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Finally got it working. Yay! But it’s slow slow slow!

Now I just need to figure out what antenna(s) to buy.

The short answer, trial and error. You get the modem connected and do something to use data, like streaming. Wait a few hours, or overnight, and log in to your account to see whether data counted as hotspot data or unlimited data. If it is using hotspot data, you need to make some adjustments ...

ROFL, yes I am having hard time with the car keys.

So I am about to pull my hair out with this modem/setup and just trying to get internet to work. I went ahead and was going to try and use the modem with the Sim card I got from ATT a little over a week ago, but I can't even seem to get it to go ...

That modem is no better than the Mofi. The wifi router is better. But the modem is the same Quectel EC25 as the Mofi Sim 7. Cat 4, no CA.

If you are going to spend money on a new unit, I would make it a worthwhile upgrade to at least a Cat 16 with 4x4 MIMO.


If I am getting a new modem, I ...

If you are using a phone sim, you may need to set the APN to nxtgenphone. Broadband is a working APN, but it may count as hotspot data.

Have you confirmed that you are using phone data, rather than hotspot data? If so, I wouldn't make any changes. Just roll with it.

Regarding IMEI changes, we ...

That was a short term fix.... Since you are in a time crunch. :D

Broadband is a APN for AT&T
The the other trick is Setting the TTL to something like 65

This may trick the carrier and the modem data is not counted as hot spot data.
The carriers are getting wise to this, so it's getting harder ...

For AT&T 4g/LTE you will want to have Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 14 (if possible but not necessary), 17, 30, 66. Since you are travelling, the more of these bands you have, the better. Different bands may be prominent in different areas. For me, I really only need B66 & 12 to get by. But I'm not mobile ...

OSUKrazyKate

For your Zoom meeting needs maybe an iPad would work for you.
This would depend a lot on how good of a cell signal you have.

Worst case could go to Starbucks or McDonald's and use their WiFi,
for your meeting.

iPad Pro

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 ; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz ...

Hay OSUKrazyKate

There are many modems and Antennas to pick from.

If you can list your needs/goals and your budget the group can offer better information for your setup.

Also helps to know about your location and what Carrier / bands you plan to use.

Are you able to use your MoFI in the short ...

Or you can use this dude for less than half the price: https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/routers/4g-lte-routers/lt500-cellular-router-with-dual-band-wifi-plug-and-play/

And get 5Ghz wifi, unlike the MOFI4500.

Or get a used Cradlepoint, to keep the price down on their commercial routers.


or ...

Good advice it’s a little late
Most people get the hardware then find this site when they need help.

When I see RV 9 out of 10 times it’s a MoFi :o

Thanks for your information it can help others.


Yeah it's sad. A lot of us out there trying to now use it after buying it to use with some 3rd ...

I was using a 3rd party AT&T provider and recently got the boot without warning. So I did the same thing you are doing. Bought the post paid unlimited elite plan and use it in a Quectel EM160. Is working great. I do own a Mofi Sim 7, but I never tried it in there. Its nice because my first 100 GB ...

So I have been researching for over a year, whenever I can in between work and everything going on (work has me super crazy busy with the pandemic). I thought I had everything all figured out at the beginning of the year with a new MOFI 4500 Sim 7 with an ATT plan through a third party business ...

If you want to go full on outdoor high powered antenna that deals really well with foliage on trees you can go with this winner: https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/antennas/wifi-antennas/mimo-directional-w/adm-1dp727x7-nf-lte-8dbi-mimo-antenna/


Have you had experience with this antenna?

I am ...