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on 10-07-2022 01:42 PM
Is it ok to use the ZTE hub in bridge mode?
The settings on the hub allow it to be placed into bridge mode, however, I believe that this is a cellular bridge which is different. The hub has one LAN port that according to the router specs can be used as a LAN TO WAN connection enabling one device to connect through the ZTE to the internet. When the ZTE is in bridge mode it passes through the Three assigned WAN IP to the router that's set up for a WAN connection. The bridge mode feature has not been blocked by Three and you can easily make the changes, however, I'm unsure if this is allowed under the home broadband contract. I will still be using the ZTE supplied hub (bridge mode), however, my other router has quality of service features which I would like to use.
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on 10-07-2022 08:17 PM
Hey there, Goober.
I wasn't aware the ZTE router had this function on it. Maybe it was added in a firmware update, or perhaps it just slipped by me.
In any case, it's not an issue for you to go ahead and use features like bridge mode to expand your local network. This will allow you to use features like QoS, as well as other features your own hardware may offer.
Pete.
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09-12-2023 05:28 PM - edited 09-12-2023 05:29 PM
what ever I do i'm still getting 2 or 3 internet drops a day, from the supplied ZTE modem ( with good 5G signal) like many other people.
The modem dashboard still show a small upload but 0.0 download !
A (tedious ) modem re-start immediately re-connect the internet.
It is still not fit for purpose.