And the maximum speed could reach only 28.8Mbps, which is only a quarter of speed from B593. There is only one external antenna connector on Huawei B683. So there is no doubt that Huawei B593 is much better than Huawei B683.

But should you buy Huawei B593 rather than Huawei B683？As the professional consult in wireless solution, the writer suggests users should have a second thought and the decision depends.

If you buy the router for SOHO, home or office, in most of cases, Huawei B683 is enough to support the Internet activities based on the current 3G network. According to the practical test for 4G LTE CPE HUAWEI B593, the peak speed can’t reach 35Mbps with good network environment under LTE network. And to use new 4G service, the service fee is not at the similar price as 3G.

There is no doubt that HUAWEI B593 LTE CPE would finally replace HUAWEI B683 Wireless Router. From a long-term point of view, 4G LTE network will become common. Since the LTE is just at the beginning, for the users concerning about the cost, HUAWEI B683 would be appropriate for current usage.

If you need router for the wireless network solution in a project, concerning the future network upgrade and function is more important than cost, HUAWEI B593 LTE CPE should be the first option. This LTE CPE B593 is born to meet the industrial applications after time and time test.

Above is my opinion for user’s reference, if you need them, you could check the site www.4gltemall.com for unlocked routers.

Top 9 Most Popular 42mbps DC-HSPA+ USB Modem & Surfsticks

As the prospective 4G technology features, if a USB modem or Wireless dongle could support HSPA+ 42mbps download speed, some people call them 4G stick or 4G modems. Since their speed is even double from their predecessor, and user may feel better psychologically when they say they use 4G modems, not 3G surf sticks.

Actually, the technology of HSPA+ is just prospective 4G technology. According the authority from Telecommunication Association, LTE and WiMAX are commonly acknowledged as the 4G standard. And LTE and WiMAX network are commonly deployed all over the world. In some countries and areas, the 4th generation is already launched to the public for commercial usage.

Even though, HSPA technology is worthy talking about. For most wireless users, the maximum speed of 42mbps (in some place, it says 43.2mbps, more accurately), is enough for 99% applications when surfing. And unlike the high cost from LTE and WiMAX, HSPA+ network could provide budget cost service comparing with its successor networks.

To enjoy HSPA+ service, it would be necessary to have a HSPA USB stick or mobile WiFi Hotspot. Below are top 9 most popular 42Mbps HSPA+ surf sticks to recommend:

Huawei E372:

HUAWEI E372 USB Stick is one of the star USB modem from HUAWEI to support DC-HSPA+ technology, and the peak speed is 42Mbps. It has great power to gain wireless signal, when users in rural or countryside with low signal, HUAWEI E372 could support smooth surfing without latency. It has the external antenna to give one more hand to get good signal. E372 supports qual UMTS bands which covers all the operators’ network all over the world.

Vodafone K4605:

Vodafone K4605 USB Surfstick comes from the the factory model HUAWEI E372. Following the classic compact USB design, Vodafone ordered K4605 to upgrade the upload speed to 11Mbps while E372 only supports HSUPA to peak speed 5.76Mbps.

HUAWEI E3251:

Sierra wireless AirCard 312u:

As the top 3G Aircard of Sierra Wireless, Sierra 312u has a definitely new appearance than its predecessor, such as Sierra 308, 306. To meet the high speed data rate transmission, Sierra 312u has two external antenna connectors; it’s based on DC-HSPA+ technology and somewhat like MIMO technology. The 312u is in big size than usual USB stick, this may need Sierra to re-optimize.

Sierra Wireless AirCard 319u:

Sierra Wirless Aircard 319u is the high end 3G USB surfstick from Sierra Wireless. It supports DC-HSPA+ technology and could reach peak download speed to 42Mbps with Qual-band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100Mhz. It’s somewhat like HUAWEI E372 to work freely all over the world.

ZTE MF680:

ZTE MF680 HSPA+ Stick should be the most special one in the group modems. It’s designed in pink color and called Queen Rose, perhaps ZTE want more lady users for this cute modem. This USB design is like HUAWEI E182E, the USB could be hidden in the modem body when it’s not working.

ZTE MF683:

ZTE MF683 DC-HSPA+ USB modem comes for North America operators such as Roger, T-mobile, it has almost the same technical features as ZTE MF680, but the 3G UMTS bans are not the same. ZTE MF680 is more apt for Europe while ZTE MF683 is best for USA, Canada and Japan 3G networks.

Novatel Ovation MC547:

Novatel Ovation MC547 dual-carrier HSPA+ Mobile Broadband USB Modem is the fastest 3G USB Surfstick made by made by Novatel Wireless supporting HSPA+ technology. Canadian operator Bell Mobilty upgraded its network to HSPA+ and introduces Novatel MC547 42Mbps USB modem to market. It’s already launched into market by provider Bell. It’s also for North America Market.

Novatel Ovation MC545:

As the sister model of Novatel Ovation MC547, Ovation MC545 supports different UMTS bands as MC547 and MC545 is more apt for Europe areas. With the same Dual-carrier technology, they both support HDPA+ 42Mbps downlink speed without limit.

Based on the functions of the high data rate, their price is no as cheap as common 3G USB dongles, their price range is around 170USD, more or less. So if you are looking for them for personal use or project applications, you can check www.4gltemall.com and try the unlocked DC-HSPA+ USB dongles.

What’s the Difference between HUAWEI E5331 and HUAWEI E5332?

Following the mobile WiFi HUAWEI E5331, HUAWEI had released another sister model HUAWEI E5332 HSPA+ 21Mbps mobile WiFi Hotspot. So what’s the difference from the two WiFi hotspots?

There is no doubt that HUAWEI E5331 is the best seller in HUAWEI E5 Mobile WiFi family. Based on good performance, cool appearance and good price, HUAWEI E5331 becomes the most popular pocket WiFi since its release from HUAWEI.

HUAWEI E5332 comes out to compensate some functions that HUAWEI E5331 can’t finish. For example, if the users use E5331 in rural area where the network signal strength is weak, the internet link speed may be too slow to bear. At this time, you may think find some ways to enhance the signal. To add an external antenna is the usual way to solute it, however, HUAWEI E5331 don’t have the port for external antenna, then HUAWEI E5332 comes out.

So the main difference between HUAWEI E5332 and E5331 is that HUAWEI 5332 has external connector for antenna, which is to give solution for users living in areas with weak signal. With the connector, HUAWEI E5332 is a little bit thicker than HUAWEI E5331. In this case, it looks like HUAWEI E5151 WLAN Mobile 3G Router.

But for most users, HUAWEI E5331 is enough because actually, there is built-in antenna in the two mobile WiFi Hotspot. And if you choose HUAWEI E5331, it proves the coverage of network in your area is good enough; users don’t need any more external antenna. And with external antenna port, the cost of HUAWEI E5332 is a little bit expensive than E5331. But you still need spare antenna for HUAWEI E5332, you could buy it from 4gltemall.com .

Three Huawei B183 Webcube Home Broadband General Review

The UK’s operator Three had recently released two new broadband routers for home, the model numbers are HUAWEI B183 and HUAWEI B153. They are fixed line broadband and is the perfect companion for Students who need a broadband connection in there diggs, and the most important feature is (you don’t need a landline to use it) just plug into your mains and Three will do the rest.

Today, let’s have a review what’s the features of the Webcube White HUAWEI B183 home broadband Router and what it can do for us.

Appearance

Webcube HUAWEI B183 is in a very classic design, looks like an hour glass, but has a sudden glance; you may think it’s a humidifier. In simple white, the cube shape is very attractive, different any other home router, which make it looks more like a home white goods, not just a network router.

On the top side, there is signal strength indicator, if it’s not working, you may not be able to see it. And with the single strength indicator, you will see the Power and WPS button. And there is logo on this face, sometime it’s “3”. 4GLTEmall.com provider unlocked HUAWEI B183 with HUAWEI logo, no contract and no limit. The top cover could be departed from the below part, at the side of the top cover, there is external antenna port and reset button covered by a slip.

Another side of the top cover, USIM card slot and network indicators are also configured. What’s more, there is USB port around, which is for test purposes only, not for users. So for most of the users who had get it first, they may don’t know how to use, where to plug SIM card, where to power it on. From above image, you will find details part of HUAWEI B183. Now it’s easy to operate to connect network.

HSPA+ Technology

HUAWEI B183 Home Broadband from Three with the latest HSPA+ offering up to 21.1Mbps download and up to 2 -5Mbps uploads, but you can expect to receive download speeds in excess of 10Mbps which without a landline is exceptionally good. This is also an exceptional deal for renters too who only wish to use the internet occasionally or are moderate users, also great for customers in rural areas of the UK where accessing the internet is hard to acquire.

Entry Level Broadband

The B183 Webcube offers up to 5 different connections at the same time enabling other family members to be online simultaneously, with a good wireless range extended up to 30 meters away from the cube and you still get a perfect signal anywhere around your home.

Go Anywhere Broadband

The great thing with the Webcube B183 is how easy it is to carry to a friend’s home and set up in next to no time so you can share a connection with them, when you receive your B183 Webcube from Three you have a (pre-defined SSID and Network Key) that only belongs to you, in the box you will have your password and info to input, then you are able to use your new Webcube for the first time.

You may ask there is HUAWEI B153, what is it? Actually, HUAWEI Webcube B153 has almost the same appearance and size of HUAWEI B183. The main difference between HUAWEI B183 and HUAWEI B153 is that B153 supports HSDPA 7.2Mbps while B183 support peak HSPA+ 21Mbps download speed. So if to get better network link, HUAWEI B183 is a good option, but if HSDPA 7.2Mbps can meet your requirement, HUAWEI B153 is a cost budget one for home router.

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.

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.

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?