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LB1120 Not connecting to a cell tower
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 an...
We have had great access for two years, but this summer, we have had access issues sporadically (every 2 weeks). Nothing appears amiss, but the amber light remains, then suddenly turns back to green (3 - 4 bars strength). I see you have not received any suggestions so far. We will be monitoring your activity. Have you received any feedback from the seller? Do you have any suggestions for us? Thank you.
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.
Just adding cell phones get a solid 4g LTE signal.
That is weird that none of the carrier SIMs are working. Does the SIM information appear correct in the webui (Settings -> Mobile)?
Any chance you're not seating the SIM properly and/or have the wrong size so it is misaligned?
I have both an LB1120 and an LB2120 and both were able to connec to AT&T LTE indoors without an antenna.