How to connect a 4G modem?

Today we can no longer do without the Internet,moreover, we need mobile and fast access. Not so long ago, we had enough 3G speeds, but today, after the appearance of the new 4G communication standard, which provides more high-speed access to the network, everyone wants to work with this network. So we'll look at how to connect a 4G modem to a computer, as well as mobile devices.

4G modems and computer

Mobile operators are releasing todaycompact 4G-modems, similar in size to a regular USB flash drive - they are very convenient to use, and besides, they are not expensive and give the opportunity to use the Internet at favorable rates. Connect the 4G modem to a computer or laptop easily - just plug the modem into the USB connector, install the drivers that come with the modem (sometimes you do not need to install drivers) and use fast and high-quality access to the network.

4G modems and mobile devices

So, it's very easy to connect a 4G modem to a PC,but at the beginning of the article we talked about mobility - modern users need fast Internet at their fingertips always. The good news is that you can connect a 4G modem to a mobile device - a smartphone or a tablet. How can I do this if it does not have a USB connector?

Connecting a 4G modem to a mobile device

All we need is to purchasespecial OTG cable - USB On-the-Go. On one side of this cable is a microUSB connector, on the other - a conventional USB. Our task is to connect the microUSB connector to a tablet or a smartphone, and to connect a USB 4G modem. Although there is one sad point: if your device does not have a microUSB connector (basically it concerns iOS technology), this "trick" will not work.

Configuring a 4G modem and mobile device

After connecting the 4G modem and the mobile device with an OTG cable, a small adjustment is required. For this:

1. Go to the settings of the device, find the section "Data Transfer" and go into it.
2. Activate the "Mobile Traffic" slider.
3. Click on the "Mobile network" option, then -"APN APN" and specify the parameters of the new access point. The Internet provider can tell you the appropriate settings, and sometimes they are specified in the documentation accompanying the modem.
4. All! It is done!

An important point! The operation of the 4G modem and the mobile device is impossible if the "tablet" does not contain the LTE module. Today, more and more devices are supplied with such a module, but so far there are not so many on the market, mostly they are top models. To check if your device has an LTE model, you can read the documentation attached to it.

Tips for choosing a 4G modem

4G modems offer today the majoritytelecom operators and providers, but it is important to know that today the operators Megafon and Yota provide the best coverage, and therefore the best quality of access to the network. Modems of these companies at the same time are not more expensive than competitors, and tariffs for Yota are even more profitable.

If you want to configure the Internet on your tablet, see How to connect the tablet to the Internet.