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GSM/LTE modem for hAP ac3 ?

Sat May 22, 2021 5:27 pm

Dear Colleagues,

I'd like to set up a backup outgoing Internet connection via one of the Russian cellular operators (MTS, Beeline, Megafon). Can you please advise me a cellular USB modem for hAP ac3 (OS v6.48.2)? Especially useful if you already have one and it's working OK.

The operators sell a number of such modems, most have Windows and Mac drivers, I'd like to find one compatible with MikroTik.
 
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Re: GSM/LTE modem for hAP ac3 ?

Sat May 22, 2021 5:36 pm

 
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Re: GSM/LTE modem for hAP ac3 ?

Sat May 22, 2021 6:34 pm

Thanks, a great list. However if someone responds with "this particular model XXX works fine for me personally" I'd be grateful.
 
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Re: GSM/LTE modem for hAP ac3 ?

Sat May 22, 2021 6:47 pm

The list looks a bit dated though. For example, Beeline offers the ZTE MF833R and Alcatel Link Key IK41VE1 modems, but only earlier models of ZTE and Alcatel are on the list.
 
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Re: GSM/LTE modem for hAP ac3 ?

Mon May 24, 2021 7:39 pm

m.2 adapter key B
uFL <> mhf4 pigtails
and you can install new modems like Quectel EM12-G, EM160 or EM502Q .. what give you big change
 
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Re: GSM/LTE modem for hAP ac3 ?

Tue May 25, 2021 6:05 am

m.2 adapter key B
uFL <> mhf4 pigtails
and you can install new modems like Quectel EM12-G, EM160 or EM502Q .. what give you big change
This is great but I'm mostly concerned about which modems sold by Russian cellular operators I can safely buy and use. They all come with USB interfaces.
 
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Re: GSM/LTE modem for hAP ac3 ?

Tue May 25, 2021 10:30 am

Russian cellular
give full speed for mobile, computers and that usb/mPCIe stuff must spoof IMEI to get proper speed.
hAP ac2 + usb e3272 with change firmware can do band selection, imei change and you can connect external antenna.
hAP ac3 + m.2 adapter and proper module still req. pigtails and external antenna but Quectel can change imei and be used well.
wAP R ac + m2 adapter + module from quectel can be at roof and your external antenna cable can be very short

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