topic 4G assured dongle with Draytek router in Broadband

4G assured dongle with Draytek router

Neo — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:21:20 GMT

Is there a solution to use BT’s 4G assured dongle directly with the Draytek router (without using BT Hub)? We tried everything but can’t get connection to the network.

Re: 4G assured dongle with Draytek router

dial1899 — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:16:28 GMT

I don't think so.

I've got a similar issue with a '4G hybrid connect' box that connects to the Smart Hub and only works in that configuration. I can't use the Smart hub because I can't work out how to get it to 'route'.

What I have tried but not used in anger is

- put Smart Hub in bridge mode

- connect 4G hybrid connect to BT router

- use router behind smart hub for all routing stuff.

Re: 4G assured dongle with Draytek router

PaulC1 — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:04:02 GMT

Neo,

The 4G assure dongle only works when plugged into BT Business Hubs. They are not made to work in any router. Is there a reason you are using the Draytek? If you let me know what you need, I can definitely find out if our Business Hub supports it

Paul

Re: 4G assured dongle with Draytek router

PaulC1 — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:05:19 GMT

dial1899,

The Hybrid Connect will not work in Bridge mode on a Business hub. The 4G assure will also not function in Bridge Mode.

Paul

Re: 4G assured dongle with Draytek router

dial1899 — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:40:50 GMT

Ah, OK. I put it in bridge mode and the light stayed white overnight, but I hadn't put both the 4G assured box and Smart Hub behind the router on site as it would have required reconfiguring and its on the other site.

So therefore I need to have the Smart Hub in routing mode. Which needs I do need the firmware update to allow static routes to be set up.