Imagine LTE Router change

Tobin15 · 08-11-2016 12:15pm #1

Hi,
I hope someone can help, I recently got imagine lte installed in my house (the speeds are great), I just have one issue, the router they supplied is poor. It only has 2 lan ports and I need 4 to connect up my things around it.

You cant log into the box so I'm guessing bridging isn't an option? Anybody got any suggestions as to how I can get around this? Can I just swap out the router plugged into the Cat5 from the external antenna?

Thanks

Dero · 08-11-2016 12:36pm

You can't change the router, and the last time I spoke with them, they had no bridging solution available. They said they were working on providing one, but I won't hold my breath.

As a compromise/work-around, you can connect your own router to an Ethernet port on theirs, and get them to disable their WiFi and put your router in their DMZ. That is the closest you can get to making their equipment transparent.

ED E · 08-11-2016 1:43pm

A very simple solution to one problem is to place a small 4port switch underneath it.

alec76 · 08-11-2016 2:51pm

Tobin15 wrote: »

You cant log into the box so I'm guessing bridging isn't an option? Anybody got any suggestions as to how I can get around this? Can I just swap out the router plugged into the Cat5 from the external antenna?

Thanks

Router I've got has 56V rated PSU in order to supply power over the Ethernet,so it is very unlikely u could just swap it to any other router.
I wonder if stand-alone power over the Ethernet injector cable will do the job ?
Probably have to dig more regarding antenna/LTE modem power specification

irishchris · 08-11-2016 9:08pm

Edit: Oops wrong thread

seanvanseanvan · 09-11-2016 10:00pm

Tobin15 wrote: »

Hi,
I hope someone can help, I recently got imagine lte installed in my house (the speeds are great), I just have one issue, the router they supplied is poor. It only has 2 lan ports and I need 4 to connect up my things around it.

You cant log into the box so I'm guessing bridging isn't an option? Anybody got any suggestions as to how I can get around this? Can I just swap out the router plugged into the Cat5 from the external antenna?

Thanks

Like Dero suggested, I added my own router and disabled the wifi on the Imagine one. Works like a dream all over the house.

johnyhealy · 30-05-2017 11:50am

Hey Guys;

I'm in the middle of building a house and have pre-ordered Imagine's service. The house will have cat 6 cables running to most rooms and gonna have these terminating in attic. In you experience should i just be able to connect in a 8/16 port switch to share the connection around the house or will I need to ask Imagine support to do something on the router?
Very annoying that the router is locked down.:mad:

tsue921i8wljb3 · 30-05-2017 2:42pm

johnyhealy wrote: »

Hey Guys;

I'm in the middle of building a house and have pre-ordered Imagine's service. The house will have cat 6 cables running to most rooms and gonna have these terminating in attic. In you experience should i just be able to connect in a 8/16 port switch to share the connection around the house or will I need to ask Imagine support to do something on the router?
Very annoying that the router is locked down.:mad:

An ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the Imagine router into any port on the switch and you should have service all through the house. No configuration changes needed.

johnyhealy · 30-05-2017 2:55pm

Yeah that what I thought but wanted to confirm.

Thanks for coming back.:)

Ninjakettle · 20-11-2017 6:26pm

Just wondering if anyone has since managed to replace their Router or have it put in Bride mode? Looking into solutions for better coverage at home house. Powerline adaptors\AP just not reliable enough. Better router or Mesh system might be the answer - but i'm wondering how easy that is to set up with Imagine.

Ninjakettle · 20-11-2017 6:26pm

Ninjakettle · 20-11-2017 6:26pm

Imagine LTE Router change

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