LB1120 Not connecting to a cell tower

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I purchased the NETGEAR 4G LTE Broadband Modem LB1120 along with a TP-LINK WiFi Router AC1750 to access a 4g LTE tower that is in visual distance of my location. I will be using it in a rural area and accessing it periodically. The tower as far as I know services AT&amp;T, US Cellular, Sprint and possibly T- mobile. I have Verizon as my cell service and only get 1x. I have teathered off others cells and been successful which gave my the available 4g LTE services for that tower. The signal is strong as I stated on cell phones. The tower is visable probably less than a half mile away. My problem is I have tried sims from T mobile, AT&amp;T and US Cellular. They connect at the local store before I leave but when I get to the location none have worked. Solid amber light on LED. The sims are monthly pay as you go data only. Is there something else I should be doing?

terryal · Answer

We have had great access for two years, but this summer, we have had access issues sporadically (every 2 weeks).&nbsp; Nothing appears amiss, but the amber light remains, then suddenly turns back to green (3 - 4 bars strength).&nbsp; I see you have not received any suggestions so far.&nbsp; We will be monitoring your activity.&nbsp; Have you received any feedback from the seller? Do you have any suggestions for us? Thank you.

Dop88 · Answer

Thanks for replying. Have not resolved the issue or received any direction on this. I will be back at that location within a few weeks. Just wondering does a cell phone have a better ability for reception than the modem. If so I may need an external antenna. As I stated the cell tower is in visual distance probably less than a 1/2 mile away. Sits on top of a mountain.

Dop88 · Answer

Just adding cell phones get a solid 4g LTE signal.

LlamaLarry · Answer

That is weird that none of the carrier SIMs are working. &nbsp;Does the SIM information appear correct in the webui (Settings -&gt; Mobile)?&nbsp;Any chance you're not seating the SIM properly and/or have the wrong size so it is misaligned? &nbsp;&nbsp;I have both an LB1120 and an LB2120 and both were able to connec to AT&amp;T LTE indoors without an antenna.&nbsp;

Dop88 · Answer

Thanks for replying. Not sure the steps to your first question. I had AT&amp;T and T mobile insert the sims at their stores to make sure they linked up which they did. Never took them out, when I arrived at location they wouldn't link up. Just got the amber light which I let set several miinutes to see if it would complete the link up. Didn't happen. I don't know if the data only cards is the issue.

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LB1120 Not connecting to a cell tower

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