NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
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Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
Yes, I made sure it was working with internet and calls before I installed the SIM in the router.
I guess I can remove it and try it in the phone again tonight, but it was working.
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If all the sim information is showing up aka phone number and imei and the sim works properly in another device it means for some reason the visible is rejecting the sim when in your router.
Due to forum rules I cant give you the exact solution but would suggest you do some google searches on repairing restoring or refreshing IMEI on mtk devices or on the ep06.
The idea being you make your new router take on the imei of the phone you activated service with. Just understand this is not something I can officially recommend or support as its at best a grey area for legality. Also if your successful that phone will need to sit in a drawer never to be used again.
Due to forum rules I cant give you the exact solution but would suggest you do some google searches on repairing restoring or refreshing IMEI on mtk devices or on the ep06.
The idea being you make your new router take on the imei of the phone you activated service with. Just understand this is not something I can officially recommend or support as its at best a grey area for legality. Also if your successful that phone will need to sit in a drawer never to be used again.
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First enter the APN in the Modem menu->Connection profile as:
Make sure nothing else is there. No password, no authentication type, no username.vsblinternet
click the Save and Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Then
Go to the Sytem -> system menu and sync your time with your browser and set the time zone. Click the Save and Apply button when done there.
Then...
Run these commands on the AT Command terminal under the menu: Modem->Miscellaneous
Code: Select all
AT+CGDCONT=2,"IPV4V6","vsblinternet"
Code: Select all
AT+CGDCONT=3,"IPV4V6","vsblinternet"
Code: Select all
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IPV4V6","vsblinternet"
Then run:
Code: Select all
AT+QMBNCFG="AutoSel",0
Code: Select all
AT+QMBNCFG="Deactivate"
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AT+QCFG="usbnet",2
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AT+CFUN=1,1
..then wait for the modem to disappear and then come back. Then reboot the router itself.
Wait for a few minutes for full boot and see what happens.
Let us know
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Went ahead and put SIM back in phone just to make sure it is working. all good in phone. Put SIM back in router and still says retrying. Now I guess I will print out these instructions and see if I can do these tomorrow. Never knew anything about AT stuff.
I really had no idea there was so much to this.
I really had no idea there was so much to this.
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Now I am totally confused. I must have zero understanding of AT commands. I type a line, hit "SEND COMMAND" it moves to the box below. Type the next line, hit "SEND COMMAND" the first line disappears and the 2nd line appears in the box. etc.
Am typing exactly with quotation marks, etc.
Nothing says "Code: Select All" Do I have to type that line too?
Is all this stuff I typed still there? I am sure some lines are wrong. How do I get rid of them and start over?
Am typing exactly with quotation marks, etc.
Nothing says "Code: Select All" Do I have to type that line too?
Is all this stuff I typed still there? I am sure some lines are wrong. How do I get rid of them and start over?
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Well your talking to a 54 year old kid that IS definitely dangerous.
lets try and simplify things:
go to modem then miscellanious
in the area labelled AT Command:
copy/paste the first command
AT+CGDCONT=2,"IPV4V6","vsblinternet"
and then tap the send command button
in the empty box below you should get some kind of message
like waiting for reply and then eventually ok
copy/paste each command from above, one at a time hitting send command button after each and waiting for it to say ok
That last command I believe is a reboot command so like stated the modem may disappear, then be found and connecting and then foinally connect.
lets try and simplify things:
go to modem then miscellanious
in the area labelled AT Command:
copy/paste the first command
AT+CGDCONT=2,"IPV4V6","vsblinternet"
and then tap the send command button
in the empty box below you should get some kind of message
like waiting for reply and then eventually ok
copy/paste each command from above, one at a time hitting send command button after each and waiting for it to say ok
That last command I believe is a reboot command so like stated the modem may disappear, then be found and connecting and then foinally connect.
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I'm in!!! The modem never showed up after disappearing but after 10 minutes I cycled the power on the router anyway and it all came up. Is 70% Signal strength good or poor? What else should I look at?
Thanks guys, I could never have done it without your help!!!
I am sure there will be more questions about "Fine Tuning" the setup.
Thanks guys, I could never have done it without your help!!!
I am sure there will be more questions about "Fine Tuning" the setup.
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Well to give you a comparison my signal strength is between 40% and 50%
download is anywhere from 13 - 30 and upload is usually about 2 - 4 with a latency of 30s to 40s
This is with dual antennas meticously aimed on the roof.
Numbers can change drastically based on time of day and weather conditions. Also things like which tower you point at and what lte band you use can also affect things pretty majorly. LTE bands also change.
if you post all the numbers (on router under modem/network status) from the signal information box as well as the lte band under cell information (including the bandwidth numbers in paren) it would give us a much clearer idea of what to tweak and or change.
download is anywhere from 13 - 30 and upload is usually about 2 - 4 with a latency of 30s to 40s
This is with dual antennas meticously aimed on the roof.
Numbers can change drastically based on time of day and weather conditions. Also things like which tower you point at and what lte band you use can also affect things pretty majorly. LTE bands also change.
if you post all the numbers (on router under modem/network status) from the signal information box as well as the lte band under cell information (including the bandwidth numbers in paren) it would give us a much clearer idea of what to tweak and or change.
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Can I use the router to fine tune aiming the antenna? How would I do that?
What do all these values mean?
MCC MNC :
311 480
RNC3G/eNB ID4G/5G :
1EA41 (125505)
LAC3G/TAC4G/5G :
7D25 (32037)
Cell ID :
25 (37)
Band :
B5 (Bandwidth 10 MHz Down | 10 MHz Up)
Channel :
2559
PCI :
17
Maximum Qos :
-
Network :
LTE FDD
CSQ :
21
Signal Strength :
67%
RSSI :
-71 dBm
ECIO3G/RSRQ4G/SS_RSRQ5G :
-13 dB
RSCP3G/RSRP4G/SS_RSRP5G :
-99 dBm
SINR :
10 dB
Connection Monitoring Status :
What do all these values mean?
MCC MNC :
311 480
RNC3G/eNB ID4G/5G :
1EA41 (125505)
LAC3G/TAC4G/5G :
7D25 (32037)
Cell ID :
25 (37)
Band :
B5 (Bandwidth 10 MHz Down | 10 MHz Up)
Channel :
2559
PCI :
17
Maximum Qos :
-
Network :
LTE FDD
CSQ :
21
Signal Strength :
67%
RSSI :
-71 dBm
ECIO3G/RSRQ4G/SS_RSRQ5G :
-13 dB
RSCP3G/RSRP4G/SS_RSRP5G :
-99 dBm
SINR :
10 dB
Connection Monitoring Status :
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Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
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 important to restart at every turn to rescan for the best bands. Once you find the best direction for the strongest signal and highest speed, you can mount them permanently. For easier testing you could perform the test on a top floor or attic by placing the antennas on top of a cardboard box. Here are a couple of simple speed tests you can run in any web browser without an app:
https://myip.speedtestcustom.com/
https://www.google.com/search?q=speed+t ... speed+test
Despite what those online "cell-mapping" sites might show, it's suggested to go in a full circle because you never know from which direction you can pick the best signal till you actually try it, due to antenna locations, terrain, buildings, signal propagation, bouncing, etc. Also it's best to run the tests late at night after 11pm when the network is less congested with the least amount of speed fluctuations (daytime speeds may vary greatly every minute).
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Thanks. After running speed tests a few times I am getting 5.18DL 3.04UL 114Lat
Speedtest in the router software 3692Dn 1.96UL 260Lat
Not sure why this test reads so high in download
Speedtest in the router software 3692Dn 1.96UL 260Lat
Not sure why this test reads so high in download
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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. During the daytime it will likely fluctuate based on network loading.
I'm not a big fan of band locking, because carriers can dynamically change bands between towers based on network conditions, therefore you could be locking yourself out of the best possible bands/speeds as they change throughout the day. I would recommend running several speed tests at each antenna turn adjustment using a couple of different speeds test sites like the ones I posted, because they can give you significantly different speeds based on server locations.
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I do plan on testing again at off hours. Just wanted to see how things are.
I don't really plan on locking on a band. Just trying to learn all I can. This is new stuff to me. If y'all get tired of me asking dumb questions, let me know.
I don't really plan on locking on a band. Just trying to learn all I can. This is new stuff to me. If y'all get tired of me asking dumb questions, let me know.
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Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
Best advice I can give is use dedicated wifi access points instead of "extenders". Use a wireline ethernet adapter to place them around the house.
"Extenders" tend to cause more issues than they solve.
"Extenders" tend to cause more issues than they solve.
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Sounds like a simple solution.
Is there some number that tells what signal quality is?
I don't really know what all the numbers mean.
Also, how can I tell if I am being throttled?
Is there some number that tells what signal quality is?
I don't really know what all the numbers mean.
Also, how can I tell if I am being throttled?
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As far as an extender or wireless AP setup the absolute simplist way is to run an ethernet cable (in walls, in attic whatever) from your router to the farthest end of the house. Then buy a cheap regular router and configure it as a wireless AP connected to the main router via the ethernet cable.
I can go into more details if needed.
I can go into more details if needed.
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for the cellular?
CSQ is the main number I use, but right below it is the same thing: "Signal Strength xxx%"
CSQ goes from 0 to 31 ---> 31 = 100% Signal Strength.
It's a mildly vague stat, but is simple and good enough to use.
Beyond that would be SINR.
Here is a simple guide to some of the major numbers people use: https://thewirelesshaven.com/cellular-signal-guide/
CSQ is the main number I use, but right below it is the same thing: "Signal Strength xxx%"
CSQ goes from 0 to 31 ---> 31 = 100% Signal Strength.
It's a mildly vague stat, but is simple and good enough to use.
Beyond that would be SINR.
Here is a simple guide to some of the major numbers people use: https://thewirelesshaven.com/cellular-signal-guide/
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check the bandwidth on your bands as well its is the paren after the band #. 5mhz could get overutilized fairly easily making its speed show all over the place while a 20 mhz bandwidth has much more room for traffic and could be more stable even if its weaker and slower.
Again taking my personal setup as an example:
I entioned before I am only at about 40%-50 signal strength, thats on the band I am currently using which is 66. This is a 20mhz wide band. What I didnt say earlier as you were overwhelmed was that on band 13 I was at about 80% signal strength but it was only 10mhz and the ep06 doesnt use CAA with band 13 as primary as far as i can tell.
To complicate matters even more my strongest band which wa 13 also had much poorer signal quality (ecio( it was about 15 when I used the smaller stronger band 13 and averaged more like 10 when I used the weaker and wider band 66.
Basically I am saying its NOT all about signal strength but the best combination of signal strength, signal quality, CAA combinations and bandwidth.
Oh one last thing I cannot remember if I mentioned before, when using speedtest make sure you ALWAYS test using the same server.
Again taking my personal setup as an example:
I entioned before I am only at about 40%-50 signal strength, thats on the band I am currently using which is 66. This is a 20mhz wide band. What I didnt say earlier as you were overwhelmed was that on band 13 I was at about 80% signal strength but it was only 10mhz and the ep06 doesnt use CAA with band 13 as primary as far as i can tell.
To complicate matters even more my strongest band which wa 13 also had much poorer signal quality (ecio( it was about 15 when I used the smaller stronger band 13 and averaged more like 10 when I used the weaker and wider band 66.
Basically I am saying its NOT all about signal strength but the best combination of signal strength, signal quality, CAA combinations and bandwidth.
Oh one last thing I cannot remember if I mentioned before, when using speedtest make sure you ALWAYS test using the same server.
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bandwidth usually says 10up and 10down. What does that mean? Sometimes it says CA with 2 band numbers
Pretty confusing since all of this is a moving target and my little mind is used to being black and white
How did I possibly get 20-30 up yesterday morning? I am in a very rural area and am going directly through trees for the strongest signal or any signal for that matter
Pretty confusing since all of this is a moving target and my little mind is used to being black and white
How did I possibly get 20-30 up yesterday morning? I am in a very rural area and am going directly through trees for the strongest signal or any signal for that matter
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No better speed test late at night. I guess that is as good as I am gonna get out here.
Throttled at 5? Guess it is time to quit worrying myself and just live with it.
I do want to thank you guys. If not for your help and answers, I wouldn't get this far.
Throttled at 5? Guess it is time to quit worrying myself and just live with it.
I do want to thank you guys. If not for your help and answers, I wouldn't get this far.
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I always get higher in morning... like you i can see up to 30 in morning till about 10am or so but much less at lets say at 8pm - 11pm sometimes as low as 10 or so. Not sure if its weather or utilization in my area or what.
Never settle
As far as being throttled have you tried the ttl settings change?
Lastly I leave my modem running 24/7 as just to inconvenient to turn it on when I need it then have to wait 3-4 minutes for it to completely boot up. Also I use a program called locast on ,y roku devices and each time you reboot the router it CAN change the IP address which the locast app uses for geo-location. Short answer... leave it on 24/7
Never settle
As far as being throttled have you tried the ttl settings change?
Lastly I leave my modem running 24/7 as just to inconvenient to turn it on when I need it then have to wait 3-4 minutes for it to completely boot up. Also I use a program called locast on ,y roku devices and each time you reboot the router it CAN change the IP address which the locast app uses for geo-location. Short answer... leave it on 24/7
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in the router go to network/firewall and along the top select custom ttl settings
select 64 off the dropdown box.
then of course click save and apply
This in theory should keep you from being throttled (5 meg) due to visible seeing you as a hotspot (makes you look like just a regular phone)
I believe @gscheb has a specific set of commands/lines/scripts/routes specifically for visible to help with this issue as well
select 64 off the dropdown box.
then of course click save and apply
This in theory should keep you from being throttled (5 meg) due to visible seeing you as a hotspot (makes you look like just a regular phone)
I believe @gscheb has a specific set of commands/lines/scripts/routes specifically for visible to help with this issue as well
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Might b getting the Visible throttle.
I think if you have TTL #s set properly and your still stuck at ~5Mbps then its time to test a VPN service.
I think if you have TTL #s set properly and your still stuck at ~5Mbps then its time to test a VPN service.
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Probably easiest to just load up a vpn on a computer that uses the router for internet. To answer your next question, Proton vpn is a FREE vpn I use to test things like this. For a long term solution I would never use a FREE vpn but for testing its fine.
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not really sure will leave that to others that are smarter then me.
I do know however that a vpn, even expressvpn (one of the best) will eat up anywhere from 20%-40% of your available bandwidth in overhead for encryption
I do know however that a vpn, even expressvpn (one of the best) will eat up anywhere from 20%-40% of your available bandwidth in overhead for encryption
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streaming things like netflix and the like in my expierence will work fine with as little as 10meg as they cache heavily. 10 is about my lowpoint in my setup as stated earlier I can get up to 30 but even at 10 I can typically have 2 streams going through roku's and sometimes even play a YouTube all at the same time, though I do admit youtubes quality is very hit or miss.
This is of course not 4k streaming but standard 1080p and in some cases since i watch older shows even 720p or 480i
This is of course not 4k streaming but standard 1080p and in some cases since i watch older shows even 720p or 480i
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I'm no VPN expert, hopefully someone else chimes in. There is openVPN and I think Wiregard VPN clients preloaded on it.
I believe the simplest test is to use a device (phone/pc) VPN client and test using the single device to connect through the through the router using the VPN service.
Edit: I posted this without seeing there was a whole 6th page of comments
I believe the simplest test is to use a device (phone/pc) VPN client and test using the single device to connect through the through the router using the VPN service.
Edit: I posted this without seeing there was a whole 6th page of comments
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I saw Wireguard and Open VPN on the router but have no idea how to set that up and don't have any instructions. I kinda expected an owners manual with the router but just got some kinda quick setup 3 page thing.
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The firmware is a branded copy of Goldenorb/Rooter. Open source firmware that is branched off of openWRT.
https://openwrt.org/
The firmware team over at ofmodemsandmen.com have a lot of info, but as they change things they don't always make tutorials.
https://www.ofmodemsandmen.com/documentation.html
Their main communication forum is a super long forum post here: https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/ ... =-1#bottom
thewirelesshaven is working on more thorough tutorials right now, it will be one of the few openWRT firmware based routers with more than cursory setup manuals. There isn't a full manual that I know of, yet.
https://openwrt.org/
The firmware team over at ofmodemsandmen.com have a lot of info, but as they change things they don't always make tutorials.
https://www.ofmodemsandmen.com/documentation.html
Their main communication forum is a super long forum post here: https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/ ... =-1#bottom
thewirelesshaven is working on more thorough tutorials right now, it will be one of the few openWRT firmware based routers with more than cursory setup manuals. There isn't a full manual that I know of, yet.
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I would searh on how to setup a vpn on openwrt and see how close the instructions are to your menu layout and all. I would bet it is almost identical since its all based on openwrt to begin with
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The VPN client on the router will mask all traffic, the VPN client on the pc will only mask the pc.
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Thanks, that's what I was thinking.Didneywhorl wrote: ↑Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:19 am The VPN client on the router will mask all traffic, the VPN client on the pc will only mask the pc.
Supposedly, ExpressVPN can help me install on just about any router. When I get a little time, I will see if they can help.
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i am not sure which ones use the openvpn standard.
I saw @gscheb say to try this in another thread:
This was for hotspot with a tethered phone but i wonder if it would help in your case as well.
I did the @gscheb so hopefully he will chime in
Put this into the firewall custom rules
#start TTL rules
iptables -t mangle -I POSTROUTING -o usb0 -j TTL --ttl-set 65
iptables -t mangle -I PREROUTING -i usb0 -j TTL --ttl-set 65
ip6tables -t mangle -A POSTROUTING -o usb0 -j HL --hl-set 65
ip6tables -t mangle -I PREROUTING -i usb0 -j HL --hl-set 65
#end TTL rules
Link to other thread:
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=8& ... les#p15175
I saw @gscheb say to try this in another thread:
This was for hotspot with a tethered phone but i wonder if it would help in your case as well.
I did the @gscheb so hopefully he will chime in
Put this into the firewall custom rules
#start TTL rules
iptables -t mangle -I POSTROUTING -o usb0 -j TTL --ttl-set 65
iptables -t mangle -I PREROUTING -i usb0 -j TTL --ttl-set 65
ip6tables -t mangle -A POSTROUTING -o usb0 -j HL --hl-set 65
ip6tables -t mangle -I PREROUTING -i usb0 -j HL --hl-set 65
#end TTL rules
Link to other thread:
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=8& ... les#p15175
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I have no idea what this is all about.
On another note. Is there a way to change bands on this modem? Seems like it is stuck on B2 and B5 is so much better. Just wondering how I can try others available.
On another note. Is there a way to change bands on this modem? Seems like it is stuck on B2 and B5 is so much better. Just wondering how I can try others available.
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https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=674#p5763
Scroll down like 5 posts to the long list of commands and values for bandwidth
Like I have said in other threads locking bands for testing is great but it would be better to exclude then lock. Meaning if you dont like band 2 and like band 5 rather then lock it to band 5 i would just exclude band 2.
For testing I would try the following commands:
AT+QCFG="band",0,20000000000000000,1
This will lock to band 66 ONLY. In my case while this is by far the weakest signal of all it is also the best ecio and the best overall download speeds.
Others to try
AT+QCFG="band",0,20000000000001018,1
Bands 4,5,13 and 66
Just so you know all I am doing is using the list from the link above and adding values together in hex (aka using a hex calculator)
so
8 (band 4) + 10 (band 5) + 1000 (band 13) + 20000000000000000 (band 66)
see the pattern
you can also test and individually lock each band to get an idea of the differences and which is best but like I said your not measuring just download speed or signal strength things like ecio come into play as well and also you need to test at dfferent times of day as well. Lastly saturday and sinsunday can also be different from weekedays due to utilization aka people are home more and using the towers more in some cases.
Scroll down like 5 posts to the long list of commands and values for bandwidth
Like I have said in other threads locking bands for testing is great but it would be better to exclude then lock. Meaning if you dont like band 2 and like band 5 rather then lock it to band 5 i would just exclude band 2.
For testing I would try the following commands:
AT+QCFG="band",0,20000000000000000,1
This will lock to band 66 ONLY. In my case while this is by far the weakest signal of all it is also the best ecio and the best overall download speeds.
Others to try
AT+QCFG="band",0,20000000000001018,1
Bands 4,5,13 and 66
Just so you know all I am doing is using the list from the link above and adding values together in hex (aka using a hex calculator)
so
8 (band 4) + 10 (band 5) + 1000 (band 13) + 20000000000000000 (band 66)
see the pattern
you can also test and individually lock each band to get an idea of the differences and which is best but like I said your not measuring just download speed or signal strength things like ecio come into play as well and also you need to test at dfferent times of day as well. Lastly saturday and sinsunday can also be different from weekedays due to utilization aka people are home more and using the towers more in some cases.
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Well if phone speeds are consistently good and your throttled on router even after all the ttl "fixes" including the ones gscheb posted as firewall rules then it comes down to how "legal" of a solution you want. It IS possible to make your router mimic your phone so visible sees the router AS your phone but the specfics are not allowed to be discussed here.
Still the possibility to do it does exist and can be found with some searching. That said the process is TECHNICALLY not legal thus why we dont speak of details in here on how to do it.
Still the possibility to do it does exist and can be found with some searching. That said the process is TECHNICALLY not legal thus why we dont speak of details in here on how to do it.
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I think pm's are disabled on purpose and I have not seen anyone post emails for direct contact either so I am guessing thats intentional as well.
Maybe one of the mods can chime in
Maybe one of the mods can chime in
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Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
Curious about speed tests. If I run a speed test, the download speed starts at a burst of 10 or maybe more and then immediately settles down to around 5. I may assume this indicates throttling?
Now, after a BIG change, the download speed starts very low and work up to about 6. Does this indicate low signal quality?
Or maybe indicates nothing?
Now, after a BIG change, the download speed starts very low and work up to about 6. Does this indicate low signal quality?
Or maybe indicates nothing?
Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
Have you tried locking the different lte bands to see how each performs? When I was doing mine I had a spreadsheet that listed lte band, time of day, weather conditions if i thought they might apply, rscp, ecio, signal strength and such and filled that out of rall available bands in my area. I also unlocked all bands and at various times of day looked at which band i would default to. You ewill start to see patterns. Mine also seemed to like to jump to band 2 which as wlso awful here. So I excluded just band 2 and did the above again. Eventually I got a feel for which bands worked best for what I wanted to do, not just speed tests but streaming youtube and downloadcing actual files and video conferencing.
Speedtests might be an ok starting point but they are really only an indicator, just as values like signal strength and rscp are. My rscp and rssi are pretty bad at (-109 to -116) and (-83 to -89) but I am still able to stream 2-3 shows simultaniouly. Speedtests vary wildly. I have seen it only at 8 and as high as 40.
In your specific case I am not sure your being throttled as throttling would be it tends to stay at around 5meg no matter what you change. Also I am not sure if anyone has mantioned this but with CAA carrier aggregation you have to have your system under some load for it to kick in and a speedtest may not be enough.
Try this as a test if you can
Start streaming a movie on one device
stream a youtube or another movie or live video on a second (different) device
if your really only getting 5 meg or getting throttled this should cause clocking and stuttering
now look at your stats page in the modem. You should hopefully see a second entry for the lte band. It may pop in and out. Thats CAA. It may be a different band then the primary. Just take notes again as far as the patterns of what it uses.
You should also try speedtests when both streams are still running.
Speedtests might be an ok starting point but they are really only an indicator, just as values like signal strength and rscp are. My rscp and rssi are pretty bad at (-109 to -116) and (-83 to -89) but I am still able to stream 2-3 shows simultaniouly. Speedtests vary wildly. I have seen it only at 8 and as high as 40.
In your specific case I am not sure your being throttled as throttling would be it tends to stay at around 5meg no matter what you change. Also I am not sure if anyone has mantioned this but with CAA carrier aggregation you have to have your system under some load for it to kick in and a speedtest may not be enough.
Try this as a test if you can
Start streaming a movie on one device
stream a youtube or another movie or live video on a second (different) device
if your really only getting 5 meg or getting throttled this should cause clocking and stuttering
now look at your stats page in the modem. You should hopefully see a second entry for the lte band. It may pop in and out. Thats CAA. It may be a different band then the primary. Just take notes again as far as the patterns of what it uses.
You should also try speedtests when both streams are still running.
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Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
Higher upload than download usually means tower congestion. Sometimes it can be signal issues, but usually its tower congestion. The tower has more download traffic than it can handle, but the uplink side is almost always relatively clear.
Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
If I remember when you were starting with all this wasnt it you that moved the router from one side of the house to the other and we suspect you ended up changing towers? If so and your having congestion issues on tower #1 I would try the router on tower #2. If your on external antennas now you could just re-aim the external antennas as a test
Also it may or may not be obvious but lte band can come into play again. One band may be very congested while a different band on the same tower might not be.
Also it may or may not be obvious but lte band can come into play again. One band may be very congested while a different band on the same tower might not be.
Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
I will look into moving my antennas and probably higher. I have a couple of 50' Wilson-400 low loss cables that I could use for this. Using 30' Wilson cables now. I really need to get away from trying to get a signal through trees.
Re: NEXR5GO Router and EP06-A Modem
at least that is an option for you. in my case I live in the mountains with heavy trees all around and as i have said many times more cows then people. I am doing to to just avoid mountains here.
In your specific last case it seems congestion is your issue which you have no direct control over. All you can do is try changing bands or towers in hopes of finding a less conjested solution.
Yu can have the strongest signal in tge world and if its conjested it wont matter. Also if your using a vpn that also will ALWAYS slow things down, just the nature of a vpn and encryption
In your specific last case it seems congestion is your issue which you have no direct control over. All you can do is try changing bands or towers in hopes of finding a less conjested solution.
Yu can have the strongest signal in tge world and if its conjested it wont matter. Also if your using a vpn that also will ALWAYS slow things down, just the nature of a vpn and encryption