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trousers's avatar
trousers
Tutor
Aug 08, 2018

LB2120 won't auto-connect after an outage

Hello I have a LB2120 providing LTE backup for my primary internet line. It is connected in failover mode to a pfSense firewall as a standby interface. Signal strength shows as 2 or 3 bars, and pfSen...
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trousers's avatar
trousers
Tutor
Aug 14, 2018

I've solved the problem myself - and now have a reliable failover connection.   The steps I took were:

1) Disconnect Netgear LB2120

2) Throw in trash can

3) Replace with Yeacomm 3G 4G LTE Router

4) problem solved.

 

I seriously wouldn't recommend the LB2120 - wish I had purchased the Yeacomm in the first place and not bothered with domestic grade products.  Could have saved some money as well.

 

Dave

 

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cynthih
Aspirant
Nov 08, 2018

> Yeacomm 3G 4G LTE Router

What is the specific model?  I found the "Outdoor" model.  The Yifan website also lists an "indoor" model and some other models.

  • trousers's avatar
    trousers
    Tutor
    Nov 09, 2018

    I now use these - very reliable - you can get them on Amazon:

    Yeacomm Outdoor 4G CPE Router, 3G 4G LTE Router with SIM Card Slot,150Mbps CAT4 Mobile Router, Without Wifi (4G ROUTER)

    • AaronLTek's avatar
      AaronLTek
      Guide
      Jan 01, 2019

      Installed a brand new Netgear LB2120 yesterday.I already hate this thing. Calling Netgear support tomorrow - I'm pissed.

       

      Issue...

       

      1. At 11:30pm (a few hours after it was up and running for the first time) it failed to 4G -- even though Xfinity confirmed there was no outage.

      2. Problem -- it never reconnected to the cable modem; costing me $70 in 4G data charges (12GB in 4G in about 10 hrs)

       


      thx!

      Have you tested it - extensively?
       
      Installed a brand new Netgear LB2120 yesterday. At 11:30pm it decided to fail to 4G even though I confirmed with Xfinity, there ws no outage. Problem was... it never reconnected to the cable modem costing me $70 in 4G data charges (12GB in 4G in about 10 hrs)
      ... calling Netgear tomorrow, I'm pretty pissed.
       
      thx!
      • AaronLTek's avatar
        AaronLTek
        Guide
        Jan 11, 2019

        guys, hows the Yeacomm 3G 4G LTE Router treating you?   I simply need it to be a failover for my cable internet.

         

        Does it provide decent options?  I liked how the NetGear will send you TXT & Emails and also set alert for data usage.

         

        thx!