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08 Jul 2022 17:56 #1 by teithiwr
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Hi, I've just got a 2927k with the intention of using it to load balance a FTTC connection and a Starlink satellite connection. Getting the satellite installed properly is taking some time and, at the moment, my link to it is using a wifi USB dongle into a pc, connected to its wireless router. I see that the Draytek will accept a 3g/4g/LTE usb dongle but will it take a wifi dongle?

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09 Jul 2022 09:37 #2 by piste basher
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Not sure what you're asking here. Firstly, afaik a 2927k doesn't exist. Not knowing anything about your satellite router, I assume there's a reason for not using a cable connection to the Draytek? If you need to connect via wifi, the 2927ac models have a facility to connect a WAN via a wifi hotspot connection; unfortunately the 2927ax model doesn't.

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09 Jul 2022 22:57 #3 by teithiwr
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I’m just quoting the Draytek models page which says the the wired version is a K. https://www.draytek.co.uk/products/business/vigor-2927-series .

It’s the one that I’ve got. When I get the Starlink installed and get an Ethernet adapter, then I’ll be able to have 2 wired wan connections but atm the satellite access is only through its Wi-Fi router. If I want failback or balancing with my fttc connection then a Wi-Fi input into the router seems the only way.

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10 Jul 2022 07:44 #4 by ianfretwell
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I think you'll find the 'K' means its black... You'll note that all 2927 models end with -K. So you have a '2927' that's all.

You'd have been better off getting one with onboard 'ac' WiFi in the first place (as mentioned above) then you'd have been able to do what you're suggesting without requiring any kind of dongle in the first place.

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12 Jul 2022 17:53 #5 by teithiwr
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Probably would have been better with a different model, but I've got what I've got. Still trying to find out whether, with what I've got. it's possible?

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12 Jul 2022 18:14 #6 by desquinn
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never heard of someone using a wifi dongle and do not remember seeing any on the support chart so do not think there is any hope. Supported usb 3/4 G dongle and a simcard would work though. Access point that can bridge into wan2 should work as well.

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