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What type of phone do you have??

Did having two parabolic antennas help??

What cell carrier are you planning to use??

SIM Solution, 100GB, 5G, T-Mobile, $50

They have a 5G modem.

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/5 ... got-better

The SIM is locked to the unit from TM

For Netgear Nighthawk M1

How to set TTL

Bypass Verizon Wireless Hotspot Throttle to get Unlimited LTE Hotspot

See
https://youtu.be/oePO2PBYSp8

Would see if Verizon Home Internet is in your area. With Verizon 5G Home Internet is there a limit to the amount of data I can use? No. There is no data limit or data cap for 5G Home Internet service. The 5G Home Internet plan is a data-only plan, separate from other plans on your account. Any devic...

Is the MoFi set for passthrough?

And you are connected to Lan Port #1

Why would the SIM stop working?? Could it be that the terms of service are NOT being followed! :shock: If you have an iPad SIM that works that’s cool. I am just saying the days of this working is limited. Would start looking into a Plan-B See link https://forums.att.com/conversations/phones-tablets-...

You have T-mo, Starlink and ATT Cell??.....WoW

What are you using this setup for?

Have an 12V adaptor for the MoFi.
Also have a power inverter that is used to power all the other toys

See
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZY ... UTF8&psc=1

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/ ... er/2846-20

I did the exact same thing The M1 looks awesome on paper but it lacked B71, my only hope for a signal at the house. I was going to sell it, but I use it when I travel. Some hotels still have an ethernet cable in the room. My last trip with my family I was able to put the M1 into bridge mode and tap ...

Can you send me a link for your #1 best MVNO(The most data, for the cheapest price, usable speed) That that will allow you to BYOD, and you do not need to lie about having an iPad. That also offers Tech Support for the SIM/Data Plan A 100GB for $50 from a tier one cell carrier is the best deal I hav...

Can you list one MVNO that offer unlimited data for $50.

All I ever see is how every it breaking the term of agreement on a $20 iPad SIM and then they are
surprise when it stops working!

Hay LTEnewb,

What are your plans for a SIM/Data Plan??

SIM Solution, 100GB, 5G, T-Mobile, $50

Not sure if you can bring your own device.
I am still reading

SIM Solution, 100GB, 5G, T-Mobile, $50

See
https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/5 ... got-better

Plan-B Get a new SIM/Data plan maybe two, one for each kid Not sure if you can bring your own device. I am still reading SIM Solution, 100GB, 5G, T-Mobile, $50 :o See https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/5g-just-got-better The MoFI SIM-4 has CA, but no band lock. The MoFI SIM-7 has band lock, but n...

The power supply for the MoFI are little on the weak side. They have been known to cause crazy problems. I would replace with a higher wattage better quality power supply.

Is 4G modem losing connection or is it the Wi-Fi on the MoFI??

I would simplify your set up turn off the Wi-Fi on the MoFI Connect to the MoFI With an ethernet cable

What is your TTL set at

SIM Solution, 100GB, 5G, T-Mobile, $50

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/5 ... got-better

SIM Solution, 100GB, 5G, T-Mobile, $50

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/5 ... got-better

Here is a crazy idea, bring your MoFi to the cell tower for a speed test! That would remove the cabling and antenna from the equation. :ugeek: I just completed a road trip with my family and my son was able to do zoom school in a mini van going 80mph. Never dropped a frame https://www.amazon.com/gp/...

See link

https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2175

Not sure if you can bring your own device.
I am still reading

SIM Solution, 100GB, 5G, T-Mobile, $50

See
https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/5 ... got-better

Firmware looks good.

I have seen magic happen with a hard factory reset of the MoFi.

Make a back up of your settings and do screen shots.
Remove the SIM and do a factory reset of the MoFi.

What version of firmware are you using? …. On MoFi Sim-7??

MoFi - Enabling IP-Passthrough(Bridge) Mode

See

https://support.unlimitedville.com/supp ... ridge-mode

A “bar” is a place that one day I dream of going again to have a beer. :lol: The group works better off hard data! On an iPhone call this number *3001#12345#* That will place your phone into field test mode. The important numbers are What is the RSRP dBm (Reference Signal Received Power) RSRQ dB (Re...

You may also want to see if T-Mobile home internet is in your area.

https://www.t-mobile.com/isp/eligibility

The hardware is the easy part. The trick is getting a SIM/Data Plan The cheapest way is to get a SIM for an iPad Verizon has the best network but has hardest to get on to their network T-Mobile band 71, 600MHz works the best for rural settings Use https://www.cellmapper.net to help you map out your ...

Hummm.

Are you moving an IMEI number from your phone to a modem?

OR

If not, what are you changing your IMEI number to .... a random number??

Short answer is no benefit .... only risk of bricking your phone and maybe your modem!!

I would use a PoE (Power Over Ethernet)

That would give the ZTE MF275R power and the ZTE MF275R would give you data.
With just one cable/hole in your enclosure.
Win...Win...

A TTL that is set too high can also give you problems
What is your TTL set at??

Good to know thanks!

Can you do a ping to Google.com would like to know what TTL is being used.

Have you seen the one in the LTE store??

https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/router-enclosur ... enclosure/

I would agree with Baldwine. I would like to add a little caution about the Netgear Orbi LBR20, it looks awesome but lacks ability to change the TTL settings. You need to change the TTL settings to trick the modem, so it looks like an iPad, on network. I maybe wrong about the TTL, but I have yet to ...

Short answer yes!

They can also lock it to a physical location.
Do you need Verizon or are you open to the other two carriers?

Your problem is fixable it just takes time and money.

Take a look at

Nomad Internet https://nomadinternet.com
No Limit Data https://www.nolimitdata.net

What hardware are you using??

The iPhone 12 has a category-22 modem, very high end! Modem category are like cable category. Cat-5 ethernet is the low end, Cat-8 high end, high speed. As with most things in life you get what you pay for. The fact that you are getting a cell signal is a good sign. I think this still works on a iPh...

Capt.Black1979 The more information you can give the group the more help you will receive. What type of phone do you have? How is the signal and data speeds? What is your budget for hardware? What is you budget for monthly data cost? Do you like building things or buy a turnkey solution? Is this for...

Can you Share screenshots of your signal strength

Hummm looking like T-Mobile issue

Keep the group updated with your testing.

I doubt this is the issue but is there a reason that Carrier aggregation in not being used??

What computer hardware are you using?
What browser??

Are you using WiFi or hard connection(copper)

Looks like the TM modem is a Cat-12 .... Humm not bad.

Maybe a PoE setup would help. Put the modem outside on a pole in an enclosure

First I would give T-mobile support a call to see if they have any options. Booster is not the word I would use. More like a front end to the to the T-mobile modem. Or a way to add antennas to the TM modem. I have seen this tried but it's ugly!! :ugeek: See https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=...

Diversity Antennas Found this What do diversity antennas do? JESSE ROTHSCHILD AUGUST 13, 2014 Antenna diversity typically uses two antennas in order to increase the quality and reliability of wireless communications. In order to understand diversity antennas, you need to understand the idea of multi...

What SIM/Data plan do you plan to use??
How much data per month??

See

https://www.youtube.com/c/MobileInternetResourceCenter

Don’t take this the wrong way, I Have a MoFi. But the MoFi is a Cat-4 Modem and your phone is a Cat-7. Not a fair comparison! Also the MoFi has a N-Type, WiFi-4, a little dated. To get more speed I think you may need to up your hardware game. On a happy note I am very impressed with your signal and ...

Before you can go shopping for a antenna you will need to now what Cell Band and
what frequency you are hunting for.

There are some good antennas in the LTE store.

Poynting is also good

Cell Mapper

https://www.cellmapper.net
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Your ZTE MF275R is a 4G LTE Category 4 Modem The Nighthawk M1 Mobile Router is a 4G LTE Category 16 NIGHTHAWK® M5 (MR5200) is a 5G LTE CAT 22, LTE 5G, 4x4 MIMO, 256QAM LBR20-Orbi LTE 4G LTE Category 16 NetGear makes some very fast modems. I have the M1, the problem is they are all turn key equipment...

Here is an example of what a PoE setup would look like.

Looks like Bell has a service for wireless home internet.
Would give them a call. Ask if you can use your own hardware (BYOD)

Also check StarLink

https://www.bell.ca/Bell_Internet/produ ... e-internet

https://www.starlink.com

Keep the group updated on what you find!!

The SIM/Data Plan is the hardest part to the internet puzzle.
The hardware (Modem, Antenna, Cabling) is the easy part...

Nomad has SIM only plans.... BYOD For ATT will need to go to the ATT Store and prove you have a business..... Tax ID which I have, but the $200 for 50Gig of data was a little to rich for me!! OTR internet is another but they never have any SIMS. I was burn with them, payed my membership and got a TM...

I looked into the ATT Business plan It was $200 for 50Gig... Ouch I would try to simplify your setup and Just use the nighthawk as a test. Resetting a modem does not sound like a SIM issue May also need a modem that you can change the TTL settings Take a look at no limit data Looks like they are out...

Not sure what you are trying to do? Sounds like you are going to use the M1 as a modem ONLY and connect it to another router. If so you need to put it into passthrough mode. Note: this disables the WiFi. Will need to connect an ethernet cable and use the M1, IP address to enter back into the setup. ...

Could you test at the tower??
Or bring your modem to another tower for a test.

How far are you from the Tower??
How strong is the signal??
What Bands are you hunting for?

What is your goal …. Down/Up Speeds?
For speed you are going to need 2x2 MIMO

Use Cell mapper

https://www.cellmapper.net

Here is an example below

Don't feel bad I was helping a friend that has a PhD in antenna design and I think we setup his up wrong

Found this clue Re: Orbi LBR20 with T-Mobile issues I am using the Orbi LBR20 with T-Mobile. What I had to do was connect to the admin console advanced internet setup (http://orbilogin.com/adv_index.htm) and ensure the following: Network mode: Automatic (4G or 3G) PDP Type: PDP-IPv4v6 The setup 'wiz...

From the manual
Many SIM cards require a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Without the PIN, your router might not be able to connect to the mobile broadband network. If you do not know your PIN, contact your LTE provider.

Yep you are on the bleeding edge with this router.
Is there any way to test the SIM in another Device?

iPad maybe or a phone

May try to do a factory reset of the LBR20 with the SIM out.

My bad the Feed horns are adjusted all the way in to maximize 1700-6500mhz

Make the horn the short

https://www.signalboosters.com/bolton-t ... al-antenna

Take a look on No Limit Data, support page. At the FAQ

If you are still have a problem contact them, E-Mail.

I was helping a friend a few weeks ago can got a response with in 30min on a weekend!

https://www.nolimitdata.net/contato-1

The "Problem" or OFI ( O pportunity F or I mprovement) is the WiFi in the MoFi is a type-N & a Cat4/6 modem WiFi 802.11 n was introduced in 2007 and now is a little dated. You may be asking too much from your MoFi. There are many options in the LTE store that could fix this issue. As m...

Is your MoFi a SIM-4 or SIM-7??

You make the horn LONGER for the lower frequencies. Pull all the way OUT for 600MHz Band71 Push all the way IN for the higher frequencies. This thing is like a laser pointer, very hard to get it to lock into the cell tower. But is you can it works very well! You will need to monitor the following in...

Take a look at Poynting A-XPOL-0002-V3

https://poynting.tech/antennas-accessor ... /xpol-2-5g

Not sure what your question is? Step-1 is finding a SIM/Plan what works for you. If you have time you can try the iPad SIM trick and play with TTL settings. If you want something to just work you will need to spend a little money. I have had luck with No Limit Data, 900Gig of data a month there are ...

StarLink is for rural location that need internet. If you ever had to use Hughes Net (NO NET) in satellite country you would understand. If you only have a weak Cell Tower with no bandwidth all the antennas and high end modems you will only get 7down and 7up 20 miles south can get 175dn and 50up. It...

See YouTube link for clues
https://youtu.be/xzqkoPL9t9A

https://youtu.be/IddB63xWT7A

I think your parabolic antenna is designed for WiFi and not 4G Cell.
can you send the amazon link for the antenna

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