Interesting and quite budget-friendly device offered by Chinese stores. 4G Router with SIM card support from the service provider. This is the simplest router capable of broadcasting internet over a small coverage area. Don’t expect more.
4G Router with SIM card support – what is it for
It is logical to assume that any modern smartphone can distribute internet via Wi-Fi. But for some reason, gadgets constantly cut the channel and break the connection. Apparently, manufacturers simply added this miracle function without considering its capabilities. In such situations, a 4G router, designed to distribute the Internet, will come to the rescue.
Who needs such a router?
Primarily, the device will satisfy regions where cable internet is simply absent. Dacha settlements, enterprises beyond the city limits, seasonal resorts. Even in nature, away from civilization, you can set up a Wi-Fi network. True, a voltage converter, for example, from a car cigarette lighter, will be needed.
Technical specifications of the 4G HUASIFEI router
| Wi-Fi frequency range | 2.4 GHz (a/b/g/n) |
| Number of antennas | 4 |
| Peak gain per antenna | 5 dB |
| Chipset | MT7628 |
| Support for mobile network standards | 3/4G, CDMA, LTE |
| Number of LAN ports | 2 |
| Wireless network protection | WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| VPN support | Yes |
| Firewall | Yes, software |
| WDS | No |
| SIM card format | 1FF (largest) |
| Router price | $50 |
Advantages and disadvantages of the 4G router with SIM card
The main advantage of the device is full functionality. Just turn it on, perform automatic setup, and you can confidently use it. A pleasant point is that the 4G router demonstrates excellent stability in operation. Under load, without load, when transferring large or small files – it works perfectly.
The coverage of the router surprised us. The device fully covers a dacha plot of 10 acres with Wi-Fi. Do not expect high speeds from 2.4 GHz. But even within this standard, the 4G router provides 70 Mbps for upload and download. Overall, this criterion depends more on the coverage of the mobile operator. But there are no questions about the router.
By the way, the manufacturer amused us. The specification states a speed of 450 Mbps for download. But the Wi-Fi 2.4 standard does not support this, and LAN ports are rated at 100 Mbps.
Disadvantages could include the price. Still, $50. But the router simply has no competitors in this segment. There are professional solutions for business, but their price starts above $200. An unpleasant moment is the internet hanging when connecting 5 or more mobile devices. The chipset cannot handle the load. But it is unlikely that you need to connect so many devices to the internet at a dacha or in an open field.
