Skeptical at First, I read a lot of reviews before deciding on this little device. I typically don't bother with Chinese brands, but this thing actually works. What's also a good thing is the mobile app that you can download to manage the device.
Unboxing: The product comes in a nice box which is probably a little larger than needed. The device is a little bigger than a credit card about as thick as a small cell phone (due mostly to the battery). I was very surprised as to how small this device actually is! Inserting the battery was pretty straight forward, albeit a bit difficult if you don't have long fingernails to pry open the back. I recommend using a small coin or something non-sharp as the case could very easily get damaged.
I didn't install a SIM right away, as I was still in the US.
Setup:
1.) Charge the device before using, this is highly recommended as the Lithium battery is probably drained a bit from storage.
2.) For a first time setup, skip inserting the SIM unless you want to use the generic out of the box settings (NOT RECOMMENDED).
3.) Download the Huawei app in the iTunes store ( I use an iPhone, so my instructions might be slightly different)
3.) Turn on the device
4.) Connect to the device and put in the generic wifi password
5.) Use the App to start managing the device
6.) Change the Access Point Name, and IP ( if you desire)
7.) Reconnect and change the access point password
8.) Reconnect
9.) Use the app to power the device off or long push the power button on the device
Viola, you are good to go.
This device was reliably used on the following networks:
1.) Vietnam: Vittel (7GB for ~230,000 VND @ the Airport) - Ho Chi Minh City and within a 3 hour radius of the city, very fast and reliable.
2.) China: China Unicom (1GB for 180 RMB in Guangzhou International Airtport, stupid expensive in China) - Used in Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Qingdao, and Beijing. Fuzhou was a little slow but the other cities were fast.
I used it for FaceTime, laptop connection (email, VPN) and VOiP calls. We connected up to 3 laptops (VPN) and 3 iPhones simultaneously to this device. In Beijing, at the airport lounge, I had to switch the device to the 5Ghz channel because of interference causing slow connection.
Pro's: Works out of the box. LONG battery life (definitely more than 4 hours as rated). Has a mobile app to manage and handles multiple devices. Also has dual wifi frequencies (but can only use one at a time). Has a micro SD slot inside to store files (file server)
Con's: A bit difficult on initial setup, but easy to use once you do so. The SIM is hard to put in/pull out.
Another reviewer confirmed this thing to work in Europe and another in the Philippines (where I plan to use in the future). This device is the future for travel. Why pay the exorbitant roaming charges or calls, txt, and data? With this device, you will never need to use the roaming feature ever again. Do Note: China is (stupid) expensive for data, IMO. 7GB in Vietnam for ~$11 and 1GB in China for $30!!!.
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Consider a similar item
$36.99
Climate Pledge Friendly Buy it with
$86.32
Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4
In Stock
+
![Anker USB C Charger Cable [2 Pack, 6ft], 310 Type C Charger Cable Fast Charging, Braided USB A to USB C Cable for Samsung Gal](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71k0W8zcU2L._AC_UL116_SR116,116_.jpg)
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Compare with similar items
This Item  Huawei E5577s-321 150 Mbps 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot (4G LTE in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa & 3G Globally) Unlocked/OEM/Original from Huawei Without Carrier Logo (Black) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $86.32 | $79.00 | $159.99 | $99.99 | $179.99 | -14% $299.99 List: $349.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Value for money | ||||||
| WiFi signal | ||||||
| Tech Support | ||||||
| Battery life | ||||||
| Easy to use | ||||||
| Sold By | Airtime Store | Keepgo EU | Roam WiFi | MIFSPOT | GlocalMe | GlocalMe |
| connectivity tech | Wi Fi | Wi Fi | LTE | Wi Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| number of ports | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| data transfer rate | 2 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | — | 2.5 gigabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 A | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 N | 802 11 A | 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 AC | infrared |
| frequency band class | — | quad band | dual band | — | single band | dual band |
| lan port bandwidth | 150 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | — | 10/100 megabits per second | — | 1.1 gigabits per second |
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
0:09
Click to play video
Customer Review: Expect a MTN Branded Device....
Jey P.
Reviews with images
This is my first negative review about a product, ...
This is my first negative review about a product, and you can only imagine how upset i am.So I bought this device and barely 4 hours into use, battery is almost dead. Out of curiosity, I open the battery cover only to discover I was given a 1500mah battery, instead of 3000 as advertised. I don't know how else to communicate this as this is the first time I'm experiencing such, and so am not familiar with the process on how to go about it. I do hope my vendor can see this and get in touch with me
