ZTE Wireless Router MU5001 WiFi 6 5G LTE

This is a Vodafone badged device (not what I wanted, wanted ZTE firmware device), but I decided not to send it back and have since become delighted with it.It is a very capable 5G router and fullfills all my requirements.

Working great on 3, and has the RJ45 Port. Easy to configure and a decent price

I was getting fed up with my cable internet for not owning up to security issues in their modem/router, and low speeds compared to my 5G phones and decided that if my phones could get too 5G then I'd buy a 5G router and ditch the cable service.This unit is not cheap per se, but quite a bit cheaper than other 5G units so I decided to take the risk, especially when using one of the Amazon website data deals which got me 80GB data per month for £5!However that fact that this is a mobile router shows as the range is limited: it can't reach the length of my house without the signal strength dropping. But, used as intended it is cracking and stable. That means placing it close to the pc/phone/etc you are using or use an ethernet cable. 5G speed isn't a reliable indicator of the unit because as I write (2023) the 5G network is still being developed and 5G signals don't travel very far. Nonetheless I am not that close to a 5G mast and still get 50Mbps; occasionally 100Mbps. This unit can also be set to pure 5G or to 5G-NGA. This latter is a complicated system to explain but is cheaper for the phone companies. It apparently has more security issues than pure 5G. Whatever, this unit gives you the option.I have had 3 active devices connectef at once without obvious loss of speed.You can set a limit to how many devices you allow. In fact the options are very good and the manager default choices are for safety and security.You can block the guest system, block all WiFi and just use the ethernet connector, and you can change the password from the touchscreen on the unit itself without having to fiddle with getting into the manager settings. So when you first get this router and BEFORE you even instert the SIM card, for safety, change the password.I also did further security tweaks available using the ethernet cable. The interface is very easy and as mentioned before the default settings are safe. I just find getting into any routers management system (192.168.0...) is frustrating because all my devices have security software that blocks proxys and non-secure http.Our government doesn't trust the Huawei/ITE group but I'm not too concerned as our government probably snoops on us just as badly, already and/or buy our personal details from Google anyway!One concern: The unit gets very hot when it is charging and it gets hot when in use. This caused hassles for me initially because the thermal cutout often turned the unit off but it hasn't done that for a while since I now make sure the unit is well ventilated and not on the duvet. I leave it plugged in when in use as battery life is very variable. Lately after 12 hours of background use or web surfing there is usually 40% battery left but then it drops quickly. Not an issue that would prevent me from buying this unit again but a more realistic description in the advert would have stopped me feeling narked. It lost a star for that.Overall: this unit is solid, and it is beautiful and classy on the outside and so far it is also well designed on the inside too. It is fast and pocket sized and I am very pleased with it. It is a mobile unit and so range is limited but not limiting. I have just bought a full 5G router for the main house network as I think the 5G route is the way to go, so for me it is a device I use daily.Costs are realistic, now there are good data deals, and the speed and supposed extra security of 5G makes this a good choice now, and with the 5G system growing fast then it will last.Having said that if 5G is not in your area then some dirt cheap 4G/late units are available giving very good speeds in the interim.Thanks for reading.

Very disappointed that the device is t-mobile branded as I specifically purchased this as ZTE brand, I could have bought the unlocked Vodafone router for half the price. also, the plug is European and comes with a UK adapter (ignore Q&A answer as it is not UK plug), £9 for delivery, what a waste of time and money, only if the seller provided correct information in the description. would never buy from them again. Sold by: sotel-electronics

I've been told this is locked to Deutsche Telekom'

Set up in minutes,speed on mobile 1200mbs no problem,never drops out,,not sure on battery,mine is plugged in 24/7Faster than my hauwai H112-370 5g and better connection.You have 2 5g options.5g,4g,3g or 5g NSA,,both are equally good,the security access is so fast using touch screen,no logginginto webpages to alter settings. I wish i'd bought one earlier.nano sim. Only downside is the single ethernet connection,but an inexpensive gigabyte rj45 hub and the speed of the built in wifi make up for this.4 5g mobiles( at once),2 tablets,2 4kfiresticks 1 tower pc and no buffering.and thats under a very heavy load.