ZTE MF90 is a portable router. Its main task is to provide the user with the Internet on the road or in the absence of available connections. It is equipped with its own battery, which allows you to use the network for a long time without recharging. But about this and other technical characteristics of the device a little lower.
Description
ZTE MF90 is capable of working in 4G networks. The Chinese company ZTE is engaged in its production. In Russia, this router is actively implemented by Beeline with locked firmware for use in its networks. The average cost of this device is within 3 thousand rubles at the offices or representative offices of the provider. The ZTE MF90 is equipped with a 2300 mAh battery. This allows him to work away from power sources for 6-7 hours. In the ZTE MF90, you can install an additional microSD memory card up to 32 GB. To avoid interference at frequencies of 2.4 GHz, the device can be operated in the 5 GHz band. At the same time, up to 10 different devices can be connected to the ZTE MF90 4G router.
Appearance
In terms of size, the ZTE MF90 mobile router corresponds to its portability, it is slightly larger than an ordinary pack of cigarettes. It looks like a small white box, without any decorative or design frills. On the case there are only the most necessary parts and elements. On the front panel there is a small screen with indicators. Two buttons are located below it - one of them is responsible for power supply, the other - for connection via VPS technology.
On one side of the device are two antenna slots protected by special plugs, as well as a microUSB connector for connecting to a computer.
What's inside?
Most of the internal "decoration" of the device is battery. If you remove it, you can find a slot for a regular size SIM card and a slot for a memory card.
By the way, to open the case of the device, you need to slightly slide the cover a couple of millimeters. The click area suggests a small triangle located at the bottom.
Device management
Almost all settings are set via the web interface. However, some of them are transferred to the shoulders of external controls. In particular, in order to turn on the device, you need to hold the power button pressed for 5 seconds. A short press brings the router out of sleep mode, which turns off by default after 10 minutes of inactivity.
The WPS button, in addition to creating a secure Wi-Fi connection, can also perform the function of disabling the wireless module.
The display of the current state of the device is carried out by three indicators. Each of them can identify different situations:
- The first indicator is the battery charge. If it does not light at all, then the device is either turned off or is in standby mode. A green signal will indicate that the battery is charged or has a slightly larger charge. If the green light starts to blink, it means that the battery is now in charging mode. Accordingly, burning and blinking red indicate the need to connect to a charger.
- The next indicator is the signal strength of the network. It is indicated, as a rule, by several parallel lines arranged in height. Blue color is defined for work in class 4G networks. Flashing means data is currently being transmitted. The same thing works for a 2G or 3G network, only the color will be green. A red signal indicates an error, the absence of a network or an uninstalled SIM card.
- Well, the last of the indicators is the Wi-Fi network. It has only 2 states. When blinking blue - Wi-Fi is on. When just lit, WPS mode is activated.
Actually, more advanced information can be obtained in the web interface. There you can find out about the number of connected users, the frequencies used, the exact percentage of the battery charge, the volume of traffic and other useful information.
Web interface
You can get into the ZTE MF90 settings at 192.168.0.1 by entering it in the address bar of your browser. By default, the login and password for logging in is admin. After entering the data, the start page of the configurator will be displayed. Here, it is immediately recommended to set a new password on the ZTE MF90.
The title page displays a lot of useful information. Here you can read SMS messages received by the modem and determine the duration of the active session, including the number of received and sent bits. Also directly from here you can go to your personal account or check your balance. But in most cases, users are interested in the setup process, for this there is a separate menu item with the same name.
As a rule, in most routers, the connection is already configured. That is, immediately after inserting a SIM card, the Internet will be available. Of greatest interest is the distribution of Wi-Fi. To do this, you need:
- After going to the settings, move to the Wi-Fi tab. By tradition, there are several fields that need to be filled. The very first is the network name. It will be displayed on other devices when the access point becomes active.
- Just below this field, you must remember to put the switch in the "Enabled" mode.
- Next, indicate the type of network encryption. Typically, you can leave WPA-PSK. Or set this mode if it is not specified by default.
- In the field "Password" you need to select a phrase resistant to search. It will be used when connecting other devices to the router.
- Next, you can specify the number of maximum connections. If you plan to use the router at home, you can set the number to 10.
In such a simple way, you can configure the router for domestic use.
Firmware ZTE MF90
In order to wean the router from the Beeline operator, you will need its unlock. This procedure is quite complicated and requires a large amount of software. Therefore, for all the details it is better to turn to the Internet. In particular, the w3bsit3-dns.com website has a couple of detailed and understandable instructions. After successful firmware, the router will be able to use the SIM card of any operator.
Interesting features of the device
To increase the power of signal reception, you can connect an external antenna to the ZTE MF90. For this, the type of connector is ts9. A large selection of external antennas of various power can be found on specialized Internet portals on the Web.
As mentioned earlier, the router can use a microSD memory card. To access files, you need to use the web-interface help. For this, there is a separate section with the same name.
Not so long ago, the ZTE WiFi Monitor utility appeared in the free application store for Android Play Market. With it, you can monitor the status of the router’s networks or change its settings directly from the smartphone screen.
A few reviews
The owners of this router note its convenience and ease of use. Also a definite plus is the ability to unlock and install other firmware. Portability of the device is one of the key factors. Almost every owner notes this advantage.
The charge, according to users, is satisfactory, it is enough for someone for the whole working day. True, just for surfing. If you watch videos on YouTube or download heavy torrents, then this time is halved.
As for the cons, it was not without them. Someone is a little annoyed by the white color of the device, which gets dirty literally after a week of heavy use. Periodic connection of both Wi-Fi and Internet connection as a whole is also negatively noted.
The implementation of the appearance, or rather, the indication of LEDs, let us down a bit. Many believe that it could be done better. Some dampness and incomplete firmware were also noted by several users. This is expressed in small glitches and glitches.
findings
Considering all the minuses and pluses of the device, we can conclude that with a constructive approach to the router and its small refinement, you can get an excellent and stable working device. The autonomy of the router is not bad, the settings are basically clear and simple. The price does not bite. In general, a pretty good device.