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by MattB29
Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Router/modem to use with cricket 100gb data plan?
Replies: 4
Views: 2331

Re: Router/modem to use with cricket 100gb data plan?

I found your thread, what/why is the anker power port used for. It just looks like a 5 port USB charger, what's special about it Just rated to be better than the factory power supply when running the hotspot without battery. There were reports of frequent internet disconnects with the factory one. ...
by MattB29
Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Router/modem to use with cricket 100gb data plan?
Replies: 4
Views: 2331

Re: Router/modem to use with cricket 100gb data plan?

I run a Netgear M1 (MR1100) on Crickets 20GB Data only plan for my home internet needs. My setup is detailed under the AT&T 3G shutdown Thread on the forum here. Cricket only allows very few bring your own devices and those are all on AT&T 3G Whitelist: https://www.att.com/idpassets/images/s...
by MattB29
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:14 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

... So - has AT&T shut down its 3G network on February 2022 or it's delayed to April? Yes it has. Although not all 3G is shutdown what with cooperative agreements with the other carriers and the necessity to replace equipment. What happens when they shutdown later this year is the next point of...
by MattB29
Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: OPEN | UNCLASSIFIED
Topic: Cellphone Vs Tablet - Which one gets better signal gain
Replies: 4
Views: 1820

Re: Cellphone Vs Tablet - Which one gets better signal gain

Most likely the phone will be based on better modem and antenna setup.
by MattB29
Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

Good your devices are still working . The first sign I can find of problems is one persons account over at the Netgear Forums of their LB1120 stopping with AT&T notification I received the following notification yesterday from AT&T: " CANCELLATION NOTICE - It's urgent you upgrade to a n...
by MattB29
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:36 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

I have read where several people had issues when switching to an approved phone but using their old sim after a few days they could not connect. Those of you that run spoofed IMEI devices may need to do what gscheb did. Though whether his continues to work past the 22nd will be interesting. The tabl...
by MattB29
Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

I see a few complaints starting to pop up concerning phones being shut off yesterday (Feb 1st) that are not on AT&T's whitelist. Although the final 3G shutoff date is listed at Feb 22 I am sure that they are in the process now of cutting off service.
by MattB29
Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: If you had to buy not build?
Replies: 10
Views: 2160

Re: If you had to buy not build?

Hello all! I am more of a lurker. I try to learn but all this seems too complicated. So, please forgive my ignorance. If you had to buy a router for ATT unlimited, what router would you buy for optimal performance? I am in somewhat of a rural area but the current router I have does between 21-40 Mb...
by MattB29
Mon Jan 17, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Router for RV
Replies: 9
Views: 2383

Re: Router for RV

I understand being able to use a business WiFi connection (campground, hotel, Walmart). I just did not think it made sense to put another router between it and the end point. The big thing is the simplicity of changing the WAN connection in one place if you have several devices on a LAN. Also the r...
by MattB29
Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Router for RV
Replies: 9
Views: 2383

Re: Router for RV

Hard to figure what the WiFi as Wan is necessary for. Most campgrounds provide Wi-Fi. It's usually not great which is why RVers use cellular but if you're lucky enough to be somewhere with adequate Wi-Fi then Wi-Fi as WAN lets you use it transparently if the cellular signal is bad or you just want ...
by MattB29
Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: TTL Settings - Throttling, Tethering and Hotspot Usage
Topic: Messing up with TTL using different variations... still getting throttled and frustrated
Replies: 9
Views: 5149

Re: Messing up with TTL using different variations... still getting throttled and frustrated

Just curious if you had a Linux distro connected device if that would make a difference. I notice when I sign into Google on the net it always tells me that I am trying to connect with a Linux device. So I would guess Windows does the same. If Visible sees a Windows OS it could assume you are tether...
by MattB29
Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:40 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Router for RV
Replies: 9
Views: 2383

Re: Router for RV

You really are not looking for a router. You are looking for a cellular modem. That modem can be installed in a router to serve up an internet connection. Make sure whatever you buy it will work with the carriers that you are wanting to use. Also understand that those whip or paddle antennas on a wi...
by MattB29
Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:16 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

Latest information I can find from AT&T is We’re sunsetting service on the 3G network on February 22, 2022 to allow newer, faster, cutting-edge technology. After February 22, 2022 some 4G LTE modules and devices that request 3G voice services and data-only services to connect to the AT&T net...
by MattB29
Tue Jan 04, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Affordable Low-loss Coax cable type for outdoor antenna!
Replies: 11
Views: 2976

Re: Affordable Low-loss Coax cable type for outdoor antenna!

Your antenna choices likely will require several adapters as one uses N connectors and the other uses RP-SMA. For cable you need 50 ohm rated. On the low loss side that means LMR-100 up to LMR- 600. On standard cable types that would be RG-58. You can google loss per foot. If your use case is such a...
by MattB29
Fri Dec 31, 2021 6:45 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NexP1GO / Sierra7455 won't connect to T-mobile SIM
Replies: 2
Views: 1030

Re: NexP1GO / Sierra7455 won't connect to T-mobile SIM

Which plan? If it is one tied to a particular hotspot it will not work in another device.
by MattB29
Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

Out of curiosity I revisited this topic to see if AT&T had relented on its whitelist. As far as my search abilities have been able to find is AT&T is steaming ahead on it. The latest person complaining on a Reddit forum was an Canadian executive who attempted to get his M5200 on Cricket's 10...
by MattB29
Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Indoor Antenna Suggestions
Replies: 24
Views: 6245

Re: Indoor Antenna Suggestions

If you do not have whips or paddles already you can start with those. Since you mentioned being in another country it would be hard to recommend any but I am sure an Internet search would turn some up. You could look at this Forums merchant website for ideas of types.
by MattB29
Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Indoor Antenna Suggestions
Replies: 24
Views: 6245

Re: Indoor Antenna Suggestions

You could try a inexpensive MIMO indoor antenna and see if it gains you anything. It might help if your modem router setup does not have internal antennas. Many modem routers don't. That is why they have whip or paddle antennas. Your cell phone likely has at least two internal and maybe 4 antennas.
by MattB29
Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Remote SIM Card?
Replies: 4
Views: 1645

Re: Remote SIM Card?

The most practical thing is just add longer cable. The amount of loss is likely minimal even with connectors to extend length.

You also do not have to expose your modem/router to the elements nor need a doohickey POE setup.
by MattB29
Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: EC25-AF + ATT Prepaid not connecting
Replies: 10
Views: 2502

Re: EC25-AF + ATT Prepaid not connecting

Do you have lte only set? Also what does: AT!GSTATUS? return.

One thing also to watch for is AT&T has a whitelist of devices they will allow and your modems IMEI may be an issue. Your I-phone would not be an issue as it is on AT&T accepted LTE list.
by MattB29
Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

The ToS there is CYA documentation. Calyx links their donators to the hacks forum and facebook group just for that use. ;) You can get EM7565 imei help here maybe. NOT related to Wireless Joint, even though they copied the trademark name: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imeimagic Whether CYA or not...
by MattB29
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Bandit WG1608 / T-Mobile SIM - Can't connect to service
Replies: 6
Views: 2039

Re: Bandit WG1608 / T-Mobile SIM - Can't connect to service

The modem is a Quetcel RM502Q-AE. Apologies for not including that in my initial post. Have not had much luck yet on support from the seller, as of right now they've said my SIM must not have a data plan. Which it does; I can plug the SIM into a phone and use data, make calls, etc. Also forgot to m...
by MattB29
Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

Out of curiosity I searched Calyx site concerning sim transfer: https://calyxinstitute.org/membership/internet/4g-lte-faq They say: Q: Can I take the SIM card out of the hotspot you provide and use it in another device? A: Our reseller agreement with our equipment and service supplier, Mobile Citize...
by MattB29
Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:45 am
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Building Home WI-FI
Replies: 20
Views: 6626

Re: Building Home WI-FI

... I am basically trying to understand the setup. In my mind its Antenna > Router/Modem > WiFi Well sorta of but the details are Antennas (if MIMO), proper connectors for cable, the run of 50 ohm cable to your modem, cable connectors to the device containing the modem (could also be a router/wifi ...
by MattB29
Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

On your first post you said: "Under Modem--> Network Status -->General Information, the modem lists Sierra Wireless EM7565 listed as Modem 1. I also noticed under the Miscellaneous tab--> Current Modem, It states Modem Present/Not Connected." Is this still the case? Are you running any TTL...
by MattB29
Sat Nov 27, 2021 6:06 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

You are connected LTE on Band 66. with really good signal numbers I would think that means you have succeeded in getting internet. Maybe that is what the smile emoticon signifies. If so good job!
by MattB29
Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

Not running Golden Orb at the moment but you can find the option somewhere in the settings. There is also ways to do it with AT commands but would have to look it up via a search.
by MattB29
Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal

Explained best here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t1RJsYymGg

Any home router will do.

Oh BTW, change the routers IP before mucking with turning off the M1 IP bypass if the routers administration access URL is also 191.168.1.1.
Do it without being connected to the M1. Saves on hassle.
by MattB29
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile as Backup
Replies: 11
Views: 3127

Re: T-Mobile as Backup

There is a thread ongoing right now about 2 people with difficulties in getting a Calyx sim to work in a device other than provided by Calyx. On the subject of which is more reliable I would think the stand alone data plan would be. Phone plans that have been jiggered to work as data devices so that...
by MattB29
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Building Home WI-FI
Replies: 20
Views: 6626

Re: Building Home WI-FI

I may be misreading the OP. But it seems to say he can not get T-Mobile at his location. I also did not see any mention of phone type.
by MattB29
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

Not an expert at this stuff but Colelail posted output seems to indicate that his setup is operating connected as WCDMA Band 1900 which is basically 3G. He might want to try changing from Auto to LTE only. The old WCDMA bands barely function for data transfer. If the modem will not connect as LTE li...
by MattB29
Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Building Home WI-FI
Replies: 20
Views: 6626

Re: Building Home WI-FI

I suggest before buying anything that you do a lot of research. For one is to understand the terms so that confusion is minimized. It also can save you money in the end. You might set up a home Wi-Fi but that is simply a short range setup from a wireless router at your home. It does not supply you a...
by MattB29
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: ZBT Routers
Topic: WE826 | WG3526 | WE3926 | WE1326 | WE1026 - Firmware Recovery Mode
Replies: 12
Views: 49603

Re: WE826 | WG3526 | WE3926 | WE1326 | WE1026 - Firmware Recovery Mode

Check in the address if it is adding an "s" after http in the address url. Firefox seems to do that and gives your that unable to connect error page. If it does delete the s and only use http://192.168.1.1/
by MattB29
Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:00 am
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Cable Extension Question
Replies: 9
Views: 3495

Re: Cable Extension Question

I see no reason that you could not try using LMR 200 extension cables. Yes it might give you a small drop in gain. But in a lot of cases so what? Chances are you would never detect any difference in reception. If it saves money and it works than you are ahead of the game. Never let the perfect be th...
by MattB29
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

They will not discuss IMEI alteration of the modem on the Forum here.

Sounds like either the vendor or your Internet supplier would have to address the issue of your setup working. I am neither. Just help when I think I can.
by MattB29
Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

Reading through your OP you state that your sim previously worked in Franklin t-9. What is the plan you are using? It is possible that T-Mobile has locked the sim to the Franklin's IMEI. If so you will need a different plan and sim.
by MattB29
Fri Nov 19, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: WiFiX Routers
Topic: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues
Replies: 50
Views: 11128

Re: NEXP1GO and EM7565 Connection Issues

Sorry to interupt but the OP seems to be confusing his router firmware with the modems firmware. Different things.
by MattB29
Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal

If you want good advice you need to give more detail. Those of us willing to help can not see what your setup is. Working with these things require being methodical. From the little information you provide all I can glean is your TS-9 connectors are no good. They should not just fall out. In my M1 t...
by MattB29
Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Issues with EM12G and EM7455 on Calyx
Replies: 8
Views: 2562

Re: Issues with EM12G and EM7455 on Calyx

Possibly a long shot but have you tried switching out the Sim during your troubleshooting search?
by MattB29
Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:49 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Production-ready OOB Router
Replies: 4
Views: 1768

Re: Production-ready OOB Router

Have you looked into Verizon's wireless internet offering? While the device only has 2 lan ports you could put in a switch. It is hard to find any business grade cellular wireless router that Verizon would accept without various kludges. Other than that is the Netgear offerings and Cradlepoint. I se...
by MattB29
Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Issues with EM12G and EM7455 on Calyx
Replies: 8
Views: 2562

Re: Issues with EM12G and EM7455 on Calyx

Could be a tower based issue. Can you test the setup in a different tower zone to see if the disconnects still happen?
by MattB29
Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal

As a bit of personal story with antennas. I have been using a flat panel 18dbi Mimo outdoor antenna bought off Alie Express. Some sellers list it at 22dbi (all these dbi ratings are suspect)for the same thing. Today I got in a higher quality built flat panel 7-9dbi antenna (sorry not from this Forum...
by MattB29
Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal

If only one TS-9 port being used your antenna is not MIMO.

A MIMO antenna will have two cable connections, Inside the MIMO antenna is actually two separate antennas Cross Polarized. If you buy only individual antennas you need two that are setup at 45 degrees apart per instructions.
by MattB29
Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal

Would help if you could give more information such as your various signal metrics found under the Diagnostics section. Band 12 is probably the worse band for speed since it is often most congested. Then there is how your antenna is mounted and any tuning efforts you have made in terms of pointing it...
by MattB29
Thu Oct 28, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: please help with my internet m1100 nighthawk signal

Sounds like you need an external antenna. With my mr1100 I routinely get around 50mbs down and 10+mbs up with 2 bars signal. Generally connecting to Band 66 and Band 2. My signal strength ain't all that great of shakes either. My setup is the Mr1100 with no battery installed powered by an Anker Powe...
by MattB29
Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Canadian Providers and streaming data use with a MOFI 4500
Replies: 3
Views: 1626

Re: Canadian Providers and streaming data use with a MOFI 4500

It is very easy to go through GB of data when streaming movies or TV shows. This has nothing to do with the TTL settings but everything to do with the quality of the movie d/l such as SD (480P), HD (1080P) or 4K. Because you have a 100gb limit you might want to stream in SD or HD to limit your usage.
by MattB29
Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: Market Place
Topic: WG3526 with Sierra Em7565
Replies: 7
Views: 3785

Re: WG3526 with Sierra Em7565

This item is sold to mtl26637. Thread can be closed.
by MattB29
Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Market Place
Topic: WG3526 with Sierra Em7565
Replies: 7
Views: 3785

Re: WG3526 with Sierra Em7565

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by MattB29
Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Market Place
Topic: WG3526 with Sierra Em7565
Replies: 7
Views: 3785

Re: WG3526 with Sierra Em7565

Not interested in selling the WG3526 separate from the EM7565, but yes it is available still. As I mentioned I will post my email as soon as someone posts wanting to buy. That way I can edit and remove it shortly afterwards.
by MattB29
Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: Market Place
Topic: WG3526 with Sierra Em7565
Replies: 7
Views: 3785

WG3526 with Sierra Em7565

I have a WG3526 with an installed EM7565 for sale. I bought it new August of '20 and used it for about 8 months this year running a Cricket Data plan. It was working good up until I changed to a Netgear M1 this last weekend. I am willing to let it go for $100 which would include mailing. I tested th...
by MattB29
Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WG3526 mc7455 slow upload speed
Replies: 5
Views: 1428

Re: WG3526 mc7455 slow upload speed

I just switched to a Netgear Mr1100 this weekend and my upload speed went up major time. So it is possible that it is not a signal issue like you mentioned but perhaps the Sierra modem and its interaction with the WG3526.
by MattB29
Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

I had to look up AT&T CGNAT. Not an issue for my use. I run 1 computer (have a wired backup computer) and a smart TV. No family. Very basic use with fitting in easily under the 20GB/mo of a Cricket Data only plan.
by MattB29
Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

Just got done fully transferring my Cricket account to the Netgear Mr1100 and it took over 3 hours to update the firmware. I worried that it was stuck and tried a couple of power offs and back on (it tells you not to before going blank). However after removing the sim and giving some extra time it f...
by MattB29
Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:31 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Is the future wireless or more fiber?
Replies: 10
Views: 4542

Re: Is the future wireless or more fiber?

... I repeat this again - I think there are people out there who live in the city or very near a city with wired options available, abuse the hell out of their LTE connections. The impact of telcos trying to curb these abusive behaviorw and people for who wireless is going to be the ONLY option get...
by MattB29
Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Improve atenna signal.
Replies: 11
Views: 4259

Re: Improve atenna signal.

You can spend a lot of money and likely do no better and perhaps not as good then your Comcast setup. I got into cellular internet because there was only Dialup and sat internet available to me where I live. If cable Internet was available I would never have gone through all the other hoops. If you ...
by MattB29
Tue Oct 05, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WG3526 mc7455 slow upload speed
Replies: 5
Views: 1428

Re: WG3526 mc7455 slow upload speed

Test your upload speed with the supplied whip antennas for your WG3526. You might get worse download but it could give you the upload that you need.
by MattB29
Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WG3526 mc7455 slow upload speed
Replies: 5
Views: 1428

Re: WG3526 mc7455 slow upload speed

Download is the tower sending to you. Upload is you sending to the tower. What bands you run on will definitely affect this. So will types ad pointing of antenna setups. If I run on Band 12 only by not using my outdoor antenna I get about 3-12mbs down and 5-6mbs up. When connected to the antenna I g...
by MattB29
Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:02 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T Unlimited Elite (non-prepaid) 5x Lines - Game/Content Creation Internet
Replies: 14
Views: 4862

Re: AT&T Unlimited Elite (non-prepaid) 5x Lines - Game/Content Creation Internet

I think you will find that traveling full time in a RV with wife and 3 children will provide you with many limitations besides Internet access. However speaking about AT&T shutdown of their 3G network come Feb 22. I have researched it as much as possible and, unless AT&T relents, any device ...
by MattB29
Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

Hello, ... Hello back, My location is Arkansas so California law does not help although I appreciate the Information. I have bought a Device that will work and meets requirements (Netgear Mr1100) so my issue is settled. Hope you folks in California are successful in bringing AT&T to heel since ...
by MattB29
Fri Oct 01, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

I stay within TOS. That way I can demand the company I deal with to live up to their end of the bargain.

Probably put the WG3526 with the EM7565 up for sale.
by MattB29
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:56 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

I found something else of interest about this shutdown by searching for AT&T IOT impact. This page here https://iotdevices.att.com/att-iot/3GSunset.aspx gives an explanation and also has a link to what they call modules (modem chipsets) that will work with AT&T some needing a patch to do so....
by MattB29
Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: Orbi
Topic: LBR20 configuration and Visible Wireless
Replies: 8
Views: 3509

Re: LBR20 configuration and Visible Wireless

Unfortunately the notification you are getting only suggest the problem might be the APN. It says if you are still unable to connect (with a valid APN) that you need to contact your provider. There are some here that run Visible that are likely able to give you some help. I will say that your issue ...
by MattB29
Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

You are not running the Samsung so it being compatible is meaningless. Your device IMEI will be reported as the LBR20. The LBR20 IMEI is not compatible if you enter it at Crickets checker. Will Cricket (AT&T) shut it down? Your guess is as good as mine. However for me I use this for my home inte...
by MattB29
Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

As an update, After contacting Netgear through their community Forum it became clear that they did not understand their cellular routers were not AT&T certified. They had responded to me that these devices would work with specific plans (I assume they meant Data) when it is not the plan or the c...
by MattB29
Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WE826GO-U Connection Issue
Replies: 11
Views: 2350

Re: WE826GO-U Connection Issue

Thanks for the update. Do not be terribly shocked if the new one gets blocked also. AT&T is going to shutdown all non whitelisted devices come Feb. 2022.
by MattB29
Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WE826GO-U Connection Issue
Replies: 11
Views: 2350

Re: WE826GO-U Connection Issue

Looked at their website. I would guess you are being blocked by AT&T. Incidentally I ran out of my DATA allotment this last weekend on my Cricket DATA only plan (AT&T) it presented almost identical symptoms that you are showing. Connected but nothing more. Other than the notice in SMS messag...
by MattB29
Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WE826GO-U Connection Issue
Replies: 11
Views: 2350

Re: WE826GO-U Connection Issue

Can't find any I3 mobile with internet search so hard to say if they have a APN they need. Interesting that you could get online in the past without a APN set unless it populated itself via your sim.

If you have a data sim from someone else you could check your hardware is OK.
by MattB29
Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: WE826GO-U Connection Issue
Replies: 11
Views: 2350

Re: WE826GO-U Connection Issue

I see that you have AT&T as the provider. Is your APN set correctly for the MVNO you are using? Also with AT&T it is entirely possible that they decided to block you. (By the way your 100% signal strength is amazing.)
by MattB29
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:28 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

Thanks. I would prefer a more regular cellular router like the Orbi or the LM1200 but if the only thing they will allow for AT&T is the mobile hotspot devices like the Nighthawk then I guess it is what it is.
by MattB29
Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:15 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Good Verizon plans for Gl-Inet x750v2 router
Replies: 3
Views: 2987

Re: Good Verizon plans for Gl-Inet x750v2 router

Rather a no brainer is it not? Get your money back and start over. I have read that there are people using the Nighthawk with Verizon but I have no personal experience. Lot of times what worked previously will not work now or shortly in the future.
by MattB29
Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

I had a conversation about this over on AT&T's Community forum. https://forums.att.com/conversations/other-phones-devices/what-mobile-hotspot-devices-wil-work-after-3g-shutdown/6130f56db13a2a33516760f3 Not looking good for people with non-whitelisted data devices. ETA: I just had one final messa...
by MattB29
Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Orbi LBR20 How-To / Megathread
Replies: 450
Views: 494017

Re: Orbi LBR20 How-To / Megathread

Thanks, about what I figured since it is not on AT&T whitelist.
by MattB29
Fri Sep 03, 2021 6:53 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Orbi LBR20 How-To / Megathread
Replies: 450
Views: 494017

Re: Orbi LBR20 How-To / Megathread

Would someone that has a Orbi LBR20 do a IMEI check at Cricket https://www.cricketwireless.com/cell-ph ... your-phone to see if it is compatible? If not likely AT&T is also going to turn these off come Feb. 2022 as being 3G devices.
by MattB29
Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13074

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

I am wondering if anyone out there has a Nighthawk M1 4G LTE Mobile Router that they could check the IMEI at Cricket for compatibility. https://www.cricketwireless.com/cell-ph ... your-phone

If I was to buy one it would be good to know if it works. Tia.
by MattB29
Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: I don't know what to buy anymore
Replies: 3
Views: 1940

Re: I don't know what to buy anymore

Which modem module did you get in the unit? They have different options for different carriers. ATT sells a mobile hotspot plan with 100GB of data for $55, you can order online or get it at any ATT store. Should work great as long as the modem used is on their whitelist of compatible modems. Do you...

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