MoFi 4500 Update

[@SeleTraining]

I am no longer recommending the MoFi router. A far superior product is described in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZyQkKmDZ6iCf9k

[@keithbaldwin5067]

I have a question can I plug in a ethernet to telephone adapter into my mouth five 4500 Sims seven and have telephone service

[@SeleTraining]

@@keithbaldwin5067 With the MoFi or the Insty Connect it does not handle phone service. However, if you connect to the WiFi hotspot you can use WiFi Calling on your phone to establish a phone connection through it. That takes advantage of the antenna boost. too. I often do that with my T-Mobile phone when it does not have service and connect through the MoFi that has an AT&T SIM in it to place calls.

[@leweezo33]

Did the MOFI give you any trouble or is it just because the insty is better. I am trying to get my eldererly parents a internet connection.. They don't need heavy bandwidth and I would do the insty but it's up front cost is much higher and I am trying to save them money

[@SeleTraining]

@@leweezo33 My MoFi works fine but some of the complaints about the MoFI is that they have taken too long to come up with updates, it uses much older technology, and the menu is complicated for many people to use. The Insty Connect has address those issues and integrates the antenna into the design. It is a better solution in my opinion. MoFi is releasing a new 5500 model in a few weeks and I will do a review of that one soon.

[@leweezo33]

@@SeleTraining Thank you, I will wait til your rview og the 5500.. They will be truly light end users.. maybe 1 netflix stream and 1 looking on craigslist at the same time.

[@karenjonline8839]

O'my goodness, you're absolutely Amazing. I totally appreciate the way you go about clarifying and explaining each step / aspect of what you're doing as well as the needs to do and know. You never make me feel rushed or unintelligent (even though I'm relatively new to basically everything) Thank you for being so patient and informative in all that you do.

[@SeleTraining]

Thanks!

[@SeleTraining]

Just received info from Mofi and the MoFi5500 will be released in April. I should have one for testing in a couple weeks and will have a video up with a comparison to the Insty Connect.

[@TJJewett]

I just got mine today. I got the sub-6 version because I'm rural, and use a Tmoble MVNO. So far I'm pretty disappointed. I thin they can fix it with a firmware upgrade, but as it stands, you can't alter the APN granular settings.

[@foxtrot35]

Glad to see the update. Weve been using the Mofi Sim 7 on Tmobile data plan since summer when we first saw your video. It works pretty well, better than Roku, lol. Would like stronger phone connection and boost data too, but those combo units are pricey. We use 250G month without any issues so far. Thank you for all your help and suggestions!

[@SeleTraining]

Excellent!

[@aaronbrooks1048]

Is your Tmobile SIM running another phone line or is it specifically a hotspot plan you signed up for? I went a few weeks to get one to try this out and they told me I had to buy a hotspot data plan, that a traditional phone line with data would not work in the Mofi. Hoping they were wrong, because I've hit my 100GB data cap for the hotspot and have been throttled to 2G (0.1mbps) speed. If I can run a SIM that is connected to a regular phone line with data then hopefully I can get around that 100GB cap!

[@foxtrot35]

@@aaronbrooks1048 I added a data line/tablet only to our phone plan. This plan gets you a SIM card same as your phone, it'll fit Mofi. Just don't break the size of SIM card till your ready, that way you wont nees adapter. Data only for us to add is $20 vs $30 for phone line, but could be more now. You'll get a phone number assigned to this data line, it's what Tmo says they do, no idea if it works. Many store employees are not too knowlegeable about this data only plan, but when I found one it sure made it easy. When you set it up in Mofi per Sele Training videos it'll operate as a data line, not a hotspot. We use alot of data this way and works pretty good. Hope this helps.

[@EasyNowAdventures]

Thanks for all your videos got the mofi running on a visible sim yesterday first router would never connect to internet mofi network sent another one out worked as soon as I set apn thanks again

[@SeleTraining]

Excellent!

[@md.rosado]

It really works people, I am saving 60 dollars a month. Xfinity in my area is 80 and a T-Mobile tablet SIM card is 20 a month. I started with approx 80mbps now down to 40mbps, maybe because I moved it behind my computer, the signal is probably blocked however it is very reliable. I use it for work with wired connection and a VPN with no issues at all. Also wifi for gaming with a switch and have no issues at all, games download fast and online multiplayer works great!

[@SeleTraining]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

My apologies if this has been addressed elsewhere. I just purchased a mofi 4500 sim 4 version from Ebay. It's in great shape and works well. I did attempt to put my USmobile telephone sim into the mofi and it didnt recognize it at all. As in no internet. I am strongly thinking of purchasing an AT&T grandfathered plan on Ebay. The seller gets excellent ratings. However I am wondering if AT&T will not allow this to work. Now or in the soon to be future. Thanks for your excellent videos. Very clear and informative!

[@SeleTraining]

The key with your SIM card is to make sure you set the APN and carrier correctly yo match. I believe the APN should be "pwg". I'm using an AT&T SIM myself and it's been working great for the last 3 years.

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

@@SeleTraining So it would seem that purchasing an AT&T "grandfathered" sim from ebay and having it work in the MOFI is still an option even at this period with many saying AT&T shut them down etc.?

[@SeleTraining]

@@affordabledesertliving3487 It's a risk getting a SIM off ebay. I personally purchased an iPad Unlimited Data plan from the AT&T store. It's only $20/mo and works great in the MoFi or Insty Connect. You'll have to call around to several stores to find that plan though. Not all stores offer it. Then using the TTL setting you can go past the data limits without throttling.

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

@@SeleTraining Jason I am about to purchase either a kindle with AT&T plan or an LG tablet. The sellers assure me that these are both unlocked and the IEMI numbers are clean. Then hope to call and get the right person to talk to at an AT&T store. With all of the messages out there that AT&T's tablet plan is dead my gather is that you think it's still worth while and that plans are available. Many thanks for the answers to my questions.

[@SeleTraining]

@@affordabledesertliving3487 The AT&T ipad unlimited plan still works and is available. You just have to call around to find it. I'm still using mine and it works great. The prepay plans are the ones that have been shutdown and that was what you found on ebay in the past.

[@chadwilliams7119]

Your videos are excellent and you have helped immensely. Thanks!

[@SeleTraining]

Glad to hear that!

[@holtsiphonehelp5816]

I would recommend the SIM4 version to anyone who plans on using AT&T. I compared the SIM7 version and did tests and found that the speeds on the SIM7 are really poor on all bands (AT&T). I have a video showing my tests comparing the two versions.

[@SeleTraining]

Is that true when connected with either an ethernet cable or with WiFi? I've found that the WiFi settings need adjustment.

[@holtsiphonehelp5816]

@@SeleTraining Yes, I have tested using an Ethernet cable and over WiFi. Speeds were about the same (SIM7 still slow).

[@SeleTraining]

@@holtsiphonehelp5816 The SIM7 is only a Cat 4 modem while the SIM4 is a Cat 6 modem but I wouldn't expect that to make any difference unless you are over 100Mbps. There may be some other components that are different as well.

[@leonie2316]

Thank you so much..I am in a town that Suddenlink has a monopoly and i am sick and tired of their rates hiking…..thinking of just using phone for my smart tv and my phone…

[@verogrant3105]

Yeah I have good luck with the mofi so far

[@daveh1060]

Comprehensive specific advice for using the MOFI 4500

[@joshuahornsby2321]

Is it possible to use an att 5g sim in the 4500 by changing the settings etc? I'm having a hard time getting a 4g sim from att.

[@Ivanesteva90]

Great video I used GL-X750 with some modifications in the firewall setting , i like try MoFi router

[@SeleTraining]

Nice 👍

[@qqqqq11111qqqqq]

is there a difference in the essentials plan and the magenta for T mobile? The essentials says it will slow down when there is traffic.

[@SeleTraining]

Not much difference. The essentials will deprioritize you in congested areas but that happens with either plan when you are over the 50GB data use in a month anyway. It's rare to see a change with deprioritization. Only happened to me once in the last 18 months. Magenta includes taxes and fees in the price but Essentials doesn't so the price difference is not much.

[@box420]

Just give visible it's like 40$ a month and get the cheapest phone they have its like 75$ active the sim card in that phone than put it into the mofi. I have does this and works great I live in the city and get about 55-100 mbps and it does hand offs really well when traveling has well

[@SeleTraining]

Excellent!

[@harryb7912]

Visible only works for about 2 minutes, then the cellular connection drops

[@box420]

@@harryb7912 hub odd IL see if I can't send you my settings later when I get home from work maybe that might help

[@harryb7912]

@@box420 that would be great. Have about 6 hours into it, and it stays connected just long enough to do one Google search, then drops

[@SeleTraining]

@@harryb7912 Make sure you update the firmware. There was a bug in the older firmware that causes drops.

[@michaelsgeorge]

Why do you the SIM card being inserted into the front of the MOFI? Mine says that the SIM goes in on the left side, with the front labeled "MicroSD memory card slot".

[@MartaHintz]

Dude, it's a general pictovideo. It's not the tech guide in how to. Use your brain, read the info from the manufacturer for details. The take away is the ttl config. Set up.

[@Arynd99]

I have a SIM4 version, I also have a WeBoost system installed. I placed my WeBoost internal antenna on top of my MoFi 4500 between the two MoFi paddle antennas. My WeBoost has a omnidirectional antenna mounted on the roof of my motorhome. You mentioned connecting the WeBoost to the primary cell antenna port on the MoFi. To be clear, do you mean to take the cable coming out of the WeBoost amplifier and disconnect it from the WeBoost internal antenna and then connect the WeBoost amp output directly to the MoFi primary cell antenna input port? Or do you mean to disconnect the WeBoost external antenna from the WeBoost amp and connect the WeBoost external antenna directly to the MoFi input port (completely bypassing the WeBoost amp altogether). Thanks for clarifying!

[@SeleTraining]

My suggestion is to connect the Weboost antenna direclty to the MoFi in place of the Primary 3G/4G LTE antenna. You'll have to use the right connectors. The MoFi will use that antenna for boosting the signal and no more need for the Weboost amplifier. It would be interesting to compare the two methods to see which one works best.

[@BeauJohnson1]

I live in the mountains, I am about 500 ft from receiveing 3-4 bars. Once I turn into my driveway we lose signal completely. I ordered mofi 4500 sim7 and now deciding between proxicast or yagi mimo antenna. Will these help with getting signal to our house or should I also invest into a booster? I guess I'll try first with the yagi antenna to see if I get any signal? Thank you so much for your help!

[@SeleTraining]

With a fixed location you can point the Yagi toward the tower to improve the signal. You do have to play with the direction to get it set for the best speed. The Proxicast is omnidirectional so no need to point it. I’d lean toward the Yagi for your use. To get true MIMO though you need two Yagi antennas and the SIM4 model of the MoFi. The SIM7 model does not provide carrier aggregation so it really doesn’t help.

[@BeauJohnson1]

@@SeleTraining so I already ordered the sim7 and yagi with 15ft cable. Will try that out first. What about the 24dbi parabolic antenna for 249 on amazon?

[@SeleTraining]

@@BeauJohnson1 Haven't tried the 24dbi parabolic antenna but with that boost it probably is a better choice.

[@BeauJohnson1]

@@SeleTraining Ok so I setup my Mofi sim 7 with a simple Yagi Antenna 11db, and I was able to get band 13 from my porch but it is very slow like 2mbps down. I will be mounting the antenna on the roof tomorrow and see if that helps. Do you think I should look into a booster like HiBoost to boost that signal? Or should I look into a better antenna like the one I mentioned above? Thanks for all your help!

[@SeleTraining]

@@BeauJohnson1 The antenna will do all the boost you can get for the MoFi. No need for other options. If that isn't enough then it may just be the limitation of the tower bandwidth.

[@jamesmabry2261]

I have the 4500 router and have a question. I use Att so of course I inserted a SIM card into the router. My question is……. My cell phone updates carrier settings occasionally, does the mofi automatically do this or would I need to install sim back into an iPhone, update carrier settings then put the sim back into the mofi?

[@SeleTraining]

The MoFi will handle everything. It’s the device that updates carrier settings.

[@kenanderson7321]

Can I change the IMEI number in the SIM 7?

[@godvsevolution2816]

Wow clear and precise TTL setting this is the first video i have seen Explaining that feature

[@ItsLindaMillerTime]

Shoot, so I just bought a mobile hotspot from T-mobile added a line with it's own number, and are you saying because it's a hotspot only device that my sim will work, but, will be throttled still after going over the limit? If this is right, I wished I would have watched this sooner.

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, unfortunately if it is a hotspot data only plan it won’t go past the hotspot data limit even if you use the TTL 65 setting. I have a t-mobile iPad unlimited data plan and it works but it’s really just a regular phone line for iPads. Any SIM designed to work in a hotspot device is usually not a standard phone plan and will throttle at the data cap.

[@ItsLindaMillerTime]

@@SeleTraining I might be better off then, and return it for a tablet then. Thank you for answering my question, very helpful!

[@jbblevins2711]

How do I point two Yogi antennas ? I'm about six miles from the cell phone tower through trees, or do I need to get two log periodic yagi antennas? I have a Visible Sim .

[@SeleTraining]

You can run an app like opensignal to find the direction for the local tower. With two Yagi antennas it is best to tilt them 90 degrees from each other and point them in the direction of the tower. You can scan the signal on the MoFi to zero in on the best direction to maximize throughput.

[@jbblevins2711]

@@SeleTraining thank you!!!

[@RJ-pk4jc]

So I have an extra line at t mobile with unlimited everything that I currently have in an iphone that I don’t really use, if I buy the sim7 and put the sim in do I have to worry about carrier aggregation?

[@SeleTraining]

Carrier aggregation allows you to combine the signal from two antennas to get better speed. If your speed is good then it’s better to go with the SIM7 for the extra bands. If you need to squeeze out as much as possible then the SIM4 with carrier aggregation may be a better choice. I’m traveling and for me I’m happy with the speed I get with one antenna.

[@RJ-pk4jc]

@@SeleTraining aw man I just bought the sim7 I should’ve bought the 4 I hope it works

[@SeleTraining]

The SIM7 has newer bands so I’d choose that one normally

[@RJ-pk4jc]

@@SeleTraining ok great appreciate the help

[@RJ-pk4jc]

@@SeleTraining one more question would the $20 ATT ipad plan sim work with this? I know you said we should use postpaid plans but I see some people are using ipad plans as well

[@russellmiller8997]

What antenna booster will work on the mofi I have two yogi antenna. The tower is about 5 miles from my house . I’m getting 8 down and 4-7 up load . I’m using band 12 for AT@T SIM card . I’m using nomad as my carrier unlimited Dada .

[@russellmiller8997]

Oh and my Ttl is set at 65

[@SeleTraining]

You can connect the two yagi antennas directly to the MoFi in place of the Primary and Secondary ultra wide band antennas that came with the MoFi. It's best to tilt the two yago antennas at 90 degrees from each other. If you have a SIM4 model you can do carrier aggregation to combine the signals from each antenna. No need for any other booster. If you have a good signal to the tower then it is probably just the bandwidth of the tower itself that is the limitation. Also, try connecting directly to the ethernet port on the MoFi and test the speed. Some people have seen improvements hard wired as opposed to using wifi on the MoFi.

[@russellmiller8997]

Thank you I’ll try the antenna first

[@russellmiller8997]

I have the antenna connected to the mofi like you say , one on one side other on the other

[@russellmiller8997]

I have the sim 7

[@nctxman]

I have the MoFi 4500 4G SIM7 LTE Router, using T-Mobile. I am trying the Yagi Antenna listed in your comments. The Yagi seems to make no difference whatsoever in the reception. I have tried it in both slots and it actually gets less reception.

[@SeleTraining]

A couple things you want to do to make sure it's setup correctly. Update the router firmware to the latest version. There have been bugs in older firmware. You can do that with the remote update from the System menu. Also make sure you have solid connections to the MoFi in place of the Ultra Wide Band antennas. If you only have one antenna then put it on the primary side. The cable you use needs to be 50 Ohm coax. That's not the same as 75 Ohm TV cable. Finally, make sure the cable is not too long. You will lose signal if you use a long cable. Try to keep it under 25 ft. The Yagi is a directional antenna so you'll need to point it directly to the tower. You can find that with some apps on your cell phone or just turn it and watch the status of the signal until you see the best reception.

[@sam.9602]

Thank you Sele Training!

[@SeleTraining]

Thank you too!

[@pascalparent3137]

I can get a used mofi 4500 v2 from the local ads. What are the differences with the newer v3? A new one in Canada comes to about 500cad.

[@SeleTraining]

The various models have a different modem chip. I use a v2 and it works great. Just make sure you update the firmware to the latest v2 version.

[@HxCharlesx]

How many devices can we connect in same time on this ? In the newer video, you show the information and I cannot find information anywhere.

[@SeleTraining]

256 devices with the standard dhcp wireless settings. It has 4 ports for wired.

[@HxCharlesx]

@@SeleTrainingThanks for your answer, i asked because a lot of wireless device have a specific limits of device connected at same time. That cause often slowness and trouble to conncted (obviously) to other devices or disconnection.

[@jessehernandez841]

So I use MetroPCS as my cellular provider will adding another line and using that sim work ?

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, you just need to make sure the APN is set correctly.

[@jessehernandez841]

@@SeleTraining you sir are truly the best! Me an many others appreciate the knowledge you share with us. The time and energy you take to explain everything for most of us who don't comprehend IT term talk

[@margiecallahan3009]

So I would take the SIM card out of my phone and put it in the mofi4500? What about the Sim7 the mofi comes with? I’m on t-mobile, a XR iPhone, and of course have a built in phone hotspot. But out in the desert streaming stinks even with 3 bars and LTE. Not sure what to do. Please advise as I need Internet to work.

[@SeleTraining]

You can take a SIM card from your existing T-Mobile service or add another line if you want to dedicate the SIM for the MoFi. The MoFi does not come with it's own SIM. Once the MoFi has your SIM installed and setup you can create a wifi hotspot to use for all of your devices and you won't get throttled when you set the TTL to 65 even when you surpass the data limit of 50GB for T-Mobile. To improve your cell signal you can add a Proxicast omnidirectional antenna to boost the connection with the tower.

[@juliannemclaughlin6114]

Hi! We are buying a house in rural WV and will need internet before the InstyConnect will be available. We know there is good AT&T service at the new house but are not current AT&T customers. I was planning on switching my phone from Verizon to AT&T. What plan do you suggest I get to be able to achieve the best internet? Thanks!

[@SeleTraining]

Any of the standard plans from AT&T will work with Insty Connect. Also the Insty Connect is shipping now for the 4G. If you pre-order the 5G he will send you a 4G now and replace it when the 5G is available.

[@rickhutchins2087]

Hello, can you tell me what cable I need to connect from the Yagi to the Mofi? Specifically what ends are needed at each? I am ordering all of the items you have recommended. Thanks

[@SeleTraining]

This is the cable I used: amzn.to/3nRGPHZ. Connectors are tricky. I got this one: amzn.to/3m1G5PT and then also got a kit amzn.to/2J4Sa8G to make sure I had a few options. Not sure which one I used for the connection.

[@rickhutchins2087]

@@SeleTraining this is great!! Thank you for such detail, and thank you for the quick reply! I’ll report back in a couple of weeks when I am all set up!

[@ajlovjc7]

I have a question I have set up the mofi4500 with visible sim and it is working very well except after a few hours the speeds drop from in the 30s mb to 5 to 8 mb!! If I reboot it it speeds back up to the 30s for a few hours! Do I need to get a antenna to help the device hold its speeds I have it locked in the best band in my area as well

[@SeleTraining]

Are you using Visible? Visible limits data throughput to 5mbps. Sometimes that takes a few minutes to drop the speed. If you don't have Visible it could just be a busy tower and you are getting deprioritized.

[@ajlovjc7]

@@SeleTraining I do have Visible... after rebooting this morning I had speeds of 30 plus I just checked and it's at 19!! It's been holding good today!! Been streaming sling all day watching football!! Usually within a few hours it drops down to 5 to 7! I thought the Mofi allows the sim to look like a cell phone and run on free data like a phone rather than hotspot which visible drops speeds to 5 if your using the hotspot... but after using this for awhile it appears as though it does drop to the hotspot speeds more than not..

[@nahnoxi]

Hi I had the sim7 4500 set up with a mvno but recently got t-mobile home internet and I intend to use it as router only, my t-mobile gateway is connected to the mofi from lan1 to wan but can't seem to get any output from the mofi's lan1. Any tips on the set up?

[@SeleTraining]

You can just connect the T-Mobile gateway in port 1 through 4 instead of the WAN port and then make sure both are on the same subnet. If you want to use the WAN port it sounds like you have it setup correctly but perhaps the DHCP is providing the wrong IP for the gateway. I'd contact support at mofinetwork.com and have them check the settings for you.

[@nahnoxi]

@@SeleTraining Thank you for your help, I'll try that.

[@cyndimckeown2660]

Another novice question, o have the wilson low loss coaxial for my external antenna, for my mofi 4500 sim7, I can see that the cable will not directly connect, but unsure what adaptor I need to buy. THANKS for any suggestions! Love your videos!

[@SeleTraining]

I believe both the MoFi connector and the Wilson cable are SMA type. If you have the wrong male/female connection then you can reverse it. I just got a kit like this one: amzn.to/3lFcPzg

[@cyndimckeown2660]

@@SeleTraining thank you!!

[@joshuacardin9671]

As an otr truck driver with at&t should I get the sim4 or sim 7? I am always on the move and my signal might be strong in some places and weak in others. Whats your recommendation

[@SeleTraining]

I'd recommend the SIM7. It has newer bands which may give you better coverage in some areas. If you need an antenna the Proxicast would be better as an omnidirectional while you are on the move.

[@skinnysurvivor103]

Would you be able to share information on the flip-up mechanism you have on the roof for the Proxicast antenna?

[@SeleTraining]

I used this flip up ratchet: amzn.to/3ao4igB. Then bought PVC pipe and fittings from Ace Hardware to make the rest. It has a hole to feed the cable and you can make it any length of PVC.

[@ramirorascon4316]

Hello, With the proxicast antena, will I need to buy 2? One for each side or can 1 do the job? I have the SIM7

[@SeleTraining]

I just use one. The SIM7 does not do carrier aggregation so not much benefit to have an antenna on both sides.

[@ramirorascon4316]

@@SeleTraining Thank you! I also was thinking of changing to At&t services plan, is this still gonna be good on the sim7 or do you recommend getting the sim4?

[@holtsiphonehelp5816]

@@ramirorascon4316 I would recommend the SIM4 version if using AT&T. I compared the two versions (SIM4 and SIM7) and found that the speeds on the SIM7 are really poor on all AT&T bands. I have a video showing my tests comparing the two MoFi versions.

[@rion8143]

Does the mofi 4500 5g lte work with the TTL 65 setting?

[@SeleTraining]

Yes. Still works

[@northwestlife_9]

So that's why my Cricket data device sim got throttled! But when getting a sim I'm asked for the imei. Do they know what the device is by that number if I try to get a sim for a phone, instead?

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, they can tell the type of device. Most carriers won't provide a SIM for a router device and will try to sell you a hotspot data plan instead.

[@northwestlife_9]

@@SeleTraining do most people use an imei from an old phone, then?

[@SeleTraining]

@@northwestlife_9 Yes, any phone will work or you can get a free phone when you add a line from most carriers. After it is activated and working then you switch it to the MoFi. No need to mess with the IMEI.

[@markmccoy9951]

Hello, what materials did you use on your outdoor antenna and where did you source them. Thanks in advance.

[@SeleTraining]

I used this mount ratchet for the base: amzn.to/3n2RAqN. Then purchased some PVC and adapters for the rest. The cable runs perfectly through the mount into the PVC and to the Proxicast antenna. Works great.

[@brianhundley833]

Sele Training do you have recommended antenna wire? I previously looked into a setup like this and seems that part is important if doing a longer run. Plan on putting antenna on a ~80ft tower attached to the home.

[@SeleTraining]

@@brianhundley833 I used this one. It needs to be 50 Ohm: amzn.to/3oedIi2. However, you will lose too much signal with a cable 80' long. Any benefit of the height would be lost travelling that distance.

[@estebanuno1330]

Do you know the priority level of the AT&T iPad Unlimited data plan? Using Visible I'm getting 15-30 mbps at times, but often speed tests show about 2mbps even with good signal strength. I think it's throttling due to congestion and I'm wondering if the iPad plan has a higher priority like typical postpaid plans? And btw, what makes the iPad plan qualify as postpaid since it's a fixed monthly charge? I really appreciate the clarity of your instructions, and especially your willingness to continue to answer so many questions. Thanks.

[@SeleTraining]

The problem with many third party carrier plans like Visible is that they place your data usage below others. That means when the tower is busy you get deprioritized often. Some plans even limit you to 5Mbps speed. That is one reason I stick with the main carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T. The postpaid plans are standard where you commit to a one or two year plan. With the prepaid plans many carriers block the SIM if it is used in any other device like the MoFi. That’s not an issue with the postpaid plans.

[@estebanuno1330]

@@SeleTraining So the AT&T iPad Unlimited data plan comes with a 1 year commitment?

[@SeleTraining]

@@estebanuno1330 Mine does.

[@estebanuno1330]

@@SeleTraining Local AT&T store knows about the plan but says no contract, just month to month. Has me worried about prepaid/postpaid and priority. Still, I think I'll give it a try.

[@SeleTraining]

Mine is monthly billing but still has an annual contract. You should be OK.

[@justjack9561]

I have a question I had purchased by MoFi 4500 6 months ago but I have never gotten a Sim card for it can I simply just go down to AT&T and buy a prepaid unlimited plan and get it to work on the MoFi

[@SeleTraining]

I don't recommend prepaid plans because those often get suspended when the SIM is used in a device like the MoFi. You'll need a regular postpaid cell plan. It's cheapest to add a line to your existing cell carrier but If you need new service the best option is to call around to the AT&T stores and ask for an iPad unlimited data plan. You may need an iPad to activate it but it's only $20/mo if you find it. Not all stores know about that plan.

[@justjack9561]

@@SeleTraining thank you for your response I am currently a Verizon customer I don’t know if Verizon has the same kind of plans but I am willing to convert to AT&T if necessary

[@justjack9561]

I want to thank you your video were extremely helpful I went down and got an a TT Sim card paying for a phone line right now wasn’t sure if I had good service in my area now that I know I do I will probably switch my phone to them and my local store does have a $20 a month Sim card for iPads I will probably install that in my MoFi

[@michaelporter5902]

? What's y'alls opinion on new verses used on the Mofi4500? Don't really trust the cheap used ones on ebay, but if I was sure they were certified...I'd be tempted.. as I'm poor country folk. Any way to be sure...'er?

[@SeleTraining]

As long as it works you can update the firmware and it’ll be just fine. However the MoFi 5500 is out and is much better than the 4500. Also the Insty Connect is a better choice too.

[@michaelporter5902]

@@SeleTraining currently without a laptop also....you say mofi has no cellphone interface whatsoever???

[@SeleTraining]

@@michaelporter5902 The MoFi needs a dedicated SIM. Otherwise you would have to swap the SIM back to your cell phone to use it. The MoFi is only a router for Internet access. It won't replace the need for your cell phone.

[@nicholaslandis596]

What is the difference between mofi 4500 sim 4 V2 and the V3. Hope someone sees this as I can't find info anywhere

[@SeleTraining]

The V3 is a newer model but they run almost identical and have the same menus.

[@theanimeotaku2794]

I was planing on getting the sim 7 but the Lan port is only 100 down and 10 up but I was also looking at the night hawk 4G LTE router which has a gigabyte Lan port it’s pretty hard to decide since I have a extra unlimited line on my T-Mobile family plan

[@SeleTraining]

The MoFi is a bit outdated. I’ll have an update in a few days for a better solution if you can hold on a little longer.

[@brianshatzer7738]

@@SeleTraining I was planning on ordering one tomorrow, I’ll hold off a bit. My plan for the Mofi 4500 is to use the sim from a iPad. Will that sim work?

[@michaeladams1792]

I have a great ATT signal here which mofi would get me best speeds without a outside antenna, the SIM 4 or SIM 7. Have read the SIM 7 is much slower is this correct? Great videos. Thank you

[@carbonphone1976]

How can you setup the mofi4500 to allow more than 1 user to connect to the router.

[@SeleTraining]

For wifi or administration? There is one login for admin access to make changes to the router. However, with the wifi you can have multiple devices and people connected.

[@jasonmiller1759]

Does this still work for AT&T as of now? My current setup buying through a third party company stopped working. AT&T throttling the lines. I have a cradlepoint modem, any ideas if it’ll work with this or have to use the Mofi?

[@SeleTraining]

It is working for AT&T for postpaid plans. Most of the carriers are blocking prepaid plans which is why several online SIM card options don't work anymore. The MoFi has the TTL setting which avoids the throttling when you go over the data cap. That's not something I've seen in other routers.

[@jasonmiller1759]

@@SeleTraining got it ok thanks. I’ll have to look in my settings for the cradlepoint. If I do have the ability to change TTL setting it might work for me? It was like a $800 modem so if I can make it work somehow that’d be awesome! 😁 thanks for the reply.

[@jc1417]

I just got a T-Mobile Magenta unlimited tablet Plan for $20 bucks a month. It has been working fine in the 4500 but I am going to try while traveling this weekend. My question is what packets do tablets send out is it the same "Linux-2 65" as most phones or would I need to set it to a different setting?

[@SeleTraining]

The TTL for the iPad and iPhone are both 64 so those will work if you use the SIM in them instead of the MoFi. Once the SIM is in the MoFi any device connected will be 64 as well. It's set to 65 but then decrements to 64 when going through the MoFi for that extra hop.

[@jc1417]

@@SeleTraining Thank you so much:) My mofi was defaulted to 64 but I changed to 65.

[@albarnhill1487]

One of the most informative videos I've seen.. Being that Tracfone, is a preset, I can use the Sim from my Straight Talk phone in the MOFI???

[@SeleTraining]

Yes. The only thing you want to be careful with is if it is a prepaid plan. Some of the prepaid plans get blocked by the carrier when the SIM is used in another device. Postpaid plans doon't have that issue.

[@albarnhill1487]

@@SeleTraining the Sim card I currently have has been used in 4 different phones in 2yrs without an issue so far...

[@thelifeofdazzlindesirae8145]

@@albarnhill1487 did you ever get to try straighttalk on it? I am looking into this.

[@Haznavy]

What mast did you mount your Proxicast High Gain 10dBi antenna to?

[@SeleTraining]

I used this ratchet to lock it up or down: amzn.to/2IBkjEv and mounted it on the roof. Then I purchased some PVC pipe and connectord and glued them together. The cable runs nicely through the ratchet and up through the pipe to the proxicast.

[@Haznavy]

@@SeleTraining thank you very much for the information and link.

[@mikestonez4928]

I'm trying to get a couple antennas for my mofi 4500 sim4 I just got. I was thinking of getting this one for a little more power Log Periodic Directional Yagi Antenna 15dbi Gain for 3G 4G LTE XLTE AWS IDEN PCS 698MHz-2700MHz Wide Band Full Band Do I still use the same cables and adapters you suggested? And Do I also need two of these? And how far apart on the pole do they need to be mounted?

[@SeleTraining]

That should work and should be the same cable. The connectors will all depend on what the Yagi antenna comes with but if you get the connector kit you'll have lots of options.

[@mikestonez4928]

@@SeleTraining thank you that helps. I think I figured it out. I am shopping for Sim cards now. From reading the comments and your replies. I am going to get the iPad plan from at&t, but will I be able to game with this setup if speeds are good enough? Gaming as in Xbox. My wife and I like to play at night and haven't been able to play in a while.

[@SeleTraining]

@@mikestonez4928 There have been a few others using this solution for gaming. The only thing some have done is to set the MTU to 1500 on the MoFi Internal Modem settings page and some have used a hardwire ethernet connection rather than wifi to maximize the speed with the MoFi.

[@kristiskeen4536]

We made this setup work and it totally works! Thanks for all of your info! Question - we live in our RV and my son is a gamer. With this setup, we don't get great coverage in the back of the RV. We bought a wifi extender but it has to be synced with the Mofi. Is there a way to do this or did I buy the wrong device? Thanks for your help!

[@SeleTraining]

The extender should work. If there is a way to run an Ethernet cable you will get better speed though. The range on the antenna for the MoFi is really good so I am surprised you don’t have a good connection in the RV. Mine goes hundreds of feet. For gaming set the MTU next to the TTL setting in the MoFi to 1500. That will improve things.

[@kristiskeen4536]

@@SeleTraining ok - is there a WSP button on the MOFI so we can sync it to the extender?

[@marlboromatt5656]

I can’t find the TTL settings on my MOFI sim 4 4500 . I’ve had this router for years and can’t find it .

[@SeleTraining]

Should be under MoFi Internal modem settings. If it’s not there make sure to update the firmware to the latest version. Maybe yours is outdated.

[@debradale6305]

I live in a rural area where our cell signal is very slow at times and sometimes no signal at all. I have had dish satellite for more than 15 years and it is getting too expensive for me as I am retired on fixed income now. I'm not tech savvy but have been researching for a couple years now trying to find a way that is cheaper to get service for television channels other than using an antenna, and a way to use my Hotspot on my prepaid boost phone that gets a signal from t-mobile as of a few months ago which has caused many problems for the 9000 boost customers since dish got in the middle. Can someone please tell me what might be available for me?

[@SeleTraining]

The MoFi or Insty Connect will use your cell carrier for Internet but it’s only as good as the signal you can get from the nearest tower. There are directional antennas that can improve the signal too. Another alternative is Starlink if you have a good view of the sky but that’s $125 per month. If cell is an option check out the Insty Connect with the binocular antenna.

[@TheRealSlowhand]

I thought the sim card went into the left side of the MOFI? It appears from your video it goes into the front wide that says micro SD card?

[@SeleTraining]

It depends on the model but the slot for the SIM card does take the SIM with the slot in first and on the right.

[@JStreetHorns007]

Outstanding, quick question on my Mofi 4500 V2. When I first purchase my unit I could see in the menu the band scanner band lock and advanced band lock tab. Now the band scanner is missing. Any ideas? Also I did install the Omni directional antenna from your link. Thanks for everything cheers

[@SeleTraining]

That is strange. You may want to run the firmware update to make sure you have the latest version.

[@JStreetHorns007]

@@SeleTraining it's running the latest version on generic.

[@SeleTraining]

@@JStreetHorns007 Sounds like they changed the menu. I have not seen where the band scanner is missing. You may want to contact mofinetwork and ask.

[@Weird600]

Hi -- I was wondering if you've heard anything on the 5G MoFi -- I was watching people try to setup the 4500 on band 71 t-mobile with slower than normal speeds. Thanks

[@SeleTraining]

Last month MoFi told me they should have a new model available by mid January and no word yet. They have been promising a new model for 6 months and it keeps getting delayed. There is another option than MoFi that will be much better and I'm working on a video now to release in a few days.

[@cyndimckeown2660]

Is it possible to use Straight Talk AT&T compatible SIM

[@SeleTraining]

Yes. You just need to set the APN to Straight Talk in the MoFi settings. The only thing you want to be careful with is if it is a prepaid plan. Some of the prepaid plans get blocked by the carrier when the SIM is used in another device like the MoFi. Postpaid plans don't have that problem.

[@ABarrett-1]

What would be best/easiest cellular router to set up and use for a novice, a beginner in the world of networking?

[@SeleTraining]

I suggest the Insty Connect. It's easy to setup and comes with the antenna so you don't have to buy them seperately. Here is a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJK3h4GjjtBgg7c

[@mdez1]

Great info! Your tuorials refer to the slot on the front of my MoFi 4500 as being the SIM card slot. Mine is labeled for an SD memory card, the SIM slot on my SIM 7 model is on the left side between the LTE antenna and WiFi antenna connectors. Are some models different than others, or should I somehow plug the SIM into the SD memory slot?

[@SeleTraining]

I believe there are a couple differences in models but the SIM can only go in one slot so that should be obvious. However, it is easy to get the SIM in backward. It's a little strange how they designed it.

[@lizaldinger9891]

I started a new line and use the sim card with my Mofi, it recognizes the sims id phone number and everything sets up, but when i check for internet connection there is none. i have been using my sim from my i pad but speed slows down after about a week to 10 days. I would like to get the new sim card to work. any recommendation on what i can do to get it to work?

[@SeleTraining]

You need to make sure the APN is set correctly and then do a band scan. Then you can lock it to each available band until you find a fast connection.

[@lizaldinger9891]

@@SeleTraining I tried all that and it still doesn't work

[@SeleTraining]

@@lizaldinger9891 Is the new SIM already working in your iPad? You'll want to make sure it is activated before you use it in the MoFi. Also, make sure you have the TTL set to 65 to avoid throttling. The MoFi defaults to 64 so you have to change it.

[@christopherortega9585]

I have Verizon as my phone provider, and I add another phone to my plan, do I take the SIM card from the phone plan and insert it into the mofi ?

[@SeleTraining]

Yes but as mentioned in the video Verizon only works for about half of my viewers so you’ll want to check the comments and videos on that.

[@christopherortega9585]

@@SeleTraining thanks you, what phone provider do you recommend to increase my odds of the router working

[@SeleTraining]

@@christopherortega9585 T-Mobile and AT&T are the best ones at this point. I use both have they have been working great for 2 years for me.

[@christopherortega9585]

Just wanted to say I went ahead and purchased everything, opened a phone line with t mobile for $50 and it all works out I can run my Xbox, smart TV, & laptop thanks again !

[@SeleTraining]

@@christopherortega9585 Excellent!

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

I have been getting email's from Visible saying that I am using an "unauthorized" device. And they suggest (demand) that I use a cell phone or my account will be canceled. I have my TTL setting at Linux -2 65. My question is: Should I set it to Linux 64? They have sent me at least three emails saying they will cancel. I think maybe I'm pressing my luck by not doing anything. Thanks!!

[@SeleTraining]

The TTL shouldn’t make a difference. They are detecting the router and can see that it is not a phone. Visible and Verizon are picky about this. Visible also deprioritizes your data and will limit your speeds which is why they are cheaper. That’s one reason I recommend AT&T or T-mobile and a primary carrier, not an MVNO.

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

@@SeleTraining Thank You!!!

[@silenthalo136]

This will work with metropcs since it uses t-mobile network? I bought a router before I saw this one. I put the sim from my phone in and it didn't work at all. This one will work right?

[@SeleTraining]

Metropcs is not listed as one of the APN's for the MoFi but you may be able to get it to work by using a custom APN such as fast.metropcs.com. I have not heard from others if this is successful though. I'd test it with your phone SIM before buying an extra line for the MoFi.

[@silenthalo136]

@@SeleTraining When I look at the APN on my phone it does say fast.t-mobile.com but I can try that one

[@TammySueKilburn]

@@silenthalo136 so, did it work?

[@silenthalo136]

@@TammySueKilburn no

[@riff1006]

Is there a way to watch Hulu Live TV? Apparently there are issues with location and it doesn't work. Is there a setting that can be changed or another provider that will work so I can watch live sports?

[@SeleTraining]

The problem with Hulu TV live and other services is that they block cell phone based location setting. Therefore you have to use a land line based Internet connection to make it work correctly. It is one of the reasons I use KZbin TV.

[@riff1006]

@@SeleTraining Do you know if Sling can do l live TV on cellular?

[@SeleTraining]

@@riff1006 Not sure about Sling. I have not tried that one.

[@Cheeseheadhomestead1]

What antenna would you recommend for the sim 7?

[@SeleTraining]

I prefer the Proxicast Omnidirectional. There is a link in the description.

[@freeflowinfamily220]

Me and family just started this off grid journey but we need internet to stay connected and run our business..I literally just order the mofi getting it tomorrow...i have Boost mobile as cell service but o only get 2 bars at best. i didn't find your channel until after i ordered it..i just need to will i be able to connect and have a decent upload for my gaming ? i know ill need an antenna i don't mind buying it or should i just wait to get insty.. your videos are very helpful.thank you so much.

[@SeleTraining]

Gaming and TV streaming works fine as long as you are in a location with enough speed. I find it working almost everywhere I go. The antenna is helpful when you are in areas with a weak connection. I usually use campendium.com to find locations and can see if Internet is good before I go. That's why I always have connectivity everywhere I travel.

[@freeflowinfamily220]

@@SeleTraining thank you for responding and thank you for the extra info, do you know how much speed i'd need ideal to run mainly multiplayer games and streaming to site like twitch??

[@SeleTraining]

@@freeflowinfamily220 I've been able to stream TV and access websites with as little as 2Mbps but games usually require more. If you get above 5Mbps it should work. Many locations I'll get 15 to 20Mbps and occasionally over 100Mbps.

[@seldomseen1023]

Thanks for sharing, nice video will you share the about download speed you typically get and how many devices at one time have you connected..also which is better as far as connection and speed t-mobile or att

[@SeleTraining]

I travel full-time so I get different speeds in many differeny locations. It can be from nothing to about 75Mbps. Most places I get 10 to 25Mbps. AT&T tends to have better coverage in most locations but when T-Mobile does work I usually get better speeds.

[@carlosgarcia-cz8mb]

So, if I add an extra line on my at&t plan, doesn't matter if is a voice and message plan , the sim card will work in the mofi?

[@SeleTraining]

Just a regular phone/data plan the same that you would use in your phone. Don't use a prepaid plan or hotspot only data plan.

[@dlnalaeh]

I added a bring your own tablet to my att plan. Att sent me the sim and it was pre activated. I just plugged it into the mofi. Ive had it for about 5 months. This past month was the first time I saw throttling. I saw speeds slow on both mofi and our two phones. And setting up a trial vpn showed it was throttling. Speed was faster thru the vpn. I suspect I still had ttl of 64. I recently installed the lasted firmware to see if that helped speed before I realized I was throttled and mofi now defaults ttl to 65. So Ill see if that helps over the next couple of months. I am very rural. Needed signal booster to help with reception for the phones. So looking forward to see if external antenna will help increase speed. Excellent recap of mofi ins-outs with this video. Thank you

[@SeleTraining]

@@dlnalaeh they did change the default TTL to 64 recently instead of 65. Normally it needs to be 65 to avoid throttling.

[@dlnalaeh]

Thank you. I cant remember these days unless Im looking right at it. But remember they changed something. I need to get back in there and check . Thank you again.

[@billpeirce7]

So I just buy the MOFI 7 and buy an AT&T phone? Do I need to tell AT&T a new serial number or just plug in the SIM card?

[@SeleTraining]

You’ll want to activate the SIM with any phone or iPad. Then plug it into the MoFi as is.

[@billpeirce7]

Thank you

[@qqqqq11111qqqqq]

Thank you so much for all the info you share. Maybe you can help me. I am 55 and would like to try T mobile. All the plans say it has hot spot data? Can you tell me what is the best plan? I am using AT&T right now. Renting the card from an eBay person for 80.00 a month. I am about one mile from the tower but my signal quality runs about -14 to -18 witch is why I want to try T mobile. Also I average 20mbps down and 40 up. is there any way to adjust that. I only use the down. Thanks again you have been a big help already. Donald.

[@SeleTraining]

I believe you can get a 55+ age T-Mobile plan at a discount. I'd test that on the phone first before you use it in the MoFi to get an idea of the speed. T-Mobile provides 50GB per month with the standard plan but the MoFi with the TTL setting will allow you to go over that without throttling. You can also get an iPad unlimited data plan from AT&T as a new subscriber for $20/mo if you call around and ask for it. No need for an $80/mo plan. The speed up or down is based on the connectivity and the tower. Not much you can do about that other than improve the connection with an antenna. 20Mbps is great speed for most any use though.

[@qqqqq11111qqqqq]

@@SeleTraining Thank you for the info. I have an ATT phone and it gets 1 to 2 bars. There is so much to learn about this stuff but I love it. Thanks again. I will let you know how it comes out.

[@derrickdea]

What is the modem you are currently recommending

[@SeleTraining]

The Insty Connect.

[@earlhamil731]

Just sent this email to Mofi. Haven’t found an answer in the documentation yet I am attempting to switch from centurylink to MY1WIFI and have installed your 4500 router with their SIM card. In house network consists to router, a cat5 switch because there are not enough jacks in the routers, and a netgear router set to WAP only in the other end of the house. On centurylink dsl Speedtest shows 6-7mps and all my Roku TV’s (some wireless, some on cat5) and other devices see virtually that same speed. On the mofi 4500 the Speedtest shows about 58mps but the devices like the TV’s are all showing 1mps. Tv pictures are blurry. KZbintv won’t load. I have temporarily switched back to centurylink but I need to figure out why the 4500 isn’t delivering the 60mps speed to the devices for both cat5 and WiFi. Help.

[@SeleTraining]

One of the main things I discovered with Roku TV's is that they really only work on a 2.4Ghz speed setting. If you are connected on a 5Ghz try switching it to the slower connection.

[@Mrfr33onsgamingtips]

Just tried T-Mobile prepaid with mofi 4500-sim7 and it literally tanked after 1 day of use on two separate accounts. Now switched to ATT postpaid and seems to be running well for data speeds but what TTL setting would you recommend

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, the prepaid plans get blocked by the carrier when you use them in another device like the MoFi. You'll want to set the TTL to Linux-65 to avoid throttling at the data limit.

[@leegreer3724]

So I have had an att prepaid iPad plan for about a year now. Now they keep suspending my account and I call, get it I suspended and about a week later it’s suspended again. I’m looking for postpaid plans and so far every store I have called said they no longer offer the unlimited iPad plan. What do you suggest for a post paid plan (Verizon is my primary cell carrier and Verizon doesn’t work well in my MOFI).

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, the prepaid plans are problematic. I’d suggest calling to more AT&T stores. It’s hard to find but the best price as a new customer. Otherwise T-mobile is the best price.

[@RangeRov49]

Getting my MoFi Sim7 in a few days, my wife is a nurse, so we ended up with an AT&T FirstNet SIM that supports the priority band 14. Looking forward to finally setting upy smart home! Like a typical router, I should be able to connect this to an access point, I assume?

[@SeleTraining]

Excellent. Yes it has full Wi-Fi as an access point for all your devices.

[@williamblake8650]

I have had for a while a WiFiX WE826GO with MC7455 card. Are you familiar and if so will this work same as the Mofi 4500? I have been waiting to set this device up but now want to set it up.

[@SeleTraining]

Not familiar with that one but it looks like a clone of the MoFi. It probably does not have the TTL setting in the menu but you may be able to add that in the configs manually. The TTL is the key to avoiding throttling when you use more than the data limit. If you can figure that out it should work.

[@williamblake8650]

@@SeleTraining Wouldn't that be from the Sierra Wireless MC7455 card that is programed with the Golden Orb software? Same card that is in the Mofi4500.

[@SeleTraining]

@@williamblake8650 Yes, I believe that is the same one.

[@williamblake8650]

@@SeleTraining I appreciate your response. I am 72 years old and am losing some of my technical mentality, but I was sharp at one time. Thanks again.

[@davidcalderon7595]

Can you use a Tmobile sim card from a tablet?

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, that will work.

[@joetaft3429]

I have a Mofi 4500 Version 3 i have T-Movie sim just cant get the internet light to light up. Any suggestions thanks.

[@SeleTraining]

Check my MoFi setup video. You have to make sure the carrier and APN are set correctly. Also make sure the SIM works in a phone first.

[@joetaft3429]

@@SeleTraining Thanks for the reply fixing to do the wizard setup but I have notice that theres No T-mobile in the internal mobile settings all i see are Generic,ATT@T Verizon and Sprint. Just wondering if that matters ?

[@SeleTraining]

@@joetaft3429 For T-Mobile use the Generic option. That works.

[@joetaft3429]

@@SeleTraining last question was using band 2 had internet done speed test getting around 10mbps so tired band 12 nothing went back to band 2 now cant get internet lol any suggestions and are you using vpn ?

[@SeleTraining]

@@joetaft3429 I'm not using a VPN. The best option to setup the MoFi is to select each band one at a time until you get the fastest speed. Make sure all the bands are selected in the advanced band scanner so that it can use them. You also have to wait for the router to boot each time you change bands. It can take a few minutes.

[@vwtoys]

Would legacy Tzones plan work on the mofi? We still have unlimited internet but only certain phones could be used. Mostly import phones. Otherwise T-Mobile will give me the upsell page and ask us to sign up for a current plan.

[@SeleTraining]

I’m not sure but I’d guess it’s not likely to work. Those plans are often blocked when used in newer smart phones and probably would be in the MoFi as well.

[@debradale6305]

So are you saying prepaid phones like boost don't work with this mofi?

[@SeleTraining]

Prepaid plans often get blocked when you use the sim in another device. It’s best to use a regular cell plan from any of the major carriers.

[@camustang1966]

I found you through the BTBRV channel. I have a Netgear Nighthawk router, and I am fortunate enough to have a grandfathered plan that does not throttle me (unless I’m in a congested area). I love this Mofi option as a suggestion to family and friends who do not have my plan. My one issue with the Nighthawk is the WiFi signal around the hotspot is very limited. If I am much outside of my Fifth Wheel, I start to lose signal. What would be your recommendation to add a mobile router to my Nighthawk?

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, you can add a router that provides a better signal. The alternative is to add a wifi antenna that will enhance the signal. You also may want to check the settings on the Nighthawk for the wifi signal to make sure you are on the best range option. 802.11 N will provide a wider range than B or G.

[@fourutocone]

Is there a way to plug the phone in to the mofi with out taking the sim card out .I have T mobile & don't really want to buy another phone for just the service .I am paying $55.00 now for service & cost of phone. Looking to use this as Internet as needed for on the road & other use's .I sent you a comment on your other video and I see this is your newer video..

[@SeleTraining]

No the MoFi requires the SIM to be installed. You can always switch them back and forth.

[@fourutocone]

@@SeleTraining I was just looking in to tethering I see they have a router for that . Not shure if that's what I want to do .Would like to cut home internet .

[@SeleTraining]

@@fourutocone I made the swith to cell based Internet and TV 2 years ago. It saves so much money...

[@fourutocone]

@@SeleTraining I was thinking the same but i'm looking for a cheap unlocked cell so T mobile can add a line I have the sim. Just need the phone that works with t mobile. Thanks for the Great Info. Dale

[@thomaserickson1025]

Great videos. I liked the live Q&A recording too. I just bought and configured the MOFI4500-4GXeLTE V3 SIM 7. One of the things that I've found in the configuration is that ISP TTL (Time to Live) is now defaulting to Linux 64 (the recommend TTL you recommend is now Linux-2 65). Mofi's new recommendation is to use Linux TTL 64 (which seems faster). A quick questions, does TTL 64 still look like phone data vs. hotspot data, which might get throttled or should we still be using TTL 65 setting?

[@SeleTraining]

MoFi does say that the TTL 64 is faster and that is why they defaulted the setting that way but you do need to change it to 65 if you don't want throttling after you go past your data limit. Each time you do a firmware update you'll need to change that setting back.

[@thomaserickson1025]

@@SeleTraining Thanks for that update on the TTL 65 setting. You're the only one responsive on things like this and to me, there's FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) providing guidance about the TTL64 setting. Your direct 1 sentence response is outstanding and cuts to the chase (as they say). Gracias! Thanks for the update on the Insty Connect device, which doesn't appear available just yet for. I know that you talk a lot about RV Internet, but as big a community having issues is the boating community, which is what my application is for and I'm a bit of a evangelist for a large boating group trying to figure out how to get Internet for boaters since it seems that most marinas have even worse Internet issues than RV Parks. Wish the Mofi could be both a cellular Internet device and a Marina Wifi Repeater/Extender, but no dice there and you don't speak of it in your Insty Connect Video. I have a concern about the Insty Connect for boaters. I can add a Proxicast 7 dBI Pro-Gain Bullet (smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B082D35ML1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that has a 1x14 inch antenna and marine mount for a Radar arch application. Boats need to be able to move without putting antennas up and down. The Insty Connect antenna just doesn't look conducive for boaters. It would be interesting to have a an antenna solution for boaters, otherwise, it just doesn't look fit for purpose. Your thoughts on where Insty might have a boating solution...?

[@edwardmobsby740]

My laptop does not have an ethernet cable input. How do I initially set up my MoFi router without the ability to make that wired connection between the MoFi and my laptop?

[@SeleTraining]

You will need to connect with ethernet initially. Then you can turn on wifi after that. Might have to borrow a laptop to set it up.

[@edwardmobsby740]

@@SeleTraining Thank you... Your expertise is greatly appreciated.

[@Juice-sh5ks]

So I’m thinking about getting the mofi for gaming on Xbox cause where I live I get no internet providers and when gaming ping matters a lot when I’m using satellite internet my ping is usually around 900-1500 which is awful and I tried using my hotspot on my iPhone on Xbox and the ping was spotty but it was usually around 500 which is still bad usually you don’t want to be above like 150 so do you think the mofi will be stronger than a regular hotspot on my iPhone?

[@SeleTraining]

The MoFi is usally similar to what you see on you phone. The only thing you could do to improve it is get an antenna to enhance the signal. The Proxicast or Yagi will help but you could also get a Weboost or other device just to improve your cell phone signal.

[@fluxypoo]

So I just buy a tmobile plan and put the sim card in it and it will work?

[@SeleTraining]

Yes. You’ll need to set the TTL to 65 to avoid throttling

[@ajlovjc7]

I got a Mofi 4500 to use with visible and I have all the setting set up but the device isn't making a connection to the internet.. what May be the problem

[@SeleTraining]

Make sure the carrier and APN are correct for Visible. Also make sure the SIM works in a phone . Sometimes they can block the SIM if it’s used in another device and you’ll need to call to release the block. But if it works in a phone it should go into the MoFi just fine. Do a band scan and see if it shows bands available. If not it’s a problem with settings or the SIM card.

[@ajlovjc7]

@@SeleTraining thank you for your response!!! I finally got it to working after resetting the device and started over... it's working great now!!

[@tjsastrophotography125]

Visible only has prepaid plans but I have heard they work with this router.

[@SeleTraining]

Usually Visible works but most prepaid plans get blocked by the carrier. It appears to be working for a few people that have commented on my videos though.

[@unclejonnie3742]

Great video. To ensure compatibility, Do I get the Essentials or the Magenta plan for T-Mobile?

[@SeleTraining]

I have not tested the essentials. It may limit you to 3G so I'd recommend the Magenta plan to be sure. It includes taxes in the price so it's not much different to the essentials price anyway.

[@unclejonnie3742]

@@SeleTraining Mofi 4500 sim7 and Magenta T-Mobile plan worked like a charm!!!! Now I’m looking for a low profile DOME omnidirectional antenna for both the LTE and WiFi signals. Any suggestions?

[@judaharise777]

Thank you! This is very informative and rich with the details needed to move forward. Would adding another line to my Verizon plan work? Is that considered post paid?

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, but be careful with Verizon. It's the one carrier that may block your account when you use the SIM in another device like the MoFi. It works for about half the Verizon users.

[@judaharise777]

@@SeleTraining Thank you for responding so quickly. I'm very nervous about getting another line with Verizon but they are the only carrier that works decently in my rural community. I am about 30 minutes outside of Atlanta but there is only one Verizon tower out here. Any chance using a SIM from another carrier would work? What's your best suggestion? No blame.

[@judaharise777]

@@SeleTraining Any knowledge of how Visible or Page Plus SIMs react in the MOFI 4500? I've read where it could be a good option for Verizon customers.

[@SeleTraining]

@@judaharise777 You'll see in the comments the Visible has worked for a few people recently. But with Visible or Verizon I'd go into it expecting success about half the time. T-Mobile and AT&T are the two that appear to be solid for everyone.

[@mcphersonpaul7287]

so it sounds like the best option is to add an account onto your current plan - my problem is I live in a rural area where my current provider is T-Mobile (weak signal strength) and there's a verizon tower almost in my backyard. What do you think is my best move?

[@SeleTraining]

You can use T-Mobile but add an Antenna to improve the signal strength. Verizon is an option but only works for about half my viewers. They often block the account when the SIM is used in another device like the MoFi. How about AT&T? You may be able to get the iPad unlimited data plan for $20/mo if you call around.

[@mcphersonpaul7287]

@@SeleTraining Boy, you're quick! Didn't expect such a quick turn-a-round on my question! THANKS! Also, I actually have Google-Fi (not T-Mobile) which runs on the T-Mobile network. Do you think I can just add a line to my Google Fi account and it should work just the same?

[@SeleTraining]

My suggestion is to test the MoFi with your existing SIM first. Then you can add a line if you know it works.

[@mcphersonpaul7287]

Okay, thanks again!

[@dianebruschuk3119]

Do you know if the new TMobile Mobile Internet 100g SIM card will work with the Mofi router?

[@SeleTraining]

I have not tested that one yet but I don't see any reason it wouldn't work. Since it is a hotspot plan only it probably will still throttle data once you go past the 100GB data limit though. It's only regular phone lines that take advantage of the TTL and avoid the throttling over the limits.

[@robinscott3587]

Wish I had seen your videos last Aug when I was setting my network up. I ended up with a Pepwave Cat 4 system. Currently I have two separate SIM cards from V at 30.00 per month each. That gives me 60gigs ( throttled after 30 each) do you know if my Pepwave is capable of the setting like yours that gives me unlimited streaming. (Pepwave BR1 mini cat 4)

[@SeleTraining]

The MoFi is the only router I know of with the TTL setting in the menu. You may be able to add a command but not sure how on the pepwave

[@d21mike]

I read the following on REDDIT. Have you heard about a new MOFI? Mofi is coming out with a new version that will have band 66 and carrier aggregation in a couple months. Also it will have lte cat7 which will support aggregation on the upload side. The mofi4500 Sim4 is lte cat6 and only has carrier aggregation on the download side.

[@SeleTraining]

Yes, I’ve spoken to mofinetwork and that have been working on a new version. They are actually sending me one for review when it is released. Right now it is delayed because of a redesign on the SIM card slot and I don’t have a release date yet. I’ve heard “a couple more months” since April.

[@d21mike]

@@SeleTraining Thanks. Will be looking forward to your review.

[@d21mike]

I just got my MOFI4500 SIM4 v3 for AT&T service. I assume this is not the new one but I think v3 came out in the 4th qtr 2020? I called them because band scan was not working. It gets hung. They said it was beta so it may not work. The default TLL is now 64. I mentioned I heard I needed to use TLL 65 since I was using a sim from a phone. He said they had problems loosing connections so now default is 64. He said AT&T may drop me if they find out not using phone (understand). I am concerned about 64 vs 65 because I am not at location where this router will be placed (170 miles). Long drive for reboot. Main reason to switch from NETGEAR M1 because it looses cell connection a lot. I am on a unlimited plan with 4 other phones with 50gb of data before it might slow down anyway. Any thoughts?

[@SeleTraining]

@@d21mike I use AT&T with the TTL set to 65. As long as you have a postpaid plan it works fine. MoFi did change the default to 64 but they stated it was because it was faster, not because of disconnects. There was a disconnect issue on an older firmware that was fixed so make sure you have the latest version installed to avoid that issue. Setting the TTL to 65 is the only way you can go past the data cap without throttling. I'd suggest doing a factory reset on the MoFi after the firware install and then try the band scan again.

[@d21mike]

@@SeleTraining I will change to 65. I just noticed an available update form 1.1.0 to 1.1.1. And now the Band Scan worked.

[@debradale6305]

Are there anymore updates for 2022

[@SeleTraining]

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