4G LTE modem can be configured in 2 operation modes Router mode and bridge mode. In Router mode, Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled, the built-in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is enabled to assign a LAN IP address to each connected device, and IP pass-through (IPPT) is disabled.
In Bridge mode, only a single device can be connected to the Internet through the modem. This device can be a computer, router, or WiFi router. In Bridge mode, Network Address Translation (NAT) is disabled, the
DHCP server is disabled, and IPPT is enabled.
The following article will show you how to change the operation mode of your 4G LTE modem.
To change 4G LTE Modem from Router mode to Bridge mode, or the other way around:
- Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem.
- Open an Internet browser and go to http://192.168.5.1.
- In the Sign In field, enter the modem password and click the Sign In button. The default password is password (case-sensitive).
- Select Settings > Advanced > LAN.
- Do one of the following:
- To enable Bridge mode, select the Bridge radio button.
- To enable Router mode, select the Router radio
- Click the Submit button. LTE modem will reboot and after restarting the new operation mode will take effect.
Note: Enabling Bridge mode automatically disables the modem's DHCP server. You can connect only a single device to the modem.