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So I've managed to get the Visible SIM functioning the the X750, but how do you go about optimizing it?
I used the settings below to make it function on the modem.
/dev/ttyUSB3
LTE/UMTS/GPRS
VSBLINTERNET
Unfortunately, it seems to be capping me at the 5mbps that Visible does for hotspots. How do ...

I have never done a T-Mobile tablet plan.
Have done several T-Mobile phone sim plans and they are simple to do.
Apn = fast.t-mobile.com
TTL = 64
And that is about it.
Try the tablet plan the same way. Got nothing to loose there.
T-Mobile are pretty relaxed about people abusing their terms of service ...

Hello,
You can't block a certain tower from your device. But you "kind of sorta can" if you are lucky about band selection. Using Visible there is a tower that is terribly slow. Has bands 13 & 66 on it. So what I did was set my band lock to 2 + 4 + 5. Since that tower doesn't have any of those bands ...

I deleted everything from the custom firewall and entered in the code you recommended, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to have yielded any improvement. Perhaps that is only one piece of the puzzle or there are some other settings that were previously set that need to be changed.

Anything else ...

I started by trying to use the sim from my Verizon phone in my EM7565 but that was a disaster that kept blocking my sim. I then did a test drive with the Tmobile hotspot and it would also not work in my EM7565. I am considering buying an old phone to register with T mobile to try but am not ...

I followed your instruction, but unfortunately I'm still being throttled. I've pasted some screenshots of various screens that I was hoping you could check. It's possible that my previous provider has changed a setting that could be causing an issue, or I'm probably missing one of the more basic ...

@kzaudio @gsheb...
Were either of you able to get your EM-12Gs set up? I am moving from the EP06 to the EM-12. Currently I am able to connect but my speeds are slow. Can you share a set of at commands you used to get your devices running? I looked at the commands from the previous post, but those ...

https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=15 ... tric#p9363

This post shows how to put modem in oem state.

So you have an LB1120 modem connected directly to TP-Link router, with nothing else in between or after?
Which firmware are you running on the TP-Link (GoldenOrb or OpenWRT)?

Yes the Netgear LBll20 is a LTE only modem no WiFi. Very simple Category 4 modem. Added a apn to it to to be just IPV4 ...

Honestly right now not sure if it is ipv6 issue or just a rooter/openwrt issue?
If it makes it thru the work and school day tomorrow will set ipv6 back on this simple setup. Then if it still works than might be a rooter/openwrt issue.
Just monitoring it to figure it out. There is another line of ...

Honestly not sure exactly what you are looking for. There is a forum for gl.inet devices.
https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/x750-spitz- ... -band/5687

Update:
Just for fun went back to a WiFiX set up. This time got a different router. Used a WE826-T2 with EM12 and kept IPV4V6 set up. Made it almost 24 hours before it disconnected.
The other set up mentioned above went 4 fulls days with no disconnect.
So it does seem that WiFiX/Rooter is the ...

Well I honestly haven't seen slow down on visible. The ping is high. If that doesn't matter to you it is alright. Basically same as Verizon with higher ping. Maybe other areas are different. But in the sticks where I am this is what I am seeing.

Hello all,

In some post in the past there as been an issue with someone using to old of a tablet/ipad to get this service with and not getting a LTE SIM card. This concerned me when ordering my first one. So the goal for me was to get the cheapest Tablet possible to get the IMEI # to get a LTE ...

Everything you are saying is what I always believed too. But changed the TTL to 65 and bam started working again.

Hello again,
Just to double check took the TTL setting off and it is still working without it. So maybe it was just a fluke of coincidences the other day. Started to act up then ...

gscheb, yes that is the one I bought.

Looking at that antenna has max gain of 11 DBI. That is usually on the highest frequencies. T-Mobile band 2 is at 1900 Mhz.
So you can use this calculator online to see you loss of your cable run here : https://www.timesmicrowave.com/Calculator

For example ...

This worked for an EM160R-GL on Visible. Only change:
Instead of
- Set to 4g LTE only Command = AT+QCFG="nwscanmode",3,1
Use
- Set to 4g LTE only Command = AT+QNWPREFCFG="mode_pref",LTE

Technically don't have to do that command if you didn't want too. Could just do this in its place shown below ...

Hello,
Recently had issues with the new openwrt stuff not having certificate done. Had to use chrome put in the 192.168.1.1 then will get error. Have to go to advanced in the window of the error and say go anyway.
Also do a control and F5 before hand while in chrome.
Hope maybe this helps.

Dre40 wrote: Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:21 pm Rxm RSSI is the LTE signal strength (primary input)
RxD RSSI is the LTE signal strength (secondary input)
RSRQ (dB): is the signal quality

Yes and yes and yes

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Hello,
Instead of TTL try to set custom rules.
Tab right next to custom TTL
Also unselect the custom TTL
Paste this in there

#startTTL
iptables -t mangle -I POSTROUTING -o wwan0 -j TTL --ttl-set 65
iptables -t mangle -I PREROUTING -i wwan0 -j TTL --ttl-set 65
#ip6tables -t mangle -I POSTROUTING -o ...

Want to use the visible app to activate the service. Then follow this to set it up. Read this carefully. Shows how to do it on two different kind of modem types. But it works have done it several times if you follow it exactly.
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2212

With disconnects find it is best to keep the connection fresh. Use the auto reboot feature in rooter. Set up to do it in the middle of the night when no one is up.
Throttling depends on the area you are in. Seen it get throttled in some areas in the city but not usually in the rural areas.
Speed ...

Sweet. I just signed up for visible. I just need a hold over until Starlink later this year. It's capped at 5mbps right? That's fine as I only really need web browsing and 480p streaming on 1 TV.
Thanks!

Paramount, Hulu, Netflix works just fine with streaming. Use VPN for Prime. Yes it is 5 up ...

This is an update to what is posted above.
Done some more experiments with antennas with this device. At first when I seen that the this link for instructions showed to connect to antenna 3 and 4 figured that was wrong for the primary. But it seems they are the primary from what I tested. If I ...

What are your TTL settings? Is the VPN for Prime to get around the 480p cap, or to be able to use it at all?

Hello again

The TTL that works for Visible is 64. It is 65 if tethering a phone.

Also for good measure copy and past this shown below in to custom rules
Tab to the left of custom TTL ...

When I tune in my antennas take my phone with me on roof. Log into rooter and watch signal strength and quality as I turn it.
If try to run speed test on roof it is junk. But the slightest wifi signal will allow to get into the UI and watch those signal readings.

Visible will put up with allot of steaming for her.

Hello,
Try this method. Have got it to work for Quectel EM12 & EP06.
Follow it exactly like it says.
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2212

Is there a setting in the mofi to activate ipv6? That needs to be on for it to work with Visible.

Have never honestly set up Visible on a Mofi before. Done it on other devices though.
With that being said this is the setting I seen someone else was using to get it to work highlighted in the picture.

Mofi 4500 with Visible.PNG

It is from this video here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U ...

I have ATT (which is on the same tower) and had great success with the WiFix yagi antennas. I have just gotten the new 5G Nokia T-Mobile home internet service, but just 2 bars of signal. It never pulls in the secondary channel. My goal is to attach a suitable external antenna. There is a facebook ...

Soooooo.... I took my mofi over to my neighbors house and have determined it is something with the device itself. He has the mofi4500v2 (mine is v3) and has been using it successfully for over a year. I connected his antennas and SIM to my device and experienced the same issue. :(
My SIM worked ...

Well the first step you can take before you have the parts list to get a working sim card. Here is a post of tablets I have used to get service. Can get them on ebay for cheap especially if it has cracked screen or other cosmetic issues.
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=2367

Once you ...

I currently have three of these at&t post pay devices setup. At different locations. Have not heard of anyone being shut down on post pay. The shut downs where on prepay tablets.

If you see a post on here saying that post pay was shut down please refer it to us.

This is the lte game. It is all ...

Thank you Dr-BroadBand. I have also heard on the FaceBook group to also use Visibile. A few years ago I was paying $160 a month for Verizon!! It was crazy, but had no issues whatsoever...just not in my budget! :D Visible will be $90 for me with 3 lines so not a big difference on my part (paying ...

I see on the website for a party of 3 it is $30/mo for each line after the first month (excluding the referral promo). Does that jive with what you see or am I reading that wrong?

Yes that is right. So you just join a part of 4 or more. Your party can be with anyone. I can give you one that I am ...

I admit I’m a complete beginner, and have never so much as even dabbled in this topic before. But I have absolutely no idea how to set this router up to work properly. I’ve got an activated SIM card in the device, on the Magenta Max plan, but I need help configuring my settings, as I don’t even ...

Also at&t don't require ttl. Just apn and ready to go.

Hello,
There is allot of variables that go into antennas. Band frequencies and terrain for example.

Start with what speeds you currently getting?
Log to the ip address of the nighthawk let us know what band it is connecting too currently?
You property is there allot of trees and hills?
Are they ...

I believe the nighthawk will not perform wifi properly with out the battery in. No wifi with no battery no issue though. Used to use one with no battery hooked to different router with the nighthawk wifi off.

Best set up I have used with Visible so far is a Quectel EM12. Usually use it in a WE826 router. The lan ports on WE826 are capped at 100 Mbps. But that not an issue for me. Just worth mentioning.
Mofi not going to perform like the EM12, EM12 is better. The MR1100 lacks the ability to set the TTL so ...

Got to make sure your antennas get the frequency you are wanting to pull in. Band 2 is 1900 MhZ I believe. I have had good luck with mimo parabolic and longer runs on cable for higher frequency bands. The dbi gain is higher on those. The Wireless Haven did sell these at one time.
Here is a long post ...

https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=418&start=10

Hello.
Will also say booster not needed for sure for lte data use. I like we826 and em12 and a parabolic antenna for visible.

Hello all,

When this plan started it was $50 per month. Then increased to $60 per month. That is when I got it at the $60 rate.
Now a promotion at $50 again for limited time. Well I called them and asked to have mine lowered. They claim they did it and I will now be charged $50 per month now on ...

Beginners Guide to Fixed-location Cellular internet
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=1286

Don't know if you can fix it. The WE826-T2 router is famous for bad WiFi results. For years have been using secondary router like you are talking about. With 5ghz router connected to them been able to get about the same as Ethernet connection.

Yes this is true the WE826 is a bottle neck. Won't ever go over 100 Mbps. Allot of people say it won't ever go over like 85 Mbps. Have seen like 92 Mbps before out of it.
You are completely right it is true. All that was stating is for allot people that isn't an issue since they will never even get ...

Personally if don't plan on going over 100 Mbps like
WE826 and a Quectel EM12.

I dont like the lower end router only because their wifi is so weak (and only 2.4ghz) and they only have 10/100 ethernet ports. For a little more you should get the wg3526 which has gigabit ethernet ports.

As far as the modem the one listed above of the ep06-a would both work great for you. The ...

Your strongest signal band will not always be your fastest band. On Verizon band 13 will more than likely be the the strongest and the slowest.

Having an issue with my feeder horn. One side is 12dB lower... The two yagis and one side of the parabolic are reading 89-91dB... the other side of parabolic is reading 103dB...

Hello,
How is the feeder horn
orientation Polarization vectors pointing? Where is the vertical arrow pointing? From ...

Hello,
Set up Visible on Rooter several times.
Use this below for custom rules and always worked just fine to get around the 5 Mbps.

#start TTL rules
iptables -t mangle -I POSTROUTING -o wwan0 -j TTL --ttl-set 64
iptables -t mangle -I PREROUTING -i wwan0 -j TTL --ttl-set 64
ip6tables -t mangle -A ...

Didneywhorl wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:31 am Hey gscheb, have you tried removing the PREROUTING parts? I've found they don't hurt at all, but don't seem to be needed. Less to maintain, and simpler to understand.

No never tried it. Got this from the forum long time ago. It worked, so kept using it.

Hello all,

When this plan started it was $50 per month. Then increased to $60 per month. That is when I got it at the $60 rate.
Now a promotion at $50 again for limited time. Well I called them and asked to have mine lowered. They claim they did it and I will now be charged $50 per month now on ...

Have had issues with mofi customer service. Basically string you along till you can't refund your credit card.
Even if they had the best products in the world still wouldn't mess with them. They are literally the worst company have ever dealt with.

Yes an outdoor antenna is the only way I know of to improve that upload speed. With the sound of your goals don't need super expensive modem just quality antenna.
Have you checked to see if you qualify for T-Mobile home internet? If you did get equipment free. And cheaper monthly than magenta max ...

Before I had T-Mobile home internet just used there post pay phone plans. Used allot of data too and it was just fine. Don't have to worry about streaming throttling.

Set up for TMobile is

APN=fast.t-mobile.com
TTL= 64

If you are using rooter you can send and receive text messages In there.
Go to modem then sms messaging

Screenshot_20210717-151030.png

Used 2 amp for long time on mine for visible and TMobile. But had all kinds of issues staying connected to at&t. Finally started using a lesser device and it stays connected. A Netgear LB1120. Not saying anyone should get one of these. Just saying sometimes there is goofy stuff that might never make ...

Make sure these antennas you are using are 50 ohm. Allot of booster antennas are 75 ohm.

Before you do that just try power cycling it first.

Visible speeds are all over the place. Seen 7-14 then literally 70-90 the next minute. Honestly for one person that might be enough speed to work.
Do you plan on moving around in this thing or just sitting in one place?
If you really need internet all the time with no interruption might consider ...

See it says TTL of 65. Try TTL of 64.

Visible Quectel Modem SetUp

https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=32 ... 630#p18630

firmware recovery mode

https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5

With Verizon typically band 13 is the slower one.
Try just blocking it out.

2+4+5+66
AT+QCFG="band",0,2000000000000001a

All bands:
AT+QCFG="band",0,42000000003300185a,1

Never used cricket. Have set up three AT&T post pay tablet plans with no issues yet.

For easy build always like the the Quectel EM12.

Hello all,

In some post in the past there as been an issue with someone using to old of a tablet/ipad to get this service with and not getting a LTE SIM card. This concerned me when ordering my first one. So the goal for me was to get the cheapest Tablet possible to get the IMEI # to get a LTE card ...

Hello
There is a way to use the factory firmware on those GL.Inet routers. The use a type of rooter as well. Here is a link on it.
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=20 ... =20#p15672

Well been using it for awhile now cause it is a deal. Probably always use it for personal phone at minimum. Still working as of now. Wouldn't use it as my main source of data but think it is great for a supplement.

That's fantastic. What plan is this?

I always connect through an iPAD with tethering on and TMobile randomly allocate parts of the traffic to hotspot and then throttles the whole line to 512kbps once the hotspot allocation hits 20GB.

Depending on the day of the month, and the way the stars are ...

Follow this step by step exactly and get back and let us know if it works out for you.

https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=32 ... 630#p18630

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