Openbox S10HD to laptop as router

[limaredfern]

Hi guys,

I've got problems with my internet connection. I can't connect my Openbox to the wired router. So I was trying to look for a temporary solution.
I've got another 3g connection with a wireless usb "thingy", I was wondering if I could use my laptop plugged to the box and use it as "router".
Is that possible? Am I too thick?

Thanks guys!

[pellonet]

Hi guys,

I've got problems with my internet connection. I can't connect my Openbox to the wired router. So I was trying to look for a temporary solution.
I've got another 3g connection with a wireless usb "thingy", I was wondering if I could use my laptop plugged to the box and use it as "router".
Is that possible? Am I too thick?

Thanks guys!

Some friends of mine tried this approach to get CS on a caravan site with no WiFi available & the 3G worked although there was quite a bit of freezing/glitching even from lines that were 99% stable on Hardwire/WiFi.
You could try using the network port on your laptop although you would need a crossover cable for this, you could also try the USB Dongle & Laptop WiFi hotspot solution but don't expect the same performance as the conventional options.
I have even tried the Skybox F4 with the SIM slot but as this only uses GPRS it was very disappointing performance-wise.
HTH

[limaredfern]

Some friends of mine tried this approach to get CS on a caravan site with no WiFi available & the 3G worked although there was quite a bit of freezing/glitching even from lines that were 99% stable on Hardwire/WiFi.
You could try using the network port on your laptop although you would need a crossover cable for this, you could also try the USB Dongle & Laptop WiFi hotspot solution but don't expect the same performance as the conventional options.
I have even tried the Skybox F4 with the SIM slot but as this only uses GPRS it was very disappointing performance-wise.
HTH

Thanks for the quick answer! Not promising, at least better than nothing. Will give it a go and will see what do I get.

Let's keep fingers crossed they'll sort my internet issue soon...not sure about that bearing in mind am based in Spain...

Cheers!

[pellonet]

Thanks for the quick answer! Not promising, at least better than nothing. Will give it a go and will see what do I get.

Let's keep fingers crossed they'll sort my internet issue soon...not sure about that bearing in mind am based in Spain...

Cheers!

Good climate, marginal technology
Working in Gib, staying in La Linea & relying on Gibtel some years ago was like being in a communications wasteland even with Gib being at the centre of the online gaming industry!!!!!

[mtv1]

Solwise Mobile Broadband Routers

3g routers work fine no glitching (dependent on signal network) can be got cheaper , tp link 3g routers are 40 euro's

[limaredfern]

Good climate, marginal technology
Working in Gib, staying in La Linea & relying on Gibtel some years ago was like being in a communications wasteland even with Gib being at the centre of the online gaming industry!!!!!

Kinda the same situation! Working in Gib and living in Los Barrios, so I am suffering what you mean... Telef@kingfonica to blame now tho...

Cheers m8!

[limaredfern]

Solwise Mobile Broadband Routers

3g routers work fine no glitching (dependent on signal network) can be got cheaper , tp link 3g routers are 40 euro's

Thanks m8!

I will bear in mind if my situation doesn't get any better.

Cheers for that!

[pellonet]

Solwise Mobile Broadband Routers

3g routers work fine no glitching (dependent on signal network) can be got cheaper , tp link 3g routers are 40 euro's

Interesting, what network(s) have you found that give the best performance?
I've tried Virgin & Three, both kept freezing even in the London area where signal strengths are good.