Router?

The thing that appears to be missing from the Asus line is the option to use WiFi as WAN. For an RVer this is an important option to help in the reduction of cellular data usage as well as provide that access when large downloads, such as updating my GPS, are required.

One of the "new kids on the block" is the Asus line of routers. As a router, it is faster and has a lot more features than the popular Linksys line. As a host for USB modems it outperforms Cradlepoint, Ranger, or any of the others. Yes, it is expensive, but not that much more than a Cradlepoint. Long acknowledged as a leader in computers, Asus has developed an award winning router line, here is a link to their router site.

Redsky wrote:

docj wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
I am currently using that card with a Cradlepoint MBR95 and it works great. As an added benefit the MBR95 also does WiFi as WAN allowing me to connect to an open WiFi network when available allowing me to save valuable MB's. We are currently sitting at the Phoenix RV park in Salem, OR connected to their free WiFi and using our computers and printer just as we would if we were on cellular. If their network went down the air card would pick up the connection automatically and when the WiFi service was restored it would switch back again.h
Very simple to use and a great data saver as well. This is how I do updates when a large download is required so I don't go over my cellular limits.

There are a number of manufacturers whose routers support WiFi as WAN. This capabiliy is not unique to any one brand.

Any idea which ones as that would be helpful. Your comment was not.

Forum rules do not permit me to make posts on this topic because I have an affiliation with one of the companies involved. I tried to send you a PM but you do not accept those. Send me one and I would be happy to answer your questions.

Cradlepoint is, by far, the most used router. Two others are Pepwave and WiFi Ranger. Google Wifi as WAN and I suspect you will get some additional responses. You just need to decide if you want ONLY WiFi as WAN or WAW plus the ability to use an air card.

docj wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
I am currently using that card with a Cradlepoint MBR95 and it works great. As an added benefit the MBR95 also does WiFi as WAN allowing me to connect to an open WiFi network when available allowing me to save valuable MB's. We are currently sitting at the Phoenix RV park in Salem, OR connected to their free WiFi and using our computers and printer just as we would if we were on cellular. If their network went down the air card would pick up the connection automatically and when the WiFi service was restored it would switch back again.
Very simple to use and a great data saver as well. This is how I do updates when a large download is required so I don't go over my cellular limits.

There are a number of manufacturers whose routers support WiFi as WAN. This capabiliy is not unique to any one brand.

Any idea which ones as that would be helpful. Your comment was not.

No one was accusing you of anything; I just wanted the OP to understand that WiFi as WAN capability is available from multiple sources. I'm not promoting any specific brand.

Not sure why you quoted me as I did not say anywhere that Cradlepoint was the only option. I have also used other routers but choose not to discuss them as I have found the Cradlepoint to be a superior choice.
I was addressing the OP's question since I was using the exact modem and I added information to help the OP understand what additional options were available in the routers that will work with his hardware.
If you have a better suggestion then you should post that information and not try to twist my post into something it is not.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
I am currently using that card with a Cradlepoint MBR95 and it works great. As an added benefit the MBR95 also does WiFi as WAN allowing me to connect to an open WiFi network when available allowing me to save valuable MB's. We are currently sitting at the Phoenix RV park in Salem, OR connected to their free WiFi and using our computers and printer just as we would if we were on cellular. If their network went down the air card would pick up the connection automatically and when the WiFi service was restored it would switch back again.
Very simple to use and a great data saver as well. This is how I do updates when a large download is required so I don't go over my cellular limits.

There are a number of manufacturers whose routers support WiFi as WAN. This capabiliy is not unique to any one brand.

We use the Cradlepoint 1400 but for most people the MBR 95 will work as well. Both support Wifi as WAN so they can be used with a USB modem like you mentioned and also used with a mifi device. Cradlepoint provides ongoing support with firmware updates for newly released modems and their modems provide important configuration options.

The MBR 1400 we use has a data usage monitoring capability that we need as we use Verizon through Millenicom and have no other way to know at any given point in time how much our usage has been. We had 6 hours notice we had exceeded the cap with Verizon and we were shut down for the remainder of the billing cycle. Now we use the 1400 and it sends us an alert when usage is at 75% of our cap (user configurable as to the billing period, cap, and alert set point).

Cradlepoint makes the best routers for use with cellular data modems. You only need to decide between the MBR95 and the MBR1400 routers.

I am currently using that card with a Cradlepoint MBR95 and it works great. As an added benefit the MBR95 also does WiFi as WAN allowing me to connect to an open WiFi network when available allowing me to save valuable MB's. We are currently sitting at the Phoenix RV park in Salem, OR connected to their free WiFi and using our computers and printer just as we would if we were on cellular. If their network went down the air card would pick up the connection automatically and when the WiFi service was restored it would switch back again.
Very simple to use and a great data saver as well. This is how I do updates when a large download is required so I don't go over my cellular limits.