✅ Which Is The Fastest 3rd Party Gateway For T-Mobile 5G Internet? Here's A Speed Test Comparison!

[@vultaire]

Thank you! My closest line of sight tower is over 5 miles. I had the stock T-mobile KVD21 with waveform 4x4 and it kept jumping towers from 5g to lte and it would grab some that are over 15 miles away. The Cheetah is working nicely and it is faster - I haven't tuned the antennas yet and I went from 70Mbs max to over 300Mbs max. And it isn't jumping all over the place. So this made t-mobile a viable option!

[@NaterTater]

Awesome!

[@DonaldOfEarth]

Did it require working with T-Mobile to change devices, or is it just a SIM card swap?

[@pipetec]

Good question ❓ ​@@DonaldOfEarth

[@MrBassinhuntin]

AS always thanks for your time on the video's. On the outdoor unit the new unit will be out very soon. Its the Suncomm CP520 Outdoor Unit. And their SE06 Pro in my test and others will out perform any of the units you are testing.

[@mysticalos]

Now that the firmware on chester is a lot better in 2.2.2, I've been using it mostly, but i still have to use custom settings cause auto is poor. For example it'll auto sometimes to 3 LTE bands and no 5g, or it'll use 5G NSA with 1 5G and 2 LTE, when two 5G are avialable. I basically had to set it to 5G NR only so it actually connects and stays on n25+n71 for best possible speed and performance. Should definitely double check they all have latest updates.even chester ran like crap on the 1.x firmwares for me, it wasn't even in a usable state until 2.2.2

[@iglapsu88]

My Chester Cheetah in SA mode using 4 x 4 MIMO is much more consistent than NSA mode. Locked solidly now on N71 with N41 as secondary. In NSA mode the Cheetah kept disconnecting and switching towers on the LTE bands. Bear in mind I'm in a pretty rural area of NC. Luckily I get anything at all. Thanks again Nate!

[@NaterTater]

Very Good!

[@iglapsu88]

@@NaterTater thanks. It's solid now for over 24 hrs. No more 4G LTE interference.

[@mysticalos]

This was my experience exactly. I commented before reading yours. Mine would be very indecisive. Like it'd be connected to N71+n25 but then it'd decide "maybe 3 LTE bands are better?" or "maybe i should try n71+b2+b66". like it seems to be trying to change modes constantly in auto. I had to set it to SA/NR mode only to fix issue. once I did that, it stays rock solid on n71+n25. My tower never got 41 and probably never will. They seemed to have decided to go with n25 deployment on it only, which is the mid band, 71 is low band and 41 is the high band.

[@kansasyaker3895]

Nate I have to tell you how much your videos have helped me. I was using the stock T-Mobile Arcadyn gateway and even after turning off WiFi which was great, the reliability was lacking as I kept losing the 5G signal. I upgraded to the Chester Cheetah and eventually added the Waverform 4x4. Speeds were amazing for downloads over 400 to sometimes 500. Download most horrible most times at barely 5 sometimes as low as 1.5. At times I would still lose connection altogether. My 5G signal always read as weak. I then your video where you said that you get better download speeds on N71. I turned off N41 and now my downloads are lower at 200 sometimes up to 300. However, my downlaods are always over 30 sometimes as high as 50. The 5G NSA signal reads as strong. All of this with the waveform actually sitting in a window. I cannot wait to see what its like when I finally get it mounted outside. Thanks Nate. Jeff

[@NaterTater]

It can be frustrating sometimes to work through the issues and tune in your settings for the best performance at your location but its great that you got it where it needs to be for you! Thanks for watching.

[@kansasyaker3895]

@@NaterTater The weird thing is that when I was connected to N41, it would only aggregate 2 channels. Now that I forced it to N71, it aggregates 4 channels. It get 3 LTE, 66 and actually band 2 twice and N71 as a 5G channel. I didn't know you could connect to the same band multiple times. I'm in Florida in a single story home so the waveform is sitting in a window at ground level. The nearest tower is 1.9 miles away.

[@tolust]

Excellent video per usual Nate and FYI you were right !!!! T-Mobile has upgraded my tower that I was always connected to. NOW my download speeds went from 120-220 to 285-368 using the regular Arcadia ! You did say no matter what modem you use its always going to max out to the cell tower that T-Mobile limits . My friend you are ALWAYS RIGHT ! cant wait until you hit 100k subscribers.

[@NaterTater]

Thanks @tolust! Glad you're getting the speeds.

[@stevengoossen6019]

I’m new here and I’m sure glad I found your channel. I was about to buy a Mofi. You helped me see which one I need to get. Thanks.

[@NaterTater]

Happy I helped!

[@molly18239]

Very interesting stuff. Thanks for taking the time to do the tests as well as making this video.

[@NaterTater]

Glad you liked it!

[@lakedays3708]

Smash the 👍 friends for Nate and our community!!!!!

[@NaterTater]

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[@HalNordlin]

Another great video. My current performance on TMHI is horrible and I have the Chester Cheetah on the way and can't wait to see what it can do. Hoping to get rid of my very expensive Cable Internet.

[@NaterTater]

Good luck!

[@D_R_O_9xs]

It has been a month, how did the new gateway do for you?

[@KTM22Ride]

Nate I love watching all your videos. I learn a lot from you. Thanks! Was wondering if you have a smart sprinkler system? I'm looking to get one and I'm guessing you have one. Keep up the good work🍺

[@NaterTater]

Thanks for watching, unfortunately I don't have a smart (or dumb) sprinkler system. My lawn only gets good ole rain.

[@MiguelCook-y7c]

RSRP RSRQ SINR info when running speed that will always be important as tower congestions and other variables can interfere with speeds more than signals (my tests)

[@robertbuffalo8287]

Can you test the GL_iNET Spitz AX (GL-X3000) Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 cell router?

[@badgesm88]

Awesome channel and great comparison video! Have you looked into the ninja V2 from Chester tech repairs yet? I like the idea of fast speeds but also being able to easily use my existing home network setup

[@NaterTater]

Thanks for tuning in! Looks like that just came out this week so I havent dug into it yet. I'll check in on it!

[@robertbuffalo8287]

How to get the T-Mobiles 5G Home Internet Sim card to work in the NEW GL-INET SPITZ X3000 ROUTER? Shows I can be on T-Mobile 5G, after I changed the IMEI from the Nokia version to the new router. However, no clients can get on the internet. TTL at 64 does not work.

[@JasonRasmussen]

3:06 So if using home T-Mobile internet you are fixed to the modem they give you? Can't just swap the SIM to another device like you can with a phone? Have to have T-Mobile Business Internet to get a different modem? And by getting business you get a public IP so no CG-NAT correct?

[@NaterTater]

Its not plug and play for TMHI sim swap (see kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5uTk2d8o6-YpJo). For business internet it is plug n play and you have the option for static IP.

[@salvatorelamarca1278]

I thought the home internet sim would work with mobile products. would love use something else from mobile product. how do I get my sim to work

[@DJ_Driven]

Hey Mr. Nader, checking is the pepwave best to purchase direct and is there an annual software cloud licensing fee? I currently have the TMBI and would like to test out for small office remote work in residential area. Also, is it best to get the static IP set up in advance with T-Mobile or it doesn't matter?

[@NaterTater]

Direct or through a respected retailer like Waveform. Maybe the 5% off code NaterTater gets on waveform is cheapest? There is optional cloud subscription fee for some of their services, not required though. Static IP can be added whenever you want.

[@G8rRay]

Does the Cheetah 5G Router work with TMo Home (I've got a FAST 5688W, within the first 14 day trial)? Also, I wanted to setup a few VLANs; but, I cannot login to the admin account to change any settings (other than network name and password, which allows anyone with the TMo mobile app to login and change!) Will the Cheetah 5G provide that capability? I'm just trying to learn (through research) how home networks can be designed and setup; i.e., newbie. Any advice will be helpful.

[@NaterTater]

The Cheetah does work with TMHI.

[@jeff5694]

My ping increased with the Chester device. Has anyone else had this experience. I have the waveform 4x4 mimo antenna and was using the araydian with the mimo. My ping with ARC was average 30-40 and chester is 80+ sometimes in the 100s

[@EarlBalentine]

I still prefer the stock T-Mobile router that you get for $30 per month. I tried purchase expensive hardware but still you have to acquire a sims card from T-Mobile for $20 plus a mont. When I acquired the T-Mobile gateway I was able to get a free $150 rebate card which makes my monthly cost $20 per month for the 1st 15 months. I have taken the T-Mobile gateway with me all over Arizona and it has worked perfect. Just plug it in and up and running in less than 2 minutes. No conjuration to mess with.

[@jasonrichardson2115]

Sim card is a one time charge. The rebate is automatic with promo. So it still would be 20 per month for you. I believe like Nate. 3rd party is the way to go if you have the 💰 Way better experience.

[@jiminheimer]

If I bought the Cheetah for My T-Mobile, can I just swap out my SIM card? Do I need to call customer service?

[@NaterTater]

You do need to adjust some settings including fixing a "corrupt" IMEI. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5uTk2d8o6-YpJo customer service can also help

[@rstr0up]

Hey man, I fully swapped over to T-Mobile for home internet. I get about 200-300down and 20-50down normally but ping is about 60-90. My 5G SINR is like 90-102 which is a “poor” rating. Should I invest in a antenna or is it overkill?

[@NaterTater]

an antenna outside will certainly help your 5G signal and improve your speeds. SINR would typically be in the 0-40 dB range so your 90-102 must be RSRP which would align with marginal/poor.

[@noahpan496]

Nate I'm not sure if youre aware, but the pepwave devices are very popular amoungst RVers. I was torn between the pepwave and the cheetah for my camper setup, and ultimately decided with the pepwave because of its ability to do failover. With that being said, I'm having a nightmare trying to troubleshoot connection issues with my BR1 Pro 5g with band n41. Pepwave is notoriously closed source, and they even denied me of support because i purchased a third party unit. From what I have read, some users are having issues with n41 on the BR1/2, but im not sure if a fix is on its way. My frustrations with pepwave continue, and i wish the cheetah had a WAN failover ability, so that I can connect my starlink to it.

[@NaterTater]

i do like peplink's quick wan failover aand seemless speedfusion option. but i agree i have found them struggling to get the 5g speeds often.

[@RouterRelated]

Cheetah does failover Wired Wan 1 Cellular as Wan 2

[@D_R_O_9xs]

​@user-zm7qz5fq2ddo you have a link to that particular device? Thank you in advance.

[@migueldominguez1931]

Can I use the T-Mobile magenta max plan on the chester device like the cudy 5p thanks

[@NaterTater]

Yes, with free support from Alfredo at Chester Tech Repairs

[@bryandawkins4984]

Do you set up a APN to use a max sim? Are just use stock settings across the board and it configure by itself or automatically? I know you mentioned you had a business sim and you just put in, and up and going using chester cheetah router. Its not that simple using a max sim i dont think.

[@NaterTater]

APN is auto. TTL and IMEI are areas that need to match for some plans. Alfredo at Chester Tech Repairs can pre-configure it for free and gives $45 off code NaterTater

[@bryandawkins4984]

@@NaterTater Thanks, that maybe my problem, I have been setting up an additional APN to run max sim, I know you have to for the home internet sim and IMEI setup, I thought you had to do the max sim the same way.

[@zakkp1822]

@Nater Tater How do you sign up for the business home Internet so I don't have to mess with the IMEI spoofing. I'm honestly waiting for the new router with external antenna ports to hit stores so I can cancel and re subscribe in order to get the new router which is the way it seems you have to do it

[@NaterTater]

The easiest is to go into a t-mobile store (corporate not 3rd party) and sign up. Can sign up under your SSN if you dont have a business EIN.

[@binglassiter1732]

Does Chester Cheetah work with att tablet plan? Thanks.

[@NaterTater]

Yes

[@binglassiter1732]

Thanks for the quick response. Will be using your code.

[@pilinke11]

Yes, I'm using it right now just make sure to tell Alfredo which plan you have since probably will need ttl configuration, mine didn't need and it is working great

[@derekjackson2008]

i must have a unicorn or something my stock gateway pegs between 750-800mb gratned i live in the sticks and probably have 0 cellular competition

[@NaterTater]

Awesome!

[@NotMrSpielberg]

will regular cell phone sim of t mobile work with these devices?

[@NaterTater]

@@NotMrSpielberg yes with some settings adjustments.

[@RockNDrums650]

So, T Mobile won't suspend our home internet service or blacklist these devices? My only other internet option is hughesnet and would like to not go back to satellite. B12 and b71 is congested to hell to barely fuctioning which my trash can likes to lock onto over b66/n71 which gets me 60 mbps

[@NaterTater]

Not if done correctly

[@h2oskiier30]

Any idea as to when can we expect a follow-up speed test with the Invisagig?

[@NaterTater]

No current plans to. In general it has been similar speed to the Chester Cheetah and Ninja V2. I however think the interface is harder to deal with.

[@porky7753]

Alfredo is the winner, so he gets the chicken dinner.

[@NaterTater]

True, and he's probably happy as a clam!

[@SilverAlert1]

I like the results you had with the Chester Cheetah. I would consider it but I have a mesh system in place so I don’t need the Wi-Fi capability it offers. Any suggestions? Also, can you direct me to a video to show me what I need to do to move my T-Mobile home sim over to the 3rd party gateway. Thanks for all you do.

[@NaterTater]

You can turn off the wifi on the Cheetah and do DMZ to your mesh system. The invisagig has no wifi and is intended to be plugged into a wifi system. IMEI needs to match tmobile's expectation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5uTk2d8o6-YpJo

[@SilverAlert1]

Thanks. Is there a recommended app for locating the best tower and to see what protocols it supports ? I have an android tablet I use for this kind of thing, as apple is a little more restrictive.

[@KilerChese]

Do you have any suggestions on how to tell T-Mobile that one of their network channels is messed up? N41 in my area on an Arcadia or Chester Cheetah(I bought using your code) is actually fairly problematic. Connection dropped, almost unbearably slow speeds, name the problem I probably had it. On the Arcadia I use antenna placement and tinfoil to block N41 and it fell back on N71 and I used the channel list to block n41 on the Cheetah. N71 works no problems at all on either device. No slow downs, no interrupts, no disconnects. I can't necessarily tell them I'm using my own device on their home internet because I don't want to get in trouble with them, I just want them to fix the issue and I'm not sure how to go about it

[@NaterTater]

just pretend you can move your gateway to a spot that get n41 and it always sucks but when you move it to another spot it stays on n71. Explain over and over to the rep that something is up with n41. It could be a network issue or it could be network congestion on that band. Either way I wouldn't hold my breathe that they will urgently address it.

[@buggz2k]

Hi Nate, thank you for all of this wonderful information. I am on TMHI BTW, and bought the Chester Cheetah on your recommendation, love it! I do have questions... Anyone ever ssh or telnet into the Chester Cheetah? Seems to require an app to "open it up" first? Anyone flash OpenWRT, or ROOter to the Chester Cheetah? I like my Chester Cheetah, just wanting even more options/capabilities, really wanting logging data, anyone use the SNMP page and get data? One last question, honest, anyone try one of the extendable poles with the Waveform 4x4 MIMO antenna, I just my antenna kit in...

[@NaterTater]

I'm not aware of anyone doing that. Perhaps a question for Chester Tech Repairs. It does accept AT commands.

[@buggz2k]

@@NaterTater Hi Nate, thanks for the reply. This wasn't targeted directly to you. I was hoping others like to tinker and have gotten further than I. I have emailed Alfredo , though, I am not that confident in the information. His blog NEEDS to be upgraded for conversations.

[@RouterRelated]

I don’t allow discussion in the guide because not everyone is advanced. It has to remain easy.

[@buggz2k]

@@RouterRelated I completely understand the reasons. Thanks.

[@VNV67]

Hey I het to be first here. Chester Tech Repairs Cheetah Gateway is the fastest think I have had here so far. I average 450-500 Mbps down and 30-45 Mbps up. Pings 35 and lower. The MOFI5500-5GXeLTE-EM9191 really sucked. It won't even connect to 5G at all even with 4X4 YAGI array from Waveform. Not worth posting the speeds because they are so low.

[@NaterTater]

Glad the Cheetah is working well for you. The MoFi has potential, seems like firmware to me but not sure, maybe they will get a speedy 5G one soon.

[@VNV67]

@@NaterTater The MoFi 5500 I think the problem is the EM-9191. I have never gotten a 5G signal on it. I had entertained the idea of putting the same modem the Cheetah has into it. But the price for that is still to high for my liking.

[@Ryan-ul8yf]

how can I check my tower to see if its fiber vs microwave?

[@NaterTater]

The easiest is to look at the tower and look for large black cables running up it (fiber) or if its microwave it will have white "drum" antenna(s) on it halfway up that transmit microwave to another tower within several miles that has fiber backhaul.

[@Ryan-ul8yf]

@@NaterTater Thanks! I'll check it out. I live very close to my tower. When home, I connect to bands 66, 2, 2, and 41. Aggragating 4 channels but only one is 5G. I will get speeds anywhere from 400 to 600 mbps down and 70 to 100mbps up, which is great, but when I drive around and connect to other towers I get 1 gig down and above! I've also tried SA mode, connecting to 25 and 41 bands but the speeds stay the same and my upload speed actually drops.. So I'm thinking my tower might be microwave. Also, I know all the houses and businesses (even directly next to the tower) in my area dont have fiber service available - yet. Anyway, I'm looking forward to upgrades so I can hopefully get that 1gig speeds at home soon. Hopefully theyre building out the fiber to upgrade the backhaul.

[@alldecentnamestaken]

Which of these would be best for an external antenna?

[@NaterTater]

My preferred is the Chester Cheetah. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZPInYhnl9J4npI

[@doff.]

nate the goat

[@NaterTater]

🐐

[@Atlanticmantic]

the loaded pings are down right AWFUL!

[@libbysnuggs8547]

Have you looked into instyconnect?

[@NaterTater]

I've heard of them. Looked at them once or twice and at the time they were out of stock.

[@Marcus2000.]

off topic but does this look like a basic Verizon cell tower? or will I be able to get 5G home plus with over 300 down or will I only be able to get up to 300 down with 5G home? Tower should be on any day now here is the pic: prnt.sc/OUbMHoxJt0_3

[@NaterTater]

5G Home and 5G Home Plus are both throttled to 300/20Mbps when on 5G other than mmWave 5G which is uber rare, namely at stadiums and some colleges/industrial sites.