LTE router: 3 strong models in comparison
LTE has long established itself as a new standard in mobile communications. With a suitable router, you can also receive the wireless Internet within your own four walls and can use it as a LAN or W-LAN on various end devices. We present three recommended models.
Full LTE performance for at home: AVM FRITZ! Box 6842 LTE
In addition to good coverage, speed is a major advantage of the LTE standard. Even in rural regions, you can easily get a fast internet connection. The FRITZ! Box 6842 LTE from the manufacturer AVM is a real top model among LTE routers.
- The FRITZ! Box 6842 is placed upright. At first, this is rather unusual for routers, but it is definitely useful: You can set up the FRITZ! Box exactly where the cell phone reception is best - something on a window sill.
- The LTE modem from AVM is very well equipped: You can receive all LTE frequencies used in Germany. It doesn't matter which of the three mobile operators you have signed your LTE contract with.
- W-LAN 802.11 b / g / n with up to 300 Mbit / s are also on board. One of the four included LAN ports also supports the fast gigabit standard.
- However, the AVM router is not very cheap: current prices start at around 250 euros.
TP-LINK TL-MR6400 - Super equipment at a cheaper price
- The TL-MR6400 LTE router from TP-LINK does not have to hide from the FRITZ! Box: it offers comparable performance and is significantly cheaper.
- You can receive LTE with up to 150 Mbit / s downstream. As with the FRITZ! Box, the built-in W-LAN interface extends up to 300 Mbit / s.
- TP-LINK mainly advertises with the simple setup. As soon as you insert an activated SIM card into the router, you can start. Incidentally, an adapter for micro and nano SIM cards is included.
- You can purchase the LTE router from around 110 euros.
Wireless router to go: Huawei E5776 LTE hotspot
Mobile LTE routers are also extremely popular. The small devices are equipped with a rechargeable battery and can easily be stored in any travel bag. On the way, you can then connect your laptop, tablet and smartphone via WiFi.
- The Huawei E5776 LTE hotspot is popular and powerful. The handy device is even equipped with a small display for various status displays.
- A 3, 300 mAh battery is integrated, which should make a mobile runtime of around 10 hours possible. The router is easily charged via micro USB.
- In terms of performance, you hardly have to cut corners with the mobile solution. W-LAN connections with a data rate of 300 Mbit / s are also theoretically possible with the Huawei.
- The price of the LTE hotspot starts at around 130 euros.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how you can further improve the speed of your LTE connection.