Important: Read This Before Use
Your router has been configured to work with a 4G modem mostly out of the box, but may still need some configuration to work with a particular provider, as you have selected not to purchase a SIM card with the order. You have purchased a router and modem together, but not a SIM card. Currently the router is configured for use with AT&T & AT&T Mobile Virtual Operators. Therefore you will need to purchase service from a cellular provider and activate the card via the directions provided, or via other directions from another provider, before hooking everything up.
To activate the AT&T SIM card follow the directions in the URL below steps 1-2:
https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/connecting-att-usb-4g-lte-advance...
To activate the T-Mobile SIM card follow the directions in the URL below steps 1-2:
https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/connecting-t-mobile-usb-4g-lte-ad...
To activate the Verizon SIM card follow the directions in the URL below steps 0-2:
https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/connecting-verizon-usb-4g-lte-adv...
To activate the PureTalk SIM card follow the directions in the URL below steps 1-2:
https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/connecting-puretalk-usb-4g-lte-ad...
To activate the Three SIM card follow the directions in the URL below:
https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/connecting-three-using-usb-4g-lte...
We would suggest watching the setup demonstration video for this configuration and combination of products at:
https://www.freedomdecrypted.com/public_html/demos/usb-4g-modem-setup-on...
Please note: The white cable included with the router provides power only and can only be utilized to power the router. You can utilize either the optional High Quality Nylon 3FT Micro USB Cable To USB-A (107545) cable or the black USB-A cable included with the USB 4G modem to connect the modem to the router.
If you want to switch to a different cellular provider log into the router at https://192.168.8.1/ and under Network > Interfaces click the Edit button next to WWAN0. Here you can change the APN and other cellular provider info to switch between AT&T, Verizon, and other providers. If you do this don't forget to switch your SIM card after updating the APN and reboot the router/modem.
If you ever need to setup the router from scratch (such as after a reset or firmware upgrade) to work with the USB 4G modem there are directions at the URL below:
https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/usb-4g-lte-advanced-modem-router-...
If you have any questions please feel free to contact support with a description of the product(s) you purchased and are using together along with a description of the problem your encountering.
The directions to setup the router to work with our USB 4G modem product are intended primarily for more advanced users. As this is a complex product and changes can potentially result in issues that would be difficult to assist with remotely we recommend avoiding making any unnecessary configuration changes that could result in a reset and need for these directions. At most we recommend setting a new router login password and password for the wireless access point. If you decide to make changes beyond this it may introduce problems that we are unable to easily resolve. If you decide that it is necessary to perform a firmware upgrade on the router for instance feel free to attempt it, but be aware we may need to have the router in hand to return the router to a shipping state or some upgraded variation of it.