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      Bee
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      Anyone have a Verizon USB LTE Modem working on PFSense?

      We'd like to use it for backup access.

      If so, can you tell me what model you are using?

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        1. mission critical end points and areas:
        The best solution is a Cradlepoint  device in my eyes, for sure not cheap but even working well.
        As an example Cradlepoint 1400 would be nice working.

        2. "self" made modem:
        Get a RaspBerry PI2 with Raspian or Ubuntu Linux on it, stitch in any USB LTE modem that works with verizon
        and you will be able to plug it in the pfSense box over the RJ45 GB LAN Port of the RAPI 2.0 to the pfsense WAN
        port and now you will be able to set up to Gateway groups and fail over rules and/or load balancing rules.

        Linux often comes with more driver support for those devices and might be using not more power
        as an ordinary external modem will do and the modem should be changed against a newer one
        according to new channels, more throughput or what ever and nothing must be changed in pfSense.

        3. External and internal adapter solution:
        According to your hardware basis you could use this adapter for internal usage.
        Or you will be able to get your hands on this external adapter where you will be
        able to insert any kind of miniPCIe modem but connect it then external over the USB
        port to your pfSense firewall.

        4. search options for the forum here or google:
        SierraWireless MC7710, MC7750, MC7770 and MC8470
        Sierra Wireless AirPrime Mini Cards MC73xx

        5. success stories about well known working modems:
        Known working modems 3G/4G
        Verizon - Sierra Wireless press release

        Sierra Wireless u330 USB LTE modem
        Verizon 4G rural Internet (pfSense)
        Verizon UML290
        another UML290

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