Setting up the MegaFon 4G modem router: complete instructions

I took this model specifically for trips to the country, to a country house, as well as for moments in nature and fishing. You can’t take a regular router there, so this pocket box with support for 3G and 4G Internet comes to the rescue.

ATTENTION! If you came to this article and you have a regular modem in the form of a flash drive, and you don’t know how to set it up, then go straight to the last chapter of this article. I talk in detail about the modem-flash drive there.

As it turned out later, there is nothing complicated about setting up the Megafon 4G modem, and even a child can handle it. But don’t worry, I’ll write everything in detail, what I did and how I did it step by step and with pictures. If you have any difficulties or questions, write in the comments.

Setting up a MegaFon modem

In this article, we will look at two versions of the MegaFon Modem program that comes bundled with devices from this company. The software has significant differences both in terms of appearance and available functions. Any version is available for download from the official website on the page with a specific modem model.

Option 1: Version for 4G modem

Unlike earlier versions of the MegaFon Modem program, the new software provides a minimum number of parameters for editing the network. At the same time, during the installation stage, you can make some changes to the settings by checking the “Advanced settings” checkbox. For example, thanks to this, during the software installation process you will be asked to change the folder.

After the installation of the program is completed, the main interface will appear on the desktop. To continue, be sure to connect your MegaFon USB modem to your computer.

After successfully connecting a supported device, basic information will be displayed in the upper right corner:

• SIM card balance;
• Name of the available network;
• Network status and speed.

• Switch to the Settings tab to change basic settings. If there is no USB modem, there will be a corresponding notification in this section.

If you wish, you can activate the PIN code request every time you connect to the Internet. To do this, click the “Enable PIN code” button and provide the required data.

From the “Network Profile” drop-down list, select “MegaFon Russia”. Sometimes the desired option is indicated as “Auto”.

When creating a new profile, you need to use the following data, leaving “Name” and “Password” empty:

• Name - "MegaFon";
• APN – “internet”;
• Access number – “*99#”.

The best option is “Automatic selection”, since in this case the network will adjust to available signals without disconnecting the Internet.

When using automatic mode, the value in the “Network selection” line does not need to be changed.

At your personal discretion, check the boxes next to additional items.

To save values ​​after editing, you must disconnect the active Internet connection. This concludes the procedure for setting up the MegaFon USB modem through the new version of the software.

Option 2: Version for 3G modem

The second option is relevant for 3G modems, which are currently impossible to purchase, which is why they are considered obsolete. This software allows you to configure the operation of the device on your computer in more detail.

Style

After installing and launching the software, click the “Settings” button and in the “Switch skin” line, select the option that is most attractive to you. Each style has a unique color palette and elements that differ in arrangement.

Basic

On the “Basic” tab, you can make changes to the program’s startup behavior, for example, by setting up an automatic connection.

Here you can also choose one of two interface languages ​​in the corresponding block.

If more than one supported modem is connected to your PC, you can specify the main one in the “Device Selection” section.

Optionally, you can specify a PIN code that is automatically requested each time you connect.

Reviews of the Megafon 4G router: advantages and disadvantages

The MR-150–5 router from Megafon is relatively inexpensive. It will serve up to 8 devices quietly, provided there is a stable signal from the tower. Setting up a router comes down to setting a complex password for the wired network. If it is without a password, anyone nearby will be able to connect to you and waste your traffic. If necessary, immediately set up a power saving mode: set the signal radius from the router and switch to sleep mode after inactivity.

We will talk about setting up a modem router sold under the name “MR100-1”. Now the price of almost every Megafon mobile router does not exceed 3 thousand rubles, and the model in question, in addition, has such an undoubted “plus” as the presence of an LTE module. Let's look at how the setup is done.

Router “MR100-1” Let’s immediately list a few “cons” that are not so obvious during the selection process. Firstly, any mobile router has a USB port for connecting to a computer. So, “MR100-1” can work as a 4G modem (if it is connected to a PC with a cord), or distribute a Wi-Fi network, that is, “be a router”. If you try to connect the USB cable to the PC connector, and not to the charger, the wireless network will immediately turn off. The battery capacity of the device is, in principle, sufficient for this class of routers. Only the operating time, depending on the conditions of the provider, varies too much (four stated hours is in the most ideal case). However, “MR100-1” is not so bad if the user needs a mobile WiFi router megaphone with a 4G module, and there will always be a laptop nearby with two free USBs for charging.

Schematic representation of the display The screen installed on the front side of the case is less than two inches in size diagonally. It is also “OLED”, that is, LED. Although, this display does not display anything special (battery charge, type of Internet connection, signal strength, number of Wi-Fi users). Let's move on to the settings.

Via Windows

Many users do not really like installing unnecessary software on their computer. And this is not necessary. The Windows operating system already has utilities that can help you configure Megafon’s modem and connect it to the Internet.

All actions are performed in a certain sequence:

• The network device is inserted into the USB connector of the computer. After finding it, the system usually sounds a corresponding signal. Next, go to the Control Panel and the “Network and Internet” section. A window will appear with parameters and connection status.

• Now you need to use the scroll bar on the right to move to the very bottom. There is a list here, the items of which are highlighted in blue. You need to click on the “Network and Sharing Center” link, after which another window will appear.

• Active connections are displayed here. You need to click on the “Create and configure a new connection or network” item. Four options will be offered, from which you should choose the one at the very top.

• After this, you go to a window indicating the available connections. You need to choose a dial-up option that involves using a modem.

• A window opens asking you to enter your service provider information. In the case of Megafon, only the dial-up number is written *99#. The username and password fields can be left blank. It doesn't hurt to enter a clear name for the connection.

• After clicking on the “Create” button, a message should appear indicating that the connection is ready for use. You can close this window and then go online.

Model MR150-5

Wi-Fi router Megafon 4G MR150-5 is one of the most popular models, which went on sale in January 2016. The compact device allows you to get uninterrupted traffic in the operator's coverage area, automatically switching between available parts of different standards.

Let's look at the main features of the product:

• Reception and transmission speed – 150 Mbit/sec. and 50 Mbit/sec. respectively;
• Autonomous operation from the built-in battery is possible;
• When connected to a wireless network, it is possible to gain access through a cellular network;
• Simultaneously connect up to eight devices;
• Creation of a local network;
• Operating time without recharging – six hours;
• Available indicators: network level, Wi-Fi status, battery charge level and SMS notifications.

Device characteristics:

• Wi-Fi standard – 802.11b/g/n;
• Number of LAN ports – 0;
• Monitoring and management via web interface;
• Connector type – Micro USB;
• There is no connector for an external antenna;
• Weight – 95 grams;
• Dimensions: 108x64x15 mm;
• The body is black and made of plastic.

Most users praise the Megafon 4G MR150-2 router - subscriber reviews are extremely positive and confirm the high quality and reliability of the work.

Now let's talk about how to connect a 4G Wi-Fi router Megafon and give detailed instructions.

Through the Megafon program

The easiest way is to install the software that came with the modem. To access the Internet, the Megafon program will be launched each time, in the right corner of which there is a “Connect” button. Just click on it to establish a connection. At the top you can select the access type – 3G or 4G.

Procedure:

1. The modem is connected to a free USB connector. After some time, autorun should begin.
2. You must give permission to install the software and select a disk location to place the program files.
3. You must wait until the installation is completed and restart your computer. To enter the Megafon program interface, you need to click on the icon on the desktop.

Important: modern communication devices use different SIM cards - nano-SIM and micro-SIM. They differ in size, but the size of the chip itself is the same.

What to do to achieve maximum speed level

Usually the provider promises high speeds, but what you get doesn't really match it. Often the operator is not to blame for this, since the speed is affected by a large number of reasons. For example:

— External environment and weather phenomena such as rain, snowstorms, thunderstorms and so on.

— User location.

— The large concentration of Megafon base stations located around the receiver also affects it.

- Times of Day. Since during the day the network is most loaded with many users. At night, network resources are consumed less as there are fewer active users.

— The provider may impose a restriction if you have not managed to repay the debt.

Here is a list of several rules that will improve data transfer and speed:

— Use the Internet at late hours, as there is less load on the network.

— Try to disable energy-consuming and mobile traffic-consuming applications on the device.

- Try to move closer to the window. It is best to point the receiver roughly in the direction of the closest tower.

— Use an adapter between the connector and the modem. It is better to place the receiver higher.

If these rules are followed, the speed will increase significantly.

Setting up a router with a modem from Megafon

To connect to the router, you just need to press the WPS key on it, and then enter the password “12345678” on your laptop, smartphone or other network device. Internet access has been obtained. However, you may need to configure the router to suit your needs. To do this, launch a regular web browser and enter “https://192.168.10.1” in the address bar.

The following items are available:

1. In the “Local Network Settings” section, the DHCP server parameters are adjusted. A specific range of addresses is specified. The server can be completely disabled if desired.
2. In the “Mobile network configuration” submenu, you can only choose between 3G and 4G networks. Other fields cannot be edited.
3. In the “Wi-Fi Settings” tab, the wireless network configuration is changed. Its name is entered in the “SSID” field. You can turn off network broadcasting, then it will not be reflected in other users. Many other settings are available, including encryption mode.
4. In the “Management” section, you set a password to enter the panel with the router settings. There is also a very important menu item “Backup/Restore”. With its help, a file with the current configuration is created, which can be loaded into the profile if necessary.

Interesting: Windows users have the ability to rotate the screen on a laptop or computer. This may be useful for those who work with graphic elements, do text recognition, and so on.

Opening the web interface

If the computer was able to detect the Wi-Fi network and was able to log into it with the password “12345678”, then you can open the browser and go to the address: 192.168.10.1. An authorization window will appear:

Authorization in the setup interface Here, you need to use the username and password admin. Set this value in the top and bottom fields, click "Apply".

Let's sum it up

Every user can set up a Megafon modem and change the router configuration at home. No special knowledge is needed for this. You just need to be a confident user of the Windows operating system and know some of the nuances. The easiest option is to use a standard program to connect and configure the modem.

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Wireless modems from MegaFon provide mobile Internet access. But after purchasing a device, many people have a question: how to set up a 3G or 4G modem from MegaFon on a computer or laptop? In our articles, we also discussed all the ways to speed up a Megafon modem if the network access speed does not meet any standards.

In most cases, no configuration is needed. But some users do not like the standard methods of connecting and configuring modems. Therefore, we decided to compile a detailed review in which we will tell you how to properly configure the 3G modem from MegaFon E173 and the like. Setting up routers will also be discussed.

Tips for use

• If you are traveling somewhere out of town or will be away from home for a long time, then fully charge it.
• As it turned out, his battery was quite weak. But it is understandable - the sizes are not large. Therefore, if you depend heavily on it, buy an additional external battery for charging;
• I don’t recommend using it as a stationary router. Firstly, you will kill the battery this way. Secondly, there are regular home 3G and 4G routers for such purposes. But this is for those who live in country houses.
• You need to understand that the further you are from the city where there are 3G and 4G towers, the lower the speed will be. But here the question is just for the company. I'm generally satisfied with the speed, but I didn't go far from the city. Dear readers, write in the comments what your speed is and whether it suits you.

In general, the model is not bad, but it is very narrowly specialized - that is, it can only be used in camping conditions: outside the city, in the forest, on train trips, etc. Even in the city there are many places with free Wi-Fi.

And the phone is convenient to use in this regard. If you don’t use it often, then there will be no point in using it - since you can distribute the Internet and Wi-Fi from any smartphone and tablet. Well, the price, in my opinion, is overpriced by 1000 rubles.

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I would also like to note one thing - the router will not support other SIM cards, third-party operators. It's all about the firmware, they did it this way on purpose. It’s understandable, the company is fighting for its customers, but the router itself is so tight in configuration settings that for such a price, they could have removed this limitation.

How to set up a modem through the MegaFon program

In order to configure the MegaFon modem on a computer, we will use the software built into the modem.

The setup process is carried out in several steps:

• Connect the device to a free USB port;
• We wait for the autostart to trigger;
• We install the built-in MegaFon Internet software;
• We expect automatic installation of drivers;
• We launch the program, wait for the modem to be detected;
• Click on the “Connect” button and go online.

Appearance and equipment

First, let's take a look at the router itself. This is a very important thing, since it has many different indicators and buttons that the user should know about in advance. This router has the model name MR150.

At the moment, Megafon sells series 5 and 6. Series 2, 3 and 4 are out of production, but the setup process itself is the same. There is also an Alcatel Link Zone router, but it has approximately the same appearance and firmware.

Let's start in order with the indicators:

1. Charging or battery - you can use it to track how long it can last. But as practice has shown, the indicator does not always show correctly, so in the future you will build on your experience of using this model.
2. Wi-Fi transmission – if it blinks, it means information is being transferred. If it is on, it is waiting for a connection with the device. The wireless network is working.
3. SMS – if lit, it means a new message has arrived. If it doesn't light up, it means there are no messages.
4. Connection with a mobile operator: Red – connection error;
5. Green – 2G/3G;
6. Flashing green – connection to 2G/3G network;
7. Blue – 4G;
8. Flashing blue – connection to the 4G network.

Next are the side buttons and connectors:

• ON/OFF button – here I think everything is clear;
• WPS – for fast wireless connection between two devices. You can connect even without a password;
• SIM card compartment. There is also a button to reset to factory settings. If you took it from a friend or acquaintance, or someone previously used it, then hold down this button for 15 seconds.

Setting up a modem using standard Windows tools

As already mentioned, some users do not like the standard MegaFon Internet program. Therefore, we can get rid of it and set up manual settings for accessing the network. To do this, go to Control Panel - Network and Sharing Center and select Set up a connection or network.

Next, select an Internet connection, and specify a dial-up connection as the connection type. The next step is to specify the connection settings. Here we indicate the standard dial-up number *99# and the connection name. There is no need to fill out the “Name” and “Password” fields, since MegaFon does not ask for them.

After the connection has been created, you should go to its properties and uncheck the “Request name, password, certificate, etc.” checkbox, and on the “Security” tab, check the “Check Protocol (CHAP)” checkbox. After that, click OK and complete the settings. There is no need to set the modem initialization string, since it is already registered in the modem itself. Therefore, we boldly click on the connect button and go online.

Some modern modem models do not require installation and configuration. They automatically connect to the network immediately after connecting to a USB port.

Price. Tariff plans

A fairly simple operation is to set up a Megafon modem labeled 4G. And both in the first and in the second case. The cost of such a simple device, together with a prepaid promotional tariff package, is 2,590 rubles. This amount also includes 30 GB of daytime traffic and an unlimited amount of information at night from 1:00 to 6:59. But these preferential conditions are valid for 14 days. After this, the tariff automatically changes to “Internet L”, which includes 36 GB per month for a flat fee of 890 rubles. In any case, the specified limit of 36 GB should be enough for the average user. Otherwise, you need to choose a more expensive tariff with more gigabytes.

Setting up a router to work with a modem

We’ve already figured out how to set up a MegaFon USB modem on a computer. Let's now discuss the situation when we need to configure a modem connected to the router. Here we must understand that to create such a connection we need a router that works correctly with wireless modems. The process of setting up the router is quite simple - we connect the modem to the USB port of the router and send it to reboot.

Next, go to the administrative panel and select the connection settings item. As a rule, this item is placed on a separate line in the general menu. Also, many routers already have built-in support for automatic settings for creating a connection to certain cellular networks, including MegaFon. If there are no automatic settings, enter the data manually:

• Access point – internet;
• The dial-up number is *99#;
• Username is empty;
• Password – empty;
• The connection name is arbitrary.

If necessary, check the box for automatically establishing a connection (highly recommended so as not to go into the router settings every time). As soon as all the data has been entered, we send the router to reboot and wait for the connection to the Internet to be established - the corresponding indicator will inform us about this.

Let us remind you that on our website there is a review that discusses setting up MegaFon mobile Internet for various devices, including a modem.

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.

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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).

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 setting up the network on your PC. The fix is ​​very simple.

1. Press the Win and R button;

1. Write the magic word ncpa.cpl.

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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".

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The initial setup of the Megafon 4g modem to work on the network does not take much time. Even a schoolboy or grandmother can handle it. It is very convenient to use it where there is no standard and familiar Internet access. If you went with friends to nature or to visit relatives outside the city, or maybe just the specifics of your work is that you are on the road all day, then this method of communication with the global Internet space is right for you. Using the Megafon 4g modem is easy, and the speed of the network will pleasantly surprise you.

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.