5G routers

[Aido97]

I'm considering buying the 5G router and I'm just wondering if its worth it, I don't get good download/upload In my current space, does it just work essentially like a mobile hotspot? I don't need to have a cable plugged into the wall? (Other than the power supply) it will mainly be used to connect 2 PC's used for gaming/downloading games

[James_B · Accepted solution]

Hi @Aido97,

Welcome to the EE Community. 🙂

Yes, it just requires a power cable. Our Smart 5G Hub works like a home broadband router, but connects to the mobile network rather than your phone line.

Once setup, you can connect up to 64 devices wirelessly.

For more information, please see EE 4G & 5G Hubs.

Hope this helps.

James

[Peachey1959]

I have used a 5g router for almost 2 years due to a very slow fixed broadband service where I live. For most purposes it has been brilliant. However, if you are a gamer, EE’s use of a strict NAT prevents on line gaming in a lot of cases.

[Aido97]

Thank you for the reply, this has helped 

[Aido97]

That's helped alot, I think my current network is strict but I'm not 100% sure. I'm struggling to find something decent

thank you

[rufusdinky]

Is it possible to buy a 5g wifi 2 ad a 5g Smart Hub and use both by swapping the sims between the two devices. I say this because we would keep the smart hub plugged in but then use the wifi 2 if we are out on a remote site with no electricity. 

[Leanne_T]

Hi @rufusdinky 

Thanks for coming to the community. 

The SIM card should work in any unlocked or EE device 🙂

Leanne.