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[Need2Knw]

I am looking for a 3G mobile broadband wireless router WITH dual band frequencies and 4 gigabyte ports OR could the DAP-1350 be connected to my DIR 655 that at least has the gigabyte ethernet ports? (Would I connect it to the Internet port or to one of the Ethernet ports and turn the 655 into an access point?)
I have a sprint 250u Sierra USB for my Internet. There isn't anything else available where I live, and don't even get me started on satellite Internet
What I'd like to do is have an Internet connection with a wireless router with dual band frequencies and at least 4 gigabyte switch ports to share a NAS device that I'm going to buy in the near future along with a printer and surveillance camera. That way I don't have to have multiple wireless devices to connect to for what I want to be able to do.
Any suggestions?
Need 2 know, thanks.

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!
What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on routers web page under status.
What region are you located? What part of the world do you live in?

Does your DIR-655 router have the following option on the routers web page? Setup/USB Settings/3G USB Adapter? If not then the 655 probably does not support this configuration.

I highly recommend contacting D-Link Sales and talk to a rep about what particular D-Link model router would be best suited to use with the 3G usb ISP you have. There are DIR-400 series routers I think that support this. The DGL-4500 had this option however it's no longer in production and support has ended.  Was a great router too. 

As for GB ports, Most all DIR series routers include Gb ports, accept for some lower end models like the DIR 601 and 600. Those are mainly 100Mb ports. Dual banded routers are anything DIR-800 series.. The DIR-857 doesn't have the 3G USB option. I'd have to check if the DIR-825 or any others do

If your wanting to work with NAS and routers, I highly recommend using a external GB network switch between the router and NAS. This will eliminate any un-necessary router processing that can and will impede file xfer performance.
It would look like this:
ISP Modem>DIR-655><Gb Network Switch<>All other wired devices connected to switch.

Let us know how it goes and what D-Link comes up with for a 3G USB solution.

[Need2Knw]

I have the B hardware version, and I'm on firmware version 2.00NA
As for region...what do you mean?

[Need2Knw]

I'm not home right now but I'm certian that it doesn't have the 3G USB adapter option.
I went into the router's webpage last night and looked but I only had two options.
I tried connecting it to the USB Port on the router and tried using the Shareport Utility but it wouldn't connect to the internet. It recognized the device and I could connect to it but it couldn't load the drivers to interface with the router and connect to the internet.
I reset the router yesterday after all that so if you have any suggestions I could try doing something else. Do you have any suggestions? (maybe updating firmware?)

[FurryNutz]

What region are you located? This is kind of important. Were not trying to track you down. There are just regions and different FW versions that should be used for each region for these routers.

You could try updating FW however not sure if anything could be fixed by doing that.
What version of shareport ar you using? You could try using v4 Shareport if your not using that already. You can find that on the DIR-825 site.

[Need2Knw]

I just looked up the DIR-825 on D-Link's website and it didn't say anything about supporting a 3G USB adapter. I checked in FAQ and selected the question: Is 3G supported with my D-Link router?

AND this is their answer: Currently, the DIR-412 Mobile Broadband Wireless Router is the only D-Link router that is 3G compatible. The DIR-412 supports 3G USB adapters complying with HSUPA/HSDPA/EV-DO/TD-SCDMA networks and works with most major cellular carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, Rogers, Telus, Bell, etc).

Which is strange beacuse when I did a Google search for the DIR-825 I looked at PC MAG's review of the router (from March 2009) it says that it Pros are:
USB port supports 3G, network access to attached printers, hard drives. Simultaneous dual-band mode. Offers extensive networking features, including powerful access scheduler and guest access provisions

SO I'm assuming that because I'm in the states and ISPs don't like broadband to be shared now-a-days, I can't have the option of having 3G USB adapater support on my router.

That's what you mean by region right? Because I live in East Texas if that's what you're asking for. When you say region I'm thinking about regions for DVD's and the sort.

[FurryNutz]

It might have been supported on the Rev A version of the DIR-825.

I figured that the only current models are the DIR-400 series. There is 3 forums on there for them. 

I think you need to check one o the DIR-400 series routers out if your only ISP option is 3G.

So your NA(North America) There is EU and other regions for this router so just wanted to know what region so we can make the proper suggestion for FW. I'm currently using v2.10NA on mine however I don't have 3G so I'll have to look to see and I presume that 3G support isn't there.

I would recommend contacting D-Link Sales on the phone and talk to some one about the DIR-400 Series routers to get the details on what you really need.

Sorry there isn't any land line ISPs available where your at. 

[Need2Knw]

That's just my luck. If only I had understood broadband and networking back when the major carrier's had unlimited plans. Then I could have just been grandfathered into the new 4G speeds that they offer now.

Ok well let me see what D-Link says about the DIR-412.

[FurryNutz]

Marketing for ya.  Keep us posted. Hope there is something out there that will work for you.

[Need2Knw]

Ok so D-Link says that the DIR-412 does not support my 3G USB device. So much for that.
So now I am looking at the DIR-450 and am looking for a compatible Air Card that I can switch over to my plan. Hopefully I can find one so that I can create a fixed broadband Internet connection.

Of course I could just go and look for a router that is compatible with my 3g adapter. 

Too bad D-Link. I really like their products but if I have to find another brand then I must.

Let me see how it all adds up. $ wise that is.

[FurryNutz]

http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/work/wireless-mobile-broadband/dir-450-3g-mobile-router-for-ev-do-networks

Kind of spendy however I presume this router will handle your needs. It's still Live and being supported.

[FurryNutz]

I just checked ebay, there are several on there for less than $100. A couple less than $50. You might review one of them and see. Let me know if you need any more help.

I would review the specs as well:
http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/work/wireless-mobile-broadband/dir-450-3g-mobile-router-for-ev-do-networks

[Need2Knw]

Too bad my ISP doesn't support GSM.

This little router seems like it would be ok.

http://www.zoomtel.com/products/4530.html

[FurryNutz]

Please review some of the link and ebay for the DIR-450. See if that will work for you.

[Need2Knw]

Ok...so after doing some searching, I think I will get the Pantech PX-500 Sprint Cardbus because I can attach an external antena, and the D-Link DIR 450. I can get the Air Card for $8 and then the router for $55. All used.   
OORRR....
If I had the $$$$  I could buy this fancy router.

http://3gstore.com/product/3009_cradlepoint-mbr1400.html

Looks like it has what I am looking for and it supports my current 3G USB modem adapter.