Get On-the-Go Wi-Fi With Mobile Broadband Devices
Getting a standalone Wi-Fi hotspot device can help you stay connected to the rest of the world. Huawei mobile modems can provide you with 4G connection anywhere you go with their compact, lightweight designs.
Why Would I Need a Wi-Fi Dongle?
Despite the many internet and network connection options available, dongles can be a more reliable option than others.
- Internet Connection Anytime, Anywhere:- USB modems are useful for individuals who find themselves out and about often and would like to get some work done away from home or the office.
- Better Than Tethering: Although many smartphone users can opt to tether their laptops to their phones for 3G or 4G connections, there are some downfalls to this strategy. For example, using your phone's hotspot can greatly affect the battery life of your phone.
- Better Security: A portable router is capable of supporting a VPN, offers firewall and password protection, and has other security features that shield you from the risks of connecting to a public internet connection or tethering to your phone data.
How Do I Use a Wi-Fi Dongle?
Getting started and using a USB router is fairly straightforward and easy. There are only a few things you need to know.
- SIM Card: Similar to the way your phone works, a portable modem requires a SIM card with a data plan. You can often a get a SIM only plan with your preferred internet provider and insert the SIM into your dongle.
- USB: To connect your laptop to a USB modem, simply plug the modem into a USB port on your device and you are set to enjoy up to 110 Mbps of downloading speed.
What Other Wireless Routers Options Are Available?
Huawei offers different types of mobile Wi-Fi hotspot devices to suit different needs and preferences.
- Mobile Wi-Fi: This type of router works similarly to the dongle. It provides you a hotspot; however, you do not need to connect it to your device using a USB cable or port.
- Wingles: This device is also a USB modem, but it has some features that set it apart from dongles. It supports LTE+ Wi-Fi connections, which boosts the downloading speed to 150 Mbps. It can also support up to 10 devices at one time. This means that other devices you allow can enjoy the hotspot while you work on your laptop.