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Unlocked ZTE MF286D CAT 12 600mbps 4G+/LTE Home/Office Router (White). 2 x RJ11 Tel Ports. 2 x External Antennas. Works with any Mobile Network Sim Worldwide. 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi + Bridge Mode (Renewed)
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| Price: | £69.00£69.00 |
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| Price: | £42.50£42.50 |
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| Brand | Eternal Communications |
| Model name | MF286D |
| Special feature | 2 x External SMA Antennas, Access Point Mode, Internet Security, WPS, Bridge Mode |
| Frequency band class | Quad-Band |
| Wireless communication standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11ac |
| Compatible devices | Any device that has Wi-Fi |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Recommended uses for product | Cost effective replacement to fixed line broadband, Home/Office/Gaming/Travel/Motor Home/Caravan |
| Included components | 1 x ZTE MF286D Router (White), 2 x External SMA Antennas, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x 3 Pin UK Mains Plug See more |
| Connectivity technology | 4G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G+, RJ11 |
About this item
- Unlocked ZTE MF286D CAT 12 600mbps 4G+/LTE Router (White)
- [COMPATABILITY] Will work with any network Sim card Worldwide.
- [ACCESSORIES] Includes 2 x SMA External Antennas
- [SPEED] Lightning-Fast CAT 12 600mbps Download Speeds. Qualcomm MDM9230 Chipset
- [WI-FI] 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Channels. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. 2 x RJ11 Telephone Ports, 3 x LAN GE Ports (RJ45) 1 x LAN/WAN GE Port (RJ45), 1 x USB Port
- [CONNECTIVITY] VoLTE Calling, Bridge Mode. Connect up to 64 Wireless devices. Perfect for Office or Home. IPv4, IPv6. Up to 4x4 MIMO & 256QAM supported
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UNLOCKED ZTE MF286D 4G+ Router - 600mbps
UNLOCKED ZTE MF286D 4G+ Router
Will work with any Mobile Operator's Sim Card Worldwide
Highlights:
- Includes 2 x SMA External Antennas for increased performance & speed
- 600mbps Download Speeds
- Simple plug & play
- Backwards compatible from 4G+, then to 4G, then to to 3G etc
- 3 x Gigabit LAN Ethernet Ports + 1 x Gigabit WLAN/LAN Ethernet Port
- 1 x RJ11 Telephone Port
- Connect up to 64 Wireless Devices at once
- Wi-Fi: a/b//g/n/ac
- Both 2.4ghz & 5ghz Wi-Fi bands
- Wi-Fi Encryption Authentication for secure browsing at all times
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- 1 Year Warranty
- Trusted UK supplier
- VAT Invoice supplied with every order
| Sim Status | Unlocked. Will work with any Sim from any operator Worldwide |
| Antennas | Internal + 2 x External SMA (Included) |
| Download Speed | 600mbps |
| Upload Speed | 150mbps |
| No. of Wi-Fi Connections | 64 |
| Wi-Fi | a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Dual Band: 2.4ghz & 5Ghz |
| Bridge Mode | Yes |
| VPN Support | Yes |
| Inbuilt Firewall | Yes |
| MAC Address Filtering | Yes |
| Band Steering | Yes |
| Perfect For | Home, Office, Gaming, Motor Home, Travel, Caravans & more |
| Sim Size | Full Sized Sim (Largest Size) |
| Operating Frequencies: | 4G: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B32. 3G: B1/B2/B5/B8 |
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| connectivity tech | 4G+, 4G, RJ11, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | LTE, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wireless |
| number of ports | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| data transfer rate | 600 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 300 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 300 megabytes per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 AC, 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AC | 802 11 N | 802 11 A | 802 11 ABGNAC | 802 11 N, 2.4 ghz radio frequency |
| frequency band class | quad band | dual band | single band | dual band | dual band | single band |
| LAN port bandwidth | Gigabit | — | — | 50 | — | 100 Mbps |
| maximum upstream rate | 150 megabits per second | — | 50 megabits per second | — | 50 megabits per second | 50 megabits per second |
| RAM size | — | 128 MB | — | — | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| security protocol | WPA2-PSK | — | WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK | — | WPA2-PSK | WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK |
| frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| operating system | RouterOS | RouterOS | iOS, Android | Versatile Routing Platform | RouterOS | RouterOS |
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- Product Dimensions : 16.9 x 2.7 x 17.7 cm; 457 g
- Date First Available : 29 Sept. 2021
- Manufacturer : Eternal Communications
- ASIN : B09HHJHFL2
- Item model number : Unlocked (Use any Mobile Network)
- Country of origin : United Kingdom
- Guaranteed software updates until : unknown
- Best Sellers Rank: 6,408 in Climate Pledge Friendly (See Top 100 in Climate Pledge Friendly)
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Customers like the speed, ease of setup, and value of the networking router. They mention it works well, is easy to use, and provides good internet signals. Some appreciate its reliability. However, some dislike the firmware update and have mixed opinions on wireless connectivity and sim card compatibility.
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Customers like the speed of the router. They mention it gives them good internet signals on the Three network, and the WiFi range seems good. Some say it's a good 4G router at a good price and ensures perfect internet.
"...Simple set up to my SSID and password using the web interface. WiFi range seems good...." Read more
"This router works like a charm! It provides a strong signal and easy setup. Perfect for my home office needs! Quick delivery and well-packaged...." Read more
"...110 mbps early mornings and 30 mbps at peak times - upload speeds also seem OK...." Read more
"...will give you good, reasonably reliable, 4G connectivity and decent WiFi coverage, and it will do so at a much lower price than equivalent routers...." Read more
Customers like the router. They mention it works well with a mesh system and in bridge mode. Some say it's brilliant and a neat little device.
"...It worked straight out of the box as soon as I inserted the SIM card (Beware! Full size card required)...." Read more
"This router works like a charm! It provides a strong signal and easy setup. Perfect for my home office needs! Quick delivery and well-packaged...." Read more
"...The item was a used item but looked new, it stated that, clearly a return from someone else...." Read more
"...On balance so far it is good and works well but a bit unusual in having a default of wireless only connection on set up and the settings interface..." Read more
Customers find the router easy to setup. They mention the settings are simple and work well. Some say the device self-configures once the SIM card is installed.
"...Simple set up to my SSID and password using the web interface. WiFi range seems good...." Read more
"This router works like a charm! It provides a strong signal and easy setup. Perfect for my home office needs! Quick delivery and well-packaged...." Read more
"The unit is OK if a bit flimsy and light - simple to set up with a full sized sim card put into the slot following the user guide...." Read more
"...No problems watching programs on the internet. It was easy to set up and the Wi-Fi signal is excellent. It hasn’t had any drop out so far." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the router's reliability. They mention it has good 4G connectivity and decent WiFi. Some say it's a solid setup and flawless.
"...remote security cameras are now connected via WiFi and it seems a very solid setup...." Read more
"The unit is OK if a bit flimsy and light - simple to set up with a full sized sim card put into the slot following the user guide...." Read more
"...Ultimately it works and will give you good, reasonably reliable, 4G connectivity and decent WiFi coverage, and it will do so at a much lower price..." Read more
"Seller in nice , item description is correct The product was nice and worked well but due to slow network speed it couldn't feed my TV, so my advice..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the router. They mention it has an included external antenna and unlimited data for 20 pounds a month.
"...At £42 a very economical way of achieving connectivity with a remote site." Read more
"...4G connectivity and decent WiFi coverage, and it will do so at a much lower price than equivalent routers...." Read more
"Does exactly what you need it too. Worth the money." Read more
"Brilliant bit of kit. PAYG sim and unlimited data for £20 a month. Perfect" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the wireless connectivity of the router. Some mention it's a 4G router and native 3G router, allowing up to 64 connections via WiFi. However, others say the signal isn't the best, the wireless coverage is simply dreadful, and the wireless cuts out entirely from time to time.
"...The LAN ports are full gigabit - I saw my first 120Mega Bytes per second file transfer using this router...." Read more
"...Ultimately it works and will give you good, reasonably reliable, 4G connectivity and decent WiFi coverage, and it will do so at a much lower price..." Read more
"...Never had a problem until yesterday when the Wi-Fi signal stopped working...." Read more
"...Full coverage anywhere in the house, conference calls and data downloads with ease...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sim card compatibility of the router. Some mention it works with Three SIM, while others say it doesn't work with EE 4G SIM and the antennas arrived broken.
"...The phone works using the sim card number - there are two phone sockets , which I find odd, one would do surely...." Read more
"both antennas arrived broken (keep falling down) and need to have them taped in place...." Read more
"...it with this one from ZTE and it's 3x faster than the old Huawei - same SIM card, same external aerial...." Read more
"...with this, I installed my EE 4g sim but all it would report was No SIM Card or SIM Card invalid!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the firmware update of the networking router. They mention it's poorly modified and doesn't support bridge mode. Some say it fails to update the firmware and has very limited 3rd-generation firmware still running.
"...However, the firmware sucks. It's quite locked down, with a range of options missing or limited and poorly implemented...." Read more
"Every time it boots it tries & fails to update firmware. Looks like its trying to apply firmware for the wrong country...." Read more
"...This appears to be down to DNS settings, however the Three firmware is locked down and it is not possible to change these anywhere...." Read more
"...and simple (dumb) router, with what appears to be the very limited 3 firmware still running just the sim-lock removed...." Read more
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Amazon refunded very quick is the 1 star.
The unit gave 3 bars signal from transmitter, so the signal was strong enough.
My tv was no more than 10ft away from the only spot I got a 1mbs, my tv wouldn't pick up the signal to get any data. A test on my main phone and it showed 1mbs from this router.
The item was a used item but looked new, it stated that, clearly a return from someone else.
Embarrassingly slow when you read the write up claim as a cat 12 600mbs. I ADDED THE two AERIALs IT COMES WITH, NO DIFFERENCE.
I have returned after just a few hours.
I was positive and excited when it arrived, it looked robust.
I have ordered another mobile router from the same company.
I DONT RECOMMEND ANYONE BUYING THIS ITEM, it is possible I just had a bad one. AMAZON HAVE REFUNDED WITHOUT QUESTION. I WOULD HAVE PREFERED TO HAVE A ROUTER THAT WORKED, BUT IT DIDN'T. IS IT BECAUSE IT was ALREADY A FAULTY RETURN OR A SUBSTANDARD ITEM? I WILL NEVER KNOW.
IF AMAZON or the supplier WANT TO SEND ME ANOTHER FREE ONE TO TEST, PLEASE DO, IF IT WORKS I WILL PAY IMMEDIATELY and I will be happy to give 5 * stars
Turned it on - power light came on immediately, waited for the wifi light and signal strength light to turn blue.
Plugged my Ethernet cable into PC and router. 192.168.32.1 according to the guide is the admin page, it failed to connect - looking at the label on the router it is actually 192.168.0.1 - which also failed to connect. The wifi light was on so , being without a smart phone luckily I have a tablet which accepted the password from the label (has to be 15 characters apparently numbers , upper case and lower case letters only) - once I was into the settings it became apparent that the device has two operating modes 1= wireless 2 = PC.
The 4G indicator on mine flashes blue constantly and the unit uses just over 1 megabyte per day of data even when not being used for internet - it is supposed to be solid blue when registered to a network - this however does not seem to be a problem.
I turned on the PC mode and was then able to get into settings using my PC.
The wifi security appears to be WPA2-PSK by default - might be changeable - will have a look later.
There is a WPS button so any device with WPS does not need a huge password to be input.
Wifi signal seems good, but I rarely use wifi .
Download speeds between 110 mbps early mornings and 30 mbps at peak times - upload speeds also seem OK.
The phone works using the sim card number - there are two phone sockets , which I find odd, one would do surely.
The LAN ports are full gigabit - I saw my first 120Mega Bytes per second file transfer using this router.
On balance so far it is good and works well but a bit unusual in having a default of wireless only connection on set up and the settings interface is also a bit weird - password for the router is upper case letters and numbers only.
However, the firmware sucks. It's quite locked down, with a range of options missing or limited and poorly implemented. Some of these are just annoying, some are frustrating, and some are worrying for security. Most are things that 95% of people do not care about at all. Many point to poorly modified firmware being run, and/or terrible firmware to start with.
Ultimately it works and will give you good, reasonably reliable, 4G connectivity and decent WiFi coverage, and it will do so at a much lower price than equivalent routers. If you will need/want to modify your router's settings beyond the basics then I'd recommend setting this up in bridge mode and connecting it to a more capable router.












