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NETGEAR 4G LTE Broadband Modem Use LTE as Primary Internet Connection LB1120
Last Updated: January 21, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
501
Unverified
60
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WIFI
Micro SIM
SIM TYPE
Yes
3G
Review Analysis - 437 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Connectivity
191router, wifi, internet, hotspot, mobile
+67%
-33%
" ... You won't have wifi - you'll need to have a router or connect directly to your device with ethernet. ... If you're not wanting all the cool features, built-in wifi, or require the best - i think its a great little buy. ... "
" ... Works very well for specific applications where a cellular data connection is needed. ... It is a WIRED Cellular Router to which you insert a SIM provided by your cellular provider. ... - -Device would work well for a cellular backup to provide Internet access to a network (just plug it in your switch) ... [-- Compatible with these cellular carriers . ... plug in and go. ... Just use the hotspot device to start the account . ... "
" ... So he activated it on my account, I drove home, plugged it in, plugged my router into its ethernet port, and boom my whole network had internet! ... All the same, I am so grateful to always know that I can always have internet regardless of my cable company. ... "
" ... - Allows bridge mode ... "
" ... Great LTE modem. ... "
" ... Great modem that works great with our Union Wireless cell service. ... "
" ... from your phone) into the device, works perfectly on Verizon. ... "
" ... I wanted the Ethernet port so I could connect a printer and a router. ... I'm really happy I could use this instead of buying an expensive finicky Bluetooth receipt printer and use my native POS system. ... I imagine connecting an additional attanae would help as well. ... "
Network
107router, wifi, antenna, bars, external antenna
+71%
-29%
" ... I added external Proxicast antennas and got about a 10 db improvement. ... "
" ... Being a network guy for work, I have been happy with other Netgear products for the home, and this one is on the same par as their other equipment. ... You can use it as either a bridge or a router (I have a firewall that I run it thru, so I turned it into a bridge to just get an IP from the carrier and nothing else was needed). ... We can also use it when we travel so we don't rely on wifi from strange sources. ... "
" ... You will need a separate router to broadcast wifi. ... "
" ... This is a very basic router with decent enough internal antennas to get good service. ... I had the netgear external antenna but it did not perform well, so I'm back on the hunt for a good external antenna. ... "
" ... I live in a rural area, so this is my primary connection. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, great cellular signal, low power draw, working very well. ... "
" ... This works perfect for getting me wifi and I live in the country! ... "
" ... No wifi problem ... "
Usage
93setup, set, use, simple, easy to set
+90%
-10%
" ... Live in a rural area? ... "
" ... I had to look up some setup info but easy enough. ... "
" ... The modems configuration GUI is fairly intuitive to navigate and use. ... "
" ... Excellent, worked perfectly with my Verizon 4g sim card and was extremely easy to install. ... As usual, the netgear products are easy to work with and preformed great for the price. ... "
" ... Easy to install, doesn't require reboots all the time, very reliable. ... "
" ... Guess most people use their phone as hotspots - but I wasn't going to leave a perfectly good phone at that house. ... "
" ... It has 3 bars inside the house which is the same as my S9 phone. ... "
" ... Took me about 30 minutes to get it all set up. ... "
Calling
77sim, verizon, modem, activate, hotspot
+53%
-47%
" ... Excellent, worked perfectly with my Verizon 4g sim card and was extremely easy to install. ... "
" ... Except for having to watch a Youtube to figure out how to install the SIM card, setup was easy. ... "
" ... Getting used to sim card but otherwise works great. ... "
" ... - Very easy to set up, just pop in the SIM and do some minor configuration ... "
" ... Excellent, worked perfectly with my Verizon 4g sim card and was extremely easy to install. ... "
" ... I have been looking to be able to use my sim card as a connection since I figured out you could do that. ... "
" ... I paid 7 bucks for the code and one dollar at target for an H2O SIM card to set it up on the ATT plan. ... So in total for the signal booster, the SIM card, and the unlimited data plan I spent about 45 bucks total. ... "
" ... My combination is Verizon Fios, LB 2120 modem, Netgear Nighthawk Router, Netgear Mimo Antenna, with T-Moble Micro Sim Card. ... "
Reliability
56months, working, weeks, stopped working, quit
+43%
-57%
" ... This item is not fully functional. ... "
" ... This device is junk. ... "
" ... does not work. ... "
" ... Stopped after 3 months. ... "
" ... Literally two months in it immediately stopped working for no reason. ... "
" ... Then after a few weeks, would not connect to the carrier AT&T. ... "
" ... It would basically just stop working and a normal restart wouldn't work. ... I would have to hold down the reset button, then it would reboot and start working again. ... I had to do this more and more frequently until it basically became useless. ... "
" ... If it does that, I'll be happy, but it's a serious bother how it just randomly dies out or fails over. ... "
Software
36verizon, web, imei, google, 192
+47%
-53%
" ... Once I was able to get on line with my phone, I looked up the online owners manual and found the error codes and what they meant. ... "
" ... It's probably just a bug in the firmware, but they never update it. ... "
" ... Unreliable hardware coupled with worst technical support in the business. ... "
" ... Tried changing settings, checking everything, had to factory reset it. ... "
" ... It requires a hardware reset every few weeks of operation. ... I would guess it has a firmware bug. ... But no firmware upgrades are available. ... "
" ... There are no error messages telling you what's wrong, only "Disconnected from internet" which doesn't help. ... "
" ... There are no error messages telling you what's wrong, only "Disconnected from internet" which doesn't help. ... "
" ... I also have a router with tomato firmware installed so I sent the TTL of my traffic to 65 to avoid being throttled. ... "
Marketplace
33amazon, seller, refund, product, work
+9%
-91%
" ... I received a product in a box with the seal broken. ... "
" ... I bought this in January and it completely failed in March and I can’t get a replacement or my money back! ... "
" ... It is beyond the return window so I am going to eat $142. ... "
" ... The seller claimed it worked wuth AT&T which it does not. ... Returned UNOPENED still within the 30 day return policy but did not get full refund. ... Very disappointed at amazon for allowing this seller to continue to sell under false information. ... "
" ... So why 2 stars? ... "
" ... I cannot return this item now. ... "
" ... I have had but trouble and the support sucks and I would like a refund. ... "
" ... Ended up returning. ... "
Performance
29working, good, reboot, mobile, would
+69%
-31%
" ... Rock solid with good speeds, never going back to teleco locked equipment again. ... "
" ... Wait for it to boot. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly on boot up. ... "
" ... Carrier is Simple Mobile which runs on T-Mobile's towers, it's not super fast but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... Overall I am very satisfied with the performance and ease of use. ... "
" ... I’ve had it for a couple months now and it gets the desired speed I was looking for, I live literally in the middle of no where, no one services this area and I use a t-mobile SIM card on average I get around 30 down and 30 up but it’ll be different for anyone else. ... "
" ... Restart device to correct ... "
" ... That's more than enough speed for streaming video, etc. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
25refund, product, work, window, refused
+4%
-96%
" ... Past the return window, so now I have a $100+ Paperweight. ... "
" ... So why 2 stars? ... "
" ... I cannot return this item now. ... "
" ... The product did not work as described and when I tried to reach out to the vendor for a return they refused. ... Not only did they refuse a return, they refused to help me with the product. ... "
" ... I need to return it and get a new one it doesn’t work ... "
" ... It's now too late to return the unit. ... "
" ... I returned the device and they accepted the return. ... "
" ... The product did not work as described and when I tried to reach out to the vendor for a return they refused. ... Not only did they refuse a return, they refused to help me with the product. ... "
Price
18money, waste your money, worth the money, wasted, waste
+28%
-72%
" ... Do not waste your money with this piece of junk. ... "
" ... not worth the trouble ... "
" ... Not going to put anymore money into this solution, though. ... "
" ... MONEY diw the drain . ... "
" ... If it had continued worked it would have been great but it didn’t don’t waste your money or time on this ... "
" ... Just wasted 130 bucks! ... "
" ... Don't waste your time and money on this. ... "
" ... Bottom line is don't waste your money. ... "
Size
14sim card, one, fit, use, two
+57%
-43%
" ... This also means we can take it with us on trips and to campgrounds since it is so compact. ... "
" ... In my case the closest AT&T cell tower is two blocks down the street, so I mount the antenna on a window facing that direction (there are mobile apps you can use to find the nearest cell tower) and I get two extra bars. ... "
" ... Great product, doesn't loose connection like the jet pack did. ... "
" ... Love the compact device and simple to use! ... "
" ... I am impressed and if my Nighthawk doesn't workout the way I expect I will fall back to this unit. ... "
" ... We needed a WiFi for our business out here in No Where Alaska and it has been a great fit. ... "
" ... It's compact. ... "
" ... This is $120 and I bought another small portable unit for $49 that works better. ... "
Cable
12company, internet, satellite, country, zero
+75%
-25%
" ... I also ordered an automotive "cigarette lighter" power cable to test the unit in the car. ... "
" ... Using for backup for Xfinity and may cut the cord with this for good! ... "
" ... Of course (like buying insurance) since I bought this, my cable internet has mysteriously become relatively reliable again, and I have only needed this a few times. ... All the same, I am so grateful to always know that I can always have internet regardless of my cable company. ... "
" ... That's WAAAY better than satellite and many cable services. ... "
" ... I didn't want to spend a fortune every month on a business data package with the local telco or the cable company or wait days or weeks for them to come tear up my premises. ... "
" ... This device works well, and I have speeds out in the country that make cable or satellite unnecessary. ... "
" ... Recommend buying a antenna and the cables but overall great product, I got this due to the only provider being huges net and it was bad but now I have OTR mobile and it's great for rual or on the go amazing ... "
" ... some choose wireless, some wire, once you establish connection to tower, the rest is wire. ... "
Body
10simple, sim, device, compact, card
+60%
-40%
" ... Overall a fantastic device but it has cheap material. ... "
" ... This also means we can take it with us on trips and to campgrounds since it is so compact. ... "
" ... Love the compact device and simple to use! ... "
" ... It's compact. ... "
" ... This is $120 and I bought another small portable unit for $49 that works better. ... "
" ... - It's fairly idiot-proof (somewhat to a fault). ... Still, I bought this primarily for automatic failover, not for its ability to be future proof. ... "
Battery
10product, companies, charge, batteries
+20%
-80%
" ... No matter how much they advertise this product to be the savior of the people from internet companies that charge high, it performs poorly. ... "
" ... I should not have been charged for a new product. ... "
" ... Was on hold for an hour. ... "
" ... Was on hold for an hour. ... "
" ... They were suggesting we take the batteries out, there are no batteries with this unit. ... "
" ... Returned and was charged an unpublished $10.00 restocking fee. ... "
" ... Downside there is no battery so I guess I need to haul around a generator if I want it to work wherever I go. ... "
" ... No rechargeable battery. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
9seller, vendor, sold, buy, weeks
+22%
-78%
" ... I would consider buying this product at a local vendor rather than on Amazon from this vendor. ... "
" ... I would consider buying this product at a local vendor rather than on Amazon from this vendor. ... "
" ... don’t buy from this seller. ... "
" ... The seller claimed it worked wuth AT&T which it does not. ... Very disappointed at amazon for allowing this seller to continue to sell under false information. ... "
" ... I think giving this seller even 1 star would be generous . ... "
" ... Dead on arrival. ... "
" ... Bad call Amazon. ... "
Lagging
7would, working, restart, reset
+29%
-71%
" ... It would basically just stop working and a normal restart wouldn't work. ... I would have to hold down the reset button, then it would reboot and start working again. ... "
" ... Works well until it hangs up and needs to be rebooted. ... "
" ... I would give this 5 stars, except it often drops off or randomly resets. ... "
" ... I either have to wait for it to cut back over, or I have to reboot the device and HOPE that it sees my primary connection as up, again. ... "
" ... Frequently resets for no apparent reason. ... "
Features
7light, features, mode, lte
+57%
-43%
" ... If not you will get the orange light of deaf lol. ... "
" ... If not you will get the orange light of deaf lol. ... "
" ... - Allows bridge mode ... "
" ... The orange power light is solid. ... "
Remote
5use, monitor, bought, sort, login
+20%
-80%
" ... A factory reset restores operation, but that's a real PITA if you're depending on this to provide connectivity to a remote location you want to monitor. ... "
" ... If your use is remote, this problem is a show stopper. ... "
" ... *** There’s no remote login (192.168.5.1) until it’s attached. ... "
" ... So if im near it, its not big deal but inconvenience, but when im remote, im SOL. ... I use it maily to monitor my remote camp vitals and thats why i bought it but now it sucks. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
5box
-100%
" ... There was a small window discrepancy in the delivery date which skewed the date the item could be returned by. ... "
" ... There was a small window discrepancy in the delivery date which skewed the date the item could be returned by. ... "
" ... I received a product in a box with the seal broken. ... "
" ... When I did a system check I realized that the model I received was LB1120. ... I checked the box and I says LB2120 in the box. ... "
" ... Dead on arrival. ... "
Storage
3monthly, gb
+100%
" ... The monthly cost for my service is about the same as my Hughesnet monthly but instead of a measly 32 GB before throttling I get 300 GB! ... "
" ... This product was so simple to set up and was even able to use my phones T mobile SD card. ... "
" ... This product was so simple to set up and was even able to use my phones T mobile SD card. ... "
Comfort
3+33%
-67%
" ... Appears to be due to a firm wear update and there is no solution. ... "
" ... Appears to be due to a firm wear update and there is no solution. ... "
Battery / Charging
3companies, charge
+33%
-67%
" ... No matter how much they advertise this product to be the savior of the people from internet companies that charge high, it performs poorly. ... "
" ... I should not have been charged for a new product. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
3G: Yes
Calling
Sim Type: Micro SIM
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