Hotspot Router

[Epicuro Kishore]

Cananyone give me a suggestion on which router they have connected to the their hotspot that works trouble free? I did connect my Linksys Velop to it but my hotspot did not like it and it only worked intermittently. I figured Netgear would have a router that would work with the nighthawk hotspot since it's also built by Netgear.

Bought a Ac2300. Put the Nighthawk MR1100 into IP by pass through mode and it works great. The MR1100 will still reboot all by itself at times. To be it seems to happen when the cell tower were it gets it's signal, gets congested with traffic. Netgear has known about this issue for years and can't get it fixed. AT&T and Netgear like blaming each other and nothing gets fixed with the issue. Makes it hard when your trying to work and the hotspot keeps rebooting!

I recently purchased a Verizon mobile hotspot (MiFi 4510L) and was wondering if I could configure my Linksys wireless/wired router (similar, but not the exact model: Linksys router) to use the MiFi as the source of internet.

Right now, I'm using two comnputers - one is a Dell Latitude 2100 netbook, and it is capable of connecting to both routers and configuring them. I have it connected to the Verizon mobile hotspot via Wi-Fi and to the Linksys via wired ethernet.

I know that both routers work - I've been using the Verizon mobile hotspot for a couple days on both 3G & 4G networks without any problems. I've been using the Linksys wired/wireless router for a long time now as well.

Is there a way to force the Linksys to receive it's internet uplink from the Verizon mobile hotspot? I was looking through all the settings of the Linksys admin page, but don't really know what option(s) would have to be tweaked in order to complete this task.

If you are wondering why I am trying to use the Linksys router at all, it is for two reasons: First, the linksys has wired connections - this is a critical requirement as my desktop computer does not have any Wi-Fi antennae. Second, the MiFi 4510L DHCP only allows for 10 nodes (+/1 2).

This problem wouldn't exist if the MiFi 4510L had an ethernet port, but it doesn't. The only buttons/connections it has are for: charging and for device reset. I've checked the battery compartment for anything also.

I don't want to buy an USB Wi-Fi transceiver if I don't have to, so is there any way, via configuration/manipulation of software, hardware, or both, that would allow my Linksys router to obtain it's internet uplink wirelessly from my Verizon modem?

You have to upgrade your routers firmware with either dd-wrt or tomato (your choice). Once you've done that, you can turn your router into a wireless repeater or let it connect to your network and act as a regular router! Then just connect your computer to the router with your regular ethernet cable.

The image of the Linksys does not identify the model, but most Linksys models do not include WiFi client functionality - which is what is needed for it to connect to a WiFi network. Some Linksys models can be "modified" with non-Linksys firmware which enable them to have WiFi client functionality.

Connect the device to the computer using a compatible USB cable then launch a web browser.Note If applicable, allow adequate time for the computer to detect the device and install the necessary software.Note The device is setup and functions as an ethernet connection (no connection software required)."This will required the MiFi's driver to be installed, which should appear as an installation disk when you connect to the MiFi via USB

I am trying to connect my TL-WR902AC travel router to an Xfinity WiFi Hotspot. I can connect to the 2.4Ghz network available at my location and get internet but that signal is weak/spotty. The 5Ghz network is much stronger and I can connect to it but don't get internet (dynamic IP fields in admin settings shows all zeroes). I can connect my laptop directly to the 5Ghz and get internet, so I know it's available. I've been able to authenticate the travel router to Xfinity WiFi and see its MAC address on my list of approved devices. Any ideas on why I can't get internet access when connected to the 5Ghz Xfinity WiFi hotspot with my travel router and/or a solution?

@Tony I can connect the travel router to the 5Ghz client/host network but don't get internet (I do get internet when I connect to the 5Ghz client/host directly with my laptop). I can connect to the 2.4Ghz client/host network and get internet but that signal is weaker and drops out unlike the 5Ghz which is solid.

I am having the same problem on my TL-wr902AC. Comcast turned off all 2.4G xfinitywifi connections in my area. Only 5G connections are left. I had been using the 2.4G connections for years, but need to use the 5G band now. Im using tlwr902ac hotspot mode and bridging the 5G radio to xfinitywifi. The unit will not get an ip address (it returns all zeros). If I copy the same IP address that my computer gets when connected to xfinity wifi and put it into the tl-wr902ac as a static address, along with subnet mask, gateway, and dns servers addresses) then the unit works fine.

I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max on the latest iOS. I have a robust, unlimited data connection with AT&T (four bars, 5G+). Due to an oversight on my part (and some obtuse communication from Frontier), I am without my regular (fiber) Internet connection for a few days. I have an Archer AX55 Pro wireless router. It appears from the manual that there are only two inputs to the device, both Ethernet.

I have an older peplink router in my RV that supports WiFI as WAN, and can use an iPhone via WiFi as its internet source. They have lots of model, most of which are enterprise grade devices, but they do make a few smaller ones that are affordable for home (and RV) use.

Bingo! Bought an adapter from Amazon, which came today. It works perfectly (well, other than my music server and my Mac are now on separate networks, so only local music in my office for a couple days). But Alexa, my lawn sprinklers, my garage door opener, and my Blink cameras, along with the music server and my Apple TV sprang to life instantly. Thanks again!

1. Choose a hotspot device or hotspot plan: AT&T offers dedicated mobile hotspot devices, like the Netgear Nighthawk, or you can use the hotspot feature on your AT&T smartphone. Make sure you have a compatible data plan that supports hotspot usage.

2. Activate the hotspot: If you're using a dedicated hotspot device, follow the manufacturer's instructions to set it up and activate it with AT&T. If you're using your smartphone, go to the settings menu, find the "Personal Hotspot" or "Mobile Hotspot" option, and enable it.

3. Connect your devices: Once your hotspot is active, it will create a Wi-Fi network. On the devices you want to connect, search for available Wi-Fi networks, select your hotspot's network name (SSID), and enter the password if required.

4. Manage your data usage: Keep track of your data usage to avoid exceeding your plan's limits. You can usually monitor your data usage through your AT&T account or on your smartphone's settings menu.

5. Secure your hotspot: To protect your connection, make sure your hotspot is password-protected and uses strong encryption, like WPA2. You can usually configure these settings through the hotspot device's management interface or your smartphone's settings menu.

AT&T hotspot devices work by connecting to the AT&T cellular network and converting the cellular data signal into a Wi-Fi signal that can be used by Wi-Fi enabled devices. Here's a general overview of how AT&T hotspot devices work:

3. Device connection: Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, can connect to the hotspot's Wi-Fi network by selecting the network name (SSID) and entering the password, if required.

4. Internet access: Once connected, the devices can access the internet using the data from the AT&T cellular network. The hotspot device acts as a bridge between the cellular network and the connected devices, allowing them to communicate with the internet.

The Nighthawk mobile hotspot, specifically, is a portable device that provides fast and reliable internet connectivity by connecting to a cellular network and creating a Wi-Fi network for other devices to access.

The Nighthawk hotspot offers advanced features like long battery life, multiple device connections, and robust security options, making it a popular choice for users seeking a powerful and reliable mobile internet solution.

Mobile hotspots are a great way to connect all of your devices to the internet with a single data plan. These devices work by connecting to the AT&T wireless network and then broadcasting out a Wi-Fi signal. It's like having a home internet connection that you can take with you wherever you go.

If you've ever been a passenger on a long car ride, you probably know it can feel a lot longer without an internet connection. An in-car Wi-Fi device can use your wireless data to provide internet service throughout your car.

A mobile hotspot is a device that connects to a wireless network in the same way that a smartphone does. It then uses that connection to broadcast a Wi-Fi signal and provide wireless internet to nearby devices.

Why: We often go camping in the mountains without cell phone service ("hotspotting" wouldn't work here) but we want the laptops to talk to each other over WiFi. Currently our working solution is a little Raspberry Pi with a battery pack that serves as our wireless router but it would be nice if we could use an iPhone for this function (one less device to backpack).

By now this becomes a pointless discussion, Apple did limit this functionality on purpose and they are not going to enable it because somebody (me) comes up with a corner case that doesn't help driving further sales and I understand that. I am going to continue to use my RasPi as wireless router, end of discussion.

True, but I am not expecting the iPhone to make me coffee either. The iPhone is a little computer with a really powerful Unix based network stack, so the iPhone is capable of doing what I am asking it to do, it's just that iOS doesn't allow it. Which is a limiting choice by the manufacturer and not a limitation of the device per se.

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