Yes, but doesn't matter, still works. A lot of people scared about firmware upgrade lock, but firmware upgrade can disable in settings.

What is your opinion about the modem?
I don’t know why but I feel that the WiFi sucks.
My old Asus N66U connect to B818 router seems better in terms of speed stability and signal.

Yes, the 5GHz wifi is very weak or maybe my walls are thick. Anyway I don't have B618 or other equivalent stronger WiFi AP to compare.
The 2.4GHz also weaker compared to my older AP
Too bad currently my area is congested, so far cannot get >80Mbps d/l even at non-peak hour, but I have not tried 2am-7am.
Also a lot of interference due to urban area, SINR always between -1 and 2 only. RSRP, RSRQ and RSSI those are green. I wonder how some people can get SINR >10
I'm only about 300-400m direct distance from two towers that I regularly able to connect. I've been spending some time using CellMapper to map my area.
Lock B3+B7 Maxis

Stability and strength wise, definitely better than my previous lower grade modems.

So it confirms that it is not me only.
The WiFi B818 is kinda bad in terms of signal coverage and stability.
A bit worse than my old Asus RT-N66U.
Luckily I got that router to expand my coverage.

But overall I am satisfied with my B818 with the 4G signal stability and speed.
Constant 50 Mbps and above always.

Use other WiFi AP plug into B818 as modem since you have stronger one. Disable WiFi in B818

Yes, B818 definitely can "tarik" signal compared to my cheap modem by 2x-4x especially with 4G+ 2CA

did u own b618 before?

hows different between both

the price also

I never own B618 before, but from what I learn/read, B818 performance is equivalent or 10% better from few who has done the comparison.

Current day price wise for 4G/LTE modems from what I saw:
B818-263 about RM600 +/-
B618-22 Celcom lock about RM200-300
B618-65 Unifi Air about RM400-600+
B618-65 m0dded price inflated to RM750-1k due to TM change to ZTE modem

There is a better one for the upcoming 5G : H112 / H122 price RM1.2k up.

If h112 will come then skip b818

Hi anyone know of any good antenna for B618?

I've been testing all antenna, bare in mind, it work for me, but might not work for you.


All the indoor antenna/wifi amplified are no good. Unless it's for your own indoor coverage e.g better wifi strength. No improvement for source DL/UL.

Outdoor antenna Log type, I tested probably work best performance wise best DL/UL out of any other outdoor antenna.
Second would be the polarization Parabolic Grid Gain Outdoor Antenna that everyone was talking about I got mine from taobao and it perfect for rural place.

If you are looking for outdoor antenna. B618 isn't good because the internal antenna is wasted. Get a compatible for 4G+ and support a lot of bands frequency router gateway. That is what I found work your RM as the performance probably top of the roof for what a user can improve on hope this help someone else.

Yeah it seems many recommend the LPDA antennas but I looked around Shopee and theres tons of these antennas with different specs, not sure which spec is more suited though

POST AT OTHER TOPIC BY ME:

Have to clarify log is good if you only have 1 direction focus to connect to, e.g Band 5 tower at WEST and for malaysia I feel like it will not last long in this weather 32+celsius everyday because the materials circuit board is literally out there to get toast everyday. NOT SURE it's just my opinion common sense? Proof me wrong if you think it's not.

polarization Parabolic Grid seem to be durable for such hot weather and in reality if you are in the city and have 2-3 towers to choose from GRID will have better coverage for receiving larger direction like west + north towers in reality you want 4G+ 2 bands to get TOP SPEED. This will be way better than the overprice B618 and B818 if you spent your money on outdoor antenna

I bought from taobao or alibaba they are cheaper than shopee even after shipping fees. Shopee sellers stock bought from china too exactly the same thing then resell it to you with RM100+- markup for sure wanna earn.

tell that to MikroTik SXT LTE Malaysia Distributor

You want to elaborate?

Anyone knows physical shop that selling b618/b818 area kl?

Folks,

Can I use the following Lazada - Huawei B618 for Digi Infinite150?

Anyway to check if a particular router is telco-locked?

Thanks,
CS

This post has been edited by chairboy: Jul 6 2020, 02:52 PM

So far no.
Need to ask seller.

The seller said yes

It comes with firmware v81. Read some discussions here regarding that firmware. Is there any concern with that particular version?

Also why some units are under 1 year Huawei Warranty -- some seems to covered by the seller only? (imported unit?)

Thanks.

Nvm managed to snatch one
650

Hi guys

Anybody has experience connecting a fax machine to the Huawei B618-65d (with Digi 150 Infinite)??

I have connected the phone to the router and having no problem using the phone....but unable to send or receive fax when I connected the fax machine to the router.

Is there any telephone adaptor that I have to use to convert the digital signal to the analog fax machine??

Thanks for any advice...