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by Kilgore_Trout
Tue May 11, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: t-Mobile only PS5 data shows as hotspot data
Replies: 3
Views: 4656

t-Mobile only PS5 data shows as hotspot data

I've got a mikrotik setup that's been solid enough for a year plus. Recently I've noticed that there is hotspot data being used and I've narrowed it down to the PS5. Does anyone have a clue why this would be and how I might be able to fix it? It's not a problem at the moment, but I'd like to have ev...
by Kilgore_Trout
Fri May 22, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Replies: 14
Views: 7764

Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?

I used to have a C8 now that I think about it. It was solid. I'll grab a C7. Thanks for the advice!
by Kilgore_Trout
Fri May 22, 2020 5:40 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Replies: 14
Views: 7764

Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?

@BillA is right on, get greedy and you will be booted. Be careful with the Archer A7. I have two that will not run OpenWRT. Seems V5 works, see here: https://openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/archer_a7 Thanks Terry. What's a good inexpensive option? I saw the A7 refurbished on B&H for $40 and it seemed l...
by Kilgore_Trout
Fri May 22, 2020 5:38 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Replies: 14
Views: 7764

Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?

No matter what TTL you set, if you use over 500GB per month (or even less), ATT will likely disconnect your service as it has happened to countless others. You may want to consider other carriers for router use > https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=5790#p5790 Thanks Bill. I definitely plan on...
by Kilgore_Trout
Thu May 21, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Replies: 14
Views: 7764

ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?

I currently have the cradlepoint IBR600BLP4 with the att ipad plan for my home internet. I've been researching options to change things if and when I get the boot. Is it feasible to simply purchase something like the Archer A7 and run openwrt, keeping the cradlepoint as the modem and allowing me to ...

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