NETGEAR 4G LTE Broadband Modem - Use LTE as Backup Internet Connection, Unlocked, Works with any Mobile Network Provider (LB2120)

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If the Broadband and TV installation service cannot be provided for reasons outside our control you will not be charged. Both these two new products are specifically aimed at people who have to be online, no matter where they are or should their main broadband service go down or in the absence of traditional cable, DSL or fiber broadband options. Both units would be ideal for providing Internet access with limited time frames such as a vacation home or a short-term rental where it’s not worth signing up for a long-term broadband contract. Draytek offers a wide variety of routers with advanced configuration options, including 4G + VDSL combo routers. The Draytek Vigor 2862LN, for example, offers both ADSL/VDSL ethernet routing and 3G/4G LTE with support for a single SIM card. USB ports on the device also give users the option of connecting an external 4G modem for additional redundancy if desired. With this option or a similar router, you’ll be able to have your 4G connection feed into the same local network as your fibre connection, making for the most elegant solution possible.Earlier we mentioned that a 4G router that exists separately to your fibre (VDSL) router will create a separate local network. For small locations that don’t require many WAPs, this won’t be an issue. However, for very large buildings this WILL become an issue. Your WAPs can only broadcast the SSIDs from one of your routers. The 4G router will have created a different LAN to your fibre router, meaning you’ll need a second set of access points distributed throughout the space to broadcast the wireless networks for this second LAN. Conversely, the combo router will deal with both 4G and fibre together and create a single LAN, meaning you’ll only need a single set of WAPs throughout the space.

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We have a dedicated article to help you with choosing the best antenna for your fixed wireless access application. We recommend Poynting antennas and, since we’re using this for fixed wireless access, both directional and omnidirectional antennas can be used. Please refer to the aforementioned article for details on the correct application for each.

Connecting your BT 4G Home Hub to the internet

A 4G router looks just like a standard home broadband router, though there are a few key differences. The main difference is that a 4G router uses 4G data signals to provide a WiFi connection, whereas standard home broadband uses copper or fibre cables to connect your home to a cabinet in your area. Often referred to as mobile broadband, it works in the same way your phone does, getting its internet connection through a SIM card which receives 4G data signals from a mobile network. If you're in an area with 5G coverage, getting a 5G home internet plan is your best option as these plans offer the best speeds. Plans are available at speeds of: With a provider and a modem, you’ll put your SIM card (yep, just like your smartphone, you’ll use a SIM card to connect to the cellular network for your home connection) directly into the 4G modem (if you have a 4G router instead of a separate router and 4G modem, you’ll put the SIM card directly into the router). You’ll pay for your plan monthly just like a phone bill and unlimited data-only SIMs can be found online or in-store for very reasonable monthly prices.

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TP-Link LTE Gateway Router supports two operation modes, 3G/4G Router Mode and Wireless Router mode. Once the WLAN is configured, you’ll want to broadcast the wireless network throughout your home or office space. Smaller spaces will only need one or two such access points. Your 4G router might be capable of acting as an access point on its own, but will be limited in range and capability compared to dedicated WAPs. As we can see, mobile phones have already replaced most landline options, which is why using a dual SIM card failover solution that runs on mobile data is significantly better than using a traditional internet device system.Extra Speed - With Extra Speed 4G, the maximum speed available through the network is capped at 60 Mbps rather than 30 Mbps on our standard 4G. The speeds you get on your phone will be lower, and depend on things like the number of users, distance from the mast and the type of 4G phone you have. This add on is valid from the moment you buy it and then runs on a 30 day rolling contract. Extra Speed 4G is not available on BT Business Mobile plans.