The Huawei E5172 was the world’s first LTE CPE router to support 150 Mbps download speeds. Along with the E5170 and E5175, these compact 4G LTE Cat 4 routers provide home broadband with Wi-Fi, an Ethernet port, and even a phone port (RJ11) for VoIP calls.
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These routers are widely deployed by Surfline (Ghana), Spectranet (Nigeria), Swift Nigeria, STC (Saudi Arabia), Zain, and Vodafone. All ship carrier-locked.
Supported Models
| Model | Common Carrier | LTE Bands |
|---|---|---|
| E5170 | Various | Regional variant |
| E5172 / E5172s-22 | Vodafone, Surfline | B1/B3/B7/B8/B20 (FDD), B38 (TDD) |
| E5172s-515 | Spectranet, Swift | Americas/Africa bands |
| E5172s-920 | STC, Zain | Middle East bands |
| E5172As-22 | Various | Enhanced variant |
| E5175 | Various | Successor model |
Key Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | 4G LTE Cat 4 (FDD 150/50 Mbps, TDD 112/10 Mbps) |
| Fallback | 3G UMTS 900/2100, 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz), up to 32 devices |
| Ethernet | 1x RJ45 (10/100 Mbps) |
| Phone | 1x RJ11 (VoIP/fax) |
| Antenna | 1x external antenna port |
| Features | IPv6, DLNA, VPN, VLAN support |
How to Unlock
Find Your IMEI
- Connect to the router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- Go to 192.168.8.1, log in with admin / admin
- Navigate to Device Information and copy the 15-digit IMEI
Purchase Your Unlock Code
- Check if V4 (8-digit) or V5 (16-digit) by inserting a foreign SIM
- V4 → Buy V4 Code | V5 → Buy V5 Code
- Enter IMEI and email, complete payment
Enter the Code
- Insert a non-original SIM card
- Power on and access 192.168.8.1
- Enter the unlock code when prompted
- Your router is permanently unlocked
Frequently Asked Questions
My Surfline E5172 is locked — can you unlock it?
Yes. Surfline-locked E5172 devices (Ghana) are one of our most commonly unlocked models. We have a 100% success rate.
Can I use the phone port (RJ11) after unlocking?
Yes. The RJ11 VoIP/fax port remains fully functional. You can make calls over 4G if your carrier supports VoLTE.
Does the E5172 support TDD-LTE?
Yes. Some variants (E5172s-22) support both FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE Band 38 (2600 MHz). Check your specific model’s band support.
Is the unlock permanent?
Yes. Permanent through firmware updates and factory resets.
Additional Huawei Sub-Models We Now Support
The Huawei Cat4 CPE router models below were recently added to our supported devices list. The unlock procedure is identical to the one described above — submit the IMEI, pay, and receive the unlock code by email within the stated delivery window.
- E5180As-22 — Cat4 CPE router (Cube edition, As revision)
- E5180s-22 — Cat4 CPE router (Cube edition)
- E5172Bs-925 — sub-variant of the E5172 family
- E5172s-927 — sub-variant of the E5172 family
If your exact model isn’t listed, run a free IMEI check first — our database is updated weekly and many newer variants are supported even if they aren’t named yet.
Watch: E5172 Unlock Demonstration
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