Wireless Joint

Got Cradlepoint850LP6 modem to try an make my own network, but I didn't get correct wifi router and things were to complicated for me, gave up and just got regular service, looking to sale it for $200 OBO

JimHelms wrote: Fri Jul 19, 2019 3:07 pm Since you have internet service from the CBA850LP6 to the other devices (i.e., PS4, laptop), it is doing its job.

I think you need to invest on a good WiFi router.

I thought I did, which router would you suggest

Any suggestions guys do you think it could be a firmware issue?

Have tried several connection methods still no wifi

JimHelms wrote: Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:26 pm I am out of the office until tomorrow, but I will google your TP Link and see if there is anything special about it.

Thanks sir, I will keep messing with it and see what happens, will keep you posted

I am a little confused whether you are having issues with the CBA850 connecting to the internet, or whether the TP-Link will not connect to the CBA850 to use as its WiFi source.


CBA850 is connecting to internet, I can connect a PS4 and laptop via ethernet and have full internet access. When I ...

JimHelms wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:19 pm It is possible they are one the same subnet and conflicting with one another. Try plugging the ethernet cable in the LAN2 port. It uses a different IP address.

I tried that way as well still router not picking up internet

JimHelms wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:16 pm What WiFi router are you using?

TL-MR3420 TP-Link Router , 3G/4G Wireless N 300Mbps

I thought so, well it's not giving me wifi internet connection on any device, also called cradlepoint and they say it can't be used in that manner

So with doing that, I should be able to produce a wifi Network

Trying to set up a home wifi network using mobile hotspot carrier, after extensive research cradlepoint cba850 was best modem for me. I ordered one and realized need a wireless router. Have wireless router now and cannot get a internet through router. Called cradlepoint and they said this modem is ...