Unlocking your Huawei router provides the flexibility to use any SIM card from different carriers. Follow these steps to unlock your Huawei router with ease.

Huawei Router Series Covered:

  • Huawei B610 Series: B610, B610h-70, B610s-76a, B610s-77a
  • Huawei B535 Series: B535-333, B535-232a, SLT869, SNT151-V, SLT867-A31, SNT151, SLT869-A51
  • Huawei B612 Series: B612, B612-233, B612-533, B612s-233, B612s-51, B612s-51d, B612s-52d
  • Huawei B618 Series: B618, B618s-22, B618s-22d, B618s-65d, B618s-66d
  • Huawei B622 Series: B622, B622-335, B622-535
  • Huawei B625 Series: B625, B625-261
  • Huawei B628 Series: B628, B628-265
  • Huawei B636 Series: B636, B636-336
  • Huawei B715 Series: B715, B715s-23, B715s-23c, B716, B716-263,
  • Huawei B818 Series: B818, B818-260, B818-263

Steps to Unlock Your Huawei B610, B612, B618, B622, B625, B628, B636, B715, B716, or B818 Router

Access the Router’s Web Interface:

  • Connect your router to your computer or smartphone via Ethernet/LAN cable or Wi-Fi.
  • Open a browser and go to 192.168.8.1 to access the router’s dashboard.
  • Log in using the default credentials (usually “admin” for both username and password).

Locate the IMEI Number:

  • Once logged in, navigate to the “Device Information” or “About” section.
  • Find the IMEI number and note it down or copy it for the next step.

Purchase Your Unlock Code:

  • Visit Huawei V5 Unlock Code page and provide your router’s IMEI number, email address, and payment information to purchase an unlock code.
  • After completing the purchase, wait for the unlock code to be sent to your email.

Insert a Different SIM Card:

  • Power off your router.
  • Insert a SIM card from a different network provider.
  • Restart the router.

Input the Unlock Code:

  • Log back into the router’s web interface (192.168.8.1).
  • A prompt will appear asking for the unlock code.
  • Enter the unlock code that was sent to your email and submit it.

APN Configuration (if necessary):

  • After unlocking, you may need to configure the Access Point Name (APN) settings for the new network.
  • Go to the “Network” or “Settings” section in the web interface, select “APN Management,” and create a new APN using the details provided by your new network provider.

Restart and Test:

  • Restart the router after entering the unlock code and configuring the APN.
  • Your router should now be unlocked and ready to use with the new SIM card.

Note: Ensure the SIM card and network bands are compatible with your Huawei router to avoid connectivity issues after unlocking.

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