Wireless router for 3G usb modem ?

Hi,

I would like to share a usb 3G Mobile Data modem via a wireless home
network. Has anyone any ideas for the hardware as most wireless
routers only allow braodband connection via ADSL ?

I know it could be done with a PC running as a router but I would like
something a bit simpler and less bulky.

Alan

"Al" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3e09fce3-7d3e-4b39-9595-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I would like to share a usb 3G Mobile Data modem via a wireless home
> network. Has anyone any ideas for the hardware as most wireless
> routers only allow braodband connection via ADSL ?
>
> I know it could be done with a PC running as a router but I would like
> something a bit simpler and less bulky.

Unless there is some generic hardware interface for the device (like USB
Mass Storage Controllers), a PC is probably your only option.

I have seen a router to which you could attach a USB ADSL modem, but if I
remember correctly it only supported certain modems - it probably ran
embedded Linux with suitable drivers.

The bottom line is that there is no reason why such a device couldn't be
made, it's just a question of whether anyone would make it. Unfortunately,
my guess is that the answer to that question is "No".

Alex

"Al" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3e09fce3-7d3e-4b39-9595-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I would like to share a usb 3G Mobile Data modem via a wireless home
> network. Has anyone any ideas for the hardware as most wireless
> routers only allow braodband connection via ADSL ?
>

It seems , from setting them up that 3G modems don't use a standard
inerface. They need to specify so many parameters....
.... so you may need a PC to connect them...

> I know it could be done with a PC running as a router but I would like
> something a bit simpler and less bulky.
>

Use a small footprint PC this sort of thing:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=310019133074

(no connection with seller, ymmv, other options available)

> Alan

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, Dave Wade says...
>
> "Al" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:3e09fce3-7d3e-4b39-9595-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I would like to share a usb 3G Mobile Data modem via a wireless home
> > network. Has anyone any ideas for the hardware as most wireless
> > routers only allow braodband connection via ADSL ?
> >
>
> It seems , from setting them up that 3G modems don't use a standard
> inerface. They need to specify so many parameters....
> ... so you may need a PC to connect them...
>
They do use a standard interface. I've been using the Vodafone Linux
client on a "3" dongle. The only thing that changes is the user/pass
and APN.



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Al wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I would like to share a usb 3G Mobile Data modem via a wireless home
> network. Has anyone any ideas for the hardware as most wireless
> routers only allow braodband connection via ADSL ?
>
> I know it could be done with a PC running as a router but I would like
> something a bit simpler and less bulky.
>
> Alan

Have a look at the Draytek 2800G:

http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2800.html

"3G USB Modem Support - HSDPA

As mentioned above, you can use the Vigor 2800's USB port as a WAN
interface to a USB 3G (cellular) modem, supporting the latest 'HSDPA'
networks. HSDPA provides connection at up to 3.4Mb/s - much faster than
previous cellular GSM/GPRS systems. This enables you to provide
broadband access anywhere in the UK (subject to network coverage)
without needing fixed lines. This can be in a temporary office, a coach,
hotel or anywhere you like and your users can then browse web sites or
check there email with ease. The USB modem and SIM is not supplied with
the router; you obtain that separately from your cellphone company. The
following USB modems/phones are currently supported:

* Huawei E220 (T-Mobile, Vodafone, 3 etc.)
* Telstra HSDPA USB Modem
* 4G System XSPlug P3
* Zapp Telemodem Z020
* Option GlobeSurfer iCON 7.2
* Option Globesurfer iCON
* 4G System XSPlug P3
* ZTE AC8700 3G
* Benq EF91
* Nokia N70
* Nokia 6233
* Nokia N95
* LG U8380
* Telstra Next G 3G USB
* ZTE AC8700
* ZTE MF622

"

Thanks for all the replies, the Draytek 2800G seems to be just the
thing - a bit pricey tho.

Alan

"Linker3000" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:fo874s$2mce$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Al wrote:
>> I would like to share a usb 3G Mobile Data modem via a wireless home
>> network. Has anyone any ideas for the hardware as most wireless
>> routers only allow braodband connection via ADSL ?
[snip]
> Have a look at the Draytek 2800G:
>
> http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2800.html
>
> "3G USB Modem Support - HSDPA

I'm very surprised, but it's nice to be proven wrong sometimes .

Alex

Al wrote:
> Thanks for all the replies, the Draytek 2800G seems to be just the
> thing - a bit pricey tho.
>
> Alan

Glad to be of service. Unfortunately, Draytek are expensive but the kit
is generally very good. You can sometimes grab a surpise bargain on ebay
- I managed to get a 2800G for £86 but they tend to go for more than that.

Alex Fraser wrote:
> "Linker3000" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:fo874s$2mce$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Al wrote:
>>> I would like to share a usb 3G Mobile Data modem via a wireless home
>>> network. Has anyone any ideas for the hardware as most wireless
>>> routers only allow braodband connection via ADSL ?
> [snip]
>> Have a look at the Draytek 2800G:
>>
>> http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2800.html
>>
>> "3G USB Modem Support - HSDPA
>
> I'm very surprised, but it's nice to be proven wrong sometimes .
>
> Alex
>
>

It would be nice if there was some cheaper kit that did the same thing
but the Draytek's are the only ones I know (and have used) at the moment.

Just got the Draytek 2800VG @ £150 with VAT
It worked superbly with my T-Mobile USB 3G Modem.
This product is exceptional! See broadbandshop i think i purchased
mine from...

Thanks