Huawei CarFi E8377 Hotspot Test Tag: Huawei CarFi, Huawei CarFi test, Huawei E8377 A Wi-Fi hotspot in the car - this feature is so far available only for a few cars of the upper middle class and upper class. Huawei changed the cigarette lighter connector for new Carfìhotspot for 12V. Users can reach up to 150 MBit/s via LTE through the Huawei CarfìHotspot, of course, the CarFi can also a fallback to 3G and 2G. But the Carfìwireless router is really as good as the expensive installation solutions from car producer? In this test, we find out the answer.
Appearance and Technology Huawei CarfìHotspot is conducted under the Model Number Huawei E8377 and comes in a nice package for buyers. The scope of supply is tight, next to the hotspot itself there is a Quick Start Guide, a brochure with safety instructions and an indication of the Huawei HiLink app included. The Huawei CarfìHotspot is kept in a matt black plastic and the front is equipped with a carbon look, which is likely to look smart in almost any car. On the front there is also the power button, which simultaneously serves as an indicator of the reception strength by the underlying LED. A yellow LED indicates poor UMTS / LTE receiver while a green LED indicates good reception.