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Can the airbox 2 pocket router be connected to a regular router?

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  • #1 16753634
    ProXi22
    Level 7  
    Hello. I have a Alcatel Airbox 2 pocket router. Speeds have not been very satisfactory for some time. I plan to buy a regular router (it will be connected to an external antenna) with a USB modem input. The question is, can I handle the pocket phone with the usual one without any problems? I suspect that I can, but I am looking for confirmation, because I did not find the answer on the internet. Thanks in advance for your answers :)

    Link to Airbox 2 router - https://4cv.sklep.pl/product-pol-11232-Modem-Router-WiFi-Alcatel-AIRBOX-2-4G-LTE-Czarny.html
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  • #2 16753712
    KSRhaziel
    Level 36  
    You can't, because how? Do you have any connectors apart from the USB charging port and MicroSD card? I assume you don't mean connecting this Airbox to WiFi.

    EDIT
    Now I can see that you can also transfer via a USB port from the Airbox network. I don't know for sure, but it probably won't work.
  • #3 16753719
    ProXi22
    Level 7  
    The idea is to use it to connect to the router as a modem. In general, I am not in the subject, because I have always had a router for a sim card, and now in connection with the new contract the operator has dropped such a pocket router. So I don't know how to solve this problem. Do I need to buy a regular USB modem?
  • #4 16753724
    matek451
    Level 43  
    Any senseless investment in Alcatel. Poor MiFi router without antenna connectors, causing problems, worth 0 PLN. Virtually no one deals with it and rather incompatible with USB routers on the official FW. It may work on some alternative software such as Gargoyle, LEDE or Tomato. What are your problems with this Alcatel? which operator, what LTE band and signal parameters? You will not improve them because MiFi has no antenna connectors so you will not hook up the antenna. What is the location, operator?
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  • #5 16753725
    bogiebog
    Level 43  
    How
    - turn off the WIFI card in your computer
    - connect Airbox 2. to the computer via USB

    do you have net Yes ? what does "tracert -d 8.8.8.8" show?
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  • #6 16753727
    KSRhaziel
    Level 36  
    The question is how does the USB socket on this router work. As it simply emulates a network card, it won't work.
  • #7 16753742
    ProXi22
    Level 7  
    Generally, I have no way to check and connect this router, because the battery swelled about a week ago after a year of use. But if I would like to have a stationary router connected to the antenna on a sim card, I can't find any cheap purchase options. And all in all with this modem? I would have to buy one for the stationary router to work. As I have already mentioned, I have always had a router for a sim card, and now I can not find one: / If someone could explain it to me on what basis stationary routers work today, I would be grateful:}
  • #8 16753807
    bogiebog
    Level 43  
    ProXi22 wrote:
    explain it to me, how do stationary routers work today, I would be grateful:}

    The same as this airbox (i.e. they have a built-in LTE modem) only in May
    - lan ports
    - the possibility of connecting external antennas to the LTE signal
  • #9 16753823
    matek451
    Level 43  
    And you read what I wrote? You took toto in Orange and used it as a home LTE / 3G router and you have the effect. This is a MiFi mobile router not dedicated to working 24/7 as a stationary router. In addition, tragically weak. Specifications of USB routers on the official FW do not provide for its support, but it is possible that it is seen as a network card and on some alternative software would work. MiFi LTE from Huawei operate e.g. with MR-3420v2 on both OFW and alternative software. How it will be with this Alcatel is difficult to say. Of course, for around PLN 150 you can buy a Huawei LTE stationary router with external antenna connectors.
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  • #10 16753877
    ProXi22
    Level 7  
    The router is from orange. In general, I did not choose this contract (I am underage), but my parents chose it, but I did not know that they would drop something like that. What would the situation look like with this router - TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND? You would need a modem to work, because I don't really know what to think anymore :( This is my weakness. I can't find information on this topic anywhere. The only thing I found is that the routers support USB modems.
  • #11 16753922
    matek451
    Level 43  
    Why a modem and WR-1043? This router on the official FW does not support LTE modems, it is necessary to change to an alternative and sometimes additionally active USB HUB to power the E3372 modem. The optimal solution is a stationary LTE router. Orange also has a problem with automatically remembering and verifying the PIN code. The ones from Orange have a function in their FW. For around PLN 150 you can buy the MF283 + allegro from this network. Alternatively E5180As-22, those derived from Plus / CP have antenna connectors. You haven't written anything about your problems and speeds in LTE Orange.
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  • #12 16753949
    ProXi22
    Level 7  
    Generally low speed, constantly turns off, due to the fact that I have no way to connect the antenna (I live in the countryside) connects only 3G. Speed test results (I think that was the case) PING 25 ms DOWNLOAD 6.86 Mbps TRANSMISSION 3.65 Mbps I checked this ZTE MF283 router and in fact it is probably the best solution.
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the compatibility of the Alcatel Airbox 2 pocket router with a regular router setup. The user expresses dissatisfaction with the Airbox's performance and seeks to connect it to a stationary router with a USB modem input. Responses indicate that the Airbox lacks the necessary connectors for direct integration as a modem and is generally considered a poor investment due to its limitations, including the absence of external antenna connectors. Suggestions include exploring alternative firmware options or purchasing a dedicated LTE router with external antenna support. The user also considers the TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND but is informed that it may not support LTE modems without modifications. The conversation highlights the need for a more robust solution, particularly for users in rural areas with weak signal reception.
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