4G Router Recommendations...

gpuerrilla · 4 Aug 2020 at 11:37

Any experience of this Zyxel LTE3302-M432 ?

Was considering this one as it can bridge mode. Other alternative would be the tp-link mr600 which is Cat6. I live in a rural spot so not sure if the 4G speed can go above 100Mbps down, so maybe CAT6 is a waste?

WJA96 · 4 Aug 2020 at 12:06

Th0nt said:
Any experience of this Zyxel LTE3302-M432 ?

Was considering this one as it can bridge mode. Other alternative would be the tp-link mr600 which is Cat6. I live in a rural spot so not sure if the 4G speed can go above 100Mbps down, so maybe CAT6 is a waste?

Quite the opposite. Let’s say your CAT4 device will do 70Mbps on one channel. If you have a CAT6 device and there is a spare channel available it will download using both channels for an aggregate speed of 140Mbps. Or that’s the theory at least.

Caged · 4 Aug 2020 at 12:13

I tried a Zyxel device that looked like that and it may have been broken but it consistently got a signal about 20dB lower than a Teltonika device, both using external omni antennas.

gpuerrilla · 4 Aug 2020 at 12:46

Awesome thanks for the advice. Right so I need a CAT6 device then. Probably the routerboard looking best, do these operate of PoE to a switch, as I have a 5 port dedicated PoE switch or is there a recommended setup?

Caged · 4 Aug 2020 at 12:51

The Mikrotik does do PoE in: https://mikrotik.com/product/wap_ac_lte6_kit

It also operates in a bridge mode if you want it to, either on a VLAN or on a dedicated interface.

gpuerrilla · 4 Aug 2020 at 13:58

Caged said:
The Mikrotik does do PoE in: https://mikrotik.com/product/wap_ac_lte6_kit

It also operates in a bridge mode if you want it to, either on a VLAN or on a dedicated interface.

Thats good so I can use it on the pfsense box as the WAN. It looks outdoor but I cannot find evidence - is it waterproof or would it need an IP enclosure?

WJA96 · 4 Aug 2020 at 13:59

It’s waterproof.

Caged · 4 Aug 2020 at 14:13

The actual product is made up of an AP and an LTE modem put together in the factory, the AP itself is this, and is described as weatherproof https://mikrotik.com/product/wap_r_ac

gpuerrilla · 4 Aug 2020 at 16:11

OK, thanks, there was a reviewer on the rainforest that said it basically wasnt and showcased how he has it up a pole but with a weatherproof box around it lol.

WJA96 · 4 Aug 2020 at 21:15

I think people don’t realise that the bit inside the box you can open up is encased in resin and the bit you can open up is certainly rainproof but I wouldn’t pressure-wash it.

gpuerrilla · 4 Aug 2020 at 21:56

For these outside modules do you use a regular aerial bracket or is there alternatives?

WJA96 · 5 Aug 2020 at 07:36

There are multiple options but my personal preference is the Quickmount Pro. Just make sure you get the right one as there is one for LHG and another one for SXT/wAP.

WJA96 · 5 Aug 2020 at 07:37

The mount that comes with each device is fine for a standard pole though.

gpuerrilla · 5 Aug 2020 at 12:02

WJA96 said:
The mount that comes with each device is fine for a standard pole though.

Its arriving tomorrow I paid extra £1.25 for the express delivery, want to get as prepared as I can. It looks tiny in the video I seen so no need for mammoth TV pole so Im looking at regular brackets I can get my hands on as its a universal jubilee type clip that comes with it.

Caged · 5 Aug 2020 at 12:21

It's not a directional device so you can just mount it flat against a wall if that works better for you

gpuerrilla · 5 Aug 2020 at 12:25

Caged said:
It's not a directional device so you can just mount it flat against a wall if that works better for you

Ahh yes its the BIL LHG dish that I think has to point in the general direction.

How is it wall mounted then, just fix the plastic half bracket on wall then slide down the unit so it clips in?

Caged · 5 Aug 2020 at 12:48

I think it's metal, but just screw this to the wall (maybe stand it off slightly with some washers if the wall surface isn't even) and clip the thing into it

gpuerrilla · 5 Aug 2020 at 14:15

Caged said:
I think it's metal, but just screw this to the wall (maybe stand it off slightly with some washers if the wall surface isn't even) and clip the thing into it

Sorry for the dumb question but is this in the kit (box)?

Caged · 5 Aug 2020 at 14:57

Yes. Scroll to the bottom of https://mikrotik.com/product/wap_ac_lte6_kit

The little screw to lock the device to the bracket is in the same bag as the wall anchors.

gpuerrilla · 5 Aug 2020 at 15:08

Caged said:
Yes. Scroll to the bottom of https://mikrotik.com/product/wap_ac_lte6_kit

The little screw to lock the device to the bracket is in the same bag as the wall anchors.

Sorry I got this one. If you look at the bottom it doesnt have that bracket/clip.

https://mikrotik.com/product/sxt_lte6_kit