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Question

Share 3G Connection Via Router. PLEASE HELP

Feb 18, 2015 2:55AM PST

I am attempting to extend the reach of my 3G devices WIFI using my router. The router is compatible via USB with some 3G modems however current firmware does not support either of my 3G Devices. Speed's provided by our extraterrestrial network are good, but unfortunately the latency does not make it practical for my needs. Luckily the speeds provided by the terrestrial network (With GSM Booster) are satisfactory and this network does not suffer from any latency. The wifi coverage provided by these small devices is however, rather limited. Is there any way i can still use these devices to wirelessly connect to my Router to extend the reach of the WIFI provided by my 3G Hotspot?


Does anybody know if my router can be tweaked in anyway to extend or "Bridge" the 3g devices coverage?

Can anyone recommend a router that is confirmed compatible with either of the 3G Devices?

Can anyone recommmend a 3G device which is confirmed compatible with my router?


ET Network - 20mbps/6mbps - Skylogic France

Terrestrial Network - 8mbps/2mbps

3G Cell Tower > GSM Booster 2200mhz > 3G Devices

Huawei U9508 (Rooted)
Or
Huawei E5220 3G Modem

Home Network
Router WRP400

Forgot to add. Obviously we do not have hardwired telephone/fibre infrastructure.

Any and all advice appreciated. I did include a network diagram but i am unsure how to upload it.

Many thanks.

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Clarification Request
Why not the usual?
Feb 18, 2015 2:58AM PST

Let's take some WiFi client then use your router as a WAP? This is well discussed and been done many times.

Figure 20 bucks if none of your routers can be a client.
Bob

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3g
Feb 18, 2015 7:03PM PST

Thankyou for taking the time to reply. What WIFI client do you recommend. I'm not sure exactly what you mean? If you could provide a detailed explication or a link to an article explaining what to do that would be appreciated. Again, thanks for taking the time.

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Sorry no.
Feb 18, 2015 11:22PM PST

Example WiFi clients at way too many. It's either a device like the WNCE-2001 or a configuration option on say a TP-Link wr702n.

Once you have a WiFi client then one Ethernet cable to a WiFi router configured as a WAP on the router's LAN port and you've built your bridge.

Again there are so many "How to use a router as a WAP" articles that I have to decline duplicating that here.
Bob