Linksys WRT54GX2 Wireless Bridge to ZTE Mobley ATT Hotspot

[TenOC]

Did not want to hijack the other posting

I have set up the ATT/Mobley hot spot. Very happy. . . . :B

However I need more than 5 devices connected at one time. I have a old Linksys WRT54GX2 SRX200 "speed and range extender". Can I use it as a bridge (?) router (?) to connect to the Mobley? . From my search on DD-WRT this linksys WRT54GX2 version can not be DD-WRT.

If the answer is yes, can you post a link to how to. I know a little about computers but not about networks.

[mchero]

Been FT in the rig for over 2 years, been using the Peplink Surf SOHO. Sub on the back of the wireless access point. Cam connect to wan, e.g. cable modem, will connect to a wifi AP and USB port on rear. I have Verizon data modem that I use for my internet. External cellular antenna on cap. Also has 4 gigabit ports on back.
Works like a charm. Bought all HW from 3g store dot com.
Check it out.

[wa8yxm]

I use a linksys WGA-54G (Wireless game adapter) Though this unit is no longer made there are others like it.. I like to call it a Wi-Fi "modem" because it connects to the park's Wi-Fi, and the "Local" side is a standard RJ connector (What is it RJ-11) that takes a Cat-5 to my house router..... WHich is currently a Belkin... DO not buy a Belkin...

I have a Linksys I need to set up to replace it.

That should work for you

Also a Wi-Fi Ranger.. the latter has additional advantages.

[Heisenberg]

One of these will do the job. Only $15 right now.

[TenOC]

Sorry double posting

[TenOC]

MrWizard wrote:
I don't know the specifics
But members over on HoFo are doing it this way via USB network cable
There is a micro USB port on the side of the Mobley
Has a little rubber covert over it, same texture as the case body
Plug in to that, and plug the other standard USB end into the back of router, If it has a USB port
In many instances the router will find the Mobley and auto configure is connection
You connect to the router Wi-Fi
I think there was a picture posted over in the main thread, I know I saw pictures in the Howard forums thread (HoFo)

After breaking a fingernail, I found the Mobley USB connection. The problem is the Liksys WRT54 router does NOT have a USB connection.

[MrWizard]

Btw wasn't it You who asked about a travel Wi-Fi extender
There was that $30 one on Amazon iirc

One of those will do what you want if you can't get this one working
The way you want

[MrWizard]

I don't know the specifics
But members over on HoFo are doing it this way via USB network cable
There is a micro USB port on the side of the Mobley
Has a little rubber covert over it, same texture as the case body
Plug in to that, and plug the other standard USB end into the back of router, If it has a USB port
In many instances the router will find the Mobley and auto configure is connection
You connect to the router Wi-Fi
I think there was a picture posted over in the main thread, I know I saw pictures in the Howard forums thread (HoFo)

[jcpainter]

Use a router that has a feature called "WiFi as WAN" and put it right next to the Mobley. It will pick up the Mobley's WiFi signal and redistribute it to as many devices as you need.

Examples are WiFi Ranger's GoAC or Pepwave's SoHo. Several of the Cradlepoint models also have this feature.

[TenOC]

Toddupton wrote:

TenOC wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
My phone has the ability to select the number of devices it can connect to. You might first look at the device setup and see if has that option.

I do not have a smart phone. Only a "talk" phone.

He is not talking about the phone he is referring to the settings on the hotspot and see if you can add more than 5

No the Mobley hot spot is limited to only 5 devices.

[Toddupton]

TenOC wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
My phone has the ability to select the number of devices it can connect to. You might first look at the device setup and see if has that option.

I do not have a smart phone. Only a "talk" phone.

He is not talking about the phone he is referring to the settings on the hotspot and see if you can add more than 5

[TenOC]

donn0128 wrote:
My phone has the ability to select the number of devices it can connect to. You might first look at the device setup and see if has that option.

I do not have a smart phone. Only a "talk" phone.

[donn0128]

My phone has the ability to select the number of devices it can connect to. You might first look at the device setup and see if has that option.