Wireless Joint

I should probably just return it. No point keeping it just for the router - I can get the same router without modem for $35-40 on Aliexpress or Banggood.

Walmart claims it will take returns from "marketplace" sellers - time to test that. I think Walmart's policing of third-party sellers in non ...

My theory is that the SIM on being inserted is recognized by the modem which changes its interface mode, which then causes it to "disappear".

USB events and message logs would hold clues if you wanted to figure this out yourself.


That's a possible theory. Then again, if I remove SIM (and ...

I've got two of those same routers with that same modem. Walmart.com 3rd-party "marketplace" seller. One looked like it was probably new, the other obviously used. Anyway....

The new one doesn't work properly. With no SIM installed, everything seems OK, the modem is identified and can be ...