TOP 10 best 4G Wi-Fi routers according to customer reviews

Wi-Fi routers do not differ too much, if you look from the point of view of an ordinary user, it makes sense only for professionals to carefully look at the functions. In the review, I have collected for you the best offers from different manufacturers in the current year. Among them you will find stationary and stand-alone models powered by their own battery, routers for home and office space.

TOP 5 4G Wi-Fi routers

HUAWEI E5573C

Standalone battery-powered router provides data transfer up to 150 Mbps, supports up to 16 users. The battery charge lasts for 6 hours of active work, 300 hours in standby mode. To control the router, the manufacturer provides the Huawei HiLink application.

Benefits:

1. Compact.
2. Inexpensive.
3. Good upload speed, stable signal reception.
4. Removable battery.
5. Automatic transition to sleep mode if no devices are connected to the router.
6. Doesn't require complicated setup.
7. Convenient application for configuration and management.
8. It can work in repeater mode.
9. File server.

Disadvantage:

1. It does not work without a battery, but if you have the knowledge, you can get around this problem and connect with an external power source.

A good inexpensive mobile router. It was not possible to identify any shortcomings in it. Stably receives a signal and provides stable distribution. Battery life may seem insufficient, but with this size, providing a larger power supply is problematic. The problem of connecting from an external power source can be circumvented programmatically if you have knowledge. When connected, it does not require complex settings, just insert a SIM card and work, a convenient application for management. I definitely recommend a router. But note that this is not a stationary model, but a mobile one. If you need a regular stationary option, there are some in our review - TP-LINK TL-MR6400 and HUAWEI B315S.

The HUAWEI E5573C has features that are surprising at the price: file server, work as a repeater, MIMO support, that is, expanding the range of the wireless network, DMZ for connecting servers, etc. For ordinary users, these functions are not so important, but, for example, the following model of the Xiaomi ZMI 4G rating with a price tag of $ 5 more does not have these features.

You can check the speed of the Internet through a router using Speedcheck Internet Speed ​​Test.

Xiaomi ZMI 4G

Outwardly, the router looks like the manufacturer's popular power banks, the similarity is not only external - the built-in battery can power the router itself and the devices connected to it, that is, it works like the same power banks. The router is very simple to use: on the case there is only one button, two ports and three indicators (network, distribution and battery level). But all the labels and specifications are in Chinese.

Benefits:

1. Supports 3G and LTE networks.
2. Works as a powerbank.
3. Simple to use.
4. Long battery life.

Disadvantages:

1. The software is not Russified - only Chinese.
2. Low distribution power, good signal - only a few meters away.

This router is not as stable as the previous one in the rating: the distribution speed is significantly lost at a distance of 5 meters, it often loses its network and requires a reboot. The software is in Chinese, but the Android application is in Russian, it is very convenient to manage and configure the router through it.

If you need something more powerful, solving complex problems, but with the ability to work independently, you will like another model from our rating - ZYXEL LTE3302-M432. It works autonomously, the connection speed is up to 300 Mbps, 2 ETHERNET ports, MIMO support, combined with access points to expand Wi-Fi coverage area (WDS), can connect wired networks (bridge creation). But the price of this model is about .

TP-LINK TL-MR6400

The popular stationary router provides access to a 4G LTE network with download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and connections up to 300 Mbps according to the N standard. Equipped with 2 external 4G antennas and 2 built-in Wi-Fi. Works with a SIM card without configuration. There are LAN / WAN ports. At the same time, a maximum of 32 devices can connect to it. Configuration and management - via the Tether app, Android and iOS are supported.

Benefits:

1. Stable signal reception, distribution.
2. Nice design.
3. Universal - there are ETHERNET ports and work from a SIM card.
4. No settings needed to start working from SIM.
5. Wall mountable.

Disadvantages:

1. Marked matte surface.
2. Covers a small area, a stable signal can be expected at a distance of no more than 20 m.

Average price - : For the money, it's not a bad choice. For example, a stationary router HUAWEI B315S for 7 thousand (we will consider it in more detail in the rating), does not have WDS and bridge mode, but they are here, however, HUAWEI has a file server.

A good TP-LINK product with many features and relatively low price. This router is able to receive a signal even with an unstable connection. There are some flaws: it doesn’t always restore the connection itself when the connection is disconnected, it does not cover such a large territory as the manufacturer claims, but most users, judging by the reviews, are still happy with the purchase.

ZYXEL LTE3302-M432

Standalone router powered by a built-in battery. Provides seamless broadband connectivity and switching between 4G LTE, DC-HSPA +, 3G EDGE, GPRS networks. It can work as a router or in bridge mode. There is a Micro-USB port for connecting to external batteries, but it does not have its own battery, so it can only be called portable (when buying a battery in the kit). It can be integrated into the main network as a backup access to the network in case of a break in the main line.

Benefits:

1. High speed for delivery: download - up to 42 Mbit / s, Wi-Fi - up to 300 Mbit / s.
2. You can configure the firewall to block selected sites.
3. Two SMA connectors for combining 4G / 3G / 2G antennas.
4. Powered by any USB port.
5. Connection in bridge and router mode.
6. Automatically switches between modes, switches to 3G and lower if LTE is not available.
7. Convenient browser control.
8. The presence of LAN ports.
9. Recovers network when connection is lost, does not require reboot.
10. It uses two technologies for voice transmission, suitable for any operator.

Disadvantages:

1. The battery is not included in the package; you will have to purchase it separately to use it as a portable router.
2. It takes a long time to authorize devices when connected.

This is a great portable router with good features and a stable signal. Confuses only one "but" - the lack of its own battery in the kit: apparently, the manufacturer decided to reduce the cost, but even without the battery, its price is . It is possible to understaff with the WAH7706-ZZ01V1F battery.

It works from an external power source, but not from an outlet, it receives power through Micro-USB, that is, it can be thrown into a computer, etc. If you need a router only with mains power, go back to TP-LINK TL-MR6400, which reviewed earlier, but ZYXEL gives better signal stability than TP-LINK.I would stay on it, even considering the high price.

HUAWEI B315S

This is not a standalone router: it requires an electrical connection, it does not have a battery. The signal is received from a wired network, there are 4 ETHERNET ports for this, but it is possible to work through a SIM card. You can connect drives, a printer, and VoIP telephony to a router. Provides coverage up to 250 m², supports connecting up to 32 devices at the same time.

An unusual design - a delicate white color, is installed vertically, which immediately distinguishes it from the usual horizontal designs. Takes up less space, nicely complements the interior. Configuration and management - via the Huawei HiLink app; here you can track traffic, create a guest network, restrict Internet access for children and more.

Benefits:

1. Excellent signal reception even in difficult places with a weak signal from the operator.
2. There is access to a landline phone.
3. High output speed.
4. No configuration required when using a SIM card. Supports cards of any operators.
5. LAN / WAN port.
6. Stable connection, no disconnections.
7. Nice design.
8. Powerful built-in antennas, you can not install external ones.
9. The ability to manually select the network type and frequency is a useful feature for fine-tuning for the operator.

Disadvantages:

1. External antennas are poorly fixed: when installed, the router becomes unstable due to vertical installation.
2. Factory firmware has minimal settings. If you need extended ones, you need to reflash.

Very powerful router, the best solution for places with problematic internet connections and unstable connections. Antennas perfectly amplify the signal, even without installed external ones, they work perfectly. It only saddens the need for a flashing if additional functions are needed in the settings. But for with its characteristics, it is relatively small.

The router does not work in repeater mode, but it can be used as the main device, and as a repeater, take the model of the same manufacturer E5573C, which was considered first. Doesn't support WDS and bridge mode. If these features are important, go back to the ZYXEL LTE3302-M432, which was considered the previous one. But in this router there is a file server and a print server with a USB interface, it easily turns any printer into a network printer, facilitates access to it for all devices connected to the network.

TOP 5 routers with 4G modem support

Netis MW5230

Compatible with 3G / 4G USB modems (the list of compatible models can be found on the official website netisru.com). High speed, outputs up to 300 Mbps. It can work as a router or as an access point. There is a multi-SSID function: you can create up to 3 additional networks for guests and friends.

The network is easily put into safe mode by pressing the WPS button. Range width is controlled for each computer separately. Internet access is controlled by IP and MAC filters, time-based domain filter. Easy access to settings, control page - in different languages.

Benefits:

1. Easy installation and setup.
2. USB 2.0 port
3. Budgetary cost.
4. 3 antennas, it can handle even heavy loads.
5. Stable distribution without breaks.
6. Covers a large area with a signal.
7. Ability to work as a repeater.
8. Can be used to create a bridge.
9. WDS.

Disadvantages:

1. Short power wire.
2. LAN and USB ports are too close - one overlaps the other.
3. When connected via 3G / 4G, you cannot set up a VPN connection.

An inexpensive but powerful router for connecting to a modem or wired Internet. Provides a stable coverage over a large area. There are flaws, but they are not critical. At a price I definitely recommend buying. This is the only router in the review that supports WDS. If you need support for VPN tunnels, the D-link DIR-620S model will suit you, which we will consider below. Its price is only $ 5 higher. Another nice feature in D-link is downloading files, there is another interesting and useful functionality.

You can check the speed of the Internet through a router using Speedcheck Internet Speed ​​Test.

D-link DIR-620S

The router provides a secure wireless connection, supports several security standards - WEP, WPA / WPA2, filters connected devices by MAC address, you can use WPS and WMM technologies, for WPS a separate button is placed on the case. There is a button to turn off Wi-Fi, while devices connected to the LAN ports remain on the network.

Convenient function of intelligent distribution of clients: if there are several D-Link access points or routers in the network, each can be configured so that the client automatically reconnects to the point that gives a high-quality signal. You can create a guest network with individual security settings. Easy to configure and manage - built-in WEB-interface in English and Russian.

Benefits:

1. Supports a large number of modems.
2. Nice design.
3. Low price.
4. Intuitive interface.
5. Wall mount.
6. Very rich functionality.

Disadvantage:

1. Unstable work, frequent breaks, the connection periodically disappears.

Average router price , while the manufacturer claimed a very large set of useful functions, which is undoubtedly a plus. But users complain about frequent disconnections, problems with connecting to a modem. It is up to you to stop at this model or not, but I liked the previous router from the rating - netis MW5230 more, although its functionality is somewhat poorer, but the connection stability is much higher.

MikroTik hAP ac2

In this case, we are not considering a router, but an access point with two simultaneous connections that provides Wi-Fi coverage for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. Equipped with 5 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports. You can connect a modem or an external drive to the USB connector. Supports hardware accelerated IPsec. Updated design, can be installed on the surface horizontally and vertically.

Benefits:

1. Convenient stand: can be placed horizontally or vertically on a surface, and can be mounted on a wall with this stand.
2. Gigabit switch.
3. Powerful signal transmission.
4. Compact size.
5. Wide range of settings.
6. Rich feature set.

Disadvantage:

1. Complexity of customization for an ordinary user.

The model is very powerful, with many functions and settings, but this is a professional router, which is irrational to take into an ordinary house for ordinary use, although its price is not high - . But even this router bypasses the functionality of the next model in our rating - ASUS RT-AC58U. For example, it can work as a UPNP AV server, there is a guest network, which MikroTik does not have. ASUS price is higher by about .

ASUS RT-AC58U

Provides data transfer up to 867 and 400 Mbps in the 5 and 2.4 GHz bands, respectively. The router has 4 external antennas for stable signal transmission over a large area, signal amplification also occurs due to the MU-MIMO technology, and can work stably with a large number of clients.

Installed a quad-core processor, packets are processed at high speed. RAM - 128 MB. USB 3.0 interface. There is ASUS AiCloud - a data storage platform that can be accessed through a mobile application, installed on iOS and Android platforms. The same service allows you to work with files, for example, publish them to some available social networks.

Benefits:

1. You can configure 3 guest subnets in each band.
2. Used as a print server.
3. Quality firmware.
4. A large number of settings.
5. Stable work.
6. High network speed.
7. Powerful filling.
8. LEDs may turn off.
9. Nice design in the style of minimalism.
10. Gigabit ports.
11. Russified software.
12. USB 3.0.

Disadvantages:

1. Long reboot after changing settings.
2. Intermittent transmission interruptions.

A very powerful and functional router with rich functionality and very powerful hardware. There is a USB 3.0 interface, it can be integrated into the "Smart Home" system, connect to a large number of consumers. The router is very good even for. It does not work in bridge mode as a repeater, it does not support downloading files. If you need a powerful router with support for these functions, consider the following rating model - Keenetic Giga (KN-1010).

Keenetic Giga (KN-1010)

Equipped with a dual-core processor, gigabit ports, dual-band. There is an amplifier for receiving and transmitting, SFP ports for connecting via fiber optic cable, USB 3.0 and 2.0, a file server, a standalone Transmission torrent client. Protection functions: from cyber threats, parental control. There are a lot of functions in the router. This is the most expensive model in the review - , but it justifies its price with rich functionality. In this case, the router is simple, suitable even for the average user.

Benefits:

1. Easy setup.
2. Seamless switching between different ranges.
3. Print server.
4. Built-in torrent download.
5. Built-in security filters, individual for each device.
6. Configurable and controlled via the app.
7. Availability of USB 3.0.
8. Channels are switched without rebooting.
9. Can be wall mounted.
10. Signaling without failures, no reboots required.
11. Excellent signal quality.

Disadvantage:

1. High price.

The router justifies its price: a very powerful machine with a stable signal and speed. At the same time, it pleases with the simplicity of setting. If you need a powerful router, but do not want to mess around and configure - this is a good option. In terms of functionality, it is very similar to MikroTik hAP ac2, which was previously considered, but MikroTik is a professional router, it will require knowledge to configure it, Keenetic in this regard resembles cheaper models, for example, netis MW5230 or D-link DIR-620S.