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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dr_jekell@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
GL.iNet travel routers would like to have a word with you.
They have multiple versions available.
https://youtu.be/7_vk6cpPtxA
https://www.gl-inet.com/
ikidd@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
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 · 1 pts · 1y
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
ragingHungryPanda@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 1y
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 · 1 pts · 1y
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
randombullet@programming.dev · 1 pts · 1y
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