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Ok, so I'm going to post a butt ton of pictures here on how I put together a WG3526-P Router w/Sierra MC7455 Modem inside a DM25X19 Antenna. The pictures will be posted on this thread as a series of posts instead of one SUPER long single posting.

NOTE: It is recommended to build and configure the ...

Thank you! Have fun with it, and ask any questions you have and we will try our best to help get them answered.

I used to be a victim, but I had zero Idea of the options available. That was prob 4 years ago now. They are crazy high with some of it, and they have lost provider accounts in the past screwing their customers

With no other changes, I agree its likely a change on your tower (weather or some other damage likely). You can call in a trouble ticket for it and have your tower checked. Ive never done it myself, but Ive heward of people getting things checked out that way.

Hey there, welcome.

The Mofi4500 IS a WE826 with a Sierra MC7455 inside. Except the firmware is customized. The Wifix WE826 is great. I have one with a Sierra MC7455 inside, on ATT.
The wifi is 2.4Ghz only and I feel like its pretty strong, but some complain its lacking. You can always add wifi ...

Ten four.

I think your go to is the WE826 with a Sierra Wireless mc7455 and an ATT ipad plan if that is the provider of your choice.

Its easy to put together, yet easily upgradeable. Its completely open for firmware, no weird modem firmware lockdown.

The mc7455 is a great modem that has run my ...

Ill ask about, I just have the we826 firmware, no links.

Your install is clean, very nice.

BillA wrote: Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:16 am Great! Knowing what that box is, now I can live again! ;D

LoL, killin me Bill

Its interactive. Clear the channels you dont need, the cells with the channels (B2, B14, etc) are interactive, click on them. The AT! Command shown has the bitmask for each band chosen.

The page you likely found the spreadsheet:

http://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=364&sid ...

Depends....

If you mean from one Sprint branded device to another Sprint branded device in order to swap to the new one, like one Sprint hotspot to another Sprint hotspot, then no. The SIM cards are provisioned to the device its activated in.
In that case you simply call Sprint and tell them that ...

Cool! Congratz, glad it started working.

you typed in :

AT!entercnd="A710"
AT!BAND=10,"2 & 12",0,802
AT!BAND=10
AT!RESET

One command at a time, slowly?

Then after the reboot typed:
AT!entercnd="A710"
AT!BAND?

And:

Index, Name, GW Band Mask L Band Mask TDS Band Mask
0A, B2, 0000000000000000 0000000000000002 0000000000000000

OK ...

Bill, you are correct.

Ive always defaulted mine t approx 2 to 5 degree uptilt, but thats just to make sure its not tilting down after pole install. Like swwifty says, try it and see.

Just for giggles, did you try aiming in all 360 degrees, 10-20 degrees at a time, to see if you can capture any mystery towers? Its sometimes surprising.

Also the r850 can pick up B41, the Quectel EP06 does not I think I read. Sprint Band 41 is the speedy DL channel, but very capped upload, whereas the FDD, lower, channels (25,26) CAN have better upload speeds but dont match B41 DL speeds.

I looked at them a while back, and they were all low level CAT rated, verses buying the newer Sierra MC series modems which supported the latest LTE releases.

The HAT version doesnt have a modem embedded like the shields previously. Its pretty new-ish.

https://sixfab.com/product/raspberry-pi ...

Nm, "closed system" I read somewhere people were editing the nighthawks with an app called dc unlocker or something

Network-Interfaces-wireless-edit button on 2.4ghz

The bootload reset will use 192.168.1.1

More speed is more fun!

A few things....

1. Your phone has a Category 20 LTE modem with a 4x4 mimo antenna setup and full power blasted to the thing. Your mc7455 in your mofi is a category 6 modem and uses a single pair of antenna connectors you have connected to what sounds like a pair of ...

If your using the factory firmware, then the Cradepoint website. Google "firmware update notes cba 850LP6" find which version of firmware you have and look for that versions notes. Or search for supported modems and the above, etc, etc. I dont have one of these, but this is pretty common

Cool, glad to help.
Yeah, I think its switch0 is just taking a minute or so to get setup before the LAN responds to plugged in devices.

1: and 2: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oFodWQEIhSgt-oG9_CerYw9NmAdMAFqE A gift! read up!

That command should work. Type AT+QCFG="NWSCANMODE" and it should return the current setting
Maybe screen shot where it is you say it says it isnt working and show us

3: It does this on mine as well, its ...

Typically the updates are to ensure the device works with host devices and fix protocol problems, or the almighty "stability fixes" IE: We fixed stuff that takes big words to explain, so we say this. LOL!
I say if it aint broke....

But I fully understand your thought. I would leave it if it's ...

Give us the output of AT!GSTATUS? In the AT Command terminal, please.

If no one answers, you may also want to check the facebook group.

I think people have had success with the CB850LP6-NA as well. The mofi4500 is a white labeled zbt we826 with a sierra wireless mc7455 inside, and custom firmware. It can be built for less. Look into it, decide for yourself.

Check ...

Is it connecting to the carrier network, just not passing internet data? Or is it not connecting at all?

Check the apn, might be different.

Im purely guessing, but the 1000ms may be a threshold trigger.

Maybe setup a way to automate whatever you do manually that gets what you want?

Im not experienced with the cba, sorry.

Don't forget the EM16

The command to lookup is AT+QNWLOCK, this is specific to Quectel modems, and the details on parameters are important. You have to use other commands, like AT+QENG="servingcell" and AT+QENG="neighborcell" to gather the info needed to enter into the AT+QNWLOCK command.

The AT Command manuals are ...

Yes, the AT command is

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AT+QCFG="band",0,<LTE_BAND_VAL>,1

The band values can be found here:
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The em series modems are m.2 key B form factor, and most routers will take them via a mpcie to m.2 key b adapter.

Like so.....

https://thewirelesshaven.com/product-category/pcie-m-2/

I know of one router out there that takes the m.2 directly, like the M2M NEXG H721.

You may want to take a look at a new 5G-ready router WG1608, allowing you to plug in an M.2 form factor 5G modem without an adapter, with all the 5G antennas/connections in place. The only issue is the lack of a custom firmware at this time, but it's probably coming. Here's some more info about it ...

Yes. That's what Im told. Effectively making the CBA a big modem adapter with LAN output and antennas. It doesnt have wifi anyway, so most people add a wifi router to it anyway. I'm told.

Ok so I posted a long answer to basically the same question here: https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1178&p=7712#p7712 just now.

Ask any questions, don't worry about being lost. We all start somewhere.

We all can walk you through it, no problem.

I do build units for people as well, if ...

You caught me headed to bed. I'll get you my opinion in a good morning coffee fueled mindset kinda way.

Otherwise Ill be up another 30 mins trying to type, find links, etc

TL:DR version: Yes, suggestions at the bottom.

Long general slightly noobie version:

So, lets Clarify...

The Sprint based devices do not allow SIM swapping. But! That is a completely literal statement. SPRINT based, official Sprint device, firmware will not allow you to use a SIM from another ...

All references are generally in spanish, but that's exactly what it is. An affiliate link system that supports aliexpress.

The Cradlepoint is a great option as nearly turnkey. It typically comes with a MC7455 modem, but I would make sure. The thing is you will likely want one that can use B66, which I think started around cat12. The 7455 models are cat6. B66 is a big one for Tmobile I think. Of course you can buy a ...

BillA has you covered.

If you want to also do the TTL mangles you have to do it in the firewall rules, so if you disable the WAN routers firewall, make sure you do the TTL rules on your internal router.

Hey Riggs. PMs are disabled. Had issues with the system I think.

Also, no real new person intro threads. Just jump right into what your looking for.

Please use the search feature when you can. Ask away as much as you need. We are almost all volunteers here, so we help when we can

Silvergt correct me if I’m wrong but the diff on a MC7455 and your EM7565 is yours supports gigabit. Is there any other performance you can get out of it. I’m pretty sure the network around here couldn’t reach 100mbps. But I’d be happy to get 20-30 more consistently.

The MC7455 modem is cat6 ...

Thanks for the post i have used the pageplus $55 plan for one month now the speeds are around 20 download and i use 200gb and they slowed me down to almost 0 with 3 or 4 days to the next billing cycle, now it's back to normal again , a friend came over and he had tmobile phone i did speed test on ...

The guys on the whirlpool forum who made the firmware for Jim could prob answer you better.

I'm currently playing with the 4x4 mimo flat panel. Its a fantastic unit. I'm not far from my tower, but it technically is better tuned than my pair of dual mimo narrow band 15dbi antennas. I have it connected to a weatherproof enclosure via 4 5' LMR200 cables. More testing to come.

Brave antenna installers, pure ballz.

Yeah, plugging a pc into the LAN will usually yield faster speed tests on the we826 based units.

I don't mean to hijack this thread
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Could you answer these questions for me?

Router: WG3526 (or similar)
Question: Why do we need a modem? This device has a sim slot, could this not act as an all-in-one similar to the Mofi?

The LTE routers are simply routers that have some form of interface ...

Didneywhorl, thank you for your reply. I hope you don't mind a few more follow-up questions. Your answers were exceptional by the way.

Question: I'm not married to the idea of Verizon, but I'm not sure how to test coverage in the area. Do you know of a way to check the coverage of an area?

No ...

What antennas are you using on the WG3526? The Nighthawk M1 has excellent internal 4x4 mimo antennas and uses a cat16 modem, compared to your cat 4 modem. What it CANT do is use a quality directional 4x4 mimo directional anteanna, that the WG3526 can do.

Comparing apples to oranges

You'll need separate antennas for your WiFi from the LTE antennas. Different frequencies and uses. I recommend a higher powered wifi Access point, as the WE-826 is weak in the wifi dept.

A high gain flat panel directional antenna pair, or dual mimo is my favorite type to use. Like.... https ...

Just to change ttl? Sure, it will work.

M is your main and D is your Diversity (secondary)

Use those two

The middle is for GPS I beileve. Not used for LTE

Yel, stronger signal may gain you dome numbers. Good stuff.

I concur with Bill. Hes got you covered.

All those are good to hook directly up to the enclosure, I believe.

External, outdoor, antennas are a big discussion. I always recommend the highest gain antennas you can afford, always a pair if you can.

I prefer directional flat panels. They are less picky as yagi type directionals, as they ...

Wow. I've been working off lte for prob 6 or so years, lost track. Started building devices based on these groups about 2-1/2 years ago. I love this technology.

I hear ya on the massive charges from ATT, just not that bad. Comcast wanted around $15k to install on my end, but the equipment wouldnt ...

pahiker wrote: Sun May 31, 2020 8:25 pm Geez, appears the AT+QNWLOCK command is an unpublished one? Not listed in the 200+ page manual....

Correct, do you need the syntax?

Can you link us a picture to your 826? Also what is the exact model on the sticker on the bottom? I'm curious.

If your a power user youll likely want to look into the WG3526 router, or the poe version WG3526P, or wait for info on the latest WG1608 router. The WG3526 is a favorite of mine and is ...

That's big brain stuff way above me, I'd love to know too.

I would love some suggestions on Ubifi alternatives. A new AT&T tower just went up 1.1 miles away so I'm looking at switching from Verizon over to a AT&T service. I thought Ubifi was the way to go but after looking through the forum I'm seeing a lot of people say $99 is overpriced!

ATT will ...

The Quectel EM20G, a category 20 modem, is a much more powerful modem. Most of the modem isn't utilized, EXCEPT it has 4 antenna ports to be able to use 4x mimo versus 2x mimo like the other cards you listed. Quectel DOES make a cat12 modem, like the two Sierras you noted. Unsurprisingly, it's ...

So your NEXQ6GO can be used to lock to cell bands, BUT unlike some routers and hotspots, you have to also buy the modem to go inside. This will determine the bands you can access and which commands it will take to set the band lock.

What bands do you need? And what services would you like to have ...

Oh, yeah. Take the ipad. Even better. Thats easiest.

Band 66 is available through a few modems. If your looking for a similar capabilty modem the Sierra EM7511 also has B14, over the EM7565.

Otherwise, I actually prefer the Quectel EM12G, or if you want more power and 2 more antennas for 4x mimo ...

Im not following your question on tbe we826. The router can use a phones SIM to get onto the data network, but it is incapable of voice usage directly.

The tools may help, but experience and patience will win out. Tools can make the user over confident and break things. Id rather be comfortable and experience with the operation, then introduce the tool to make the operation easier and smoother. Its not always a great idea to teach a procedure with ...

LoL! Good times

Try:

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AT+QCFG="band",0,20000a7e03b0f38df

I think it should work great. The Quectels are really simple to work with on any of the carriers, in my experience.

Generally it seems the best course of action is to change plan to something else if you are not willing to modify the IMEI which is technically illegal in the United States, against FCC regulations.

Part of the problem is huge guarantees by companies like the one you mentioned this state that they ...

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