USB modem megaphone m100. What does it cost us to build a house? Porotherm
New multi-mode USB modem for working in MegaFon and Yota networks. The device supports LTE (FDD/TDD)/UMTS/GSM standards with automatic switching, the declared maximum data reception speed on the 4G network is up to 100 Mbit/s. The modem is locked for use in MegaFon networks and will not work with a USIM card from another operator.
This device cannot be called small, although the modem looks much more compact than the Huawei E392. And it doesn’t heat up as much, which means less energy consumption. But we are still a long way from the comfortable size of 3G modems; universal devices with 4G support are noticeably larger. The new modem does not look too bulky due to its good proportions.
The striking resemblance to the “branded” Yota LTE modem immediately catches your eye; the design and proportions are almost identical. And this is not surprising, the developer of both devices is Yota Devices LLC, the importer is the same “Distribution Center”. True, the manufacturer of the Yota LTE modem is Quanta Computer Inc, and the MegaFon M100-1 universal modem was produced by Tech-Giant Computer Co. But both companies (Quanta and Tech-Giant) are registered at the same legal address in Shanghai, so it is possible that the structural unit was separated into a separate company or some other administrative event happened.
Just a few days ago, Scartel (Yota) received 1.6 million telephone numbers in code (DEF) 999 with the distribution of blocks throughout Russia, so it is quite possible that Yota subscribers will be able to buy such modems with Yota SIM cards and use 3G/2G data transmission on the MegaFon network. And there it’s not far from voice transmission within MVNO. However, let’s not guess and this is a topic for a separate conversation.
Equipment and price
A modest box, the modem itself, a warranty card and a short user manual, that’s all. The commercial package will probably also include a microUSIM card. No adapter cords, green ribbons or other decor. The color is black, but there is talk of a white version.
The estimated price is 1,990 rubles, this figure was obtained from a search engine. Although it was not possible to find the price on the regional MegaFon website. Huawei E392 costs exactly the same, so it seems to be true.
Main Features
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz UMTS/DC HSPA+ 900/2100 MHz LTE 800/2600 MHz
- Modem data reception speed is up to 100 Mbit/s, transmission speed is up to 50 Mbit/s. The actual reception/transmission speed depends on the technological capabilities and network congestion, and the natural conditions of radio wave propagation.
- USB and microUSB connectors
- Plug’n’Play device, SMS support
PC requirements:
- USB interface
- OS Microsoft Windows® XP SP3, Windows® Vista
- SP1/SP2, Windows® 7, 8; Mac OS® X 10.5 - 10.8
- Free space hard disk space of at least 15 MB
- RAM at least 1 GB
- Screen resolution of at least 800 x 600 pixels
Design
The modem does not have a memory card, and there are no additional slots for an external antenna. In this sense, Huawei E392 looks more interesting. Rotator with an open-type USB plug and an additional microUSB socket. The SIM card is inserted into a narrow slot under the rotator, “hides” completely in the slot, and is pushed out when pressed.
It should be noted that some minor design flaws have been corrected. For example, the rotator now has five fixed positions (from three).
An inconspicuous but useful protrusion has appeared on the edge of the rotator. It seems like a small thing, but opening the modem has become much more convenient, and this micro-improvement will save a lot of nails.
The microUSB socket has acquired a normal trapezoid shape. In the previous version there was a rectangle, just mark the “correct” side with paint, so as not to guess every time using the “scientific poke” method.
Apparently, in order to save space, they abandoned the regular SIM card in favor of a microSIM. We gained some millimeters, but added headaches for subscribers. Perhaps the problem of a shortage of microSIM with LTE support will be solved by the start of modem sales, but now there are very few such MegaFon SIM cards in Moscow, many are complaining about this. I ran through the surrounding salons and couldn’t find it anywhere. And in one salon they honestly said that they had never received them at all. But nanoSIM LTE - for God's sake, they are everywhere. Enchanting absurdity: iPhone 5 does not work on the Russian LTE network, but there are SIM cards. The same Lumia 920 works on the LTE network, but you can’t find a SIM card for it during the day. Maybe these microSIMs with LTE support for the MegaFon network don’t exist yet?
I would advise not to bother searching for the elusive microSIM LTE, but to take a regular USIM LTE and cut it in one of the communication shops. Many dealers have already acquired these simple machines, and MegaFon USIMs cut well, without damaging the contact plates. As an additional bonus - a ready-made adapter and maintaining the versatility of the card, there will always be a piece of adhesive tape in the house. Greedy sellers, by the way, ask for 100-150 rubles. for such adapters complete with an analogue of a paper clip.
Job
For the experiments, a regular SIM card with a voice tariff was purchased and “without leaving the cash register” it was replaced with USIM. Next, enable the option “ Unlimited Internet for a 4G Pro smartphone" and for 30 rubles. per day we enjoy full LTE. According to the description, the maximum speed on this option is limited to 20 Mbit/s, but for some reason this limitation does not work on the LTE network. It probably works in 3G and EDGE, but, as you understand, it was not possible to check.
The feeling of operating a modem on an LTE network is ambivalent. With a good signal, this M100-1 works great and, in my opinion, is not inferior to the Huawei E392 modem. It even seemed a little faster, but I wouldn’t dare say so. But in conditions of poor reception, the M100-1 is no longer so good and begins to lose. Apparently, the large antenna size of the E392 has an effect. For such conditions, we can safely recommend a passive antenna; it works unexpectedly well with this modem.
The modem did not always demonstrate 30 Mbit/s or more, but it delivered stable 25+ Mbit/s smoothly and without interruptions. In conditions of a good signal, but, on the other hand, in the house through a triple-glazed window.
There are no complaints about working in 3G, everything works smoothly and stably. It could have worked faster, but there’s nothing you can do about it; in my area, MegaFon’s 3G network has become significantly slower over the past year and a half. Either something was adjusted incorrectly, or the load on the network has increased significantly and LTE will really come in handy.
It's the same in 2G. Without any special complaints, but also without high-speed “miracles”. In general, we can say that Huawei E392 works better in 2G and 3G networks, but the new M100-1 is not inferior to popular models like E352 and E367. Again, based on subjective feelings.
At the same time, I compared the M100-1 with the Yota LTE modem. Direct comparison is incorrect, since Yota modem present hardware limitation, and the Yota segment of the LTE network is most likely still more loaded. Plus the famous system of adaptive speed limiting depending on the load and, according to some statements, on the type of traffic. Yota has a wealth of experience in this matter; at one time, torrent lovers almost “stacked” fragments of the WiMax network. In any case, I did not see any hardware limitations on the M100-1.
It was not possible to pair the M100-1 modem with the Keenetic 4G router, despite the recently installed latest firmware version 2, with which the Huawei E392 MTS successfully worked in this router. Perhaps it’s a matter of my not being “direct enough”, but just in case, keep it in mind.
Software
I unexpectedly liked the “branded” Connect Manager for its functionality. The design is not particularly beautiful, but it is well done. For example, the ability to strictly select any of the three standards (LTE-3G-2G) can be useful. They also allowed us to change the standard on the fly during a live connection, which is great. Otherwise, many beginners suffer, not realizing that in order to change the standard or range, they must first disconnect the current connection. The M100-1 manager has learned to disconnect the connection itself when specifying other settings.
The Manager interface includes management of Wi-Fi connections, the “one-window” principle in action. You can set in the settings to automatically turn off the modem when connecting via Wi-Fi, you can view statistics on Wi-Fi traffic, etc. Other useful features include displaying the amount on your personal account balance in the connection indicator window.
The Manager interface allows for sending SMS messages and USSD commands. The “My Account” section is still “under development”; inside there is only a link to the Service Guide. Probably, over time they will add information about the tariff and connected services/packages.
All sorts of graphs and statistical reports on traffic are also present, where would we be without them. In general, he turned out to be a good Manager. A noticeable drawback is the lack of information about which network the SIM card is registered with. In “Auto” mode, you won’t know this until you establish a connection; the corresponding icon appears only when connected. Unfortunately, this Manager does not work with other modems, it simply does not see them.
Resume
The modem gives the impression of a good “workhorse” and does not look like such a “monster” as the Huawei E392. No glitches or freezes were noticed for several days. For the pros and cons, see above; one of the significant disadvantages would be the inoperability of the modem in the router. I hope this is a temporary problem. I also don't like the open type USB plug. best option for a laptop on the go. Otherwise the device is quite good.
Sergey Potresov ()
The Megafon M100-1 modem “rises” on Ubuntu without problems, starting at least with version Ubuntu 12.04. Just plug it into USB and after 10-20 seconds you can create a connection through Network Manager. However, there may be a problem with low Internet speed. This can happen because the modem is configured to connect only to 2G (GSM) or 3G (HSDPA). Or in auto mode, it selects the connection type with a stronger signal (and lower speed).Under Windows, this problem can be solved by changing the settings in the Megafon Internet program. But this program cannot be installed on Ubuntu.
There is a way out, you just need to send the required AT command to the modem. And this can be done through the minicom program, which is in the Ubuntu universe repository.
Step one
You need to make sure that Megafon M100-1 is correctly identified and connected to the system. In the terminal you need to run the command
ls /dev/ttyU*
The command output should produce three devices: /dev/ttyUSB0, /dev/ttyUSB1 and /dev/ttyUSB2. To work with the modem, you will need the /dev/ttyUSB2 device - this is the modem control port.
Step two
You need to install minicom (it doesn't come out of the box). Then run it with the command:
minicom -s
This is starting in setup mode. In this mode, you need to specify the device /dev/ttyUSB2 in the serial port settings. Then save the settings as dfl and exit the setup mode.
Then, in terminal mode, you can work with the modem. First of all, check the connection to the modem with the command
It should output something like this:
Manufacturer: LLC Yota Devices Model: MegaFon M100-1 Revision: MF1.07_1KY_01
AT^QCNCFG?
The answer will be: "00" or another number - 01, 02, 03.
If the output contains the number 03, then the connection mode is already set to 4G (LTE) and the reason for the low speed is different. But in the case of numbers 00 or 01, you can switch the modem to 4G (LTE) mode.
This is done with the command:
AT^QCNCFG=03
Resume
The modem is discussed in detail in this forum
If you are in Krasnodar, you can contact a specialist.
Modem M100-4 is a new device from Megafon that will provide stable and fast Internet access. It works in 4G/3G/2G networks, independently selecting the network available in a given location. Thanks to this, you will be connected wherever there is a connection. To use the device in the networks of other operators, you need unlocking Megafon M100-4 (Huawei E3272), which you can order from us. You are probably wondering what the differences are between Megafon M150-1 (Huawei E3276) and Megafon M100-4 (Huawei E3272). They are identical in characteristics, the only difference is in the shape of the body. Huawei E3276 has a rotating connector, respectively Huawei E3272 is a monoblock. It is also worth noting that the Huawei E3272 modem appeared with the MTS operator and is referred to as 4G modem MTS 824F and MTS 824FT and the Beeline operator began selling Huawei E3272. Not long ago, this modem model appeared in Tajikistan from the operator TCELL - 4G Huawei E3272.
Modem Huawei E3272 has a maximum reception speed of up to 100 Mbit/s, and transmission speed of up to 50 Mbit/s, thanks to which downloading and sending heavy files will no longer be a problem, and web pages will open instantly.
Modem Huawei E3272 (this is another name for Megafon M100-4) easy to use and does not require special settings. Just install it in the port Computer USB or laptop and your system will prompt you to install the firmware. The M100-4 modem management program makes it easy to select a communication standard, track traffic usage statistics and control the balance. It also has the ability to receive SMS. Huawei E3272 modem is another 4G modem from Huawei,
In Russia it is sold under the Megafon brand and is called M100-4, MTS has the 4G modem MTS 824F and MTS 824FT, Beeline has the Huawei E3272, and in Kazakhstan the Altel operator has the Huawei E3272.
To use the Internet on the networks of other operators, you need Unlocking Megafon M100-4, MTS 824F, MTS 824FT, Huawei E3272 code
Modem characteristics
Supported bands:
GSM/EDGE/EVDO/LTE/FDD/TDD/UMTS
Modem data reception speed up to 100 Mbit/s,
Data transfer speed - up to 50 Mbit/s
Supported Frequencies
GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
UMTS / DC-HSPA+ /WCDMA 900 / 2100
LTE 800/2600
Additionally
Supports MicroSD cards up to 32 GB
There is a connector for an external antenna.
Operating systems:
Support for OS Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, Linux
Physical characteristics
Dimensions (L×W×H): 91x29x11 mm,
Weight - 31 g.
Unlocking Huawei E3272 (Megafon M100-4, MTS 824F, MTS 824FT):
This model has a new approach to calculating the unlock code. You can order the code at online service, working 24/7 and not requiring operator processing of applications. Everything goes in automatic mode: Unlock Megafon M100-4 (Huawei E3272) code
More details about the unlocking process are described in this
Firmware for modem Huawei E3272 (Megafon M100-4, MTS 824F, MTS 824FT):
Huawei E3272 Firmware Section
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.361.99.13.00 Universal
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.420.07.00.00 normal
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.420.99.07.00 normal
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 22.436.07.01.161 Beeline +sdimage
Firmware Huawei E3272s-600 22.436.11.00.673 Altel +sdimage
Firmware Huawei E3272s-210 (MTS 824F) 21.436.11.00.143 MTS Russia
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.436.05.00.1134 Baltic OM
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.436.05.00.56 Tele2 Estonia
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 22.436.07.00.00 Universal
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.436.05.01.84 PT-TMN Portugal
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.436.11.00.00 Universal
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.436.11.00.401 Newroz (Iraq)
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.436.11.00.609 Elisa Estonia
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 22.436.07.01.17 LMT Latvia
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 21.436.11.00.264 P4 Poland
Firmware Huawei E3272s-153 22.436.11.01.1209 Surfline Ghana
However, this article will focus specifically on Megafon M100-1. Specifications The modem is quite standard - the modem operates in GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks with frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS/DC HSPA+ - 900/2100 MHz and LTE - 800/2600 MHz. The maximum data reception speed of the modem in LTE/4G networks is up to 100 Mbit/s, transmission speed is up to 50 Mbit/sec. In reality, everything depends on the quality of coverage and the technical capabilities of the operator’s network. Among the “design features” we can mention the rotating mount of the USB connector, which is visible in the photo, thanks to which the modem can easily be installed in a hard-to-reach USB connector of a laptop or router, as well as the presence of microUSB for connecting to a PC using a cable.
The photo above shows the M100-1 modems from Megafon (white) and the LTE modem from Yota. As you can see, they are really similar. The M100-1 modem is a regular stick modem. After connecting the modem to the PC and installing Megafon's proprietary software - Megafon Internet (Connect Manager), you can immediately connect to the Internet. Please note that to access the Internet you will also need a microSIM form factor SIM card with support for 4G/LTE; if your SIM card does not support 4G, then the modem will only be able to work in 2G or 3G networks.
Like all branded operator devices, the modem is by default blocked to use SIM cards only from the Megafon operator. When you try to install a SIM card from another operator into the modem, the message “Replace SIM card” appears in the standard software for connecting to the Internet:
However, the modem manufacturer has provided a standard ability to unlock Megafon M100-1 using a network unlock code (NCK code). Entering the unlock code is quite easy; for this we will need any terminal program, for example, as well as the NCK code itself, which you can get on our trading platform. The following video, kindly provided by our partners, clearly shows the process of entering the NCK code into the Megafon M100-1 modem:
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