Wifi router with 3g backup

CryptKeeper · 17 Jun 2011 at 13:26

We have a router with an ADSL connection in our office. It is a bit iffy sometimes and the reliability isn't amazing (we're in Hungary). We share it with another company that doesn't seem to mind. What I'd like to do is plug in a 2nd wifi router (using lan cable) and have my company connect to this second network. The second router would also have a 3g connection which we will use automatically if the adsl fails.

Is this technically possible and if so, what kind of router would I need?

Thanks
Mark

paradigm · 17 Jun 2011 at 13:57

Something like the Draytek Vigor 3200 would do it.

Basically any router that supports both a WAN port over RJ45, and a 3G modem (either built in or USB, with scope for use in the event of failover).

You don't want an ADSL router for the new one.

SMN · 17 Jun 2011 at 14:00

Draytek Vigor 2800's (IIRC) had 3G USB dongle support last i checked (end of 2009).

deano · 17 Jun 2011 at 20:27

http://www.billion.uk.com/product/3g.htm

MagicBoy · 17 Jun 2011 at 20:31

SMN said:
Draytek Vigor 2800's (IIRC) had 3G USB dongle support last i checked (end of 2009).

+1. Only certain models of dongle are supported IIRC.

We use the 2820 at work, but not the 3G feature.