[arm-allstar] USB Cell Modems

[Dave Petrie]

Sorry, I guess it's time to take a break from this, I've been at it all day
for weeks, months.
I understand what you are looking for now but I have no experience in that.
73's
Dave

On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 7:53 AM "Mike Sullivan via ARM-allstar" <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> I'm not asking about the VPN feature. Believe me, I know how to use
> OpenVPN, I have a couple nodes already set up and these nodes will also be
> on a VPN. I'm asking about USB modems that will work with the software
> natively without any trouble. I don't want anything external to the Pi if I
> can avoid it, just something plugged into USB so that the Pi powers it and
> minimizes our power draw. Otherwise I'll get one of the cheap modems from
> Mikrotik and use it.
>
> On Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 9:52 PM "Dave Petrie via ARM-allstar" <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
>
> > There is a built-in VPN in Hamvoip that will do the job just fine. You
> can
> > access your node remotely outside of your network.
> > I got the info from David McGough KB4FXC, made a document explaining how
> to
> > and tested it and I am very impressed.
> > I use a windows 10 laptop with the VPN installed on it as well. I can
> turn
> > it on and off as needed. I run iaxrpt and connect to the remote node.
> > I run WinSCP and connect to the remote nodes for editing and keeping
> > updates and doing remote archives. I also use Putty.
> > The best thing about this VPN is it runs when the raspberry Hamvoip boots
> > up.
> > There is no need for any ports to be forwarded. Check out my dropbox.
> >
> >
> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ftanpv00kcvfqep/AACJdF2sRt2cB5fbbysQmjOca?dl=0
> >
> > Dave-wa2kjc
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 8:59 PM "Chris Viningre via ARM-allstar" <
> > arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> >
> > > I run a cell modem for my whole house and my Allstarlink on my
> repeater.
> > > The only problem I have is AT&T will not let me port forward. With
> that,
> > I
> > > can't connect from outside the network.
> > > Chris Viningre
> > > 70 W. Roadrunner
> > > Salt Flat, Texas 79847
> > > C:(915) 504-1510
> > > Website: ws5b.com <http://ws5b.com>
> > > chrisviningre at gmail.com
> > > chris at ws5b.com
> > > Ham Radio Call Sign: WS5B
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 2:30 PM "Mike Sullivan via ARM-allstar" <
> > > arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Are there any USB cell modems that are basically plug & play
> compatible
> > > > with Hamvoip? Or are there any that anyone is actively using without
> > > issue?
> > > > Would rather not have an external modem if possible, to minimize
> power
> > > > consumption and space. I have a couple nodes I am redoing for one of
> > the
> > > > radio clubs that I maintain the repeaters for, and right now a
> > > > point-to-point system is not looking feasible due to issues with the
> > > > county. I would like to set up cellular primary via a prepay like
> > Unreal
> > > > Mobile/Freedompop, then have radios on local nodes for backup linking
> > > (two
> > > > 70cm links between the two 2m repeaters, and a 2m base on the
> downtown
> > > > 70cm) until we can set up a point-to-point system somehow.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
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