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Nighthawk R6700v3 can it be connected to a Verizon Orbic Speed Hot Spot?
As the description states, I have a Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 R6700v3 router. I just received a new Verizon Orbic Speed hotspot from my employer which will be my only source of internet. Is there any way to connect the orbic to my router? The orbic does not have a ethernet port on it only a micro usb. Below is a link to the orbic webpage. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
https://www.verizon.com/internet-devices/verizon-orbic-speed-mobile-hotspot/
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The R series router requires a RJ45 LAN cable connection with a host modem or gateway router. If the hot spot doesn't have this, then there isn't a way to connect the NG router to the hotspot.
Something to ask the Mfr of this hot spot about for additional help and information regarding there product.
That hotspot only has a usb connection. It can tether to a pc over the usb but not to a router from the research I did on it.
You might be able to call verizon and see if you can get a different hotspot that supports ethernet output since usually the work pays for the data connection. Maybe they'll let you change for a different version
