Which is faster ?

[Denna]

I'm trying to connect an Asus RT-AC88U to a mobile hotspot for Internet access.

The hotspot supports USB 2.0 and 802.11ac up to 433 Mbps.

Which should be faster ?

USB connection from the router to the hotspot.

Connect the router to the hotspot through a wireless media bridge/extender via 5 GHz.​

 

[thiggins]

The router''s USB can't be used for hotspot tethering.

 

[Denna]

thiggins,

Currently, the router running the current version of Asuswrt-Merlin is connected to the hotspot via USB and is working.​

 

[Zirescu]

What mobile hotspot are you using?

 

[thiggins]

thiggins,

Currently, the router running the current version of Asuswrt-Merlin is connected to the hotspot via USB and is working.​

My apologies for my error.
Leave it alone. USB 3.0 will not limit your speed and will be more reliable than WiFi

 

[thiggins]

What mobile hotspot are you using?

Read earlier in the thread

 

[Zirescu]

I meant, what make/model of mobile hotspot. Might be nice to have as a backup solution for home.

 

[thiggins]

I meant, what make/model of mobile hotspot. Might be nice to have as a backup solution for home.

He is using an LG tablet that has a hotspot feature.

 

[RMerlin]

Asus supports Android tethering, however your result might vary based on your actual device.

Wifi-based tethering (also known as "wireless client mode") is not supported.

 

[Denna]

What mobile hotspot are you using?

It's an LG V521WG aka LG G Pad X 8.0.