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- | It is actually a router, with [[https:// | + | It is actually a router, with [[https:// |
- | It also has the ability to do wired networking. That is a major thing I wanted. | + | It also has the ability to do wired networking. That is a major thing I wanted. |
I got mine today, went to the T-Mobile store and got a SIM, plugged it in and booted up, connecting from my Chromebook using the simple instructions on the card included. Went through the very simple configuration screen and, boom, it is working. I'm not a big fan of " | I got mine today, went to the T-Mobile store and got a SIM, plugged it in and booted up, connecting from my Chromebook using the simple instructions on the card included. Went through the very simple configuration screen and, boom, it is working. I'm not a big fan of " | ||
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I plugged the Mudi into my SmartAppliances router and, with a few simple configuration changes, my Mudi is now my backup Internet connection. I tested it by setting the Mudi as the backup WAN device, then unplugging the primary device. The router realized it was down and automatically swapped to the cellular router. | I plugged the Mudi into my SmartAppliances router and, with a few simple configuration changes, my Mudi is now my backup Internet connection. I tested it by setting the Mudi as the backup WAN device, then unplugging the primary device. The router realized it was down and automatically swapped to the cellular router. | ||
- | I was a little concerned because it comes from China as there are a lot of concerns about security on products from them, but it appears | + | There was a lot of thought put into this, or maybe it is a function of OpenWrt; I don' |
- | There was a lot of thought put into this, or maybe it is a function of OpenWrt; I don't know. But, the device will act as a router, an Access Point and a Range Extender. The wired network connection can be placed on your LAN or the WAN. The DHCP server allows you to use static IP Binding (aka Sticky IP). The firewall lets you set up port forwards, open up ports on the router, or even set up a DMZ. Oh, and you can tether the device to your cell phone, so the data flows through there instead of devices actual data plan. | + | The DHCP server allows you to use static IP Binding (aka Sticky IP). The firewall lets you set up port forwards, open up ports on the router, or even set up a DMZ. Oh, and you can tether the device to your cell phone, so the data flows through there instead of devices actual data plan. |
- | Oh, and good documentation: | + | You can even plug in a microSD filled with files and access them directly from devices plugged into the router. It appears to only support SMBv1 and SMBv2, so I had problems connecting from my Chromebook, since it appears to only support SMBv3 (native, I got it working with an app from the AppStore). The block device (USB/MicroSD) can be formatted using vfat or ext4 (and a few more). |
- | All in all, I'm very pleased with this purchase | + | Oh, and good documentation: |
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+ | Had a small problem. When I tested it the first time, I found that [[https:// | ||
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+ | Bad news; this appears to only work flawlessly with T-Mobile | ||
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+ | I'm very pleased with this purchase, and wish more people would monetize Open Source (and give some of the money back to the developers). |
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