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by BillA
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Can LTE modems be repurposed as point to point wireless bridges?
Replies: 3
Views: 209

Re: Can LTE modems be repurposed as point to point wireless bridges?

I didn't think it'd be easy, and Mikrotik is one of the easiest brands to make a country code change on. But nothing I found on the cheap gets me to my BRS spectrum. Furthermore, if we don't build out and and use it, we lose it. So, since we're not rich, we were hoping to try use the spectrum for o...
by BillA
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:54 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Can LTE modems be repurposed as point to point wireless bridges?
Replies: 3
Views: 209

Re: Can LTE modems be repurposed as point to point wireless bridges?

Legalities aside, theoretically it should be possible by hacking the firmware. However, it would not be a trivial mod due to the firmware signatures. LTE modems are not designed to work in bridge mode without a base station. If you're looking to bridge two locations up to a hundred meters apart, you...
by BillA
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: 4G LTE MiMo antenna issues
Replies: 3
Views: 451

Re: 4G LTE MiMo antenna issues

So, it's been an interesting journey, and I have to say I'm no more better off then I was before. And slightly more confused. As you can see the obvious doesn't always work out as expected in the real world. While MIMO should improve signal and speeds in most cases, sometimes it may be detrimental ...
by BillA
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: Sierra Wireless EM9191 EM9190 Firmware Update & IMEI Repair
Replies: 12
Views: 8131

Re: Sierra Wireless EM9191 EM9190 Firmware Update & IMEI Repair

Oh, I see the 5 commands, but doesn't it require a calculated code too, or am I missing something silly here? heh Not sure what calculated code you are referring to. It does not require the same unlock (and generate a code) technique as the earlier Sierra models. Ahh I did not know that, as I remem...
by BillA
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: Sierra Wireless EM9191 EM9190 Firmware Update & IMEI Repair
Replies: 12
Views: 8131

Re: Sierra Wireless EM9191 EM9190 Firmware Update & IMEI Repair

Do you need to send the authorization before those commands, or this will only restore the original imei? The authorization is included the first AT command. It joins 5 different AT commands into one. Oh, I see the 5 commands, but doesn't it require a calculated code too, or am I missing something ...
by BillA
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Orbi 5G (NBR750, NBK752) How-To / Megathread
Replies: 85
Views: 16930

Re: Orbi 5G (NBR750, NBK752) How-To / Megathread

Looking for the correct command to disable LTE for troubleshooting. Thanxs if it has a qualcomm cpu (I think it does x55) just use offline-D mode you can get to it by sending the dm command 290100 you may need to send the spc first if it does not respond send the spc like this 41 30 30 30 30 30 30 ...
by BillA
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: Sierra Wireless EM9191 EM9190 Firmware Update & IMEI Repair
Replies: 12
Views: 8131

Re: Sierra Wireless EM9191 EM9190 Firmware Update & IMEI Repair

JimHelms wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:00 am Yeah, the EM919X modems can be a little finicky at times.

I was just gonna say that probably the NVM got corrupted.
Do you need to send the authorization before those commands, or this will only restore the original imei?
by BillA
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:13 am
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Rm520n-gl with visible
Replies: 2
Views: 870

Re: Rm520n-gl with visible

Or atleast help with at commands I'm having trouble with it and so far no matter what sim I use in the usb enclosure it says sim missing. Since your sim is working in both a phone and EM160R-GL, likely your modem is in the wrong mode or defective. Try flashing it using the latest Quectel firmware, ...
by BillA
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:46 am
Forum: Speed Tests
Topic: What speedtest sites are you using?
Replies: 2
Views: 1297

Re: What speedtest sites are you using?

Hello guys, just wanted to ask for good speedtest sites. Perhaps you can recommend some. My regular speed tests are: https://www.bing.com/search?q=speed-test https://www.google.com/search?q=speed-test And the two below lets you test both IPv4 and IPv6 speeds separately which sometimes may be differ...
by BillA
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:29 am
Forum: Nighthawks MR1100 - MR5200 (M1...M5...)
Topic: MR6150-100NAS Firmware
Replies: 4
Views: 445

Re: MR6150-100NAS Firmware

ZzzzShinzzzZ wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:57 am Mine stops me updating, it still got stuck in fw 10.x . What should I do in order to update it? Thanks.

Try setting the following, then factory reset your router, have a working sim in, and wait a day to auto-update.
dx -c fota.WUAutoCheck 1
dx -c fota.WUAutoDownload 1
dx -c fota.WUAutoUpdate 1
by BillA
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: ZBT Routers
Topic: wg1608/quec em12 - randomly powers down
Replies: 16
Views: 1415

Re: wg1608/quec em12 - randomly powers down

Update: Seems like the issue is resolved. Here is what I did: Thanks again for all the help and advice fellas, will update if anything changes. Cheers. I'm glad that it seems to be working, at least for now. For random modem/router issues it's always a good idea to start with a fresh baseline/facto...
by BillA
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO with EM160R-GL Not Activating
Replies: 1
Views: 585

Re: NEXP1GO with EM160R-GL Not Activating

Try activating the SIM in the iPad first or an iPhone, then move it to the router.
by BillA
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: Nighthawks MR1100 - MR5200 (M1...M5...)
Topic: MR6150-100NAS Firmware
Replies: 4
Views: 445

Re: MR6150-100NAS Firmware

I just picked up one of these used with firmware NTGX65_12.01.31.00. I was able to telnet into the device and run AT commands which allowed me to fix the IMEI and enable development mode. As soon as I added a sim the the device it began the update process which I was able to interrupt by remove the...
by BillA
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: Nighthawks MR1100 - MR5200 (M1...M5...)
Topic: Netgear Mr6500 fail to broastcast wifi evenif broastcast ssid enabled already.
Replies: 1
Views: 125

Re: Netgear Mr6500 fail to broastcast wifi evenif broastcast ssid enabled already.

Has anyone encountered this issue on their Nighthawk hotspot before? It’s an unlocked MR6500, works fine via Ethernet and USB tethering, but will not broadcast WiFi it has 💤 beside the WiFi symbol. Is there a command I can run to try to fix it? I’ve done a hard reset already and no luck. Try a fact...
by BillA
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: MoFi Routers
Topic: What is the pinout for the Molex 4-pin ATX Power Plug? Mofi5500
Replies: 1
Views: 294

Re: What is the pinout for the Molex 4-pin ATX Power Plug? Mofi5500

Use an Ohm meter to easily find the ground then the rest.
by BillA
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:18 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Laptop tmobile tethering.
Replies: 2
Views: 660

Re: Laptop tmobile tethering.

So I'm using 2 different phones for Hotspot. 1 is visible and the other is verizon post paid. For a couple years I've been doing the phone > windows 10 laptop via wifi > tp-link wireless router via shared ethernet port to put the router online. Both phones have the same Hotspot details so all we ha...
by BillA
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Quectel RM502Q-AE
Replies: 7
Views: 416

Re: Quectel RM502Q-AE

Here is a speed test I captured this morning on my MoFi2000 unit when I swapped the SIM from the Quectel unit. The SIM appears good and working. I'll give those AT commands a try. I appreciate the help! Try swapping the modems too and see what happens in both units. The best way of diagnosing an is...
by BillA
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Quectel RM502Q-AE
Replies: 7
Views: 416

Re: Quectel RM502Q-AE

I pulled the modem and reseated it back to the board. Powered everything back up and the modem shows as connected however the Provider states it is Connecting as shown in the illustration below. Doesnt' resolve past this point. The modem/router is finding bands that it scans in my area but somethin...
by BillA
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Quectel RM502Q-AE
Replies: 7
Views: 416

Re: Quectel RM502Q-AE

Some diag steps I would try....

Re-seat the modem and tighten the screws.
Re-flash the modem.
Re-flash the router.
Try another spare/borrowed modem.
If all else fails, smoke a Wireless Joint to go to Wireless Heaven. lol
by BillA
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: InvisaGig 5g
Topic: Router Locking Up
Replies: 22
Views: 1974

Re: Router Locking Up

For the WAN interface the IG is connected to, you may also need to uncheck the option for blocking private networks since the 192.168.225.1 is in the RFC 1918 space. Your post prompted me to read the RFC 1918/Private Network Addressing Wiki, which made me realize that the private address range 10.x...
by BillA
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEX1PGO can't save band locking
Replies: 2
Views: 291

Re: NEX1PGO can't save band locking

I have a NEX1PGO / WG3526-P router with a Sierra Wireless EM7565 modem. Purchased in August 2021. I'm pretty sure this worked with a previous version of firmware. Try the latest GoldenOrb firmware from here. ZBT-WG3526-GO2024-02-22-AB21.zip http://aturnofthenut.com/autobuilds/ZBT-WG3526-GO2024-02-2...
by BillA
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: Orbi
Topic: NBR750 not recognizing modem/bad flash
Replies: 2
Views: 1390

Re: NBR750 not recognizing modem/bad flash

Attempted to upgrade fw to R13 on NBR750 without taking the modem out. I moved the fw using SCP to /tmp/ in the router and used the QFirehose present in the router to flash, resulted in a bad flash :evil: I can still ssh into the router but the modem/sim is no longer recognized. I can't send any AT...
by BillA
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: TTL Settings - Throttling, Tethering and Hotspot Usage
Topic: AT&T unlimited hotspot
Replies: 3
Views: 812

Re: AT&T unlimited hotspot

Is AT&T still a viable option for unlimited hotspot using TTL/IMEI mods? Any direction on which plan to purchase? I'm on VZ right now and it's pretty good but I do get throttled after what must be 50GB. The problem with VZ and that the network in my area is saturated and I get 10Mbps on 5G. On ...
by BillA
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: MC7455 - stuck in loop
Replies: 9
Views: 636

Re: MC7455 - stuck in loop

Understood. You want to self build, support, and warrant. :) Pretty much what the cost of the InvisaGig is. They have rj45 modem sleds on alibaba that you drop your own 5G modem into, or buy theirs, and use AT commands or opensource code to give it a web interface for sending at commands. Yea, it's...
by BillA
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Nighthawks MR1100 - MR5200 (M1...M5...)
Topic: All firmware for Netgear devices can be found here
Replies: 20
Views: 1260

Re: All firmware for Netgear devices can be found here

I tried a few times to download some of the firmware, but the only option I could see on that site to download was "Download Everything". Every time I tried that, all I got was "Download failed. Try later". Apparently you must download and install Yandex's downloader, and (I pre...
by BillA
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: VPN
Topic: Unleashing VPN Power on Routers: Your Ultimate Forum for Router-Based VPN Setup
Replies: 2
Views: 1042

Re: Unleashing VPN Power on Routers: Your Ultimate Forum for Router-Based VPN Setup

A problem with the current router based VPN client is that it pipes through all sites through the VPN, and only allows certain sites to be "excluded". This method slows down most sites and increases latency unnecessarily, except for the excluded ones. It would be great if the router's VPN ...
by BillA
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: VPN
Topic: Wireguard VPN Bypass
Replies: 3
Views: 1134

Re: Wireguard VPN Bypass

To bypass a VPN on a specific local IP address while using WireGuard, you can follow these general steps: Identify Local IP Address: Determine the local IP address you want to bypass the VPN for. Edit WireGuard Configuration: Locate your WireGuard configuration file on your device. Exclude Local IP...
by BillA
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:48 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXQ6GO looses connection between lan/wifi and internet.
Replies: 3
Views: 782

Re: NEXQ6GO looses connection between lan/wifi and internet.

I get moire or less the same problem. Did you solve it? I'm looking to install a newer firmware, did you do that? If so, where can I find one? First you need to determine the actual cause for the connection drop, which can be caused by several factors. 1. Failing router hardware 2. Failing modem ha...
by BillA
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: VPN
Topic: Wireguard VPN Bypass
Replies: 3
Views: 1134

Re: Wireguard VPN Bypass

Aweeka wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:15 pm I am currently connected to a VPN using wireguard but I am having trouble trying to bypass it on one local ip address. I am not sure if there are more settings I need to change as well.

That should be it for a local IP, just test it to make sure it's actually excluded.
by BillA
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: VPN
Topic: OpenVPN (ProtonVPN) Running But Not Functioning
Replies: 4
Views: 6256

Re: OpenVPN (ProtonVPN) Running But Not Functioning

In case anyone else ends up at this thread, I was facing what I think is the same issue. I was trying to get expresspvn working in client mode on: Hostname WiFiX Model WE1326v5 Architecture MediaTek MT7621 ver:1 eco:3 Firmware Version GoldenOrb_2019-04-09 Kernel Version 4.14.63 I was able to use th...
by BillA
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: StarLink satellite internet service by SpaceX
Replies: 24
Views: 13147

Re: StarLink satellite internet service by SpaceX

Starlink just raised their prices to $549 to deposit holders from $499, and $599 for new orders, with monthly fees going up to $110/mo. Hmmmmmmm....... It’s called inflation His cost are raising so he is passing the cost onto the user. Jet Fuel.png Yet cellular plan prices stayed pretty much the sa...
by BillA
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:35 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: WE826-T2 No Modem Present SOLVED (Fibocom 860-GL)
Replies: 24
Views: 7353

Re: WE826-T2 No Modem Present SOLVED (Fibocom 860-GL)

I installed the WE826-WD firmware and that made no change to the SIM Missing error. Well, if the sim was working before in the router without any changes, then it's unlikely caused by the firmware. As far as I know, the WE826-T2 is basically the same hardware as the WE826-WD, so try reflashing it w...
by BillA
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: WE826-T2 No Modem Present SOLVED (Fibocom 860-GL)
Replies: 24
Views: 7353

Re: WE826-T2 No Modem Present SOLVED (Fibocom 860-GL)

Ok, I didn't want to put the new SIM in there until I had the IMEI changed so I was using an old Verizon SIM that no longer has service. Would not having service make the SIM show up as "Missing"? Here's what I am seeing: https://1drv.ms/i/s!AjcwMUKGyqifgZ0rQFuehZITcys7Sw?e=Uk9quC Regardl...
by BillA
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:31 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: WE826-T2 No Modem Present SOLVED (Fibocom 860-GL)
Replies: 24
Views: 7353

Re: WE826-T2 No Modem Present SOLVED (Fibocom 860-GL)

NHeydary wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:20 pm My WE862-T2 recognizes the Fibocom L860-GL modem but won't recognize a SIM being installed. Who has their 860-GL working and what FW version are you using?

I would test the sim card in a phone first if you haven't done so already.
In rare cases SIM cards can go bad.
by BillA
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: TTL Settings - Throttling, Tethering and Hotspot Usage
Topic: T-MOBILE MNVO TTL MANGLING WITH LUCI
Replies: 10
Views: 4219

Re: T-MOBILE MNVO TTL MANGLING WITH LUCI

Hi everyone! I am new to this website. I read all posts related to my problem and I still didn't find a solution. T-mobile throttles video streaming to 480p on their essentials plan, magenta plan and on their MVNO plans such as Simple mobile, Mint mobile, and many more. I current DON'T have hotspot...
by BillA
Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: ZBT Routers
Topic: wg1608/quec em12 - randomly powers down
Replies: 16
Views: 1415

Re: wg1608/quec em12 - randomly powers down

Good advice @BillA . I've not flashed the em12 before since it's been problem free. I will see if I can do it with qfirehose and/or try to find m2 sled I bought years back. Unfortunately I don't have any other router besides the 1608 nor do I have another module. Looks like most options of buying o...
by BillA
Fri Feb 16, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: ZBT Routers
Topic: wg1608/quec em12 - randomly powers down
Replies: 16
Views: 1415

Re: wg1608/quec em12 - randomly powers down

Yes ~2 years ago I removed the lid of the 1608 and put a finned cpu heatsink on the em12g's metal shield held in place with white thermal compound. It reduced the temperature by some but I doubt its nesecary in the environment I have it in. I do not think the resetting is due to temperature, I moni...
by BillA
Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: LTE Provider options for Home Internet
Replies: 29
Views: 8285

Re: LTE Provider options for Home Internet

Honestly, I try to avoid any providers that route their traffic through different/additional portals than the main providers APN. This is why visible ping times suck. Granted i've not tried them to see if you can avoid their APN or not, but initially liked the idea of a carrier (US Mobile) having a...
by BillA
Wed Aug 18, 2021 12:04 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: New ZBT WG1608 5G-ready router + GoldenOrb firmware
Replies: 218
Views: 152555

Re: WG1608/WG3526 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi Working with 19.07 Snapshot

I tried this firmware, but there seemed to be an issue with my network devices connecting through the router, even though the router shows its connected to LTE network. Any ideas on what may be the issue? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! First I would test the sim card in a phone to make sure the w...
by BillA
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Can PCsForPeople / MobileBeacon Sims be used in other Devices?
Replies: 5
Views: 2155

Re: Can PCsForPeople / MobileBeacon Sims be used in other Devices?

MosquitoGoose wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:06 pm If so what are the limitations? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to use it in a Orbi LBR20. Thanks.

You may want to start with the Orbi LBR20 How-To / Megathread.
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1876
by BillA
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:47 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: New ZBT WG1608 5G-ready router + GoldenOrb firmware
Replies: 218
Views: 152555

Re: WG1608/WG3526 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi Working with 19.07 Snapshot

Can someone confirm this is this valid as of today? Thanks The latest firmware should have WiFi-5G working. This is the latest as of today: ZBT-WG1608-GO2021-07-31.zip http://www.aturnofthenut.com/upload/ZBT-WG1608-GO2021-07-31.zip Here's the folder for all the latest firmwares: http://www.aturnoft...
by BillA
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: T-Mobile Hotspot Masking
Replies: 8
Views: 4376

Re: T-Mobile Hotspot Masking

Currently pretty much all phone plans have some kind of hotspot limit. If you don't want to get a full blown router to bypass the limit, you could go with an inexpensive GL-Inet MT300N mini travel router smaller than a pack of cigarettes. https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNET-GL-MT300N-V2-Repeater-300Mbps-...
by BillA
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:30 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: LTE Provider options for Home Internet
Replies: 29
Views: 8285

Re: LTE Provider options for Home Internet

ok thanks will try these out. Is it possible my phone changed? Been using the same phone all this time. A Samsung S8+. Just one day this started happening. Yes, it's possible that a firmware/app upgrade on your phone has a new hotspot/firewall implementation which is not passing the modified TTL/DN...
by BillA
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:58 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Modem Upgrade Choices
Replies: 3
Views: 1469

Re: Modem Upgrade Choices

Thanks, i've implemented your suggestion and will see how that works out going forward. Just got my LM960A18 in today with some new antennas/cables. Excited to see what the new modem and 4x4 mimo might yield. Another solution to keep the mobile connection alive constantly is by streaming a web page...
by BillA
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:41 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: LTE Provider options for Home Internet
Replies: 29
Views: 8285

Re: LTE Provider options for Home Internet

So none of your devices work all the time when you are tethering? Is anyone have issues with this with the sim card inside a modem router? The tethering issue with certain phones is likely caused by the implementation of the hotspot app/firewall in the phone. Instead of the stock hotspot/tethering ...
by BillA
Mon Aug 16, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T Post Pay Tablet plan Good Tablets to get LTE Service
Replies: 14
Views: 8959

Re: AT&T Post Pay Tablet plan Good Tablets to get LTE Service

Hello, Are you saying that it has 4G Lte in both the ipad and Nighthawk? If so that is to be expected. If the device you used to get the card doesn't have 5G the card will not be provisioned with it. Honestly don't even know if 5G is part of the deal with unlimited ipad/tablet plans. This is the re...
by BillA
Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:29 am
Forum: VPN
Topic: Wireguard server on PiOS working, Android connects, but WG3526 won't
Replies: 1
Views: 1534

Re: Wireguard server on PiOS working, Android connects, but WG3526 won't

Ok, so after about 12 hours staight working on this, I'm about ready to throw in the towel. Supposedly the latest GoldenOrb firmware has WireGuard built in without having to install extra packages. Here's the latest WG3526 firmware as of today. ZBT-WG3526-GO2021-07-19.zip http://www.aturnofthenut.c...
by BillA
Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:21 am
Forum: ZBT Routers
Topic: ZBT WG1602 and ROOTER (open WRT) ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3555

Re: ZBT WG1602 and ROOTER (open WRT) ?

There's a GoldenOrb firmware available specifically for the WG1602, here's the latest as of today.
ZBT-WG1602-GO2021-07-20.zip
http://www.aturnofthenut.com/upload/ZBT-WG1602-GO2021-07-20.zip

And here's the folder with all firmwares and versions.
http://www.aturnofthenut.com/upload/
by BillA
Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:45 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: WiFiX NEXR5GO dual modem setup works
Replies: 14
Views: 6387

Re: WiFiX NEXR5GO dual modem setup works

Didneywhorl wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:58 pm Meaning 2 modems each using half of the 4x4 MIMO antenna?

Might work. Might present noise. Not really sure. I should try sometime.

It would probably work, but you would have to play around with the antennas "pairs" to see which combination works best on two 2xMIMO modems.
by BillA
Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:52 am
Forum: VPN
Topic: Wireguard on ROOter?
Replies: 69
Views: 32504

Re: Wireguard on ROOter?

tetranz wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:48 pm Very cool. I guess that completely solves it. Thanks.

I will have to test the WireGuard built into the latest GoldenOrb, however that still doesn't solve the lack of your WiFi 5G. And the GL-AR750S will probably give you a little better performance too.
by BillA
Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: VPN
Topic: Wireguard on ROOter?
Replies: 69
Views: 32504

Re: Wireguard on ROOter?

I haven't got a change to run WireGuard on GoldenOrb/WiFix since it requires the installation of extra packages and some tweaking. However, I connected my WG3526's LAN-1 to the WAN port of a GL-Inet Slate (GL-AR750S) which has WireGuard built in, it works great pushing around 50Mbps fully encrypted....
by BillA
Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
Replies: 223
Views: 50851

Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem

Now I am back to 5Dn and 3Up. Is there a way to specify what band I use? As I mentioned earlier, it's best to run the speeds test late at night after 11pm when the network is less congested. Those will be the highest speeds you'll get from your combination of modem, carrier, plan, and location. Dur...
by BillA
Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:33 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
Replies: 223
Views: 50851

Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem

Can I use the router to fine tune aiming the antenna? How would I do that? Assuming you have external antennas, try rotating them together in a full 360 degree circle at 45 degree increments (8 turns total), restart the router each time, wait about 5 minutes, then test the speed again. It's importa...
by BillA
Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:18 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: LTE Provider options for Home Internet
Replies: 29
Views: 8285

Re: LTE Provider options for Home Internet

Would IMEI be the reason when we are talking about tethering the phone? Wouldn't think so. Every once in awhile it does work and gets past the 5 Mbps. Think there is some way they know when you select USB tether on the phone must be flagging them somehow. Cause even after disconnecting it from rout...
by BillA
Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:07 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: 5G Modems Quectel, Sierra, and Telit.
Replies: 5
Views: 1939

Re: 5G Modems Quectel, Sierra, and Telit.

It might be a bit. Telit decided to make their 5G modules a different length than everyone else, so there is literally zero devices that can hold it down properly. We'll have to see what manufacturers do. Say hello to Duct-tape! lol Kidding aside, I've been using a small piece of thick insulation f...
by BillA
Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:45 am
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Quectel RM500Q-AE change APN Protocol
Replies: 10
Views: 3762

Re: Quectel RM500Q-AE change APN TYPE

Do you know which AT command I would use to force the modem into IPv4? I can see if that works to solve my issue temporarily. You could try it, but from my experience once you restart the router, it will be likely changed back to IPv4v6 by the firmware. There's a mod on this forum which lets you ha...
by BillA
Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:59 am
Forum: Nighthawks MR1100 - MR5200 (M1...M5...)
Topic: Netgear M1
Replies: 4
Views: 4909

Re: Netgear M1

Your Device that you are sharing the data to, needs to have TTL (Time to Live) Set to something non-standard, like 65. Windows CMD: netsh int ipv4 set glob defaultcurhoplimit=65 MAC OS Terminal: sudo sysctl -w net.inet.ip.ttl=65 (Temp) or net.inet.ip.ttl=65 (Permanent) Need to be Tether via USB Wil...
by BillA
Sat Aug 14, 2021 1:57 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: LTE Provider options for Home Internet
Replies: 29
Views: 8285

Re: LTE Provider options for Home Internet

Is "magic" legal in the United States? Having hard time finding straight forward yes or no for this. Without beating around the bush, the straight answer is "NO", there's a federal law on the books against "cloning". Some people do it with a "donor phone/tablet&qu...
by BillA
Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:40 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Quectel RM500Q-AE change APN Protocol
Replies: 10
Views: 3762

Re: Quectel RM500Q-AE change APN TYPE

I tried those changes to the LAN interface and now the modem is able to connect and get an IP address but it does not allow me to browse any websites. I keep getting a DNS probe error. Any suggestions? I tried it in QMI, MBIM, and ECM mode. Well, you could either tether a phone via usb as an extern...
by BillA
Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Quectel RM500Q-AE change APN Protocol
Replies: 10
Views: 3762

Re: Quectel RM500Q-AE change APN TYPE

I used it in the phone and it works fine with using usb tether. Now that I look at it I’m actually referring to the APN Protocol. When it’s set to IPv4 it works and IPv6 doesn’t work. Is there anyway to update those settings on the modem? You can set the "APN Protocol" via AT commands to ...
by BillA
Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WG1608 ping wont work, but internet is fine
Replies: 32
Views: 11502

Re: WG1608 ping wont work, but internet is fine

Thank you BIllA :) . I have re-flashed to the latest firmware provided above, and ping is working now. funnily enough ping is working under IPV6, but when i went the additional steps and disabled IPV6, ping no longer worked on IPV4. perhaps the reason it wasnt working before i updated the firmware ...
by BillA
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WG1608 ping wont work, but internet is fine
Replies: 32
Views: 11502

Re: WG1608 ping wont work, but internet is fine

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I am quite experienced with most networking stuff but GoldenOrb is a bit new to me. I would try the following. 1. Reflash the router with the latest GoldenOrb firmware in bootloader mode. https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=6007#p6007 Latest WG160...
by BillA
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Quectel RM500Q-AE change APN Protocol
Replies: 10
Views: 3762

Re: Quectel RM500Q-AE change APN TYPE

Ring devices do not connect. Google Home does not connect. Unable connect to OpenVPN server. Before anything, I would test the sim card in a phone and find the APN the phone's using under Connections/Mobile/Wireless > Mobile Network >APN. The "APN Type" in the phone is usually set to &quo...
by BillA
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:45 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Orbi LBR20 How-To / Megathread
Replies: 450
Views: 494023

Re: Orbi LBR20 How-To / Megathread

root@LBR20:~# cat /mnt/circle/overlay/opt/scripts/firewall* # IPv4 TTL mod iptables -t mangle -C POSTROUTING -o wwan0 -j TTL --ttl-set 64 > /dev/null 2>&1 || \ip tables -t mangle -I POSTROUTING 1 -o wwan0 -j TTL --ttl-set 64 ip6tables -t mangle -C POSTROUTING -o wwan0 -j HL --hl-set 64 > /dev/n...
by BillA
Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:23 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Goldenorb configuration
Replies: 8
Views: 2236

Re: Goldenorb configuration

Hello, I am completely new to building and configuring cellular modems in routers. I purchased the WG1608D-M and Quectel EM160R-GL. I installed the Quec and connected the antennas labeled 5G to M and D/G and the antennas labeled 4g/5g to M1 and M2. I inserted the Calyx sim using the adapter. The lo...
by BillA
Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:17 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
Replies: 223
Views: 50851

Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem

I am sure I will. I think it will be delivered in time for the weekend. Is this hard to setup on a Linux computer or should I use my Windows laptop? The router setup is done via a web interface, therefore you may use any web browser and OS of your choice. However, Google Chrome seems to work the be...
by BillA
Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:10 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Modem Upgrade Choices
Replies: 3
Views: 1469

Re: Modem Upgrade Choices

Hey, I’m planning on giving my current modem EM7565 to a family member and looking to upgrade to 4x4 Mimo. Looking for suggestions and experience with Verizon iPad sim on the following modems. LM960A18 EM160R-GL There are some other 5g modems available, but doubt we get 5g service here anytime soon...
by BillA
Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:32 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: PagePlus Throttling
Replies: 5
Views: 3970

Re: PagePlus Throttling

So far, I have hit throttling on Page Plus once over 60Gb for the month on a phone(took me 22 days to get over 60Gb), it is now consistently 5mbps up and down. No where near the 200Gb hard limit. Won't be renewing this next month, may try Verizon Prepaid unlimited next. After 60gb it is no differen...
by BillA
Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:00 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Anyone having connection issues recently on AT&T?
Replies: 2
Views: 1261

Re: Anyone having connection issues recently on AT&T?

I’m using a $50/m Autopay AT&T plan on a x750 spitz running GoldenOrb. Signal strength is around 40% and stays on B4 most of the day and does CA with B66 or B12 when I’m assuming the tower is congested. I’ll get disconnected normally once a day or less per my connection log and I have connectio...
by BillA
Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:20 am
Forum: VPN
Topic: OPENVPN forward on a NEXQ6GO
Replies: 12
Views: 4563

Re: OPENVPN forward on a NEXQ6GO

Yes, I've got a bit more testing, once I'm happy with it and know it's works well I'll write it up Another solution is OpenMPTCProuter which lets you tunnel through a carrier's private IP's, and also do true carrier aggregation using multiple internet sources combining the speeds together (not just...
by BillA
Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:57 am
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: WG1608 V4 + EM160R-GL not connecting to internet
Replies: 34
Views: 12401

Re: WG1608 V4 + EM160R-GL not connecting to internet

You may try to block the sides and back of the 4x4 MIMO antenna with some kind of grounded metal shielding. The other cell towers could be causing your issues, called cross-talk. When there are multiple cell towers nearby with the same bands on them overlapping their broadcasting it creates confusi...
by BillA
Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:44 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WG1608 with EM160R
Replies: 3
Views: 1932

Re: WG1608 with EM160R

Ethernet to PC...the Modem at first would not connect..I changed the interface to Static IP and the modem connected via Hostless with 192.168.0.1 The router didn't like it so I had to set the EM160R to MBIM mode with the AT+QCFG="usbnet",2 command. The router came up immediately after cha...
by BillA
Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:30 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: New ZBT WG1608 5G-ready router + GoldenOrb firmware
Replies: 218
Views: 152555

Re: New ZBT WG1608 5G-ready router + GoldenOrb firmware

And it works with ps4? My only problem is connect to PlayStation network. Most mobile carriers provide a "private IP" address instead of a public one which is required for some gaming consoles. Check out the posts below for some possible solutions: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hard...
by BillA
Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: MoFi Routers
Topic: MoFi issue or Verizon police?
Replies: 23
Views: 12001

Re: MoFi issue or Verizon police?

isnt there s guide somewhere to convert a mofi to run goldenorb? I will be honest i didnt read through everything to know which mofi and all but pretty sure the 4500 for example can be converted to goldenorb with a factory reset flash. Then many in here would be much more versed in exact steps to t...
by BillA
Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Use Netgear Nighthawk MR1100 as a Modem
Replies: 11
Views: 18493

Re: Use Netgear Nighthawk MR1100 as a Modem

mtl26637 wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:15 am Surprised it doesn't happen more often. You know that got me thinkin, I think this may be the only forum I've ever visited in the past 20 years that doesn't have or need moderators. Just goes to show you what type of crowd we all are :).
Mostly mature, educated, decent folks. :)

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