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birdleggsbell · Dec 31, 2008, 10:55 AM

Is there a wireless router that accepts a verizon usb broadband card?

chuckhole · Jan 2, 2009, 09:47 AM

They are completely different things.

The Verizon card is for cellular wireless. The wireless router is for computer wireless.

Remote control toys are also wireless (unlike Pinocchio, well... before the magic) but you are unlikely going to use them to place a phone call.

ITstudent2006 · Jan 2, 2009, 09:54 AM

Like chuckhole says there different but kind of the sam thing. A router/modem is your connection to the outside for internet through an ISP. Your broadband card/cellphone is your connection outside using the internet on your phone.

Your card is not a Wirless USB Network Adapter. Therefore it's a no go. Won't work with a router.

I believe this is correct, Chcukhole correct me if I'mwrong!

retsoksirhc · Jan 2, 2009, 12:33 PM

Actually there ARE routers that will do this, but you will have to check with your providior of your wireless broadband card. You can find the routers elsewhere on the internet, but it's best to go through the providor so you can be sure that the router you get is actually going to support the device you have.
Basically the router will have a USB port on it that the broadband card plugs into, and you will have to go into the router with a PC connected to it, to enter all your settings.
Not all providors support plugging your broadband card into a router either, so you may be out of luck there, depending on what providor you have.

ITstudent2006 · Jan 2, 2009, 01:49 PM

I did not know that, thank you retsoksirhc

chuckhole · Jan 5, 2009, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by ITstudent2006

i did not know that, thank you retsoksirhc

All true but a real pain and much slower than a regular network connection. And you are locked in with that provider. A standard network connection is not so limiting as to be a workable solution only at one place. This is contrary to what a laptop is all about.

Malevolent215 · Feb 6, 2010, 04:38 PM

There is actually a decent market for these routers developing. When I was still living at home with my parents we were located in an area that did not offer any broadband alternatives besides satellite or a 3g card. As many people know Satellite broadband tends to be unreliable and quite pricey for the services and speeds they offer. So I chose a 3g service through verizon. Yes, 3g lack speed compared to landline broadband services but it still worked just fine. After a few months of being irritated by lack of signal in certain areas of the house and having to switch the card from PC to PC I invested in one of the routers offered by d-link. (it was one of the first ones released so was a pricey $200) My experience with it was great. I could position it in the area of the house that had the best signal and speed and I could either use it wireless or LAN like your typical wireless router.

Since then I have noticed many other companies have released these 3g wireless routers. So if you are looking for one it shouldn't be hard to find with a little research and contacting your provider.

MellowRebel · Feb 23, 2011, 09:32 AM

Expensive but built just for this. http://www.cradlepoint.com/

MellowRebel · Feb 23, 2011, 09:33 AM

Expensive but built for this. http://www.cradlepoint.com/