ZTEMF79N, Unlocked Wi-Fi USB Modem, Low Cost Travel Wi-Fi hotspot to 10 devices, External Antenna ports + 2 Year Warranty (White)
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ZTEMF79N, Unlocked Wi-Fi USB Modem, Low Cost Travel Wi-Fi hotspot to 10 devices, External Antenna ports + 2 Year Warranty (White)

3.7/5
Product ID: 290267363
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Details

  • Brand
    ZTE
  • Model name
    MF79N
  • Special feature
    Unlocked; USB;
  • Frequency band class
    Dual-Band
  • Wireless communication standard
    802.11n
  • Compatible devices
    Laptop Tablet
📱Connects up to 10 devices
📶150 Mbps 4G LTE speed
🔌Dual power modes: USB & battery

Description

🌍 Stay connected everywhere, effortlessly and securely.

  • MULTI DEVICE HOTSPOT - Share your connection with up to 10 devices—work, stream, or game together anywhere.
  • SECURE FUTURE READY - Compliant with PSTI Act and guaranteed software updates through 2026 for peace of mind.
  • POCKET SIZED POWERHOUSE - Slim, lightweight design fits in your pocket—travel Wi-Fi that goes where you go.
  • POWER PACKED CONNECTIVITY - Blazing 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload speeds keep you effortlessly connected.
  • UNLEASH YOUR NETWORK FREEDOM - Unlocked for any SIM—choose your carrier, no strings attached.

The ZTE MF79N is a compact, unlocked 4G LTE Wi-Fi USB modem that creates a hotspot for up to 10 devices. Supporting download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds of 50 Mbps on the 2100MHz FDD-LTE band, it offers versatile connectivity via USB or Wi-Fi. Lightweight and pocket-sized, it includes external antenna ports and comes with a 2-year warranty and security compliance with ongoing software updates until 2026.

Specifications

BrandZTE
Product Dimensions10.16 x 3.17 x 1.4 cm; 40 g
Batteries1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Item model numberMF79U
ManufacturerLivewire Telecom Limited
SeriesMF79N
ColourWhite
Connectivity TypeWi-Fi
Wireless Type802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g
Operating SystemWindows
Are Batteries IncludedYes
Lithium Battery Energy Content1 Milliamp Hours (mAh)
Lithium Battery PackagingBatteries contained in equipment
Lithium Battery Weight50 g
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells1
Item Weight40 g
Guaranteed software updates untilunknown

Reviews

3.7

All from verified purchases

Z**E

Works well with Smarty SIM

So far, very happy with this product. I got the ZTE MF79N, the dongle that allows you to connect up to 10 devices to what looks like a large USB stick. The product can be plugged into a computer OR into a USB charger straight into the wall. I got it to use with the Smarty unlimited SIM and it works very well. The dongle itself does come with a free Smarty SIM which was not clarified in the 'what is included' part. The setup can also be done with a macbook which wasn't clear from the instructions so it works for both PCs and Macbooks.The speed is fast enough to stream HD movies on my laptop and fulfils all of my data needs (I use cloud-based graphics software). HOWEVER, some advice: The Smarty SIM needs to get a strong enough signal in order to work well and it uses EE's network. If you're going to be fairly stationary and especially if you already have an EE phone SIM, you can check the reception of where you're planning to use the dongle on your phone. If you have 2 bars and above, you will have sufficient reception when you use the dongle as all it does is it amplifies that and creates a hotspot for your devices to connect to. Otherwise, I can guarantee that you just won't get reception. The same applies on if you have a different company's SIM and use the same one for your phone.About the range: I'm using the SIM in one room and I get full bars, but once I leave the room and close the door, my laptop and phone can't pick up on the dongle much if at all. This one is very much meant to be used in the room where you are, especially if the walls are insulated.I have yet to take it out on the proverbial road as I've been using it in some temporary accommodation where I don't want to get a proper router. I would say this is good if you're someone single living alone or people travelling in a group. Just don't expect it to work for a big house or even a flat with many different rooms... the signal just won't be strong enough.

J**D

Do not buy the ZTE MF833U1 - useless cellular dongle

The ZTE MF833U1 purports to be a 150mbs configurable cellular USB dongle.The driver installation "worked", after I found the AutoRun.exe file on the flash-drive it masquerades as.The configuration screen is served up to 192.168.0.1/index.html#home - an address that will not work if you are already connected to (say) any home wifi.However, if you disconnect from your home wifi and try and connect to the address you can occasionally see a config screen. You need the config screen to configure the APN for the SIM card, though a less intuitive series of config pages is difficult to imagine.The whole thing was a nightmare to configure, and it never successfully connected and gave me a solid internet connection. Not once. 150mbps? Don't make me laugh!The problem was not with the SIM card - I installed the SIM in a cellular phone and it worked just fine.The problem was not one of connectivity, for I could tether my phone and get the connectivity I needed.The problem lies entirely within the ZTE MF833U1 hardware and software, which I will not even bother returning, in case it is sold on to some other victim.All in all, I would rate this product ZERO stars if I could.

P**Y

Works well, with caveats

I bought this to work with my Zyxel VMG3925-B10B router that supports '3G' dongles for automatic cellular backup. Can confirm that it works as described in 4G and the caveats below, but you may wish to try another SIM.The interface is rather basic, but functional. It's only accessible when plugged into a computer, not the router, but this is an issue with my router, not the dongle. Options to see SMS messages, set up data roaming, and importantly to manually select networks.For some SIMs it may take quite some time (five minutes) for the dongle to register on the network after plugging in. Once registered it's probably fine, however a couple of months after purchase and automatic renews of a Smarty bundle I'd failed to disable auto renew on I noted my router showed the dongle as 'not present'. I do not know if this is due to the router, the dongle, or the abysmal Smarty coverage locally. Plugging it in again resolved this.Manual selection of network is important, as after trying the Smarty SIM, performance was terrible. A manual search revealed that Smarty (re bundled 3) only supports 3G within my house, I was receiving less than 2Mb down and an unmeasurable amount up. Your mileage may vary.The manual search showed EE had 4G available, so with a 1pmobile SIM I gave it a try. 27Mb down, 21Mb up is faster than ADSL MAX!Time will tell if this is a completely reliable and hassle free solution, but it's cheap and much easier to set up than multiple network connections

L**D

Works a treat

Does the job!

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