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Thanks! :) Yep, you should still have access via the base IP, when in IP Passthrough / bridge mode. The Ethernet port is a 2.5G port. The advanced routing stuff is above my knowledgebase, I specialize in getting an online data connection via wireless/cellular; the rest I google to be honest. lol ;)

@@wirelesshaven ok great, I appreciate you confirming. I will do some testing when my unit arrives and see if I can lock it down. Hope to follow up soon. Thanks for everything!

The RM520N-GL has been solid for a while now. Great deal overall for the capability: store.thewirelesshaven.com/products/quectel-rm520ngl-modem

Yes, you are gonna have to put 2 different settings

You can. Both carriers will have to use generic settings to use the auto failover feature, otherwise you'll have to change settings manually before swapping to the alternate SIM.

Of course! Super glad it's working so well for you! Reach out anytime you need anything.

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. :)

I also am curious. I hv ur same setup

Not a simple answer, as at their base design they aren't the same kind of setup. That will really depend on the antenna and cables and length of cables more than anything. At it's core the modems are the same chipset between the two, but the InvisaGig has a handful of features for connectivity and use that the Amplimax is still developing. The Amplimax Antenna and poe modem pcb inside is an edge in minimizing signal loss, but the QuadLink antenna can do the same for the InvisaGig and is a larger panel antenna with all four antenna elements inside that are equal in size and spec. That comes at a higher cost though, so there are trade offs.

@@daleb7177 For what it’s worth, I’m .7 miles from the tower, many trees between. I returned the Waveform QuadPro external antenna and replaced with the band aggregating Elsys this week. It’s a night and day difference for me and my location. Glad to have the Elsys and support from Richard @wirelesshaven

@@wirelesshaven Richard, much thanks for your honest and informed reply!!!

CGNAT can only be bypassed via VPN/Proxy with public IP, or a carrier assigned public IP to your SIM. No piece of hardware can avoid it otherwise.

Check your bands, it may be switching bands or it may be disabling aggregates. Check to see if the exact same bands are both being used as primary as well as aggregates. Also, remember to NOT run the live signal status page when trying to get accurate speed test results, as it uses extra processor resources during the output of the live signal. Also, what if you are using a single speed test application, try another to ensure they are not blocking the traffic to that speed test. There's cloudflare speedtest, testmy.net, speedtest.net, and others; each with their own servers and protocols.

Better is hard to define vaguely. Each location and users needs are not so simple to define. Both are great, and both use the same core chipset version. Elsys comes in an antenna and for that combo is a price that is hard to beat for a true branded manufactured product. It has RT069 support for MSPs/ISPs, though not generally useful to most end users, it is a cool feature. InvisaGig can be used desktop, or added to an antenna (QuadLink) so is more modular in use, and the software has more advanced connectivity features that Elsys has yet to incorporate into their software. Also a branded manufactured product. Again, I think both a great products. Which is best for the user is dependent on their location, needs, and the experience they get out of the product.

In this case you don't need a router, as the netgear can be the router, otherwise it doesn't matter really. I don't use this as my own setup, I simply make use cases and sell the parts for you to do it yourself. :)

Depends on the phone you are using. Is it a $1200 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Qualcomm x75 modem inside, or iPhone14/15? Those are monster powerful devices with advanced expensive modems inside that are just now getting tested by others. The InvisaGig does have more capabilities than the Tmobile provided devices, but to compare to a phone (which uses higher priority SIMs) with a newer chipset than anything else on the market is a tough comparison to make. That said, I have personally tested over 1.3Gbps on a Tmobile SIM in the InvisaGig, and a youtuber JabberTech has a video showing him getting even faster speeds than that. th-cam.com/video/alKOpAsnFyw/w-d-xo.html

It's the most robust way, but generally my favorite way is to make huge movement swings left and right to find where the signal drop off is and then center between the left extreme and right extreme THEN iterate small adjustments to find the sweet spot for the tower and band I'm testing. The InvisaGig allows real live fine tuning unlike any other modem out there.

There's quite a bit more to it than that, but if we simply compared the amount of R&D put into the connection and throughput software between a Samsung or Apple flagship phone against any cellular modem on the market today, regardless of the vendor, there is more priority on phone plan SIMs, and billions of dollars in the flagship phone R&D. This compared to a mere fraction of that amount put into data only modem products available on the market today. The complexity and, maybe as or more importantly, cell carrier support is in fact much greater in most flagship phone software. This of course does not always mean it works better, though sometimes it can. Hence the need to optimize. BUT even those flagship phones do not allow you to manipulate the bands and connection type very easily without "jailbreaks" or similar advanced additions that are not officially supported by the manufacturer. Where as a cellular modem device, like the InvisaGig, can excel with these simple to use tools in situations where even a $1500 cell phone cannot.

You would need the version with 4 antenna connectors for the KVD21. store.thewirelesshaven.com/products/invisagig-quadlink-system?variant=44346892157118

That's a tough one. You'll likely need something like a parabolic Grid, like our "Magnum Antenna"

Thanks!

Thanks for that, listing updated!

In this case I am about 4 miles from the tower I believe. There is a tower about .2 miles away, across the highway to the left, but I don't think that tmobile is on that tower, hence the signal levels.

@wirelesshaven okay! Do you have a direct line of sight of the tower that's 4 miles away, and are there multiple buildings/trees in the way? Your answer depends on if i'm gonna get the waveform pro antenna.

@@PNXWorld Trees and some land masses. You can kind of see it in the video when I aim the camera that way, there's a highway overpass that direction. (~8:45)

I am located between two T-Mobile towers: one 4 miles to the west and the other 3.5 miles to the east. I've tested the T-Mobile router outside, and it always connects to the east tower. Inside the house, the signal is weak, but the speeds are good (40 to 180 Mbps download and 2 to 10 Mbps upload). I want to strengthen the signal using an outdoor antenna. However, there are many trees around, and I don’t have a clear line of sight to either tower. Do you have any recommendations?

@@PNXWorld Generally speaking, the flat panel directional antenna design is universally good at the type scenario you are in. It is not a one size fits all, but it does fairly well in areas where trees are the barrier between you and the cell tower. I prefer a PoE outdoor enclosure solution to eliminate the antenna cabling losses myself, paired with a flat panel directional antenna. BUT if you would rather not, then the best quality cables you can afford (LMR400 usually) and as short as possible is the best way to go.

Not yet, except for about 1.5hrs of private support tutorial videos. I've been letting other youtubers, as affiliates, do them first.

Could be a few issues there. 1: PoE injector is damaged and simply itself isn't passing data. 2: The Router WAN port is damaged, and isn't allow data passage. 3: The configuration seems right but possibly has one small thing off. 4: The firmware has a memory fault in jsut a way that is causing odd issues like this and needs a brute firmware reflash via recovery mode. I'll test fresh on one here and email you.

The case is fully IP67 sealed. There is a lot of internal air space and the InvisaGig has a fan built in to push air across the modem heatsink and out into the enclosure airspace. That then is dissipated via the finned back of the case. I've run these the enclosures in Houston, TX summers. Keeping an eye on the heat levels is always important, and when heat gets to record levels, or if you are in areas like Arizona, you would like be best to shade the antenna from direct sunlight. It is also possible to add a 12VDC barrel plug adapter inline and sort of piggyback the 12VDC to another fan. You can also add vents like these: store.thewirelesshaven.com/products/wifix-outdoor-enclosure-vent if you wanted.

I use Tmobile here, but ATT works just as fast, and in some places faster. It 100% depends on the tower you are connected to, and they are all different in experience for so many people. In short, you have to test them and find the best for you. In general it seems T-mobile is pushing the boundries for high level, non-mmWave, 5G speeds in more locations. Their business unlimited is the most no fuss plan. The Home Internet plan is simple and most can get it. There are others that work too of course. When it comes to truly mobile applications, it really depends on where you are travelling and what coverages they have there. Having more than one carrier really is the universal tool.

Nothing that complicated. This is a general how-to, using a few examples to represent all possible SIMs. It doesn't matter when the SIM is inserted as far as settings are conecerned, as long as you reboot the modem after you set the appropriate settings AND the SIM is inserted. Reboot last. My personal method: Power up, no sim, set settings for that sim and plan, insert sim, reboot. It really isn't that particular. As long as you reboot the modem AFTER you both have entered all your settings AND the sim is inserted.

You'll want to type the word REPAIR in the main menu and follow the prompts, using the information from your Verizon device. Verizon is very very picky on this. email us for more details.

We are looking into this. It's a complex task and we don't want to treat it lightly. There are some features coming to further simplify use and optimizing.

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We've got you covered. :)

Hey Bill! Honestly I've never tried. I believe you can do split tunneling by device client on the local network, but not sure about site domains. I'll have to check. Usually for VPNs I prefer running them on the device that needs it, versus on the router. BUT some like to do all traffic, so this applies here. Torguard has apps that work pretty well so far in my use cases.

​@@wirelesshaven - Actually found a post about bypassing/excluding certain sites from going through the VPN on your forum (search "wireguard bypass"). But Is it possible to use a simple proxy instead of a full blown VPN in the router? I don't need to encrypt my data, just show a different IP via a proxy.

Half o 90!

Which part?

The paper on the bottom of the Invisagig box, before you attach the plate that holds it to the antenna@@wirelesshaven

@@ravitester Ahh, the InvisaGig label. There is another copy on the packaging box. This has the Serial # and IMEI number of the InvisaGig.

Take a Pic like a pro. Lol

You have to log into the user interface to see what's going on with the connection or settings. If you can't access the interface, you'll have to use this recovery video and reflash new firmware.

I can enter the user interface but when I'm there everything looks normal like before me the router worked and my firmware is up to date and I tried to play your video nothing worked and the light stayed red and didn't go back to blue do you have any idea now what to do?@@wirelesshaven

@@natan1345 I ignore the LEDs. What does your cellular/LTE connection metrics show on the web dashboard?

It shows not connected on the status@@wirelesshaven

@@natan1345 Is it reading the SIM card? or does it show 'No SIM' type messages? If it is reading the SIM, depending on your cell plan you may want to check your settings you needed to make to get it going? IMEI? etc. Your SIM may have been closed/turned off. Check the messages on your account.

We have seen it done here in fact: th-cam.com/video/JpS1ZobA1wM/w-d-xo.html

Hey Tyler, I responded to your email with all that you need. :)

Thank you! @@wirelesshaven

@@wirelesshaven I haven't bought a unit yet. I live in the US and own my current device. If I switched, and needed to repair the new device, would things be self explanatory to a reasonably technical user after giving the appropriate command, or would I need to get specific details beyond that? I'm not asking for the details themselves.

@@bW9taeH4 All easily done and info supplied to customers. Check out our forum for info as well: forum.invisagig.com

The test is a practical upgrade comparison. Comparing no outdoor antenna and the modem indoors, as almost everyone will have it when they first purchase a modem, to adding the outdoor antenna to their indoor modem. Something a LOT of people do. Comparing them with the modem outdoors on the tripod is not a real world use case, and does very little for the real user; the people who would buy something like this and use it. To try to make it even close to equal-ish, we would have to either eliminate the cables on the antenna (not a real world use case example) or put the paddle antennas on 20 feet of LMR cabling (again, not real world practical use case). Testing NOT through a router does nothing for the signal or speeds in any relevance, and again is not a real world use case for almost every user. We're not doing a scientific study here, we're providing value for anyone who would potentially upgrade antennas. Whether they purchase from us or someone else, the example is the same. That said, I am planning on doing it anyway: with the modem right next to the antenna and no extra cables between, versus just the omni antennas on similar length pigtail cables. Simply to show those who have asked about it. Keep an eye out for it. :)

It's in the works. :) BUT... Remember, unless you planned on installing your InvisaGig with it's stock antennas (or other modem containing device) outside (like in a large plastic enclosure) in the EXACT same spot as the intended antenna location, it's not really a completely equal comparison by real world use case. Upgrading the antenna to outdoors and connecting it back to the indoor modem unit, versus having the modem with its' stock antennas completely indoors is the common upgrade path; making it more of a realistic comparison to real world installation use cases. You COULD put your InvisaGig on a pole, but it may not last long ;) .... unless of course you use an enclosure like this: thewirelesshaven.com/shop/enclosures/outdoor-enclosures/wifix-large-router-pcb-enclosure-kit/

I think you emailed? I sent a reply. For everyone else. It's automatic. The InvisaGig will assign the carrier assigned IP address to the Ethernet port of the device it is connected to, automatically. Menu option 10 allows you to turn this off, or assign the MAC address manually (like if you need to use the InvisaGig through a switch first that then goes to your router, more advanced of a setup.)

Awesome! Can't wait, definitely let us know.

I have given this plenty of time to test and travel with. YES it does better than paddles alone. I have Verizon as a backup. I use Verizon when I don't get a strong enough signal from T-Mobile. I'm actually considering canceling Verizon's service. Before this antenna, I had to use Verizon as my backup more often. Yes, this thing definitely works. It has boosted T-Mobile's signal. I have it loosely mounted inside my truck on top bunk. I was skeptical at first. I'm a believer now.

@@krisadams7100 That's awesome!