[Solved] Connecting Huawei E5573 Mobile Modem to Stationary Router: Compatibility and Signal Issues

Hello.

I would like to ask for advice. I have a Huawei E5573 mobile modem / router. The device performs quite well in general, but when connected, wifi often breaks the signal for several seconds (the further away from the router, the more often). What's more, a reinforced load-bearing wall runs through the middle of my apartment, so the signal strength from this toddler is barely breaking through it.
However, I did not notice the disconnection when I had the E5573 plugged directly into the computer via USB.
Therefore, in order to strengthen the wifi signal and stabilize the connection, I decided to buy a stationary router for the E5573. However, this is not a typical connection and from what I read, not all routers support the E5573.
I thought about one of the following (due to the relatively low cost and good user ratings), although I would like to ask you for your opinion which would be the best in my situation and whether any of them can be reasonably combined with the E5573 to get the intended effect.

-Asus rt-n18u
-Asus rt-ac1200g +
-D-Link DWR-118 (or 116)
-TP-link tl-mr3420 (v1 or v2)

Thanks in advance for all the advice and help!

MR-3420v2 works with the official FW with E5573, but this router is practically not suitable for LTE modem support (USB power supply problems, modem reset), especially on the official FW, they work better on an alternative one. Asus and modems / MiFi is a mystery, it is possible that they will work on an alternative FW but with HiLinks they worked poorly. DWR-118 on the official FW does not work with the E5573, but on it there is an alternative soft from Cezary, i.e. LEDE from LUCI working on the DWR-118A2. In this software you can configure the router to work with the E5573. In general, the idea itself is rather bad at a time when a stationary router with LTE can be bought for PLN 150 and those with LTE-A and LTE band aggregation for PLN 250-300. In case of problems with WiFi coverage in the apartment, it is best to use an additional AP, connected to the LTE router via LAN cable or PLC transmitters via the electricity network.

If a mobile router for stationary applications is enough for you, buy the E5180 or B315. They will fulfill their task perfectly.

The thing is, it's not enough. If it were enough, I would not look for a suitable router. I wanted to solve it this way because sometimes I have to take the E5573 with me when I go to the countryside. Then I could unplug it and take it with me, but if the LTE stationary router that you propose really significantly improves the comfort of use (first of all, stability and range, because the speed has daily fluctuations of about 30 Mbit / s and it will probably not help) I could also drive a stationary one, because I do not use the Internet while running - only on the spot.

So thank you for the advice and I think I will actually give up trying to connect the E5573 with anything, because the manufacturer clearly did not want to, and why dig with the horse.

For this, I would like to ask you to propose a good, proven LTE stationary router with a built-in model for PLN 250-300, so that it will already be a solid device, with which I will not have to worry about it. It would be good if such a router could connect an external antenna, because its use allows me to improve the link speed by about 1500% in the countryside

Huawei B525. Supports band aggregation, connect external antennas.

It is indeed a very nice router, except that it is almost double my budget. And something good within PLN 300? It may and may not be without this external antenna if it makes a difference in price.

For PLN 300, you can be sure of Play, they are new with a guarantee. Without the risk of blocking the IMEI, just like those from t-Mobile or Plus and they have an RJ11 and USB connector. For example, https://allegro.pl/huawei-b525-komplet-i7417775972.html#thumb/1

You can buy Huawei B525 for PLN 300, even the better one from Play or Plus. Those from T-Mobile are cheaper because they have cut soft and blind connectors (which can be repaired), but it is not profitable to take them because with Play more expensive PLN 30-50 and there is no limited software, as well as the risk of IMEI lock.

Thanks for the tips. Is there a possible cheaper alternative for me to buy something with a guarantee for PLN 300?
What is the difference between, for example, B525, E5180 or E5186?

From B315, E5180 eg WiFi AC, band aggregation. Design mainly from the E5186. And you have a new B525 with a guarantee for just over PLN 300.

Ok. Thank you very much for help

Can I ask for a link to the offer you are writing about?

I meant the offer from @ matek451, but there is no guarantee at all, contrary to what he wrote With a guarantee I found https://allegro.pl/router-huawei-b525-komplet-gwarancja-i7415705920.html
If you want to be 100% new, it is not difficult to find a new B315 at this price
https://allegro.pl/router-wifi-4g-huawei-b315-lte-nowy-gw-24msc-i7419073094.html#thumb/1

As there is a receipt from Play, B525 bought at a pawnshop has a manufacturer's warranty. Those from Play are safe because they are bought immediately and the fee is included in the subscription. Those from T-Mobile and Plus are in installments and remain the property of the operator until their repayment, i.e. two years. If someone stops paying for the contract, T-Mobile, Plus block the equipment by IMEI and we have a block.

matek451 wrote:

Those from T-Mobile and Plus are in installments and remain the property of the operator until their repayment, i.e. two years. If someone stops paying for the contract, T-Mobile, Plus block the equipment by IMEI and we have a block.

Therefore, in the case of such a purchase, it is better to prepare for the change to modded soft at the start.

Ultimately, I bought a Huawei B715. I recommend. Internet more than 2 times faster in the same place and even more importantly - extremely stable. It used to be disconnected at least twice a day, now it doesn't happen at all.