Insty Connect Live Q&A with Nick Jolin
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Live Q&A with Nick Jolin the creator of the Insty Connect Mobile Internet System. We will discuss the Insty Connect 4G12 and 5G20, my experience using this system for the past month, updated delivery timing, and answer your questions.
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Setup and First Look video: • Insty Connect First Look
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I bought one it works Great have been using it for a month now Thanks Nick !
Great to hear!
Just received my 4G today. Glad I bookmarked this vid. Great job, Jason. Thanks to the both of you. 🤙🏼
Awesome! Thank you!
Mine came in yesterday! So excited to get it installed. Going camping this week so we’ll get to test it!
Excellent
How has it gone so far?
Viewing this on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Excellent discussion. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos (Nick and Jason). This technology is rapidly changing and I am thankful to have connected with y'all to better understand it. I pre-ordered the 5G and look forward to reciting the 4G first.
Thanks
Thanks Nick and Jason. I can’t wait to get my InstyConnect!!!
thanks for the content. i've been using the mofi 4500 for a long time thanks to your advice. now i'm researching the insty connect thanks to you. Your videos are very helpful. I'm gearing up for a big year of camping and am thinking of having a backup internet solution so I might just get the insty connect and have the trusty mofi waiting just in case
Thank you for this interview. I was nice.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, just ordered. I heard about this product by word of mouth and an RV rally in Rock Springs Wyoming just recently. BTW I think a nibble is 4 bits, 1/2 of an 8 bit byte. :b
Just pre-ordered mine
Was waiting for this
One thing I'm interested to do is put together a pelican case to have an Insty Connect as a portable device with a section for a battery pack so it's REALLY portable. Pull out the antenna/modem, affix it to the lid, plug in the cables and boom, way MOAR betterer hotspot wherever you are.
Good idea.
I purchased the Insty Connect. I am running an ATT data plan with the SIM card attached to the Insty router IMEI number. It works great, but somehow it randomly drops or disconnects from the internet. I remove the power from the router and once it reboots it works fine until the next time. I have installed the connectivity patch. I have been talking with Nick, but so far this problem has not been solved. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks to both of you for doing this livestream. I will be ordering a Insty Connect within the next few days. What is the best way to run the antenna’s usb cable outside from a regular house?
It comes with a 15 foot USB3 cable and you can add another for a max distance of 30 foot. I drilled a hole in my roof to run it but that all depends on your situation. Some people just run it out a window.
Great video, I'm waiting for MOFI to come out with their CAT20 unit and see how they compare with each other. People buying their units now with current technology will be behind months from now. You heard Nick say the CAT20 will lock into 7 different bands, I'm waiting 😆
Yes, MoFi is close to releasing the new versions. They are supposed to be sending me one for testing. Also, the Insty Connect 5G is a CAT20 and if you order Nick will send you the 4G and replace it with the 5G once it's released.
@ J V . This product is targeting mobile users. Unless you live less than a mile from a major city that has a 5g tower , I don't see any reason to upgrade to 5G technology for at least two years, probably much longer. This system is the sweet spot Cat 12 modem that can lock on three bands.
You can buy a Cat 18 for double the price that is capable of locking onto 5 bands , however it seems most cell towers have 2-4 bands and the ones that do have 5 or more are usually going to have a few bands with heavy saturation , so this unit using 3 bands makes really good sense. The current Mofi units are farther behind with CAt 4 (Single Band) and Cat 6 (2 bands).
@@jasavak It's true that full 5G is going to take some time and is limited to a shorter distance. The carriers are definitely going to make it available in large cities first. The 5G Insty Connect does provide 4G and can aggregate 7 bands so that is one benefit. MoFi has a the new 5500 model coming out soon as well.
@@SeleTraining Many people seem to agree that the high frequency of 38Ghz will not travel nearly as well as the 1ghz of the 4G lte. I will probably not think of the upgrade for at least two years . Maybe longer if we mostly stay far away from the 5g towers.
@@jasavak That's true. One reason that the 4G12 Insty Connect is the most likely choice for the foreseeable future.
I placed a pre-order last month. Looking forward to using this new product! Is a data only plan necessary or could I just add a line to my existing cell service (assume activated SIM) in order to get this up and running?
Add a line to your existing cell plan. If you use the TTL 65 setting it will give you more data than a data plan.
@@SeleTraining Good answer! That was my plan but wanted to confirm. Good stuff Jason. Thank you for your great work.
@@SeleTraining can your SIM card plan be canceled by the provider if you do this? What is a good carrier/plan for using TTL 65
@@MrPoppshot You'll need to check the terms of service for your plan. I've been using T-Mobile and AT&T for 2 years with no issues. Both of those carriers may cancel you if you use too much data for an extended period of time but I've only heard that's an issue when you are over 500GB per month for several months.
I need a directional roof solution where I live and I'll have to hold off until that directional antenna system mentioned is offered. Plus, I need a better phone signal inside my home as well. Are there any add-ons with the Insty that can help with this?
You could get the 4G12 anytime and swap the Angel Wing antenna for the Binocular version when it is available. The Insty Connect won't enhance the cell signal but it does provide Internet from the cell signal and you can enable WiFi data calling on your phone to use it. I do that frequently. That just allows your phone to use the Wifi connection to place and receive calls. Otherwise you would need a cell repeater solution.
Good info
Hi I am a Verizon carrier customer and have cell phone lines with them. I'm told Verizon is best where I live. The struggle with satellite internet is trouble and all I have to use if want it internet. Question is how do I go about get a SIM with Verizon and should I add to my lines or get an new line outside of my cellphone lines?? Also have anyone tried the insty connect with the Net Buddy Sim Plans???
My question is about gaming devices specifically a Nintendo switch. I ordered a mofi4500 based on your older videos but did not realize you recommended the Insty until after I set up the mofi4500. The mofi4500 will not work with some online games like Mario kart because I can't connect to other people. It says on reddit att internet doesn't allow you to change your Nat type from D to A or B but either way I do not know what the best solution to this problem is. I have also seen on reddit some solutions include using a VPN. In the Q&A it was mentioned the Insty router can be purchased with a VPN plan but I do not understand how Nat types work and if getting a different router with a vpn will change it so it is more open and will allow me to connect to other people on the nintendo switch or other gaming networks. On the switch I saw Nat type A-D and in other devices it shows up as NAT type 1-3. Either way I don't fully understand how to change it with either the mofi4500 or if purchasing the Insty would resolve this issue or make no difference.
I’m not in front of my MoFi at the moment but I know that you’ll need to set the MoFi to Open NAT. That drops the strict setting so that it allows communication to other systems for gaming. Not sure of the specific MoFi setting but perhaps another gamer can jump in and explain.
@@SeleTraining Thank you for the response, I also emailed the same questions to Nick's company because after watching this video it seems like this is a much better router in general I just didn't see this video until after I already purchased the mofi. I believe I would be better off returning the mofi 4500 and purchasing his router. I ordered the mofi through Amazon before Christmas for my parents and I still have a couple weeks to return it. However I still am not sure if a new or different router will change the Nat type or if it can be changed. If you can't answer I understand maybe someone else will see this and help. I am unsure if this is a router setting or if AT&T itself has restrictions on its network making it difficult to change it. If anyone knows a solution I would really appreciate the information.
Jason can I ask you to give me more information about what I need to get this system and I am a T Mobile customer
Since you are a T-Mobile customer it's best to add a line to your account. Just add a regular phone line or an iPad line, whichever is cheapest. Mine is $20/mo. That can be done with a free phone or they may be willing to give you the SIM card. Once you confirm the line works in your phone and is activated just plug that SIM into the Insty Connect and set it up as T-Mobile for the carrier. Make sure to go to the advanced tab on the SIM profile and set the TTL Value to Linux-2 65 to avoid any throttling.
If I am using the AT&T unlimited data for tablets, should I still set my TTL to 65? Or is it something different for a tablet plan? Thanks
Same settings for any plan. Set the TTL to 65
How is the performance in motion compared to a weboost OTR?
Is insty connect suitable for coastal boating?
There have been people using it in marine situations. You obviously will only have connections close to shore because of the range of cell service. The Omni directional antenna would work best with motion.
Question: im wondering how the plastic the angle wing and mount are made from will stand up to the suns uv?
I've been using mine on top of my RV through all the weather and travel for the past 3 months without noticing any issues. Nick also says he will replace them if needed.
What's the router antenna's range from the router? Just bought one from your site. Don't let me down
If you mean WiFi range there is no listed spec that I have seen but I have connected at 200 feet with no problem going through the walls. The 2.4Ghz will go much farther than the 5Ghz. For the Angel Wing antenna I have connected to a tower 26 miles away for Internet access. Haven't tried to see how far it will go though.
@@SeleTraining thanks.
Sele, can I used additional pone line sim card or a router limited sim card that T mobile provides. T mobile is my carrier and I'd be using this at the house
@@SeleTraining thank for your quick reply. Am a subscriber on your UA-cam
@@czealtamahawk1228 I use a T-Mobile SIM with mine as well. Just add a standard phone line to your existing account. Nothing special, no need for add-on data. Then set the TTL to 65 and you will get unlimited data from that SIM.
@@SeleTraining I am trying to google what the ttl 65 is and how to set this on a verizon phone plan. I am very green on this knowledge so trying my best. thank you for your assistance.
The RV park we are in has lousy wifi. Im new to setting up cellular so: after I purchase the insty connect I have to get a cell plan, say Visible, and what? Take the sim out of the phone and place it into the insty connect modem?
Yes that is correct. Just be aware that Visible has a 5 Mbps data speed limit. I’ve found AT&T to be the best for TV travel.
Thanks...ill check them out.
Visible has a 5mbps limit but I have figured out that if you run nord or express vpn that 5mbps will jump up to 20-30 mbps and that's with the mofi. I can't wait to see what it does with the insty connect. I also have the att stand alone plan
Will the Verizon Carrier with an active data sim card recognize the Instyconnect device?
Yes it will recognize the Verizon SIM. You may need to ask Verizon if they can match the IMEI of your router though. Some work and some won’t.
How many antenna ports does this have? I'm asking because I'm wondering if I can get a splitter for the angel wings and hook into one port and use another antenna for the other port. If it has 2 spots to hook antennas to
It has only one connection for the antenna. The Angel Wing works a little different. The modem is installed inside the antenna and uses a USB connection to the router. This is different than most coax cable connections and prevents signal loss. The modem has two connections. One for each side of the Angel Wing. The main benefit of the Insty Connect is the design of the antenna. You can add the Binocular antennas if you want to improve the line of sight to a tower but any other antenna will not help and most likely will interfere with the design.
@@SeleTraining so with the carrier aggregation, can you force it to aggregate of is it like the mofi? With the mofi it will enable Carrier aggregation for a couple minutes and then it will randomly drop a band for some reason and I am back on only one band and my speeds slow back down. When it does aggregate with bands 2 and 4 though my speeds go from like 2mbps to over 20mbps. It's crazy. The problem is it won't stay aggregated for some reason.
@@stealth_striker2618 Carrier Aggregation is set by the tower and it will shift in and out depending on the signal. You don't have much control over that. An improvement with the antenna should help though.
Can one use an activative data sim from your Vz jetpack into the instyconnect to work?
It will work but you will be limited to the data cap of your hotspot plan. The TTL setting won’t prevent throttling.
@@SeleTraining Thankyou. Will phone sim work better?
@@Dan-jb8hb They'll both provide the same speed but usually cell phone SIMS are cheaper than hotspot plans plus the cell SIM will work with the TTL to give you more than the advertised data cap so that is what I recommend.
What is the model number of the modem and router they are using?
It uses a ZBT WG259 router with a cat 12 modem. Not sure which modem model.
can you change the iptables in the firewall
Yes. If you go to the Advanced Config you have access to all the configuration including IP settings.
I recieved mine but visible is throttling me to below 5mb. advice would be very appreciated. Sertting TTL is not helping. Is there something else I can do?
Visible throttles as part of their plan. That is one reason it is cheaper. You’ll need to change to a different carrier if you want faster speeds.
@@SeleTraining I just got a Visible SIM , while I also have a Verizon SIM. Verizon absolutely sucks compared to Visible.
@@SeleTraining I just found your channel tonight. Your voice is wonderful.
@@Chasing70 Interesting. It should be using the same since Visible runs on Verizon.
It's stuck on the loading screen after you update it...not sure what to do
Make sure you connect to the new WiFi you created. If not you can select the Insty Connect Setup
Can you use any sim card?
Yes
What is life expectancy
The Insty Connect and modem will last many years. The only concern expressed has been about the 3D printed antenna but mine has endured through all kinds of weather for a year with no issues and they state they can replace it if you have problems.
Can't get mine to work with Verizon. Any help would be appreciated..
Sri on often blocks a SIM when it is used in another device rather than the original phone. You may need to call them to unlock the SIM and see if you can pair the IMEI with the router. This is a more frequent problem with Verizon than other carriers.
@@SeleTraining Talked with them and they said it's not locked to a specific device since this is a prepaid account. I've tried setting the Custom TTL to 65 as well and still isn't work. It registers on the network and I get all my signal strengths, bands, tower, mode, etc. Still no access to the internet. Ugh!
@@ChuckHam I also don't recommend the prepaid plans because those often get blocked. I would contact Nick as Insty Connect and see if he has some other suggestion. It may just be the wifi configuration. In the Insty Connect advanced settings there is an option to test ping. See if that is working as well.
I was a lifelong AT&T customer from 1998-2019 and never had connectivity issues, lived in OR, MI and AZ. I swapped to Verizon and what a piece of garbage this has been, traveling all through the West I have the worst connectivity, nothing even remotely close to the AT&T quality of connectivity. Contrary to what I hear all of the time, I always hear Verizon has better coverage, again on here, I just have the complete opposite experience.
I’ve had more success with AT&T as well.
Why mine even can't turn on?
You have two power sources DC or AC using the adapter. If neither of those work I would send a ticket to Insty Connect to have them wlk through the issue with you.
@@SeleTraining nothing is working. Sunday I have to go on a trip. So bad, this router doesn't work. I have to do another brand and make internet work when I am traveling. I can't afford to lose my job/my clients.
@@SeleTraining The website doesn't provide the phone number, and I can't hold real person from the company. Hopelessly.
You can submit a ticket from Instyconnect.com. That’s the quickest way to get a call back. Have you tried a reset? Or is it not getting any power at all?
@@SeleTraining tried to reset, no power at all. I already submitted the ticket, no reply yet