How to Distribute the Internet Via Wi-Fi C 3G USB Modem? Routers with USB Modems Support

Everyone who uses Internet via 3G USB modem, sooner or later wonders how to share the Internet over Wi-Fi network. If we have one 3G/4G modem, no matter what Internet provider, we can connect the modem to only one computer. In this case, the Internet will be only on one computer to which the modem is connected.

And since there are a lot of smartphones, tablets, laptops and many other devices that can connect to the Internet via wi-fi, we need to somehow distribute the Internet from the 3G USB modem. Yes, there are now modems that have a built-in Wi-Fi router that can give out internet over wi-fi. Plus, they can work autonomously. But, they have their own disadvantages: a small network radius, many devices at the same time do not connect, etc. And if you already have a regular USB modem, then do not throw it away.

In this article we will talk about real, ordinary routers that support 3G/4G modems. Almost every manufacturer now has several models that have no problem distributing the Internet with USB modems. At the same time, these routers support the connection of regular RJ-45 cable Internet. If you get the opportunity to connect cable Internet instead of a modem, then the router will not have to change.

Routers that support 3G/4G modems

We have a USB modem, and we need to organize a Wi-Fi network, that would be the Internet from the modem could be distributed to all your devices on wi-fi, well, on the network cable can be connected for example a desktop computer.

For this case, we need to buy a router to which you can connect our modem. The router will receive internet from the modem, and distribute it to your devices. Here’s how it all works:

Basically, nothing complicated. Only, there are some nuances in the choice of the router itself. Since not all routers support USB 3G modems. And those that support, can not work with all modems.

The manufacturer Asus, for example, has a lot of models with support for USB modems. For example: Asus RT-N18U, RT-AC56U, RT-N14U, RT-N66U, RT-N10U B, etc.

TP Link also has a few models: Tp-Link TL-MR3420, TL-MR3220 and a few more. ZyXEL has many good models: Zyxel Keenetic DSL, Keenetic Omni II, Zyxel Keenetic Viva, Zyxel Keenetic Extra and others.

The choice as you can see is large. In the characteristics of the router that can work with USB modem, as a rule, you can see something like: WAN-port – USB 3G/4G. Well, they also support regular Ethernet.

If the router has a USB connector, it does not mean that it is exactly compatible with 3G modems. You need to clarify this information. Look at the specifications, or ask consultants in stores.

It is not difficult to choose a device, but the compatibility of the router with the modem, you need to check for sure.

Checking the compatibility of the router with the modem

The main thing you need to know, and in what you need to make sure when buying a router for a modem, is in compatibility. You need to check whether the router (which you are going to buy) supports your modem. Since you most likely already have a modem.

As I wrote above, the router you have chosen may simply not work with your modem. Therefore, be sure to check devices for compatibility.

How do you know if the router is compatible with your modem? The best way is to check the list of compatible devices on the router manufacturer’s website.

Compatibility pages for some router manufacturers:

3G/4G Modem Compatibility with Tp-Link routers – https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/compatibility-list/ (select the model you want under the heading “List of Compatible 3G/3.75G USB Modems”). Save the .xlsx file to your computer, open it and see the list of modems.
The list of Asus routers compatibility with modems is https://www.asus.com/event/networks_3G4G_support/. Look in the list for your country, modem model and ISP. At the very top there are routers for which this list is suitable.
To see the list of compatible 3G modems with D-Link routers, find the page of the router you need on the official site. Supported modems will be listed there.

I can say for sure that Asus RT-N18U router works perfectly with Huawei EC 306 modem.

At my home, the Huawei EC 306 modem is connected to the Asus RT-N18U. Besides, I have recently connected an unlimited tariff. Everything works stably. Sometimes, however, the Internet sometimes disappears, but it is most likely some failures at the base station. Still, wireless Internet is not as stable as wired.

Another option, connecting the modem to the laptop, you can try to give out wi-fi from the laptop itself.

Very popular now is this topic on setting up a router with a USB modem. People have a lot of different devices that they want to connect to the Internet via wi-fi. And the Internet is only on the computer, through a modem. Here you need to somehow get out of this situation. And installing and configuring a router with support for USB modems is the best solution.