✅ NEW! T-Mobile's External Antenna - 5G Home Internet Arcadyan TMO-G4AR vs Waveform - Is it Faster?

[@NaterTater]

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[@jfk963]

@@NaterTater I would like you to do more tests with that antenna that Tmobile sells.

[@jfk963]

I would like you to do more tests with that antenna that Tmobile sells.

[@MichaelJLink]

I guess I'm lucky that I have a T-Mobile tower 1 street over from my house. I've had the service for 3 months now and have had Excellent service with no interruptions. I'm very happy I dropped Spectrum and signed up with T-Mobile.

[@OnlyinAmericanow]

I finally got tmobil, good bye spectrum

[@daishi15]

I dropped Charter Spectrum!

[@joec2157]

TMobile going on 4 years now ! Love it ! No problems Nokia 5G21 unit since 2020

[@michaelfiasco5551]

So, full body cancer, but damn that internet is fast, huh?

[@MichaelJLink]

@@michaelfiasco5551 no honey… only those that eat sugar and processed foods get cancer

[@larrybell1305]

Thank you for the honest review. You have saved a lot of people money and trouble that would not help them.

[@NaterTater]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@davidlaidig9485]

Thanks!

[@sebichaos]

Just want to say I followed your advice and went to a T-Mobile store and was able to get the new T-Mobile modem (white one) and my speeds went from average of 150-250mbs to 600mbs-1.2gbs for just 25 bucks a month is insane

[@NaterTater]

@@sebichaos awesome!

[@Typhon888]

What plan is that?

[@sebichaos]

@@Typhon888 it’s the regular plan but with auto pay and multiple mobile lines discount

[@MikeyDLooffy]

@@sebichaos I just canceled my home internet with Tmobile because our service was god awful. Even with LAN cable connection.

[@insanityplays48]

Did you get the same one he is using in the video?

[@mgarner1155]

Hi, just dropped in here to say that today 11/16/23, we ordered T Mobile fixed wireless internet service to hopefully replace our poor 10 Mbps DSL wire line service. The rep said we are getting the new Sercomm G4SE modem. It has the Qualcomm modem chip set instead of the Mediatek modem chip set in the Arcadyan G4AR. Don't know if that will make a difference. We are just less than a mile from two different N41 T Mobile towers in almost opposite directions. Will be interesting to see where our best signal comes from and if we need to add the Waveform 4x4 mimo antenna. I don't like putting all our eggs in one basket, (Cell Service and Wireless Internet) with the same carrier, but our only other option was Spectrum, and I would rather not go there.

[@NaterTater]

Should be good!

[@SooSmokie]

I have had Spectrum for years and no issues. There mobile service through verizon is top notch. Verizon has far better service than tmobile, and cable internet is far faster than. Cellphone internet. But hey, whatever works for you.

[@drkrueger]

Searching for improved signal in the house, your videos are just what I need. Awesome and thank you!

[@NaterTater]

@@drkrueger great to hear

[@randellhendrix7721]

I just got this for testing as well Nate and I agree the external didn't really help. I could see this possibly helping if someone had a cathedral ceiling with those windows up very high and them having the gateway down on a table with the cable going essentially straight up the wall and mounting the antenna there in the window but that's the only niche I can imagine it being helpful in. I did read into the gateway some and discovered the gateway has multiple configurations for its internal antennas. It said if it gets a very positive lock the gateway can switch to an internal directional antenna that faces the back of the gateway. When this happens, the home internet app will change from saying "Omnidirectional" to "Directional" and they claim the signal metrics will improve when this happens, but I haven't been able to replicate it yet as I have pretty poor signal at my home. Could you maybe sit the gateway up on the waveform 4x4 with the back facing the same direction as the waveform and see if it will switch? I'm just brain storming and trying to think of an ideal scenario to make it happen and we know your waveform is lined up well.

[@NaterTater]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing your experience with the antenna too. I'll see if I can get mine to switch to directional.

[@randellhendrix7721]

@@NaterTater Awesome! Thank you for everything you do! You've helped make my home internet experience much better!

[@leetcodeking4859]

Very excited for this one. I live in NY state. Internet here is very slow, only 1mbps DSL. But I am looking at Tmobile Home internet. Very excited.

[@MrMikedeel]

DSL is hardly worth the time. I had it once only because there was nothing else available. Better than dial up, but just barely.

[@johnmarkzimm]

OMG, thank you. I had not heard about this. I am calling them now!

[@johnmckay999]

An outdoor antennae should be in the work maybe

[@insanelywicked873]

Good luck. That won't send me anything but the same gateway I already have even though I only get 3 bars of signal. My phone gets full signal

[@RobertTaylorRTC]

@@insanelywicked873 Hmmm.... Didn't you say your modem gets VERY hot at times and often reboots on its own.... (wink, wink). Of course that only works if you go in the store and if that store only has the new modems in stock now.

[@tyler9j]

Definitely better than nothing if using it for a building like a barn or other metal building. I’ve got a barn where my service is 0 in there… SOS mode always. But with something like this it would at least allow you to mount externally even through a wall on a ground floor to get better signal. Definitely would be best to be up higher and aimed at a tower. Which like you said would require better and longer cable. But as you showed, the Waveform will still rule them all. So would be up to the user to decide to buy a “upgrade” like the waveform. Great video.

[@NaterTater]

agreed!

[@Les.The.Occasional.Aviator]

Thank you for the information, it changed my mind on the antenna situation, I'll be ordering a Waveform. The one thing that I really needed was seeing your attic installation. Now, I have work to do!

[@NaterTater]

Glad I helped! You got this, it will be worth it in the end!

[@Notyou5556]

Every connector, like ur 90 degree, impose a db signal loss, from 1 to 3 db. So do not add if u can avoid.

[@NaterTater]

Yes, I think good 90 deg adapters are more like 0.4dB but I agree every joint and ft of cable is the wrong direction to be going.

[@vljenewein]

@@NaterTater So going out the wall and 30 feet away to an external antenna would begin to negate any extra gain from a external antenna?

[@NaterTater]

@@vljenewein no, it's been proven that almost always delivers much better performance.

[@lakedays3708]

Smash the 👍 for Nater and his strong work here for you and our growing community. He saves everyone time, money, and perhaps what mileage you might expect. Lots of views here… so let’s have lots of 👍. 💯💪😊

[@henrywit6147]

Great video. Very thorough testing methodology, and very helpful visualization of your results. Thank you!!

[@NaterTater]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrispalmer9802]

What's the difference in the G4AR and the G4SE?

[@GlenBlanchard]

So you would recommend the waveform over the t mobile antenna thanks for your input !!!!!

[@NaterTater]

Absolutely 💯

[@AbesFishingadventures]

@@NaterTater do you have a link for the waveform??

[@bullboss7698]

Did you try different combinations of cable connections like you did with the Waveform?

[@NaterTater]

I did not since tmobile specifically tuned and define the cable order. Can be a future experiment though!

[@TheTferrer]

A great deal of information and testing. I have been searching for a solution to improve the speed and signal. Thanks for sharing. A+++

[@NaterTater]

@@TheTferrer glad it helped!

[@Andre-LS7]

Thank you. Very informative. I Just got the T-Mobile internet and I'm experiencing the same thing you're experiencing. I'm doing the 15-day trial and I'm trying to decide whether to keep it or not. I like the price just not the performance. Trying to decide whether to get an antenna like you did. Thank you!

[@NaterTater]

keep trying different spots in the house too. good luck!

[@H3LL0SP8C3]

Do you know of a way to turn the Wi-Fi off if you’re using another Wi-Fi network in your house? For instance, I’m using a UniFi network and would not like the Wi-Fi broadcasting on this unit

[@NaterTater]

Yes, try the HINT app kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6qQl2uum7WeatU

[@cynthiablalock]

Love your show and have learned a lot! I have the original gateway from early 2022. I live in a motorhome. How would you suggest I position/mount the Waveform? Thanks again.

[@NaterTater]

Thanks, good to hear. If you have the Waveform Mini, its omnidirectional so there is no "aiming" but placing it outside would be the best. The QuadPro would require aiming it towards th tower at each campsite. I would probably recommend something like the pepwave 40G which is designed for RV/truck, shown here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmrRqWRmmsuXrrc

[@WilliamLuce-eq2eu]

I'm using same T-Mobile gateway as in your Video for 2 of my RV parks they are about 7 acers each any ideas on the best way to extend the signal?

[@Irish_real]

How did you get your hands on one of these gateways? I called customer support and they told me I could only request one due to limited availability, my local store said they don’t even sell them at the stores.

[@fluffehgamer4712]

There only for new customers and can only get the chance to get one ordering online or over the phone

[@NaterTater]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLanY2hhbGApqs

[@bryantgarcia1326]

I know a way 😁

[@fluffehgamer4712]

@@bryantgarcia1326 how? I want the new arc it would be nice for rural user

[@Ripcurl552002]

​@@bryantgarcia1326 Yes how? I am a rural T-Mobile home internet user. About a month ago my signal was almost non-existent where 3 years before was excellent. T-Mobile says tower congestion which is BS.

[@vljenewein]

I have the G4SE model T-Mobile 5G Gateway and just wanted to share something. I placed that G4SE on it's side and it went from 2 bars (weak) to 3 bars (Good). No matter how much I moved the Gateway around while it was sitting upright it never got 3 bars. But on it side it is consistent with 3 bars. Would that also be applicable to an external antenna, even the one T-Mobile sells? If it were in the window on it's side compared to perpendicular would that make some difference?

[@NaterTater]

Interesting observation! It is possible that orientation affects signal strength with an external antenna, but there isn't a way to know without trying it.

[@vljenewein]

@@NaterTater It is sitting on a metal safe. Perhaps the metal safe is acting like "Ground Plane" for the antenna?

[@scottricci7154]

Whats the difference in price in the WF external and the tmo external

[@NaterTater]

WF 4x4 panel antenna (no cables) is $100 more

[@howboutdemjets5092]

My signal upstairs is very good but in my basement my 4K projector signal is only showing in 1080p. Would a mesh wifi work or the waveform antenna be better

[@NaterTater]

@howboutdemjets5092 you should put the gateway where it gets the best cellular signal. If that's upstairs and then devices get poor wifi signal from the gateway when they're in the basement then get a wifi mesh setup to improve wifi signal in the basement. This assumes you get the internet speed you want when upstairs/close to the gateway.

[@howboutdemjets5092]

@ thanks for the advise. Signal is good upstairs. Will invest in a mesh wifi. Thanks

[@sammythefixer924]

Great Video. I just picked this up for my Park Model RV that stays stationary, under a 20x40 timber style pavilion, with asphalt shingles. I installed a WeBoost Multi-Room Antenna. This gave me a slight signal improvement on my cellphone. But the ends or connectors are a standard RG-6 style. Will this equipment work with this T-Mobile White Gateway? That’s only if they make an adapter to make the RG-6 connector work. If the Weeboost Multi-Room won’t work, is the Waveform the next best option?

[@NaterTater]

Unfortunately that weboost won't work, you'll ideally want a 4x4 MIMO antenna and yes Waveform's are some of the best external antennas I've tested to date.

[@sammythefixer924]

Thank you for responding so quickly. I really appreciate it. Friday, I will give it a try to see if an antenna is needed. Cell service alone isn’t good. So, hopefully optimistic.

[@1Grandhustler]

Last years model to compare to the new white model is there a different in speeds?

[@NaterTater]

@1Grandhustler depends but in general not really without an external antenna

[@cynthiablalock]

Thanks Nate! I have the Acadyn KVD21. I am more remote than usual, struggling to get B71. Sounds like the Small Waveform might be more beneficial than the Pepwave 40G based on speed tests? Im good either way and have suitable sites for mounting up top or in the side. Thoughts? I’ve spent a lot of time trying to improve internet access. Thank you so much!

[@NaterTater]

If you've been struggling with signal then I'd put a QuadPro outdoors aimed at the tower. That would be your best performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHe9c5WJnMSjsKc

[@bccicone]

I need to be 65 ‘ away looking to put it outside. When i run a speed test with my 5g iPhone 13 Pro max i am downloading at 700mbits and 20 up. Will the length of that cable attenuate the signal snd degrade it. My plan was to attach the 4 extender cables on the mimo antenna. Any thoughts?

[@NaterTater]

Antenna cable length and quality is very important. Waveform suggest staying within 30ft but that can be extended somewhat by going to higher quality cable. You are much better off having the gateway closer and running ethernet/wifi to get to where you need to go.

[@woolyvision]

Thank you. I'm trying to decide whether I get an overall non carrier specific booster or the waveform for my fast 5688w.

[@NaterTater]

An antenna normally outperforms a booster kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPSinhqpsiZeq8

[@ronniebaker1917]

well with the antenna VS the trashcan,wouldnt you be pointing all 4 antennas in same direction instead on just 1? ....im still on trashcan nok

[@legend.nebula]

Where can you buy the exactly antenna or is it a booster any help would be appreciated

[@atomicsmith]

I’ve heard that some low-e coatings on modern windows can interfere with cell signal, also aluminum screens can interfere. Do your windows have either?

[@NaterTater]

Those are true statements but my windows are not low e and the screens that i have on some windows are fiberglass.

[@johnwilde164]

So, you can buy the T-Mobile modem with external ports, and put a different/better antenna two stories up on a roof?

[@NaterTater]

Yes. Check out my other videos with example

[@HeathInClearLake]

I've got a old uhf vhf antenna doing nothing but taking up space. Can it do the trick?

[@NaterTater]

@@HeathInClearLake no

[@ndeeeed]

Hey, I noticed at 12:42 you showed a cable pass thru. What is it called & where can I get one? I like the clean & neat look

[@NaterTater]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWbdWyCp7ahpqs

[@Haguewood]

Question, would it be better to put my gateway upstairs or keep it downstairs in my room? Reason in my room because I’m wired, if upstairs wouldn’t be wired in, & I want best for my gaming PC, currently some days I get 29ms 120-80Download 3-8upload please send help or recommendation l

[@NaterTater]

@@Haguewood place the gateway where it gets the best signal

[@YUJIROYT24]

One question is what type of coaxial do you use to connect the antenna please?

[@NaterTater]

The waveform kit comes with a LMR195-UF equivalent cable and that's what I used in this video. get 5% off collabs.shop/trqypw

[@sa2005]

How do one get the acadian gateway I called few times they refused to switch mine

[@NaterTater]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLanY2hhbGApqs

[@cowboy6591]

What about RVr's? The buzz word is MOBILE which means MOVING, can I use this service on the road?

[@NaterTater]

T-mobile home internet terms of service specify a stationary location.

[@bw2314]

@NaterTater spoke with TMobile today. They dont offer this new modem and antenna in my area. TMobile also has to put you on a diff plan with this modem. Is there an antenna for the black TMobile modem?

[@FCain-mf4tf]

NATE TATER I have this one but my stand looks completely different than yours. Which yours is better than what mine has.

[@NaterTater]

Interesting. I haven't seen another one.

[@FCain-mf4tf]

​@NaterTater Just to clarify. I am talking about the wifi modem box. I also looked at mine and it does look like yours. But mine came with a swivel stand that clips to the bottom. It's weird how they made it because it seems like if you had cables plugged into it then the swivel stand would block all but maybe one and the power cord.

[@Fred-z6m]

Nate, I found that some of the Waveform antenna's have been discontinued. Have you reviewed the latest models? Thanks

[@NaterTater]

Yes indeed! See all of my waveform videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PL8d9FovK2dNS1HuMabIm8hspYa7nlXpPP

[@rookie3317]

I drive a truck and go all over. This is awesome. I was on hwy 93 in Nevada to Twin Falls, ID.. verizon no service. Turn it on and got service. It was a little spotty. But for the most part I had service

[@bryanm.7531]

How did you get the external antenna?

[@NaterTater]

ordered it on tmobile.com

[@kerryjohnson7364]

Hi Nate, I have an M6 Mi-Fi and an M6 pro Mi-Fi and I have a Verizon Sim in one and a T-Mobile Sim in the other. What antenna would you recommend I use, I swap back-and-forth between the two units sometimes.

[@NaterTater]

I think those have 2 TS-9 ports for an antenna so that means they support a 2x2. If you plan to use them in a mostly stationary location where you know where to point the antenna then I'd go with a Wavefrom 2x2 panel. Use can use code NaterTater for 5% off (cant combine with other sales). www.waveform.com/products/2x2-mimo-panel-kit?variant=39937457291367

[@serjioabarca4392]

Is this one better than the Cradlepoint E320 T mobile offer me ?

[@NaterTater]

yes probably

[@romanj7607]

Hello Nater Tater! I'm a recent switch from centurylink to tmobile here in Las Vegas, unfortunately the DL speeds have been spotty with the Nokia gateway that was provided for free, would you recommend I switch to a different gateway overall that accepts this antenna vs my Nokia? My current average DL speeds are 15mbps & often cutting out during peak hours

[@Nctbgs]

I’m sure he will recommend one of his sponsorships but I can tell you that you probably won’t gain anything . I’ve got magenta max plan and I test speeds all over Las Vegas when I travel there . My Magenta Max plan in an iPhone 14 has barely usable speeds in many places of LasVegas . There is just so much population and so much congestion that even my priority plan lags in the city . Even at the airport next to the tower I have mediocre speeds . I don’t care what you do or what you buy you can’t get past the millions of tourists using the towers 24/7 ….

[@NaterTater]

@romanj7607 unfortunately I have heard from more than on TMHI user complaining about deprioritization specifically in Las Vegas. That means your options are limited. The nokia is very sensitive to location so I'd highly encourage you to mess with gateway placement and orientation. You can also experiment with bringing the gateway outside and high to see if that improves things. If it does than an antenna outside could help.

[@NaterTater]

@nctbgs ouch! I can potentially get commission if people buy products from my links (at the seller's expense, often you/viewers also get a discount) but I don't have any channel sponsors or get paid to make advertisements/push products. In many videos I often buy products/services out of pocket (like everything in this video, I paid MSRP for the tmobile antenna and pay "MSRP" monthly for 7 WISP to do my testing). Sometimes I do get products for free for testing.

[@romanj7607]

@NaterTater thank you for the prompt response! Tmobile offered me a prepaid debit that was extremely generous & is the reason for the switch, but it seems like it's not going to work out, centurylink wasn't blazing fast but I reliably achieved 50mbps w/ fixed payments, cox is the best but only provides fiber internet in certain areas & once their introductory price is up people are often blindsided w/ the exorbitant costs of the service, I guess it comes with living in Las Vegas, oh well, thank you once again!

[@azmedz]

Oh, this dude is talking in my language I have to sub lol

[@grillitdaddy]

Looking at this after i so called upgraded to this router. Lol. Better coverage house area wise but can only get 2to3 bars anywhere. Old gateway a solid 4. Chatted with tmobile and theyre sending me an antenna for free. Looking forward to the improvement. New Sub.

[@NaterTater]

@@grillitdaddy good to hear, I hope it improves your signal or speeds

[@proassassin8473]

Curious if it’s pointing into the house suctioned on a window or it matters at all

[@EVhamRadioMedia]

at those frequencies, EVERYTHING matters! the antenna MUST be outside to get the proper benefit.

[@NaterTater]

Well its omnidirectional so the pointing doesn't matter but yes outside is certainly better than indoors.

[@iglapsu88]

How did you get the new Gateway? I called a few weeks ago and T-Mobile told me it was not available yet. Is that a review unit? I'm sticking with my Waveform setup. Do you think it is worth getting the T-Mobile Gateway instead of using my Chester Cheetah Gateway? I'm not seeing any advantage at this point in time.

[@NaterTater]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLanY2hhbGApqs absolutely keep your cheetah over any tmobile gateway!

[@Redneck_Ed]

05:10 Have you tested it outdoors since the antenna is rated for outdoors? For the window mount, don't most windows have a coating plus you would have a window screen attenuating the signal. It looks like this antenna is not going to be too much of an improvement if any in a relatively good signal area like you have. Overall though, another commenter said it best that a POE outdoor antenna is what's needed, but I wonder if T-Mobile would even allow that because of the uplink signal impact on the aggregate of all users registered on that sector. Your SINR results were interesting too. I've seen this many times in the past where you get a slightly better antenna and cable run which increases desired signals, but unfortunate it also increases levels of undesired noise even more sometimes. Really cool video and side by sides. Thanks for posting.

[@NaterTater]

I've done many tests outdoors vs my attic and indoors. This antenna would do slightly better outdoors than my attic but it would continue to underperform the waveform 4x4 and the 6ft cable and connectors is not weather rated. Low e windows can degrade signal. In my case the antenna was on the tower side of the window and thus the signal did not go through the window. There is no PoE antenna as the signal cannot go over ethernet. You could do a PoE modem/router outside and send ethernet indoors though.

[@Redneck_Ed]

@@NaterTater I didn't really explain that right. I'm talking about a T-mobile making their home internet solution more like PTP radios that have the radio integrated into the antenna and mounted outdoors. POE powers the radio and provides the network link to an indoor Wi-Fi Gateway. You get the best of all worlds: outdoor antenna, virtually eliminate RF line loss, and provide users with >300ft of flexibility for locating the radio/antenna unit in the optimal position outside or in an attic.

[@NaterTater]

@Redneck_Ed yea, that is what verizon offers with their lv65 outdoor receiver.

[@Redneck_Ed]

@@NaterTater I didn't know that. I'm really interested in all of this, so I'm subscribed now and will be watching some of your videos. It looks like you have a really good library of content. Thanks so much for the replies!

[@bccicone]

Have you experimented with 5G signal boosters on the waveform antenna?

[@NaterTater]

What do you mean? If you have an external antenna there is no point in a booster. A 4x4 MIMO will outperform a booster.

[@bccicone]

I thought possibly adding a booster would increase the signal after the antenna receives the signal

[@NaterTater]

@bccicone that does work for things like TV antennas but there arent boosters for a MIMO setup

[@bccicone]

Auh ok thx

[@Black_Jesus3005]

I have the Arcadyan and it’s been giving me problems last few days. I plan on going into the store to get a new modem. Should I demand the new white one or stick with the arkadyan? Any advice?

[@NaterTater]

It's worth going and and trying to swap but the store will only be able to give you what they have in stock. I dont think they have these in stock at stores yet but they mights. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLanY2hhbGApqs

[@RobertHartsell-x3d]

On the tmobile antenna is the bracket on the signal side or is the signal side the opposite of the bracket thanks

[@NaterTater]

Opposite. White plastic face is towards the tower.

[@rkuhl84]

T-Mobile needs an outdoor rated antenna with an integrated modem on POE. You avoid all the RF loss by using long coaxial cables. Of course, its not quite as customer friendly. Most non-tech saavy people expect a modem/router combo from their ISP anymore it seems.

[@NaterTater]

True

[@JB-70]

Got the wave form 4x4 and it made huge difference in speed with T-Mobile Hotspot Home Internet. Seeing speeds up to 130mbps. Problem is T-Mobile just drops out completely from time to time. Not sure what to do about this. I think its just the tower can't keep up in our area.

[@tetfs-6532]

hello i have tmobile and the waveform mimo 4x4 and it does boost me but my speeds tend to get worse through out the day around 4-12. Should i exchange my 5g router for this new one?

[@NaterTater]

That is likely due to congestion so a new gateway wont help. A 3rd party gateway that allows you to bandlock could help. Which gateway do you have?

[@Ishkatan]

Please explain what you are doing at the start. Took a while to figure out what you were testing and why ... a cell phone signal booster, not a wifi router... or is wifi the thing you plugged into? . Good review measurement wise.

[@NaterTater]

This video is not a cell phone booster. Its an external antenna for the t-mobile home internet gateway which receives cellular signal and broadcast wifi in the house.

[@williamblake8650]

They dont let us switch to the modem gateway with the ports so their antenna is worthless to those of us that addedour own ports to our gateway voiding the warranty. Would love to put mine back together and send back for the ported one. But that is not an option.

[@justinvo7511]

Hi Nater, I was really interested in your channel. Quick question: How do I turn off wifi on the G4AR ? I can not find any on your video. Since I have my own router, which needs to setup. Thank you.

[@NaterTater]

Hi, yes you can use the hint app: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6qQl2uum7WeatU

[@reaction9449]

Just got T-Mobile home internet and it’s wayyyy slower then our spectrum. Im only getting 2(mainly) to 3 out of 5 bars of service no matter where I put it in the house and I’m getting 30mbps download and .50 - .60mbps upload. And I cannot play my game on my computer because I’m getting 700 ping instead of 35ping. Spectrum I’m getting 100+ to 200mbps download and 10-11mbps upload and I can play my game just fine. T-Mobile had us buy a google nest to boost Wi-Fi and it’s done nothing. What should we do? Cancel their internet and stay with spectrum?

[@NaterTater]

Yes

[@wads_o_hair]

Do you have low-e glass in your window? If so, it could hurt your signal.

[@NaterTater]

i dont

[@wads_o_hair]

@@NaterTater Wow. That T-Mobile antenna really is underwhelming.

[@NaterTater]

@@wads_o_hair yep

[@te5844]

Would sure like to see you hook your waveform the the AT&T Internet air unit...instructions to do so on their web sight to see the performance difference....just ordered the Periodic 4x4 because my son is struggling to do gaming with Internet Air...I am SO hopeful that it will increase and stabilize both upload speeds and ping/latency...we have little other options in our area...

[@NaterTater]

I plan to!

[@te5844]

An update on installing the 4x4 periodic on the Internet Air unit. All went as planned per instructions....used the #2 set of connection points from their instructions after playing around with it ( have a clear sight view of the tower 1.2 miles away) have been able to not necessarily dramatically increase the download speeds, but did increase the upload speeds and a more healthy stable ping allowing for PS5 game play 30-70 ping stable vs 30-250 wild swings we had before. Im getting around 40-150 download and 30 to 75 upload. they claim 40 to 140 without the antenna which was not stable we were seeing upload speeds sometime bellow 1mbps jumping to mabe 20.@@NaterTater

[@hagi1367]

I've got a question, and I'm hoping to find help here. I've got the new T-Mobile gateway you reference in the video. Is it worth it to get the 2x2 Waveform antenna? I cannot afford to depend $400 on the 4x4 antenna at this time.

[@NaterTater]

It is absolutely not worth it. Must get the 4x4. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIaTqqWGh5eksMk

[@willierevilla4217]

Can you tell us how to disable the WiFi on that new TMO-G4AR? Will this be the same as the old one you did before?

[@NaterTater]

I havent tried but I think the HINT app works on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6qQl2uum7WeatU

[@dorriesmith2177]

Nate, I just upgraded from the kvd21 to the G4-AR and it will be here next week. Hoping to get a little more speed and overall performance do you think that will happen?. My tower is only about a few hundred yards from my home. I currently get 4 bars if that matters hoping to get a little better signal with the tower being this close.

[@NaterTater]

Yes. Kvd21 has been the slowest

[@edwardruiz4316]

What’s up with T-Mobile 5g I’m getting 500 average mbps without antenna did they upgrade

[@NaterTater]

Yes they did

[@KO4L_Lloyd]

I am 1/2 mile from the nearest node serving my location. Due to Nater, I have switched to TMHI and am getting great speeds down and up. Im not sure this would make it any better. I get 4 out of 5 bars but a -85dbm signal, but it may

[@NaterTater]

Sounds like you have a good arrangement as is!

[@rstr0up]

Sorry if I missed it but is the new white router better than the Arkadyn?

[@NaterTater]

Yes if you want to hookup a waveform 4x4 antenna

[@insanelywicked873]

They won't send me the G4AR. They keep sending me old gateways.

[@n3rdst0rm]

Do you know if tmoblie has firmware locked 3rd party antennas? I just got this for myself and have read some stuff and heard from tmoblie representatives that the gateway will only recognize tmoblie antennas?

[@NaterTater]

That's a lie. Any 3rd party antenna works. I've tested many: Waveform Cellular Antennas for T-Mobile and Verizon Home Internet: kzbin.info/aero/PL8d9FovK2dNS1HuMabIm8hspYa7nlXpPP

[@n3rdst0rm]

Okay good to know thank you.

[@DoubleJHas2ManyDoodles]

@NaterTater I am having a HUGE problem with the Ethernet ports just not putting out anything randomly. I have gone through 5 ethernet cables and now 3 modems. I have tried the Nokia, the Fast5688W and have yet to try the KVD or the newest one. I am so frustrated. These modems are trash! Nokia overheats without a fan. Best modem I have had and they don't sell it anymore. The Fast 5688W is absolute hot garbage. And i haven't tried the KVD. Considering the number of them on ebay, i am worried that the KVD modems suck too . what do i do ?

[@NaterTater]

Yep, they're annoying. I'd suggest a 3rd party gateway. 5G Cellular Router Modem Gateways - Tested and Reviewed: kzbin.info/aero/PL8d9FovK2dNS2ihT56gySpU49V4kRHn_U

[@Chris-lh5rc]

can you turn off the WiFi on this gateway? Or enable Bridge Mode?

[@NaterTater]

You can turn off wifi: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6qQl2uum7WeatU but no bridge mode.

[@mgarner1155]

Hey nate, When are you going to get your hands on the Tmo Sercomm G4SE Gateway that looks very similar to the Arcadyan G4AR?

[@NaterTater]

I havent tried yet. They make it so hard to get specific gateways!

[@TC.....]

what's the difference between G4AR & G4SE?

[@NaterTater]

@@TC..... the name and supplier

[@Trashed20659]

I live in a rural area. My Gateway sits in the window with the most direct view of the tower, which is not far but is obstructed by many trees. By adding a half-cylinder aluminum foil reflector my signal went from poor to good, and stays there. It gives me around 90 Mbps consistently which is adequate for my needs currently.

[@NaterTater]

@@Trashed20659 cool

[@bobstone5833]

@@Trashed20659 which gateway do you have? Where did you place the tinfoil? How can I replicate this?

[@lynnebunte3399]

So after all the extra stuff you have to buy is it still cheaper than cable.

[@NaterTater]

Yes because cabke is $18k quote to START service!

[@davidlaidig9485]

Hey Nater! I ran into an issue with Roku. Roku will not recognize DNS channels 52 to 140. The nine 5 GHz channels supported by Roku devices and TVs are 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, and 165. Some time ago You turned me on to HINT control. That app easily allowed me to change my 5G from Auto to channel 40 on my home internet router. Therefore I am giving you a donation.

[@NaterTater]

Awesome! Glad you got it figured out. Thank you

[@digitalalchemy6414]

I recently got a tmobile 5g internet... black box... im getting 3 bars at best... at best location speeds vary from 30-50mbps on the low end to 300mbps on the high end. mostly it gets 10-20mbps down except for rare occasions it gets on a download optimized band and i get 1mbps for a short time. Pings are my issue id like to see improvement on. speed test pings are 21-55 which is solid but real world ping times in games and remote computing will mostly be in the 70s-90s which is reasonable but occasionally go up into the 190s. It rarely if ever breaks 200ms... but im looking for more consistency in the

[@NaterTater]

This $99 tmobile antenna is worthless. The waveform 4x4, especially when placed outdoors does significantly drop ping based ok my testing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3bZiIKvrK6bZ7M

[@russpalmeri]

Thanks. Just today I bought the gateway antenna from Amazon. I was ready to cancel my order to see if the T-Mobile external antenna was an improvement, but it appears not. Unfortunately. (or fortunately) I live on the edge of a national forest, which is great for nature, but not so hot for cell signals. I get two bars in about 5 Mb per second download. I’m hoping the gateway will get me to 20.

[@NaterTater]

@@russpalmeri there are many options that do work! Elsys AmpliMax 5G Outdoor Cellular Gateway: kzbin.info/aero/PL8d9FovK2dNTZy-wVIX4tgmQrSbTgQmEz Just not the tmobile antenna.

[@charliebrown555]

Hi Nate, Great Video! I've had COX Internet for years . . . ($89.99 a month - 1.25 TB cap) and slow (but I need to update my 10 year old Modem and Router . . . Prefer to buy then rent theirs.) I'm a HEAVY USER and average 500 GB a month! I'm within my 15 days of trying out T-Mobile Home Internet with the G4AR. I'm worried that with that heavy data usage TM will slow me down to a crawl after I hit 50GB. Should I be concerned and plan of sticking with my expensive COX fiber service? I hate buffering!! I can't find any answers on the web on this?? Thank you for your knowledge on this.

[@NaterTater]

If you have t-mobile 5G Home Internet Unlimited plan (not the Lite plan) then there is no data cap or throttling due to data usage. Their "unlimited" hotspot and phone plans often do throttling after 50GB. Many users including myself are much heavier data hogs than you.

[@Ripcurl552002]

Mr. Tater any ideas why my T-Mobile home Internet for about 3 years was dang near excellent and a month ago literally did not work. T-Mobile exchanged the silver tubular tower for the black Fast 5688W model. Shows connection good to verygood as the old device did but getting actual devices to work rough.

[@NaterTater]

not sure, sounds like maybe a defective gateway?

[@Ghost29303]

We have Metro by T-Mobile service . If we decided to get 5g home internet and place the antenna outside , we could get around 500mbps .

[@NaterTater]

Good speed!

[@Ghost29303]

@@NaterTater I did some speed tests and that's about what my phone gets depending where I'm at outside .

[@jrb.713]

How is this in comparison with HiBoost Cellphone Signal Booster?

[@NaterTater]

Boosters are very different than an antenna. Also this tmo antenna stinks. Here's a comparison kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPSinhqpsiZeq8

[@jrb.713]

@@NaterTater thank you. I watched that earlier as well. I am going to save up for waveform but G4AR apparently is not available yet in my area.

[@abittwisted]

Im getting 380 down and 40 up with the older one. No need to change since there is still no way to host my own site or to be able to monitor my security cameras. Bummer. No Im not going to do the hack work arounds. I just want control like I do with my regular provider. Nice to see a new one coming out. Maybe later I'll buy the new one without being on a waiting list.

[@tsfurlan]

Thank you, The guy at our T-Mobile store had no clue about that. He told me to go to home Depot and get an adapter. ☹️

[@NaterTater]

I'm glad I could help!

[@akaoz2617]

So I get about 50-100mbps download and 4 upload with tmobile internet. Just 2 miles away on my phone I get over 200. Would this help get those faster 5g signals or am I out of luck. Our current internet we get about 250mbps and 24 upload, but we paying double of what this would cost us.

[@NaterTater]

You can certainly improve the speed with an external antenna but as I show in this video, this is NOT the antenna you want. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHe9c5WJnMSjsKc

[@akaoz2617]

@@NaterTater thx. I'll check it out

[@kayakwesty]

How can you get an cable extension?

[@NaterTater]

amzn.to/4a1FPbT

[@kennethwilson8236]

Finding the T-Mobile antenna to be flaky, Having a hard time getting it to switch to the external antenna despite being located next to the unit which get's a signal easily at least for 4g. I connected all 4 antennas. It did eventually connect to the external antennas, but performance was subpar despite showing and "Excellent" 4g and good 5G. Any tips on this issue?

[@NaterTater]

The t-mobile antenna as shown in this video does not perform well in my testing.

[@evan4510]

Is the G4AR faster than the KVD21 in terms of speed?

[@NaterTater]

G4ar is faster

[@4207Points]

Also depends what server you are connecting to when doing the speed test.

[@NaterTater]

@@4207Points yes to some degree. This testing was a to b back to back to limit that variable as well as time of day/congestion changes.

[@JesseJesboRidgway]

How easy is it to hack these gateways, can anyone pick up a phone take a picture and there in, someone needs to put this to the test because security is what everyone wants. not hackable equipment that is trash. And it's no Comcast modem, at least they have security features, T-Mobile has the money, credit to buy the best technology and they won't, there a problem with customer service and speed is the best but security would be a lot better for everyone's wallets. People need to discuss this with them on social media. Because you can tell them to get new modems or the best gateway but the new CEO sucks. You have a good channel. One of the best 💯

[@RobertJory10]

how about using an antenna extension with the tmobile

[@NaterTater]

That can be done but it would only further degrade performance.

[@micahturner472]

Are you still offering a discount promo code for wave format antenna?

[@NaterTater]

Use code NaterTater

[@VnvmcNeb]

Live in SW Nebraska. Basically TMobile does not exist here. Look at their coverage map. Have a jeep Grand Cherokee with the Uconnect radio/wifi system does not receive ant Wi-Fi! Even purchase their upgrade adapter that lugs into the port. No change. (Uconnect uses TMobile)

[@NaterTater]

Bummer. They are most but not all places!

[@jerseyweiss4113]

i just got this gateway and an antenna im pushing around 10-40 mbs download and like 5-15 upload, how can I make it faster i want like 100+ mbs download and upload

[@NaterTater]

What antenna did you get? Waveform Cellular Antennas for T-Mobile and Verizon Home Internet: kzbin.info/aero/PL8d9FovK2dNS1HuMabIm8hspYa7nlXpPP

[@jerseyweiss4113]

@@NaterTater i got the 4x4 mimo from waveform, it definitely helped it but my ping was 40 before and now it’s still like 40 i seen a video from peter caricone or something when he got the invisagig and looked into his bands and set his bands on his router but idk it’s all sorts of all over the place i don’t know what i need to buy or who to talk to i’ve been watching your channel off and on for maybe even a year now and idk I guess i expected ky ping to go from 40/60 in game to like 20-30 even if i had to get a router i know verizon’s a lot better if a service around here but they don’t offer that here so idk I wish i could just pay an internet guy or one of these 5g youtubers to just screen share my pc and tell me what my internet problem is and how to improve it 😂