Keenetic Hopper 4G+ AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit LTE Cat.6 Router with Mesh Support

Built around a Cat.6 LTE-A modem capable of 300 Mbps downloads, the Keenetic Hopper 4G+ turns a Nano-SIM into a high-speed, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 network with Gigabit Ethernet and mesh expandability.

Overview

The Keenetic Hopper 4G+ (KN-2312-01-EU) is a versatile wireless router engineered for reliable internet access over 4G+ mobile networks. It combines a MediaTek MT7621A dual-core processor, 256 MB RAM, and KeeneticOS to deliver AC1200 Wi-Fi with up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Five Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 4 LAN) and a USB 2.0 port provide flexible wired connectivity for local devices, storage, or printers.

What stands out

• Integrated Cat.6 LTE-A modem with Nano-SIM slot for mobile broadband up to 300/50 Mbps
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with AC1200 class speeds for smooth HD streaming and gaming
• Five Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed wired connections
• USB 2.0 port for sharing storage or connecting a 4G modem backup
• Keenetic Mesh Wi-Fi System support for seamless whole-home coverage
• Comprehensive VPN client/server support (PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IKEv2, SSTP)
• WPA3-PSK encryption and firewall for robust network security
• Multiple operating modes: Router, Access Point, Repeater, Client

Technical details

• Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac, 867 Mbps (5 GHz) + 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
• Antennas: 2 external removable LTE/3G antennas, 2 internal Wi-Fi antennas
• Processor: MediaTek MT7621A dual-core 880 MHz
• Memory: 256 MB DDR3 RAM, 128 MB NAND flash
• Ports: 5× Gigabit Ethernet (1 WAN, 4 LAN), 1× USB 2.0 Type-A
• Cellular: Cat.6 LTE-A, Nano-SIM (4FF), download up to 300 Mbps, upload up to 50 Mbps
• Security: WPA3-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, firewall, MAC filtering
• Operating system: KeeneticOS with guest network support

Our verdict

The Keenetic Hopper 4G+ is a future-ready mobile router that excels in areas with limited fixed-line broadband. Its powerful LTE modem, mesh capability, and robust software make it an excellent choice for homes, small offices, and remote locations needing dependable connectivity.