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5G/LTE on the go (programming.dev)

submitted 2 weeks ago by randombullet@programming.dev to c/homelab@lemmy.ml

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I was poking around for a USB C 5G/LTE modem that I can run either off my laptop or plug into my router as a secondary WAN. Has anyone messed with something like this?

The secondary WAN is common, but I usually need some sort of DC power input instead of a single USB C cable that I can put into my laptop.

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[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I looked into this about a year ago. Most of the mobile modems I came across require DC power, or were far too expensive to be practical.

What I ended up doing was buying a used android phone hooked up to a mobile router.

It's also doable to use a DC to USB adapter, depending on the modem's power draw. Make sure the device falls within the power delivery specs for the cable you're using though

[–] randombullet@programming.dev 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah I'm limited to 1.5a 5V. Which is a very small window for me to work with. Honestly a CAT4 or CAT6 modem is more than enough for the things I want to do