EM12 or other modem for B66 ATT

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EM12 or other modem for B66 ATT

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I have searched the boards for EM12 modems in the WE826 but only got one return.. so my question is this..
im looking to setup 5 Modems for a family member and they will use ATT towers have B66 so i wanted to ask what modem that supports B66 is a stable performer in the We826? or should i not worry about B66 support and just get the old reliable MC7455? he is 3/4 mile from the tower .
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mezmerizz0454 wrote: Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:49 pm I have searched the boards for EM12 modems in the WE826 but only got one return.. so my question is this..
im looking to setup 5 Modems for a family member and they will use ATT towers have B66 so i wanted to ask what modem that supports B66 is a stable performer in the We826? or should i not worry about B66 support and just get the old reliable MC7455? he is 3/4 mile from the tower .
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Generally the more bands and higher CAT# the modem has, the better the speeds/throughput, however the actual performance depends on several other factors such as the data plan (amount of included data/throttling), distance from the tower, terrain and environmental/weather factors.

Here's some more info about modems, carriers, and speed/throughput improvements.
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=5451#p5451
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mezmerizz0454 wrote: Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:49 pm I have searched the boards for EM12 modems in the WE826 but only got one return.. so my question is this..
im looking to setup 5 Modems for a family member and they will use ATT towers have B66 so i wanted to ask what modem that supports B66 is a stable performer in the We826? or should i not worry about B66 support and just get the old reliable MC7455? he is 3/4 mile from the tower .
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You might want to look at the EM7511 for AT&T since it includes the FirstNet Band 14 as well as Band 66.

Pretty stable and simple build using the WE826GO.
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Mr. Helms in your opinion is the EM7511 (with latest firmware from The Wireless Haven site) and the WE826GO pretty much a plug and play option with just a few steps of configuration needed like a MC7455?
Other than the M.2 adapter and MHF4 pigtails of course.
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I'm running the EM12 on a Raspberry Pi with latest ROOter software. It was plug and play. Have been experiencing a few issues with carrier aggregation but believe this is all due to the provider. Firmware upgrade was easy and support from Quectel has been very good.
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mezmerizz0454 wrote: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:53 pm Mr. Helms in your opinion is the EM7511 (with latest firmware from The Wireless Haven site) and the WE826GO pretty much a plug and play option with just a few steps of configuration needed like a MC7455?
Other than the M.2 adapter and MHF4 pigtails of course.
They are both pretty much the same as far as configuration goes.
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