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I can get 40Mb down on the the phone itself, and if you read my earlier post that I quoted, I could never get more than 15Mb tethered (I tried quite a few ways, including setting TTL, etc). Clockworkmod tether is the first time I've been able to match the speed I can get on the phone itself - I have ...

It was newer, yes. I'm pretty sure the modem is dead. Put in the new modem and everything went right back to normal.

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...

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! I'm still figuring out when I'm gonna pull the trigger on a setup. I ...

I have to ask why you used a link like t.ly/px that forwards to preferredby.me/su/esud and then reveals the product @ es.aliexpress.com/item/28.html ?

All this seems little fishy to me...

Sorry it's the habit of doing it. I have deleted the link.
Whenever I copy the links it self-affiliate ...

I should respectfully disagree about VPN in general - it was used in the past, is being used now, will be used in future.

Nowadays virtually all sites are using https connection, and by using a VPN you're just double encrypting the connection, which is an overkill in my opinion (both in terms of ...

I am wondering if the modem configuration has somehow changed. After you are certain the APN is correct, you may try resetting the modem to its OEM state (use at your own risk):

AT+QPRTPARA=3

Then, give it a minute or two and hard boot the router.

Once it boots up, promptly go to the debug ...

I started with a Mofi4500 and 50ft of LMR400. Had problems with random disconnects, terrible customer service. Upgraded to a Raspberry Pi3 and EM7565 POE with 10ft cables and it's faster and way more reliable. swwifty did a great write up on it.

https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=123

May have to go the VPS route when I finally pull the trigger on some gear. Currently tethering my phone to a raspberry pi 3 and passing the connection through to my firewall. The firewall already is running a commercial VPN but on my Xbox (VPN bypassed) I have moderate NAT which is better than I ...

Reinstalling the firmware fixed the problem. Unlike the other post my modem wasn't registering with the router at all. Once I reinstalled the firmware it worked fine.

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The Split mARC outdoor installer kit was designed to provide WISPs a complete solution for data connectivity at the customer premises. The "model 2" CPE is designed to receive 2.4GHz wifi signal only. The included Outdoor 2.4GHz AP broadcast a 2.4GHz wifi signal only ...

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BONUS! Extra Flex mARC with Purchase of Split mARC 5 (Outdoor 2.4GHz AP):

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Moved to eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/333661743058

Well, guess there is no answer why part of menu is missing in GO model. Time to shelf this project and move on to greener pastures. As they say in my neck of the woods, "got bigger fish to fry".

That fixed it! Thanks Jim for the help!

Update: I ended up using the regular version of OpenWRT and then added packages for QMI and Wireguard.

I am also really curious about this as well. Mine shows up on a postpaid VZ account as a "router" and my sim unlimited data plan but all my data shows up as hotspot data no matter what TTL I set it to in the firewall settings.

I tried every one of the TTL overrides just in case, then connect to ...

Didneywhorl wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 9:40 pm The guys on the whirlpool forum who made the firmware for Jim could prob answer you better.

Yes, my bad. Thought it was a custom firmware Jim had brewed up. Thanks!

It's been a while sine you wrote this and have presumably been using it.

Can you report back any issues you have had? I am thinking about shoving my mofo or some other LTE to LAN (no wifi) into something like this and back hauling it into the house.

Can you please post an update?

Thanks,
LTEO

Correct. After 4 hours working with Verizon it turns out the my Sim card went and got itself fubar in the verizon system. Had to get a new sim card and everything is working great on the GoldenOrb firmware

I wonder if voltage plays a part?

Chart for the MC7455 Modem showing power requirments:

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Power supply output voltage has absolutely nothing to do with coax signal levels in this case. Input voltage is driving the electronics + modem. There is oscillating voltage ...

I wanted to thank all who replied, I'm going out of state for a couple of weeks and will NOT be able to test the ideas posted here. I will be taking my (ole win7 laptop) so I can watch what ever (unlimited-lol)
I would like to bring this thread back, when I get back.

I still find it VERY odd that ...

So, about 3 months ago, I had a trip coming up with a lot of down time, so I took the (826), with a NEW HP win 10 lapto p, ran some movies through it, and then checked my Verizon account—and dang, it was using (hotspot data) really!! So I tried both wifi, and hard wired to router, same thing ...

Interesting. The BIG wait is going to be on mmWave antennas, in my opinion. I haven't really searched, but I've not seen aftermarket mmWave antennas.

I ordered a WG1608 from ZBT, with 5G modem and antennas. It's gunna be fun to play with I hope. They dont yet have the modems in stock, so I sit ...

Didneywhorl wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 11:49 pm The modem it comes with is a Fibocom FM150-NA.

Figured some cheesy modem lol... The Fibocom FM150-NA only has the US Sprint 5G band n41 + LTE bands, therefore it's very limited and you're better off going with one of the other models.

Have to agree with @Didneywhorl, do not think power lines cause you much issue. There some carriers that even mount their sectored antennas on top of high voltage transmission towers:

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Trees (specifically, the foliage) have been the single biggest factor in my own testing -- I think (as others have said) trying to get your antenna as high as possible is going to be key.

I would recommend plugging in your location and that of the tower you're connecting to into the elevation ...

I went into wwan0 and put it in mbimode entered my apn and that's what got me connected to the internet if I put wwan0 into unmanaged I lose the internet

The one on the 3526

So far so good still no issues thanks

So just an update, I purchased a MC 7455 popped it in and it worked great, i'm assuming its a modem issue with the mc 7700

**Could** Others are

Just curious.

Theres lots of ATT 3rd party resellers as well, some are fairly inexpensive compared to verizon options, which is the only immediate tower in my vicinity. Verizon has cut off so many 3rd party resellers, and the ones that are still active are looking for ...

Ok thanks I will do it later today when I have a little time as I'm busy watching after a newborn and trying to clean my pool

Didneywhorl wrote: Fri May 15, 2020 7:40 pm Your gunna smoke you rpi with that.

I agree with Didneywhorl here.

You need to step down to 5V DC on the PoE splitter end. Try one of these:

http://amzn.com/B07YB1JF2G
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/poe-splitters/4 ... t-splitter

Ok I'm gonna look into it and thanks for all the help you and didneywhorl provided me. Y'all helped me all the way thru

I'm using a Proxmox kvm. I doubt that I'll come anywhere near needing 3.0 speeds. So it isn't high on the priority list right now. Just odd that it's not defaulting to 3.0 on both.

The kernel versions are pretty different between the two, and I'm sure that plays a role.

Ok downgraded modem like was said to. reinstalled wifix twice entered apn restarted and inserted sim working like a charm no issues thanks!

I'd recommend using the Raspberry PI foundation PoE hat. The latest version, the first versions had some bad bugs.

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

Yes and some of them are just faulty too. Got one of these things that pull like 2mbps over wifi maxed out.
The Mofi I used to have did that too at times. Starting to wonder if that could be the ...

I really appreciate all the help from you guys. I did figure out what I did wrong between all the links provided and searching past post. Now I just have to find some antennas since the T-Mobile signal is nowhere near as strong advertised.

Update: OMG I can’t believe I wasted a year with the booster! I positioned two yagi antennas 90 degrees to each other pointed toward the tower (though absolutely blocked by hills and forest) and connected both to the mofi 4500. We now have consistent and steady internet, no more devices competing ...

Cool.

Figure out the modem. But all they need is a power up, verify the firmware, maybe an update, and lastly a valid SIM card and they could be up and interwebz providing for whoever.

If you really want to play, you could get a few of the up and learn about load balancing and even WAN bonding ...

I did a little random testing with this antenna https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/specification_sheets/ccd_0001560.pdf I stood on the tongue of the camper and held it over my head and was able to pull down 12 mbps and 9 mbps up. So I ordered this cheap antenna https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor ...

Here is a link to a calculator for cables.
https://www.timesmicrowave.com/Calculator

I would order from The Wireless Haven, Jim has some very good antennas. Being a mile from tower, would have tried: https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/antennas/wifi-antennas/omni-directional-w/cisco-4g-lte-antenna-with-extension/

Remember: you get what you pay for. Plus, when you have a problem, just ...

I don't think so, not directly. My MC7455 did 2xCA and only got 100Mbps. My EM20G does only 3xCA and can get over 300Mbps. Now it could be as simple as the extra 2x mimo channels AND the extra 1xCA created the speeds, but ... :shrug: I think the modem is just more efficient and capable. I think it ...

Thank you!

I was using a black square mimo directional antenna with lmr 600 cables. Seemed to help some. Got better speeds and performance with square mimo antenna than with antennas it came with! I'm selling my sim router cause I have 2 m1 nighthawk hotspot/router combos and they work good! I do have the ...

Surprised you looking into it. Thought you just tethered a phone for data to WG3526 router.

My main setup is a WG3526 with a Samsung S9+ tethered via usb which has band 71 and can get up to 350Mbps after midnight with 3xCA when the network is not congested (SimpleMobile running on Tmobile ...

Alright success story.
You can do allot with 15-20 down.
If you want more could see about tweaking those antennas next to get another band besides 12.

Agree, this is a great success story (so far) and despite saying in an earlier post that I had no interest in learning this stuff (just wanted ...

And to be clear, the Wifi is there and you can connect to it, but it wont pass internet conectivity, BUT your LAN ports at that time still do pass internet connectivity, correct?

Opps. I missed that very important part...

I am, by no means, an expert. There are many available to you on this forum.
This post covers what I have learned the hard way, in an effort to save you significant time and money. It is a combination of best practices that I have gleaned from others on this site, boiled down and simplified for ...

Your right Didneywhorl You cant compare a mofi to an cell phone,
I will try to run the speed test link that BillA post http://www.bing.com/widget/t/speedtest next time it's slows down, and my ttl its set to 117 thanks

Didneywhorl wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 11:22 pm Fantastic! Great write-up! <highFive>

Thanks DW, would love to see this become sticky on the forum! Would have saved me some time. Glad to edit it with any advice that you or any of the other seasoned vets may have. ....or just add to the post with comments.

Just botched my first attempt to properly quote and reply. Sorry.

Show me your connection profile

Hopefully BillA chimes in, I think he uses MetroPCS. I know he uses different mvno cell plans

Ding - ding - ding! ;D
How may I help you?
Oh a connection problem?

No problem, MetroPCS requires the IMEI to be registered with their network (yep, the only carrier ...

Also my router says the ethernet link went down... which would in fact suggest that it could be the POE injector messing up. I'm not sure if it functions as a bridge/switch or what, but the physical link is, I'm pretty sure, negotiated by the POE device.

Hopefully the new injector will get here ...

Wow. I had no idea there was a world like this. I also have a spare Dish that I found layin around when we moved here. Direct TV dish with everything to it.

Ok first things first: Inside the router
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Then my other junk:
https://i.ibb.co/Mf2nkST ...

If you want something cheap that will work out of box and supports lots of open source code, try the GL.iNET GL-MT300N-V2 Wireless Mini Portable Travel Router https://amzn.to/2Bs9Erw

I love these little fellows and have passed many on to teachers needing a quick fix. Right out of box you can tether ...

If I use a speedtest.net test, I get my full fat 30-40mbps speeds, however any other speed test results in my actual 500-700kbps speeds.

It could be the lack of HD streaming.
speedtest.net does not check for HD streaming just checks speed. Fast.com and some others check HD streaming abilities ...

Awesome, I'll do some research. Thank you!

That’s where my equipment came from (not the Mofi obviously) and I am spreading the word! Thanks again

Yea I definitely should used a better pic

Dont get me wrong, i love a good pancake.

So, I downloaded WinSCP and used the instructions from there to connect to the router:

https://ofmodemsandmen.com/winscp.html

Then I go to that file on the router and look at it, I get the below.....I have tried to highlight line 11 below.

I guess you add after line 11 and save to the router ...

FYI...The below worked! I'll see if I can figure out how to make it reset on the 3rd of the month at some point. Hope this helps someone.

So, I downloaded WinSCP and used the instructions from there to connect to the router:

https://ofmodemsandmen.com/winscp.html

Then I go to that file on ...

Thanks, that makes bandwidth monitoring work on my router also.

I'm gonna give this a shot. Didn't know it was possible. Thanks for the reply

Good information. Yes the 4x4 mimo doesn't allow for anything else in there.

I think due to having 6months of the year where we can't climb on top of the roof, it's going to make sense to keep the router and modem in my attic. I also get concerned about the -60F windchills we get regularly in Feb ...

BillA wrote: Wed May 27, 2020 1:11 am Great news!! GoldenOrb firmware is now available for the WG1608
https://www.ofmodemsandmen.com/upload/

There's a newer version with improved Fibocom FM150 support available for testing:

http://ofmodemsandmen.com/upload/WG1608-GO2020-06-10.zip

Hello,

I apologize....for some reason the notifications were not coming up for this thread???? Unfortunately, I was coming back to update this that the hardware is sold. Again, sorry that I did not respond to your messages earlier.

GeraldJ wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:50 pm does anyone Know if there’s a way to bandlock or choose which bands to use for carrier aggregation

https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=943

Ahhh okay. That makes more sense. I'll right up a quick crash course for you on this after work and post it here

Didneywhorl wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:19 pm 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.

I was unsure what the facts of the matter where. Thanks for clearing that up. It's a shame tough, my Linksys PAP2T needs a new home.

Hi :)
Thanks for your answer, I'm agreed for sure but still other product used full time internet gateways works correctly.
It can sometimes happen, that there is no more CA too but it's after few hours and not like on EG12 after few minutes.

So there some bug to fix on modem side too :)

But the ...

I feel stupid, I had the mangle rule on the wrong interface, and the Simple Mobile web interface doesn't show hotspot usage only regular phone usage. Texting the automated balance checker shows zero hotspot data used and zero hotspot balance remaining. Which is weird, it seems I hit the 5gig hotspot ...

Did you go into the usb programs in the router config and enable the USB modem? I know the ac68u works with ZTE hotspots and some sierra/quectel modems in USB enclosures, but I've no experience with cradlepoints. They seem a bit pricey for low-cat modems.

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