Sharing a usb 4G connection through a macbook and airport extreme

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Sharing a usb 4G connection through a macbook and airport extreme

Currently the only 4G LTE modems for sale are of the usb type. I would like to share a 4g connection with a group of people. Is there any way I could use a 4G LTE usb modem from verizon to share internet with a bunch of people through wifi, possibly using an airport extreme?

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Nov 30, 2010 4:02 PM

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Jan Hedlund

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Dec 1, 2010 1:06 AM in response to rhymbu

Hi,

The easiest way is probably to look for a dedicated mobile broadband router. An alternative solution involving an AirPort Extreme base station would require a special adapter for the connection of a USB modem to the WAN Ethernet port.

See, for example:

http://www.cradlepoint.com/

http://www.dovado.com/

Whether a mobile broadband router or a special adapter, always make sure that there is support for the exact USB modem type and the network in question.

Jan

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rhymbu Author

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Dec 2, 2010 3:58 PM in response to Jan Hedlund

I contacted cradlepoint before posting this and they specifically said that none of their routers support verizon lte usb modems.

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Dec 5, 2010 8:58 AM in response to rhymbu

Thanks for your post,
I was just about to contact Cradlepoint to ask this question. I just purchased the LG 4G Lte Modem. I will see how it works on the PC platform. I was a little disappointed that there is no support for MACs at this point. I hope they (Verizon/Cradlepoint) update the firmware ASAP.
Please post any updates on this subject I can't wait to find the workaround.

Have a great week.

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Jan Hedlund

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Dec 22, 2010 11:13 PM in response to rhymbu

The following information could possibly be of some interest:

http://www.cradlepoint.com/content/cradlepoint-support-verizon-lte-high-speed-wi reless-networks

Jan

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