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MoFi 5500 First Look and Speed Tests

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Published 24 May 2021

Here are the first looks at the MoFi 5500 EM7411 LTE device. I ran some speed tests to compare it to the MoFi 4500 and the Insty Connect. New MoFi 5500 EM7690 CAT20 Router: https://amzn.to/3CZUpRF MoFi 4500 SIM8 model: https://amzn.to/2RuAQOk Order your Insty Connect: https://instyconnect.com/?aff=1047 Support me with your Amazon purchases, click here: https://amzn.to/2Kxp533 MOFI5500 models: MOFI5500-5GXeLTE-EM7411 $400 MOFI5500-5GXeLTE-EM7411-DUAL $550 MOFI5500-5GXeLTE-EM7690 $540 MOFI5500-5GXeLTE-EM9191-5G-SUB6 $650 to $800 *The EM9191 is the only 5G model at this time. Contents 0:00 MoFi 5500 0:09 MoFi 5500 Models 1:02 5500 Speed Test 2:18 4500 Speed Test 3:31 Insty Connect Speed Test 4:09 Conclusions 4:35 What's Available 5:17 #seletraining #mofi

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@JosiahHague3 years ago Good info! Glad to see some stats out there on the new gen mofi tech. 3
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@robertnakielski6573 years ago Great information. Would like to see more intuitive sessions in the future 1
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@youcantoorv98603 years ago Thanks for doing this head to head comparison. I've been trying to decide on a router. 1
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@wayneedmondson10653 years ago Thanks Jason. Great info! Thanks for sharing :)) Thumbs up!! 2
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@affordabledesertliving34873 years ago A bit surprised that the insty connect didnt smoke the MOFI but this was very helpful. thanks! 3
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@michaeladams34902 years ago I upgraded from 4500 to the 5500 cat 20 modem model. It made a great difference. Speeds went up on 2.4 ghz from 25-35mbs to 45-55mbs and on 5ghz speeds are between 110mbs to 165mbs. Love this new mofi 1
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@BriNathanCollins3 years ago That's someone with a grandfathered Verizon plan I would actually love to check these out or review sometime.
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@mgogmaj143 years ago Setting up with your suggested antenna and finding it difficult to find the sms male connector and N female connector with a 50 ohm cable. if possible can you provide links ...Thanks 1
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@CabanaBoy633 years ago Hope your RV is gettińg / has gotten all repaired & squared away for you! 1
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@therosses52 years ago I'm seeing great reviews on the MikroTik LHG LTE kit-us, but not much traction on purchases. Any thoughts? I like that the only cable is ethernet. No bulky mimo setup with dual coax cables.
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@kayleydavis12293 years ago Hi, I just received my mofi 5500. It sounds like there is something rolling inside when I move it around. Did this happen for you? Any suggestions on weather I should send it back even if it works for me?
Thanks so much in advance! ... 2
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@straightshooter_yt3 years ago I am considering going to one of these due to living in a rural area. When I go to add a line with Verizon in order to get an extra SIM card, does that line have to have hotspot data included with it or can it be a basic unlimited line? Also, will a Jetpack SIM work? ... 2
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@aliascantante19933 years ago Will you do a video on how to set up the new mofi5500 EM7690 model? I got that one but I can't seem to make the carrier aggregation work.
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@psalty87363 years ago How far from the cell tower where you? Was it line of sight or was their any tress? What was the weather?
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@patrick42853 years ago Just curious - what sort of terrain were you running this test from? Rural area or perhaps a national park? Thanks! 1
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@lucindaprice51543 years ago I have the mofi 5500 (7690) and was wondering where in the world is the WPS button or settings at? Do you have any idea?
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@Reinna20072 years ago I just moved to a rural area and am considering the mofi5500. I work from home zooming all day . Would you recommend this?
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@davidstout33413 years ago Does this have the same ttl setting like the 4500? 1
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@danielbowling66813 years ago I just got the 9191 and went from like 12-20 mbps down tops from my 4500 to 80-120 down consistently. Average stays in the 100 range. I have T-Mobile and have had nothing but great things to say BUT I just got my neighbor to buy one and I'm currently setting his up and it won't friggin work. Tech support has been nothing but useless. My T-Mobile sim will work in his new 7690 but I can't get his AT&T sim to work in his new one or my old 4500. Anyone know to how to get AT&T to work in these things?! Thanks in advance!! ... 3
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@lsinghca2 years ago Will the carrier able to recognize this as data device only (IMEI) once you insert activated cell phone sim into this router?
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@LAZBYlast year any new settings on the MOFI-4500 with the Visible new network upgrade
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@michaeladams65422 years ago I currently own a mofi 4500 using ATT sim card, if I upgrade to the 5500 can I swap the existing SIM card from the 4500 straight over to the 5500? Thank y
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@weavercattlecompany2 years ago I want a 4x4 MIMO CAT20 version for my long-range parabolic antennas and ditch the wireless since it is useless for my network that is hardwired CAT6 gigabit network 😉 2
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@chrisfannin38982 years ago You mentioned not using prepaid. Is this simply an issue with using prepaid through the big carriers, or any prepaid plan? I used straight talk phone sim in the netgear m1100 for a while. Would this be possible in this unit, or fall into that "no prepaid"? If that's not an option, atm my only internet is through the netgear m1100 with att. Could that sim card be used in the mofi? Or the insty for that matter? ...
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@jonthompson40092 years ago I just purchased the mo fi 7411 I'm currently using Verizon will that sim card work I will I have to go with a different carrier and does the TTL setting still work so I won't get throttled I live on a boat so this is my only option for wi-fi ... 1
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@MKB07204 months ago My brother lives in Poolville, Texas, it is pretty much a dead zone for WIFI internet service. I learned about the MOFI router from you and learned how to set it up from your videos, thank you so much for your concise information!! About 3 years ago I got and setup this MOFI model --- MOFI4500-4GXeLTE-SIM4 V3 he is interested in upgrading to a MOFI5500-EM7690. Do you still use MOFI's or have you gone strictly to the insty Connect? I have seen a few videos on the GL-INET SPITZ X3000 router, do you know much about it? Many thanks!! ...
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@knowledgeispowersquare3 years ago Does the wifi data we use count against regular unlimited data or limited hotspot data? 2
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@leweezo333 years ago Good vid.. Wish I can find a good Tmobile unlimited plan.
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@partainfamilyhomesteadoutd73632 years ago Does the new 5500 offer the Linux 65 setup like the 4500?
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@michaeladams65422 years ago Got my 5500. My only source of internet is my 4500. If I remove the sim to put in the 5500 will I be able to login to the mofi set up since my Wi-Fi will go down once I remove the sim from the 4500? Thank u
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@andybruner58033 years ago I have a 4500 and can't get my verizon sim card to work. I have the Unlimited Smart Plan. Is there some trick to it? My tmobile sim card works fine.
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@smoothsmooth58343 years ago I got the mofi5500 em7690 but I can't make it to work. The instructions mofi sent was for 4500 , the 5500 is so different.i can't get my visible to work, it keeps saying no internet. Anybody help
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@flako4u773 years ago I have a big question. Where I can get an Angel Wings Antenna?
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@allanfriel70132 years ago I’m using a calyx institute sprint-T-Mobile SIM card do you know which apn to use
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@jimsh80093 years ago Isn't the Insty Connect antenna a 2X2 MIMO? The Proxicast is only an omnidirectional antenna - you didn't use a 2X2 MIMO antenna on the Mofi. Why not use 2X2 MIMO antennas for all routers in the test?
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@JesusMedina-st7dr3 years ago Hello All, I just received my Mofi5500. I got the 5G EM9191 model. I am not good at this stuff. I am currently a Sprint customer for my family phone plan. Sprint and t-mobile have great signal here. Would anyone be able to guide me as to how to go about getting a 5G capable unlimited data sim card? ... 1
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@johncrouch54642 years ago How can someone get a one on one to make sure they're doing all this correctly?
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@markklapheke49983 years ago Will not work on many AT&T or Verizon data plans. Needs the PTCRB certification.
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@marlboromatt56563 years ago I’ve got the MOFI 4500. I didn’t realize how over priced and out dated it was until I really started getting into LTE. After lots of research I realized it’s simple to make one myself with much better quality and easier to modify to my desires. I wont mention the Facebook group but if people read this you can make a better router cheaper with an easier ability to modify. You can’t just pop your sim in these with factory settings without the carrier being able to identify your using a router. Get something you can easily customize!! They also offer services that will build one for you . ... 1
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@JV_2143 years ago I'm holding out for the MOFI CAT 20 model, I may go with the one that picks up 5G since that is the future of mobile data and is a lot cheaper than the insty. How do you like the antenna you used? the fact that you don't have to pointed right at the tower is fool proof ... 2
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@Calypso9932 years ago Think you could get better speeds with a directional antenna.
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@tammiedargan12282 months ago No techie here but I know that if someone else is doing something then someone else cant play even the smallest of games at the same time without disconnecting. MoFi is def not a great service when it comes to usage....not really worried about the tech side if the player side doesnt maintain stream. ...
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@leoszilard39982 years ago Upgrade?Where,The 4500 uses the same Sierra EM7411(Cat7)module as the 5500/7411.TX rf output (LTE/CDMA?GSM)signal of the em7411 max is 23dbm(190mw).Cell phones transmit 4 to 5 times more rf energy than 23dbm.They have the wifi set at +30dbm.For people in rural areas,23dbm is very low energy to the antennas,Insty connect have much higher rf energy output to the angle winged antenna.And receive sensitivity is better than -110dbm as the em7411 is rated.Bigger box does not mean bigger performance,Its an illusion. ...
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@jtevans41853 years ago Just got my 5500 9191. If you’re thinking of getting one DON’T! The firmware is straight trash. Not even alpha quality. They’ve redesigned the menus and limited valuable options. Even after upgrading to the latest firmware (2.0.R18). The carrier auto-detect is GONE - you have to manually set the APN. It will let you select a carrier but only for the band locking utility. The utility will test the bands appropriate for your chosen carrier, but won’t lock them regardless of the option selected. If you want a working 5G router try something else. The Mofi will be a huge paperweight with no danger of connecting to the internet until they’ve had a few months to work out the issues with the firmware. Mine’s going back. ... 1
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@aloha18163 years ago MOFI has unhappy customer service that very hard to deal with. They need professional customer service. Their customer service blame paid customer without no hesitation. terrible company.