✅ How To Add A Router to Verizon 5G Home Internet Gateway - ASK-NCQ1338 And Asus Aimesh RT-AC88U

Need to configure a router to work with Verizon 5G Home Internet? Here's how I setup the ASK-NCQ1338 gateway to work with my Asus Aimesh system (main router is a RT-AC88U). The newer ARC-XCI55AX cube gateway is very similar to setup but the interface is different. I discuss how to setup DHCP server, DMZ, IP passthrough, static IP address, firewall, etc to get it to work together the most robust way.
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[@NaterTater]

My Asus AiMesh routers I use: RT-AC88U main router amzn.to/2RFeU3i 3x RT-AC68U nodes amzn.to/2QxRqwA one Blue Cave node amzn.to/2QqoGWk and now 1 RT-AX55 node amzn.to/3A9OLdw

[@grobinson8]

Do you have an update for the main Asus router in your video? Amazon is saying it's no longer available. Thank you again for your informational video.

[@mihirpatel707]

Can you please make a video for the ARC-XCI55AX model? I can not find the IP passthrough in this model.

[@Makaveli0408]

Just wanted to say that your are an absolute goat for this. Only video I found with valid information on the pass through issue as well as 3rd party router speed issue. My RT-AX82U now works seamlessly for heavy task like gaming and streaming with no hitches. Verizon should make this public knowledge but Im happy you did. Cheers🤙🏽

[@NaterTater]

Glad I helped!

[@teknerd]

Nice, Verizon's modems have a much nicer, feature rich firmware, than T-Mobile's modems.

[@NaterTater]

for sure...I wish t-mobile was configured differently in this regard for both the gateway and their CGNAT.

[@blainebergman3071]

@@NaterTater can you do 1 on the version gstewsy to connect to the tplink Deco xe75 mesh router system it’s a duel setup but both routers are the exact same

[@PBA8]

​@@NaterTater hi, nater tater. When you configure this to ur router are they still connected by Ethernet?

[@NaterTater]

@@PBA8 yes

[@bryantblackwell1339]

Is it illegal to change the imei number of a device? If it is how much so and also has anyone else done this?

[@BudFuddlacker]

I'm using Verizon Home Internet with an ASUS AI Mesh system. Something I did was a ping test to determine optimal MTU Size. Anything over 1428 and my packets were fragmented, so I set my WAN MTU setting (Merlin Software) of my ASUS to 1428 and things are running very quick & smooth

[@miketierce2816]

Excellent explanation and a fantastic video. I learned more from your video in fifteen minutes than I did scouring the Internet for hours on this subject. So thanks! Question, if I want to use the same Asus router and Verizon 5g internet gateway as shown in the video, how do I set it up so I can use the Verizon 5g gateway as a wifi router for the house and the Asus for my garage 100ft away. I have cat6 between the two locations. Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on.

[@NaterTater]

You could do that but I'd suggest getting a 2nd Asus router instead and run a AiMesh setup that would allow seamless wifi switching for your devices. Meaning they would connect to the house or barn automatically and switch back and forth based on which has better signal. Here's how you'd add a router to your barn after following this video to add the first Asus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5zWlmxqf7Jjf6M

[@redmama34]

OMG - this video is GOLD. I got Verizon Home LTE about 6-8 weeks ago and immediately connected it to my existing network using passthrough. It worked okay, but I had off and on connectivity issues and even worse - DNS issues. While browsing on my Apple computers, I would get frequent DNS (sites not loading or not found) issues. It was driving me crazy. After following Nater Tater's advice, my internet is now working great. Thank you! BTW - I have an "ASK" device. So the UI was different. But I eventually figured out how to turn off DHCP after reseting the router from passthrough mode.

[@NaterTater]

Good to hear

[@BigT2002]

With the newer Verizon cr200a - are these instructions still valid?

[@NaterTater]

the GUI did change as seen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5iWo5ewr9hqgMk but the same concepts apply, just the interface looks different

[@kb8978]

Its funny... my T-mobile Arcadyan has been doing the reboot thing that my previous Nokias were doing... So I called tmobile, assuming its probably another one that overheated at some point... they tried to blame my external router as the possible reboot issue. Saying maybe the ethernet cord was sending "milliwatts" of electricity back to the Arcadyan. I told them no, look all over Reddit, Tmobile forums and KZbin, EVERYONE recommends adding a router and cutting off the wifi. Nobody says a router is a bad idea. They said, "Oh. Okay."

[@thesailboatking]

I got the Verizon 5G Home Internet and I was able to setup a TP Link Mesh router with it using the IP Passthrough (IP Passthrough seems to be working normally now). But before I got the router and the reason why I bought one was because while gaming this service sucks! In Apex Legends, with the closest server to me, my ping goes from 50-150+ ms which is insane! First, 50 is pretty high in a FPS game and second the fact that it fluctuates to 150+ (a ping you would get if you connected to Japan) makes it unplayable. Same thing happened with Valorant, Overwatch, etc. Adding a router made it a little more stable but didn't fix any of the issues. I don't know how to fix it but if you play any kind of competitive game, I do not recommend Verizon 5G at home until there is an actual stable way to play games.

[@BidxFs]

Are these settings also ok for gaming purposes? I have 2 series X that have 400+ ping spikes. But only started recently. Any tips? I have a nighthawk ax3000 but I’ve never tried this.

[@9to5techs]

What does it mean when i hoock up a separate router it cuts the download speed in half from 500 to 250 what does that mean. Thanks.

[@NaterTater]

disable the DHCP Server on your personal router or the verizon router/do IP passthrough.

[@KissWoo]

Thank you so much for this video! You had no idea lol I almost return the V gateway :P It works great now, thanks a lot for details step by step. I have the tp link mesh system, the speed is not as good as before (with spectrum), but def better than using V gateway as router. I wish I can show you the speed test screenshots. Anyway, thank you again :) and Happy New Year!

[@NaterTater]

You're welcome, HNY!

[@PipmasterD]

I would like to add that I noticed with the ASKEY Verizon cube that it does get very warm with the WIFI on, but also the cellular radio adds to that heat. I noticed when these boxes get a bit too warm it will cause them to reset or glitch out. This is why I want to well basically do what you did and have a secondary router handle all of the processing. I will follow some of the steps from your video, thank you for posting this for people with the ASKEY verizon cube.

[@WThomas]

Never had any heating issues with my cube, I know it has an onboard fan that kicks in I’d needed.

[@TheMahkus]

Thanks for the video! Worked perfectly to transition to the Verizon box from our other modem. Thanks so much!

[@faustoarias9470]

So much goodness came out when I turned off the DHCP on the Verizon router I was going so fast felt like a flying carpet!! Thank you for the tip the speed really increased when I did this.

[@NaterTater]

Great to hear!

[@rdbishop999]

The web interface for the Verizon 5G Home Internet has apparently changed since you did this video. I set my Netgear router up with the Verizon gateway over a year ago using your video and it has worked flawlessly. I was getting the same speeds connecting to my Netgear router as I was getting connnecting to the Verizon gateway until recently. Now, I am only getting about 30-50 Mbps whether connecting wirelessly or with Ethernet connected to my Netgear router. I have an Apple TV connected by Ethernet directly to the Verizon gateway and it gets speeds of 200-300 Mbps. I have a second Apple TV connected by Ethernet with the Netgear router and it now only gets 30-50 Mbps. It used to get 200-300Mbps. I have tried using the other LAN connector on the Verizon gateway but that didn’t help. I also connected a Linksys router just to be sure it wasn’t a problem with the Netgear router but that didn’t help either. I’m bumfuddled!

[@ceruleanight]

thanks a bunch for the video NT. I had recently got an asus router and was experiencing disconnects every so often along with slower speeds. I didn't expect both of my issues to be addressed in this video but I'm so happy they were. keep up the amazing work :)

[@Alex52YT]

What do you think is the issue with my deco x20 router? I get 100 mbps on it when I should get 300 like when I do with the cube

[@Jaleel88]

If you have apartment I don't need all that I just need the Verizon internet box right?

[@NaterTater]

Correct

[@doug2766]

Outstanding...Super helpful. Need help deciding which Tater is right for me.

[@remibalogun4415]

Thanks so much for this... The newer Verizon Internet Gateway (FSNO21VA) router has an option to amiable IP Passthrough with a single click. It will disable Wifi, DHCP etc. I am using a Sonicwall TZ470 Router. For the Network Connection Interface for the Verzion WAN, I had to select DHCP instead of a Static IP from the Verizon for it to work.

[@alienJIZ1990]

My trial is almost up but this thing was a PITA to configure to avoid Double NAT - they intentionally made it difficult to find the Bridge/Passthrough settings in the newer webgui and they removed the field where even if you use them as a NAT Gateway you can't choose your own DNS! I eventually went with the following settings on the 5G with an Opnsense box attached: 5G: DMZ Enabled IP Passthrough Enabled Firewall Off entirely (note: be careful if you do this!) IPv6 Disabled Wifi Disabled LAN DHCP Off This makes it a dumb modem essentially and the light will turn green rather than white Opnsense (or whatever you're using for Layer 3/routing): Leave WAN port as DHCP - no need to set static like the video says but ymmv, maybe I wasn't connected at the time the IP changed so I didn't get my connection dropped Set up rest of LAN NAT/Firewall accordingly with your preferred Public DNS provider and etc. Run a speed test of course but also do a dns leak test to make sure Verizon isn't forcing their DNS. And also do a pathping or tracert command to any website to make sure you're not using Double NAT. The above config is what worked for me messing with it on and off for a few weeks and hopefully this helps someone else. I've worked with many soho routers and enterprise switches and this dumb 5G box gave me more trouble than anything else by far. TL;DR - Speeds are about 300mbps if configured right but 30-40ms ping/latency is not worth it when with cable I'm getting like 8-12ms

[@ken-niffk5213]

Hi @ natertater can you do an updated video? The current layout on the Verizon gateway settings is totally different from the current video you have uploaded. I am currently using the AsK version of the gateway with my TP-Link deco mesh routers but I am having no luck getting it to work together. Please advise.

[@RATEthisrateTHAT]

I have the same setup and cannot get the recommended settings Nate provided to work. I think maybe there is a setting conflicting on the deco side but not for sure. Could be user error too 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@meat42]

Great step by step guide. I really appreciate it. One question I did have however was how to get my router to recognize IPV6 coming from Verizon. I am using a Netgear ORBI RBR50 with the ASK-NCQ1338 you describe in the video. Internet is coming through just fine but I can't get IPV6. Any comments would be appreciated.

[@NaterTater]

if you enable IPV6 passthrough in the verizon gateway and enable IPV6 on your Orbi it should work

[@KarlBean-pb9zf]

Thanks but how do you hook up the Gateway to the router and my Optimum setup? That’s what I need to do. That’s why I’m bringing it back to the Verizon store. This stuff isn’t for a schnook like me to figure out,so I’ll let we’ll enough alone and keep paying Optimum’s outrageous fees.

[@kenpresant2503]

Thank you for your video. I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions for assistance. I just set up my Verizon 5G Home Internet Gateway and I'm trying to do the Port Forwarding for my LTS Security System and IP Cameras. I went into the Advance Settings on the Verizon Gateway and attempted to set up Port Forwarding but had no success. I input my DVR iPv4 address for Port 80, Port 8000, and Port 8554 but it didn't work. Any suggestion? I was wondering if I buy a router and connect it into the Verizon Gateway, then plug my Ethernet cable for my LTS Security System into the new router, can I then go into the router and set the Port Forwarding up in the router bypassing the Verizon Gateway. Your thoughts? Thanks, Ken

[@sonnyroo3433]

Great video and instructions. I was about to return the Verizon Gateway because I thought it would not work with my Netgear Nighthawk router. Is your Asus router connected via wired to the Verizon Gateway?

[@NaterTater]

Yes

[@sonnyroo3433]

@Nater Tater Thanks again for your response. Really appreciate you taking the time to help out the community. Will follow your instructions once the Verizon Gateway arrives in 2 days.

[@kenny-ze8eg]

I think the reason for the dhcp issue is because with both having dhcp they both might be trying to assign ips causing that issue. I could most definitely be wrong.

[@michelleh2672]

What is best 5g modem to buy to use with Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000? Not sure what i need with my Verizon 5g home internet. Their gateway stinks.

[@PsalmFourteenOne]

When I first got my NCQ1338 I was able to change my Verizon default IP to 192.168.1.1 instead of 192.168.0.1 that my router uses but today after doing a factory reset on the Verizon NCQ1338 I no longer see the ability to change that, or the "PASSTHROUGH option. I think there was a recent firmware or software upgrade in July so maybe it took that away after I reset it? Damn now Verizon stole the IP I need and forces my TP Link to use another range. A bunch of shit in my home is set for the other range and would be a pain to change

[@LinuxAndroid86]

Does it make the speed tests faster if you get a separate router??

[@NaterTater]

depends. adding a router does not directly improve your ISP speed but it can improve how the wifi/network performs in your house.

[@LinuxAndroid86]

@@NaterTater thanks

[@nerkymusselman8843]

wondering what adjustment i can make to my tplink deco m9 plus mesh and/or 5g home base (arc version) being used together. before, the mesh extended our prior hotspot signal & speed well through the house, but now when the mesh is coupled with the 5g home base, dl speeds are way down to 50ish on the other end of the house, instead of 300’ish when in the room with the equipment. it just isn’t broadcasting the speed very far. the deco is a foot away from the home base, with both being on one end of the house (best speed location). any ideas to help get the faster speed to travel throughout the 2000 sq ft house?

[@rachelradna9411]

Has anyone used a static address on the Verizon ASK-NCQ1338E in passthrough mode, and got internet on your external router? If yes, did you have to use port forwarding or DMZ? Or something else in the Verizon Gateway setup, to get it to work? Thanx, RJR

[@rodneyallgire6864]

My ASK router web app is a little different. Looks the same but once i get to passthrough , DHCP or DMZ part of video i cant seem to follow or find the settings you are showing. My Verizon has been awesome up to about 2 weeks ago. Devices dropping off from Verizon box and my extended Asus wifi router in my basement. I mainly am using the Asus device to reach my back corner of my basement. Verizon sending me a new 5G box to see if it will help my issue. My box is 2 years old and i am told its an older version of code and they cant update it through internet. Thanks for your videos, they are great.

[@NaterTater]

glad they help and I hope the new gateway works better for you

[@cheefadareafer]

If you're trying to game I Highly suggest using a router with good SQM bufferbloat control before I used TMobile built in router and got disconnected all the time from tarkov, when I added the eero pro I rarely disconnect and ping is much more stable and much better loaded dl and ul ping

[@NaterTater]

Yes great point

[@MrSofresh80s]

What router would you suggest?

[@NaterTater]

@@MrSofresh80s varies greatly based on specific usage but a good all around "affordable" one is amzn.to/3A9OLdw

[@Placesandspaces35]

@@MrSofresh80s IQrouter was very good on bufferbloat. Used to get perfect scores on bufferbloat tests using it. A very good option.

[@SeattleVietnam5000]

Can you do a video on setting up the Verizon home from your previous router that you’re mentioning in this video? Change your wifi SSID from your old WiFi to the new WiFi please!

[@x_johnny_tsunami]

Should I disable all of the firewall settings on my gateway since I have firewall up on the 2nd router?

[@NaterTater]

Yes. You only need one

[@x_johnny_tsunami]

​@@NaterTaterthank you for the reply

[@x_johnny_tsunami]

I did it this way but which is way would be best ip pass through or your tutorial?

[@kastation]

You really rock, I was just looking for a video like this.

[@jaybird7663]

Have the Verizon Home Internet and my own WiFi device that I hooked up to my Verizon Home Internet and it works great.

[@kaothegreat4345]

Just wanted to say thanks. I was trying to figure out how to set mine up with the app and it didn't have the options I needed to get everything working. I knew DNS was funky but couldn't find the setting inside the app and wanted to use laptop instead. Plug it straight in and look at the sticker on the bottom for login info .... /facepalm.

[@NaterTater]

Happy to help!

[@iskandarjalilov4717]

whats the problem with IP passthrough again? Is there a VRZ article ?

[@HEAVENLYTUNESDJANGEL]

I called Verizon and they said their modem router can be bridge.

[@BryanBreck78]

Hello Nate, first I would like to say I have found your videos very informative. I wanted to ask about the IP passthrough glitch, I am not using a second router and my IP passthrough is off but I still experience the drop in internet connection multiple times a day. What I have noticed is when I one or more of my devices have been idle and then reconnects, it seems to cause ip conflicts and drops internet connection. I tried turning off ipv6, but I still experience the same issue. Have you experienced this issue at all, or have any suggestions?

[@NaterTater]

it sounds like you may have competing DHCP servers (gateway and your router). try turning one of them off or changing the IP range so they dont overlap.

[@TravisNapper]

Hi. not sure if you have answered this in any of your other videos or if you even have an answer to this question. i just recently got the verizon home internet a few months ago. it has worked great for what i need it for. but i am have a problem with it that not even verizon seems to know how to fix. every time i use streaming services i have issues with that streaming service not showing the correct location for me. it usually shows cities hours away from me. is this a wifi issue and if so can it be fixed?

[@NaterTater]

Yes thats not uncommon with cellular internet. Its where your connection exits the Verizon network and to "the internet". One way you can change it is using a VPN with a server nearby (hopefully one close enough for your streaming services). Another option is calling the streaming service and explaining the issue.

[@jameszeiger8533]

Nate, I own or use the gateway from T-mobile, which you helped me use the script some months ago to take the wifi off. The problem I am having with that gateway is it doesn't play well with my router as a backup WAN. It's probably because of the lack of control the user has over the gateway with it being double NAT configured with my mesh router behind it. Does this ASK-NCQ1338 work ok as a backup WAN for you or are you just using it as a primary WAN? I have not been happy with T-Mobile's gateway instability and am going to be giving it back to them to try something with more control available, which this Verizon model appears to have. Regards..

[@NaterTater]

yes the Verizon works well for all you mentioned

[@mdloading1]

Do you still recommend doing IP passthrough a few months later? I did try IP passthrough with my Deco with DHCP off and the settings you suggested, and it made the gateway interface inaccessible. I had to factory reset it. It works without it on though.

[@AllGood_2024]

Having issues and have to factory reset myself. Did you get everything to work? I’m so lost.

[@mdloading1]

@@AllGood_2024 I had to just run it the way Nater Tater has it. Passthrough does not work at all with DHCP off-at least not with the Deco. All other settings (Static IP, DMZ etc.) worked

[@johnreese8278]

I have your same router and Verizon gateway. In addition I have a QNAP NAS and have not been able to get OpenVPN to work, thinking my issue is the Verizon gateway not forwarding my port. Appears to be blocked. Sounds like if I follow your Passthrough recommendation it will work. Do I need any additional firewalls other than the ASUS and QNAP to protect my device? I'm thinking VPN with Port Forward of an unusual port and very strong passwords will do. By the way, this is by far the best instructional video I've seen, and I've watched lots of them. Thanks you! I'm going to subscribe.

[@NaterTater]

wow, I had a QNAP NAS prior too! I'm now NAS-less though. Your ASUS and QNAP have firewall features so I'd just make sure those are active an you should be good to go! You might try just the Verizon DMZ setting to your ASUS and then let your ASUS do the port forwarding. If that doesn't work then go the full IP passthrough mode on the verizon gateway. The reason being is once you do IP Passthrough on the verizon it makes it a little more difficult to manage the verizon settings (it's IP will be one digit higher than your ASUS's WAN IP).

[@allistertenpenny6871]

Is there any way to configure the settings on the Verizon 5g Home Ultra wide router to get a better gaming experience? I noticed when playing Call of Duty there are skips in frame rate. Idk if that's an Activision thing or is it on my end.

[@NaterTater]

Mimicking what I do in this video should help

[@sty723]

Cool vid! All the acronyms you were using remind me of my A+ and N+ training from 11 years ago. You sounded like my teacher.

[@NaterTater]

Thanks for watching!

[@person2954]

Hi Nater, Thanks for the great info, I'm trying to configure my verizon internet to get speeds that its advertised to. Currently its running around 25-35 mbps and its such a bummer. If I utilize the setting you mentioned (disabling DHCP), along with my own router, would I be able to achieve higher speeds? Or am I essentially capped at what I'm currently getting?

[@garretthafner9921]

Same for me, did you find anything out?

[@EddieAdams-iu6nn]

I have Verizon Gateway ARC and need to extend the range wirelessly. I have Ubiquity AirCube AC and I am fine with having 2 SSIDs. Is it possible with these devices?

[@NaterTater]

yes, ideally you disable the wifi on the ARC though and enable DMZ to your AirCube or do full ip passthrough to the AirCube. Those are all options on the ARC.

[@Moondog2010A]

Thank you for this! I just got Verizon Internet Via Gateway and a TP-Link AX1500 router, which should make the setup easier for me! :-)

[@NaterTater]

Glad it helped

[@SupahChopstix]

Hi Nate, do you still gave IP Passthrough disabled? Thanks.

[@NaterTater]

No, I run DMZ

[@mabell01]

Welp, I've had an extremely bad time with this. Currently on my third day with this. Back and forth with Verizon tech support and YT vids. Verizon box still works better without the Dynalink than with it by a million miles in fact. I have the ARC version and I'm starting to come to the conclusion that it matters. But I don't really know. I'm just pontificating here.

[@NaterTater]

i havent tested the dynalink but what is your objective with the extra router?

[@brianmbremer]

Thte latest firmware has two DMZ Host options...one for IPv4 and one for IPv6. Should I flip on both? Or better yet...anyone know if the IP Passthrough feature actually works now without having to reset the Gateway every day or two?

[@NaterTater]

My personal opinion is to keep your house/LAN as IPV4. Most people dont have a need for IPV6 and the complexities that come with it for home use.

[@ratmeat8240]

Hi Nate! I’ve had a ton of issues with my router. Getting 10-15 mbps download and 2 upload. Same model, ask-ncq1338fa. Any idea what to do about it?

[@NaterTater]

are you just using the verizon cube or did you add you own router? What cellular signal do you get?

[@siucbset]

Connection: Can a person connect their computer directly to the Verizon Gateway via Ethernet to get internet service?

[@NaterTater]

Yes

[@orestesdd]

I will be getting the Verizon 5G Home Plus Gateway WNC-CR200A; thus, I wonder if you have a video for this other Gateway model. Thank you. 🤔

[@NaterTater]

I dont yet. I need to get my hands on that new gateway!

[@terrymcintyre3587]

Nat - I have the new Version Business Internet Gateway, and I want to connect to my Peplink Max BR1 Pro 5G wifi/router. Can you do a detailed setup video for this setup? Thank you.....Terry

[@NaterTater]

Terry, a couple options. One is to take the SIM card out and put it directly in the peplink (kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3bVn2OYereioJI) the other option is to just plug the verizon gateway into the wan port on the peplink and use it.

[@empathy9800]

HI Nate, THANK YOU! I was having the same speed issues using IP passthrough on an Inseego 5g M3200. With your help, I've managed to hook the M3200 to my router, and now getting fast 5g speeds. Thanks again!

[@NaterTater]

👍 great

[@KeumsungChung]

Verizon 5g home internet bridge mode faster

[@dukebeach1]

Do you know if Verizon has fixed their gateway pass through feature? Obviously that would be a lot easier than doing all the things that you list here.

[@NaterTater]

Yes, supposedly they have. I still don't recommend that though. More issue prone and harder to get back into the gateway.

[@cheefadareafer]

Interesting about that IP passthrough glitch I have noticed sometimes the Verizon cube will reset at night but my eero pro just temporary disconnects then reconnects when Verizon boots up.. could be something other than the glitch you mentioned but I have no issues with ip passthrough tbh I usually reset the gateway once every other day because I noticed that speeds slow down sometimes and maybe I'm paranoid about de prioritization

[@mikebull7775]

I tried this but my speeds dropped in half from the Verizon gateway. Have a Tp-link, thoughts?

[@NaterTater]

Could be caused by multiple dhcp servers. Disable NAT on the Verizon (ip passthrough or dmz/disable dhcp server) or put the tp-link in ap mode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTMfXmGbsR7qrs

[@ashliemiller4225]

Does this work with a Netgear Nighthawk cable modem/router combo? I have been having trouble trying to adjust the settings on both of these at the same time and can't get it to work.

[@NaterTater]

what's the model number? if its a modem designed to work with your cable then it might not work.

[@porky7753]

Nate, thanks for the video. I just used it to setup my Arc with my ASUS.

[@NaterTater]

Sweet!

[@BigDaddyJGG]

Thanks, I was able to set up my wireless router with your recommendations!!!

[@NaterTater]

Great to hear!

[@TheeAbstractHero]

These devices are such a pain in the ass, every time I make an incorrect change I brick the whole network and have to factory reset the gateway.

[@NaterTater]

you can ditch the verizon gateway and go 3rd party if you have a physical SIM kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZPInYhnl9J4npI

[@gregfrance1594]

Would this process be the same for the Asus ZenWifi AX Hybrid? I followed this video and all of the Asus settings appear to be the same, but when I do some speed tests via wifi and ethernet connection to the Asus router, I'm getting slower than expected speeds. Maybe it's just a fluke and that's just the internet at that time, but when I run the same speed test on my Verizon phone (which I would assume is connecting to the same cell tower as the 5G Gateway), I'm getting about double the speeds as what I get when connected to the router.

[@NaterTater]

You cant compare the phone to the home internet speed. To see if the Asus is slowing you down connect directly to the Verizon gateway (via ethernet or wifi) and run a speed test.

[@gregfrance1594]

@@NaterTater Okay I ran some different tests via Ethernet connection and they seem to be falling in the same range. Thanks for the help!

[@christophermichael5561]

I just got the straight talk home internet is there a way to do it also I have looked all over but can't find any

[@NaterTater]

Its the same gateway as Verizon so same instructions apply.

[@RandyWilbur]

Hi Nater: I have the newer ASC version of the Cube but am using the ASUS router. I have fallowed the steps, but I get no internet at the router. The light on the ASUS shows a connection to the Cube. I have tried resetting the Cube to factory settings and going through the steps again but still no outside world. I can ping boxes including the Cube on the ASUS router. The cube works as a standalone box just fine, so I know it is getting internet and works with Wifi. I have taken screenshots of the setup if that would help. Thank you for any help in this matter. Randy

[@NaterTater]

Is the cube plugged into the blue WAN port on the Asus?

[@RandyWilbur]

@@NaterTater Yes it is. It is connected to the blue port on the router.

[@rgray318]

Thanks Nate, I have a Nighthawk R7000 running FreshTomato. I managed to get this setup and running, but since FreshTomato is quite different from your routers UI I am not 100% sure that I did it correctly, although everything seems to work. Any tips would be great, or if you know of a guide for my exact combination of devices. Do you know if the Askey has its IP Passthrough working or not?

[@NaterTater]

meh, if it works...it works right? The IP Passthrough does work now on the Verizon gateways but honestly if you dont NEED it, I would skip it. It makes it harder to log back into the gateway to change any settings or even see signal strength. Just use DMZ.

[@bobbyg7552]

rgray. I have the Nighthawk R7000 too. I would like to keep using it. Can I merely plug a lan cable from the Verizon cube to my NIghthawk?? without all the fancy settings?

[@Steinyamite]

Trying to figure out the ipv6. So on the gateway I want to enable ipv6. Set my asus router in DMZ. Do I want to have ipv6 on the asus gateway turned on to passthrough mode?

[@NaterTater]

Yes

[@romanusrecords]

I can't get my NAT type past strict. Any suggestions? I had the t mobile unit before. Love your content

[@NaterTater]

are you on verion now? if so if you do dmz to your router and turn off the dhcp server on the Verizon gateway you should be able to get moderate NAT.

[@romanusrecords]

Ok I don't have a router yet. Any suggestions? I'm just rocking the white cube on strict Nat life haha

[@romanusrecords]

@@NaterTater hey thanks for the tip. Took a minute to figure out but my Nat is now open for just my Xbox. Thanks!

[@godfather1768]

Do you have your own router plugged into the wan or lan port?

[@NaterTater]

WAN port on my Asus router but you could use a LAN port and use it as a AP (or do AP mode and WAN). Lots of options, depends how you want it to function.

[@RandyWilbur]

Hi Nate: I have the new ASC version of the Verizon cube and am having trouble setting up my Asus AC2900 router. Have you created a video on the ASC version? I have fallowed the video for the ASK box but am not getting any internet. Thank you for your help in this matter. Randy

[@NaterTater]

No, sorry

[@nikondon9]

Ive read a lot of updated post saying the you cant use your own router with the new verizon 2024 cube

[@THEVOICEOFTHECHOSENONE]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shinobiokata]

Thank you! Turned off the Verizon wifi to use my router for wifi and gained 100mbps! From 160 to 260!

[@wisdomb4086]

Did you follow all the steps just curious if it really works all way through. i got a eero 6+ mesh router/extender setup and want to make sure i set ip everything without issue.

[@shinobiokata]

@@wisdomb4086 all I did was turn off the wifi from the Verizon side

[@TheJeof1000]

Can you just remove the verizon router and replaced it with your own router?

[@NaterTater]

Yes, with the right one and settings. See 5G Cellular Router Modem Gateways - Tested and Reviewed: kzbin.info/aero/PL8d9FovK2dNS2ihT56gySpU49V4kRHn_U

[@mikeofallon896]

Does adding your router improve anything ? Please respond

[@NaterTater]

Yes

[@childrey14]

Nicely explained, but next time just please get to the point of how to do this.

[@NaterTater]

What is the point? It tends to vary by viewer and thus the commentary trys to capture that.

[@1psydlogic]

I upgraded from Verizon LTE to Verizon 5G, I use eero MESH, I received a separate gateway but same model as LTE ARC-XCI55AX but I did not have the same setup options with page 192.168.... when I run speed tests with direct connect eero ethernet to gateway, they are double what I am getting on speed tests from a device. But I was satisfied for the most part, this was yesterday. This morning Eero was a fraction on speed test kbs ...any thoughts on what I might do? I disabled wifi on he gateway but that was pretty much all I could do. Thank you!

[@NaterTater]

You can try setting your eero to "AP" or "Bridge" mode.

[@1psydlogic]

​@@NaterTater ty you for your reply, setting in Bridge on eero I lose additional features. BUT, i reset everything and did this. I have the ARC Verizon 5G, it is 11/2023 and I have eero mesh system. I set up Verizon 5G and disabled wifi from the gateway. I plugged in my eero mesh system and for the last 24 hours things seem well. The discrepancy is in download speed, the eero wired is getting about 300 mbs whereas the wifi is about 160-210 depending on location. When I look at settings in Verizon gateway I notice there is a Bridge section and grayed out (but there is a check mark) are the wifi access points (5ghz; 2.4ghaz; & Ethernet), the status column says the wifi is disconnected but ethernet is connected. there is an IP passthrough option it too shows under status as 'connected' in green but it is not checked. Do you think this means my ip passthrough is on (just not checked)? Here is a link to the image I see, just note that the ip passthrough isn't checked in MY settings www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-301824/ Thank you!!

[@adebirkful]

The worst thing is when the router GUIs are different than in the video. I have a ASK NCQ1338FA but when I log in I don't have any of the options he shows in his video. I click on basic. I click on advance none of it's there.

[@carloselias6028]

Good Afternoon Nater Tater, I really appreciate your content. The 5g set up was such a big help.I had a question regarding the the pass-through to my router.Its a linksys MR7300 series, wifi 6. I have noticed that I showed connection, I get download speeds, but almost half of what the verizon receiver is showing when I check speeds on my router. Although sometimes the verizon app cannot show what my speeds are from the tower. There are times where load times take a bit longer on my desktop. My biggest concern would be devices not working properly, such as my IOT devices ( alexa home, wyze hub, wifi on my portable devices). They connect, but in the case of the IOT devices, they wont function properly, always cutting out or saying no internet. My Ethernet connection is stable. There was a 3 week period recently where everything worked with no issues. The this past week right back to issues I stated earlier. Hope you had a safe and happy holiday. Any help would be appreciated.

[@csisco11]

If there is no 5g does the verizon gateway drop to 4g?

[@NaterTater]

Yes

[@vincentbyrne2133]

Great video. However I’m using a Synology Router AT 6600ax that has a interface completely different from ASUS. If anybody is in the same dilemma with this Router as I am in and have the figured out the settings for Synology routers please share these with us poor amateurs.😊

[@PipmasterD]

I have the Askey Verizon cube router, I want to turn off the wifi in the Verizon cube because it causes it to get very warm. I just bought a D-link wifi router to hook to the Verizon modem so it can run all my wifi and LAN devices. Would I follow the same steps you did for this?

[@Boricua6474]

Hello Nate, I watching this video and I have a question. I have the latest T-Mobile Internet Gateway the Sagecon Fast but it does not allow us to turn off DHCP on the Gateway as in the Verizon one that you are using in the video. So they question is, Do I setup my Linksys Mesh Router (MX4500 model) as Static IP as you have shown in the video with your ASUS Router? Do I turn on DMZ on my Linksys router since this is not an option on the T-Mobile Gateway?

[@wrmoore2]

Hey Nate! really struggling with service on my ASK. Can i splice in antennas like on the t mobile device? thanks

[@NaterTater]

Unfortunately not BUT you can get a new router: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZPInYhnl9J4npI

[@wrmoore2]

@@NaterTater ordered a RM-520GL with your code. If i run into issues setting up, would you assist? thanks in advance

[@NaterTater]

I cant really offer 1on1 tech support but if you bought from Chester he typically is good at helping setup. I do have several videos on what I have done with the Chester Cheetah and they have a blog with help/FAQ. chestertechrepairs.com/blogs/news

[@wrmoore2]

@@NaterTater Cool. Just curious, how does the chester stack against the Teltonika RUTX50?

[@scottseim708]

I can get my 3rd party router to work following these instructions, but seems no matter what, I have very high packet loss when speed testing. I'm talking anywhere from 25-50% packet loss. I have my radios turned off on my Verizon router so they shouldn't be effecting it. any thoughts to fix that issue?

[@NaterTater]

I assume you ran ethernet from your router to the gateway? Have you tried a different ethernet cable?

[@scottseim708]

my personal router is a netgear R6400.maybe its just outdated causing these issues possibly?

[@scottseim708]

@@NaterTater I have tried that, but didn’t notice much difference.

[@scottseim708]

Everything seems to work fast but I just notice ithe packet loss when using ookla speed test app on my mac. Using the Verizon router it would always show me 0% packet loss. My netgear is almost always between 30-50% packet loss. Trying a different packet loss test online it shows 0% loss with my netgear router. So maybe it’s just the Speedtest app, just odd that it tells me that.

[@RobMiani]

I was looking for any insights on connecting a Google Mesh Wifi router to the Verizon ARC 5G. I tried duplicating some of the settings described in the video on the ASK but have been unable to provide internet to the Google Mesh router.

[@josieicaza7031]

Hi @NaterTater - I noticed the interface for the Verizon admin panel changed. Any chance you could do a walkthrough of this as well! Would mean a lot. I’d also love how to do port forwarding on this device if you had the chance!! 👀🎉

[@tonyd6853]

I have the ASK. It only drops when my wife is watching Netflix. Regardless of the setting.

[@wudewu]

Hello nice video I recently got a Verizon home internet. I am using my own netger nighthawk. I wanted to know what is a good setup for gaming that I have to do for the Verizon gateway?

[@hahnarama]

Any chance you can update/make a new video since Verizon has changed the interface AGAIN? Thx

[@NaterTater]

Yes, let me look at it. Do you have the ASK or ARC cube? What software version?

[@hahnarama]

@@NaterTater ASK

[@stevenartea2824]

Great information for Verizon home gateway, would this be the same steps for the Verizon business gateway ?

[@NaterTater]

Yes should be similar. I think often the main difference between home and business gateways from verizon is business ones are colored black.

[@stevenartea2824]

​@@NaterTater I'll be getting my Asus AX55 tomorrow, should I set that up first or the Verizon business gateway?

[@NaterTater]

@@stevenartea2824 verizon first.

[@hawaiian-cerveza]

Is it mandatory to be connected to the 5g via lan in order to change the setting? I don't have a laptop that can connect via lan to the cube.

[@NaterTater]

No

[@hawaiian-cerveza]

IT seems that they made it possible to turn off the wifi through the Verizon account now.

[@billkonic3596]

Great info, I used this video to set up my Eero Pro 6 and it has been running well. Any thoughts on the ping? I have experienced pings as low as 20ms and as high as 645ms with Verizon 5G home internet. Do you think it’s just a growing pain as the system continues to expand and it will get better or is this just something I will have to deal with having a 5G internet?

[@NaterTater]

Some of it is growing pains but typically cellular is worse and less consistent then a hardline ISP. mmWave 5G offers promise with very quick ping but that's not feasible over a broad area.

[@billkonic3596]

@@NaterTater I was very optimistic based on the price ($35/month) but the ping is killing me, having only spectrum in my area, NE Ohio, I figured I would give it a try, love your videos and thanks for the insight.

[@Anita-op5to]

@@billkonic3596 Did you have any better luck going forward? Just trying this service out since i'm in a low offer area for services as well.

[@billkonic3596]

@@Anita-op5to I went back with Spectrum for now, with the 5GUW being fairly new in my area, I’m hoping as they add 5G UW in the surrounding area it will get better in the future and can maybe look at it again in a year or so.

[@rachelradna9411]

We have the ASK-NCQ1338E; I bought a static address from Verizon, which I need because we tunnel between sites. I added the static address to the LAN; turned off DHCP. Does the WAN output from LAN2 go straight into the WAN input on my external router, or do I have to do something else? When I put the WAN cable from LAN2 on the Verizon Gateway directly into the WAN my router, I get no internet. Is the WAN address coming out of the Verizon Gateway, the static address, or something else. Thanx! RJR