Common questions

What network does MiFi use?

What network does MiFi use?

The devices supported by mifi hotspot are smartphones, tablets, laptops, e-book readers, portable gaming devices, mp3 players, and more. Their functionality is the same as the functionality of Wi-Fi modems. However, they rely on cellular data to provide 3G or 4G internet access.

How do I setup my LTE network?

First, swipe up on the home screen and tap on the Settings icon, and then tap on the Network & Internet selection. You should then tap on the Mobile Network menu, and then tap on the Advanced option. Finally, tap on the LTE selection for 4G access.

Is LTE the same as Wi-Fi?

LTE technologies provide data transfer speeds of between 100 megabits per second(100Mbps) and one Gigabit per second(1Gbps). The Wi-Fi standard specifies data transfer speeds between 11 Mbps, 54Mbps 600 Mbps and 1Gbps depending on the specification. So in terms of range, 4G LTE is more capable.

How much does it cost to get Afrihost mobile modem?

Get Fixed LTE Wireless Internet from R199pm USB Modems and Mobile Wi-Fi Connect to the internet with Mobile Devices from only R569 once-off. Afrihost Pure LTE is the first truly viable wireless alternative to Fibre or ADSL. Save up to R1000 on hardware if you add a device to your order – plus we’ll deliver your package FREE of charge.

How long does it take to connect to Afrihost in Pretoria?

Set the Timezone as ‘GMT : 02:00 Harare, Pretoria’ and click ‘Next’. Choose ‘Username / Password Connection (PPPoE)’ and click ‘Next’. Enter your Afrihost ClientZone login details below. Finally, click on the ‘Connect’ button. You should be online in about 2 hours.

Is the Afrihost centre open during lockdown?

AFRIHOST IS OPERATIONAL DURING THE LOCKDOWN AND WE’LL DO OUR BEST TO DELIVER YOUR ORDER AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. We’ll deliver your order via courier and you can still get help via our online Help Centre, WhatsApp, email and phone. The Walk-in Centre at Afrihost HQ is open for collections only.

How can I set up my own fibre router?

For all other providers visit activate.afrihost.com and follow the instructions to activate your Fibre package. Once activated, do the following to set up your router: Open your preferred internet browser. Enter 192.168.0.1 into the address bar and press enter. You will be taken to a login screen.