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Verizon Mifi 7730l Hotspot will not work with Flex apps or software

Dennis Daniel KM6DF
Dennis Daniel KM6DF Member ✭✭
I can not get Smartlink to work through my new Verizon Mifi 7730l. I can get Smartlink to work fine on my Samsung 5S perfectly so I know I have everything registered properly. Does anyone have a step by step on how to setup the Mifi 7730l for Smartlink. 

Answers

  • Chuck White
    Chuck White Member ✭✭
    edited March 2018
    It has been my experience with Verizon Wireless hotspots that they do not provide a "public" IP address for the hotspot, therefore you cannot find it from the outside world. The hotspot is behind a NAT router somewhere in Verizon's network, which cannot be port forwarded. You might be able to pay extra to have them provide a true "public" IP address, but otherwise, I think you may be out of luck.
  • Jim Gilliam
    Jim Gilliam Member ✭✭
    edited March 2018

    I wonder if it would work through a VPN?

  • Bill -VA3WTB
    Bill -VA3WTB Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2018
    It would be to bad to have to use VPN as smartlink is so slick and nothing to configure. But we do what we have to.
  • WX7Y
    WX7Y Member ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    These are just little Routers so just log into it and try to do a port forward for it,  I have the Verizon NETGEAR 791L and it works very well on that model.

    Bret
    WX7Y

  • Dennis Daniel KM6DF
    Dennis Daniel KM6DF Member ✭✭
    edited March 2018
    Thank you all. I have seen all the same postings and was hoping there was a new fix for this hotspot. again I can use my Samsung phone with no problem but was hoping to setup a network in my motorhome with the 7730l and stop using my phone. I'll keep playing with it and see if I can make it work 
  • Dennis Daniel KM6DF
    Dennis Daniel KM6DF Member ✭✭
    edited March 2018
    Well I give up and returning the 7730l and will order the NETGEAR 791L from Amazon. Brent how did you set yours up? 
    Dennis
  • WX7Y
    WX7Y Member ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    I just turned it on and configured the WiFi and away it went,  just like your Samsung phone I would think.
    I have also used my Samsung Phone for a hotspot. 

    This past weekend, the 791L worked with my IPAD and my Laptop, With the Maestro I had to redo the SmartLink connection on the radio for some reason when I got home. 

    good luck

    Bret
    WX7Y

  • Dennis Daniel KM6DF
    Dennis Daniel KM6DF Member ✭✭
    edited March 2018
    I will have it in few days and will report back. Again thanks Dennis
  • Dennis Daniel KM6DF
    Dennis Daniel KM6DF Member ✭✭
    edited October 2019
    Ok my new Netgear 791L came yesterday setup WiFi and everything is now working very easy and a no brained . iPad, iPhone and maestro all are working in less than 10 min. Bret thanks for the help. It would be helpful to have a list of compatible equipment ,apps and software that will work with FlexRadio 6000 series it would save time and money.
  • WX7Y
    WX7Y Member ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    Yea would be nice but who would maintain the list. That is kinda hard thing to do with as fast as hardware changes these days. Bret WX7Y
  • Dennis Daniel KM6DF
    Dennis Daniel KM6DF Member ✭✭
    edited March 2018
    Agreed. However it woul be best to check here before you buy. At least you know what is working out there.
  • Ernest - W4EG
    Ernest - W4EG Member ✭✭
    edited March 2018
    Start one now.

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