Post 2771848 by rmsilva@mamot.fr
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(DIR) Post #2771183 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T15:03:47Z
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Does anyone have any experience with routers that have a sim slot? I'm thinking about if I will be able to keep my Nextcloud server online during my upcoming move.
(DIR) Post #2771260 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T15:07:07Z
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It would also be nice to get a router with a sim slot for failover to increase my selfhosted service reliability.
(DIR) Post #2771423 by Matter@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T15:15:42Z
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@kelbot You're using dynamic DNS then right? And apparently a new Router with 5G capability came out at CES, not that that'll be useful any time soon
(DIR) Post #2771468 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T15:18:47Z
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@Matter Yes. The Turris Omnia seems like it would be perfect. It is expensive though.https://omnia.turris.cz/en/
(DIR) Post #2771592 by DistroJunkie@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T15:25:15Z
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@kelbot That would be a nice feature. I suppose you could hook up a permanent cell modem.
(DIR) Post #2771667 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T15:29:27Z
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@DistroJunkie Yeah, a ting sim card that only charges you for the data you use should be a good inexpensive way to have a backup connection in case you need it. That would be a very good thing to have if you were hosting things that some family and friends were relying on.
(DIR) Post #2771848 by rmsilva@mamot.fr
2019-01-08T15:39:15Z
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@kelbot the Turris Omnia is very nice, a maybe less expensive but more DIY approach could be one of these:https://www.pcengines.ch/apu3c4.htmWith maybe https://opnsense.org installed.
(DIR) Post #2771920 by Matter@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T15:41:54Z
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@kelbot You can host Nextcloud on that as well then š. It's also my dream router, no way to justify it though.
(DIR) Post #2772123 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T15:50:18Z
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@MatterI could maybe justify it if I started being responsible for family and friends' files and other services that needed to be reliable. It could also make sense in that it should last you a lot longer than cheaper consumer routers due to its open nature and great expandability.
(DIR) Post #2775791 by kev@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T18:05:03Z
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@kelbot many have USB ports that allow you plug in a mifi device.
(DIR) Post #2776087 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T18:16:03Z
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@kevI saw some of those GL inet travel routers that support that. How do I know what devices will work?
(DIR) Post #2776619 by kev@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T18:39:22Z
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@kelbot usually the router documentation will tell you. However, Iām yet to plug one in to a routers usb and not have it work.
(DIR) Post #2778156 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T19:41:24Z
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@kevIs there particular brand of dongle that is reputable?
(DIR) Post #2779537 by kev@fosstodon.org
2019-01-08T20:36:08Z
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@kelbot I have a heuwei (or however you spell it)