3G/4G router

[Anthony5]

Since I'm looking to purchase a new 4G aircard, which probably will not be supported by my Intellinet N300 3G router and which I think also only supports 3G speed up to 3.5 Mbps or so, I will buy a new router as well.

The only one I can find at reasonable price in Thailand is a D-link DWR-116.

http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/dwr-116-wireless-n300-multi-wan-router

Anyone experience with this router or has a better suggestion for about the same price?

It's 1390 Baht on Lazada.

[RKASA]

I have the 112 which is pretty much the same thing without the wifi ant. It works fine - covers whole house and across the yard to other building when set by the window. I am sure with ant it must cover better then mine.

As far as the air card I run a old true 3g aircard with dtac trinet sim and it will run as high as 21mbps if you can find a file source that will provide it - I have seen up to 16mbps from time to time.

My wifi side is a bit slow always 50-60mbps max.

1390 is cheaper then mine was years ago - I think it was 1490 at the time.

[Anthony5]

I have the 112 which is pretty much the same thing without the wifi ant. It works fine - covers whole house and across the yard to other building when set by the window. I am sure with ant it must cover better then mine.

As far as the air card I run a old true 3g aircard with dtac trinet sim and it will run as high as 21mbps if you can find a file source that will provide it - I have seen up to 16mbps from time to time.

My wifi side is a bit slow always 50-60mbps max.

1390 is cheaper then mine was years ago - I think it was 1490 at the time.

Thanks for the reply.

I'm not so much concerned about the wifi because I have Ethernet throughout the house, and I have a few WIFI routers around the place as well that are configured as wireless access points, and that is where my worries are.

I had 2 D-link DIR 619 initially, now only one as I smashed one out of anger, because I need to reboot them every so many days as they lose their wireless connection. I had one wireless camera attached to one of them. After a week or so it is even impossible to remotely log in to reboot, however all the lights are still flashing and the Ethernet part still works, and I have to get the stepladder out to reboot them manually.

I wouldn't want to have a 3G router which I have to reboot every so often.

[RKASA]

I have the 112 which is pretty much the same thing without the wifi ant. It works fine - covers whole house and across the yard to other building when set by the window. I am sure with ant it must cover better then mine.

As far as the air card I run a old true 3g aircard with dtac trinet sim and it will run as high as 21mbps if you can find a file source that will provide it - I have seen up to 16mbps from time to time.

My wifi side is a bit slow always 50-60mbps max.

1390 is cheaper then mine was years ago - I think it was 1490 at the time.

Thanks for the reply.

I'm not so much concerned about the wifi because I have Ethernet throughout the house, and I have a few WIFI routers around the place as well that are configured as wireless access points, and that is where my worries are.

I had 2 D-link DIR 619 initially, now only one as I smashed one out of anger, because I need to reboot them every so many days as they lose their wireless connection. I had one wireless camera attached to one of them. After a week or so it is even impossible to remotely log in to reboot, however all the lights are still flashing and the Ethernet part still works, and I have to get the stepladder out to reboot them manually.

I wouldn't want to have a 3G router which I have to reboot every so often.

Never had to reboot this 112 - pretty simple and solid for several years now and I have it on 24/7, never had any problem with connecting to it at all.

[chakeeoyen]

Sorry if you were looking for a full featured router, but I have a ZTE MF70 and it works great, offers up to 10 devices to connect to it and has a max speed of 21.6mbps. Unfortuntaely, it doesn't support 4G.

http://www.lazada.co.th/zte-wifi-mf70-aircard-wi-fi-216mbps-8502100mhz-white-zte-travel-charger-1a-206399.html

[muratremix]

Check here

http://www.aircard3g.com/store/

tp-link and zte have aircard supported mini routers where you can plug supported(!) usb 4g aircard.

Or, you can buy standalone device that has a battery and distributes 4g/3g via wifi (called mifi)

[Anthony5]

Check here

http://www.aircard3g.com/store/

tp-link and zte have aircard supported mini routers where you can plug supported(!) usb 4g aircard.

Or, you can buy standalone device that has a battery and distributes 4g/3g via wifi (called mifi)

Thanks for the link, but they don't have really much on offer.

I was just considering such a MIFI called ZTE MF90 which actually fulfills all my needs.

http://www.ztedevice.com/product/Mobile_Hotspot/6712c639-c861-412b-8f4d-db6836995e3d.html

It can be had on Ebay for ~1600 Baht in unlocked version. I understand that if I add a 120 Baht mini usb to Ethernet adapter to it, that I can plug it in straight into any LAN port in my house and connect to it from PC or android box from any other LAN port in the house.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Trendy-Micro-5pin-USB-To-RJ45-10-100M-Ethernet-Network-Adapter-For-Table-PC-/191019692396?hash=item2c79a9316c

Is that correct?

If so that would of course save me the cost of buying router and aircard.

Edited August 5, 2015 by Anthony5

[Anthony5]

I have the 112 which is pretty much the same thing without the wifi ant. It works fine - covers whole house and across the yard to other building when set by the window. I am sure with ant it must cover better then mine.

As far as the air card I run a old true 3g aircard with dtac trinet sim and it will run as high as 21mbps if you can find a file source that will provide it - I have seen up to 16mbps from time to time.

My wifi side is a bit slow always 50-60mbps max.

1390 is cheaper then mine was years ago - I think it was 1490 at the time.

Found that InvadeIT has the D-link even cheaper at 1250 Baht, but they also had a 300N 4G router from TP-link TL-MR3420 at 1290 Baht.

Would TP link be a better choice over D-link quality wise?

In the TP link compatibility list theZTE MF90 doesn't show, where it does show in the D-link list, would this be a risk?

[RKASA]

I have the 112 which is pretty much the same thing without the wifi ant. It works fine - covers whole house and across the yard to other building when set by the window. I am sure with ant it must cover better then mine.

As far as the air card I run a old true 3g aircard with dtac trinet sim and it will run as high as 21mbps if you can find a file source that will provide it - I have seen up to 16mbps from time to time.

My wifi side is a bit slow always 50-60mbps max.

1390 is cheaper then mine was years ago - I think it was 1490 at the time.

Found that InvadeIT has the D-link even cheaper at 1250 Baht, but they also had a 300N 4G router from TP-link TL-MR3420 at 1290 Baht.

Would TP link be a better choice over D-link quality wise?

In the TP link compatibility list theZTE MF90 doesn't show, where it does show in the D-link list, would this be a risk?

I only have experience with the one I have. If you are close enough to a jib, BannaIT or what ever they can sometimes fire one up and test it.

[bamnutsak]

Since I'm looking to purchase a new 4G aircard

Have you purchased this yet? If so, make/model?

I'd look for a router which is known (both in spec/approved by the router manufacturer, and by someone posting in a related forum).

I've run in to many problems with USB aircards interworking with 3G-capable routers, in fall-back applications.

Looking for a router independent of the aircard may be a waste of time?

[Anthony5]

Since I'm looking to purchase a new 4G aircard

Have you purchased this yet? If so, make/model?

I'd look for a router which is known (both in spec/approved by the router manufacturer, and by someone posting in a related forum).

I've run in to many problems with USB aircards interworking with 3G-capable routers, in fall-back applications.

Looking for a router independent of the aircard may be a waste of time?

I'm considering the ZTE MF90 and as an alternative the ZTE MF821, but haven't purchased yet.

The D-link supports the MF90 where the TP link doesn't accoprding to the list I can find, but I have been told by supplier that TP link product is superior to D-link.

I have now contacted TP link international support center and waiting their answer.