JTKE LTE 4G USB Modem Simple Review

JTKE LTE 4G USB Modem Simple Review

I am using my phone as an Internet modem, and it is overheating.

So I took out the JTKE LTE 4G USB modem to connect to the Internet. I bought this modem at quite a cheap price, yes it does not have 5G, maybe that is the reason it is cheap.

This is not just a modem, it can be a wifi router as well. It uses the normal SIM card, not the nano or micro SIM card. I am not sure it is called the mini SIM card. Is not the name card size SIM card as well. A lot of the people may not know or have forgotten, the very first version of the SIM card is actually (name) card size SIM card.

Pro. It is working as it should be. Cheap, easy to setup. USB modem and wifi router.

Cons. Wifi is always working, but the USB modem only working for Windows 11 only, other OS may need more effort to get it to work.

Configuration

The preset SSID (hotspot name) and password is printed on the USB modem. Another admin (and password) is use to change the SSID and password of the modem. To change the SSID, password or admin password, just use a browser access to http://192.168.100.1/

macOS (Ventura 13)

Wifi access is no problem. I have issues getting it working as a USB modem on macOS. Since nothing was written on the modem or user manual, I am not sure what chipset the modem is using. I guess it is Huawei, trying to install the Huawei driver, but either unable to install on the macOS Ventura properly, or it is not the correct driver.

Later I found it was stated on the online merchant website, it is using a Qualcomm 9600 chipset. I can not confirm, as I can't find the driver for macOS.

Windows 11

It just plug and play, working ok on Windows 11 without any configuration. It Seems like Windows is still the best support for third party hardware.

Chrome OS 2024

It can detect the modem, but is unable to connect to the Internet.

Debain 12 Linux

Haven't tested yet.

Beatbox S10 Review

Beatbox S10

You should heard about Beats Electronics as Apple to acquire Beats for USD3 billion.

I only found out recently that I have a Beats product, a portable speaker model Beatbox S10.

This is a portable, battery powered, bluetooth personal speaker. Very similar with the X-mini speaker, but the Beatbox is much cheaper. Amazon selling at less than USD20.

Packaging.It came with a small box, contain the speaker and charging cable. Very simple packaging.

Bluetooth.Bluetooth connection is easy, but I experience some difficulties to reconnect to the speaker, after disconnect.

Standalone player.It use microSD as memory storage. Since the speaker use the same button to control the volume and skip songs, I have some difficulties to adjust the sound volume. Press and hold control the volume, press and release to skip songs.

Battery life.After used for some time, I find the battery quality is not so good as company with X-mini. I am referring the quality as play back time and durability. The battery is not replaceable.

Sound quality.Sounds good, but I am not sensitive, so not much comment.

Usability.It is heavier than X-mini speaker, but very portable.

Average comment. With the price USD20, is a good buy, but don't expect it to last very long.