Bought to provide a WiFi network in our touring caravan in conjunction with a GiffGaff O2 SIM card renewable on a monthly basis and so far I’m delighted with its performance. Granted it’s only as good as the strength of the phone network in the area but so far it’s regularly provided reliable download speeds and works extremely well with a Firestick when streaming Netflix/ iPlayer etc and with phones. Very satisfied with purchase.

The speed is slow. 4G on iphone 14 pro max is faster than 4G on this router. That is the only drawback I can think of.

The TP-Link AC750 Dual Band 4G LTE Router is a solid choice for anyone in need of a reliable and fast internet connection on the go. I recently purchased this router for a road trip and found it to be a great investment.

First off, the setup was a breeze. The router comes with a SIM card slot and is compatible with most major 4G LTE networks. Once I inserted my SIM card and plugged in the router, I was up and running within minutes. The router also comes with an intuitive web interface, which made it easy to customize settings and manage my network.

The speed and reliability of the connection were also impressive. The AC750 Dual Band router utilizes dual-band Wi-Fi technology, which allows for faster speeds and better range than traditional routers. This proved to be especially useful when traveling in rural areas with spotty cell service, as the router was able to pick up a stronger signal and provide a more stable connection.

Overall, I was very impressed with the TP-Link AC750 Dual Band 4G LTE Router. It offers fast and reliable internet connectivity on the go and is easy to set up and use. While it may be on the pricier side compared to other routers, the portability and speed make it worth the investment for anyone who needs a reliable internet connection while traveling.

Once you get the product, all you need to do is insert the mobile SIM in the slot, turn it on and connect to the WiFi name/password shown on the sticker.

That’s it really.

There are ways to fiddle using apps, web interface etc. but those are optional and you don’t have to do it if you don’t like to do.

The speed depends on your mobile SIM’s signal and capacity. It shows lights with 3 bars. For best speed you need all 3 bars lit. With 2 bars lit you should still get acceptable internet. But if it shows 1 bar only, you better use a SIM from different network.

Be aware that this is a 4G device, so even if your SIM supports 5G, at most it can offer 4G speed.

This is a great option if you need internet at a location temporarily without going thru broadband contract (make sure your SIM doesn’t have lengthy contract as you should be able to change SIM if necessary).

How it is different from turning on mobile hotspot in your phone? Well, if you work 8-10 hours a day, the mobile will lose battery very quickly and it may get very hot. This device is mains powered so no such issue.

You can’t get fiber quality broadband from this, but it works fine on watching online movies, YouTube, Teams/Zoom calls etc. If you play online games like XBOX which downloads data on the fly, then this device won’t suit you. You also can’t do advanced stuff like static IP, DNS forwarding etc.

If you have a Network Attached Storage (NAS) drive, it works if you connect the NAS drive with this router via cable. Devices connected to same WiFi should be able to see the NAS drive.

This is very easy to set up and works really well . Obviously internet speed is dependent on the SIM card/Network and 4G speed. Is much better than using the phone as a hotspot , stronger signal and you don’t drain the phone battery . I have linked various devices .. phone, tablet , printer and Freesat box , Smart TV and wireless booster to the network using ethernet cables and the WiFi signal.
However I do have a gripe about the router and the SIM card slot .. Mobile phone manufacturers have found a way to make the SIM card easy to insert and keep secure , why can’t TP Link? They provide a small flimsy plastic cradle and then give you a tiny self adhesive label to hold it in place. VERY UNSATISFACTORY. Obviously an afterthought . And not easy to change the SIM to a different network ! Just get a mobile phone and see how they do it!
And can you make the the WPS button larger/ easy to see and just put it on the front of the router so that it is easy to find/push.
It’s just another case of designers not actually using the products they design. If only the consumer was considered, now that is a novel idea.
Would have given it 5 stars otherwise.

Purchased as an emergency router to cover for loss of home broadband (TalkTalk, again, and there’s a 3 week wait for an engineer). Some tips and observations:

The house in question (my other half’s) is also in a mobile not-spot, so you might be wondering if this was a good idea. Well despite no reception at all (not even 2g, for texts or calls) downstairs, we found one corner of one room that had 4G. Fancy that! Turns out it’s more or less in line of sight with the distant cellphone tower some miles away. Also 4G in one corner of the loft.

We quickly tired of taking turns to stand in the corner on our phones, so I looked into mobile 4G options. Initially looking at small Mifi units which work the same and are portable, but actually, what we wanted was wifi around the house and the same features as our landline router. Some reviews of the small Mifi units say they have limited wifi range – great for in a car, caravan or around a table – but not for a whole house. And they don’t have ethernet out connectors (critical if you want to extend wifi with powerline adapters for example, or connect a wired network item like a printer or camera).

So that led me to purchase this unit, as for all intents and purposes, it’s just like your normal landline router, but takes a sim card.

I decided to stick with the network that works up to 4G on my phone which in this case is GiffGaff. Some reviews and some Q&A state this takes a smaller SIM card, it does not, it takes a FULL sized SIM card. But don’t worry because assuming you’re ordering a SIM card for this from your preferred network, most are full sized with easy snap outs for the smaller sizes, so all eventualities are covered.

Now one tip… I suggest you set this up somewhere where reception is guaranteed, I did mine at home in the city where 4G is full power and full speed. It just makes it easier to get started, then install where it’s needed and if it doesn’t work well you know it’s the reception.

Installation was easy. Quick start guide included. Note that for GiffGaff it didn’t automatically work, you need to connect to the router (in my case I just did it via wireless and typed in the router URL as shown in the quickstart guide) to go through the wizard, GiffGaff was selectable from the drop down menu. Once selected it then magically connected. Once done, just power off then power back up where you want it – no more setting up needed, it just connects by itself, like your phone would.

Second tip.. ignore the coverage maps. The place this is installed is not in a 4G area according to the GiffGaff/O2 maps but works in one corner of one room. Initially 2 bars of 4G then 3 bars when I rotated it 90 degrees!! You can either order free SIMs from the various networks and try them or see where your phone gets coverage and stick with the same provider.

The speed… wow… I mean you don’t expect 4G internet in a rural “not spot” to be faster than the landline and yes we are lucky to get it from one location upstairs, but 13Mb to 14Mb download and 1.5Mb upload and 35ms ping… TalkTalk landline is 12Mb tops. That’s measured, by the way, over wireless on an old 2010 Macbook downstairs in the kitchen so I am sure the actual speed is higher (I will speedtest on ethernet at some point to check).

The range of the Wifi is really good. Fast connection downstairs under the router, and fast one room either side downstairs. Patchy in the lounge which is downstairs and two rooms across on the 2010 Macbook, but fine on my Moto phone there and the iPad (assume they have newer and better wifi chips built in).

Fast enough to handle two people surfing. Little in the way of drop outs etc but that would be quite network dependent anyway.

But data usage… OMG. My final tip. If you have been offline for a while and are using a limited data package (say up to 2Gb a month), PLEASE disable auto updates on your devices and PC and iPads etc. Because when they finally connect they will slurp updates and that can be 1Gb gone. One phone alone used 200mb updating. You will need to educate the household about NOT playing video. Or explore a 20-30GB plan so you don’t need to worry.

One downside of this sort of internet connection… you WILL get irritated when surfing because every freaking advert and auto play video will cost you money. An adblocker is a must with a 4G router.

I never thought I’d say it, but this is a viable alternative to landline mobile in terms of speed and uptime, on all aspects apart from ongoing cost of the data. And it’s a pretty useful backup to have if internet is critical to you and your landline provider is flakey.