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Wireless Modems: Models, Features, Connectivity and Setup

Беспроводной модем (маршрутизатор) – это a transmitter that serves to work with mobile operators. Consider its settings, we describe the approximate characteristics, as well as learn in more detail about the benefits.

wireless modems

Description

As a rule, in order to work with datadevices, you need a sim card. A wireless modem can be a component of both dispatching and security equipment. It is often used instead of regular telephone modems. We are talking about ATMs, vending machines and so on. Sometimes they can be found in software and hardware complexes. It should also be noted that during their operation, these modems use additional control devices. Some more expensive devices function as a telephone gateway. They allow you to transfer video, voice and text data. As a rule, they are used in the event that the traditional mobile antenna is missing or if such a device is used as a gateway is much cheaper.

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Technical data

Для того чтобы понять, на что способно данное device, you need to discuss its specifications. For example, take the popular model ZTE MF631. This modem is able to work with data transmission 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. Accepted Micro SD, the maximum amount of memory which is 16 GB. It can work with Windows operating systems. We are talking about XP, Vista 7, 8. It can also function on the Mac operating system.

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Benefits

USB wireless modem allows you to receiveInternet at any access point. We are talking about all the places where there is a mobile connection. Accordingly, in order to have access to the Network, you need to connect a laptop or computer to the Internet. Accordingly, the need for electricity. But at the same time in any, even hard-to-reach places, you can send messages, receive data and view multimedia. Tariffs, as a rule, providers provide in large quantities. Installation of 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.

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Representatives of

В России наиболее популярными фирмами, которые produce wireless models, are companies 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. These are models and E150 / 1550/1800/3131.
  • If we talk about models ZTE, then the most used are MF100 / 170/180/190/192/626/361.

There is no particular difference between the above modems.Basically, they differ only in their 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.

Connectivity

To have a small idea of ​​howA wireless modem for the Internet is being connected; it is necessary to consider the process on the example of one of them. It will be specifically about working with the router Huawei EC 5321U1.

In order to connect the router to the computer,You must use a USB cable. But the article describes the work with wireless models, so consider the process of connecting through a special module. When operating with it, the router performs the role of an access point. Before you begin to use, 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, the device should be turned on and off. After that, access to the Internet will be open. At the same time, no additional settings, changing options or contracting will be required.

Working with a 4G modem is completely minimized.since the procedure for connecting and activating the router is simplified to impossibility. In general, if you still need to set any parameters, you must use the properties on the interfaces. Access is provided to the standard address, which can be found on the manufacturer's website. If you connect the device via USB, then this resource will open automatically.

There are quite a few settings in this device, althoughordinary users using a router at home are unlikely to delve into these options. On the main page you can see the operating 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 by color on the paneldevice charge level, then 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 "General 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 need to go to the update page. The "Settings" section provides access to manage all parameters of the router. If there is no experience with this device, then you can use the “Settings Wizard”. Thanks to him, it is easy to make the basic settings for the minimum period. If you purchase the device directly from the manufacturer (this model is often used by the Intertelecom provider), then all settings have already been made. Accordingly, the connection of the router is minimized.

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Outcomes

Thus, virtually all wirelessmodems can be used immediately after connecting to the computer. The function "Dial-up connection" provides access to options that edit communication with the cellular network. In the VLAN section, you can adjust all the necessary parameters.

Consumers do not complain about this type of device.They use the most convenient and easy. If you buy a router from the provider, then there will be no problems with the settings. That is why you need to pay special attention to such modems.