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Erik1194941
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May 07, 2020
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using 4g lte modem without a broadband modem

I'm looking to use an LB2120 with a 4G sim in it with my RBR50 mesh system. Can I use the LB2120 without a broadband modem? All the info I can find on the LB2120 is for use as a backup to the broadband. Will it work without any broadband at all?

Thanks!

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    May 07, 2020
    Erik1194941 wrote:

    I'm looking to use an LB2120 with a 4G sim in it with my RBR50 mesh system. Can I use the LB2120 without a broadband modem? All the info I can find on the LB2120 is for use as a backup to the broadband. Will it work without any broadband at all?

    Thanks!

    The User Manual says (on page 16) that it can be used as the sole internet source:

    http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/LB2120/LB2120_UM_EN.pdf 

     

    As FURRYe38 pointed out, you are likely to get much better advice by posting in the forum devoted to similar products.  Although I am pretty certain this will "work", there may be nuances you would want to aware of, such as which antennas to purchase.  And, people on that forum may suggest other similar products that they have had success with.

     

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 07, 2020
    Erik1194941 wrote:

    I'm looking to use an LB2120 with a 4G sim in it with my RBR50 mesh system. Can I use the LB2120 without a broadband modem? All the info I can find on the LB2120 is for use as a backup to the broadband. Will it work without any broadband at all?

    Thanks!

    The User Manual says (on page 16) that it can be used as the sole internet source:

    http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/LB2120/LB2120_UM_EN.pdf 

     

    As FURRYe38 pointed out, you are likely to get much better advice by posting in the forum devoted to similar products.  Although I am pretty certain this will "work", there may be nuances you would want to aware of, such as which antennas to purchase.  And, people on that forum may suggest other similar products that they have had success with.