5G/LTE on the go
from randombullet@programming.dev to homelab@lemmy.ml on 27 Jun 08:28
https://programming.dev/post/32970033

I was poking around for a USB C 5G/LTE modem that I can run either off my laptop or plug into my router as a secondary WAN. Has anyone messed with something like this?

The secondary WAN is common, but I usually need some sort of DC power input instead of a single USB C cable that I can put into my laptop.

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ragingHungryPanda@lemmy.zip on 27 Jun 11:34 next collapse

I haven’t used that, but I did rent a pocket wifi while on a trip once. It worked really well.

Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 27 Jun 14:03 next collapse

I looked into this about a year ago. Most of the mobile modems I came across require DC power, or were far too expensive to be practical.

What I ended up doing was buying a used android phone hooked up to a mobile router.

It’s also doable to use a DC to USB adapter, depending on the modem’s power draw. Make sure the device falls within the power delivery specs for the cable you’re using though

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randombullet@programming.dev on 27 Jun 15:47 collapse

Yeah I’m limited to 1.5a 5V. Which is a very small window for me to work with. Honestly a CAT4 or CAT6 modem is more than enough for the things I want to do

dr_jekell@lemmy.world on 27 Jun 16:09 collapse

GL.iNet travel routers would like to have a word with you.

They have multiple versions available.

youtu.be/7_vk6cpPtxA

www.gl-inet.com

ikidd@lemmy.world on 28 Jun 04:36 next collapse

I’ve used GLinet but I find I have to power cycle them every day or so to keep working. Otherwise they’re cheap and workable. Probably wouldn’t trust them as a backup link.

randombullet@programming.dev on 28 Jun 10:51 collapse

I haven’t found a way just to pass through instead of being double nated.

I have one for the office but it still requires a 12v input