[arm-allstar] 3G Dongle with Hamvoip on PI

[Mike - W5JR]

Hi, Richard. I ran a proof of concept test on a Pi 2 a couple of years ago with a 3G USB stick plugged directly into the Pi, without any external router. I forget which version I used, Hamvoip or ASL, but the Pi recognized my stick (not a ZTE) and configured it for service. My experience was painless, YMMV. 

I’ve not used this configuration since then, but it worked when I did. 

Here in the US, 3G networks are being turned down over the next few years, so I tested it with a 4GLTE stick as well. Same easy peasy results. 

I have not used this method for mobile operation, but need to, as my router that accepts a USB cellular modem only does 3G. 

tnx
Mike / W5JR
Alpharetta GA


> On Jul 19, 2019, at 1:43 AM, Doug Crompton via ARM-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
> Rachid,
> 
>  I am not sure what installation it would need? You are talking about a
> devicethat connects to cell #G service and then offers wifi hotspot to your
> Pi correct?  If that is the case you would just bring it up and scan in
> wifi on the pi for its SSID. You do need to know the password but they
> should give you the default which you can change.
> 
> 
> *73 Doug*
> 
> *WA3DSP*
> 
> *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*
> 
> On Fri, Jul 19, 2019 at 2:38 AM "Rachid Karroo via ARM-allstar" <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
>> Good day to everyone
>> 
>> I would like to hear from anyone who is using a 3G USB dongle (ZTE) for
>> their mobile Hamvoip Node.
>> 
>> A local company is proposing a package here but their installation
>> procedure is only for MS Windows and Mac.
>> 
>> Any installation/setup info please. Thank you
>> 
>> 73s
>> 
>> Rachid
>> 3B8FP
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