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I would 100% go with a WG3526-P, gigabit POE router, and use the Quectel EM160 inside the router. No usb adapters, no long cable losses. The USB3 enclosure/adapter is really only good if you are CERTAIN you will be getting over 500Mbps, all the time.

USB cables up to 10-12 feet would ...

I have read the only way to be sure your modem isnt banned is for verizon to have the device registered in their database under your account. You can call in and register the device. Simple. Of course if verizon has the device registered they will know what it is and most of the things like changing ...

I think the power and supply idea has gotten taken out of context.

These routers are run with 12Watt to 48Watt power supplies in most cases. You can upgrade to more, but generally do dont see more than 12V 4A power supplies for these.

That said, upwards of POE++ 48V-78W poe injectors like: https ...

Sorry for the confusion, and getting off topic

Every setup is different with different challenges.

Would list your goals and budget, start out small and build / change your hardware as needed.
The hardest thing is the SIM/Data plan

A lot of this is trial and error, don’t be afraid to fail.
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... and what do you mean booster antenna? I don't remember mentioning that,


100% mixed you up with another dude, lol! Sorry!


No that's not what I was saying, sorry about that, I was saying that the adapter itself may cause it because the cable is going in one side and out the other, I ...

Since most of these units are plugged into these wall warts already I doubt your EMI concern is that big of a deal. But Hey whatever a person wants to do.

A mesh router would work, just make sure the router has a different IP address, so there's no IP conflicts.

As far as the cable in a window, thats up to creativity.

Unfortunately I'm not a MOFI user, so I don;t know exactly where it is. I think its called "Modem Commands" or something.
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Here is another post that talks about the commands actually: https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=263

Shoot MOFI a message and ask them where you enter AT commands.

Today, I for cat18 in place of 5G and plug and play I would go with the new LT18 router: https://thewirelesshaven.com/lt18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZAUY5kValY

If you want to build a unit that can later be upgraded to 5G then yeah I would say the same thing with the EM160R-GL instead.

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I am also on verizon in a very fringe area. No chance for coverage from anyone BUT verizon actually. The deprioritization issue is on the verizon side and I know no way around it other then getting a different plan with more "high speed" data.

Now as far as the basics on what to do....

In my ...

NEXP1GOs are incoming, but maybe two weeks or so out.

Everything else should be in stock.

What would be the next best option if I didn't want to wait? I want to plug the router into a Netduma R2 without getting a double NAT


The NEXS2GO with a 48V to 12V splitter.

https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/routers/cellular-internet-hotspot/with-wifi/dual-band-wifi/gigabit-ethernet/mini-pcie ...

There is an AT command At!selrat=? you can send to sierra modems and specifically on the em91xx series modems you can choose to do "5G Only" and it will only run 5G SA mode if it's available, which with T-Mobile it usually is especially with n71

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Okay thank you, I'm guessing the NEXS2GO has a feature that I can use it with a Netduma R2 without causing a double NAT? I guess I'd plug it into the Netduma WAN port after I run it through the poe brick.


You would want to apply a static IP to the WAN and LAN ports of the NEXS2GO ...

@AlteredLogic No worries man. I'm currently working but this evening I can I shoot you a PM with more info. I'll have some questions about tower location and things like that to see if the cost is worth your while.

Okay, I'll just pay extra for Wireless Haven to update the firmware.



Worth noting that Wireless Haven will only update your firmware to the latest that supports all carriers, which at this point is quite old.

it's probably worth learning how to update the firmware yourself if you can find ...

Okay, I'll just pay extra for Wireless Haven to update the firmware.



Worth noting that Wireless Haven will only update your firmware to the latest that supports all carriers, which at this point is quite old.

it's probably worth learning how to update the firmware yourself if you can find ...

Means you should expect to see coverage outdoors.

@AlteredLogic , email info@thewirelesshaven and they'll get you squared up. I'll make sure of it.

You might have to do this via SSH CLI commands (openWRT should have all the how-to on just about anything). I believe Nick removed a lot of stuff from the Rooter/Goldenorb (same base as WiFiX) based firmware that he copied and added to/from originally for intsy. I haven't tested it in the last year ...

...should be no problems refunding the money for it, even half of it, ...


I think I mis-understood this to mean full refund. :| My apologies...

There is NOTHING in the returns policy that says you can't negotiate the terms of the refund on a returned system. It just says no 100% refunds for ...

The Cudy is going great. Everything about it has been smooth and effortless. I have it running Calyx. I'm very happy with it although I probably should have waited for the 5G version.

Latest version firmware. 2022-03-23a.

I finally splashed out on a Cudy LT18 and the NEXP1GO is now relegated to being a spare router / modem. It had a handful of problems. None of them showstoppers but a source of frustration.

I agree on wishing something like this was out already. The draw to it is the fact that it does zero routing, and just the one job. Modem comms. It's interfaced in a non-complex way, AND it's not a teeny little RF nightmare of a design.

It's likely that since it's being sold first from a store that ...

+1 to comments above. I've not been involved in the testing/dev but have know about it for a while and have been anxiously waiting for it. I have 2 on their way here now. My biggest benefit will be a single device powered over POE in an enclosure on the roof. Saves money in bypassing the router ...

Nope, it's not running any routing jobs.

Think of it as just a modem, passing everything off to the host it's plugged into. If the 'host' is a single end user device it handles just it directly.

Already have one I'm involved in the project.

Check the tutorials/support page later tonight or tomorrow. They have a Quick start guide and Instruction docs. They just haven't been posted. They are busting to get new info out, it's a legit presale.

Just got my 2 units and have started playing around. There is a lot of configuration you can do; tower and band lock, searches, status etc. wondering what it does with ttl? Is it just always hotspot data, cause there is no way to change it.

AlteredLogic It will definitely work in an outside enclosure, and probably cool better since it has the fan. It has a similar footprint to the smaller NEXGO router, but is thicker. I still think it'll fit just fine, and it actually includes four ~4" jumpers to connect to a 4x4 antenna. I do wish ...

So another update. In testing ATT has worked flawlessly. Literally put in sim card and plug it in. All the auto settings work great. Verizon has been a complete nightmare thus far though. I was able to get it working with some weird procedure of changing settings and restarting. But it does use ...

Ive placed the IG in a 4x4 MIMO antenna. Heat aspirates through the antenna case itself. Though the case is plastic, it still operates to cool the inside. This is only a problem in direct sunlight combined with prolonged 100+ degree weather.

I've run other high category modems inside antennas and ...

It's case is too tall to fit inside the antenna enclosure. A new wider band coverage design is in the works for a drop in solution, but it may be a few months off at minimum.

Ping improvements are location specific as far as experiences, but here is an early user post on facebook:

IG-Pings ...

Yep, It can lock to one or the other. You'll be able to choose the one you like, and by default keep from the one you don't like.

It is not like the 4G tower locking though, where you can list off a bunch of preferred bands on multiple towers. The 5G tower locks are one band, one tower. This will ...

You make Tmo think you're using the phone. No hotspot. You can use prepaid if you want. Settings trickery. It's against ToS, but if you don't want to pay out the kazoo for data, it's the game we play for now.

Ahh okay, I thought that was what you meant, not sure I'm comfortable doing it but thank you for the suggestion and I appreciate the help.


Couple other options, if you're interested:

T-Mobile is all no-contract. So there's that.

T-Mobile business internet is available to almost anyone for ...

Bit of a double post here, too, but I wanted to address things separately.

I think there may be some misunderstanding as to the purpose of this device. This device is a simple gateway, which means you will also need some kind of a router device behind it if you want to connect more than one device ...

@MrMark
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Ahh okay, I thought that was what you meant, not sure I'm comfortable doing it but thank you for the suggestion and I appreciate the help.


Couple other options, if you're interested:

T-Mobile is all no-contract. So there's that.

T-Mobile business internet is available to almost anyone ...

Also remember static IP = no SA 5G.

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