Netgear MIMO 6000450 Antenna for JetPacks & MiFis - Affordable Cellular Signal Enhancing
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2017
- For our full review of this antenna for mobile hotspots:
www.rvmobileinternet.com/netge...
We test a lot of mobile internet gear to find what works best. In this video, we share our review of the Netgear MIMO antenna, which suction cup mounts to an interior window and directly plugs into a mobile hotspot device like a Jetpack or MiFi.
This is a directional antenna with a 40" long cable and TS-9 Adapter - making it very efficient.
In our testing, this can often perform roof mounted antennas and cellular boosters.
For just $27.49, we highly recommend having this antenna as part of your arsenal if you carry MiFis, Jetpacks or other mobile hotspot gear.
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This antenna will only work on devices with dual TS-9 antenna ports. Popular mobile hotspot models that include these ports are:
Verizon: 7730L, AC791L, MHS291L, MHS800L
AT&T: Unite Explore and Unite Pro
Sprint: Fuse and Zing
To check if your device has dual antenna ports, visit our product review center:
www.rvmobileinternet.com/revi...
I bought this antenna last year for a trip to Europe and Nepal and it worked great. I'm really happy with the purchase.
Thank you for this video. This was exactly what I was looking for. Used your link
Awesome video! This helped me setup my mobile hotspot so we can post our UA-cam videos and blog content from a remote location in Brazil.
Just started using this on my Netgear Nighthawk three days ago. The detected signal strength on my Nighthawk remained the same, 2 of 5 bars which is typical and why be bought this antenna in the first place, but there is a noticeable increase in bandwidth. Page load times are at least slightly (~20%) faster. Streaming video is more consistent/stable and tends to play at a higher resolution than it did just last week. We didn't go from the equivalent of dial-up to T1, but we did go from marginal to very acceptable. You are very correct about this being a Bi-Directional vs. Omni-Directional antenna. Placement is key, as you say. In my experience, it was well worth the $27.50 we paid for it on Amazon.
Correct me if I’m wrong. To my understanding the nighthawk being a 4x4 MIMO would need one antenna for each of the 4 frequency ranges?? If that is the case, then having two ports seems weird.
I just bought the Netgear 6000450 MIMI Antenna. I tested it at home an O M G it worked great, I will update you on how it works at our RV Park this weekend.
Finally got mine and I only get less than half of the speeds you showed which is only a couple mb/s higher than not even using it. At least my ping and jitter have improved quite a bit. Thanks for the video!
Keep in mind that there are many variables when comparing their performance to yours. The main ones are direction (if it's positioned to face the tower perfectly), distance from the antenna, the surface it's attached to (some glass has additives which can filter out radio waves), the equipment's sensitivity it's attached it, etc. So as you can see if ANY one of those variables is not optimal, you won't get the high gains you're expecting. Try to be realistic, radio waves are a funny bunch. ;)
thanks, that was very helpful
It's now $60 😅
I still ordered it because the reviews are phenominal.
I just received mine. It's funny that it has doubled in price.
Thanks guys! Got your book... watch everything you publish. Appreciate what you do.
Great Video, Thank You!
i ordered this
Good info. THanks!
the bad thingabout it is the cable , just if i can replace it with another cable, not sure if i can
Outstanding thanks for sharing this
I have a nighthawk M1 and am loving it. I am curious if this antenna will help with picking up a WiFi signal that I can use with the data offloading feature to save on cellular data
No, this is a cellular antenna. For Wi-Fi, you'd need Wi-Fi gear.
good advice
Spoke with a Mobley user yesterday. Apparently the Mobley has an external antenna port. Only thing is, the housing needs a small hole drilled into it to be able to plug in.
And it's only a single one. This antenna is dual :)
wow any more info on this?
Gracias
thanks for the video. I have one of these and have a MOFI 4500. Do you know if there is an adapter I can use to connect this TS9 to the SMA antenna ports on the MOFI 4500? Thanks!
Yes, there are adapters available on Amazon, eBay and specialty retailers.
I have a Verizon "Ellipsis JetPack MHS815L". It has (I think) two "undocumented" antenna ports - which are called test points. These units should be pretty common as Verizon seems to have great coverage. Any info about this unit and the Netgear MIMO?
Yup, it should work.
I just ordered it from Amazon yesterday so looks like it’s back. I have Verizon plan with unlimited data on our iPhones. We have not purchased a jet pack yet. Wondering if I can connect this to my iPhone and use the phone as the hotspot.
No. Phones don’t have antenna ports.
I just found this video and was about to order this antenna and the Netgear LB1120 LTE modem but, the antenna is no longer available at Amazon or several other retailers. We need a good alternate or maybe there is a newer version of it?
We have alternatives listed at www.rvmobileinternet.com/netgear-mimo
Netgear says they have no idea when these will be back in stock. Amazon has some in the 90 to 190 range when you factor in shipping. What else do you recommend for the 8800L from Verizon? Thanks
Our guide to cellular antennas: www.rvmobileinternet.com/cellularantennas
FYI: after being out of stock for months, Amazon is now showing they will be stocking the Netgear Mimo antenna again as of March 12, 2019. looks like it is selling for $28
Yup.. we included this in our newsletter a few weeks ago :)
Hello! Thanks for all the great ressources!!! I have the new Nighthawk 5G... Just noticed that Netgear introduced a new antenna similar to this one but dedicated to 5G. Unfortunately its not available in North-America... You think this antenna you are presenting will be compatible with the new Nighthawk 5G?? Keep up the awesome job!!!!
Its MIMO 6000451... 👋🏻
It should work fine with the Nighthawk 5G or any hotspot with antenna ports. We will do a full review for our members once they become available in North America.
can you add an extender section of cable? low loss?
It's not recommended.
Do you know of anyone modifying the 8800 l so the other two antenna ports can be used externally ?
Haven't seen anyone doing that, but we don't track non -stock too closely.
I do not have a JetPack or a MiFi but I am looking to boost campground signals when parked at a campsite. Can this do that and, if so, can I attach it to a laptop or smart phone? If it cannot, do you recommend other equipment that can be used to boost public, campground WiFi signals?
This is specifically a cellular antenna. For Wi-Fi, you'd need gear specific for that. Here's our guide: www.rvmobileinternet.com/wifi
Hmmm wonder if a ts9 extension cable is available,then I could open window and put it up on the roof of rv for even better reception.
That would add to significant signal loss, and negate the gain.
Even if I only extened it say 3-4 ' Thanks for the reply and great vids.
The connectors and extra wire would each add loss. Might be worth trying to see if it gives you want you need.
Oh ok,Thanks.
Great Vid! Does anybody know how to identify the direction of your nearest cell phone tower? is there an app or something?
There are no truly reliable public databases for cell towers - however, the opensignal app and cellmapper.net can sometimes be useful.
Also check our video on this channel about aiming directional antennas.. always best to test.
Could the antenna be defective ? Because I still get one bar of signal on my att unite pro.
Check your speed test results... bars don't mean much.
Do you recommend this antenna for the Jetpack 8800L?
It is compatible.
Hmmmm, now I have to go home and check and see if my little MHS700L has antenna ports. The manual says it does but I don't remember seeing them. Are these going to be line of sight or will they act like a booster too? I understand gain and I think you know what I mean. Thanks so much. I am Grateful.
The antenna is directional - you'll want to aim it in the general direction of the tower.
The reason I ask is there is a tower down in the valley down below my place. No cell at my place and just wonder if I pointed it down the hill,...... Guess I will just have to try it and find out. At that price even if it doesn't work I can try it somewhere else.
And yes my MHS700L does have ports. Under little tiny rubber plugs. One of which I managed to drop on the floor. Took me 15 minutes to find it.
@@slimbeaux did it work?
@@soothingsounds406 no it didn't. Guess there were too many trees in the way. Being directional it must like line of sight.
@@slimbeaux thx for your response yeah im in florida now way to many giant oak trees down her have about 100 in a 360 all around me sucks how this has been a problem for years hopefully one day they can have everywhere covered lol but thats just a thought
Where can I buy it for $30. Amazon has it for approx. $65 plus. Also, Where can I find adapters to boost signal directly on my Cell ( Google 6 Pro & iPhone 12 Max)
The antenna's price has increased... and phones don't have antenna ports to use this external antennas like this. These are meant for use with hotspots.
Does it have to be mounted to a window? Would it work if mounted to a wall? Could it be mounted outside (is it weather-safe)? Thanks for the video!
It claims to be weather safe.. but I wouldn't trust it for too long of a time.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you! How about inside against a wall? Our interior walls are just about as flat and rigid as glass.
Depends the wall's construction - remember, some materials (like metal) block signal.
is this compatible with netgear m1 nighthawk? Thanks :)
Yes
HI. So can mimo along with a mobile router connect to my (unlimited) cellular data signal via AT&T or Verizon (if signal is strong enough of course) OR do I need to subscribe to another data service?
All depends on how you have things set up.
Mobile Internet Resource Center Does that hotspot youre holding in the vid support both at&t and verizon? also, no wifi ranger is needed for this setup, right?
Why does an AT&T tower (close to me) only have 12m down on data? I am getting 6m down about 5-6 miles away so I took my Netgear MR1100 modem and laptop about 1/2 mile from the tower and only get 12 down there. My T Mobile gets 25-40 about the same distance away and well over 50 up close.
A lot of things impact the actual speeds you get: www.rvmobileinternet.com/cellsignal
The tower is very slow though.
I used an app that was able to tell me I had a small 2g signal. Could this allow me to get a better speed out of a nighthawk m1.
Perhaps
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thx, I think I'll try it out.
What an I do if I am in a industrial building with a roof that is 170ft high?
Then this device would not be a good choice for you. We are focused on mobile, not stationary setups.
This antenna seems very hard to find now. Any suggestions? Thanks
Check our Netgear MIMO guide, we have some alternatives listed there. www.rvmobileinternet.com/netgear-mimo
How does one find the nearest cell towers to point to?
Best to aim, test, repeat.
Does anyone know if you can connect this MIMO antenna to a cell phone?
No, cell phones don't have antenna ports.
My Verizon Jetpack MiFi only has one antenna port, will the MIMO still work with it?
Nope
Device with 2x2 MIMO need 2 antenna ports
Do you have any old ones for sale?
We do not sell gear.
Anyone happen to know if T-Mobile offers any hotspots that would be compatible?
They don't have any hotspots they sell directly with antenna ports.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you, would you recommend the ZTE Max Connect unlocked mobile hotspot? I know this one does have antenna ports.
Our video on it: ua-cam.com/video/lVKBLgSGwQE/v-deo.html
Hi everyone :) I`m planning to buy the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 (MR6150), 5G Router & I would like to attach the Netgear 6000451 External 5G MIMO SMA/TS9 Antenna to it. Is anyone know are they compatible together? I would like to boost it up to the highest level as much as possible to have strong net everywhere. Greetings from Austria :)
The Nighthawk M6 has dual TS9 antenna ports. Just keep in mind, internally it has 4 antennas, so two would be cut off when using external antennas with it, which reduces it from 4x4 to 2x2 MIMO.
will this antenna work with the Jetpack 8800l?
Yes.. but best to test with and without, as the 8800L also has internal 4x4 MIMO.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter do you have a recommendation on an external antenna for the 8800l?
Check our gear center - we have several reviewed: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gear
will this work with zte mobley
No, the Mobley does not have antenna ports.
use a cell signal booster to help out that
try something like the WeBoost
Why could I be getting such a bad signal ? I don't get it
I'm going to try it. But they are over 50 bucks now! But there is no inflation they say...lol
The cheapest I could find one of these antennas was around $85 including shipping. Anybody seem them cheaper?
They're currently out of stock everywhere.. thus the price increase.
Check now lol 30 bucks
will this help my att mobley
No, the Mobley does not have antenna ports.
+Mobile Internet Resource Center Wow,thanks for the veryfast response. I am a longtime subscriber,keep up the good work.
use a cell signal booster for that
samantha farmer what type of signal booster?
like WeBoost they have a good one for RV's
Does it matter what network provider is used when selecting the MIMO ready hotspot, jet pack?
Yes.. absolutely. Our guide: www.rvmobileinternet.com/hotspots
I am sensing that this antenna needs line of site with my computer to operate correctly. Is that true?
Nope. It's a cellular antenna, your computer knows nothing about it. It needs to be aimed towards the cellular tower you're wanting to connect to, and plugged into your cellular data device. Your computer then connects to the cellular device.
I guess since I am using a Jetpack 6620L with one antenna port it is not MIMO and therefor this puppy would not help. I will find an alternative. Next stop...rvmobileinternet.com...
Yes, a single antenna would be more optimal (not to mention, this antenna is hard to come by right now).
Didn't work for me
Wow this antenna didn't even work, I still get a horrible signal smh
I bought one of these and it was worthless and a total waste of money
Sorry it didn't work for you. We have heard from thousands who find the small cost of this quite worthwhile.