If you need to connect to the internet but there are no ADSL services available, you may want to connect to the internet over the mobile phone network instead.
For wireless devices like laptops, tablets, smartphones and iPads you can either hotspot your device or purchase a ‘portable hotspot’ device.
If however you require a wired connection to the internet, options are somewhat limited.
Option 1: Dlink DWR-116 + Pre-Paid Telstra 4G USB modem (ZTE MF823)
Dlink DWR-116
The Dlink DWR-116 Wireless N300 Multi-WAN Router allows you to connect a 4G LTE or 3G USB adapter for mobile broadband connectivity. The incoming connection is then shared via a Wireless network, allowing you to set up a wireless network almost anywhere that you have a 4G or 3G broadband signal. Alternatively you can use the 4 ethernet ports located at the back of the device to connect a network lead. Note the blue shaded port on the back of the device – this is an uplink port. Uplink ports are used to daisychain a device to a parent device on the network – if you are connecting a computer use any of the 4 yellow shaded ports instead. The antennas on this device are simple wi-fi antennas and not related to the mobile phone network (LTE 4G).
Note: Please download and install the latest firmware on the device from the Dlink website.
Pre-Paid Telstra 4G USB modem (ZTE MF823)
The new Pre-Paid Telstra 4G USB supports super fast internet speeds on the go. Typical 4G download speeds of 2-40Mbps in capital CBD’s, airports and selected regional locations.
Main features:
- Tri band LTE, dual band UMTS, quad band GSM.
- Typical LTE download speeds of up to 40Mbps peak
- Supports microSD memory up to 32GB
- Self installing connection manager
- Supports Windows and MAC
- Supports dual external antennas (sold separately)
LED status indicator:
- RED = not connected
- BLUE = 2G / 3G
- GREEN = 4G
- Solid = connected; Flashing = connected + activity
Option 2: D-link DWR-922
D-Link’s DWR-922 4G LTE VoIP Router with SIM Card Slot allows you to access worldwide mobile broadband networks from anywhere in the world. Once connected, you can transfer data, stream media, and send SMS messages. Simply insert your USIM card and share your 3G/4G Internet connection through a secure wireless network or by using any of the four Gigabit LAN ports.
Note the two external removable LTE antennas, the blue shaded ethernet ports, the grey shaded uplink port, the SIM card slot and the orange shaded port used for connecting a phone handset.
[Note: All of the above devices are currently stocked in Australia by Harvey Norman and similar retailers]
Easy.