Hi all,
I would be very grateful for recommendations for a 4G HOME Router with proper-VOLTE, please ..... As MANY of the reviews & specs I can find are either very vague ..OR.. merely pay "lip-service" to proper/working 4G VOLTE ..OR.. conflate/misuse VOIP/SIP functions with true/proper 4G VOLTE.
My current router is a Huawei E5186s-22a ..... Which is a CAT-6 (@300mbps max) ++ 4x RJ45 LAN ports ++ 1x USB2 Port ++ 1x RJ11 Telephone port which effectively works as a LIMITED 3G ONLY Voice service using a normal telephone (== Auto-Drops from 4G -to- 3G when making/receiving phone calls, then auto-reverts back to 4G).
I've had that router for donkey's years, and have been very happy with it, BUT the 3G telephone functionality will die when the 3G service is switched off soon.
Therefore, I'm hoping to pick the brains of the members to suggest some reasonably priced replacements, please ..... My "Must Have" minimum requirements/specs are :-
1) ... True/Proper 4G VOLTE on an RJ11 for using a standard home phone system for call in & out.
2) ... At least TWO RJ45 LAN ports capable of 1Gbps to match my existing home network .... Ideally THREE or FOUR Ports like my E5186.
3) ... At least CAT-6 specs & bands (or higher) at 4G ... Higher CAT-spec might be better for future, but I'm not greedy.
4) ... 5G capability is NOT essential, as in my very rural area I am likely to be dead before 5G works here.
5) ... A USB2 or 3 port for network printing (like my E5186) would be nice, but not essential.
6) ... The router being Powered via a 12v Jack & Brick would be nice, but not essential as I can make other plans for O.T.R. if needed.
7) ... A 2.4GHz Wi-fi with 8-or-more users (the E5186 has 32) would be fine .... I don't use really Wi-fi at home (just for the odd guest) and I'm not fussed about 5GHz Wi-fi due to the limited range.
8) ... Dual (or better) External Ariel connectors.
9) ... I'm NOT looking for or needing a "Top Spec" or all-bells-&-whistles router, as my needs & wants are fairly simple in reality, so I don't really want to spend a relative high amount for features that I'd probably never use ... I'm also not fussed whether I buy a New unit OR a decent Used or S/H unit.
Over the past many years, I've grown quite fond of the reliability of the Huawei Router brand and have looked at possibilities such as the B612 / B618 / B628 / & B715, but I can't find enough info to be sure they genuinely do have a TRUE 4G VOLTE functionality out of the box.
However, I'm not blinkered, and would be quite happy to hear opinions on Other Brands of TRUE 4G VOLTE routers. I think starquake may have some good views as to what might suit me.
MANY THANKS in advance, Bob
I would be very grateful for recommendations for a 4G HOME Router with proper-VOLTE, please ..... As MANY of the reviews & specs I can find are either very vague ..OR.. merely pay "lip-service" to proper/working 4G VOLTE ..OR.. conflate/misuse VOIP/SIP functions with true/proper 4G VOLTE.
My current router is a Huawei E5186s-22a ..... Which is a CAT-6 (@300mbps max) ++ 4x RJ45 LAN ports ++ 1x USB2 Port ++ 1x RJ11 Telephone port which effectively works as a LIMITED 3G ONLY Voice service using a normal telephone (== Auto-Drops from 4G -to- 3G when making/receiving phone calls, then auto-reverts back to 4G).
I've had that router for donkey's years, and have been very happy with it, BUT the 3G telephone functionality will die when the 3G service is switched off soon.
Therefore, I'm hoping to pick the brains of the members to suggest some reasonably priced replacements, please ..... My "Must Have" minimum requirements/specs are :-
1) ... True/Proper 4G VOLTE on an RJ11 for using a standard home phone system for call in & out.
2) ... At least TWO RJ45 LAN ports capable of 1Gbps to match my existing home network .... Ideally THREE or FOUR Ports like my E5186.
3) ... At least CAT-6 specs & bands (or higher) at 4G ... Higher CAT-spec might be better for future, but I'm not greedy.
4) ... 5G capability is NOT essential, as in my very rural area I am likely to be dead before 5G works here.
5) ... A USB2 or 3 port for network printing (like my E5186) would be nice, but not essential.
6) ... The router being Powered via a 12v Jack & Brick would be nice, but not essential as I can make other plans for O.T.R. if needed.
7) ... A 2.4GHz Wi-fi with 8-or-more users (the E5186 has 32) would be fine .... I don't use really Wi-fi at home (just for the odd guest) and I'm not fussed about 5GHz Wi-fi due to the limited range.
8) ... Dual (or better) External Ariel connectors.
9) ... I'm NOT looking for or needing a "Top Spec" or all-bells-&-whistles router, as my needs & wants are fairly simple in reality, so I don't really want to spend a relative high amount for features that I'd probably never use ... I'm also not fussed whether I buy a New unit OR a decent Used or S/H unit.
Over the past many years, I've grown quite fond of the reliability of the Huawei Router brand and have looked at possibilities such as the B612 / B618 / B628 / & B715, but I can't find enough info to be sure they genuinely do have a TRUE 4G VOLTE functionality out of the box.
However, I'm not blinkered, and would be quite happy to hear opinions on Other Brands of TRUE 4G VOLTE routers. I think starquake may have some good views as to what might suit me.
MANY THANKS in advance, Bob
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