Mobile router 4G MR150–5 from Megafon: is the device worth the money?

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Wired Internet was the starting point in the development of home access to the World Wide Web. But new technologies make it possible to connect to the Internet wirelessly, and this does not greatly affect the quality of data transmission. The Megafon modem allows you to access the Internet from any corner of the country where there is operator coverage. To operate the function in stationary mode, it is enough to have a SIM card, a modem and a computer with a USB port. Below we take a closer look at all the wireless Internet capabilities of Megafon, types of modems, how to connect and configure them.

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Wireless mobile Internet is becoming increasingly popular among modern subscribers. A great way to organize the Internet in a private home is to buy a MegaFon modem and, in addition to it, a router. The latter will be able to distribute the network to several home gadgets. The Megafon 4G router can be reflashed if necessary. Then the user will have the opportunity to work with SIM cards of any Russian cellular operators. Megafon routers are very popular among subscribers. You can take them with you to the dacha and work on the Internet without hindrance. Today we will take a closer look at the router with a 4G Megafon SIM card, and also talk about what optimal tariff plans can be connected to this device.

There is no Internet on the laptop or computer

So you connected the router, but there is no Internet on your laptop or computer. This is a fairly common problem related to network setup on your PC. The fix is ​​very simple.

1. Press the button and R.

1. Write the magic word ncpa.cpl.

1. Select the wireless network and go to properties by right-clicking on it.

1. Click on protocol 4, then go to properties. After that, check the boxes and enter DNS as shown in the picture above. Finally click "OK".

Router for 4G modem Megafon

Like Beeline and MTS, Megafon also offers its customers the advantageous purchase of special routers that can work in conjunction with mobile modems. Even a beginner can connect and configure a Megafon router, since there are usually no problems with this. Using a Megafon 4G router has many advantages. This is the best option for organizing the Internet at the dacha or in a country house. The router will be able to provide a network to all the gadgets in the house. According to the operator, a maximum of eight devices can access the Internet simultaneously from one router. Therefore, if you wish, you can connect the Internet in this way on all smartphones, tablets and even on your TV. There should be no problems with connection and settings. If you carry out all the steps step by step according to the instructions, the installation and configuration process will go as quickly as possible. It is also worth noting that this device is autonomous, since its body has a built-in battery. Therefore, the user does not have to connect the device to the network or PC for power.

Tips for use

• If you are going somewhere out of town or will be away from home for a long time, fully charge it.
• Apparently, its battery is quite weak. But it’s clear: the dimensions are not large. Therefore, if you are very addicted to it, buy an additional external battery for charging;
• I don't recommend using it as a stationary router. Firstly, this way you will kill the battery. Secondly, there are regular 3G and 4G home routers for such purposes. But this is for those who live in country houses.
• You must understand that the further you are from a city where there are 3G and 4G towers, the slower the speed will be. But here the question is only about the company. Overall, I’m happy with the speed, but I didn’t want to go far from the city. Dear readers, write in the comments what speed you have and whether it suits you.

In general, the model is not bad, but it is very highly specialized, that is, it can only be used in field conditions: outside the city, in the forest, while traveling, and so on. There are also many places in the city with free Wi-Fi.

And using the phone in this regard is comfortable. If you don't use it often, there is no point, since you can share Internet and Wi-Fi from any smartphone and tablet. Well, the price, in my opinion, is overpriced by 1000 rubles.

I also want to note one thing: the router does not support other SIM cards from third-party operators. It's a matter of firmware, they did it on purpose. It is clear that the company is fighting for its customers, but the router itself is so limited in configuration settings that for such a price this limitation could be removed.

Popular models

The company offers several models of routers, each of which has its own specific features and advantages. For example, the MR150-3 router model is equipped with a connector for connecting an external antenna. This is especially true for use in areas where there is no good signal. As you know, mobile networks may not be available in some areas, so the use of a special outdoor antenna is indispensable. Among the disadvantages of this model are lower battery capacity, plus the lack of a slot for a memory card. But on the other hand, this is the only model from Megafon with a removable battery. The most reliable and attractive model for subscribers is the mr150 5 mobile router model. Thousands of users have already been using such a device for several years. This MegaFon router is capable of providing online access in modem mode using a wired method. Support for all modern mobile network standards is provided: 3G and 4G, LTE.

The relatively new solution MR150-6 is compact in size, and the manufacturer has increased the battery capacity, which many users have already appreciated. According to the operator, the device can operate for a maximum of eight hours in autonomous mode. Another interesting device that deserves the attention of users is the turbo 4G modem from Megafon. This is another relatively new device that is capable of distributing the network via Wi-Fi to ten gadgets at once. Operates in 4G+ and 3G/2G. Its advantage is that it can work both as a standard modem and as a Wi-Fi router.

general information

The assortment on the operator’s store website includes thirteen models of Megafon 3G/4G Wi-Fi routers, which can be divided according to the following criteria:

• Availability of modem function;
• Portable or stationary device;
• By cost;
• By manufacturer;
• By type (3G/4G or Wi-Fi).

To purchase a portable 3G Megafon router or other device, just choose one of the convenient methods:

• Pickup;
• By ordering delivery by courier to your address.

Reviews of Megafon 4G Wi-Fi routers confirm that this is high-quality equipment, ideal for receiving uninterrupted traffic.

Let's consider one of the options presented in the catalog.

If you decide to purchase a device, check out the tariffs for a router from Megafon.

How to setup

The router for the Megafon modem is very easy to set up. If this is your first time using the device, you will need to charge it. After that, you should install a SIM card in it. When you press the power button, a new Wi-Fi connection will be activated and you can connect up to eight gadgets to the router. To log in, you need to enter the password “admin”; this parameter can be changed later. Open a web browser on your computer and enter the address https://status.megafon.ru. In the configuration menu you can change the password and name of your home network. Here, in the settings menu, you can select the network standard. The default mode is usually set to automatic, but users can choose, for example, only LTE or 3G. To complete the settings initially, you will need a password. You can find it on the router body. Depending on which model you are using, you may be able to connect using the WPS function. This will make it possible to connect gadgets without specifying a password. Once you get to the settings page, you can change the settings as you wish. Logging into the control panel is not difficult. The most important thing is to enter your username and password correctly.

A little about the mobile router itself

The MR150–5 model is produced in white and black colors. There is a small display on the front with status indicators:

1. Charge level. Users note that the indicator does not always show the correct value.
2. Wi-Fi icon. If it lights up, it means the network is working, and if it blinks, data is being transferred from the router to the device.
3. SMS. If the icon lights up, it means you have received a new message.
4. Signal level - connection to Megafon. The red color of the icon means a connection error, green means working on a 2G/3G network, flashing green means connecting to 2G/3G, blue means working on 4G.

There are two buttons on the side - for turning the router on and off, as well as a WPS key for quickly connecting the gadget to the network without entering a password. To the left of the buttons is a compartment for a SIM card and a button for resetting the router to factory settings. To reset, you need to hold down the button for 15 seconds, then release it and wait a while until the router boots up with the initial parameters.

There are 4 indicators on the screen: charge, Wi-Fi, SMS and operator signal

On the top side panel there is a connector for connecting a USB cable. The cable comes with the router, as well as an instruction manual and a charger.

You can connect a USB cable to the side output

The router is relatively inexpensive - 3,290 rubles in the official store. The 4G modem has not gone far: it’s easier to overpay a little, but use the mobile Internet on several devices at once, and not just on a computer (as is the case with a modem).

Tariff plans for Megafon router

You should immediately pay attention to the fact that when working with routers, there will be some restrictions on the use of tariff plans. For example, the operator does not provide the possibility of using “All inclusive” tariffs on the router. Also, these devices do not offer tariff plans with unlimited Internet. When purchasing a device directly from an operator, the user receives a SIM card with the “Download! To the fullest." When purchasing a gadget, you need to pay attention that a SIM card allows you to use the Internet for two weeks without paying an additional fee within the framework of unlimited limits. When the validity period ends, the basic conditions of the tariff plan are automatically activated. For 600 rubles you can use the “Easy” plan, in which case unlimited access will be provided, but there will be speed restrictions. Unlimited Internet is provided at a speed of up to 4 Mbit/sec.

What is it - WiFi Calling in Megafon

WiFi Calling in Megafon is a technology in which you can make calls, receive calls, write and receive SMS even where there is no access to a mobile network. All calls and messages go through the Wi-Fi point, but the SIM card inserted into the smartphone is also involved in the process. This is the main difference between the described service and the work of well-known instant messengers - Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, etc., which use only Internet traffic for communication.

However, simply picking up and calling from your phone via Wi-Fi will not work: at the moment, the technology requires the use of special software that connects the chain “smartphone - Sim card - Internet access point” into a working system. Thus, Wi-Fi calls to Megafon are made through the free eMotion application. It is available today for iPhones (on the App Store) and smartphones running Android OS (on the Play Store).

About the eMotion application: how to connect and how much it costs

This is an application through which you can send SMS and make calls via WiFi to Megafon. You will always be in touch even if:

1. There is poor or no cellular signal where you are.
2. You are traveling around Russia or are abroad.
3. Your interlocutor is not a Megafon subscriber.

How to activate WiFi Calling on Megafon

In order to connect Calling you need to do the following:

1. Download the eMotion application to your smartphone.
2. Activate the application according to system prompts.

That's all. And in order to use the service under the stated conditions, you must connect to any available wireless Internet point.

Current tariffs for router 2022

In 2022, Megafon is offering subscribers a separate line of tariffs that provide exclusively Internet services and some additional options.

Below we will consider which options are suitable for use on routers:

• L - an interesting offer for 599 rubles monthly. What is included in the price: fifty gigabytes of traffic, a mobile TV package, plus four free movies from the provider’s collection for rent. This tariff plan provides for the division of traffic into two halves: one will be available from one in the morning until seven in the morning, and the second half is available to the subscriber at all other times. You can activate the tariff in several ways: USSD request *236*4#, sending a text message with the text YES to the number 05009124. You can also use the capabilities of your personal account on the operator’s official website. The easiest option is to initially buy a SIM card with the “L” tariff connected. To deactivate, you can also use the USSD command. You can also text STOP to the same service number.
• XL - in terms of cost, this tariff will be slightly more expensive than the previous option. The subscriber will have to pay 699 rubles. This amount includes conditionally unlimited Internet. In addition, the tariff plan assumes the use of 30 gigabytes of traffic from seven in the morning to one in the morning. Unlimited Internet can be used from one in the morning until seven in the morning. You can choose any four movies from the provider’s collection. Mobile TV is also available. Please note that these conditions will only be active within your home region. If you are planning to travel around the country, you should first clarify the conditions for using roaming tariffs. This will allow you to avoid unnecessary expenses. Activation is possible from your phone using the request *236*5#. You can use a text message and send YES to service number 05009125. You can also activate the tariff in your personal account. You can deactivate the service in the same way as in the previous tariff: send a message with the word STOP.

There are situations when the speed of your Internet connection drops significantly. In such cases, you need to check how many GB are left within the limit. Use the combination *558#. If necessary, subscribers can extend their traffic by taking advantage of offers from the operator. The “Extend the speed of 1 GB” option will cost you 160 rubles, and the “Extend the speed of 5 GB” - 260 rubles. If you have problems connecting additional services, you can always call the technical support number.

Wi-Fi tariffs from MegaFon

New MegaFon Wi-Fi tariffs are designed for connecting to high-speed wireless Internet. The network access speed within these tariff plans reaches 150 Mbit/sec. All this allows you to abandon the classic wired connection. Now the Internet will work everywhere - an excellent solution for a summer house or private home. To do this, the operator accompanies new tariff plans with a high-speed Wi-Fi router.

Megafon tariff “Wi-Fi for yourself”

This is the junior tariff plan from the new line. It is designed for one user, which is due to the speed limit.

Tariff description

The tariff is provided with a subscription fee of 750 rubles/month. Renting a router will cost an additional 100 rubles/month, purchasing – 5,790 rubles. Calls to local numbers, if you call from a phone, cost 5 rubles/min. Long-distance calls – 15 rubles/min. Sending SMS to local numbers costs 1.95 rubles/piece, to all-Russian numbers – 2.8 rubles/piece. The maximum speed of mobile Internet is 7 Mbit/sec – just for one user. There is no traffic limit, but the offer specifies a limit of 3 TB, after which the speed may be limited.

How to switch to tariff

The transition to a tariff plan is carried out only through your personal account. The cost of the first TP shift within a month is 0 rubles, the second shift is 150 rubles. To purchase a SIM card with a router, fill out an application on the MegaFon website and select a store for pickup. Starting balance – 300 rub. When purchasing a router, pay the full price. Rent is paid from the balance.

Megafon tariff “Wi-Fi for family”

If you need Wi-Fi for your home, with a large number of connected devices, use the “Wi-Fi for Family” tariff plan. You do not need a USB adapter (modem) with a router - it will not provide the required speed. Instead, the tariff includes a high-speed router with 4G support - in guaranteed speed zones it will provide at least 50 Mbit/s. The maximum speed will be up to 150 Mbit/s. This is enough:

• To quickly download files;
• To watch TV on any device;
• For working with torrents, there are no restrictions on their use.

Use the Internet as much as you need.

Tariff description

The subscription fee is 1,300 rubles/month without restrictions on traffic (the offer specifies a limit of 3 TB, after which the speed may be limited). There are also discounts - 25% for the next month if the traffic consumption is less than 25 GB and 10% for the next month if less than 100 GB were used. Renting a router costs 100 rubles/month, purchasing – 5790 rubles.

The cost of calls and SMS on this tariff is the same as on the “Wi-Fi for yourself” tariff plan - such a high cost is due to the fact that this line is not intended for calls.

How to switch to tariff

The transition is carried out through your personal account - USSD commands are not provided. If this is the first transition in a month, its cost will be 0 rubles. If less than 30 days have passed since the last change, the cost of changing the tariff will be 150 rubles. You can buy a new SIM card with a router on the MegaFon website by filling out an application and selecting a store for equipment pickup.

Setting up the modem

1. Turn on the laptop and insert the flash drive into the USB port on the side. Wait until the device is detected.

1. Open My Computer and you should see an additional drive labeled "MegaFon". Double-click on this icon with the left mouse button.
2. There is nothing complicated further, just click “Next” or “Continue” at each step. Finally, wait for the program to install.
3. After launch, click “Connect” to connect to the mobile Internet network. Here you can track your balance and traffic statistics.

Now you can use the Internet and surf the World Wide Web. Just be careful - if you do not have an unlimited tariff, your traffic can quickly disappear when watching videos or movies.

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