Family member borrowed a Alcatel Linkzone 2 (T-Mobile apparently) from their local library to see if it provides better broadband than their DSL service. They've tested the Linkzone 2's USB-C port direct to their computer's USB port and can access broadband. Windows 10 shows it connected as "Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device ". Connecting the computer to the Linkzone 2's WiFi hotspot also works for accessing broadband. However they attempt to connect the Linkzone 2's USB to their RT-AC68U running latest firmware they are unable to get the Asus router to properly use the device for broadband access. When Linkzone 2 connected the Asus interface indicates "alcatel mobilebroadband" as a USB device. They are unclear what settings they should use on the 3G/4G USB modem page or Dual WAN page.
They've done trial and error with various settings to no effect. Only thing that has worked for them is to put the router into Repeater Mode and connect using WiFi.
Any suggestions on what they should try to get USB mode working? Anyone ever use a Alcatel Linkzone 2 with an Asus router? Searching SNBforums doesn't turn up much of anything on using this specific device with Asus routers.
They've done trial and error with various settings to no effect. Only thing that has worked for them is to put the router into Repeater Mode and connect using WiFi.
Any suggestions on what they should try to get USB mode working? Anyone ever use a Alcatel Linkzone 2 with an Asus router? Searching SNBforums doesn't turn up much of anything on using this specific device with Asus routers.