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Struggling with 3G/4G router issues? Need some assistance resolving the problem.

Struggling with 3G/4G router issues? Need some assistance resolving the problem.

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NinjaaGamer_
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08-25-2016, 06:22 PM
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I recently relocated to a village offering only basic 3G-4G connectivity via SIM card. There are no local cable internet providers. My setup includes a Netgear R6260 AC router for all my devices, but it doesn’t support 3G/4G SIM cards or USB modem dongles. At a nearby store I saw options: one combining a USB modem with a 3G/4G router (D-Link DWR-111, TP-Link TL-MR3420, Tenda 4G630) and another using dedicated SIM slot routers such as D-Link DWR-921 or TP-Link Archer MR200. I’m considering switching to these new routers or combos for 3G/4G use since I likely still have the Netgear R6260. Speed improvements were noticeable—about 25 Mbps up and 18 Mbps down on Android. I’d like stronger 3G/4G signal strength without relying on Wi-Fi, but I’m unsure which option is better. The first choice is cheaper than the second, though I’m curious about USB dongle performance in weak signals.
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08-25-2016, 06:22 PM #1

I recently relocated to a village offering only basic 3G-4G connectivity via SIM card. There are no local cable internet providers. My setup includes a Netgear R6260 AC router for all my devices, but it doesn’t support 3G/4G SIM cards or USB modem dongles. At a nearby store I saw options: one combining a USB modem with a 3G/4G router (D-Link DWR-111, TP-Link TL-MR3420, Tenda 4G630) and another using dedicated SIM slot routers such as D-Link DWR-921 or TP-Link Archer MR200. I’m considering switching to these new routers or combos for 3G/4G use since I likely still have the Netgear R6260. Speed improvements were noticeable—about 25 Mbps up and 18 Mbps down on Android. I’d like stronger 3G/4G signal strength without relying on Wi-Fi, but I’m unsure which option is better. The first choice is cheaper than the second, though I’m curious about USB dongle performance in weak signals.

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Cooky03
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08-30-2016, 02:46 AM
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you already have a router, just connect a simple 4g/3g modem and link it to the wan port on your router.
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Cooky03
08-30-2016, 02:46 AM #2

you already have a router, just connect a simple 4g/3g modem and link it to the wan port on your router.

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08-30-2016, 08:00 AM
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basic 3g/4g modems come as USB dongles. Searching online shows available options, but most require a USB router interface and an RJ45 port for your second router. You might want to check if built-in SIM cards support strong 3g/4g signals in remote areas.
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Rexty_
08-30-2016, 08:00 AM #3

basic 3g/4g modems come as USB dongles. Searching online shows available options, but most require a USB router interface and an RJ45 port for your second router. You might want to check if built-in SIM cards support strong 3g/4g signals in remote areas.

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