Beeline routers. We connect and configure a Beeline router Mobile Beeline 4g router for 790

An ambiguous 4G device, slightly out of line with modern directions and trends in “router construction”. In terms of its working qualities it is very good. Out of habit, the lack of information on the display was very annoying, but over time I came to terms with it. Still, the main thing in a mobile router is the reliability of the connection in changing conditions, plus a durable battery. And with this the MF90 is fine.

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Mobile router with LTE (4G) support, manufacturer - ZTE Corporation (China), model MF90. SIM card of standard size (mini SIM). The router is locked to work on the Beeline network, the price of the device is 2,950 rubles. in the operator's offices and showrooms. The battery has a capacity of 2,300 mAh, enough for 6-7 hours of active Web surfing or 4-5 hours of downloading programs and content. Supports microSD memory cards up to 32 GB, access to files on the card from the Web interface and/or via USB connection.

The number of simultaneously connected users is up to 10, Wi-Fi operation in the 5 GHz band is provided. There is a mode of operation as a repeater.

In the settings, you can select any of the standards or automatic mode with priorities 4G - 3G - 2G. Combined 3G/2G mode (without 4G) is not provided. Supported bands and standards: GSM 1800 / GSM 900, UMTS 2100 / UMTS 900, LTE 1800 / LTE 2600 / LTE 800. There is no support for LTE TDD (FDD only), but this version of the standard is of interest only to some MTS subscribers in the capital.

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The router appeared in Beeline back in January, but I missed it, I confess. Not least because of some of the stupidity of the new site. Even now, already knowing for sure that there was a description of this device, I couldn’t find it for about five minutes. As a result, he spat and set Yandex on the Beeline website, which “will find everything.” I found it right away, and I should have started with this, but somehow it was wrong. Okay, I’ll chalk it up to my own stupidity, the end result is important. Our preliminary review (more like an announcement) was published in January, you can read it. But there were only the most basic characteristics.

I already wrote that the market niche for pocket routers has significantly “collapsed” due to the popularity and comparative cheapness of Android smartphones. Phones are updated quickly, sell the old one for 500 rubles. many are lazy or do not allow the famous amphibian. How to use a smartphone that has become unnecessary? As a router, nothing else. Therefore, now either routers with 4G or devices with radically better parameters and functionality have consumer value. It's better to have both in one bottle. Manufacturers understand this as well as you and I, so they try to equip their mobile routers with all sorts of “adult” enticements such as 5 GHz Wi-Fi, repeater mode and other amenities. The path is correct, but I repeat: the main advantages remain the stability of the connection in different conditions and sufficient battery life.

As for today’s “experimental subject,” the specimen is interesting. The device has its own face, and it is noticeably different from the popular analogues of the Huawei corporation. It can be assumed that ZTE showed conservatism and did not introduce informative displays, maintaining a simple and inexpensive LED display, simply adding modern modes and additional “chips”. Or, on the contrary, we took the path of minimalism in display and settings, deliberately designing a device “for blondes.” The truth is most likely somewhere in the middle.

Equipment and design

A standard set of the router itself, a battery in a separate package, a connecting cable, a charger, a SIM card and a “User Manual”. I received the kit without a “Manual”, which did not turn out to be a problem. The required “Manual” was found on the Beeline website in pdf format, another copy is embedded in the “Help” menu of the Web management interface.

As for the design, it is standard and without any frills, an ordinary boat. The color is white, no chrome-look inserts or buttons. Three LED indicators are hidden under a narrow black stripe. Personally, I like white color better, but it's a matter of taste. The bad thing is that the white matte case is quite easily soiled and easily collects all the dust and dirt.

The dimensions are quite modest, the proportions are normal. Compared to its “colleagues” from Huawei, the router is slightly narrower and longer. The dimensions of the device are determined by a 2,300 mAh battery, which occupies the bulk of the internal volume. The side edges are flat and without slope, which allows you to place the router vertically and see the indicators. Which, unlike the TFT screen, do not turn off while the router is running.

There are two control buttons on the front panel, nice. But the power button is very soft and not recessed; rather, it even protrudes by a fraction of a millimeter. Which sometimes leads to spontaneous shutdown of the device. I encountered this a couple of times with a router in the pocket of a soft backpack and was ready to swear at the glitchy electronics, but in another pocket the effect disappeared. This prompted me to search for external causes of unexpected shutdowns. Unpleasant, but not fatal if you know it and take it into account in everyday use.

Design

Almost the entire internal volume of the case is occupied by the rechargeable battery; we’ll talk about the power supply separately. The antennas are located at the bottom of the body. Based on the results of measurements with the router in different “poses,” I got the impression that the radio unit works somewhat better in a horizontal position. But I didn’t see a pronounced dependence and I could be wrong.

The microUSB socket is on the left side, there are also two antenna sockets (MIMO), covered with plugs. There is nothing on the other edges. On the front panel there is a power on/off button and a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Connection) button.

Inside there is a slot for a SIM card and a microSD memory card, supporting cards up to 32 GB. The design of the microSD socket is not quite the usual one; the cutout in the plastic body forms a petal with a small protrusion. When installing the card, the petal must be slightly pressed down; after installation, it will straighten, and the protrusion will securely fix the card. The solution is no worse (if not better) than the traditional sliding “lock”, but not everyone can figure it out right away. However, during the process of inserting the memory card, the required pressure on the petal occurs naturally.

To open the back cover, you need to move it forward a few millimeters, as indicated by the small triangle on the case. The triangle is visible only upon careful inspection, but I hope that it won’t come down to a chisel and even the not very attentive owner of the router will look at the “Manual”, in which the method of opening the case is described in detail and with a picture. It is difficult to say how reliably the lid will be fixed after months of use, but I did not see any prerequisites for rapid loosening.

Controls and display

There is almost nothing to write about external controls due to the minimal number of these controls on the router itself; most settings are available only through the Web interface. But there are some peculiarities in the operation of the two buttons.

I already wrote about the possibility of spontaneously pressing the soft power button; to turn the router on or off, you need to hold it pressed for 5 seconds. A short press on the button wakes the router from sleep mode. The default setting is 10 minutes. Good for saving energy, but inconvenient in cases where the smartphone is configured to automatically turn off Wi-Fi when there is no activity and the screen is locked. Setting it for half an hour or an hour seems more reasonable to me, but it’s a business decision. The main thing is to know about this feature, otherwise I have already seen several complaints about “unexplained” shutdowns of the device.

The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Connection) button turns on this connection with a long press, and with a short press it turns on or off the Wi-Fi module. Can be useful when connecting the router to a computer via cable.

There are three LED indicators: battery, Wi-Fi and cellular network. The status and modes are indicated by the light (off - flashing - constantly on) and the color of the indicator (from one to three). In total, a three-color LED can display up to seven different states, and a two-color LED can display up to five.

In the User's Guide, most modes are described in the table (see above). In general, everything is logical and memorable without much difficulty. A few notes on the convenience of the display and “undocumented” modes:

• When the charger is connected, the battery indicator may also turn red. This will happen if there is intense data transfer during charging and the battery begins to overheat. In such a situation, the controller stops charging and starts it again after the battery temperature drops. They could have written about this in the “Manual,” otherwise inexplicable redness of indicators is always scary.
• During the discharge process (normal mode), the color of the indicator changes to red very early, when the charge level is about 50% of the capacity. It's not terrible, but slightly annoying. It also starts flashing red a little early, when the remaining charge is about 20%.
• There is a very lack of indication of the data network type. The blue color indicates 4G, but the green color is “dedicated” to 3G and 2G, there is no difference. The third color (red) was used to indicate a failure or absence of a SIM card. And one more thing: as in other routers, the connection and data transfer indicator sometimes lies, showing normal mode when there is actually no connection to the Internet. Rarely, but it happens.

Of course, I would like to see more useful information. For example, the number of connected users, the operating Wi-Fi range (2.4. or 5 GHz), the remaining battery capacity in %, the amount of transmitted and received data, the operating mode (router or repeater), SMS messages... The informative TFT display is not only more expensive, but also much more power-hungry, so it turns off and you have to click something to view information. And the LEDs are constantly on.

Almost all the necessary information can be obtained through the web interface; as an option, you can prepare a link on the smartphone screen and open it in the browser. But this is not always convenient and not everyone likes it. The mobile application is already better, more on that below. The ideal solution would be an e-ink display, but in this direction of development we still see only the first, not very successful attempts. In general, there is no perfection yet and there is something to strive for.

Battery and power consumption

An important aspect that interests many. Although Beeline positions the mobile router as “Internet at home and outside the home,” the device is focused primarily on working outside the home, and battery life is one of the key parameters.

A battery with a capacity of 2,300 mAh is no longer a compromise, as in the Huawei E5372 (1,780 mAh), in our ZTE MF90 the battery capacity is 30% larger. But it doesn’t even reach the “reference” 3,000 mAh in the Huawei E271 router. It is clear that there is never too much battery, but 2,300 mAh has always been enough for me for a full day with a reserve under any operating conditions for home, work and on the road. At the same time, I diligently watched all the videos that came across “on topic”, about 6-8 per day. If you don’t download movies and don’t have fun with torrents, then the mode of use is acceptable: put it on charge before going to bed and during the day you don’t have to think about whether it’s enough or not. Unfortunately, without a battery in the case, the router will not turn on and you will not be able to save the battery in this way.

I already wrote about the energy saving mode with the router “falling asleep” after a certain period of inactivity, the default setting is 10 minutes. The second way to save the battery is a three-position Wi-Fi transmitter power switch. With active Web surfing, the savings are small, but in conjunction with a smartphone, battery life increases. I like this manual control more than the automatic reduction in power when the external power is turned off, but again, it’s a matter of taste. If you need to frequently switch the transmitter power, it is more convenient to use a “proprietary” Android application.

The charger has a current of 1 A; the router’s battery charges from it in about four hours. The only advantage is its compactness; the size of the charger is not much larger than a regular power plug. If size is not critical, then it is better to use a more powerful power source.

Characteristics

The set of bands is standard for Russia; here we have nothing remarkable. If you need an “omnivorous” device for traveling around different countries and/or for the prospect of the emergence of LTE in new bands for this technology, then the Huawei E5372 looks preferable. But the fleet of mobile routers is updated quite quickly, and by then something new will probably appear. DC HSPA+ in 3G is supported, this is very important now.

I read bitter complaints on the forum about the lack of support for Windows 8.1 in USB connection mode to a computer. I don't think many people would need this these days, but keep it in mind. Perhaps a firmware update will be released over time.

The 5GHz Wi-Fi band is supported, which can be quite useful in office blocks and apartment buildings. Indeed, the 2.4 GHz range can be very noisy, and the free (for now) 5 GHz helps out. Simultaneous operation of Wi-Fi in the 5 and 2.4 GHz bands is not provided.

The repeater mode (called Wi-Fi Internet in the settings) is available and works. Unfortunately, switching only manually via the Web interface is quite tedious. There is no "quick" switch in the Android app. There is no automatic switch to router mode when the “donor” Wi-Fi network is lost, and there is no reverse switch either. Which makes this function niche and of little interest to most consumers. There is, and thank God it will be useful to someone.

I should also note that the quality of the additional access point mode did not impress me at all. The speed “sags” by two and a half times, the delay time also doubles. That is, it makes sense to use it only in individual cases of urgent need, and not on an ongoing basis.

Control

I hope everyone has already understood that we cannot do without a Web interface with this router. At least for the initial setup of parameters and the successful completion of the three-level quest “starting the device after removing it from the box.” Design – of course, the “tile” that has filled all interfaces.

The included SIM card will not work just like that; the starting balance needs to be activated. The easiest way to do this is from the Web interface, which itself will offer to carry out this simple task. Next, it would be harmless to replace a strong, but completely unmemorable password for the Wi-Fi network created by the router.

I almost forgot. If you plan to use the router with another Beeline SIM card, then this is not prohibited. But you should keep in mind the possible APN mismatch. By default, the router is equipped with an Internet tariff of the “home mobile” Internet category with an access point (APN) home.beeline.ru, the same APN is initially set in the router settings. If you want to use a SIM card with the “Highway” option (for example), then do not forget to change the profile to Beeline Internet (APN internet.beeline.ru), otherwise nothing will work for you.

Then you would need to change the default “Manual” to “Automatic”, otherwise each session of interaction with the Internet through the router will begin with visiting a Web page to connect the device to the network. The “On Demand” (or “On Request”, I don’t remember exactly) mode is not provided in the interface.

The Web interface itself does not cause any feeling of rejection and almost all the necessary settings are present. The coveted information about the battery status, the number of connected devices and the current connection standard is also present right in the interface header. It shows the current data transfer speed, but unfortunately does not record information about the maximum achieved. And, what is much worse, there is no counter for the volume of transmitted and received data. An oversight or an insidious attempt to persuade the user to use the Turbo button? In any case, it's inconvenient.

We have already discussed Wi-Fi settings, here is a screenshot for reference. The interface allows you to connect only using the 802.11 n standard; you can manually select one of 13 Wi-Fi frequency channels. Firewall and router settings are also present.

The three-level menu structure is unusual and not very intuitive. After selecting a second-level item, a “checkmark” appears next to its name; clicking on it opens the third-level menu, a sort of square-nested transition route. But the menu structure is described in detail in the User's Guide. The same one into which we look only when faced with a specific insurmountable difficulty.

Easy access to the microSD memory card is implemented via a web interface, which is already a standard solution these days. You don't have to enable HTTP access (it's disabled by default), in which case the contents of the memory card will only be available when the router is connected via USB. With open HTTP access, you do not need to enter separate passwords, but the developers have taken care of additional “safeties”: you can enable read-only mode and/or open general access only to a certain section of the card.

The Play Market for Android has a “proprietary” ZTE application for managing this corporation’s mobile routers. It seems that it appeared quite recently, some of even the declared functions do not work. And a lot is missing: there are no mode switches, network type indication, traffic counter, settings, access to the memory card, etc. But a number of “useful things” are present, and there is hope for development and improvement, the last update is dated April 1st of this of the year. You can download the application (link to Play Market).

Impressions from work

I remembered the ancient proverb about “So do you want checkers or go?” The MF 90 rides very well, I was even surprised. And I’ve already had these routers... You understand.

With the speed “up” and “down” everything is fine. In the screenshot on the left is the ZTE MF90, on the right is the MR-100-1 pocket router. The location (within 5 cm accuracy), time, network and SM card are the same. There were several measurements, which showed options that roughly corresponded to the average results. Comparable, although the MF90 turned out to be slightly faster on average.

Under the same conditions and at approximately the same time, the Huawei E392 modem consistently showed noticeably better results for data reception (“down”), which is also not surprising. And once again it confirms that as a stationary solution, a modem usually works better than a mobile router.

The speed depends on the location, time and load on a particular base station. But if the network is ready to provide decent speeds, then the router works fine. What I liked most was the stability and stability of the connection. In two weeks of active use, my router froze only three (!) times and required a reboot, of which twice in the subway. A couple more times the data transfer did not start after switching on, although all the “lights” blinked as expected, confidently demonstrating the successful connection. In some places 3G works quickly, in others not so much, the same can be said about 2G. But it works, and does not “freeze” waiting for a reboot. And it switches between networks quite quickly, without freezing in 3G after entering the LTE network coverage area.

There are no complaints about the Wi-Fi module either. In the middle position of the power control, the range is approximately the same as that of analogues; in the maximum power position, the coverage is better than average, although not much better. In the minimum power position it is slightly better than a smartphone in access point mode. In repeater mode it works frankly weakly, I already wrote about this.

The battery capacity is not ideal, but it is enough for a day of work. Perhaps the main complaints are the lack of clear indications and mode switches on the router itself; for every little thing you have to go to the Web interface and thoughtfully fiddle around there.

Summary

The definition of “ambiguous” in the first lines of the review did not appear by chance. There are inconveniences when using, not everything is thought out and not all additional functions work as we would like. On the other hand, this is just “drive or checkers”; the machine copes with its main responsibilities well and stably. If the checkered features listed above don’t bother you, then the MF90 is unlikely to disappoint.

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A mobile router with 3G/4G support was unimaginable just a few years ago. Now, routers with 3G/4G support are everywhere replacing obsolete routers of previous generations.

Types of Beeline routers

Beeline 3G/4G routers can be divided into two types.

• The first is compact portable routers with a battery. These 3G/4G routers are very popular among everyone who cares about mobility and constant stable access to the Beeline Internet. A portable 3G/4G router can also be an excellent gift for almost any resident of a metropolis.
• The second type of 3G/4G routers are large stationary switches that, in addition to 3G/4G, also support LAN or fiber optic cable connections. Such 3G/4G routers will be an excellent purchase for home and office. They will be able to provide you with an almost uninterrupted connection to the Internet under absolutely any conditions. Even if the wired connection is interrupted for some reason (cable damage or technical work on the operator’s side), your connection to the Internet will not be interrupted due to the Beeline SIM card inserted into the router. As a rule, you can also connect an antenna to such powerful 3G/4G routers to strengthen the Beeline signal.

Don't know which 3G/4G router to buy for Beeline? Call us or request a call back. Our specialists will choose the most suitable equipment for you.

Changing the parameters of the Beeline router is done in its web interface. You can access it after going to the address indicated on a special sticker. For 4G routers it is located under the battery. There is also a password used for authorization.

The router control panel interface is designed in Metro style. Among its features we can highlight integration with SIM card data. Right in the browser, you can view and edit messages and contacts stored in the SIM memory. The start page also contains a section with current connection settings. The upper right corner displays the current battery level, Wi-Fi reception and SIM card status.

Important! Beeline MF90 routers support two connection technologies: 3G and 4G.

Beeline service management

To go to the user’s personal account, you will need to receive an SMS with an access password. You can request a message in the corresponding section “Personal Account”. Parameters are changed on an external site.

The “Services” section provides the ability to change additional connection properties. In this case, USSD commands are used, which must be entered into a special text field. You can view the list of available services on the Beeline operator website.

Setting up connection and Wi-Fi

Go to Settings -> Network. By default, autostart is set: a connection is established every time you turn on the Beeline router. If necessary, this value can be changed, but in this case, to connect you will need to log into the web interface each time. Also in this tab you can select whether a roaming connection is required.

Note! Tariffing for Internet roaming differs from the cost of use within the Russian Federation.

To change your wireless network settings, go to the “Wi-Fi” section. Here you can set the name of the network, select the type of encryption and set the password used to connect. The “Access Point Isolation” parameter is responsible for the local connection. After turning it on, devices will be able to connect to the Internet, but there will be no possibility of transferring data between them. The “Network name transfer” field is responsible for Wi-Fi visibility. When set to "Disable", Wi-Fi will become hidden. You can limit the number of connected devices in the “Maximum connections” section.

Important! For maximum network security, use letters, numbers, and special characters in your Wi-Fi password.

Advanced Wi-Fi options are available in the Advanced Settings section. Most 3G/4G routers from this provider support operation in two bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. But unlike home routers, simultaneous operation of two networks at different frequencies is impossible. It is recommended to select the 5 GHz frequency if all your devices can operate on it. This will allow for higher data transfer rates and noise immunity. The remaining values ​​on this page can be left unchanged.

Beeline provides the optimal solution for users who know how to “kill several birds with one stone.” This is an inexpensive but reliable 4G router made in China, complete with convenient mobile Internet communication packages. The device can distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi wireless technology to up to 10 gadgets simultaneously.

The device does not have unnecessary functionality; Beeline has selected and is selling a WiFi router for its subscribers with good characteristics in terms of data transfer speed and battery capacity. One full charge is usually enough to use a 4G router from morning to evening, and if you set the energy saving mode, then for a couple of days.

Router features

Often, a person who has purchased a 4G router simply inserts a SIM card into the device and immediately starts using the Beeline WiFi router with the existing default settings.

4G router functionality

The 4G format provides significant data transfer speeds using the connection provided by the Beeline mobile operator, which reaches 0.1 GBit/s when receiving data and up to 0.05 GBit/s when sending. The router package includes only the essentials: the 4G Wi Fi router itself, a manual, a cable and adapter for charging from a 220 Volt network, and a rechargeable battery.

The device is ideal for trips and trips, as it has small dimensions and very light weight (only 150 g). Additionally, the device has connectors for external antennas, which can increase signal quality. And also this small gadget from Beeline can make its collective use comfortable, thanks to the presence of a microSD slot, in the memory of which you can store various information, video and media files for sharing among friends and colleagues.

In the case when there is no 4G, the device works perfectly with 2G and 3G.

Technical parameters of the Wi-Fi router

The parameters of the 4G device from Beeline are as follows:

1. Operates in the 4G LTE FDD standard (speed reaches 0.1 GBit/s when receiving data and up to 0.05 GBit/s when sending);
2. The figures are slightly lower with DC-HSPA (42 and 6 MBit/s reception/transmission, respectively);
3. The lowest figures for EDGE/GPRS are 236 KBit/s.

The device can simultaneously provide access to the World Wide Web for ten gadgets with Wi-Fi function. It is possible to use microSD up to 32 Gb.

Works great with computers and is compatible with the following OS:

1. Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8;
2. Apple Mac OS X 10.6 – 10.8.

Setup procedure

Beeline employees, when selling this Wi-Fi router, warn against making adjustments to the profile settings, which often cause problems with the operation of the device. If the user already has experience installing a SIM card into a phone, then he can easily cope with a similar procedure for a Wi-Fi router on his own. The connection for changing parameters is provided both via a USB socket and via a web page. If you connect the router to a PC via a USB connector, the software will be installed automatically.

Note: specialists from Beeline categorically prohibit disconnecting the USB plug while installing the Wi-Fi network parameters settings application.

The action algorithm consists of the following sequential steps:

In areas where there is no mobile coverage from Beeline, the settings provide a special function, to activate which you simply need to check the box “Connect to a network while roaming.” If you use this option, the Internet will continue to work thanks to the provision of cellular network services by another operator.

You can manually specify the connection frequencies of Wi-Fi devices. It is necessary, as indicated above, to enter the web settings and specify the optimal frequency. If there are too many connected gadgets on the channel you are using, you should switch to an unoccupied one.

Micro SD card

It is possible to share information, data, media and video files from an SD memory card with friends and colleagues. To do this, you need to set the appropriate parameters in the Control Panel, as shown in the figure below.

For security purposes and to maintain the integrity of stored files on the memory card, it is recommended to set the “read only” checkbox.

How to save battery charge on your Wi-Fi device?

To resolve this issue, you need to do the following:

1. Enter the “Device” section;
2. Next, go to the “Energy Saving” tab and check the “Small wi-fi radius” checkbox;
3. Click "Apply".

Since the main charge hog in the device is the antenna, reducing the distance to Internet-consuming smartphones and tablets will significantly reduce the energy consumption of the device’s battery.

4G WiFi Router ZTE MF90 from Beeline is a convenient solution for home use when connecting to the Internet via 4G. It ensures reliable operation of multiple devices.

The 4G LTE standard allows for asynchronous data exchange through a connection to the Beeline cellular operator at fairly high speeds: up to 100 Mbit/s for reception and up to 50 Mbit/s for data transmission. These speeds are provided with a good level of cellular radio signal. Client devices are connected to the router via a wireless network operating according to the 802.11b, g, n standard. Almost all Wi-Fi devices support it.

Thanks to its small dimensions, comparable to the size of an average smartphone, and light weight (only about 150 grams), the device from Beeline is optimal for connecting to the 4G network while traveling. A convenient option of the ZTE MF90 is the ability to connect external antennas that support MIMO (multiple input and output) wireless technology. This allows you to increase the speed, quality and range of the router and use it as a stationary device for connecting to the Internet. Another small addition makes the router convenient for group work: the ZTE MF90 device supports microSD installation, which allows you to make it a shared storage for data, music or video files.

If there is no high-quality signal in the 4G standard, the ZTE MF90 router can transmit data using 3G and 2G standards.

Characteristics

The router has optimal technical characteristics for home use.

It operates in the following standard ranges:

• digital standard for mobile information transmission GSM;
• high speed LTE FDD standard
• universal standard UMTS.

1. The highest speed is the 4G LTE FDD standard: it reaches 100 / 50 Mbit/s in asynchronous mode (reception / transmission).
2. The speed of DC-HSPA+ is somewhat lower: the limits are 42 / 6 Mbit/s when transmitting information.
3. The speed of EDGE/GPRS is the lowest: it is only 236 Kbps.

The ZTE MF90 WIFI router allows you to support up to 10 user connections over the network. This is more than enough for home use.

MicroSD support allows you to install a memory card up to 32 GB. It is possible to directly connect in access point mode to computers running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 or Apple Mac OS X 10.6 – 10.8 operating systems.

Settings

When starting to configure a 4G router yourself, you need to take into account an important recommendation from Beeline. Do not make changes to your profile settings unless absolutely necessary. Entering incorrect parameters into the profile settings may result in your router not being able to connect to the Internet.

The SIM card and microSD are installed in the same way as in a regular smartphone. Connection to control the device is possible both via a USB connector and via a web interface. When you connect the device to your computer's USB input, installation of the control software will begin automatically. It is not recommended to disconnect the USB connection during the installation of the router management program.

To connect to the device via a wireless network, you must remember the WiFi network SSID and password. This information is located under the back cover of the device.
To connect your computer to the router, you need to configure the wireless connection settings to automatically allocate an IP address to the user. The next step is to connect to the device’s control console via a browser at one of two addresses http://m.home/ or http://192.168.0.1.

Let's look at the basic settings that may be useful when using the device.

When you connect to the router for the first time, you must remember to change the administrator access password. The default password on all devices is “admin”. You need to change it by inventing your own to prevent unauthorized people from accessing the device.

The control panel provides the ability to perform routine operations related to reflecting the balance status and replenishing the account.

If you do not want to visit Web pages every time you connect to the network, you need to change the connection parameters. The default option is Manual. By switching the mode to “Automatic”, you bypass the connection settings page.

If you need to access the Internet far from the coverage area of ​​the Beeline cellular operator network, you should select the “Connect to the Internet while roaming” option in the settings. This will give you the opportunity to connect through another mobile provider.

If you use a Beeline SIM card with a tariff that is not included in the “home mobile Internet” group, be prepared for problems. It is possible that the access points upon connection will not match the settings for this tariff. The default APN is the line home.beeline.ru. On other tariff plans, you will have to use the APN setting: internet.beeline.ru line to select the appropriate profile.

Control

It was mentioned above that it is possible to select the connection frequencies of wifi devices. Through the web-based control console, the desired frequency with the required channel bandwidth is selected. If one frequency is overloaded by other devices, you can switch to another.

Changing the frequency is sometimes useful if you have many WiFi devices in your home.

Once you install the SD card, you can configure access to it. On the control panel, access is established via a USB connection or shared access via the HTTP protocol. You can also protect the card by setting it to read-only mode.

The ZTE MF90 has a useful option for economical use of battery power if there is no 220 V voltage source at hand. If client devices are close, you can set the “short wifi radius” parameter. In this operating mode, the signal power is reduced and the main energy consumer - the radio antenna - is switched to an economical operating mode. If you select a short transition time to standby mode for the “small radius”, then the battery life of the device can reach 2-3 days without recharging. In normal operation, the battery charge lasts for one day.