dgc3154
join:2003-09-25
Port Carling, ON
| reply to gexgeko
Re: Rogers Rocket Stick Shared with a 3G Wireless Router
Just as a matter of interest, I have assembled my own "home spun" 3G router using an Alix board and Mikrotik for a router OS. It is complete with a wired LAN and WLAN interface. It works very well allowing me to place the router/3G stick in an optimal signal area along with providing a shared connection to the stick. This is a great solution for those who are "hi-speed disenfranchised" and where 3G is the only viable alternative. Although the Cradlepoint 3G router may be slightly cheaper than a Mikrotik home spun, I like the functionality and flexibly of Mikrotik and the fact that it also
lends itself to being fashioned into and exterior mount type setup. Anyway, just thought I'd share my experiences with those who may be interested. |
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sysreq
join:2009-06-20
| Very interesting, dgc3154! Would you mind giving a little more details about that setup?
What are the specific pieces of equipment you've had success with so far? Was the board from Routerboard.com (affiliated with Mikrotik) or an Alix board you've gotten somewhere else that ended up working with RouterOS?
Thanks for sharing! |
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dgc3154
join:2003-09-25
Port Carling, ON
| I have assembled this on both an Alix 2D3 and 3D2 board with whatever appropriate mini-pci radio I've had around. Usually Ubiquiti or Mikrotik R52H. Routerboard has a USB version of the 433ah board available although I have not tried it as yet as they do not have an appropriate enclosure to allow use of the usb....that is, without modification. I have used both Mikrotik OS ver. 3.23 and Zeroshell..the latest version escapes me. I built one unit for exterior mounting in an outdoor enclosure with an external omni antenna which worked well to provide internet access to a large family cottage/compound....I don't think their usage bill will be too pretty mind you. Anyway, all in all I think that the "stick" is a pretty good bet, perhaps better than portable , as lately I have seen a lot of congestion on portable, at least in the Muskoka area. |
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