EVDO working, now need to set up a network

bgarner

OK I have a Verizon U720 and it works great plugging it into my laptop or my wifes laptop or either of the Kids computers. Now I need to set up some sort of network so that we can use it on more than one computer at a time. I have seen the Routers available at the 3GStore, and that is one possibility. Another idea that I had was to plug the U720 into the family computer in the family room (we usually leave it turned on anyway) and then connect a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router and set up a wireless home network (a friend just gave me the router)

Is there a "White Paper" or other document that would aid a person is setting this up? Is this going to be a real headache or pain in the A--? What are other folks thoughts?

Thanks for your advice

Alex · Last edited by Alex on Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:36 am; edited 1 time in total

vpnavy · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 101

Jim_in_VA

The Cradlepoints are extremely easy to setup. Plug"N Play really. The CTR-350 is so small and portable you can take it with you anywhere. Even operate it off battery power. That's the route I would take, plus you get all the security and file sharing you don't get with ICS. Of course the support from the 3G folks is a bonus as well. Just plug your Linksys into it for added range, or get the MBR-1000 and not worry about it.

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CrispyFried · EVDO User Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 37

you can use the linksys but it will be harder than an EVDO router. youll need a bit of networking knowledge.

basically, you run ICS on the family computer, disable DHCP on the linksys and use the ICS machine as a DHCP server/gateway (point all the other machines at it). youll need to do security yourself. also the family computer will take a performance hit. this the way Im running. Id rather have an EVDO router but till I get the coin, this works well.

I dont know of any white papers (aside from the excellent one posted by Alex Smile

) but its doable however a EVDO router is by far the easiest way. plug and play and secure by default. rolling your own just depends on how comfortable you are playing with your network.

buckron · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 17

Make sure you get a router with a usb port, the D-Linik DIR-450 has a usb connection, just plug it in(the U720 into the router) and you have a network.

Torrey · Site Admin Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 256 Location: USA