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Vodafone is the first operator in Germany to provide 5G service. To help users enjoy 5G service, Vodafone also presented the 5G data tariff with a compatible 5G router, which is named "Gigacube 5G". We show what the super router can do, what advantages and weaknesses there are in this blog. Of course there is also a comparison to the previous model (Huawei B818 = Vodafone GigaCube Cat19) and saving tips for interested parties.
| Vodafone Gigacube 5G Specs and Features | |
| Manufacturer and device name | Huawei CPE 5G Pro (H112-370) = Gigacube 5G |
| Supported mobile standards | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 5G network modes | Non standalone & stand alone |
| chipset | Huawei Balong 5000 |
| Maximum 5G data rate | 2.8 GBit/s Down & 150 MBit/s Up according to Vodafone |
| 5G frequencies | 5G band n78 |
| mmWave frequencies | no, only the H112-372 still supported n41 / n77 / n79(more about difference between Huawei H112-370 and H112-372) |
| LTE frequencies | 700, 800, 900, 1500, 1800, 2100, 2600, 3500 MHz |
| External 5G antenna can be connected | yes, 2 x TS9 ports(Buy Vodafone Gigacube 5G External Antenna) |
| WLAN Features (LAN & WiFi) | |
| WLAN standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and ax(up to Wifi 6) |
| Maximum gross data rate with WLAN | 5100 Mbps |
| Supported WLAN bands | 2.4 and 5 GHz, 6 Wifi antennas |
| WLAN guest access can be installed | Yes |
| WLAN encryption standards | WPA, WPA2, WPS |
| Gigabit LAN | yes, 2 ports |
| WAN port | No |
| Telephone | |
| Telephone Support | No |
| Other features | |
| IPv6 support; Dual stack | Yes / Yes |
| NAS capable | No |
| SIM form factor | Nano SIM |
| Power consumption approx. | <24 watts |
| Suitable for IPTV | Yes |
| Can be used as a media server | no, no USB |
| USB ports on the back | No |
| Battery for self-sufficient operation | No |
| Dimension and weight | 99 mm x 107 mm x 215 mm and 765 grams |
| Files to download | |
| Datasheet for download (PDF) | not yet available online |
| Manual for download (PDF) | not yet available online |
| Available | »https://www.4gltemall.com/ |
First 5G router in Germany
The Gigacube 5G was the first 5G Router widely available in Germany, although shortly before another network provider in Germany Telekom presented a 5G gateway named HTC 5G Hub.
From a purely visual point of view, it looks similar to the predecessor model called "Gigacube CAT19" at first glance. Instead of the Vodafone logo emblazoned on the front now, the Huawei logo, which is actually atypical for the routers from Vodafone. In addition, the striking big "5G" was stamped on the top. Also, the number of LEDs in the front has been greatly reduced from 8 to 3 pieces.
Data rate, models and 5G SoC
The Vodafone 5G Router is actually the "H112-370" model from Huawei. There is, of course, another version called "H112-372", which differs in terms of Wifi and 5G/LTE equipment. At the heart of the Gigacube 5G is the Balong 5000 chipset, which was introduced in January 2019, The SoC in itself dominated some features, such as 5G in the mmwave area, but which were obviously disabled in part in the firmware. There are also various specifications for the maximum possible data rate. While Huawei speaks of a 5G transmission rate of 2.33 GBit/s in the download and 1.25 GBit/s in the upload, Vodafone gives 2.8 GBit/s (down) and 150 MBit/s (up). Frequencies for 4G & 5G The newest version controls all nationally and internationally relevant bands. Vodafone GigaCube 5G supports LTE FDD Band 700/800/900/1500/1800/2100 and 2600 MHz. In addition, the TDD band 3500 MHz is supported. At 5G, unfortunately, only one band is supported, the so-called n78 band which includes frequencies from 3.3 to 3.8 GHz. So it could be problematic if other bands are released in the future. If you want to use the 5G router supporting more 5G frequency bands, you may check the Huawei CPE 5G PRO H112-372 which supports additional 5G at n41, n77 and n79.
Connections & WLAN
On the back there are two Gigabit LAN ports, as well as a telephone connection. It describes how to connect a telephone anyway. It is also negative that the 5G model no longer has a USB port. The use as a media server is therefore not possible. The Wifi module, on the other hand, is state of the art and comes with Wifi 6. This refers to the standard 802.11ax, which again promises significantly more data rate than the best ever ac standard. This means a maximum gross data rate of 11 GBit/s. In total, up to 32 users can be supplied with WLAN.
Heavier than the previous models
Conspicuously, the newest router has again increased significantly in weight. While the first model of 2017 still came with a slim 366 grams, the Gigacube CAT19 from the beginning of 2019 already weighed 620 grams. The Gigacube 5G brings it now to stately 765 grams on the scales and has thus more than doubled to the first version.
Antenna connections for better reception
Fortunately, Huawei has continued to build two TS-9 ports in the router 5G Huawei, which can be connected to two antennas to improve reception if required for both LTE and 5G reception optimization. Although the internal antennas already do excellent work, but especially in remote regions or in difficult conditions, additional antennas are often absolutely necessary.
Other features and innovations
By the way, the 5G router only holds Nano-SIM cards. The predecessors were all still designed for micro SIMs. By the way, Vodafone has by default disabled the PIN on SIM cards. Optionally, this can be set on the router again. The Gigacube 5G also supports Huawei VPN tunnel/VPN penetration, IP penetration, IPv6 and IPv6 dual stack and multi-APN.
Differences to the predecessor Huawei B818
The following table summarizes again the most important differences to the predecessor model Vodafone GigaCube Cat19.
| Router comparison | Gigacube 5G | GigaCube CAT19 (2019) |
| Factory Model | Huawei H112-370 | Huawei B818-260 |
| 5G support | Yes | no, defies "5G ready" label |
| Download Speed | 2.8 GBit/s | 1.6 GBit/s |
| Upload Speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| LTE Category | not spec. but at least CAT19 | cat19 |
| Supported LTE Bands | 700, 800, 900, 1500, 1800, 2100 and 2600MHz; 3500 TDD MHz | 700, 800, 900, 1500, 1800, 2100, 2600, 3500 MHz |
| supported bands 5G | n78 | none |
| External antenna connectors | yes, TS-9 | yes, TS-9 |
| Telephone | no (only via VOIP) | no (only via VOIP) |
| LAN ports | 2 x GBit | 2 x GBit |
| Wireless Internet Access | to WLAN ax (Wifi 6) | to WLAN ac (Wifi 5) |
| Battery pack | No | No |
| Price in USD | 1299.00 | 799.00 |
This data is provided for information only, as a guide to current 5G ecosystem market development and trends. Some devices may be produced in different variants according to supported frequency bands, operator customization, etc. and may therefore not be available in all markets. Shipping dates/commercial availability are not indicated. The status is at April 2019.
February 24, 2019, for the Chinese corporation Huawei is one of the most important days in its history, because it presented to the public not only a revolutionary smart phone with a collapsible case and a flexible screen, but also many other new products, which list included a portable 5G Mobile Wi-Fi. This Huawei 5G mobile WiFi has become the first commercial product on the market that is capable of developing a tremendous speed when connected to fifth-generation networks.
Due to the fact that the Huawei 5G Mobile Wi-Fi router incorporates the Balong 5000 chipset modem, the maximum data transfer rate can reach 4.6 Gbit/s, which is simply a huge value. At the same time, the new product supports Wi-Fi networks of the Hex generation (ax), using which the data exchange rate within the network reaches 4.8 Gbit/s. Due to this, a file of 1 GB could be downloaded in just 3 seconds, that is, almost incredible on current 4G LTE networks.
Due to the support of HiLink technology based on Wi-Fi 6 (ax), the owners of a new portable router from Huawei can exchange any data with several devices within the network as much as four times faster than using Wi-Fi 5 (ac). And the Huawei 5G router is configured with a large battery 8000 mAh, so it can provide about 7 hours of working time in the 5G network at the highest speed. When using 3G and 4G LTE networks, this working time could increase by 2 - 3 times.
The Huawei 5G Mobile Wi-Fi portable router supports Qi fast charging technology and can also be used as a stationary access point - to do this, you need to connect the charger to it via the USB Type-C connector. The manufacturer also provided connectors for external antennas in the novelty, and also introduced a touch screen that allows you to control various features of routers without having to enter the admin panel through a third-party device.
The official price of Huawei 5G mobile WiFi hotspot is not known yet, but it is worth waiting for the price. In addition to a portable router, the manufacturer will also introduce a stationary model Huawei 5G CPE Pro for use at home or in the office, as well as a router Huawei 5G CPE Win, which can be used in open spaces, because its case is protected from water and dust according to IP65. Earlier, Huawei Mate X was officially unveiled - the best folding smartphone, but at a high price.
| Model | Huawei E5788u-96a | Netgear Aircard AC810s |
| Product type | LTE Mobile Hotspot | LTE Mobile Hotspot |
| Category | LTE Cat.16 | LTE Cat.11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MDM9250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 |
| Data rates | DL 1Gbps/UL 100Mbps | DL 600Mbps/UL 100Mbps |
| Supported 4G LTE frequency bands | * FDD-LTE: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/19/20/28 * TDD-LTE: Band 38/40/41/42 | B1, B3, B7, B8, B28 |
| WLAN | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
| Max support users | 32 users | 15 users |
| MIMO | 4 X 4 MIMO | 2 x 2 MIMO |
| Connector for external antenna | No connector | Two, TS-9 jacks |
| Buy Antenna | N/A | Aircard 810s External Antenna |
| App management | Huawei Hilink APP | Netgear Aircard APP |
| SIM type | Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| Battery | Non-removable, 3000mAh | Removable, 2930 mAh |
| Dimensions | 129 x 65 x 13.5mm | 112 x 68.6 x 15.45mm |
| Ethernet Port | No | No |
| Datasheet download | Huawei E5788 Datasheet | Netgear AC810S Datasheet |
| User Manual | Huawei E5788 Manual | Telstra 4GX Advanced III Manual |
| Other features | 4CC CA | 3 band CA |
| Firmware download | Huawei E5788 Firmware | Aircard 810s Firmware |
| Drivers | Huawei E5788 Driver | Aircard 810s driver |
| Reviews | Huawei E5788 Review | Netgear Aircard 810s review |
| Price | 499.00USD | 229.00USD |
| Model | Huawei B525 | ZTE MF286 |
| Product type | Huawei WiFi Router with Ethernet port | LTE WiFi Router with Ethernet port |
| Category | LTE Cat.6 | LTE Cat.6 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon LTE Cat6 Chipset | Qualcomm MDM9230 |
| LTE Data rates | DL 300Mbps/UL 50Mbps | DL 300Mbps/UL 50Mbps |
| Supported 4G LTE frequency bands | Huawei B525s-23a: Band 1/3/7/8/20/32/38 Huawei B525s-65a: Band 1/3/4/5/7/8/20/19/26/28/32/38/40/41 | ZTE MF286: Band 1/3/7/8/28 |
| WLAN | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz | 802.11b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
| Max supported users | 64 users | 64 users |
| MIMO | 2 x 2 MIMO | 3 x 3 MIMO |
| Antenna | Two, SMA-female jacks | Two, SMA-female jacks |
| Buy Antenna | Huawei B525 antenna | ZTE MF286 outdoor antenna |
| App management | Huawei Hilink APP | ZTELink APP |
| SIM Size | Micro SIM | Standard SIM |
| Battery | NO | Removable, 3000mAh |
| Dimensions | 163 x 52 x 226 mm | 180 × 170 × 30 mm |
| Interfaces | * 3 x LAN port(RJ45) * 1 x LAN/WAN port (RJ45) * 1 x telephone port(RJ11) * Two external LTE antenna ports(SMA-female) * One micro-SIM card slot * 1 x USB 2.0 port | * 3 x LAN port(RJ45) * 1 x LAN/WAN port (RJ45) * 2 x telephone port(RJ11) * Two external LTE antenna ports (SMA-Female) * One micro-SIM card slot * 1 x USB 2.0 port |
| Datasheet | Huawei B525 Datasheet(PDF) | ZTE MF286 Datasheet(PDF) |
| User Manual | Huawei B525 User Manual(PDF) | ZTE MF286 User Manual(PDF) |
| Other features | Firewall, CS Voice, VoIP, TR069 Remote Management, HTTP Online Upgrade, QoS, USB Share, UPnP, IPV6, DLNA, Fax, Print, VPN | Firewall, CS Voice, VoIP, TR069 Remote Management, HTTP Online Upgrade, QoS, USB Share, UPnP, IPV6, DLNA, Fax, Print, VPN |
| Firmware download | Huawei B525 firmware | ZTE MF286 firmware |
| Driver | Huawei B525 driver | ZTE MF286 driver |
| Reviews | Huawei B525 Review | ZTE MF286 Review |
| Price/USD | 259.00USD | 199.00USD |
