Trueview 4G LTE Wi-Fi 6 Router Review

Quick Summary

The 4G LTE Wi-Fi 6 router from Trueview is a larger, four-antenna SIM router meant for places where a fixed broadband line is not available. It turns any 4G SIM into a Wi-Fi network, with a Cat 4 mobile link rated at up to 150 Mbps and a wired port for a PC or CCTV recorder. It is easy to start using, but the Wi-Fi side tops out at 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and the LAN port is Fast Ethernet only. It sits in the budget band, close to Rs 2,000.

Design & Build Quality

This is the bulkier of Trueview's SIM routers, at about 105 × 150 × 30 mm. The size is mostly the four external antennas and a roomy casing, which gives it a utilitarian, equipment-like look. It is a router you place on a shelf or a window ledge and forget, not one you carry in a bag every day.

The router runs from a 12 V, 1 A adapter. Because it is a plug-in unit with no battery, it needs a stable supply, and a small power backup is a sensible addition if power cuts are common where you live. The box includes the router, the power adapter, a cable and a user manual, so nothing extra is needed to get started.

Wi-Fi & Network Performance

The headline number is the Cat 4 mobile link, which is rated at up to 150 Mbps download. That is a ceiling set by the 4G standard, and the speed you actually see will depend on the operator, the tower and the signal at your location. On the Wi-Fi side the router is labelled Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), but the rated wireless speed is 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Wi-Fi 6 handles several devices a little more gracefully than older standards, yet on a single 2.4 GHz band the practical gain is modest.

For the jobs this router is meant for, the performance is enough. Browsing, messaging, UPI payments, video calls, a few phones and a smart TV can share the connection, and a cloud-connected CCTV system can use it as an uplink. Heavy 4K streaming, large game downloads and a house full of devices will quickly show the limit.

Ports & Connectivity

There is a single RJ45 LAN port, and it runs at 10/100 Mbps. That is fast enough for the 4G link, since the mobile connection is rated at 150 Mbps at best, but it means the port is a limit for any faster plan. It is useful for connecting a PC, a DVR or an NVR, and there is no USB port.

Features Assessment

The feature list covers the essentials: WPA2-PSK encryption, a firewall, port forwarding, access control, DHCP and IPv4/IPv6 support. There is no mention of WPA3, so security is adequate for ordinary use. Management is through a web page, and the router works with Windows, macOS, Android and Linux devices. The four external antennas are the most useful feature in practice, because they are what helps in low-signal areas.

Ease of Use

Insert an active 4G SIM, connect the power, and the router is ready to use, with a web page for changing the network name and password. This is the router's main appeal. There is no technician visit and no wiring beyond the power adapter, which makes it a good fit for temporary sites, shops and farmhouses.

Value for Money

At roughly Rs 2,000 for a single unit, the router is priced like a basic SIM router, and a pack of two is also sold at a price just under double. The Cat 4 link, the four antennas and the LAN port are fair value for that money, but the Wi-Fi 6 label should not be treated as a reason to pay more, because the wireless speed is capped at 300 Mbps. The pack of two suits anyone who needs separate connections in two locations.

Who Should Buy It?

Small businesses, farm owners, construction sites, shopkeepers and CCTV installers who need an independent internet connection from a SIM will find this a simple and affordable tool. It also works as a backup when the main broadband line fails.

Who Should Consider Alternatives?

Families with many devices, heavy streamers and gamers, and anyone who wants a 5G connection or dual-band Wi-Fi should look at a dual-band 4G/5G router from a larger networking brand. A fixed broadband connection with a regular Wi-Fi router will serve a busy home better.