Internet access via wireless router and cellular broadband

Geek · 02-04-2009, 01:53 PM

I need to get some internet access to a couple computers at a location where the only viable option is cellular.

Is there a wireless router out there that can accept a cellular broadband card instead of a traditional cable from a DSL/cable modem?

ssg · 02-04-2009, 08:04 PM

My dlink dir655 has a usb port that I can stick a CDMA/GSM modem into.

Linksys used to sell some with the PCMCIA slot in them but they were huge $$.

Geek · 02-04-2009, 11:00 PM

Interesting. Do you have to do any special configuring in the router for it, or does it all just magically work?

ssg · 02-05-2009, 11:32 AM

Hey look pal, I didn't say I USED it, just that it had it

I need to talk with D-Link's tech support actually, because they claim it works with Ev-DO and 3G, one of which VZW is (who makes my aircard). Only problem is...configs only exist for ATT.

It has a config screen very similar to how you'd configure DUN on any other device, once you select thats what you want to purpose the USB port for.

You can also use the USB port to copy/clone the devices config, or use some network usb thing.

02-04-2009, 01:53 PM	#1
Geek 's make the world go 'round. Join Date: 01-02-2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,054	Internet access via wireless router and cellular broadband I need to get some internet access to a couple computers at a location where the only viable option is cellular. Is there a wireless router out there that can accept a cellular broadband card instead of a traditional cable from a DSL/cable modem? __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" Motorcycle fanatic?

02-04-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
ssg Senior Member Join Date: 11-04-2008 Location: Redmond Age: 32 Posts: 166	Re: Internet access via wireless router and cellular broadband My dlink dir655 has a usb port that I can stick a CDMA/GSM modem into. Linksys used to sell some with the PCMCIA slot in them but they were huge $$. __________________ Those who know they know, truly know.

02-04-2009, 11:00 PM	#3
Geek 's make the world go 'round. Join Date: 01-02-2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,054	Re: Internet access via wireless router and cellular broadband Interesting. Do you have to do any special configuring in the router for it, or does it all just magically work? __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" Motorcycle fanatic?

02-05-2009, 11:32 AM	#4
ssg Senior Member Join Date: 11-04-2008 Location: Redmond Age: 32 Posts: 166	Re: Internet access via wireless router and cellular broadband Hey look pal, I didn't say I USED it, just that it had it I need to talk with D-Link's tech support actually, because they claim it works with Ev-DO and 3G, one of which VZW is (who makes my aircard). Only problem is...configs only exist for ATT. It has a config screen very similar to how you'd configure DUN on any other device, once you select thats what you want to purpose the USB port for. You can also use the USB port to copy/clone the devices config, or use some network usb thing. __________________ Those who know they know, truly know.

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