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Mobile Broadband Bonding (connecting few mobile modem connections to increase bandwidth)
Hello,
I have a question regarding Mobile Broadband Bonding. Recently I had some issues with my home internet connection and I'm thinking about installing LTE connection in my home. However I would like the bandwidth as high as possible, so I'm thinking about bonding the connections which as far as I know - is possible.
On each of the mobile modems I can reach up to 70 Mbit according to my service provider. I would like to connect at least two modems to achieve 140 Mbit connection.
I know of ifenslave software for linux that in theory should be able to do this. Could anyone provide some helpful information on how to do it?
I believe there are many options on doing this. Two I can think of I will base on my existing hardware:
1) TP-Link TL-WDR4300 router running Gargoyle.
This router I've been using for at least 3 years. It's running linux so installing additional software shouldn't be a problem. I believe USB hub could be used there for connecting multiple mobile modems (dongles). Gargoyle software natively has support for mobile modems, however I'm not sure if the software can support bonding out of the box (can't seem to find any helpful information on that).
2) Computer running Linux (preferably Debian or Ubuntu)
Two modem dongles can be connected to a computer and LAN port could be used to distribute bonded signal to WAN port of forementioned router.
I believe it is possible but I need some more information from Experts about configuration.
Also, if configuration will require additional server outside my ISP I can use one, as I have a few dedicated servers that I can put some custom software on. I read somewhere that it may be required to have outside server that will be gateway to the world after bonding signals.
Any advice will be highly appreciated.
Best regards
I have a question regarding Mobile Broadband Bonding. Recently I had some issues with my home internet connection and I'm thinking about installing LTE connection in my home. However I would like the bandwidth as high as possible, so I'm thinking about bonding the connections which as far as I know - is possible.
On each of the mobile modems I can reach up to 70 Mbit according to my service provider. I would like to connect at least two modems to achieve 140 Mbit connection.
I know of ifenslave software for linux that in theory should be able to do this. Could anyone provide some helpful information on how to do it?
I believe there are many options on doing this. Two I can think of I will base on my existing hardware:
1) TP-Link TL-WDR4300 router running Gargoyle.
This router I've been using for at least 3 years. It's running linux so installing additional software shouldn't be a problem. I believe USB hub could be used there for connecting multiple mobile modems (dongles). Gargoyle software natively has support for mobile modems, however I'm not sure if the software can support bonding out of the box (can't seem to find any helpful information on that).
2) Computer running Linux (preferably Debian or Ubuntu)
Two modem dongles can be connected to a computer and LAN port could be used to distribute bonded signal to WAN port of forementioned router.
I believe it is possible but I need some more information from Experts about configuration.
Also, if configuration will require additional server outside my ISP I can use one, as I have a few dedicated servers that I can put some custom software on. I read somewhere that it may be required to have outside server that will be gateway to the world after bonding signals.
Any advice will be highly appreciated.
Best regards
ASKER
I'm in Poland in fact. I would like it to use in my house. I have a problem with my current ISP, as they provide internet wirelessly (radio connection), and it's extremely unstable. About mobile providers in my experience it works much more stable (if ofcourse LTE connection is available), and about cost effectiveness I have unmetered plans with limited bandwith up to 70 Mbits (symetrical) for about 15$/month. Where now I pay about 35$/month for 20Mbit/2Mbit with almost non-stop problems and many hours a month down-time.
When I go to my balcony with the LTE transmission I get 47 Mbit download and 27 Mbit upload on an iPhone with not even full reception. I already bought 2x 24 dB roof antenna that can only bring better and more stable reception. Due to my experience I will feel much more comfortable with LTE transmission rather than my unreliable radio provider. Moreover those are only two options I have for now as fiber will be available at the end of the year here.
When I go to my balcony with the LTE transmission I get 47 Mbit download and 27 Mbit upload on an iPhone with not even full reception. I already bought 2x 24 dB roof antenna that can only bring better and more stable reception. Due to my experience I will feel much more comfortable with LTE transmission rather than my unreliable radio provider. Moreover those are only two options I have for now as fiber will be available at the end of the year here.
Id be looking at the fiber long term, Poland is not going to have the equivalent in mobile connections to UK and Ireland which is mostly where I operate.
Its not the connection speed thats the problem with these things its the constant drops and overloading of masts along with price.
If its so reliably why not just use your phone as a hotspot until the fibre comes?
Its not the connection speed thats the problem with these things its the constant drops and overloading of masts along with price.
If its so reliably why not just use your phone as a hotspot until the fibre comes?
ASKER
I am looking at fiber long term, but for now I have no other option than using LTE.
I could use a phone as a hotspot but:
1) mobile hotspot drains the phone battery insanely, before the fiber will come my battery could go to trash (will need to contantly load it)
2) multiple computers will need to connect and it's problematic to set each time I want to connect with any of my home computers a hotspot on my phone that I obviously use every day
3) there are better ways of sharing mobile internet rather then phone hotspot such as mentioned before mobile modems for USB port, and connecting them to for instance TL-WDR4300 running Gargoyle
4) I would like to learn something here
Again - for now only option is using LTE transmission. As mentioned in my previous post - price is not an issue because I got very good plans at low prices + unmetered. As far as I use those plans never had issues with drops (not counting switching from LTE to 3G connection when I'm out of 4G reception ofcourse). I could use one modem (obviously), but I'm looking for a way to use multiple to bond the connection. I at least would like to try, if this idea fails and I see that it doesn't perform well I will stick to single modem. I would really appreciate constructive information about mobile bonding rather than "wait for the fibre" advice (no offence).
I could use a phone as a hotspot but:
1) mobile hotspot drains the phone battery insanely, before the fiber will come my battery could go to trash (will need to contantly load it)
2) multiple computers will need to connect and it's problematic to set each time I want to connect with any of my home computers a hotspot on my phone that I obviously use every day
3) there are better ways of sharing mobile internet rather then phone hotspot such as mentioned before mobile modems for USB port, and connecting them to for instance TL-WDR4300 running Gargoyle
4) I would like to learn something here
Again - for now only option is using LTE transmission. As mentioned in my previous post - price is not an issue because I got very good plans at low prices + unmetered. As far as I use those plans never had issues with drops (not counting switching from LTE to 3G connection when I'm out of 4G reception ofcourse). I could use one modem (obviously), but I'm looking for a way to use multiple to bond the connection. I at least would like to try, if this idea fails and I see that it doesn't perform well I will stick to single modem. I would really appreciate constructive information about mobile bonding rather than "wait for the fibre" advice (no offence).
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I would never choose a mobile internet connection(wireless) over a standard line into your house connection unless I had absolutely no other choice. The reliability of wireless server providers can border from horrendous to fine in my experience.
Maybe in America you have better networks I dont know. But thats just my take on it.
Also over here they have horrible bandwidth caps on these connections. Much more expensive too.
Is this for a business or home use? if for a business id definitely avoid it. Hell id avoid it for both instances tbh.