X. WAN
Expired3G / 4G Dongle Setup
DrayTek Vigor routers with USB ports can attach a supported 4G, 3G or LTE modem and use that modem for Internet access, as the WAN3 or WAN4 interface.
This guide details how to check that your modem is being detected by the router and configure the router to use the modem for Internet access.
Prerequisites
- A Vigor Router supporting USB Dongles
- A compatible USB 3G / 4G Dongle (please see our supported dongle list here
- The SIM card supplied by your mobile company
- A suitable contract with your mobile phone company
Test your 3G /4G Modem First!
We recommend that you firstly connect your USB dongle to a PC and test it thoroughly using the instructions provided by the supplier. This is to ensure that it works correctly, and that you have coverage in your area. If all is well, you can then setup the router for use with your 3G/4G device. Don't forget to install the SIM card into the dongle. Disconnect the adapter from the PC when installing or removing a SIM card.
APN List
Network Compatibility
The compatibility list below is for known UK mobile providers:
| PPP Settings for: | APN | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allpay | gprsconnect.com | ||
| Airtel-Vodafone Channel Islands | airtel-ci-gprs.com | ||
| ASDA Mobile UK - EE MVNO | everywhere | eesecure | secure |
| ASDA Mobile UK - Vodafone MVNO | asdamobiles.co.uk | web | web |
| BT Mobile UK | btmobile.bt.com | bt | bt |
| Delight Mobile UK | internet | ||
| EE | everywhere | ||
| FreedomPop | 3internet | ||
| giffgaff UK | giffgaff.com | giffgaff | |
| globalgig UK SIM | mbb.voiamo.net | ||
| iD Mobile | id | ||
| JT (Jersey Telecom) | pepper | ||
| Lebara UK | uk.lebara.mobi | wap | wap |
| Life Mobile | tslpaygnet | ||
| Lyca Mobile UK | data.lycamobile.co.uk | lmuk | plus |
| Manx Telecom - Isle of Man | 3gpronto | ||
| MobiData | mbb.voiamo.net | ||
| o2 UK - Contract SIM | mobile.o2.co.uk | web | web |
| o2 UK - PAYG dongle SIM | m-bb.o2.co.uk | web | web |
| Orange UK - Older SIMs | orangeinternet | ||
| Orange UK | everywhere | eesecure | secure |
| Post Office Mobile | everywhere | eesecure | secure |
| Shebang | mob.shebang.net | ||
| Sure Mobile | internet | ||
| T-mobile UK - Older SIMs | general.t-mobile.uk | ||
| T-mobile UK | everywhere | eesecure | secure |
| Talkmobile UK - Contract SIM | mobile.talkmobile.co.uk | wap or | wap or |
| Talkmobile - PAYG SIM | payg.talkmobile.co.uk | wap or | wap or |
| TalkTalk | mobile.talktalk.co.uk | wap | wap |
| Tesco Mobile UK | prepay.tesco-mobile.com | tescowap | password |
| The People's Operator - Contract SIM | tslpaymnet | ||
| The People's Operator - Prepay SIM | tslpaygnet | ||
| Three UK | 3internet | ||
| Vectone UK | webuk.mundio.com | ||
| Virgin UK | goto.virginmobile.co.uk | user | |
| Vodafone UK - Contract SIM | internet | web | web |
| Vodafone UK - 2GB PAYG dongle SIM | ppbundle.internet | web | web |
| Vodafone UK - 2GB PAYG MiFi SIM | ppbundle.internet *or* pp.internet | web | web |
| Vodafone UK - 1GB PAYG dongle SIM | pp.internet | web | web |
| Vodafone UK - 250MB PAYG dongle SIM | smart | web | web |
| Vodafone UK - 1GB no expiry PAYG dongle SIM | pp.bundle *or* pp.internet | web | web |
| Vodafone UK - PAYG iPad SIM | smart | web | web |
| Vodafone UK - 250MB PAYG tablet SIM | smart | web | web |
| Vodafone UK - PAYG SIM - 2015 |
pp.vodafone.co.uk | web | web |
| White Mobile | tslpaygnet |
DrayTek are not responsible and have no control over local network/provider operations, nor make any claim over specific network compatibility. Please assure yourself that the router will be compatible with your chosen cellular network and provider and that you have adequate signal coverage before committing to any contract term. Please also ensure that your chosen provider and the tariff allows access to all of your required applications (e.g. VPN, VoIP, Messaging etc.) as many packages exist, some blocking certain data types.
- First Published: 22/03/2013
- Last Updated: 22/04/2021