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Does anyone know how to obtain a 4g Lte SIM card for a router/modem such as an Asus or mofi. AT&T, Verizon, spirit basically all the main phone companies will not let you use their SIM card unless it's a product of theirs. Next question is why would companies make wireless hotspots if you can't use their product. Is there something I'm missing or am I just stuck with whatever router/modem they provide me? Also can you purchase static IP address for 4g Lte internet through AT&T who i have right now. I've went through hours of phone conversations with at&t about purchasing a static IP for this home base and everyone seems to be lost. I need some help on this because nobody has any answers what so ever and it's bothering me no one knows anything about this subject. Thanks
 
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The following link being the User Guide/Manual for your modem router?:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1072244/Asus-4g-Ac55u.html#manual

And SIM info via Page 13:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1072244/Asus-4g-Ac55u.html?page=13#manual

However, trying to stay with the bigger picture, I think what you would need to do is use the AT&T Homebase router/modem as just a modem (e.g., disable DHCP) and then connect it to your own router that supports Open NAT.

Sketch out a diagram to help plan the requirements and configuration. Google for similar diagrams and images.

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I am somewhat confused about your question.

In general you have two options: 1) rent the modem and/or router from your ISP or 2) buy your own device after checking the list of ISP supported devices. Buying your own device generally means no support for that device from your ISP if that device proves problematic.

You do not put SIM cards into modems or routers.

As for static IP - the following links should help:

https://forums.att.com/t5/AT-T-Premier/Public-IP-address-for-my-hotspot/td-p/5169967

https://www.att.com/contactus/smb/


 
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Asus 4g-ac55u supports sims as well as something called a mofi4500. It's 4g LTE internet modems and routers. You just need a carrier to support your sims card with 4g Lte to put inside these. I live in a rural area where the only thing I have is suddenlink and they only offer 3mbs and it doesn't even get that. I just got a AT&T Homebase which is a wireless 4g LTE modem and router and it's works great it just doesn't provide a way to have a open nat type. Also something like the Asus which is made for gaming and uses 4g LTE internet which I have an unlimited supply of where I live and not actual ISP's. My main point is that they make these awesome 4g LTE modems but no carrier supports them that I know of. If someone knew who would that's be awesome.
 
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The following link being the User Guide/Manual for your modem router?:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1072244/Asus-4g-Ac55u.html#manual

And SIM info via Page 13:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1072244/Asus-4g-Ac55u.html?page=13#manual

However, trying to stay with the bigger picture, I think what you would need to do is use the AT&T Homebase router/modem as just a modem (e.g., disable DHCP) and then connect it to your own router that supports Open NAT.

Sketch out a diagram to help plan the requirements and configuration. Google for similar diagrams and images.

 
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Would It be smart to get something like the Asus and maybe get better wireless signal. I agree that using the homebase as a modem is a great idea. Just confused on about If I can get a regular router or something 4g cabable. I don't wanna sound dumb I've just googled my life away and I'm obviously not looking in the right places. Thanks a lot man
 
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I would expect that you will be able to connect a "regular router" to the homebase modem.

Simplified line diagram:

ISP ----> Homebase modem -----> router ------>Ethernet devices and ~~~~> wireless devices.

There are many "How to set up a home network" tutorials online with many diagrams as well.

The key is to look at the User Guide/Manual for each component and plan out the physical connections and corresponding configuration settings.

Start simple. E.g., just one wired computer connected to the router. Get that up and running first then add other network devices as warranted.

Your plan/network will change and evolve as you learn more and the details become apparent. All too often some fine print item in the specifications and/or instructions will undo your intentions. I.e., "4g capable" could be more of a marketing claim than technically viable for your circumstances.

Not to worry about "sounding dumb" - always things to learn and find out. And asking is a good way to do that.






 
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