Yota modem: settings and testing

In the rhythm of the modern world, we constantly need stable access to the Internet, and it is better if the Internet is fast and inexpensive. Somehow 7-10 years ago all this seemed fantastic, but today it's quite real. To organize a convenient, safe and affordable network, you can use the services of Yota.

Terms of connection

Having stopped on the Yota mobile Internet, it is necessary to determine the tariff that will be used for connection. There are three types of tariffs for SIM cards from Yota:

• For 2 hours and 24 hours. This option is suitable in case you need to quickly go online for a short period of time. For 2 hours of access to the network at the maximum speed you will need to pay 50 rubles. For the day of access (also at maximum speed) you will have to pay 150 rubles.

• Monthly tariff is suitable for those who connect the Internet at home and prefer a classic payment option, as on a standard SIM card. The cost varies from zero to a thousand rubles. If you purchased only a modem, then the speed will be limited to 128 kb / s, for 550 rubles it will grow to 1800 kb / s (the average version), and for a thousand you will get the maximum speed without restrictions.
• The annual tariff is suitable for those who want to pay once and do not worry about paying for the Internet for at least a year. For 5400 rubles, you can ensure your annual access to the network at a speed of 5 Mbps. For 6900 you get unlimited Internet at 10 Mbps. The most expensive tariff will cost 9000 rubles. Here the same conditions, but without speed limits.

Yota 4G LTE Modem Overview

Yota 4G LTE - this basic model, the most simple in the line. The cost of the modem is 1990 rubles. The device operates on the standard of wireless communication 802.11n at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. Interface connection - USB 2.0. Dimensions - 92 x 13 x 35 millimeters. Weight - 50 grams. In fact, this is an excellent option for those who plan to go online with a single device.

Visually, the modem is similar to other similar devices - a kind of flash drive with a SIM card inside. It looks very stylish, it can be safely carried in your pocket, as the size and weight are slightly larger than the same flash drive. A rotatable USB port can not only protect the device from breaks and damage, but also install the modem in a convenient position so that it occupies less space in the horizontal plane.

Yota 4G LTE modem setup

Perhaps the most important advantage of modems from Yota is the support of Plug & Play technology. This means that even when the device is first connected, the special driver will automatically load. No discs and additional media with software. Immediately after you have installed the modem in the computer, you need to open any web browser to go to the page with activation of Internet access. The activation interface will prompt you to enter the phone number to which the SMS will come with a confirmation code. Therefore, it is important to use a valid phone number. Usually this is enough to get started. However, you can specify the range of IP addresses that are received from the DHCP server.

Overview of the Yota 4G LTE Wi-Fi modem

Yota 4G LTE Wi-Fi is a second-level modem. The cost of the device is 2990 rubles. The modem operates on the standard of communication 802.11n at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. The connection uses a USB 2.0 interface. Dimensions - 92 x 13 x 35 millimeters. Weight - 50 grams. The first model is severely limited in its capabilities, and when working, access to the Internet is needed not only from a laptop or a desktop computer, but also from a mobile gadget (smartphone or tablet). To do this, you need a router that will distribute the network to all gadgets at once.

However, engineers Yota solved this issue by combining the basic modem with the simplest Wi-Fi router. By connecting such a thing to the laptop, you can set up an improvised wireless network and distribute the Internet for another 8 devices, and after the initial setup, you can connect the modem to any power source (for example, car cigarette lighter) and distribute the network to yourself or friends in any Indoors.

Configuring the device

How does the Yota 4G LTE Wi-Fi modem setup work? The initial connection principle does not differ from that in other modems from Yota. It is enough to connect it to the computer, and the driver will be loaded automatically. After you need to open a web browser and go through the activation procedure again by entering your phone number to which the SMS will come with a confirmation code. From now on, the laptop will be connected to the Internet. To start distributing the network to other devices, you need to open the status.yota.ru page or go to the settings in the same web interface.

Configuring Wi-Fi, you can:

• Turn on and off the network;
• Force the modem to automatically stop distributing the Internet after disabling all devices except the main one;
• Specify a name for the network;
• Specify the type of protection that will be used when connecting (supported by WEP and WPA2);
• Specify a password to protect your network (standard eight-digit).

You can access the Yota modem settings, as well as in the Wi-Fi network settings, using a native desktop client for Windows and Mac. It's called Yota Access, you can download it from the web interface.

Yota Mobile Router

This is the most interesting gadget in the line, which combines a modem and a router. An important feature of the device is the built-in battery, due to which it works without connection to external power supplies. Yota assures that such a modem-router is able to work from one charge up to 4 hours. The device configuration is almost the same as the previous gadget.

The only point: when you first turn on the modem will automatically create an open Wi-Fi network, which you need to connect to immediately start working or change the settings. Right after activation and confirmation, the user will have access to the settings of the name, password, encryption and other parameters. Also, the Yota modem is configured on the router of other manufacturers and gadgets such as Yota Ready.

Testing

In the course of independent testing on a MacBook computer with standard network parameters, it turned out that the speed of modems from Yota is slightly lower than that of competitors, but it is sufficient for comfortable work, and coupled with the prices is quite excellent. Within the living space on the ground floor, the Yota modem could accelerate to 5.5 Mb / s at boot, up to 0.32 Mb / s - when unloading. The ping value stopped at the 51 millisecond mark. On the street, the Yota modem was able to accelerate to 8.10 Mb / s at boot and up to 0.34 Mb / s - when unloading. The value of ping stopped at around 47 milliseconds.

Possible problems

Even a simple device, like the YOTA 4G LTE modem, sometimes does not work as expected. It happens that you connect the modem to the computer, but nothing happens. This happens in the event that the USB port is malfunctioning or it is simply disabled in the BIOS. If this is the case, then no USB device will be detected in the manager. Also, problems arise when connecting a modem to computers that are running older versions of operating systems. For example, Windows XP does not always recognize the modem or does not support certain functions. To solve the problem, you should update the system or install a fresh driver package.

Problems with poor connection can be solved by improving the signal. To do this, it is necessary to acquire a special USB extension cable and move the modem to a point in the room where the signal level is the most stable. Reset the settings of the Yota modem, as well as the parameters of the Wi-Fi network, on the status.yota website. Other problems can be solved individually by contacting Yota technical support. Employees are sure to clarify all the stages of configuration, help with connecting and solving all sorts of issues.