Is this a good 4G router?

[InternetSwag]

What should I be looking for when buying a 4G router anyways?

I'm getting MTN Fixed LTE through Axxess. They want to give me a ZTE MF286C Router, I already own this one though;

AC750 Wireless Dual Band 4G LTE Router

This 4G LTE router lets you share your mobile network with up to 64 devices. Enjoy uninterrupted HD movies and rapid file downloads. The router comes with 4× fast Ethernet ports.

www.tp-link.com

Which one is better?

 

[Speedster]

What should I be looking for when buying a 4G router anyways?

I'm getting MTN Fixed LTE through Axxess. They want to give me a ZTE MF286C Router, I already own this one though;

AC750 Wireless Dual Band 4G LTE Router

This 4G LTE router lets you share your mobile network with up to 64 devices. Enjoy uninterrupted HD movies and rapid file downloads. The router comes with 4× fast Ethernet ports.

www.tp-link.com

Which one is better?

I was just about to post a similar question. The lan port on my B618 seems faulty so I need to replace it. Is B618 still in the best option or is there something newer around?

@cavedog?

 

[DanDango]

ZTE MF286C is a cat 6 router
TP-LINK Archer MR200 AC750 is a cat 4 router

Know your 4G: The different types of LTE explained

4G is a catch-all name for a wealth of wireless data systems, with each service provider using its spectrum in different ways. If you want a better insight into 4G, 4GX, 4G Plus and beyond, we've got all the 4G flavours explained right here.

www.cnet.com

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TP-LINK Archer MR200 AC750 work on all frequencies , 900mhz, 1800mhz, 2100mhz, 2300mhz, 2600mhz (All lte network will work)

ZTE MF286C only support 900mhz, 1800mhz, 2100mhz, 2600mhz (missing Telkom 2300mhz band)

I like the TP-Link but for mtn the Zte MF286C is fast. Maybe ask @cavedog his opinion. The best router is still a Huawei b618s-66d

Edit: if you really like TP-link check out the TP-Link MR600 AC1200 GB 4G Router.

Search results for: 'tp link ac1200 dual band gigabit router enjoy 4g speed sharing everywhere' - Incredible Connection

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www.incredible.co.za

 

[DanDango]

I was just about to post a similar question. The lan port on my B618 seems faulty so I need to replace it. Is B618 still in the best option or is there something newer around?

Maybe the Huawei LTE CPE B818-2634G Cat19 Router
Link:

Takealot

 

[Speedster]

Maybe the Huawei LTE CPE B818-2634G Cat19 Router
Link:

Takealot

That looks like a beast! How does it compare to the above mentioned tp link?

 

[DanDango]

That looks like a beast! How does it compare to the above mentioned tp link?

Huawei LTE CPE B818 is better/faster, If it's in your budget I'll get it. The biggest problem is 5G is rolling out but I don't see any local router stock of Huawei 5G CPE Pro H112-372 or H112-370

Huawei 5G CPE Pro, SmartHome 5G dual-band Wi-Fi, for ultra-fast connection in med-large homes, businesses or travel homes. Connects to 64 devices, App for complete control & 2 year warranty: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[InternetSwag]

ZTE MF286C is a cat 6 router
TP-LINK Archer MR200 AC750 is a cat 4 router

Know your 4G: The different types of LTE explained

4G is a catch-all name for a wealth of wireless data systems, with each service provider using its spectrum in different ways. If you want a better insight into 4G, 4GX, 4G Plus and beyond, we've got all the 4G flavours explained right here.

www.cnet.com

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TP-LINK Archer MR200 AC750 work on all frequencies , 900mhz, 1800mhz, 2100mhz, 2300mhz, 2600mhz (All lte network will work)

ZTE MF286C only support 900mhz, 1800mhz, 2100mhz, 2600mhz (missing Telkom 2300mhz band)

I like the TP-Link but for mtn the Zte MF286C is fast. Maybe ask @cavedog his opinion. The best router is still a Huawei b618s-66d

Edit: if you really like TP-link check out the TP-Link MR600 AC1200 GB 4G Router.

Search results for: 'tp link ac1200 dual band gigabit router enjoy 4g speed sharing everywhere' - Incredible Connection

Incredible Connection is a brand of JD Consumer Electronics and Appliances. We have the widest range of leading national and international brands and work hard at supplying products that, while pushing the technology boundaries, make a practical difference in any home or business environment.

www.incredible.co.za

Thanks
My initial thoughts are usually that service providers are trying to screw us over with the routers they give.
So if you guys say that ZTE is good, I'll go ahead and take the plunge?

Any objections?

 

[InternetSwag]

Huawei LTE CPE B818 is better/faster, If it's in your budget I'll get it. The biggest problem is 5G is rolling out but I don't see any local router stock of Huawei 5G CPE Pro H112-372 or H112-370

Huawei 5G CPE Pro, SmartHome 5G dual-band Wi-Fi, for ultra-fast connection in med-large homes, businesses or travel homes. Connects to 64 devices, App for complete control & 2 year warranty: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy

www.amazon.co.uk

When is 5g going live is the rollout faster than fiber?

 

[Speedster]

When is 5g going live is the rollout faster than fiber?

Judging by the spread of coronavirus, rollout is proceeding well

 

[Willie Trombone]

What should I be looking for when buying a 4G router anyways?

I'm getting MTN Fixed LTE through Axxess. They want to give me a ZTE MF286C Router, I already own this one though;

AC750 Wireless Dual Band 4G LTE Router

This 4G LTE router lets you share your mobile network with up to 64 devices. Enjoy uninterrupted HD movies and rapid file downloads. The router comes with 4× fast Ethernet ports.

www.tp-link.com

Which one is better?

Axxess sucks on MTN. Just saying.

 

[Jake45]

I think you can only use one of four routers for MTN Fixed LTE on Axxess - Huawei B525, B612, B618 or ZTE MF286. If you have to pay R1800 as well as an additional R50 per month over the SIM only option I would rather look for a secondhand B618 Cat 9 router on MyBroadband Classifieds, Carbonite, Gumtree or OLX. I have seen secondhand B618-22d (Rain version) selling for around R1500. I don't think that it's worth spending R2000+ on a Cat 6 MF286 router as the new 4G and 5G devices are much more capable and only cost a bit more. The B818 is selling for around R3300 I believe but it has still not been approved for use on the MTN Fixed LTE network.

 

[InternetSwag]

Axxess sucks on MTN. Just saying.

isnt it area dependent? should i rather use telkom?

 

[Jake45]

Webafrica apparently sells refurbished B525 and B618 routers for R999 but I'm not sure whether there are any conditions attached.

Fixed LTE | Fixed Wireless Internet - Webafrica

Webafrica Fixed LTE hooks you up with racy-fast Internet at sexy prices using our free-to-use plug and play wireless router.

www.webafrica.co.za

 

[Willie Trombone]

isnt it area dependent? should i rather use telkom?

I think it's their network. Poor international speeds is what I was getting. The same tower on Supersonic got me up to 10mbps international. They have their own issues though. I'm on Afrihost now, more consistent than both but not lighting up the sky speed wise. I might switch to Vodacom business or maybe I'll try MWeb MTN.

 

[Ragnarök]

Can I switch my Axxess MTN fixed LTE sim from the ZTE router to a B315 , will MTN block it ?

 

[Speedster]

Huawei LTE CPE B818 is better/faster, If it's in your budget I'll get it. The biggest problem is 5G is rolling out but I don't see any local router stock of Huawei 5G CPE Pro H112-372 or H112-370

Huawei 5G CPE Pro, SmartHome 5G dual-band Wi-Fi, for ultra-fast connection in med-large homes, businesses or travel homes. Connects to 64 devices, App for complete control & 2 year warranty: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy

www.amazon.co.uk

Are there different versions of the B818 (like with the B618)? @cavedog

 

[cavedog]

Are there different versions of the B818 (like with the B618)? @cavedog

I think there is. I saw on 4gltemall different versions of it.

Huawei B818-263 5G Router | Huawei B818 5G LTE Cat19 Gigabit CPE Specs

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www.4gltemall.com

Ideally you want Huawei B818-263 it supports every single band on every network in SA.

 

[Speedster]

I think there is. I saw on 4gltemall different versions of it.

Huawei B818-263 5G Router | Huawei B818 5G LTE Cat19 Gigabit CPE Specs

Check Huawei B818 5G LTE CPE features, specifications, Huawei B818 external antenna, firmware, interfaces, Huawei B818-263 5G Router settings, user manual/guide, buy Unlocked Huawei B818 5G LTE CPE from www.4gltemall.com

www.4gltemall.com

Ideally you want Huawei B818-263 it supports every single band on every network in SA.

Ordered on Takealot. Once that arrives I'll be flogging my B618-65d. I've heard they're popular...

 

[rodga]

Ordered on Takealot. Once that arrives I'll be flogging my B618-65d. I've heard they're popular...

only popular with a working lan port though

 

[Speedster]

only popular with a working lan port though

I'll be upfront about the intermittent LAN issues to the buyer. It's worked fantastically for me as a WiFi only device