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Evening All,
Looking for a solution that can offer backup to a router in case of internet failure. Ideally, a solution that can keep the existing router running as my business runs VOIP phones, cloud-based software, security, and numerous other devices, and re-pairing all that isn't really an option if it drops.
Our internet stability has never been great, lots of dropouts and lag over the past few years. Thought rather than renew with Plusnet I would use BT and the EE backup and upgrade the fibre rate - a cataclysmic mistake this was. They messed up the installation, whilst they tried to sort the issue out has resulted in them cancelling my current provider, which has now left me with no internet at all.
New provider is sending me a TP link archer AC1200 and believes I need a 4g usb dongle to plug in, to keep it all ticking over if the line drops. Looking through quickly through amazon, the dongles listed don't inspire confidence - I'm also looking to use a "three" data sim as signal coverage is good in this area
Has anyone got a recommendation for similar setups that will enable good speed and reliability if required?
Thanks,
Looking for a solution that can offer backup to a router in case of internet failure. Ideally, a solution that can keep the existing router running as my business runs VOIP phones, cloud-based software, security, and numerous other devices, and re-pairing all that isn't really an option if it drops.
Our internet stability has never been great, lots of dropouts and lag over the past few years. Thought rather than renew with Plusnet I would use BT and the EE backup and upgrade the fibre rate - a cataclysmic mistake this was. They messed up the installation, whilst they tried to sort the issue out has resulted in them cancelling my current provider, which has now left me with no internet at all.
New provider is sending me a TP link archer AC1200 and believes I need a 4g usb dongle to plug in, to keep it all ticking over if the line drops. Looking through quickly through amazon, the dongles listed don't inspire confidence - I'm also looking to use a "three" data sim as signal coverage is good in this area
Has anyone got a recommendation for similar setups that will enable good speed and reliability if required?
Thanks,
If you are technically capable look at pfsense you can either buy a netgate router or amazon have small form factor computers for approx £200
Then you should be able to use any gsm 4/5 router device that has a ethernet connection as your backup wan conection.
Note that pfsense is only a firewall/router device & you will need to repurpose your existing firewall/router/switch/accesspoint device as the wireless accesspoint.
Then you should be able to use any gsm 4/5 router device that has a ethernet connection as your backup wan conection.
Note that pfsense is only a firewall/router device & you will need to repurpose your existing firewall/router/switch/accesspoint device as the wireless accesspoint.
I use a TP Link Router that has one WAN link to my 5G router and one to my FTTP broadband, been faultless. Would mean you have to invest some more money to make it work but once up and running it should be fine.
The cheaper option is to get one of the dongles for the Archer and see how it goes or get one of the 5G routers that has a proper built in SIM slot and broadband capable. My NR5103E I believe could do that and fail over to 5G if the broadband was down.
The cheaper option is to get one of the dongles for the Archer and see how it goes or get one of the 5G routers that has a proper built in SIM slot and broadband capable. My NR5103E I believe could do that and fail over to 5G if the broadband was down.
I use one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=huawei+mifi
I set it up with the same wifi name as my main wifi. If my landline fails, I turn off the landline router and turn on the Huawei.
I buy a 24GB sim that lasts 2 years to cover my downtime https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Mobile-Pay-Broadban...
I set it up with the same wifi name as my main wifi. If my landline fails, I turn off the landline router and turn on the Huawei.
I buy a 24GB sim that lasts 2 years to cover my downtime https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Mobile-Pay-Broadban...
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