A wireless modem (router) is a transmitter that serves to work with mobile operators. Consider its settings, describe approximate characteristics, and also learn more about the benefits.
Description
As a rule, in order to work with these devices, you need a SIM card. A wireless modem can be a component of both control room and security equipment. It is often used instead of conventional telephone modems. We are talking about ATMs, vending machines and so on. Sometimes they can be found in hardware and software systems. It should also be noted that during their work, these modems use additional control devices. Some more expensive appliances function as a telephone gateway. They allow you to transfer video, voice and text data. As a rule, they are used if there is no traditional mobile antenna or if using such a device as a gateway is much cheaper.
Technical details
In order to understand what this device is capable of, it is necessary to discuss its technical characteristics. For example, take the popular ZTE MF631 model . This modem is capable of working with data transfer of this type: 3G, Edge, GPRS, GSM. The data reception speed in 3G reaches 7.2 Mb / s, while sending information - up to 5 Mb / s. The speed of obtaining information in other networks is up to 236 kilobits per second. The size of this device is small. It is also a rotator. There is a slot for a memory card. Micro SDs are accepted with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB. It can work with operating systems of the Windows family. It's about XP, Vista 7, 8. It can also function on the Mac operating system.
Benefits
Wireless USB-modem allows you to get Internet access at any access point. We are talking about all the places where there is mobile communication. Accordingly, in order to have access to the Network, you need to connect a laptop or computer to the Internet. Accordingly, electricity is needed. But at the same time, in any, even inaccessible places, you can send messages, receive data and view multimedia. Tariffs, as a rule, providers provide in huge quantities. Installing such a modem is quite simple. Payment for the tariff is similar to the price of mobile communication. You can also send SMS. Management is as convenient as possible.
Representatives
In Russia, the most popular companies that produce wireless models are Huawei and ZTE. If we are talking about using the services of the Beeline operator, then, as a rule, it provides the following options:
- Huawei. We are talking about models and E150 / 1550/1800/3131.
- If we talk about ZTE models, the most used are the MF100 / 170/180/190/190/192/626/361.
The above modems do not have much difference. Basically, they differ from each other only in external parameters. Technical differences, of course, are inherent, but, as a rule, they consist in supporting memory cards of various sizes, as well as in working with many information transfer technologies.
Connection
In order to have a little idea about how to connect a wireless modem to the Internet, you need to consider the process using one of them as an example. It will be specifically about working with the Huawei EC 5321U1 router.
In order to connect the router to a computer, you must use a USB cable. But the article describes the work with wireless models, so we will consider the process of connecting through a special module. When operating with it, the router acts as an access point. Before you start using it, you need to go to the operator’s website, where, after going through the “Settings Wizard”, you need to select a tariff. As soon as the manipulation ends, turn the device on and off. After that, access to the Internet will be open. In this case, no additional settings, changes in options or the conclusion of contracts will be required.
Working with a 4G modem is completely minimized, since the procedure for connecting and activating a router is simplified to the point of impossibility. In general, if you still need to set any parameters, then you need to use the properties on the interfaces. Access is provided at the standard address, which can be found on the manufacturer’s website. If you connect the device via USB, this resource will open automatically.
There are quite a lot of settings in this device, although ordinary users using the router at home are unlikely to delve into these options. On the main page you can see the operation mode of the device, the number of all devices that are connected via a wireless access point, received information, as well as the status of the device. Moreover, above, in the right corner, you can notice the signal of the cellular network, as well as the presence of a connection. In addition, there is a battery indicator.
If the user does not understand the charge level on the color of the device’s panel, you can go to this site and see. On the statistics page, it is easy to notice the same thing that is written in the “Main Information”. However, here it is in a more detailed form. The SMS section talks about working with SMS messages. In order to change the software version of the 4G modem, you must go to the update page. The Settings section provides access to manage all the parameters of the router. If there is no experience with this device, then you can use the “Setup Wizard”. Thanks to him, it is easy to configure the main parameters in a minimum time. If you purchase the device directly from the manufacturer (this model is often used by the Intertelecom provider), then all the settings have already been made. Accordingly, connecting the router is minimized.
Summary
Thus, almost all wireless modems can be used immediately after connecting to a computer. The Dial-up Connection feature gives you access to options that edit the connection to the cellular network. In the VLAN section, you can adjust all the necessary parameters.
Consumers do not complain about this type of device. Using them is as convenient and simple as possible. If you buy a router from a provider, then there will not be any problems with the settings. That is why you need to pay special attention to such modems.