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3G Internet Dongle to Ethernet - Connection possible

  • 03-08-2018 11:43AM
    #1
    liamtech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,763 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys

    So im going to try and explain what i am trying to do - and im hoping someone can help me!

    My friend lives in a rural part of Ireland - His Internet which is roughly 3-5MBPS is achieved by way of a Huawei Wifi Dongle, with a 3G Sim - I helped him get trhis working by locating a 'sweet-spot' for the 3G signal, that is also a able to cover most of his house, and can be powered by mains - took 4 hours, but job done!

    SO - he is now purchasing a Set_Top_Box that is Ethernet Only - there is a wifi adapter available but suffice to say there are serious issues with this- however all reports are that ethernet works fine

    Problem - can i get a device that picks up the wireless connection and outputs it by way of a standard ethernet port!?

    Thanks in advance guys

    Most home plugs i looked at seem designed to work in pairs - one requiring connection to a router! which is obviously not what we are looking for -

    Is it possible to use a wireless router (i have a spare) to pick the signal up and output through its 4 ethernet ports? or what would you suggest!?

    Anyway thanks in advance again - i thought this would be easy but i been scratching my head for a while - its an unusual problem!!! lol

    Sic semper tyrannis - thus always to Tyrants



Comments

  • #2
    zenith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭zenith


    You put the sim into a router that supports ethernet ports, so:

    mobile data > huawei > ethernet > stb

    The Huawei B525 is an excellent choice.


  • #3
    rugrat69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭rugrat69


    Yes get a proper 3G/4G modem huawei and if possible run a Cat5e cable to the set top box. You will also notice your throughput speeds will be better than the current dongle which is a bonus. If using 3 networks you can purchase in store for around 150e i think well worth it.


  • #4
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Buy online not in-store. In store requires a plan which is poor value.


  • #5
    stevek93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,097 ✭✭✭stevek93


    You don't want to WiFi but you want a device that connects to WiFi and gives Ethernet????


  • #6
    AirBiscuit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭AirBiscuit


    You can do this on any windows device that has both wifi and ethernet by bridging them.
    If you want something less conspicuous you can use a raspberry pi to do the same thing, though not all have wifi. The model B3 would work for bridging, but it involves a bit of setup first


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