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Re: [LUG] 4G Router Re: Devon Communications

 

On Fri, 7 Oct 2022 08:47:19 +0100
Simon Avery <digdilem@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The dongle type 3g/4g/5g adapters (aka "Soap on a rope") are good for
> emergency and portable use, but a directional router like the
> Mikrotik, or in weak signal areas, with an additional directional
> aerial, are much more reliable where you have the luxury of a
> building to fix it to.  Mine's mounted inside my roof space as the
> unit isn't fully weather sealed.

Thanks Simon, useful insight into 4g access.

I decided not to apply for the DC free installation and instead went for
a TP-Link mobile Wi-Fi solution instead (pocket model M7350), as I have
excellent 4g line of sight reception with O2 here.

It took 15 mins from unpacking the box, registering a GiffGaff SIM
to obtaining an solid connection. I now have a reliable backup.

David

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