Nowhere without the Internet. This is understood even by those who have a mediocre attitude to computers and other devices. But in order to provide high-speed Internet access and uninterrupted communication, you need a good router (aka a modem). The trouble is that domestic providers are renting outright rubbish along with the tariff plan. You will not see any higher-level modems (like ASUS or Zyxel) . All standard Chinese crafts - from Huawei or ZTE. But even they are able to do their job. In this regard, a router from ZTE is very interesting. The model has the name ZXHN H108N. Compared with other " colleagues in the shop " it works most stably. But consider it in more detail. However, first a few words about the company.
Manufacturer Information
ZTE is one of the few successful companies in the world of communications and mobile technologies that is owned by the state. The controlling stake is in the tenacious hands of the Chinese government, and they are not going to sell it. It is understandable - the company is successful. The company was founded in 1985. At that time, the manufacturer produced a variety of communication devices. And now the situation has not changed much. Smartphones have just been added. In the days of the slow Internet using Dial Up technology, no one was interested in the success of the company. But as soon as the world switched to a high-speed ADSL connection , ZTE appeared on the scene with its high-quality and inexpensive routers. One of them, by the way, is the ZXHN H108N.
ZTE in Russia
It is worth noting that the company's products designed for access to the Internet, has become very popular in Russia and the CIS countries. This is due to the fact that domestic providers massively purchased these goods (modems and routers) in order to further lease them to subscribers when connecting access. This policy has made the device very popular. Along with ZTE, another “ favorite ” company among domestic providers is Huawei. Its routers also often end up at home with users. However, consider the ZTE ZXHN H108N modem. What interesting things can this device offer?
Appearance and design
We are all used to the fact that the modem is such a flat, monophonic “ thing ” that stands somewhere in the corner and does not bother anyone. However, there are real masterpieces among such devices. Although a stretch, but the original devices include the notorious ZXHN H108N. Its appearance is non-standard for devices of this purpose. The device resembles a plastic pillow on a stand. Typically, the modem is installed vertically on this very stand, while most routers are in the horizontal plane. The color of the device is white.
Identity Issues
What is curious, if you took this router from any provider, then you will not find the ZTE branded logo there. It will be called by the name of the provider (Rostelecom, Ukrtelecom ) or the faceless name Promsvyaz. But do not believe what is written. Inside is the same ZTE ZXHN H108N. You can write anything. By the way, despite the fact that the modem supports Wi-Fi technology, there is no additional antenna here. This positively affects the appearance, but negatively affects the characteristics of wireless communications. You can even say that the main work of this router is to provide a wired connection. And wireless technology is an unnecessary decoration.
Configuring a modem to work at Rostelecom
For the router to work correctly on the network of a particular provider, you need to change its factory settings. The vast majority of users do not need such subtleties, since the provider provides modems already configured " for themselves " . But what if you inadvertently reset the device to the factory settings? So, we continue to consider the ZXHN H108N. The setup for Rostelecom is the next question. First we need to get into the router menu. By default, this address is 192.168.1.1. Then the modem will prompt you to enter a username and password. In standard firmware it is admin / admin. You can also try user / user if the first option did not work.
Work in the engineering menu
Now that we’re in the modem’s engineering menu, we’re ready to set up. It is better to select the item " Quick Setup " . This wizard will help you adjust the connection without any problems. So, in the " WAN Type " window , select DSL and click the " Next Page " button. Here you will need to specify the type of connection. Most Rostelecom users are on PPPoE. We indicate it. The next page will prompt you to quickly configure the connection. We specify the necessary ports, in the item " VPI / VCI " select " Create " , register VPI - 0, VCI - 33 and select the type of encapsulation - LLC. The next step is to complete the setup. All that remains is to reboot the device. Thus, setting up the ZXHN H108N manually is straightforward.
User reviews about the device
So, what do those who are lucky enough to get this router from the operator say? It should be noted that the comments are mostly positive. So, users note the decent stability of the ADSL connection in the ZXHN H108N. Some also like the look of the device. But the main thing is Wi-Fi support . However, people say that the power of the built-in antennas is sometimes not enough. Especially for a large apartment. However, the wireless connection also works stably. But the strength of this modem is a wired connection. Here is its quality - beyond all praise. And this despite the fact that the modem is not from some smart brand like " Asus " . Even ZTE can sometimes do quality things. But the modem firmware was a little disappointing. But here the fault is not the manufacturer, but the ingenious " flashers " of the provider. These comrades can easily kill even a good thing.
Negative reviews about the device are connected just with the firmware. According to them, it is so clumsy made that the USB connector, which is in the device, turned out to be completely inoperative. Also criticized was the " range " of wireless communications. Many noted a very original design of the device, which prevents the user from installing the router in a more familiar position - horizontal. But these are all trifles (except for firmware). For the end user, the main thing is a stable connection and high speed. But this modem just provides. So what more could you ask for? Complaints about the design are not substantiated at all . This router at least looks original. And the rest are just faceless boxes.
Finally
So, we examined a device for providing Internet connection from ZTE with the marking ZXHN H108 N. This is an ADSL router that is capable of providing stable and high-quality communication. Also, the device is equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter, which is important in modern realities. The device is soundly made, has all the necessary technological options and is able to maintain a stable connection speed. And the end user only needs this. I would like only better wireless support. There are no other serious complaints about this device.