DelftBlue
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I've been thinking about changing ISP or to a better deal with current provider, as I'm not within contract any more, and my current broadband seems a bit slow and expensive.
However there are so many options and the market is shifting weekly, with new offers and bundles, that I have not jumped yet - and for all my research, I am no closer to a decision.
Suddenly, a whole new idea has just been thrown into the mix. I have just been offered a 30 day free trial of a 4G mifi modem/wi-fi router device.
From what I can understand, it would supply internet to up to 5 wi-fi devices in a 10m range. I think 4G would be faster than my current 2 to 6MB/s. It would be portable - useful for travelling and holidays (though my phone makes a pretty good 3G wi-fi hotspot and has unlimited mobile broadband so the portable aspect isn't a clincher) If I kept the mifi device after the trial, the monthly cost would be cheaper than my current deal and comparable to other deals. Would avoid the hassle of switching to another broadband ISP (which can result in days/weeks of no internet!)
All fine and good - but I like my current set-up of broadband modem/router, which offers wi-fi connections but also has a printer and 2TB drive connected to it by cable (for wi-fi easy access from all devices) and an Ethernet cable connection to a homeplug system which sends the broadband connection wired to the Humax HDR for iPlayer and all the hummy customised benefits. Also one of the distant homeplugs acts as a wireless access point which helpfully amplifies the signal into an awkward part of the house.
So I'm trying to figure it out, if I used the mifi device as the internet source - can I connect my router to it somehow and thus the homeplugs system and wi-fi signal amplifiers?
Are there any other implications of changing from telephone cable broadband supply to 4G mifi? Security issues?
I would be very grateful for your thoughts, Ye wise hummy Armsters.
However there are so many options and the market is shifting weekly, with new offers and bundles, that I have not jumped yet - and for all my research, I am no closer to a decision.
Suddenly, a whole new idea has just been thrown into the mix. I have just been offered a 30 day free trial of a 4G mifi modem/wi-fi router device.
From what I can understand, it would supply internet to up to 5 wi-fi devices in a 10m range. I think 4G would be faster than my current 2 to 6MB/s. It would be portable - useful for travelling and holidays (though my phone makes a pretty good 3G wi-fi hotspot and has unlimited mobile broadband so the portable aspect isn't a clincher) If I kept the mifi device after the trial, the monthly cost would be cheaper than my current deal and comparable to other deals. Would avoid the hassle of switching to another broadband ISP (which can result in days/weeks of no internet!)
All fine and good - but I like my current set-up of broadband modem/router, which offers wi-fi connections but also has a printer and 2TB drive connected to it by cable (for wi-fi easy access from all devices) and an Ethernet cable connection to a homeplug system which sends the broadband connection wired to the Humax HDR for iPlayer and all the hummy customised benefits. Also one of the distant homeplugs acts as a wireless access point which helpfully amplifies the signal into an awkward part of the house.
So I'm trying to figure it out, if I used the mifi device as the internet source - can I connect my router to it somehow and thus the homeplugs system and wi-fi signal amplifiers?
Are there any other implications of changing from telephone cable broadband supply to 4G mifi? Security issues?
I would be very grateful for your thoughts, Ye wise hummy Armsters.