Hands-On: Huawei B593 LTE WiFi Router

If you have an LTE signal in your area and you want to maximize the fast speed for a 24/7 LAN operation, the Huawei B593 LTE might be the best device to deploy this.

We had the B593 for about a month now and have tested it with both Globe and Smart LTE (more often with Globe since Smart LTE has weak or no LTE signal in the house, condo and the office).

The device is intended/labeled for T-Mobile but since it is unlocked, we’re able to use it with local carriers. We’ve also tried the 3G/HSPA+ WiFi router (Huawei B683) before and have been well satisfied with it.

We used the Smart Prepaid LTE and got a Globe Postpaid LTE Nano-SIM with Plan 999 with SuperSurf and both worked just fine.

Aside from the 4 LAN ports at the back, there’s also a USB 2.0 port so you can attached a HDD or flash drive for access to network storage.

For better signal strength, there’s an also a plug for an external antenna to boost the signal. If there’s no LTE in the area, it will switch to HSPA+/HSPA/3G automatically.

We went to test out the connection via Speedtest.net and got pretty good results. Take note the results are limited to Globe LTE in our area (Makati and BGC).

The device is available over at HotGadgets for Php9,980USD 170INR 14,417EUR 162CNY 1,239 but if you need the panel antenna, it is sold separately for Php2,200USD 37INR 3,178EUR 36CNY 273 (with 15meter cable and adaptors).

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

24 Comments

tweaks-tricks says:

11 years ago

wifi router is always fun + wireless thing sounds interesting
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JC Caro says:

11 years ago

This is actually a pretty good idea, I use my pocket wifi as my main wifi so this would improve my range and the no. of people to connect to my network. And I can finally use the pocket wifi for its original purpose
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ervin says:

11 years ago

Ayos to. Astig. d^_^b
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meh says:

11 years ago

I had no idea Globes LTE was so slow? this is my smart LTE speed with just a pocket wifi

http://www.speedtest.net/result/3048742208.png

I would expect much better out of an expensive device as the one listed on this article.
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nix says:

11 years ago

Is it safe to buy gadgets in hotgadgets? all brand new? Thanks.
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allen says:

11 years ago

I buy the 4G LTE Router HUAWEI B593, it’s in white, and HUAWEI logo, it’s great, and the two external antennas make i get good speed!:

http://www.4gltemall.com/huawei-b593-4g-lte-cpe-industrial-wireless-router.html
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jonathan says:

11 years ago

naka open line na ba yan pag binigay sayo ng globe ready for smart nadin???
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Sara says:

11 years ago

I bought the B593 router without external antenna attached, to boost the signal, I have to buy the antenne. After searching I found a site to sell orignal B593 antenna http://www.store4g.com/huawei-b593-antenna/, is it really original? If yes, then I would buy a pair of that. Do any one know the antenna?
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malem50 says:

11 years ago

Unbelievable! This review is copied from another blog (copy and paste). Here’s the link where YugaTech copied their review

http://support.huawei.com/ecommunity/bbs/10176957.html

Next time, YugaTech should at least give credit where credit is due tsk, tsk,…
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SkyWave says:

11 years ago

Make your Huawei B593 break barriers! More info here:

http://www.uplift.ph/Accessories
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Al says:

11 years ago

Sad review. The antenni are the best part of this modem and you didn’t even touch that feature. Pff cheap
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lenard says:

10 years ago

tanong lang po kung ang LTE MODEM B592 na simcard po pwd po bah gamitin sa pocket wifi?
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