In the framework of this review, an example of a Beeline Wi-Fi router L02H model will show how to connect and configure various similar devices. The main technical specifications of this network node will also be considered. In addition to this, recommendations will be given regarding the choice of a tariff plan for this mobile device.
Equipment. Purpose of the router in question
The advent of 4th generation cellular networks has radically changed our lives. Now you can receive information from the Global Web almost everywhere where there is a signal of the LTE standard. And in any volume. It is on connection to such networks that the Beeline L02H Wi-Fi router considered in this article is designed. With it, you can easily create small mobile Internet access points with a high speed of information exchange.
The configuration list for this portable router includes the following equipment:
- Mobile router with battery.
- User's manual.
- Communication cord.
- Power Supply.
- Warranty card.
In some cases, this list is supplemented by a starter pack with a special tariff plan, and it is in this configuration that it is recommended to purchase it. The router itself can only work in conjunction with a Beeline SIM card. And with the equipment of other communication operators in its original form, it will not be able to function.
Main characteristics. Communications
This mobile, portable Wi-Fi router “Beeline” has the following main technical specifications:
- Supported cellular networks are 2G / GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 3G / UMTS and, of course, 4G / LTE. In the first case, the highest value of the data and information exchange rate will be 500 kbit / s. In the case of 3G coverage, this value will increase to 100 Mbit / s. And when switching to 4G, you can count on 150 Mbps.
- The type of SIM card to be installed is standard.
- The operating frequency of the Wi-Fi network is 2.4 GHz. Supported versions of the 802.11 standard are a / b / g / n. The highest exchange rate for a wireless section of a computer network is 150 Mbps.
- A wired port for synchronizing with a PC or charging an internal battery is microUSB.
- The type of antenna is internal. Sockets for connecting an external component are not provided in this case. Therefore, such a router will only fully function if there is a high level signal from the cellular network.
Four LED indicators indicate the following:
- Turn on the router.
- The presence of a cellular network signal.
- Wi-fi work.
- SMS message receipt.
Separately, it is also necessary to note the presence of a slot for installing a flash card in the performance of MicroSD. Its largest amount can reach 32 GB. In this case, it will act as a network drive.
As previously mentioned, such a Beeline Internet router is excellent for implementing portable Internet access points.
Degree of autonomy. Battery capacity
The Beeline Wi-Fi router with the L02H mark, considered in this review, is equipped with a 2150 mAh battery. When working in the combined 3G / 4G mode, one of its charges, according to the assurances of the manufacturer, will last for 17 hours. In the case of using coverage of 2G / GSM format, the battery life will be 2-3 days. It will take about 2 hours to charge the battery.
General setup
Configuring Wi-Fi router “Beeline” of this model consists of the following main steps:
- Unpacking a mobile hotspot.
- Installing the operator’s SIM card in the slot provided for this.
- Turn on the router.
- Switching the interface wire to the PC.
- Launching the browser on the latter, entering the router settings interface and adjusting the parameters. Saving changes and exiting the interactive menu of the network solution.
Recently, operators have sought to minimize the process of setting up mobile access points. Therefore, connecting the router to the system unit and adjusting its settings is currently impractical. Only as a last resort should this be done. The rest of the process of using a mobile router comes down to installing a SIM card and turning it on. Then WPS technology is activated by pressing the button of the same name on the router. Next, a similar procedure is initiated on the second device, and the connection is created without user intervention in automatic mode.
Switching to configure
Connecting a Wi-Fi Beeline router as follows:
- We remove the device from the package.
- We get from it a special slot in which we install the SIM card. We return it back.
- We connect one end of the interface cord to a PC, and the other end to the connector of the mobile router.
- Turn on the network access point. Then you need to wait for the end of its download.
This completes the connection process.
Separately, it should also be noted that with this use, the considered router model automatically turns into a regular 4G modem. Such use of the device in question is advisable only if the personal computer is not equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter or if it is malfunctioning for some reason, and you need to urgently receive or send information to the Internet.
Software Migration
At the next stage, you can adjust the program parameters of the Beeline Wi-Fi router. The password and login to enter the interactive menu can be found on the case of this router. Also, this operation can be performed in two ways. One of them is using a browser. The second method is based on the use of a special utility.
In the first case, launch any available browser from the Global Web and enter the address 192.168.1.1. Then you need to type in the appropriate fields login and password, which is on the sticker. It is located on the router chassis.
In the second case, it is necessary to install a special utility on the computer, which is located on the internal memory of the router. Logging in to it is the same as in the interactive settings interface.
Then, if necessary, you can change the network identifier, password for access to it, and even the encryption method. As practice shows, there is no particular sense in this. You can leave everything by default and use it in the form in which it is supplied by the manufacturer.
In the end, you need to save all the changed parameters and exit the utility or the web interface.
Rates
At the moment, such a Beeline Internet router can be purchased for 3289 rubles. If you increase this price by one ruble, you can buy an additional starter pack in addition to it and get 200 GB of traffic for 14 days as a bonus. Then the tariff plan will change to “Internet for computer”. Within its framework, the user is allocated 25 GB per month with a monthly fee of 1200 rubles. Again, we are not talking about any additional bonuses. That is, the operator did not include ordinary calls in this amount.
User reviews
A number of advantages are equipped with the Beeline router considered in this review of Wi-Fi. A 4G transmitter, which can also work in earlier versions of cellular networks, is capable, as previously noted, of transmitting information at speeds of up to 150 Mbps. At the same time, a Wi-Fi network can also provide a similar speed. Also, the advantages of this solution include autonomy, which even with the most intensive use allows you to get 17 hours of work on a single charge of the battery. Separately, it is necessary to note the cost of the access point, which is equal to really modest by today's standards 3289 rubles. Also, the advantages of the router include a simple configuration algorithm. And complements this list, the ability to install the drive in the router. Only now a flash card must be purchased separately.
Now about the cons of 4G / Wi-Fi router “Beeline” model L02H. These include the fact that such a portable router can only work with the card of the same mobile operator. If necessary, you can try to unlock this device and make it so that it can work with the equipment of other mobile companies, but the appropriateness of such an action remains controversial. Also, the disadvantages of the router include the lack of a socket for connecting an external amplifying antenna. Therefore, you can use such equipment only near the operator’s tower. Otherwise, the connection speed will be noticeably lower.
Conclusion
As part of this material, a Beeline Wi-Fi router labeled L02H was considered. This device is ideal for implementing mobile, mobile Internet access points. At the same time, it has excellent technical specifications, an acceptable degree of autonomy and a very affordable cost.