Can I run my 6500 on a wireless 4g connection to the Internet? And how?

JohnK2CIB

I want to install my 6500 in a remote area where no cable internet is provided.  But I have a decent 4G wireless signal from a cell tower.  Can I use that for the 6500 and how?

David

Paul Christensen, W9AC

David

JohnK2CIB

Paul Christensen, W9AC

Rick N0VT

David

If you want an easier setup and use I would suggest upgrading to v3.x for the SmartLink and improved bandwidth options to make for a better experience. I did the roll your own on v1.x and it works but the SmartLink makes much easier and less frustrating when troubleshooting. This for accessing the Flex. As Paul mention you may still want a dynamic DNS to run a VPN or secure web interface to be able to control other devices at the remote location.

Bob G W1GLV

Dump the VPN, SmartLink is much easier.

JohnK2CIB

Bob, can Smartlink work with a URL like myremote@ddns.net rather than a static numeric IP address?  Does it negotiate a direct connection between the client and server, or does the data flow through the SmartLink server?  The latter would add lots of latency.

David

SmartLink doesn't require a URL. It handles the issues of dynamic DNS, VPN, and the data flows directly between radio and the client. It is the easiest way to get up and running with the the Flex remotely. It also addresses the bandwidth issues more than a home brew VPN can. If you are wanting to run remote the cost of upgrading to v3.x is worth it.