topic Just Received 4G EE Router - No Ethernet Ports Etc in Mobile Broadband

Just Received 4G EE Router - No Ethernet Ports Etc

CCoplestone — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:11:43 GMT

Hi all,

Due to my new property's cabinet being completely full and having to wait until someone disconnects their service before I can get FTTP, I've had to opt for EE's 4G solution.

I get around 70 down, not bad.

My only issue is, the 4G router is one of those tiny devices with no ethernet ports so I'm forced to use all of my devices wirelessly.

I was wondering if:

a. Either EE offer a 4G router that has ethernet ports (or third party ofc) that I could just use the SIM in
b. I could use an existing router in conjunction with the EE 4G router and use the existing router as a slave and use the ethernet ports on that
c. Seeing as it's wireless internet anyway, would using the ethernet ports in any of the solutions above reduce latency for gaming?

Any help on the above would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Re: Just Received 4G EE Router - No Ethernet Ports Etc

Chris_B — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:13:39 GMT

@CCoplestone You got a mobile router not a home 4G/5G router. You want one like THIS using a Ethernet port might help but you’ll still have a cellular connection to the network from the router, so while you’ll have a better connection to the router it’s still a cellular connection to the network.

Re: Just Received 4G EE Router - No Ethernet Ports Etc

CCoplestone — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:21:43 GMT

@Chris_B Yes, thought so.

And correct, it'll still be cellular but I guess at least the connection would be more stable.

Will probably get either that you've linked, or a third party one.

Re: Just Received 4G EE Router - No Ethernet Ports Etc

Yorkshireseagul — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:25:50 GMT

I just got sold this portable mobile 4g device, my prior one was four years old and has done well but now intermittent service. It was clear I work from home and need a more permanent home offering. I was like ‘why is it so small’. Will call tomorrow - took an hour on Monday to get this ordered. Any advice?