Setting up a Tele2 Wi-Fi router: detailed instructions. What routers does Tele2 offer Tele 2 is not wi-fi friendly

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Tele2 4G and 3G routers are universal mobile and stationary devices that have a number of advantages over wireless modems. Advanced functionality, the ability to connect several devices without using a computer – these are not all the advantages of portable routers from Tele2. To use Internet services, you need to buy the device itself, a Tele2 SIM card and connect to one of the suitable tariffs.

What router models does Tele2 offer?

The operator's official website presents a large selection of Tele2 routers with 4G-3G support. In the online store window you will see stationary routers and portable routers from the famous Chinese brand ZTE, locked for Tele 2 SIM cards.

3G routers

In the provider’s online store you will be able to find and purchase only two wireless gadgets with 3G support. Such a device will become a reliable device for accessing the Internet while traveling, as well as in remote regions where there is no 4G coverage and connectivity wired internet.

Tele2 3G USB modem with SIM card costs 1,298 rubles. The main characteristics of this modem:

Support GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz;
Support UMTS/HSPA+ 900.2100 MHz;
The SIM card is locked, so the Tele2 router only works online of this provider;
It is impossible to unlock the device;
Stated maximum speed signal reception is 21.6 Megabits per second;
Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10, as well as MAC OS;
The Tele2 mobile 3G wi-fi router comes with a warranty card, instructions for use and a SIM card.
Visually it looks like a regular flash drive.

The mobile 3G WiFi Tele2 router costs 1,899 rubles and has a more stylish design. The advantages of the model are the presence of a connection indicator and ease of settings. The router itself has the following parameters:

Support GSM, UMTS/HSPA+ (same format as the previous model);
Availability of SIM-Lock;
Maximum reception speed up to 42 Mbit per second;
Possibility of connecting up to 10 devices;
Built-in 1500 mAh battery;
Working with messages and USSD requests;
Compatible with Windows, MAC OS. Wi-Fi type 802.11 b/g/n;
Accessories: the router itself, cable for connecting via USB, instructions for use, charging, warranty card.

Use, connection, configuration

The first model works like a regular modem via a connection to a PC. After installing the equipment into the connector on your computer, you will need to go to the official website of the Tele2 cellular network to check the connection and select the appropriate tariff. The best option will become tariff plan"". You should be prepared in advance for the fact that they do not offer unlimited access, so traffic should be used sparingly.

Thanks to the second device, you can provide wireless Internet to 10 tablets, phones or laptops at once. Establishes a Wi-Fi router connection via a SIM card inserted into the slot. The gadget stably receives the network signal and distributes it among other mobile devices. The device is configured automatically after connection. When you log into your browser, you will immediately be taken to the provider’s official website, log into your personal account using your phone number and password, and then top up your account.

4G routers

The range of 4G devices is much more diverse than 3G. These include modems, routers, and stationary routers; there are even entire kits for country houses with antennas and other WiFi Home Tele2 devices on sale. Let's look at the capabilities of each router model separately (the operation of a 4G modem is no different from 3G, the only difference is LTE support):

Mobile 4G Wi-Fi router from the operator Tele2 for 3190 rubles. An aesthetic and compact gadget that distributes a network to 10 devices. The device supports GSM, UMTS/HSPA+, LTE FDD. The device only works with Tele SIM cards. The maximum speed is 100 Mbit per second. The battery is quite capacious – 200 mAh. The router is equipped with a removable battery, instructions, USB cable and charger.
Stationary 4G router Skylink H1. The price for this Tele2 router will be 3150 rubles. After purchasing a device to strengthen the signal, you can connect additional external antennas. Depending on the signal strength, download speeds can reach 100 Mbit per second. 4G standards LTE networks FDD 450/800/1800/2600 MHz. Possibility of simultaneous connection of up to 30 mobile devices. The housing has an LED indication. Contents: the device itself, power supply, instructions for use, warranty card.
The Skylink V-FL500 stationary 4G router is a weaker device compared to the previous one, since the maximum data transfer speed is only 50 Mbit/s. But it has a big advantage - the ability to use the device abroad or in country house in the absence of electricity. The cost of the device is 3150 rubles. The remaining parameters and equipment are the same as the H1 model.
Portable Router Skylink M1 with 4G support costs 3,500 rubles. Suitable for subscribers who are always on the go and want to stay online. You can connect up to 8 mobile gadgets at the same time. The download speed on the LTE FDD network is 100 Mbps. The advantages of the model include stylish design and small size, operating time without recharging up to 8 hours.

All 4G devices have a Wi-Fi distribution function. In order for it to function normally, you will have to configure the channels in advance through the subscriber’s personal account. Here you can connect unlimited Internet, choose a different tariff plan, change the password for the router, read the description of the tariffs. Thanks to the ease of use and automatic configuration of the equipment when you first connect to the Internet, buyers leave only positive reviews about Tele2 routers.

It has become commonplace for us to be constantly in touch, using the services of a suitable mobile operator. When network access is limited and we cannot make calls, we feel isolated. Tele2 found a way out of this situation, albeit partially. It provided the opportunity to be in the access zone where there is no network coverage, but the Internet works. This opportunity appeared thanks to the service provided by the operator called “WiFi calls”.

Why there may be no connection

Coating of this operator It is not available everywhere, but, nevertheless, there may be connections from other providers. Provided that the problem arose temporarily due to malfunctions, there is an agreement between the operators to provide roaming. The subscriber can register. In those zones where Tele2 activity is not observed at all, national roaming is activated automatically. In connection with the instructions of the FAS, prices have been reduced.

You will not be able to receive or make a call if you cannot register mobile device online. But also this problem solvable. The method is simple but interesting. All you need to do is connect to any available network system and connect calls via Wi-Fi on Tele2. This option is suitable where you can use any access point (wireless).

Even if you experience temporary difficulties associated with the cellular network, as a result of which you cannot get through, from now on they will not cause you any inconvenience. If you detect a lack of network signal, simply connect to Wi-Fi (at home or at work), launch a special offer and use the connection as usual.

Description of service

To make calls in this way, you must use the appropriate application from this operator. The moment you connect to the wireless Internet, calls are made thanks to it. There is also a minus - if the signal is very bad, the connection is interrupted. You can download the application for using “WiFi calling” in the AppStore and Play Market. There is no charge for this.

It should be noted that only users in Moscow and the region have the opportunity to make calls via Wi-Fi. People in other regions of the country, unfortunately, are deprived of such a bonus. Another no less significant drawback can be mentioned. When the application starts, some functions stop working, in particular:

“Voicemail” – they will not be able to leave you a message under any circumstances.
Forwarding – the configured settings will not help.
“Who called” is a service designed to receive notifications about missed calls.

All this is compensated by the fact that you can always remain in the access zone, even if the Tele2 network is not located. The only thing you need to do is find Wi-Fi.

Payment for communication services is as simple as possible. It corresponds to standard tariffication, similar to calls made from Moscow. But the most interesting thing is that in this way you can save significantly while abroad. At the current time, there are no relative restrictions on this.

Connecting the service

You do not need to contact the office or log into your personal account in order to activate the option. All you need to do is download a special application called “WiFi Calls” to your device. After its activation, calls will be received via Wi-Fi. To return to working on a standard network, just disconnect from the point or disable the service you are using. No further settings are required.

It should be understood that the operator is not responsible for the quality of the connection via wireless Internet. This is the scope of the administration and communication providers you use. If problems suddenly arise, there is no point in contacting Tele2 customer service. You need to contact the provider providing the Internet connection.

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The ability to make and receive calls via Wi-Fi from your phone number is now a hot topic, since one of the most popular situations is calls in international roaming. It’s good that they launched it before the start of the New Year’s travel season. Also to compensate for the lack of coverage in the metro and in problem areas. There are a number of limitations and inconveniences, but it works and may well be useful

Wi-Fi calling

An interesting and useful thing, in some cases it can be very “just right”. An installed and running application allows you to make and receive calls over the Internet using a Wi-Fi connection. The application can also send and receive SMS messages. It should not be confused with VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) technology; with VoWiFi, the smartphone fully works in Wi-Fi networks, like on a cell phone. In our case, “Wi-Fi calling” uses a data network to “transport” voice and SMS in both directions. Nothing changes for your interlocutor: calls/SMS come to him from your number, and he also calls your regular Tele2 number. The service is currently available only on the Tele2 network in the Moscow region.

The closest analogue is a similar solution “MTS Connect”, which was launched in the Moscow region exactly a year ago; you can read our review. The Tele2 option is simpler and does not have additional functionality that the MTS application is literally crammed with. Is it good or bad? Hard to say. You need to actively use both and compare. In theory, something simpler should work more stable, but this is not always the case.

You can download the “WiFi calling” application from the App Store or Play Market; Android (version 4.0 and above) and iOS (version 7.0 and above) are supported. Version for Android smartphones.

For whom?

You do not receive additional financial benefits; money for calls is debited according to your tariff. Or, accordingly, minutes/SMS from the package. There are also no free calls between users of this service. The main advantage is your home tariff, which you use when making calls from anywhere, even from Australia. You can save money on international roaming, and it can also be useful and practical for work.

Having a Wi-Fi network solves the issue of coverage in problem areas. It’s relevant for the Moscow region, and, I’m afraid, it will be relevant for a long time. Even in areas with good coverage, everyone has problem spots, basements and vice versa, the upper floors of high-rise buildings. Base stations Tele2 are located frequently in Moscow and “shine” low.

Communication in the metro. This is a valuable plus for Moscow Tele2 subscribers. I read complaints like “it doesn’t work!” and “works poorly,” but there are also a lot of positive reviews. If it works, but poorly, I would first advise avoiding the cars in the middle and try to get in closer to the beginning or end of the train.

Last time during the discussion there was a popular topic: “Why on earth should I also pay for the Internet?! The operator has problems with coverage, and he wants to solve them at my expense!” This was also written when discussing femtocells. If you have no problems, then this service is really of no use to you, except when roaming. If problems occur, then you can try to change the operator or make do with “WiFi calls”, it’s up to you. It’s a solution, it’s free and it works, although it doesn’t work perfectly. You can also write complaints and be indignant, but this is not very effective. Coverage that miraculously appears after complaints is often a coincidence.

Peculiarities

For many, the main disadvantage is the mandatory binding to a SIM card with a valid Tele2 contract. For the recipient of the call, a call from the application is no different from a regular call from the owner’s phone. You can install the application on any device, but it will not work without a Tele2 SIM card. Moreover, the application will not work even in a device with two SIM cards if the Tele2 SIM card is installed in the second slot. Why did they do this? The reasons are obvious. Firstly, binding to a SIM card guarantees the correct location of the caller. For example, cellular operators, at the request of the relevant authorities, are required to provide information, including the location of the call. Secondly, by separating the application from the SIM card, we get the opportunity for several people to use one “instance” of the tariff, which is not profitable for the operator. Essentially, linking an application to a SIM card works as a ban on cloning a SIM card.

When you activate the application, some services are disabled. Personally, I feel sorry for “They Called You,” it’s inconvenient without it. There is a suspicion that after deleting the program, the “They called you” service will have to be reactivated through your Personal Account. For permission to determine location, see above, but access to the camera is needed, most likely, to add a photo to a contact. Upon activation, you will need access to the Internet on the SIM card that you link to the application. Without this, you will not be able to activate the service. Why Internet from a SIM card during activation? It’s too lazy to guess, but there must be reasons, they didn’t do it out of harm? For example, to disable services upon activation, to determine the number/user without any SMS or passwords.

You can only call through Wi-Fi connection, it is impossible to use data transfer from a Tele2 or other operator SIM card for this. An unpleasant limitation. It would be tempting to use a SIM card from another operator to get the Internet, and make and receive calls from your own number. Or even use the new Tele2 “Internet does not rest” option on your SIM card when traveling.

There is no handover during a call; if you leave the Wi-Fi zone during a call, the connection will be disconnected rather than switching to the cellular network. Switching to another Wi-Fi point without interrupting the connection is also impossible.

Impression

It was easier for me, I went through all this activation and installation suffering with the MTS Connect application and was mentally prepared for the fact that it was unlikely to work “with half a kick.” And I repeat: for authorization you need the Internet from an authorized Tele2 SIM card, on a dual-SIM card this SIM card must be in the first slot, it will not work without a full set of permissions. Android versions no lower than 4.0 and iOS versions no lower than 7.0 are supported. Also the Wi-Fi signal should be good. Yes, not every Wi-Fi is suitable, as it turned out during testing.

Believe me, I read the description carefully and carefully read all the warnings. And still, I configured this thing only on the third try. The reason is unknown to science, I did not change anything in the settings and did not try to reinstall. What if on the fifth try? I suspect that some of those complaining simply did not “try” the required number of times.

Then the device didn’t like my home Wi-Fi. Calls are not going through, the phone beeps and displays the message “network unavailable.” After the 10th attempt to call from/to, I sat down to think about what I could change, and started with the access point. Miraculously, everything worked immediately on another router with a Beeline SIM card. What didn’t he like about his home router? It seems that the signal level was not bad... In general, you need to keep in mind the possibility of such a “plug”.

There are no complaints about voice transmission, the quality is at a good level. It seemed a little dull and noticeably quieter than with a direct telephone connection. But not critical. SMS arrived instantly. The dialed connection success statistics are about 20% only on the second attempt (repeating the number immediately), never on the third. The remaining 80% is from the first. I watched with interest the data transfer speed indicator, the numbers are different. The observed minimum flow is 35-45 Kbps, the maximum is 140-170 Kbps during a conversation. Most often in the range of 70-90 Kbps. It is not that demanding on connection speed. Wi-Fi from a wire is desirable, but it also works fine via LTE, without delays or stutters. As with any IP telephony, response time (ping) is more important than the speed of the data transmission channel.

There are few settings, and they are all intuitive. You can allow the application to work only with voice (without receiving/sending SMS), you can disable autostart after turning on the phone. Special thanks to the developers for the “Exit application” menu item.

It’s a pity that you can only make calls from the application via Wi-Fi; in certain scenarios you will have to use mobile router or a second phone. Probably, some positivity can be found in the fact that if you called from the application and you succeeded, then you probably called via Wi-Fi.

Summary

The purpose of the service is described in detail in the “For whom” section, although there may be other scenarios. You need to understand that this is not a universal communication medium and not another “Skype Killer”. This additional tool, allowing you to eliminate local problems or solve specific problems. It is in this capacity that the program should be considered, nothing more. And, of course, there will be a lot of fair grievances on the topic “why only for Moscow?!”

It is now possible to be always in touch! The Wi-Fi calling service has made this service possible anywhere in the world. Each Wi-Fi point turns into a place where you can use applications" WiFi calls". This application is suitable for travelers, those who often find themselves out of reach, and best of all for those who do not prefer to spend large sums on calls. Now you do not need to use roaming services or expensive Internet while roaming. It is now possible to always stay in touch !

To make a call you no longer need mobile network operator, now all you need is any place with access to a Wi-Fi network. The "Wi-Fi calls" application will allow you to communicate not only by numbers mobile communications, but call landline lines. When going on a business trip or traveling around the world, the main question remains: how not to spend a lot of money on the phone when calling family and friends? Now there is an answer!

It’s now possible not to even remember how much money is currently in your account when you’re in Bali, but to enjoy your vacation by exchanging impressions. The cost of services remains the same as during calls and using the Internet within Moscow. By connecting your smartphone to any of the available Wi-Fi points, you immediately have the opportunity to make calls using the “Wi-Fi Calls” application.

This application is available for users of IOS 7 (and above) or Android 4.0 (and above). "Who called", "Call forwarding", "Voice mail" these services are not available together with the application " Wi-Fi calls", will turn them off automatically immediately after activation. Using the Tele2 service is possible only for subscribers of the city of Moscow and the Moscow region. It is especially popular in metro sections where TELE2 mobile communications do not work.

In default mode or while actively using the application, all messages or calls will be made using "Wi-Fi calls". If any problems occur or the quality of communication deteriorates, you should immediately contact technical support Wi-Fi networks.

The "Who called" service does not work when using the "WI-FI calls" service. Therefore, we recommend disabling it with the command *156*10# . You can connect it again with the command *155*331#.

How to restore the functionality of the Call Forwarding, Voicemail and Who Called services

To restore the “Who called”, “”, and “Voicemail” services you will need to do the following:

Remove the application from use, that is, from your smartphone
The "Wi-Fi calls" service must be disabled separately using your personal account in the "My Tele2" application, and this is also possible using the code *156*10#
Configure all the services you need in the same way, using personal account"My Tele2"

Connecting the service

To connect to the service, you need to download the apk; the network connection speed must be at least as specified (that is, at least 200 Kbps). To start using this service, you need to download an additional application from the App Store or Play Market. Next, follow the instructions of the application. Activation of this service and the application itself occurs when the smartphone connects to its operator’s network. Activation via Wi-Fi is not possible.

Application activation