✅ How To Turn Off Wifi -T-Mobile 5G Home Internet- Sagemcom Fast 5688W - Separate 2.4 & 5 GHz
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Here's how to fully turn off the gateway WiFi and how to separate the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands to unique names as well as a reboot command. I use a powershell script to send commands to the gateway. T-Mobile has released a 3rd 5G Home Internet gateway, its call the Sagemcom Fast 5688W and it has a similar appearance to the Arcadyan KVD21. I have many videos on this unit including external antenna install and testing, stock speed comparison to the Nokia 5G21 and the Arcadyan KVD21 gateways. Consider subscribing to the channel or looking below for more content!
Code needed (see video instructions): UPDATE, running into an issue with pastebin file with powershell immediately closing, in the meantime just copy/paste the entire text into powershell and it will run pastebin.com/F...
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Thank you! The script worked for me. One note, the script does not seem to indicate if any errors occurred. I was using the wrong admin password at first, and the script made it appear as everything was working fine. An easy way to test if the script is working is to use option 6 first to download the current configuration. If the password is correct, the configuration file will be created in the current directory, as expected. If the password is incorrect, no file will be produced.
For me, the config.txt is generated, but nothing is changed. Radio still says true, and is still active.
Yes this script does not have error handling. Also, the config file is needed to make changes, as the POST command used to make changes reads the config.txt (the json config) and sends it to the modem. In other words, everytime no matter what the change is it sends the full config json, and the script replaces true with false and vice versa and then uploads the entire config. For instance I was able to use the config to change my SSID and WPA password as well by editing the json file with my options and then posting to the set=ap url with the JWT using curl.
Thank-you for posting. I tried this with a Mac, it worked first time. I installed PowerShell from the web, downloaded the script and cut/pasted the entire script into the PowerShell terminal. Turned off both radios and now I have more consistent performance from my router which is located next to the gateway. T-Mobile was not very helpful and indicate it could not be done. In my opinion the gateway has very primitive wireless functionality.
I tried it just now and it worked for me. I had to copy-paste the script on powershell. I was looking for a way to disable the WiFi and so I am happy to see this technique.
After turning it off, it seems my connection is working faster based on speed tests.I am getting 30ms ping, 600Mbps down, and 70Mbps up. But what I care about is steady stable connection because I work from home. I hope this also improves stability of the connection (which was dropping sometimes).
Thanks!
Spot on! First attempt success. Followed along as instructed, only change I made was to shorten the name of the PS script file. In Powershell there is a brief delay as the script opens the Gateway and the Gateway password (as shown on label on back of TMo unit) prompt appears. Both 2.4 and 5ghz are now off! I would expect that any maintenance releases to the firmware that are sent out by TMobile may reset these wireless radios to their original factory settings and this process will have to be repeated. Brilliant! Thanks Nater!!
Great job following the instructions 1st try 👍
Just adding to the information :
1. The script might need to manually be unblocked. Right-click the script file (after changing the extension) and select properties. Check unblock.
2. The script might throw a string termination error. Its a weird error probably to do with pastebin and not the code itself. Paste the code directly into powershell admin and then press enter. It will run.
Thank you for everything Nater
before i copy and paste it do i have edit the code with my password and username for the gate way? or can i just copy and paste it as it and will it work. because when i copied and pasted it to powershell admin, it didnt ask me to put in the gateway password it just took me straight to the options to turn off wifi 2.4 and stuff but when i tried to turn them off it wouldnt work. then i tried editing the code and it seemed to fix the problem but my wifi is not actually being turned off and there is no config.txt file being created... any suggestion?
@@jonathanmartinez8336 I know this is 7months old but you do not need to put your password in the code. It will read your password from the input you provide on first run. In addition it didn't specify. You need to download the config.txt file first before you make changes, as the options use the config.txt to upload the changes. If you do the download option and get no config your password may be wrong. After you use your password, the modem will return an auth token that it then uses for subsequent requests, so if your password is wrong no token is stored and the requests will fail but this shell doesn't have any error handling so it's silent on errors.
@@jonathanmartinez8336 SAME HERE smh any fix?
Thank you. I needed to follow your steps too.
This is brilliant. My main reason for turning wifi off is to keep the modem cooler. And it works. Thanks for your video. And to the dude that wrote the script. Brilliant!
Glad it helped!
I'll bet putting this video together took a dozen hours at least. Thanks for doing this!
Thank you Eric. 👍
Powershell is available on Mac and Linux so the script will work there as well. The script is all REST API methods so it'd be rather easy to convert this to bash etc, I was able to use Insomnia (a Postman clone) to replicate the functionality. I used POST route to get the JWT and then used the bearer token to use the set and get commands. To change the config it basically sends a full JSON of the config each time, if there's a change it changes the particular line and then sends the whole config. Thank you for making this.
Went back a couple seconds and saw it on your phone. Neat tool even if it is way over my head!
Hi Nater, thanks for the PowerShell script.
I converted it to a Linux shell script. I'm actually using the script to reboot the Gateway when either it goes offline or the speed drops below ~10Mbit/sec.
This script is running on my Asus router - been working great the past few days. I live in a "fringe" area - I usually get between 150-200 Mbit most of the day/evening. Sometimes it degrades to under 10Mbit. I found that rebooting the Gateway typically got me back to much higher speeds.
Now it's all automatic. :-)
Awesome!
John, that's cool and useful. Can you please share the shell script? Also, how do you run that script automatically on your Asus router? Your router has the ability to run shell script?
Chatgpt can help you with that im serious😊
Would love a github of this script
I'd appreciate the BASH script too.
Even though I have the Nokia and not the Sagemcom, I still love clever hacks like these. Great video Nate!
Thanks for the Video. Had issue with my router signal and turning off T-mobile helped with the interference.
I'm so happy to see a few red dots popping up on the Verizon coverage map near me. Will be nice to get away from T-Mobile and not have to deal with all of this.
Hi NaterTater I Have Tried your method to try and turn off the gateway's internal wi-fi but it doesn't seem to turn off the wi-fi i copied your entire script and pasted it into a powershell as admin did all the steps it asked but no go any options or suggestions? let me know i am trying to turn off the default wifi to hook up my own personal router to their gateway
Getting only 20mb per second download speed with VERY GOOD connection, wow, DSL speed, disappointing, indeed Think the very good connection is a gimmickry. Thank you for your awesome work.
Ever looked into a script to make the gateway lock on one particular tower? I believe the rebooting issue is from the gateway switching from one tower to another or perhaps switching from 5ghz to 2.4ghz. If those settings could be locked in, a lot of the restarting issues would stop.
This is what I want to know
I can't get the wi-fi to turn off. I've even reset the Tmobile to factory settings and tried again. The script doesn't give any errors. Where does the config confirmation download to? thanks
You are awesome. I can't believe this actually worked!
Thanks for all the helpful videos. It would be interesting to see a performance comparison with the Cradlepoint E320 that is offered for T-Mobile business internet. Wish there was a home internet option for this
@natertater I have been unable to get this to work on my device I just got today. I have verified the correct admin password, script can reboot the device, but the radios are always listed as enabled even after I turn them off, for both bands. It does retrieve the config and dump it to the folder. Any idea if something changed?
I have this "T-mobile Business internet" where they gave me this device to use, this is NOT business friendly that lack of controls, this is a joke. I hope this powershell script still works, about to try it. thank you.
for business use you really need a different gateway, like this ua-cam.com/video/b-X4v0CEhVk/v-deo.html
@@NaterTater The config file is no longer being edited by the script (it uses HTTP protocol)... T-mobile business internet support claims unaware of any way to turn off the wifi radios. I need as little interference with my already existing APs, this is absolutely ridiculous of T-mobile to not think of business customer scenarios like this considering they are using the exact same device for both home customers and business customers. Thank you, I'll check that device out.
This is a great resource, I know it has worked for others. I just Got the newest Sagemcom on July 1st 2023. I attempted different ways to turn off Wifi, and its still on. There is something obvious I am missing. Any suggestions as to an updated strategy? could it be a new Firmware issue?, any other suggestions?
I have the same issue. Had mine a few months. Tried this multiple times and it still doesn't work.
i have tried ti shut off my wifi for several hours and i cannot get it to shut off. I have the fast 5688w. power shell wont start so i go and run as admin then past the script i get the menu i select the numbers to shut off the 2.4 and 5ghz it says it does but it never happens.
any suggestions.
Sweet video.. That is ingenious. Thank u. Im going to do this with my Sagemcom fast 5688W as well. Im going to hook up a ASUS ROUTER AX-57 to it.
Question tho, how would u revert the process? Turn the wifis back on , if needed to.?
Just change it back to enable or press and hold reset button on the gateway.
@NaterTater ok thank u nater, much appreciated.. Have a Blessed Day.
How to change wifi channels, 1, 2,3 etc on each ghz for this sagecom?
Hi Nate! I have T-Mobile home internet and I am having an issue with powershell. I followed all the steps and when I put the code to allow remote signed I got access denied in red letters. I ran powershell with admin and without it. I also updated the powershell to the latest version and got the same error. What can I do to fix it? I have the mini antenna you recommended set up with the T-Mobile gateway.
Kudos Nate. Thanks for the video. Is there a way we can change the channel to something like 11 instead of auto. I am trying to use another wifi router at home as an extender/Access point. That is why I want to make sure the channels don't collide.
Great video!
Have a question regarding the fact that on my current system, I have an old router reconfigured to use as an access point in my shop...connected via Ethernet cable to my house router.
Followed UA-cam videos in order to make it work. My tech skills and knowledge are minimal, but thanks to creators such as yourself, those skills are increasing!!!
So when re-configuring the old router, I turned off DHCP on it so the primary router is the one assigning IP addresses. (Is that correct?) When I now replace the satellite internet with the new sagemcom gateway (wi fi off) I assume it will it be assigning the IP addresses???
I assume I need to place my home or main router in bridge mode...something about eliminating double NAT?...if I do this, then will that effect my access point (old router in shop) or will I need to change something in either my primary router or the remote access point (old router)? Don't remember exactly but I think I had to set an IP address on one to recognize the other or something...now if the Sagemcom is the one assigning IP, I'm guessing I need to use its 198.xxx.xxx in the access point setup?
I appreciate any help or advice!
Blessings,
Charles
From Reddit::
The Askey supports:
3G/4G bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
LTE bads: B2, B4, B5, B12, B71, B66
The Nokia supports:
LTE bands: B2, B4, B5, B12, B71, B66
5G bands: N41, N71
The Arcadyan supports:
LTE bands: B2, B4, B5, B12, B41, B46, B66, B71
5G bands: N41, N66, N71
The Sagemcomm supports:
LTE bands: B2, B4, B5, B12, B26, B41, B46, B66, B71
5G bands: n24, n41, n66, n71, n77
For reference T-Mobile uses:
3G/4G bands: 1700/2100 MHz (4) | 1900 MHz (2) - At least until they shut it down.
LTE bands: 600 MHz (71) | 700 MHz (12, 13) | 850 MHz (5, 26*) | 1700/2100 MHz (4, 66) | 1900 MHz (2, 25) | 2500 MHz (41) | 3500 MHz (48) | 5200 MHz (46)
5G bands: 600 MHz (n71) | 2500 MHz (n41) | 3.7 GHz (n77) | 24 GHz (n258) | 28 GHz (n261) | 39 GHz (n260) | 47 GHz (n262)
Mind you ALL of these devices are active SKUs and while they will try to get you a 5G gateway, some addresses will still get the LTE gateway instead. They are only adding to their lineup of devices that they can issue out for their Fixed Wireless service. The caveat here is that they get to decide which gateway you get based on the availability of 5G and the availability of the devices at any given time. (AKA it's semi-random, lol) No, the CSRs can NOT specify which device that will be issued out to you when you sign up. They find out after submitting the order which one has been assigned to be sent to you.
It worked. After I followed the steps, the tmobile wifi ssid are no longer seen in available networks. Not sure if the future firmware update would force them back on. The config value isBroadcastEnabled is still True. Should this also be turned off?
You are good as is. That value is for a visible or hidden ssid name but that doesnt matter if the radio is disabled.
I appreciate the tech info. question if i turn off the wifi and run my own router will i still get the speed offered by the modem? or will that depend on my router?
"it depends" is probably the best answer. It is very possible to get the same or even better performance (not max ISP speed) for multiple devices at once with your own router. ua-cam.com/video/BEA61OK6hmc/v-deo.html
Not all phones are capable of connecting to ethernet via a USB-to-ethernet adapter. Especially older phones. Just FYI. Thanks for the cool video on shutting off the Wi-Fi!
True and if we go back far enough cell phones dont have wifi either. And many laptops now forgo the ethernet port too!
@@NaterTater Yea, I bought a new Windows 11 Laptop earlier this year and it didn't have an ethernet port. Like WTH? I had to buy a usb-c to ethernet dongle just like the one you have.
Great Video MR Tater. Robert From Orlando. Having a problem turning off wi-fi 2nd gen. Now seams like the gateway T-Mobile not showing up to click on ssid. Hardwired to Dynalink I rebooted and reset gateway still can see SSID. CAN IT BE TURN OFF?. NOT SURE. BUT DOWNLOAD AND UPLOAD VERY HIGH. I DO HAVE THE 4 WIRED ANTENNA HOOKED UP. I THINK IT STILL NEEDS SOME FIND TUNING. THANKS ROBERT.
1) Tried this and its still broadcasting the wifi signal. Can you confirm that the script still works?
2) also, I dont know where the config.txt file is saved to verify changes. I couldnt find it on my computer.
1) yes
2) likely means wrong password or other issue that means the script isn't executing
3) use this app to get around these issues ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
Thank you for all the great research you share with us all
Thank you! It worked perfectly after talking to T-Mobile tech support for 1 hour which was a waste. Everything working great but after 5 days web browser app showed it was working with 4/5 bars but internet wasn't working. A gateway reboot fixed it but is this normal?
I'd say its not unexpected. Some people need to reboot the gateway daily. I mostly dont ever reboot.
Thanks for the video. I just signed up to try the T-Mobile gateway, and they gave me the older Arcadyan KVD21 model. What's the difference between the older model and the newer Sagemcom Fast 5688W? Does it make sense to contact T-Mobile and request a newer device? The specs for the models appear to be pretty similar.
It's typically not worth swapping gateways. They technically have a rule against swapping based on model.
HI Nater, Thank you for all the info on Sagemcom TMHI! We have a 1.5 story brick house 2350 sq ft. TMHI only gets good signal in a closet, with vaulted roof upstairs.
Questions: 1) I separated my 2.4 & 5 Ghz so that I could set up Roku/Wyze cameras. Now, for other devices (phones, Roku TV's, etc.) the 5Ghz is not "discoverable". You can "+" Add it on phones and the signal is great downstairs...but not on Roku TV's. It seems to be hidden-- but I didn't check Hidden. (The Roku TV's work great with my ATT Uverse 5Ghz...which I hope to replace with TMHI.)
2) I just ordered an Asus AX 1800s (closest I could get to your RT-AX55) to use as a extender/node from the Sagemcom. I will run cat 6 to downstairs. Will I have to turn off the WiFi with that script, or will it work as an extender?
Again, Really appreciate all the work you do...I'm a Tater too!
1) double check the "hidden" toggle isnt checked on the 5Ghz band in the TMHI app settings. 2) you dont have to turn off wifi but I do suggest it. Either way it wont be an extender but rather a separate network.
@@NaterTater Thanks! 1) The Hidden toggle is off, and I toggled it on and off again 2) Is there a way to have it look like one network, or do I need different equipment (not the AX1800s)? The TMHI reaches through the roof and out to my back yard and chicken coop, I want Tmo the signal to reach my downstairs and front of the house for more coverage.
The gateway likes to select 5 GHZ DFS channels for it's WIFI. Roku does not support DFS channels so that's why your Roku is having issues connecting. Sometimes a reboot will get the gateway to use a non DFS channel. I actually came to this video to see if there was anything in that script that would allow you to set the 5 GHZ WIFI Channel as opposed to it's default of Automatic which seems to favor DFS channels for some reason.
Script worked great. Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
Hi Nater - Thx. Very helpful. Do you need to reset the T-Mobile router after you turn the wifi off (or on) or is the change automatic?
Should be automatic. Pressing the reset button (not power button) will revert the change to factory default.
Very cool .... can't wait to test one out here.... its still very hard to get one however...
Yes indeed
Hi Nate!
So I ran the script and followed your steps, but I press 1, but it downloads the Config file and still remains "True" and the WiFi isn't turning off. Any suggestions? I'm not receiving any errors it's also the Sagemcom!
Thanks!
This is what has happened to me.
I appreciate all the hard work however it didn't work for me. Just got my 5688W about a month ago. I ran your script step by step, had to copy & paste but went all the way thru the process. It didn't turn off radios or anything. I tried it several times. I renamed the original network so my devices wouldn't connect to it. I added a TP-link mesh 6 - 3 device system and connected it to the 5688W under a new network and plugged one of them into the ethernet port. All my devices connected just fine and I have much better wifi coverage. However the old network and radios are still running, my speedtests are in the triple digits and network speed is below 20mb. Before it was 50-70mb. I'm lost and would appreciate any help.
this method doesnt work anympre smh when i turn it off it does nothing it just says its turning it off then it says to make another selection smh what do???
Hey Nate, thanks for putting this out! When I try to run the script, the powershell window closes immediately. I ran the command to allow unsigned scripts beforehand and am connected to my Sagemcom gateway. Any advice would be appreciated!
Try renaming the file something short like "Sagemcom.ps1" your file path could be too long.
@Zazh Looks like we are running into an issue with pastebin file with powershell immediately closing, in the meantime just copy/paste the entire text into powershell and it will run
@@NaterTater Hey, now that the recommendation is to paste the script into powershell, it doesn't appear as though the config will download to my computer.
I also noticed that I can either turn off EITHER the 2.4 or 5GHz radio, not both at the same time. When I select to turn off the 2.5 radio, the 5 stays on (of course). But then after that selection if I turn off the 5 radio, the 2.5 turns back on! Am I doing something wrong, or Is this something that be adjusted in the script?
@@sandonspalding2439 try just copying the text to a new text file, save it and then changing the extension to .ps1 and running it.
Hi Nater, thanks for sharing these amazing videos on TMHI. It's really insight full. I tried the same script on Windows 11 and failed to execute. I tried the tips you suggested in the other comments yet still fail. Unfortunately it won't stay on top what the error is so I can see what needs to be fixed as I am a SW Engineer by profession. So if there is anything that we can try please
Run it in powershell ISE then it will show the error pane.
Hello Nate. Thanks for posting this fix. Has anybody tried to run it in Win7? I tried it on my machine and the script will run fine, but the commands have no affect on the gateway. Mine is the Sagemcom, rec'd last week. May be a 7 thing. Anyone?
double check the password you type in
@@NaterTater Might not be a password issue. I ran the script as copy and paste into powershell and didn't get a prompt for a password. The script executes directly to the seven option tool. The problem is none of the options work. When I input "1" at the prompt to turn off 2.4, PS gives me another prompt. Nothing else. Same with all the other commands.
I will be getting my device today! Wish me luck!
Worked first time like a charm. Copied and pasted text onto powershell. 1 & 3 now enjoying via ethernet on my own topology.
Thanks for the help! Worked great!
Glad it helped!
@@NaterTater It is shocking this is not a standard feature built in like every other router imaginable.
@@JacobLara yep
I switched out my old Nokia 5G21 for the Sagemcom Fast 5688W. I'm only 0.29 miles from the tower, and the Nokia would get 3 to 4 bars of signal from the tower while this new Sagemcom gets a full 5 bars of signal from the tower.
What's the speed difference?
@Nater Tater on the Sagemcom Fast 5688W with a full signal throughout the day: 428/100, 537/99.4, 677/53.9, 685/44.8, 675/54.8, 350/43.5, 749/29.3, 734/19.4, 730/20.6,
On the Nokia 5G21 Gateway with 3 to 4 bars of signal in the beginning, I was getting at first 700/100, but as of last week, I was getting: 194/2.96, 537/100, 350/43.5, 1.44/32.3, 677/53.9, 675/54.8, 12.6/9.17, 350/54.3, 685/44.8
Worked like a charm, thanks!
Hey man, I can’t get it to download the config so I’m assuming it’s not working at all. I’ve tried to do everything you said but whenever I do the set execution property it doesn’t give me a yes or no option instead it shows up a bunch of red text and idk if that’s what the issue is. On top of that I can’t run with powershell so I’ll just try and copy and paste the code into my powershell but the background is not blue and nothing changes when I try any of the commands. I was wondering if you knew why this was.
Try the app: ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
Nate two bands is not working for me. I name one band choose 5g. Then when I make a new name and choose 2.4 the first saved disappears. I’ve tried several times and it never works. Any ideas why?
Does not work for the new Arcadyan Gateway G4AR, let me know when you have a fix. Thanks
Correct, it wont. Not fix currently in the works.
Hi and thank you for taking the time to put this together. Special shout out to the person who wrote the code. I ran it as described and it appeared to work but never turned off the 2.4 or the 5. My Sagemcom 5688W was delivered last week and the firmware is1.00.18. Your vid is a few months old. I looked at the code and did not see any reference to firmware but just asking. My Google Mesh and the T-Mobile just don't like each other and two wireless LANs is just a PIA. Any suggestions?
I'm not aware of an issue with that firmware.
@@NaterTater Thanks, I went a step further. After watching you numerous times I figured you were connected directly to the LAN. Disconnected WIFI and tried that and had the same result. One difference is the the config file although it appears to have downloaded is nowhere to be found. Searched the entire PC . Windows 11 pro latest updates.
@Bob Caffrey sounds like incorrect gateway admin password
I am wondering why I even called TMobile to begin with when I first had the issue. They told me I had the Sagemcom device and had me download the user guide. Something made me look at the modem and Google the model number and it came back to the Arcadyan. Downloaded and executed the script for that device from your vid and all is good. Thanks for everything.
@@bobcaffrey8012 ah, that'll do it. Thanks for the followup.
I did this and it worked perfectly, then about 3 days later I noticed the custom SSID I had set (Even though I disabled the radios and wasn't using it) was changed back to the default name, and the radio's were re-enabled. I am thinking the device did firmware update or something and reset itself? Is there a way to disable automatic firmware updates to make this permanent? Thanks!
I havent heard of that happening to others.
Once you do this, can you still use the T Mobile home internet app, but with the smartphone connected via wifi, using a router?
Yea
Can you explain how to do that? That hasn't worked for me. I assume it's because my router uses 10.x subnet and the T-Mobile device uses 192.x subnet?
Not sure if they fixed this with a firmware or something, but they both came back for me. 😢
What do I do, if after running the script, and pressing one of the options in the script, it wont make me a config file and values arent applied. Im still trying to turn off wifi.
Maybe try the newer app. Make sure you use the correct password. ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
I cant get power shell to run this. I did the run as administrator part and everything. Any suggestions?
Try the app ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
out of all 3 tmhi units, have you been able to get port forwarding to work from within the settings page on the actual gateway? that's what I need most and a close second, bridge mode, real ipv4/6.
No. You will never* get port forwarding or bridge mode with T-mobile's CGNAT. You do get real IPv6 though.
Latest iOS version of the T-Mobile Internet App Version 2.10.0 has implemented some checks to see if your connected to the Wi-Fi network from the Home Router. Also, looks like T-Mobile has started blocking or severely limiting ICMP traffic.
yes, I was reading some others mention the ICMP traffic. thanks for sharing on the wifi checking too.
Is it possible to make 3 bands (ie combined/5/and 2.4)?? Nate thank you so much for your great videos!!
Yes I believe so
shell script didnt work and IOs one is locked like you cant download with testflight without a code. my model is FAST 5688W tmobile gateway. any help?
ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
Another question, if you turn off wifi on the gateway and connect to your router, can you still use the TM Home Internet app to access the gateway? THANK
Yes most of the time that would still work.
Once you turn off both 2.4 and 5G, are you able to turn them back on? In case you want to send it back? I guess connecting the Windows machine directly to the Sagemcon? Just ordered, going to give their home internet a try but do want to use my own router.
Yes, just hook up via ethernet or press and hold reset button on the gateway.
@@NaterTater THANKS...will be giving this a try as soon as I receive the gateway. I'll take advantage of the Tmobile trial, making sure the connection is solid. Thanks again.
Great stuff! At around 1:39 - 1:40 you open an app, enilta, analita? I have been searching different spellings of what I heard but can't find it. Can you tell me what it is, name I mean. Thanks for your work here.
analiti -- you can see it on the video.
10.9.22
Very good Nater. Have you come with a way to lock bands yet? Pick the band one would want to use? Mainly b41
Not yet.
@NaterTater When I ran the powershell script, it never populated the log file in my directory that the script is in. Then when I tried to click 1 to turn off 2.4, it just says Turning off and Returning to Menu. When I try to click 5 to turn of 5ghz it says rebooting router, but nothing happens. What am I missing? :/
NM! If you have the wrong ADMIN Password it won't download the config file, OR any of the other commands.
correct
There are two errors with the script on pastebin.
On line 1 the single quotes are not single quotes and on line 94 the hyphen is not a hyphen. If you get issues running the code, fix those in notepad (not word) and it should run fine.
@@eerick I explained it in the comment
It seems to work anyway, though...
@@eeluk Didn't work for me for those reasons
Thank you for saying what was wrong with the script. Works good now.
Thanks @RecklessRegal, I think that's a window font "thing" that can cause those issues. I went into pastebin and corrected the file.
Will this mod (shutting off my wifi) enable me to connect to my mesh network?
Yes and no. You dont need to do anything to plug your mesh system in. But I do suggest you turn off the wifi on the gateway if you dont plan to use it.
Hi Nate thanks for the video. I just wonder what's the difference between using the "hidden" option in the tmobile app to hide your 2.4/5g networks vs turn it off using the script? Will it improve the speed? In my case the speed on sagemcom wifi is faster compared to using the ethernet ports on the modem, I used a cat8 cable, just can't figure out why. I also used a linksys mx5300 router to compare the wifi speed and I only get 2/3 of the speed compared to sagemcom. Can't figure out why.
Hidden SSIDs usually means that the SSID name is not broadcast. You can't just click on it to select it and you'll have to type it in. Sorry but I can't help you with your speed issue.
@Larry Autry thank you Larry. Really appreciate your comments.
I appreciate the tech info. question if i turn off the wifi and run my own router will i still get the speed offered by the modem?
Have you tried to move your tmobile modem to an area that is not supported by tmobile?
Yes, it works anywhere with a t-mobile signal.
Please cover how to port forward on the Arcaydian Gateway I'm trying to game on Xbox and keep getting kicked please help
T-mobile's CGNAT severely limits the options but I did cover one solution: ua-cam.com/video/SgQAGbSn0Y8/v-deo.html
After getting rid of the 2.4Mhtz, could you use the button to hide the remaining broadcast signal?
yes you can turn off both. then you'll need to be connected via ethernet.
Hi @Nater Tater, could you do a test of the Peplink Balance20x with the 5G module? If you get one for testing, I'll help you set up a Speedfusion solo VPS with static IP that gives you full remote access for port forwarding. If you have noticed continuous pings drop about half the time, you can fix that by routing ping traffic through the speedfusion tunnel.
I am a network engineer who has used Peplink for many years and think this may be a great device for those who have the finances.
Hi @Reuben Brenneman , please reach out to me. www.natertaterchannel.com/#wpforms-96
After tmobile gateway wifi turn off then mesh wifi or router wifi still work or turn off also ?
@@user-lz6vc3rk3s it will still work so long as your router is plugged in via ethernet to tmo gateway
@@NaterTater ok thank you sir, because my tmobile home internet not good signal. I want to order mesh wifi to connect all device.
if you turn off the Wi-Fi how do you access the gateway to look at it
Im trying to clone my old wifi network so I dont have to change the ssid and password on all my wireless devices. Its easy enough to change the ssid to that of my old linksys router but my old password was two words with a space between them and this device will not allow a space in the password. Is there some way to do this. Is it related to the type of security selected? Its kind of a bummer as I will have to change all the passwords on my wifi devices and all my ring, blink, and amazon alexa devices.
i haven't confirmed the script works on the Sagemcom but this video shows how to do that on the Arcadyan gateway, you type the password into the config file and upload it ua-cam.com/video/_hqN7PMRyes/v-deo.html
What is the app that you used to look up what wifi links were active at your house?
analiti
Hi Nater, The Powersheel script works like a champ on turning off WiFi. However, Is it possible for you or your buddy/viewer, with coding expertise, to add code to this script to disable DHCP and turn this box into a plain modem so we can use our existing Mesh/Router setup with it? My current setup where my TMOM Gateway is assigning IPs to wired devices, and my Asus router also assigning IPs is causing issues. I'd rather have my router control this. This would be a great workaround. Not sure why Tmobile is not allowing us to go into Gateway settings? Thanks!
Can't do that but I have no issue using my 6 router Asus Mesh system behind TMHI. Only my Asus assigns IP's to my devices. TMHI gateway only assigns IP to the master Asus.
@@NaterTater hmmm. Okay, I think this is where I went wrong: I changed the SSID of TM Gateway to e.g. XYZ same as my Asus router as all my wifi and wired devices connect to this SSID. So in order for it to work, I bet what you did is left the TM Gateway SSID to TMOBILE-nn factory default, turned both 2.4 and 5 wifi Off, and connected TM Gateway's RJ45 port via ethernet cable to the WAN port of Asus router. That would just assign only one IP to my router only. And since all my wired and wifi devices connect to the SSID on my router, they get IP assigned by the router. Is that true or there is more to it, please confirm or share instructions on how you made it work. Thanks!
This helped me so much!! Thank you!!
Glad it helped!
when i put my admin password in program nothing happen how i fix this i follow every steps in video correctly
Try the newer app ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
How to change Powershell ExecutionPolicy back to the default: [Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Default] ... Use [Get-ExecutionPolicy -List] to show the current setting.
This doesn't work for me. I downloaded the script and ran Windows Powershell. Menu opened and connected with the admin password and it appears to work when selecting "Turn off 2.4" but it never writes a config file back out. I've run the Windows Powershell as an admin and pasted the code in, same thing, appears to work but doesn't write out a config.txt file, anywhere, I've searched the entire drive. My 5688 has Firmware version SGJi10203-1.2.90. I use a Deco mesh setup and want to turn off the wifi of the Tmobile. Any help appreciated!
This app is more user friendly: ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
I'll give that a shot! Thanks.@@NaterTater
@@NaterTater well that app didn't work either. I have the right user and password, ip address etc. and can login via the web interface but this app just errors out with "Error - Unauthorized". I guess I'll just leave on the T-mobile wifi😡 I appreciate you trying to help.
@bobbymiller3582 are you directly connected to the gateway? Might be an issue if you are connect to the Deco with your device.
@@NaterTater I am connected to a switch via PC that is connected to the deco I’ll try connecting Ethernet to my T-Mobile and see what happens👍
T-Mobile no longer has the Nokia 5G21 Gateway in stock anymore.
Doesn't seem to be working. I run the script in PowerShell, enter password and choose to turn off both radios. My computer stays connected to the wifi network. Any updates on this script? Or maybe I'm missing something?
Probably the wrong password but you can try the newer app: ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
@@NaterTater cool thanks. I’ll look when back home. 🤙🏼
@@NaterTater - yep, I think that was it. For anyone following, if you insert the wrong password, there's nothing that really indicates that you used the wrong one ... the functions of turning on or off the radio just don't work; Use the right password, it works great.
I also used the app method and it too worked like a charm.
Much thanks to you and the devs. ))
@@NaterTater I ran into the same issue. I had the wrong pass because I forgot that the original setup wizard had me change it. 🤦🏻♂We are good to go now!
Can you get a firmware update when the Wi-Fi on your T-Mobile Gateway is turned off, but you do have a router connected to it via ethernet
The wifi can be off and you dont need a router hooked up to it. The firmware update happens through the cellular connection.
Thanks for your help! I don’t know whether you’re aware or not but HINT Control has a beta version for iOS, which I am currently using and thus far it worked great
Yes, thanks
Is this the same thing as going in the app and hiding the network?
No
before i copy and paste it do i have edit the code with my password and username for the gate way? or can i just copy and paste it as it and will it work. because when i copied and pasted it to powershell admin, it didnt ask me to put in the gateway password it just took me straight to the options to turn off wifi 2.4 and stuff but when i tried to turn them off it wouldnt work. then i tried editing the code and it seemed to fix the problem but my wifi is not actually being turned off and there is no config.txt file being created... any suggestion?
password. needs to be correct and see video description for command to run to allow scripts
Any chance you can or have Mac commands for this? TY
download and install powershell for Mac
@@NaterTater TY I had already done that part, pasting the commands worked. TY again for your response.
Can the T-Mobile settings app connect to and manage the router when connected via usb-c Ethernet?
I have not got the "data" USB-C port on the gateway do anything other than provide 5V power.
@@NaterTater oh I meant a USB C Ethernet adapter for a phone to the Ethernet port of the GW
@@NaterTater just want to make sure there is some way to interact with it using the app after it's wifi has been disabled
@@MrGawainX i use a usb-c to ethernet adapter to hook my phone's usb-c to the gateway's ethernet port. Or use a computer via ethernet and the script to turn wifi back on.
@@NaterTater thanks! I'll pick up a USB C to Ethernet then
Will this work for the G4AR
No. But this will ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
thank you so much!!!
everything seemed to work but nothing actually happened wifi is still up .
Likely wrong password. Can try the easier to use app but password still needs to be correct ua-cam.com/video/Qy-f8xfPk4s/v-deo.html
Could there be something like this to lock a particular band?
Not a script but here's a solution ua-cam.com/video/SWBR1Nt8kmU/v-deo.html
@@NaterTater I should order my balance 20x now lol!
Thanks ❤❤
You're welcome 😊
Can This bee connect to a car charger??