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Need a good 4G router

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  • 17-03-2014 2:53pm
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    ShaunC
    Registered Users Posts: 921 ✭✭✭


    Can I get some advice on getting a 4G router with a good Wi-Fi range and can connect at least 5 devices, I've tried the Huawei E5372 and the range is very poor.(On a budget btw)


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    Cindys z
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Cindys z


    Hello!I used to buy a huawei b593 router,its coverage is also 100m!I usually travel carried it ,Later 100m'coverage can't meet my requirement,later i bought a original huawei b593 antenna!They are worked together very well !maybe you can also consider buy a huawei b593 with a original router!


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    abc_defg
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭abc_defg


    What i choose is the Huawei B593 4G LTE CPE in my family. What its advantage is that it can move everywhere.Regardless of i use it indoor or outdoor,the signal are both good.I bought this product is through a site by my friend!This product is really good, and I thank them very much!


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    No more huawei recomendations please!!!!


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    Paul Thomas Rowland
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭Paul Thomas Rowland


    ShaunC wrote: »
    Can I get some advice on getting a 4G router with a good Wi-Fi range and can connect at least 5 devices, I've tried the Huawei E5372 and the range is very poor.(On a budget btw)

    On a budget, you can get an excellent solution with heaps of functionality and excellent security. For my friend who lives in the wilds of north mayo, I purchased a Huawei Echolife HG655a Ver C (Vodafone and others brand these boxes) on Adverts for €10 plus postage and flashed OpenWRT on it. I purchased a decent USB UMTS Radio (get a unit with high band width - Vodafone, O2 etc brand these) from Adverts for €10 incl postage.

    I flashed OpenWRT on the HG655a and plugged in the USB radio with a Vodafone SIM. I configured it and it has run fine for well over a year. Recently changed to a Tesco Mobile data only SIM to reduce costs - €2.50 for the SIM and €15 for 3G of data over 90 days. Find a package that suits your needs.

    If you are not a techie, you can get the full package ready to go out of the box occasionally on Adverts for ~€40. If you prefer another brand of router, get one with a decent spec n supported by OpenWRT. I've also used the HG655a as a wirelss repeater, it's main appeal is cost. It will run off a car battery as will most of these boxes.


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