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Receive calls and texts from a mobile modem on Windows 10

Other posts on SuperUser about this issue are either too old to be useful, are for a different operating system, or are not exactly what I am looking for. Background I have a Windows 10-on-Arm cellular connected tablet, (Galaxy Book2, SM-W737A) that…
Gabriel Fair
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Wi-Fi hand off between access points?

I have a long house, and must use two wireless access points to get full coverage. I also have terrible cell coverage so I often use Wi-Fi calling on my android phone to accommodate. However, when I walk from one side of the house to the other, the…
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Any way to bond 2 3G wireless USB keys on a single PC?

I have 2 USB dongles for 2 different carriers, both of which offer 3G speeds. Is there a way to bond them together, and used them at the same time, in order to increase speed? EDIT: I need this in order to stream video, at a higher bit-rate than…
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Why can’t I access a device with 4G modem connection over the internet when I can connect to another device with a 4G connection without issue?

I have a Raspberry Pi device where I use a 4G modem (D-Link DWM-222) to connect it to the internet. The interface PPP0 gets an IP and everything works great. I was thinking that I would get a public IP and be able to connect to this device over the…
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Can you wirelessly sync a Windows 7 phone (HTC Trophy) without leaving it plugged in to charge for 15 mins?

The only way I know of to sync my HTC Trophy wirelessly is to plug it in to the wall to charge, after which it will automatically sync after X number of minutes. However, most of the time I want to sync my phone without having to search for my USB…
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Is there such a thing as an IP femtocell, and what does it do?

My dad mentioned a co-worker suggested using a device, that might use CDMA to route calls through IP to save costs on a certain overseas project we're on- since our home base is quite far from there. I've never heard of such a device, so if it does…
Journeyman Geek
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Is it possible to use T-Mobile's 3G network on the airplane?

So that I can go online? Does it have signal in the air?
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What kind of hardware would I need pick up cellular frequencies on my computer?

I recently became curious about what it would take to observe cellular activity in the area on my computer. Obviously the necessary hardware wouldn't be standard, but does any hardware exist that would make this possible. I did some Googling and…
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How does Windows 10 determine if a connection is cellular?

We have a network with 60 clients (not all on our domain) that connect to a single very bandwidth constrained Internet connection (VSAT satellite - 6Mbps, 800ms latency). We have various ways to manage the bandwidth, but ideally we'd like all…
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pppd disconnects from 3G, doesn't reconnect, w/ persist set

I am trying to configure pppd to connect to a 3G network (Sprint, in this case) and then stay connected, reconnecting automatically if the remote connection is terminated. I have enabled the persist option. My configuration file is as…
David Pfeffer
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Cellular missing from Network & Internet in Windows 10 after Fall Creators Update

After Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, I can’t connect to a cellular network. My setup is onfiguration: PC: Lenovo T450s, OS: Windows 10 Pro v 1709 (16299.125) Modem: Sierra Wireless EM7345 4G LTE Before update, everythings was OK, but after…
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How can I print from Galaxy Note 2 via Wifi -> Desktop ->USB-HP-Printer

I have a Galaxy Note 2 which I connect to local wifi router. To the same router the Windows-based PC is connected to which in turn connected HP-printer (4500, has no BT). The question is how can I print from the Galaxy on the Printer connected to…
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VPN across cellular routers

Let me preface this by saying that I'm not a networking guy. I am outside my element on this project, so any advice, suggestions, or buzzwords are appreciated. I want to design a network where multiple remote clients can connect to one another over…
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How to use Asterisk build a telephony system with one land line and two cell phone numbers?

I think I am on the same boat like many others: My family has a land line from my local telephony company and we have two cell phones (lines) as well. We live in a two-story home. I am considering unifying three phone numbers by using Asterisk. I…
Minghui Yu
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Does a cellphone ping cell towers even in "aeroplane" mode?

In the movies and TV shows they show that the only way for a cellphone to not be traced is to take the battery out (and optionally break it in two :-). But if this is true, then that means that even in aeroplane mode one's cellphone is pinging the…
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