How do I use my Telstra 4G mobile back up device?

What Telstra 4G Mobile Back Up?

The Telstra 4GX USB Pro or NETGEAR 4G Hotspot is a device that plugs in to your Telstra Business Smart Modem. If there’s an issue with your nbn™ or Opticomm connection, it provides you with a backup phone and internet service using Telstra’s 4G mobile network.

These devices are handy when waiting for your nbn service to be activated, as you can use it as an interim solution in the meantime. 

How do I connect my Telstra 4G mobile back up device?

If you have a Telstra Business Smart Modem, you may have received a Telstra 4GX USB Pro or a NETGEAR 4G Hotspot.

Follow the instructions here and connect the device to your modem and once it is powered on – it will automatically connect to Telstra’s network. Once connected it provides you with a back up internet if your nbn or Opticomm connection is inactive.

What do the lights on my 4G Mobile back up device mean?

List of network light indicator colours and statuses
Network indicator LED colour Status
Light blue 4G mobile network is available
Red No mobile network is available

What if I don’t have a Telstra Business Smart Modem?

If you have a Telstra Smart Modem (not the Telstra Business Smart Modem) then you don’t need one of these devices, as this function is built in to the modem itself. 

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