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Great piece of kit! I used a Three unlimited data SIM and it worked straight out of the box to keep all the family's devices connected while on holiday in the UK and abroad. Would also be a fantastic 'internet in a box' solution where broadband is unavailable or not worth subscribing all year round. You might need to update the APN settings, but that will depend on the SIM card / mobile operator. Uses the tpMiFi app or browser interface to configure, but the default settings are spot on.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have used the MIFI and it works well, so am pleased with my purchase, but, it came in a box with no instructions apart from some very basic ones written on the box, in French! Then when I switched it on all the on screen instructions are in Chinese! I do not speak/read Chinese so this is a problem. I managed to work out the password I needed from a picture of a key, but that is it. There is a menu and maybe the language can be changed, but as I cannot read Chinese I'll never know, and I'll never know what the options on this menu are! It's not a cheap item so I would expect to be able to understand and read instructions on how to use it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I'm very impressed with this little MiFi router. Easy setup - insert SIM (full size SIM only) and battery. Plug-in to computer with supplied USB lead to charge battery and switch on using the button on the front. It may take a minute or two to connect to the mobile phone network. Then you can watch it (lcd display on front of unit) working its way up the spectrum - 2G, 3G and then 4G (if available in your location). It should then appear in your computer's list of wireless connections automatically (preset for 2.4GHz but has option for 5GHz). The network id and password is on a card in the box (or in the battery compartment). You can connect to the router interface by wireless. Allows you display usage stats, and even send SMS texts. Add a micro SD card for shared disc storage. Obviously the first thing you should do is change the router's password. That's probably all you would normally need to do. Well featured software with good web interface. All the features you would expect from a broadband router. Restrict access by MAC address, change wireless channel and configure auto-off (power saving). Also configure LAN IP filter (firewall), SIP ALG, and Virtual Server/DMZ. I don't know about battery life (others have said 4-6 hours) as I use the supplied mains-USB adapter and supplied USB cable, and leave it as mains-powered. Perhaps most importantly this particular model (E5577Cs-321) has dual aerial connections (TS9) allowing you to add external aerials which is necessary for rural locations. (Most 4G routers do not allow connection of an external aerial, or have only one aerial connection - you need TWO to take advantage of 4G.) I think it also has an app so you can manage the router from your phone, but I haven't tried that. Rock-solid connection with no drop-outs. An excellent device, which does all you would expect from a broadband-style router. Thank you Huawei. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Bought this to use in my holiday home in Spain as I didn’t want to pay a 12 month broadband contract for a couple of months use. The unit is much smaller than I imagined, pocket sized. I just charged it and put a Three payg sim in and it was working straight away, nothing to set up. I logged into the set up portal on my laptop easily and changed the SSID and password in a few seconds. The small screen is good as it shows the ID name and password as well as the amount of data used. I’m getting 10-12 Mbps on Three so not the worlds fastest but fine for watching HDTV. I use it with my now tv stick and streams sky tv fine. Perfect to take overseas if you just need WiFi for a few weeks or couple of months of the year.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Having suffered poor service where we live from 3 we decided to upgrade the modem to this one in an effort to better things. We now get much better service than the previous huwaei modem ever did even without the antenna. We now get 4g something unknown with the previous model. The modem was brand new in its box which had been opened to make it network free. A UK charger was supplied with the item. We caravan a lot and take the modem with us. It has performed faultlessly so far out in the countryside. Give it a try.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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