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PSA for Netgear LB2120 using excess 4G Data
PSA: If you purchase a LB2120 and put the device into bridge mode you may see exsessive amounts of data be used. So these 4G modems, when in bridge mode have been reported using exssive amounts ...
I read your post with interest, as I have had the issue of excessive data use with this model in 'Bridge Mode', but in my case, its not set in failover mode, i have fixed it to 'Bridge Mode' fulltime, as I only have a 4G internet service.... in my case, this excessive data use was only when used with Telstra 4G, not with Optus 4G.... I was using Optus 4G for a few years with no issues around unexpplained data use, but when I switched to Telstra 4G late last year, this isssue was apparant immediately, the config had not changed between carriers other than the APN.... so there is something happening with Telstra, but they would not support me as they say they don't support 'Bridge Mode'...for now, unitl I know the cause, I have had to bench the LB2120 and use anither device which was not ideal for my network setup.
Regards
Steeve
Yeah, weird. Not too sure what physically changes with the software when you switch between providers, but I wonder if its programmed with some type of network reset while it applies the new profile from the provider? When you change from Optus to Telstra, you would be applying new APN settings, but its likely this would trigger the software to use a new profile during this transition. This profile might be setup with the default DNS settings that I changed above? - Just thinking out-loud. :)
Did you try out the above steps to see if you have any success? I believe you can still set those settings I describe above in both Bridge and standalone modes.
Since posting that initial write up my LB2120 has been going rock solid and have I been using it on and off reliably with my Ubiquiti Edge Router. Good speeds when I need it. :)
Anyway good luck with your!
- Thanks for the quick response, I’m also using a full Ubiquiti network with there Security gateway device, it works like a treat with the LB2120 in bridge mode, at least with Optus 4g , I’ve had to put it aside for now with Telstra, but I will get it out again and check the settings you mention 😀😀
Regards
Steve