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Harsin
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Oct 05, 2020

Orbi RBR50 - using mobile hotspot for connection, not Ethernet

Hi all,

 

I've been using my Orbi router connected to my Virgin Media modem via Ethernet without any issue. 

However, I'm keen to move away from Virgin Media and use my mobile phone's 5G connection instead. 

Is there any way to do this directly with the Orbi router, please, or are there any recommendations on hardware to use to convert the hotspot signal to an Ethernet which I then plug into the Orbi?

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    Mstrbig
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    Oct 05, 2020
    Harsin wrote:

    Hi all,

    Is there any way to do this directly with the Orbi router, please, or are there any recommendations on hardware to use to convert the hotspot signal to an Ethernet which I then plug into the Orbi?

    There is no way to use your Orbi with your mobile phone hotspot, as it needs a wired connection. However there is an Orbi model LBR20. It works where you get a cellular hotspot plan and use it for your network. AC satellites are compatible with it.

    https://www.netgear.com/orbi/lbr20.aspx