Main characteristics and configuration of a 4G modem from Megafon

There are many ways to connect to good, high-speed Internet. Users can contact any provider, of which there are now a lot. But in order not to make a mistake with your choice, you should definitely look at Megafon Internet tariffs for a modem.

This company offers customers simple and clear connection conditions, affordable prices and a high-quality, stable connection. Users just have to decide on the required amount of traffic, purchase equipment and start using the selected services. Nothing additional is required.

Tariff plans

In 2021, the mobile operator offers 2 main tariff plans for modems and routers. They stand out due to the large amount of available traffic and low price. At the same time, all existing Internet connection options are included in a single line, so their names differ only in a short designation that directly indicates the volume of traffic offered. Subscribers have access to:

• XL;
• L.

Additionally, you should consider offers for tablets, which can also be used on laptops and computers:

1. M;
2. S;
3. XS.

These options include fewer gigabytes, but have their own advantages to consider. Only after studying all the features of tariffs can you make the right choice that meets all your existing needs and desires.

Content

Wireless mobile Internet is becoming increasingly popular among modern subscribers. A great way to organize the Internet in a private home is to buy a MegaFon modem and, in addition to it, a router. The latter will be able to distribute the network to several home gadgets. The Megafon 4G router can be reflashed if necessary. Then the user will have the opportunity to work with SIM cards of any Russian cellular operators. Megafon routers are very popular among subscribers. You can take them with you to the dacha and work on the Internet without hindrance. Today we will take a closer look at the router with a 4G Megafon SIM card, and also talk about what optimal tariff plans can be connected to this device.

Megafon modem: tariffs - unlimited Internet for a laptop

The largest and most expensive tariff plan is XL. It is positioned as unlimited, but there are some restrictions. There are no limits only from 1 am to 7 am. For the rest of the time, 30 GB per month is allocated. You should take this into account when connecting to this option.

Additionally, connected subscribers receive 4 free movies and access to a television package from the provider. The cost of all listed services is 699 rubles.

To connect:

• use the form on the website;
• visit the user’s personal account;
• enter the command *236*5#;
• or send an SMS with the text YES to the number 05009125 (to turn off the word STOP).

There is no Internet on the laptop or computer

So you connected the router, but there is no Internet on your laptop or computer. This is a fairly common problem related to network setup on your PC. The fix is ​​very simple.

1. Press the button and R.

1. Write the magic word ncpa.cpl.

1. Select the wireless network and go to properties by right-clicking on it.

1. Click on protocol 4, then go to properties. After that, check the boxes and enter DNS as shown in the picture above. Finally click "OK".

Tariff L

The next proposal is more restrictive. The Megafon company in its tariff for the Megafon L modem offers users 50 GB, divided in half between night (from one to seven) and day. As a result, compared to the previous version, subscribers lose 5 GB during the day and face restrictions after midnight. The price is reduced by 100 rubles. and is 599 rubles (sometimes it rises to 619, the exact amount should be checked with the operator).

As a pleasant bonus, those who connect receive video content and television. But this promotion is valid until the end of this year.

To check the remaining unused traffic, dial *558# and press call.

To connect, the same methods are used as above, but the combinations look different:

1. quick command – *236*4#;
2. SMS request phone number 05009124.

Popular models

The company offers several models of routers, each of which has its own specific features and advantages. For example, the MR150-3 router model is equipped with a connector for connecting an external antenna. This is especially true for use in areas where there is no good signal. As you know, mobile networks may not be available in some areas, so the use of a special outdoor antenna is indispensable. Among the disadvantages of this model are lower battery capacity, plus the lack of a slot for a memory card. But on the other hand, this is the only model from Megafon with a removable battery. The most reliable and attractive model for subscribers is the mr150 5 mobile router model. Thousands of users have already been using such a device for several years. This MegaFon router is capable of providing online access in modem mode using a wired method. Support for all modern mobile network standards is provided: 3G and 4G, LTE.

The relatively new solution MR150-6 is compact in size, and the manufacturer has increased the battery capacity, which many users have already appreciated. According to the operator, the device can operate for a maximum of eight hours in autonomous mode. Another interesting device that deserves the attention of users is the turbo 4G modem from Megafon. This is another relatively new device that is capable of distributing the network via Wi-Fi to ten gadgets at once. Operates in 4G+ and 3G/2G. Its advantage is that it can work both as a standard modem and as a Wi-Fi router.

Internet M

This option is positioned by the mobile company as Internet for tablets, but it can also be used for a laptop if the available limit is sufficient for constant access to the World Wide Web.

Users are offered 30 gigabytes, divided in half under the same conditions as those applied in the previously described tariff plan. For this, 419 rubles are debited from the balance monthly (in some situations 439).

Bonus content for connecting this year - 2 films per month and TV.

The data transfer speed depends on the connection location and the availability of a 4g network nearby. There are no additional restrictions.

Activation codes and telephone numbers:

• *236*3# – special request;
• 05009123 – number to send a message.

Additionally, connection is available on the official website on the tariff plan page or in your personal account.

Appearance and equipment

First, let's take a look at the router itself. This is a very important thing, since there are many different indicators and buttons on it that the user should be aware of in advance. This router has the model name MR150.

At the moment, Megafon sells series 5 and 6. Series 2, 3 and 4 are out of production, but the setup process is the same. There is also an Alcatel Link Zone router, but it has approximately the same appearance and firmware.

Let's start in order with the indicators:

1. Charging or battery - you can use it to track how long it can last. But as practice has shown, the indicator does not always show correctly, so in the future you will build on your experience of using this model.
2. Wi-Fi transmission – if it blinks, it means information is being transferred. If it is on, it is waiting for a connection with the device. The wireless network is working.
3. SMS – if lit, it means a new message has arrived. If it doesn't light up, it means there are no messages.
4. Connection with a mobile operator: Red – connection error.
5. Green – 2G/3G.
6. Flashing green – connection to 2G/3G network.
7. Blue – 4G.
8. Flashing blue – connection to the 4G network.

Next are the side buttons and connectors:

• ON/OFF button – here I think everything is clear.
• WPS – for fast wireless connection between two devices. You can connect even without a password.
• SIM card compartment. There is also a button to reset to factory settings. If you took it from a friend or acquaintance, or someone previously used it, then hold down this button for 15 seconds.

Speed ​​extension

When the available number of gigabytes runs out, users have to face severe speed restrictions. It is limited to 64 Kbps. But the provider has provided 2 renewal options: 1 or 5 GB. In the first case, 160 rubles are debited from the subscriber’s balance, in the second, the operator withdraws 260 rubles.

This offer includes only the Internet, nothing additional is provided to customers.

Activation of the service coincides with the standard methods adopted by the mobile operator:

1. in your personal account;
2. on the service page;
3. by command *370*2#;
4. by texting YES to service number 05009062.

These methods are suitable for extending by 5 GB; if only a gigabyte is required, the 2 should be changed to 1. All other numbers remain unchanged.

Setting up the modem

1. Turn on the laptop and insert the flash drive into the USB port on the side. Wait until the device is detected.

1. Open My Computer and you should see an additional drive labeled "MegaFon". Double-click on this icon with the left mouse button.
2. There is nothing complicated further, just click “Next” or “Continue” at each step. Finally, wait for the program to install.
3. After launch, click “Connect” to connect to the mobile Internet network. Here you can track your balance and traffic statistics.

Now you can use the Internet and surf the World Wide Web. Just be careful - if you do not have an unlimited tariff, your traffic can quickly disappear when watching videos or movies.

Modem Megafon 4g tariffs: cost

As can be seen from the descriptions, in the presented line of Megafon modem 4g tariffs there is no unlimited Internet without any restrictions. But there is an offer for travelers. It includes fairly small amounts of traffic, but you can access the network throughout the country where 3g is available.

Tariff plan S provides subscribers with 5 GB for 299 rubles. Additionally, TV and 1 movie are provided. Connection is made with a special request *105*1127# or a message to phone 05001127.

XS includes only 2 gigabytes, and costs only 140. The kit includes access to TV. To connect, dial *105*1026 and press call, or send an SMS to 05001026.

These options are designed for tablets, but nothing prevents their use on other devices if the client deems it necessary and reasonable.

How to setup

The router for the Megafon modem is very easy to set up. If this is your first time using the device, you will need to charge it. After that, you should install a SIM card in it. When you press the power button, a new Wi-Fi connection will be activated and you can connect up to eight gadgets to the router. To log in, you need to enter the password “admin”; this parameter can be changed later. Open a web browser on your computer and enter the address https://status.megafon.ru. In the configuration menu you can change the password and name of your home network. Here, in the settings menu, you can select the network standard. The default mode is usually set to automatic, but users can choose, for example, only LTE or 3G. To complete the settings initially, you will need a password. You can find it on the router body. Depending on which model you are using, you may be able to connect using the WPS function. This will make it possible to connect gadgets without specifying a password. Once you get to the settings page, you can change the settings as you wish. Logging into the control panel is not difficult. The most important thing is to enter your username and password correctly.

Tariffing for modems and routers

Although there are a huge number of different options, there is no way for users to forget about limits and restrictions. Even the unlimited plan provides unlimited access only at night, and during the day a pre-set limit reappears. But, despite the shortcomings, the company offers quite favorable conditions and a stable, high-quality connection.

To connect and access the World Wide Web, you just need to purchase equipment that is sold in the online store and provider offices, buy a SIM card or change the tariff on an existing SIM card and top up your balance.

Characteristics

Megafon Online

The owner of the modem may also be interested in the Megafon Online tariff offer. The key advantage of this option is the subscription fee of 0 rubles.

In this case, the rate is 2.5 rubles per 1 MB of mobile Internet in the home region. If a subscriber takes a modem with him on a trip to Russia, he will pay 9.9 rubles for the same 1 MB.

You can’t expect an unlimited amount from such a Megafon tariff, but the subscriber will only pay for the amount of Internet traffic that he actually used. You also won't have to worry about burned megabytes.

It is very easy to connect to this tariff; to do this, you just need to type the combination *510# from the keyboard of a Mac or other device - this is an activation request assigned to the Megafon Online tariff.

Brief history of the company

was created on May 7, 2002. Even earlier, since 1993, it appeared as North-West GSM CJSC and had an office in St. Petersburg. Then its director was A. Malyshev. Then it served the GSM network on 2G. The number of its subscribers was constantly growing. So, in 1999 it exceeded 100,000 people, and in 2001 – 500,000 people. Six months later, this figure reached 1 million users.

Since 2002, the company has been known as MegaFon. In 2007, the 3G standard network began to be used for the first time. The first to use it were in MegaFon’s homeland – St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.

The appearance of 4G communications dates back to April 2012. After this year, no serious or important events for users occurred in the history of MegaFon. At the moment the director is Gevork Vermishyan.

Statistical data:

• Almost 30% share in the Russian mobile cellular communications market.
• The same share is in the mobile Internet sector.
• MegaFon is represented in more than 200 countries around the world. At least this is the data the company has.
• The number of subscribers is approaching 100 million. Also according to MegaFon reports.
• So-called data roaming operates in more than 100 countries.