HUAWEI E5 Family (3G 4G Pocket WiFi E5830, E5830S, E5832, E585, E583C, E560, E586, E5331, E5332, E5151, E587, E5756, E589, E5776)

It would be lucky if you or your friend around have HUAWEI E5 Pocket WiFi Hotspot, you can easily share the wireless network via this device. As the world leading Pocket WiFi Hotspot, more and more people get to know the star from HUAWEI Portable 3G Router. When traveling, business trip, outdoor acctivities, you may feel enjoyable and convenient if you have a pocket WiFi HUAWEI E5.

 So what is HUAWEI E5 Pocket WiFi? For Pocket WiFi, it's easy to understand, but for HUAWEI E5, it could be a long but fantastic story.   HUAWEI E5, the original factory model should be E583X, was firstly released at  at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2009. Japan was the first country to introduce this mobile WiFi Hotspot(named HUAWEI E5830) to demestic and launched to commerce. As the developed market for electronics, Japanese like this portable 3G router very much, which made HUAWEI E5830 (The frist generation of HUAWEI E5 Pocket WiFi). Per the report from HUAWEI, the sales record of HUAWEI E5 pocket WiFi reached 300,000 units at the end of 2009. Now more than 40 networks operators are ordering HUAWEI E5 and introduce them to their domestic electronic users. Of course, they are not introducing the first generation of HUAWEI E5, HUAWEI have already launched 4th generation Pocket WiFi E5. Let us see what's the stars of 4 generations.

  First Generation-- HUAWEI E583X(E5830, E5830S, E585, E583C, E560) 7.2Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot


 As we introduced before, HUAWEI E583X opened the market for 3G Pocket WiFi based on its portability and easy use. The E5830s mobile Wi-Fi device connects to devices using its wireless interface, providing Internet access through any Wi-Fi device, mobile phone, game console, digital camera, notebook and PDA. Key features include: intelligent power control, temperature protection, web messages, web SD card information sharing, small screen page setting and screen display of statuses.     Huawei announced the launch of its next-generation mobile Wi-Fi device, the E583C in July 2010. Huawei developed the E585 based on feedback from consumers and UK wireless carrier Three, including a start-up button and OLED display detailing information such as signal strength, 3G or HSDPA connectivity, number of devices connected to the hub, battery level, and the network being used. This improvement makes HUAWEI E585 and E583C easier to operate and connection status more visible. They are equipped with a personal mobile WiFi hotspot to support maximum of 5 compatible devices. Sometimes, with USB cable, users can get one more device to access internet. These devices include notebooks, iPads, or handheld gaming consoles etc..

 Huawei E583C Mobile 3G Router seems more popular because it adopts a new design with a 1-inch color OLED display that shows information such as network operator details, signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, and battery level. And with the external antenna, users in rural area or low signal area could have external option to enhance their connection speed. The E583c converts 3.5G HSPA mobile signal into Wi-Fi coverage, automatically creating Internet access and individual Wi-Fi hotspots for up to five Wi-Fi-enabled digital devices. It can also provide simultaneous Internet access to a sixth device when it is connected to a laptop computer via a USB cable. HUAWEI E583c Pocket WiFi Router should be a revolution model fro HUAWEI because from this model, HUAWEI began to sell HUAWEI E5 with their own brand, but they maintain the channel with the operators. It's a time of strategy change, HUAWEI want to build their own brand, not just the producer for operator carriers.

 HUAWEI E560 Portable 3G Hotspot comes out recently, but seems it's not a popular model because its price in high range and no more new style on this device, just copy the function of HUAWEI E585, and change appearance to HUAWEI E586, then E560 was born.   The key features of HUAWEI E5 first generation is that they support HSDPA 7.2Mbps and 5 WiFi enabled devices could share wireless network (one more via USB cable).


Second Generation-- HUAWEI E586 E5331 E5332 E5151 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps Mobile WiFi Hotspot  


 With the network upgrade, there must be new devices to support the higher network. Then HUAWEI E5 second generation comes out. HUAWEI E586 Mobile WiFi Router was ther first model for 2nd generation. On 17 August 2011, UK Three announced its new high-speed mobile Wi-Fi device: the Huawei-built E586 MiFi, the first mobile Wi-Fi device in the UK to feature next generation HSPA+ mobile broadband technology.. But due to price, HUAWEI E586 3G WiFi Router seems not as popular as first generation models. If you use the device with contract, E586 is considerable. And there is branch model E586ES with external antenna ports.


New WiFi hotspots follow to meet customers’ preference. HUAWEI E5331 Mobile WiFi comes out with very good price and slim appearance, it soon become the best seller in Middle East and Europe. It supports HSPA+ data service up to 21.6Mbps and HSPA+ upload up to 5.76Mbps. With connection time in only 5 second, it becomes more attractive to the users who want easy setup and fast connection with high speed link. Few people know E5331 mobile HSPA+ router has a sister model HUAWEI E5332 with external antenna port. The main difference between them is the antenna. Other features are almost the same. Configured bands of E5331 and E5332 seem more appropriate for users in Europe and Africa.


 There is one special E5 pocket WiFi HUAWEI E5151. HUAWEI E5151 pocket WiFi is different from other 2nd generation HUAWEI E5 models because besides the features of 3G UMTS bands and HSPA+ speed, E5151 has an Ethernet port to connect Ethernet cable, which can transfer the WLAN to WiFi signal. So to some extent, HUAWEI E5151 Pocket WiFi is a mobile WiFi and WLAN router.


In conclude, HUAWEI E5 2nd generation could support HSPA+ 21mbps and 5.76mbps, with support of 5 wifi users, with or without external antenna port.  


  Third Generation-- HUAWEI E587 E5756 3G DC-HSPA+ Mobile WiFi Hotspot


 Consumers always want the network moving faster, and the wireless terminals. And there HUAWEI E587 42Mbps Mobile WiFi comes into eyes. With external antenna port and larger battery capacity, HUAWEI E587 HSPA+ Pocket WiFi help the users who need high speed transmission or game player to experience much better. The workmanship of HUAWEI E587 Mobile WiFi is much more exquisite than previous model. Looking back to the old models, the path somewhat like iPhone, at the beginning, iPhone 1 or 2 are not that well know, from iPhone 3, it become hot among users. When iPhone 4 appears, it's the hottest mobile phones in the markets. Comparing with iPhone 3, iPhone 4 has much better workmanship and many improvements in performance. HUAWEI E587 Mobile Router somewhat like iPhone 4. When you hand it, the feel is much different from normal pocket wifi. Now, there is a new pocket WiFi Huawei E5756 42mbps WiFi hotspot available now. Due to lack of enough information, we can tell what the difference between HUAWEI E587 and E5756 is, but one point is clear that there must some improvements in E5756, we suppose it like HUAWEI E5331 with better internal design and better solution for users.



 So the key features of the third generation of HUAWEI E5 family is download speed at HSPA+ 42Mbps and much better workmanship than predecessors.     Fourth Generation-- HUAWEI E589 E5776 4G LTE Pocket WiFi Router   Since 4G LTE era comes, HUAWEI E5 Family develops new members to meet the requirements from networks and end users. HUAWEI E589 4G LTE Mobile Pocket WiFi comes to meet the demand and there is no doubt that HUAWEI E589 Portable 4G Router would attract many geeks or MiFi lovers' eyes. HUAWEI E589 Support LTE download speed at 100Mbps, and support LTE FDD 900/1800/2100/2600Mhz, which almost covers all the 4G LTE networks all over the world. And in any countries deployed 4G LTE network, you can find available SIM card to use with HUAWEI E589 Pocket WiFi. That's the most attractive core for HUAWEI E589. But it seems HUAWEI E589 4G LTE Router let consumers wait too long time. It's expected to be available next month. Who knows...



HUAWEI E589 4G Router is not the end of HUAWEI E5, actually, HUAWEI released another HUAWEI E5 4G Pocket WiFi Hotspot with HUAWEI E589. The model number is HUAWEI E5776 4G Mobile WiFi Router, which support LTE donwload up to 150Mbps. What a amazing! The same features of HUAWEI E589 and E5776 is that they could both support up to 10 WiFi enabled devices, which is almost the double of the first generation of HUAWEI E5 Models.

  So the fourth generation of HUAWEI E5 family is that they support 4G LTE network and upgrade of donwload speed. More up to 10 users could share the WiFi network.     We believe more and more HUAWEI E5 mobile devices would be available in near future. And more and more consumers will enjoy the wireless world brought from HUAWEI E5 Family.

How to buy a 4G LTE USB Modem

More and more advertisements are introducing 4G to people, declaring a new era is coming. As a consumer, perhaps you may not concern what’s 4G or what is LTE, the top thing you want to know is what I can benefit from 4G. Great, that’s the key point. What can we benefit from 4G?

To explanation simply based on real life experience, you can download a HD movie of 2GB or more in few seconds, you can play complex online games without any interruption and you can transfer large file only a very short while. Yes, 4G can bring us fantastic speed! That’s why the providers are trying to promoting 4G, they finally want you guys to use their 4G devices. Of course, most of time, there would be contract with the devices and you are not free to use other SIM card.

 

But if you want to use unlocked broadband and SIM unlocked to any operators, how to choose the right model per the preference? Since the most popular 4G device from operator is 4G USB Modem with LTE technology, so we take 4G LTE USB Modem as example to explain, of course, unlocked. Then our question change to: How to choose a 4G LTE USB Modem?

 

Actually, to buy a 4G USB Modem, just like to buy a mobile phone. Most of the people would consider the brand, Apple, Samsung, HTC are well known and series of phones are optional for almost all the preference. And it’s not hard to determine. But for 4G USB Modem, it seems not that easy…It probably because most of the equipment suppliers are not as famous as the providers and the second reason is that the modems, routers, or other telecom equipments are printed the providers’ logos. Take Vodafone 4G LTE Surfstick K5005 as example, even though the users may use the surfstick for many years, they may don’t know it’s produced by HUAWEI and the HUAWEI factory model is HUAWEI E398.

 

So the first step to choose a 4G USB modem is to find which brand you prefer. If you don’t know, that would be better to make a decision. Follow me, I will guide you. Someone may ask, may I know how many brands there are all over the world? Ok, it’s time to share, most of us may know SAMSUNG Smartphone, but actually, SAMSUNG is also professional in network solution. So it also has 4G USB Modem available in the market. Some guys may feel good, ok, I like SAMSUNG, I choose it. Don’t be glad so early. After reading the full article, you may feel disappoint. Now I could tell you, SAMSUNG 4G LTE Surfstick is just for specific country and LTE frequency, so it may not be appropriate for you. And the top brands of the 4G USB Modems are HUAWEI and ZTE in China, Novatel Wireless and Sierra Wireless in USA, Option in USA, Alcatel-Lucent, Motorola,  LG in Korea also has 4G USB Modem, Pantech in USA is also well known.

 

At this time, you may feel tired, oh my god, so many options, hard to choose. Yes, there is easy way, follow your SIM card provider and find the unlocked model in the market. Take Telstra 4G LTE Aircard 320u (produced by SIERRA Wireless) as example, if you like it and don’t want to use with contract, you find online store selling unlocked one. Then you are fulfilled.

 

The premise is that you know this model number, but if you don’t know the model number, how to proceed?

So if you don’t know the brand and provider model, you can follow below steps to determine:

1. First, confirm your local 4G LTE Frequency band, if you don’t know, please refer to below the two links:

A.)  List_of_LTE_networks: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks (check LTE Bands)

B.)  4G Map: http://4g-map.info/  (check LTE network bands and status)

(Note: most of the information from the two links are right, but not all)

1. After confirmation，you must make sure the local 4g LTE network is already launched to commerce. If not, there is no 4G network available there.
2. Choose the right 4G USB modem which would work for this band. Here we have one option for you: 4G Mobile Broadband Shopping Mall (www.4gltemall.com )

To make it clear, here is another example to explain. Supposing you are living in Sweden, after check, we found the LTE frequency bands as below:

1. Band 7 (2600 MHz) Deployed by Telenor/ Tele2 / Net4Mobility / TeliaSonera
2. Band 20 (800 MHz) Deployed by TeliaSonera
3. Band 8 (900 MHz) Deployed by Telenor/ Tele2 / Net4Mobility

So you can choose any 4G USB Modem that can work for LTE FDD 2600Mhz. And to use TeliaSonera, the modem must support 800Mhz if don’t support 2600Mhz. From this point, you can find that Samsung has two 4G LTE Surfstick named GT-B3730 and GT-B3740. GT-B3730 works on 4G FDD 2600Mhz and 3g 2100Mhz while GT-B3740 only works on 4G FDD 800Mhz, no 3G. So if you like Samsung, you may check whether the two 4G Modem works in your country.

You can check there are many models on 4G Mobile Broadband Shopping Mall that can work for this band, such as  ZTE MF820, HUAWEI E392, E398, SIERRA Wireless 320U etc…

 

And please confirm the the band is LTE TDD or FDD, because there may be TDD 2600Mhz. It’s special band for TD-LTE network, FDD 2600Mhz modem can’t work on this.

It’s clear now. But if your 4G Network is WiMax, there is few options now. We suggest you follow your provider now, perhaps in near future, you can follow my method to choose what you like. Good luck.

How to make a 4G USB Modem work as a 4G WiFi Router

Since 4G LTE network is rolling out all over the world, more and more users prefer to choose 4G USB Modem rather than 3G USB Modem to surf internet with wireless connection. It’s no doubt that 4G speed via 4G USB modem is much faster than 3G USB modem, but the premise is that the 4G signal coverage is fulfilled. Today, we don’t talk about this, we are concerning the users who had a 4G USB modem, but want it to support multiple WiFi devices to share 4G speed, not just one terminal. In 3G era, there are many suppliers of 3G USB Modems all over the world, they produced much more USB modems to meet the great demand of the market. But very few suppliers had a good solution for a USB modem to a WiFi Router. As we know, HUAWEI & ZTE, the top two telecom vendors in China had released two models to meet this demand. The model numbers are HUAWEI D100 (T-mobile version is D100T) and ZTE MF10. We could call them USB Router or Modem Router because there is just a USB slot to connect USB 2.0 Interface. They must work together with a USB modem, then it becomes a WiFi Router. Without USB modem, there is no data transmission. And their data link speed depends on the USB modem. They support the maximum speed the modem can fulfill. They could work well with compatible 3G USB Modems and data transfer without any problem. But now the 4G Era comes, how to let the USB Modem have best performance as a 4G WiFi Router? After investigation, we found there is one new USB Router, it comes from HUAWEI and model number is HUAWEI AF23 LTE Sharing Dock. It’s the latest modem router to support 4G USB modem. Now you can check the general image of HUAWEI AF23. It follows the typical design of HUAWEI D100, but the USB port and Ethernet port have been adjusted. The USB port is now on the face above, and the Ethernet port is at the side. The USB port is for 4G USB Modem. Somebody may ask, can I use my 3G USB Modem, the answer is yes, it supports 3G & 4G USB modem, so we also could call it 3G 4G Modem Router. And there may be question about Ethernet port, is it for data output? Actually, this port is to connect network cable to input data, and then AF23 transfer it to WiFi. In this mode, AF23 becomes a WiFi router. What’s more, HUAWEI AF23 could work as a WiFi repeater, which help to enhance the WiFi signal of already working 3G or 4G router. To know more about the HUAWEI AF23 Sharing dock, please check below the specifications and application in PDF. HUAWEI AF23 4G Modem Router LTE Sharing Dock Specifications and Applications

 In conclusion, HUAWEI AF23 4G Modem Router is a great router that meet many network solution for users . With slim size, it’s easy to take in pocket, it’s worthy to have one.

4G LTE Frequencies of HUAWEI E392 ( E392u-X ) 4G Modem Different Model

Since HUAWEI released its series of 4G USB modems, here now we could see many model in service in different regions or areas.  Like HUAWEI E398 4G Modem, HUAWEI E392 4G LTE Modem is also make users feel puzzled, because there are so many model number of HUAWEI E392, such as HUAWEI E392u-1, HUAWEI E392u-2, HUAWEI E392u-12, HUAWEI E392u-21, HUAWEI E392u-22, and HUAWEI E392u-92 etc...Seems there is a big family here for HUAWEI E392.

So here come questions, which model should i choose if i want a unlocked HUAWEI E392? What's the differenct between the model numbers?Actually, you don't need worry too much about them, check below the 4G LTE fequencies of HUAWEI E392 and check the 4G network deployed in your country, then you can dicide which model to choose.

HUAWEI E392u-12:

4G LTE Bands:  FDD 800/1800/2600Mhz

3G UMTS: 900/1800/2100Mhz

HUAWEI E392u-21:

4G LTE Bands:  FDD TDD 2600Mhz

3G UMTS: 900/2100Mhz

HUAWEI E392u-22:

4G LTE bands: FDD  2600/2100/1800/900/DD800Mhz

3G UMTS: 900/1800/2100Mhz

HUAWEI E392u-X?:

4G LTE bands: FDD 700B13/2100Mhz

3G UMTS: 900/2100Mhz

HUAWEI E392u-92:

4G LTE bands: TDD 2300/2600 Mhz

3G UMTS: 900/2100Mhz

And there is other HUAWEI E392u-xx, we will keep update them.

In face, their differece is mainly on their 4G LTE bands because they have different model number because they are released to different markets. So After you confirm the 4G LTE bands of modem, then confirm the 4G LTE bands in service of your country.

Take Germany as example, the 4G LTE network in service now have:

1. Vodafone: FDD 800Mhz

2. Deutsche Telekom:  FDD 800 MHz and 1800 MHz

3. Telefonica:  FDD 800 MHz

4. E-Plus (KPN) : FDD  800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz

So you may choose 4G USB Modem who works for 800Mhz or 1800Mhz, or them together. Now you can see HUAWEI E392u-12 can work on  FDD 800/1800/2600Mhz and HUAWEI E392u-22 works on 4G LTE bands: FDD  2600/2100/1800/900/DD800Mhz. So they are both OK for you to use in Germany.

After our explenation, is it simple now? 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Shopping Mall (www.4GLTEmall.com ) would give more options for your 4G life! Have a look here.