In this article I want to talk about ASUS router models that support 3G and 4G modems. I recently published an article in which I wrote about routers with support for USB modems. But, there I considered models from different manufacturers, and in this article we will only talk about ASUS routers, and in more detail.
In a nutshell, what does 3G / 4G modem support mean? This is when we can connect a regular USB modem to the router, through which it will connect to the Internet, and distribute this Internet to our devices via a Wi-Fi network. Such a router is suitable for those who connect to the Internet via a 3G USB modem. If you have such an Internet, then you probably know that we can connect the modem itself to only one computer. And accordingly, Internet access will be from one device.
And what if we have several computers, and even phones with tablets. In this case, you can buy a special router with modem support, connect the modem to the router, and set up the Internet. And all our devices (laptops, PCs, smartphones, tablets) will already receive Internet from the router via Wi-Fi, or a network cable. I myself use such a connection, and, by the way, I also have an ASUS router. Model RT-N18U. Only the modem I now have is Huawei EC 306-2. I did not photograph it, I took another one, it was rewound with duct tape 🙂 It looks something like this:
And if for some reason you do not want to buy a router, and you have a laptop or PC with a Wi-Fi module, then you can try to distribute the Internet from your computer. Here is an instruction: how to distribute Wi-Fi from a laptop if the Internet is via a USB modem.
This article wouldn't make sense if you could just buy any router, connect a USB modem to it, and everything would work. The fact is that not all router models support an Internet connection via 3G / 4G modems. And even if the router has such an opportunity, it is not a fact that it will work specifically with your modem.
Now we will figure out which ASUS router model you can buy to work in tandem with a USB modem. I will write how to determine whether a router is suitable for your modem (since you already most likely have a modem), and how to configure all this.
Which ASUS router to choose to work with a 3G modem
In this regard, I really like ASUS. They have almost all routers (and maybe all) that with USB ports support 3G / 4G modems. I think this is very cool. After all, if there is a USB port, then the matter is most likely only in the software. So why not make support for modems. This is the case with other companies. There are USB ports, but no support. Select models only.
Once again, I want to highlight two important points that I wrote about above. We will understand on them:
- Choosing a router model that support 3G modems.
- Checking the compatibility of the ASUS router with the modem.
As for the support for USB modems, in the characteristics of routers, this point is usually indicated by the item "WAN: 3G / 4G". At the same time, routers support an Internet connection via a regular network cable.
Let's list all models of ASUS routers to which you can connect 3G / 4G modems (I took the information from the official website): RT-N14U, RT-N10U B, RT-N18U (I have one), RT-N56U, RT-AC68U, RT -AC56U, RT-AC87U, RT-N56U B1, RT-AC51U, RT-AC55U, DSL-AC56U, RT-AC1200G +, RT-AC88U, RT-AC3100.
As you can see, the choice is very large. For any request, and for any wallet. The only thing I would recommend is to take a router with Wi-Fi 5G support. I got a little excited by buying my ASUS RT-N18U. It does not support the new standard. If interested, you can read a detailed article on choosing routers.
How to determine the compatibility of a router with a modem
This is a very important point. Otherwise, the router may simply not see your USB modem after connecting. Or, not connect to the internet. Therefore, before purchasing, be sure to check that the router supports your modem.
First of all, find out the model of your modem. The model is usually indicated on the case of the modem. The official website has a page that contains all the modems that ASUS routers are compatible with. Here is the link: https://www.asus.com/event/networks_3G4G_support/. Go ahead and look for your modem in the list. You can use page search Ctrl + F.
If you don’t find your model, you can google about this request "router model + modem model". Perhaps you will find something interesting and useful. Further, you can call ASUS support and check with them. Well, if not, then look at routers from other manufacturers.
I can say for sure that the router will work with Huawei EC 306-2 and Novatel U720 (Intertelecom) modem. This is verified. Everything works very stable. True, it all depends on the modem and the operator. Since the wireless internet itself is not very stable.
Setting up a connection via a 3G / 4G modem on an ASUS router
Everything is very simple there. In addition, the control panel is the same on all models. Therefore, everything can be configured according to the instructions that I wrote using the example of setting up the ASUS RT-N18U router.
As far as I remember, the router began to distribute the Internet immediately after connecting the modem to the USB connector. The settings there look like this:
Choose, buy, customize, you will succeed. Even if you live in a village, outside the city, and you have the opportunity to connect only wireless 3G / 4G Internet, then you can easily make a Wi-Fi network in your house and connect all your devices. Moreover, the Internet is fast now, especially 4G. And 3G is enough even for Smart TV, if a good tariff, modem, signal and base station are not loaded. For higher speed, you can install an antenna for the modem, or tune the modem itself for better reception through the AxesstelPst EvDO BSNL program.
You can ask in the comments. Always happy to help. And I will be very grateful if you write about the compatibility of your router and modem. If you have already configured and everything works.
