Pocket WIFI (MIFI)

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Learnerdriver

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#279607 27-Oct-2020 10:46

I have an older (white) pocket WIFI device that struggles to get WIFI data signal and often shows the signal strength as a yellow light instead of a green light.

I have considered purchasing the Portable Alcatel MW41 showing on the VF website, but as I was in Botany, I called at both VF and Noel Leeming to view same, and was told they were both out of stock and the Pocket WIFI's were a deleted VF product.

They both suggested tethering which I don't wish to do. Is anyone aware of a better option or pocket WIFI product?

shk292

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#2592368 27-Oct-2020 11:30

You could just repurpose an old phone with a separate sim and use that solely for hotspot. Use a separate google account with minimal apps to prevent extraneous notifications etc

hairy1

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#2592370 27-Oct-2020 11:39

I have been doing what shk292 has been doing. Works great with an old Samsung S7 which has 4g. Better than our old dedicated 3g Huawei hotspot.

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Hunter

79 posts

Master Geek

#2592384 27-Oct-2020 11:55

Try these https://www.dlink.com.au/home-solutions/mobile-broadband/3g-4g-lte-desktop-routers

Have the older AC750 and it works fantastic. Been using it for many years now all over the world.

https://www.dlink.com.au/home-solutions/DIR-510L-wi-fi-ac750-portable-router-and-charger

tripper1000

1617 posts

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#2592432 27-Oct-2020 14:27

There are heaps of options on Aliexpress, however you can't buy the first one you see nor the cheapest - you need to faff around and make sure you get one with LTE band 3 as a minimum and preferable also LTE band 28.

Wellingtondave

159 posts

Master Geek

#2592445 27-Oct-2020 15:10

Some of these devices have an external antenna connection hidden behind a cover. I believe they take an appropriate cellular antenna with a FME Male plug type.