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Re: How do I connect my router to the T-Mobile LTE Wi-Fi Gateway?
My router has been flashed to use DD-WRT firmware. I followed the instructions I found on the DD-WRT wiki at https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Access_Point#Simple_Version_.28Same_Subnet.29 and was able to get my router to work. Here’s the simple version of the instructions: Simple Version (Same Subnet) On the secondary access point router: Do a hard reset Disable DHCP and set the wireless channel different from the other router(s) Set the IP address to 192.168.1.2 (or any IP outside the gateway DHCP range that does not collide with the gateway nor any other static devices) Connect a LAN port from the Access Point to a LAN port on the primary router There are more detailed instructions at the link above. It’s pretty cool. I can now connect wirelessly and wired to both my router and the T-Mobile LTE Wi-Fi Gateway. As an aside I’m getting 90-100 Mbps download speeds (about ½ of what I’m getting with Xfinity internet) and around 15 Mbps upload speeds (about double what I’m getting with Xfinity internet) when hardwired to either my router or the T-Mobile gateway. Wireless speeds depend on distance from the router/gateway (e.g., 70Mbps/20Mbps at ~3’ from router).20Views0likes0CommentsRe: Newly Installed LTE Home Internet, Now Slow Speed...
I have found that pointing the face of the t-mobile gateway towards my nearest tower gives me the fastest speed. In other words don’t set the gateway flat on it’s feet. Instead stand it up on one edge and point the large flat surface of the gateway towards the nearest tower. You can locate cell towers using https://www.cellmapper.net/map I was told when I signed up for T-mobile Home Internet that their gateway only supports up to 20 devices and limiting it to 15 devices would be better. I’m currently trying to connect my old router so I can connect more devices, but so far I haven’t been able to get connected to the internet using my router. I’m hoping that I can get the router to work because a 20 device limit is woefully inadequate if you have many smart devices that use wifi. I also plan to upgrade to a mesh router system in the very near future so I can get full coverage in my home. I hope using a mesh router system is supported.18Views0likes0CommentsHow do I connect my router to the T-Mobile LTE Wi-Fi Gateway?
My old setup consisted of a cable modem connected to a router. I would like to continue using my router (and mesh router system that I plan to upgrade to in the very near future). How do I connect a router to the T-Mobile LTE Wi-Fi Gateway? Is it possible? I’ve tried turning of Wi-Fi in the gateway and have connected one of the ethernet ports on the back of the gateway to the WAN port on my router, but I cannot connect to the internet. Are there settings that need to be changed? Or, is it just not possible?Solved50KViews0likes8Comments