The ordinary consumer knows Huawei for its “smart” bracelets and smartphones, whose cameras have been leading the DxOMark rating for several years now. But the Chinese giant is far more important to the mobile industry, which may seem strange at first. It is the Huawei brand that is one of the leaders in the telecommunications market. Base stations, terminals, and other hardware and software products are used by mobile operators and Huawei customers around the world. Now the brand is actively developing 5G networks. We decided to touch upon only a narrow part of the company's activities, and made a rating of the best Wi-Fi routers from Huawei.
TOP 6 best Huawei Wi-Fi routers
The range of network equipment from the Chinese brand is quite rich. But a huge part of it is occupied by access points for distributing wireless Internet at airports, cinemas, cafes and other public places. The manufacturer offers quite a few traditional routers, and if you want to purchase something for private use, then it is better to choose a Wi-Fi router from Huawei with 4G. Such Internet stations are both mobile, allowing you to receive the Internet only through mobile networks, and stationary, which also implies an RJ-11 input, as well as LAN / WAN connectors.
1. HUAWEI E5573C
The review begins with the best Huawei router among inexpensive models - E5573C. It is a simple and functional device with nothing superfluous. Its body is made of durable matte plastic, which, depending on the user's choice, can be black or white. The back cover is removable, and under it there is a 1500 mAh battery, which allows you to count on 4 hours of battery life, and a SIM card slot.
Of the controls on the router, there is only one button on top. It is intended both to turn on and to activate the mode of connection (pairing) of devices.
The front of the router has a pair of indicators to display the network signal and battery charge. The latter, by the way, can be recharged using the supplied power supply (5V, 1A) and a Micro-USB cable that connects to the connector on the bottom edge.
Advantages:
- acceptable cost;
- ease of use and customization;
- minimum dimensions / weight;
- up to 4 hours of work on a single charge.
Disadvantages:
- small capacity battery;
- white color is very easily soiled.
2. HUAWEI E5577
The next line in the ranking of the best Huawei Wi-Fi routers is taken by the E5577 model. It is similar in design to the device described above, but a number of key features will prevent you from confusing routers with each other. So, the monitored router is thicker (17 versus 13 mm), and on its front panel, instead of indicators, there is a full-fledged display. On the latter, you can monitor the network signal, see the name of the operator whose SIM card is installed in the router, carry out a simple setup, and so on.
To get access to the full list of functions, click on the "Menu" button located at the top. The selection of the required item in the list is carried out using the power button located to the right of the screen. In addition to it, there is only the manufacturer's logo on the top on the left. On the reverse side, there is a removable cover, which hides a 1500 mAh battery, a slot for a standard SIM card and, which is especially praised by users in the reviews of the router, a slot for microSD memory cards.
Pros:
- a decent level of autonomy;
- ease of control and display;
- you can connect a pair of antennas;
- the presence of a slot for a memory card;
- signal reception quality.
3. HUAWEI B310
The Huawei B310 router differs from its counterparts, because it is designed for vertical installation. The device can be made completely in black or white, and its power supply is carried out by means of a complete 12V block. In addition to it and the router itself, the box also contains a manual, a warranty card and a pair of antennas. It should be noted that the latter are designed to enhance the 3G / 4G signal, and they are installed in a pair of connectors hidden under the back cover. But Wi-Fi antennas are built-in here.
To conveniently configure the router, the manufacturer has developed the HiLink Huawei application, which can be installed on smartphones with Android or iOS.
Also on the rear panel of the B310 is a cover for a standard SIM card tray, a power jack, a reset hole, an RJ-11 input and a LAN port that provides speeds up to 1 Gb / s. Also, if necessary, it can be used as a WAN, but in this case it will be possible to distribute the Internet only wirelessly.
Advantages:
- convenient branded software for smartphones;
- impressive range and signal stability;
- ease of customization;
- the optimal set of features for your price;
- beautiful appearance and vertical installation;
- antennas for mobile networks included.
Disadvantages:
- detailed signal parameters are not displayed.
4. HUAWEI E5573
An improved version of the E5573C is next. The design of the older model of the Huawei Wi-Fi router is almost identical to the younger modification. The only exception is the shutter located to the right of the micro-USB port. Behind it are two TS9 connectors, to which you can connect external antennas to improve signal reception.
The device is also available in black and white colors. Additional E5573 options include file server, firewall, repeater mode. An inexpensive but good Wi-Fi router Huawei is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, providing up to 4 hours of battery life.
Advantages:
- the ability to connect external antennas;
- support for 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands;
- good autonomy and a removable battery;
- excellent range of signal distribution;
- powerful and reliable;
- elementary setup through the application.
5. HUAWEI B315S
If you want to buy a good Wi-Fi router from HUAWEI for a reasonable price, then the B315S model is an excellent option in this case. Visually it is similar to the previously described B310, and the main differences between them can be seen from the back. Here, the older modification received four LAN connectors, one of which can also act as a WAN, a jack for a telephone cable, making the function of voice calls available, as well as a USB port for connecting drives and modems.
According to reviews, the router can be called an excellent choice for a combined Internet. It is allowed to install a standard SIM of any mobile operator in Russia in the SIM slot, which allows you to access 4G networks. The WAN port is intended for ordinary service providers, and thus the user will be able to distribute the Internet to the three remaining LANs at speeds up to 1 Gbps for each of them. By the way, complete with the router, the buyer will receive all the necessary accessories, such as antennas, RJ-45 and telephone cables.
Advantages:
- easy to customize;
- keeps the signal stably;
- does not cut speed;
- keeps the signal stably;
- there are all the necessary connectors.
Disadvantages:
- antennas are poorly fixed.
6. HUAWEI B525
The leader in the review is the B525 model. Like the entire line, this router is installed vertically. But its design is more interesting due to the dilution of the completely black case with a golden line in the area of the indicators. B525 is a Huawei Wi-Fi router with a SIM card installed in a slot hidden behind a plastic cover on the bottom edge of the case. Sims, by the way, are supported only in micro format.
The high cost of the router is due to support for LTE Cat.6, which allows you to achieve high download speeds of 300 Mbps. For analogs that support only Cat.4, the threshold is 150 Mbps.
The maximum speed of the wireless connection while working in both frequency bands (2.4 and 5 GHz) is capable of reaching 1300 Mbps. However, this is only relevant when the router receives the Internet via cable. A computer or laptop can be connected to the B525 via LAN (4 ports at 1 Gbps). There are also a couple of SMA connectors for connecting external antennas that come with the kit.
Advantages:
- uninterrupted work;
- support for two bands;
- range and stability;
- external antennas can be connected;
- beautiful design and reliability.
Disadvantages:
- high price.
Which Wi-Fi router from Huawei is better to buy
Even a user with a minimum of knowledge will not have any difficulties in choosing a suitable router. If you are looking for a suitable router for travel, then you should purchase the model from the E-line. In our review of the best Wi-Fi routers from Huawei, we included three such devices at once, and the most advanced among them is the E5577. But he also stands about 63 $... You can save a couple of thousand by buying the E5573 and E5573C. For the home, the B-ruler is suitable. The leader in it is the B525, which is able to provide the highest possible speed in the fourth generation networks. But, again, if you do not have the appropriate money to purchase such an Internet center, then choose the B315S or even the B310, which has the minimum necessary functionality and is offered for about 5 thousand.
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