✅Finally, How To Use Home Internet SIM In My Own Device! No Hacks! Peplink With Verizon T-Mobile

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2022
  • I'm no longer stuck with Verizon and T-Mobile's gateways! I got both SIM's to work in my own device, a Peplink Balance 20x. I cover MANY things in this video; features and benefits of the Peplink router, settings to get the SIM to work, business internet options, speed tests vs home internet gateways, band locking, and more! Note optimal MTU setting for T-Mobile is 1420 and for Verizon its 1428. This is just the start of the journey so stay tuned for more learnings...keep an eye out for future videos. Verizon 5G Home Internet, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, T-Mobile 5G Business Internet.
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  • @NaterTater
    @NaterTater  11 місяців тому

    Get 5% off Waveform antenna and signal booster products with this link: www.waveform.com/natertater or just use code "NATERTATER" at checkout. Then you can go to the Peplink Balance 20x product page: www.waveform.com/products/peplink-balance-20x?_pos=1&_sid=fbfa66586&_ss=r&variant=39841557413991
    10 pack SIM card size adapter kit: amzn.to/3YkFoFb
    Cheap data plan ($5/mo, 500MB): GET $10 toward Tello mobile plan: tello.com/account/register?_referral=P3VJ90XD
    EIOT Club SIM card referral link: www.eiotclub.com/?ref=jy8-VSCuyf-h3B
    Be sure to see my other Verizon and T-Mobile Home Internet Videos:
    Verizon: ua-cam.com/play/PL8d9FovK2dNSOcTz7L6sHiuWVQXwUT4my.html
    T-mobile: ua-cam.com/play/PL8d9FovK2dNQHp0KWk8gG8XXvaKzaoSB3.html
    Peplink cellular devices: ua-cam.com/play/PL8d9FovK2dNTZR2vUJWyd6kmmDD6ediym.html

  • @jeffsjeepandkayakshack779
    @jeffsjeepandkayakshack779 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the info and suggestions! T-Mobile business internet took two calls, getting transferred 10 times, to finally get someone that new what they were doing. I opened it up under my social and told the person I worked with that I was using a Peplink, and she said that was great as it’s a supported device. SIM showed up next day.

  • @jeffsjeepandkayakshack779
    @jeffsjeepandkayakshack779 10 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for the ideas. I have T-Mobile Business 5G which works great, but just wanted to note that I was able to get Verizon 5G to work automatically. I actually pulled the SIM out of my iPad Mini 6. At my current location Verizon 5G is pretty slow, but LTE is screaming fast especially the upload speeds, which are regularly between 30-40Mbps. Great info that’s helped me build a rock solid system aggregating Starlink, T-Mobile and Verizon. BTW: I am using a Peplink Max BR1 Pro 5G using Speedfusion for Teams and WebEx.

  • @dcicentral9921
    @dcicentral9921 Рік тому +8

    I am looking forward to this one as well. Looks to be a superior product verses the T mobile and with some nice features. Good work, thank you.

    • @Bryan-Hensley
      @Bryan-Hensley Рік тому +1

      As far as reception, it going to be almost impossible to beat the t mobile gateway. I've been doing some serious research on the Nokia fastmile gateway. Those things have some unreal db gain. They use a phase array type set-up that uses all the internal antennas to aim the frequency beam automatically. This explains why adding external antennas isn't working all that well except in very weak areas. However you'd be better off putting the gateway outside on a pole if that was possible. I'm currently in a dire situation to get something to work because t mobile informed me I'm connected to the wrong tower. I'm connected to one that's 7 miles away that has n71 band. I'm supposed to be connected to the tower that's 2.5 miles away with n41 Band on it. However I'm 35 feet below the crest of a hill between me and the n41 tower. I've got to do something to clear that hill or there's a good chance t mobile will cut my service. If you start congesting a tower, it's gets there attention and you get to talk to someone who really knows what's going on.

  • @Gotmoniesification
    @Gotmoniesification Рік тому +1

    You also need to specifically pick Tmobile carrier so it shows only the Tmobile bands. The. For sim 1 it shows carrier Verizon and shows the 7-8 bands for Verizon.
    Any bands with n are C band which is the plans for towers that have a lot faster bandwidth for the tower sectors.

  • @molly18239
    @molly18239 11 місяців тому +1

    just a little FYI in regards to Verizon Askey cube...you can do the opposite too. In my case, I bought an old Askey cube off eBay and put a Visible sim in it. Then ran it to a router that can do TTL and VPN. With PayPal discount, I'm getting the same Verizon service for $25 with Visible using this setup. Now to be honest I really only did this for the fun of seeing if it would work, don't know if I'll keep it long term. But so far it works fine. Able to stream games on MLB TV and stream TV on Philo with no issues at all. I can't speak as to how it would work with other streaming apps. Some won't work with a VPN, like Sling TV.

  • @ianbutler1983
    @ianbutler1983 Рік тому +1

    My Verizon cube is a really good wireless router. It covers my entire house deck, patio, and most of the yard. I found no need for a new router.

  • @konrad999999
    @konrad999999 Рік тому +3

    verizon uses carrier aggregation on 4g (i believe tmobile does also) which combines the speeds of various frequencies to give you faster 4g speeds. I wonder if the peplink is not able to do carrier aggregation so when you test speeds on it you are only testing the speed of 1 lte carrier. In verizon case you were testing AWS on the 2100mhz spectrum which is why the speed is lower. Newer verizon approved devices can all do carrier aggregation for maximum speeds.
    Also, for CBAND on the peplink, did you try inserting the sim, turning off the peplink and leave it off for about 5 minutes and then power it back on and wait about 5 more minutes to see if you get cband?

  • @Gotmoniesification
    @Gotmoniesification Рік тому

    It’s called carrier aggregation when you have multi bands. If you click custom you can choose band 66 only and test which bands are the fastest. You also need tk enabke ping and out a public dns because that’s how it fails over between sims vs the smart option. Also it takes into account a top down approach. Band n71 is C band which is the usually the unlimited plans on Verizon. The band 66 is what the device anchors on for LTE but band 66 is usually what’s the fastest. So you can see the bands the device picks up so you don’t block say band 66 and that’s the only band you see and then it doesn’t come up.

  • @chucktrotter9699
    @chucktrotter9699 Рік тому +3

    12.23.22
    Nate, fantastic testing. Wondering if or when will be able to make the peplink just as fast as the stock cubes.
    Question: Was wondering how you were able to display on the left your tablet screen? What software are you using?
    I have T mobile and am using the phone for the gateway over to a wireless bridge and then to my netgear router. I currently see that there is an offer for home internet for 25.00. Currently in my area cannot get unlimited.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      Hey Chuck, I use Android's built in screen recording feature to record the tablet then I just overlay that screen ontop of the video of me in my video editing software.

  • @DeAtHvAnGeL
    @DeAtHvAnGeL Рік тому

    Can't wait for the video to go live!

  • @srcrewchief89
    @srcrewchief89 Рік тому +4

    Nate I think you should try the Verizon sim in the "5G" modem. The reason being the "4G" modem is Cat7 and can only aggrigate 2 bands, while the other is Cat20 and may be able to aggrigate up to 5 bands. In theory if it does 5 bands your speeds should be segnificantly better. Something else to consider the Cat7 modem is limited to fewer bands than the Cat20, though I'm not sure if that is impacting your testing.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      See 26:10

    • @srcrewchief89
      @srcrewchief89 Рік тому +1

      @@NaterTater
      gotta. Miss heard that bit the first time through. Sounds like you need a different account similar to your tmo business internet then. I'm much less versed in verizon's accounts since I'm unable to use them effectively without a tower to clear my terrain los to the nearest tower.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      @@srcrewchief89 It's actually a limitation of the firmware on the Peplink, I'm looking into it as it should support c-band. I hope to grt it fully functional on 5G c-band soon.

  • @Bryan-Hensley
    @Bryan-Hensley Рік тому +3

    I've been doing some research on the Nokia fastmile. It actually works like a phase array. The gateway aims the beam automatically using all the antennas. It's different from anything I've ever experimented with. I'm not sure the 4 way mimo antennas will work on this gateway correctly. If I remember correctly the gateway has over a 12 db gain antenna setup. Yagis usually aren't that good when you calculate in the coax losses even if you use the $1,400 coax. I'm trying to find a climate control small electronics box that doesn't restrict the frequency and put the gateway on a tower. Then use fiber from the tower to home. It looks like I'm going to have to build my own climate control enclosure. I have a tiny inverter ac compressor I could build an AC system for it.. I've got to do something. T mobile informed me I'm connected to the wrong tower. I'm connected to one that's 7 miles away and supposed to be connected to the n41 tower that's 2.5 miles away. But a hill is blocking me from that tower. I might end up losing the only internet available to me..

  • @michaeloconnor7770
    @michaeloconnor7770 Рік тому +2

    I can verify that they will use a ssn for a business account. I got a business account and they threw in a free tablet with an unlimited line for $10 a month. All in I pay $60 a month. I actually have 2 gateways (Trash Can and New Gateway) and i can swap the sim from my tablet to the new gateway. It works flawlessly.

  • @stevenray1818
    @stevenray1818 Рік тому

    The Peplink device is impressive and a little expensive, I own an sightly used Mofi 4500 that has many of the features like band locking,IP pass thru, port forwarding and band aggregation ect.
    thats collection dust now since T-mobile relleased its first gateway, my current internet connection. I would like to put the Mofi ( an expensive device at the time) back into service, and I understand 4G is it limitation. But a MOFI4500-4GXeLTE with band lock/aggregation can stillbe usefull. Any chance you or any one else has the same idea, but lacking the knowledge how to accomplish it?
    Thanks for listening
    Steve K

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      The steps I show in this video should work for a Mofi 4500 too.

  • @justinteague2965
    @justinteague2965 Рік тому

    Hey Nate! Love your videos. Question.. at peak hours my speeds crawl to 5mbps or lower even though I’m on “5G”. Do you think this is due to home internet deprioritization? If so, would it help to get an extra data sim from t Mobil with all high priority data (Magenta Max) and put it in my Chester? Thanks sir!

    • @justinteague2965
      @justinteague2965 Рік тому

      Also looking into 4x4 but scared to make that big of a purchase if it won’t help due to being deprioritized

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      if its consistently slower during peak (afternoon/evening) hours then yes probably congestion driven. An antenna could help but depends on the situation. For example if you have more than one tower to connect to you could point the antenna at one that has less congestion. You could also get a 3rd party gateway and then lock to specific bands that have less congestion.

  • @XenAqUaYT
    @XenAqUaYT Місяць тому

    question the apn settings on the chester cheetah what all do i type for the home internet plan?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Місяць тому

      Nothing, leave in auto setting.

  • @porky7753
    @porky7753 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video Nate. Magic is the only way. lol

  • @Ahmad-uu8eo
    @Ahmad-uu8eo Рік тому +1

    im wondering if this helps with port forwarding and static IP , Love your videos sir, really appreciate your time and effort you put in helping others.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      Yes it can since it affords the ability to setup a tunnel thru peplinks speedfusion VPN or another VPN. You could do that with an external router and the stock gateway too but opens more potential issues. T-mobile's CGNAT network is the main limiting factor.

    • @jaybird7663
      @jaybird7663 Рік тому +2

      You can port forward on the Verizon one you just have to log in with the little address that's underneath the device and then the password is also underneath of it too and you just got to find port forwarding.
      If you can't or don't understand how to do the port forwarding you can always DMZ either the device too which will give you an open at if you're on an Xbox or Playstation

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      @@jaybird7663 he's likely referring to t-mobile since they don't offer that.

    • @Ahmad-uu8eo
      @Ahmad-uu8eo Рік тому

      @@jaybird7663 thanks alot for the info! Im on playstation and i was able to play online with tmobile home internet until recently it became a nightmare. I’ll be looking into verizon, it sounds worth the switch from tmobile.

    • @Ahmad-uu8eo
      @Ahmad-uu8eo Рік тому

      @@NaterTater yes, I have tmobile

  • @dustinmitchell7710
    @dustinmitchell7710 Рік тому

    I've been doing lots of research into your channel for a way to boost my signal. I can only get the lte Verizon cube in my area but the tower is pathetic with signal. I understand there's no way to attach an external antenna but is there another signal booster I could use maybe? I'll try anything at this point. Wife works from home and I'm barely getting 25mbps up and 2 down. This is at 4am also.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/bboYE4qcfDM/v-deo.html

  • @profitgee1
    @profitgee1 Рік тому +20

    Title is a little misleading, the T-Mobile business plan has always allowed your own device, I thought you figured out how to sim swap for the Home internet. But good info on the Verizon SIM card

    • @DeAtHvAnGeL
      @DeAtHvAnGeL Рік тому +5

      I thought the same :(

    • @Bryan-Hensley
      @Bryan-Hensley Рік тому +6

      I think the only way is the, grey area, IMEI repair. It's not technically illegal unless you are using it to commit a crime. You aren't cheating t mobile in any way. I've thought about trying it, however 5g modems with extra antenna ports is expensive..

    • @bryantblackwell1339
      @bryantblackwell1339 Рік тому +1

      Do you guys know if I can take the Sim out of my verizon gateway (askey) and put it in my verizon mifi jetpack. The reason I ask is I get 150 mbps download speeds from the jetpack and only 70 mbps download speed from the gateway. They are both active sitting in the same place in my house. The jetpack only gets 150 gb high speed data then It sucks the gateway is unlimited but slower any tips on maybe a better gateway setup or if I can swap these Sims would b greatly appreciated. Also what will happen if I just try it will my Sim cards be ruined

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/mj0b4FnJen8/v-deo.html

    • @bryantblackwell1339
      @bryantblackwell1339 Рік тому +1

      @Nater Tater sorry for spamming you last night. Had me a couple cocktails n got on the internet lol. Thanks for the link I'm looking into it now. I do like your content. Your quite knowledgeable with all of this as well. The only reason I reach out to you and others so much is because I kinda did the hole use someone else's address about three hours from me completely different area code to get this internet gateway so I'm worried if I bug verizon too much they'll find out. But I get over double the speeds on my jetpack. So I'm trying to get it out of this gateway. I mean I could look into the external antennas I spose

  • @ikumd-mage
    @ikumd-mage Рік тому

    Would you recommend using a cellbooster as well as a antenna for my 5g gateway? currently I cant connect to 5g at all. I get a signal on my phone. But thats about it. I was wondering if I can possible get a connection with a booster/Antenna or possible using both.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      Antenna is the much preferred method. ua-cam.com/video/bboYE4qcfDM/v-deo.html

    • @ikumd-mage
      @ikumd-mage Рік тому

      @Nater Tater I'll watch that thanks! Is using both at once better? Or is one or the other?

  • @jacksonmoffatt5857
    @jacksonmoffatt5857 11 місяців тому

    This also works on Cradlepoint. I am using my CP E3000 POE with a W2005 and getting about 750 down and 50-100 up

  • @mtrx7142
    @mtrx7142 Рік тому

    Good Afternoon Nater. I have a question i have the T-Mobile home internet KVD21 gateway black, i took the sim card and i tried on a Franklin T9 from T-Mobile and in a Alcatel Linkzone 2 from Bosst mobile UNLOCKED. On the Franklin i can see celular signal but no data and in the boost mobile says invalid sim even is unlocked. Is any specific setting in the Franklin to change????
    Thanks in advance..

  • @Cat-qe3gb
    @Cat-qe3gb 11 місяців тому

    I have t mobile home internet and I'm wanting to get the 4 x 4 antenna you showed in another video.... Does using this router allow me to bypass the dismantling of the t mobile gateway to install the wires?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  11 місяців тому

      Sorta, if you have the tmobile home internet you are better off getting the chester cheetah router due to IMEI. ua-cam.com/video/mj0b4FnJen8/v-deo.html

  • @scottmitchell4485
    @scottmitchell4485 Рік тому

    I appreciate all the interesting in depth content over the past year. However, after my recent experience with T-Mobile Internet and their non-existent business customer support, it is time for me to get off this train. Look forward to your upcoming technical endeavors.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      Did you have a business account? If so you should have gotten a local business rep and their direct email/phone. Did you have that and it was poor service?

    • @scottmitchell4485
      @scottmitchell4485 Рік тому

      @@NaterTater I've been with T-Mobile for about a year for both personal and business cell service. The last 3 months I've been with business internet and have never been assigned a business rep even after requesting one multiple times. There is a call center in Springfield, MO that are suppose to support my needs but it is never reachable and I am routed to an overseas call center. It's really for the best, I am now teamed with AT&T fiber and we are redesigning our backbone infrastructure.

  • @brandydarly68
    @brandydarly68 4 місяці тому

    Can this be used for international travel?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  4 місяці тому

      Yes, if the SIM works internationally

  • @rizwanarasheed
    @rizwanarasheed Рік тому +4

    The most important question here is this: Will the Peplink allow you to change the IMEI of its radio so that it matches up with what T-Mobile/VZW is expecting it to be?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +2

      No need to! It works without spoofing the IMEI.

    • @rizwanarasheed
      @rizwanarasheed Рік тому +5

      @@NaterTater While it will work, the carrier will detect that it is NOT their authorized gateway based on the Peplink's IMEI. This is grounds for termination of the line and/or the account. Only 'authorized' devices are supposed to be used. Is this not the case?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +2

      @@rizwanarasheed I made the video to explain it all!

    • @rizwanarasheed
      @rizwanarasheed Рік тому +3

      @@NaterTater Looking forward to it!

    • @migueldominguez1931
      @migueldominguez1931 Рік тому

      @Rizwan Rasheed I believe t-mobile will be OK in my case I use mofi5500 9191 5G before on magenta max plan and now i'm using cudy 5G ttl 64 & Verizon there are more strict Maybe you can get service about 2 or 3 months and then they shut you off on cudy you can do the imei magic too

  • @coreybabcock2023
    @coreybabcock2023 Рік тому

    Having all those going means paying for each line isn't it expensive ? Total ? I got 2 visible lines now 25.00 and 30.00 one for my apartment one for my camper van than paying 50.00 for T-Mobile home Internet and 25.00 for the visible it's like 75.00 a month plus my 10.00 Metro by T-Mobile phone plan 85.00 a month was to much for me than compared to 65.00 a month total I'm paying now

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      yes indeed...starting to question my sanity

  • @salvatorelamarca1278
    @salvatorelamarca1278 3 місяці тому

    Would the lb1121 netgear work with this procedure

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  3 місяці тому +1

      I'm not familiar with it, i see its a 4G LTE hotspot. I assume it has the ability to set APN if needed. So long as the SIM plan you have is not IMEI locked then yes it would work. I assume some advanced users have a way to revise the IMEI on it if that is required for your plan too.

    • @salvatorelamarca1278
      @salvatorelamarca1278 3 місяці тому

      @@NaterTater thanks for your channel you have explained a lot that others haven't

  • @theruralresident
    @theruralresident Рік тому

    I should probably watch the whole video first, but RE the Verizon sim card I have both the Askey and Arcadian boxes. I pulled the silicone up on the Askey and there is no sim card slot, just a USB-C port. I wonder if they've changed through lifecycle.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      oh man! is it the still the ASK-NCQ1338?

    • @theruralresident
      @theruralresident Рік тому +1

      ​@@NaterTater ASK-NCQ1338FA

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      @Phatt_Bass my understanding is there isna glued down square that has the sim under it on the Ask FA verison.

    • @benjaminmichaeldiehl4412
      @benjaminmichaeldiehl4412 Рік тому +1

      There is! I just pulled mine off lol

  • @arigornstrider
    @arigornstrider Рік тому

    Hello Nate, thanks for the videos. I see you got the Verizon 5G home internet sim working with the PepLink router. Did you ever get it working with the SunComm 5G exterior router you showed in another video? I have tried all the applicable settings I can see, including the APN you provide here, but I have not been able to get my SIM working with the little hexagonal exterior modem. I'm trying to find something that will work for some relatives in a very rural spot, but they won't be able to mount antennas or maintain a complicated setup. The only internet they can get right now is DSL, and the lines are so old, it only works some of the time. It seems Verizon and ATT cover their area, but neither officially support fixed wireless internet in their area because of lack of investment in the local infrastructure. I'm trying to get them set up with an alternative, so I may just have to set them up with the default modem and hope it works ok with the crappy antennas.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      Yes the verizon home internet sim works in the Chester Cheetah ( I do not have the Suncomm one). Chester can help you out with your specific issue if you bought from them, they know all the tricks and are an authorized verizon dealer.

    • @arigornstrider
      @arigornstrider Рік тому +1

      @@NaterTater thanks! Looks like I need to return this one and grab that one (will be sure to toss your code in if it still works).

  • @jeffrey8257
    @jeffrey8257 Рік тому

    did you ever get the verizon one to fully work ?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      not in balance 20x, its slower

  • @richscott2483
    @richscott2483 Рік тому

    Expense of equipment. Savings per year?

  • @Mr.unknownx1
    @Mr.unknownx1 Рік тому

    Will this work with netgear 5g modem

  • @PepperAddict
    @PepperAddict Рік тому +1

    The reason you can't connect to 5g c band for verizon is because you need to update your modem's firmware. I was only connecting to LTE before I updated the firmware on my MAX BR1 Pro 5G

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      I did a firmware update when I got the modem a week prior but I can verify I am the latest.

    • @PepperAddict
      @PepperAddict Рік тому

      @@NaterTater I had to update to a custom firmware using a link peplink provided on the website

    • @PepperAddict
      @PepperAddict Рік тому

      @@NaterTater I think youtube is deleting my link. I pasted it in the comments but it's gone now

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      @@PepperAddict yes links are disabled. I'll look at their site, probably is my issue then! Thanks 😊

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      @omarreyes1 i just checked and looks like I am indeed on the latest Firmware (8.2.1 build 5191). What firmware did you go from and to?

  • @PepperAddict
    @PepperAddict Рік тому

    For peplink are you sure the wifi was on 5ghz?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      Hey Omar, yes. In fact I turned off 2.4Ghz wifi on the peplink. And I also hooked in via ethernet and proved it wasn't faster so I stuck with wifi for the video since its easier.

  • @jimhill8272
    @jimhill8272 Рік тому

    I have an unlimited cell plan sim which works great if I put it in a 5g phone and open android "hot spot"....Phone gets hot under load and Id like to use the same sim in another device but when I ordered a 5g modem it connects but no internet think its the APN or DNS name or such again sim works fine in a phone it is NOT a home internet sim it is NOT business it does have unlimited data plan and works well inside a cell phone as a HOT spot....any ideas what I could use besides a cell phone ?
    I have an multiconnect E-Cell and a Franklin T9 which connect to cell but do not allow internet access

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      TTL and APN need to be correct. Also IMEI depending on the plan. ua-cam.com/video/mj0b4FnJen8/v-deo.html

    • @jimhill8272
      @jimhill8272 Рік тому

      @Nater Tater what values ? Any where to find info
      Fast.tmobike one fails

  • @theBullringLive
    @theBullringLive Рік тому

    What's the difference between Tmobile Unlimited and 300 GB plans?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      300GB is the data limit per month. Vs unlimited data.

    • @theBullringLive
      @theBullringLive Рік тому

      I've been with tech support for another issue so I asked them. The 300gb is $20 more than the Unlimited
      "The plan you have now provides up to 100GB of data before you have the potential of prioritized speeds depending on congestion, etc. So, the plans with the additional data, could fare well for you considering you do use around 200GB per month (looking at last 3 months). "

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      @the Bullring Live nah they are confusing it with hotspot plans. Unlimited is better but not offered everywhere. Where its not offered you are forced to pick a data limit.

  • @ikumd-mage
    @ikumd-mage Рік тому

    Do cell antennas freeze?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      Yes, if its below 32F. But nothing happens.

    • @ikumd-mage
      @ikumd-mage Рік тому

      @Nater Tater OK thank you. I live in northern Us/Canada. It gets to -45 at max. Rare. But usually for a weak or so. Maybe I should use a heating wrap for it.

  • @theBullringLive
    @theBullringLive Рік тому

    Afraid I need a dummies guide or Quick Start.
    Put Tmobile home sim card in the unit, plugged ethernet into lan port and my computer . Powered it on and no internet. I can connect to the device with ip address. Seems like its telling me the cables are no good but I tried 2 cables that work fine with Tmobile gateway and test good with cable checker. I also tried in the WAN port but no luck there.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      Your cables are fine, the "cable unplugged" on the status page on the Chester just means no internet. If you used the tmobile home internet sim, the IMEI must match the gateway tmobile gave you. chestertechrepairs.com/blogs/news/how-to-imei-revise-on-the-wi-fi-6-5g-cellular-router

    • @theBullringLive
      @theBullringLive Рік тому

      @@NaterTater Thank you!

    • @theBullringLive
      @theBullringLive Рік тому

      @@NaterTater There was an IMEI # listed but it didn't work. When you said it must match the gateway, it clicked as to what Chester was referring to by TMHI. Working great right now. Was at 600 x 90 w/o the waveform

  • @bombassbeefjerky9708
    @bombassbeefjerky9708 Рік тому

    Can you use the cheapest t mobile phone SIM card with unlimited data? Rather than the home internet sim ?

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      Yes but there isnt a cheaper one with true unlimited full speed hotspot data.

    • @bombassbeefjerky9708
      @bombassbeefjerky9708 Рік тому

      @@NaterTater I agree but it is the same cost at $50 unlimited and with cell sim it could truly be a mobile internet instead of fixed... right??

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      @@bombassbeefjerky9708 the home internet is not geolocked

  • @Eweyouhew
    @Eweyouhew Рік тому

    Have you tried putting the T-Mobile Home Internet SIM in a GSM Smartphone or tablet? Sounds like from watching your BYOGateway video the smartphone idea would not work. Even with T-Mobile Home Internet your account number is a phone number 😳

  • @comixof2morrow
    @comixof2morrow Рік тому

    I've found 4G LTE is faster than 5g in download speeds... according to the speed tests I've done.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      That is not the norm but is true in some cases. Typically 5G will be faster. Depends on the band and congestion.

  • @johnmorris3776
    @johnmorris3776 Рік тому

    Have anyone got t-mobile home internet working with the nighthawk m5?

  • @richardbrice4553
    @richardbrice4553 Рік тому

    So,this is only for business, not for a home???

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      No, I am using Verizon's 5G Home SIM.

  • @borgranta61103
    @borgranta61103 Рік тому

    The T-Mobile speed issue may be due to interference with the small antennas that were surrounded by multiple gateways.

    • @jasonmarshall4436
      @jasonmarshall4436 Рік тому +1

      It's not TMO device but more of the Network Congestion. It's also had to do with distance from the serving cell and other factors. These channels don't explain cell signal strength and how distance can play a role with other factors and I wish they would so that way people can better understand that it's not always a network issue but how far from the location you are and what's in between. It's because all them Verizon Customer jump ship to head to TMO. Lot of people seen that T-Mobile's faster that they had more 5G locations and better college because of the Sprint merger two years ago but in fact T-Mobile's Network within the last couple months has actually slowly down 15 mobile home internet users but also interesting thing is T-Mobile doesn't have priority I'm at home internet they only prioritize phone users. How interesting thing is T-Mobile on Sprint and I heard for 2 years ago they claimed all of those extra towers which all needed to be upgraded which have still not been fully plus upgrade all of T-Mobile's existing sites they've also had two extra years before AT&t Verizon really started doing their 5G cross the United States but T-Mobile added all these new customers because their network was faster they had more 5G more towers etc over those two extra years and all the other carriers like AT&t and Verizon are playing the ketchup thing but all in all or Verizon has already extended their 5G launcher white van it's already find the 800 MB sometimes you people are hitting a thousand to 1500 megabytes per second on the download. TMO has slowed down from 300/150 in many places so Verizon will be at the top again it's just a late start

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      Hey Jason, check out one of many videos I have talking about signal and how it affects your speed ua-cam.com/video/D1OoJqEc4os/v-deo.html

  • @rootbeer_81
    @rootbeer_81 Рік тому

    Time to live need set up

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      These arent phone/tablet SIMs/service. So I think TTL is ok, do you agree?

    • @rootbeer_81
      @rootbeer_81 Рік тому

      @@NaterTater MTU T-Mobile I think is 1430

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      @@rootbeer_81 MTU for t-mobile is 1420

  • @OldSeaDoggy
    @OldSeaDoggy Рік тому

    Maybe I missed something but the title of the video says "Finally, How To Use Home Internet SIM In My Own Device! No Hacks! Peplink With Verizon T-Mobile" so I was expecting to see how I can use my SIM card from my "T-Mobile Home Internet" device with a third party router. Instead I watched a video that stated you had to use a T-Mobile business plan and associated SIM. So, what am I missing. I already use a Peplink with T-Mobile for my church. What I want is to continue with my Home Internet plan with a third party device. I guess I can't.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      You can use a Verizon Home Internet SIM in the peplink. Or a tmobile business sim. Tmobile home internet requires the IMEI (basically serial number) to match their gateway. There is a way around that on some 3rd party routers: ua-cam.com/video/mj0b4FnJen8/v-deo.html

    • @OldSeaDoggy
      @OldSeaDoggy Рік тому +1

      @@NaterTater NP. I did watch your video regarding Chester. Easy Peasy. I ordered one and took advantage of your discount code. Unit is supposed to arrive Monday.

  • @donnah.7346
    @donnah.7346 Рік тому

    It's $579? Bummer

  • @stevec5000
    @stevec5000 Рік тому

    While this is interesting it's no use to most people who just want internet but don't have a business.

  • @45NUTS_PART_DEUX
    @45NUTS_PART_DEUX Рік тому

    less than 24 hours , you see how badly your electric snowblower will preform

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      lol, always the positive one 45NUTS! I'm looking forward to the blizzard and have all 4 of my electric snow machines ready! But I only plan on using the new electric 2-stage blower and my power shovel. Plus my Toolcat with an 8ft plow.

    • @45NUTS_PART_DEUX
      @45NUTS_PART_DEUX Рік тому

      @@NaterTater the max rate for EGO 2 stage snowblower is 20 minutes

  • @jaybird7663
    @jaybird7663 Рік тому +1

    This dude is awful 😖. The Verizon Device allows you to easy check your device signal by logging into it. You can also do port forwarding the device as well. Basically you only need you own wifi device because Verizon wifi dose not travel vary far.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      Hey Jay 🐦 thanks for watching, check out my channel for more videos on Verizon Home Internet. Depending on the gateway you might get a signal strength in dB at best from verizon. It does not tell you the band or SINR or other very important details to get the best speed. Certainly if you are a basic user and just want "internet" there is no need to go away from the provided gateway. The port forward has basic features, not some of the more advanced settings other devices have and T-Mobile has zero port forwarding options.

  • @RahulPatel-xj2nv
    @RahulPatel-xj2nv Рік тому

    Thanks for the info and great video. Has anyone here used Inseego fw2000e or fw2010 5g external modem/gateway? It's hard to find reviews on that product. It's combined external antennas and 5g modem which has 5gb Ethernet port for LAN

    • @ryanjones6414
      @ryanjones6414 Рік тому +1

      I have used the Inseego routers from their business plan and they work with a couple of caveats. 1. I consider this a home device, not enterprise level and we have to power cycle them at least once a week. 2. you can hook up external antennas, but they only support certain bands with external antennas connect. Those supported bands were not available in the areas where I needed them for my production sites.

    • @scottmitchell4485
      @scottmitchell4485 Рік тому +1

      I just finished testing the FX2000 for the past week. Unless you setup a business account with an EIN and obtain a static IP address, you are going to run into the same issues that you experienced with the Arcadian. I used the FX2000 with a Sol Prop business account which still had a dynamic IP however, the dynamic IP in my case was not local to my city or state. I would bounce back and forth between Chicago, Kansas and sometime Minnesota which created a number of issues. The port forwarding and IP pass-through feature was configurable but without a static IP address had the same limitations as the Arcadian due to CGNat. Honestly, without a static IP address it is not worth the time. None of my servers (7 in total) were reachable outside my network. If you are seeking a business account with EIN to get a static IP then wait until the Cradlepoints are back in stock. I have since terminated my T-mobile accounts and have gone to fiber as the backbone of my network. T-Mobile's business support is the worst I've experience to date and mostly off-shored. Hope that helps.

  • @shadowmmm
    @shadowmmm Рік тому

    so own your recording with the tmobile sim its showing MTU at 1428.also the tmobile sim is locked to your devices MAC address. so when you get with customer service have them just change that to your new device.

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому

      Yes and I tested it at 1420 as well with t-mobile with no noticeable speed difference. The SIM is not locked to a MAC, business internet is open to any compatible device.

  • @NaturebyGus
    @NaturebyGus Рік тому +1

    I noticed your MTU is 1428 but at least for T-Mobile should be 1420 (1392+28)

    • @NaterTater
      @NaterTater  Рік тому +1

      Yes, notes on that in the video description. Made no difference in speed. Verizon is 1428. Peplink only allows one setting per modem.