Questions about building LTE router using WE1326
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 1:05 pm
Hello,
I would appreciate some advice. I am thinking about getting WE1326 (I am in Europe now using my MOFI4500, extremely pleased with it but going to leave it here not to carry back and forth - so I need a different LTE router in similar to MOFI size and performance, plus I want it to run OpenWrt instead of some proprietary/closed/never updated OS).
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/routers/lte-rou ... te-router/
(contacted The Wireless Haven store but it is not clear if they can ship to Canada). In addition to that I would like to install 2 extra connectors (to have 6 connectors instead of 4 used for WIFI) and I am looking at 698-2690MHz Cisco 4G LTE Antennas and Extension Base (2 Pack)
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/antennas/wifi-a ... extension/
It seems those antennas require TNC Female Bulkheads, I want to get TNC Female Bulkhead (Straight), Cable Type: RG178 (1.78mm), Cable Length: 8 inch (20cm) - this is what The Wireless Haven has in stock:
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/cables/pigtail- ... -inch-20cm
Questions:
a) did I choose the correct pigtails (modem side/ Cisco antenna side)?
b) will WE1326 have enough space to install 2 extra TNC female bulkheads?
c) or maybe if it will be too cumbersome setup and I should go with SMA connectors and use typical "paddle" style antennas like MOFI does?
d) may be someone knows what kind of WIFI performance WE1326 I can expect and what kind of WIFI chip is used? (I really like Ralink in my MOFI, but it is only 2.4Ghz)?
e) I have read some reviews on Amazon where people were complaining about overheating problems. Of course I can drill some vent. holes but ideally I would like to avoid doing that.
If you have WE1326 I would be appreciate your feedback.
I am planning to use it with CAT6 modem, btw looking for MC7455 so if you have one for sale I would be interested.
Thanks.
I would appreciate some advice. I am thinking about getting WE1326 (I am in Europe now using my MOFI4500, extremely pleased with it but going to leave it here not to carry back and forth - so I need a different LTE router in similar to MOFI size and performance, plus I want it to run OpenWrt instead of some proprietary/closed/never updated OS).
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/routers/lte-rou ... te-router/
(contacted The Wireless Haven store but it is not clear if they can ship to Canada). In addition to that I would like to install 2 extra connectors (to have 6 connectors instead of 4 used for WIFI) and I am looking at 698-2690MHz Cisco 4G LTE Antennas and Extension Base (2 Pack)
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/antennas/wifi-a ... extension/
It seems those antennas require TNC Female Bulkheads, I want to get TNC Female Bulkhead (Straight), Cable Type: RG178 (1.78mm), Cable Length: 8 inch (20cm) - this is what The Wireless Haven has in stock:
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/cables/pigtail- ... -inch-20cm
Questions:
a) did I choose the correct pigtails (modem side/ Cisco antenna side)?
b) will WE1326 have enough space to install 2 extra TNC female bulkheads?
c) or maybe if it will be too cumbersome setup and I should go with SMA connectors and use typical "paddle" style antennas like MOFI does?
d) may be someone knows what kind of WIFI performance WE1326 I can expect and what kind of WIFI chip is used? (I really like Ralink in my MOFI, but it is only 2.4Ghz)?
e) I have read some reviews on Amazon where people were complaining about overheating problems. Of course I can drill some vent. holes but ideally I would like to avoid doing that.
If you have WE1326 I would be appreciate your feedback.
I am planning to use it with CAT6 modem, btw looking for MC7455 so if you have one for sale I would be interested.
Thanks.