Can i Use the USB port on my router to share my phones 4GLTE?

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Can i Use the USB port on my router to share my phones 4GLTE?

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Can i Use the USB port on my router to share my phones 4GLTE?
Can i Use the USB port on my router to share my phones 4GLTE?
2020-10-01 13:01:11
Model: TL-WR902AC  
Hardware Version: V3
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Hello can i use the USB port for my router to share my phones data connection for internet?

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Re:Can i Use the USB port on my router to share my phones 4GLTE?
2020-10-01 16:32:59

@AnthonyD 

 

Hi Anthony,  It is possible.  Section 4.2.2 of the UserGuide talks about this.  Compatibility is another thing though.  The Compatibility with 3g/4g network adapters in the US is very low and many that were compatible are several years old.  Its one of the reasons 3g/4g products are sold here.    Take a look at the UG and let us know if that helps.

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2020-10-01 16:39:22

@Carl 

 

Can i plug my  android phone in the USB cable and share its separate data connection instead of a 4GLTE/3G usb stick let me know if that is possible ASAP

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2020-10-01 16:41:08

@AnthonyD 

 

Honestly, I'd doubt it.  Its not something we have tested.  What you can do is put the TL-WR902AC in hotspot mode and connect to your phone's hotspot feature and then create a network that way. 

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2020-10-01 16:45:25

@Carl  Is there way to share it without consuming the phones battery?

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2020-10-01 16:56:27

@AnthonyD 

 

No but if your are in a stationary location you can keep the phone plugged in and use the hotspot feature. 

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2020-10-01 16:58:55

@Carl 

 

wont that degrade the battery?

 

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Re:Can i Use the USB port on my router to share my phones 4GLTE?
2020-10-02 17:36:29

@AnthonyD 

 

Depends on the phone and the type of battery.  Most batteries today are Smart Batteries that stop charging when at 100%.  I personally have an iPhone 8 since its launch and most of the time i have it plugged in or on a wireless charger and  its battery capacity is 88% which is from 3 years of constant use.  

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