The New MoFi 5500
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2021
- MoFi has released a new 5500 series of LTE router and it comes in several different models. Here is a look at the different models, pricing, and expected ship dates. The MOFI5500-5GXeLTE routers are 5G capable but most of the models only have a 4G modem included. If you want 5G you will need the EM9191 model.
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For more information on the MoFi 5500 models visit www.mofinetwork.com
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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.
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Thanks Jason. Looking forward to more information when available. Thumbs up!!
Been waiting for this. Thanks, Jason
I'm a little suspect of the pricing for the EM9191. The modem module is very expensive so I think it will probably be closer to $1000 for that model. We'll see when we get closer to the ship date.
Thanks for sharing!
I just bought and received the Insty Connect at the end of April based on your recommendation in previous videos. I will be curious to see how the new MoFi models compares to the Insty Connect.
I plan to do a comparison. I've still been recommending the Insty Connect over the MoFi due to the antenna design and improved customer support but it will be interesting to see if there is a difference in performance.
@@SeleTraining has that review been done yet?
@@donniestell7244 Performance of the Insty Connect is stelar. I've been using the 5G with T-Mobile and getting 150Mbps to 300Mbps downloads. Support is much better as well.
I was wondering if you could help me with an issue I have with my mofi4500 sim7. I always get horrible speeds throughout the day. The only time I get high speeds is after midnight. I I have the magenta unlimited plan with T-Mobile, so I don't know why my mofo struggles with speeds. My TTL is set to Linux 2-65 and still uses hotspot data. I hope you can help me.
I just ordered the 9191…they have them in stock. I did two day shipping. Fingers crossed for fast internet.
Let me know how it goes. I am currious how it compares.
@@SeleTraining I sure will. I currently use the 4500 and get around 10 download and 4-6 upload…very tough in our are in NC. I use a TMobile sim that costs around 80/month with an omnidirectional antenna. Never had any issues of throttling seems to be very reliable. I’ll keep you updated. Thanks!
@@funnyfurfamily1513 can you tell me how the mofi 9191 worked for you? Thanks
Hello, I have a couple of questions. Will you do an indepth set-up guide of your unit? Also, I'm interested on the mofi5500 model 7690 since it has 5x carrier aggregation. Will you try to get this model as well?
MoFi chose to send me the 7411 unit for testing. I probably won’t have the 7690 for testing but that is the one I would choose if I wanted a 4G MoFi option. For 5G you’ll have to go with the 9191. With my review of the 7411 I’ll provide some setup information and the menus are the same for all of the other models.
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the comparison against the Insty. From what I see the insty is designed to be mounted on an RV roof with a plastic bracket? This doesn't sound like something that will last.
The Insty Connect uses a 3D printed Angel Wing antenna. Mine has held up just fine on my RV for the past 3 months but Nick says he'll replace them if you have any problems. The mount and antenna are pretty solid. If it has any issues it would just be from weather. It is definitely sturdy so I don't worry about it braking at all.
Gotta back the Insty until I see better results.
I agree!
The MOFI5500 with the EM7690 blows the Insty Connect in speed, quality and features
Did you know it is also cheaper and have no yearly support charges?
The 5500with the EM7690 is $499.99 and the Insty Connect is $549.99 plus more shipping and you need to pay extra every year for support.
Why is Insty Connect charging for yearly support?
They don't even have a phone number to contact them for help and the router has very limited features?
What will happen after 10 months when that company is out of business and have a warranty claim especially with the cheap quality parts they are using?
Competition creates more choices than ever. Finally, the cell network providers are positioning to offer great choices. And now the device/router manufacturers appear to be creating even more options. The consumer can only benefit. And some of us have Starlink service without interruptions! All these options will serve to keep the pricing affordable.
Yes, we love competition and varied options. Especially fir mobile connectivity.
What would be your recommendations for RV wifi for streaming TV? Mofi or Insty Connect?
Right now I am recommending the Insty Connect over the MoFi. With the built in antenna and simple menu it’s an easier setup. I’ll have a comparison video soon.
@@SeleTraining I’ve been looking out for your Insty Connect vs MOFI video. Any idea when that will be out?
do you know if your able to change the settings like you can in the 4500 to get unlimited? thanks
Yes. There is still a TTL setting.
The category 20 4G model looks pretty good, is there a advantage over the insty connect 4G category 12 model? I'm still holding out for the 5G comparison once both companies have them out and they've been tested.
A Category 20 will be faster than a Category 12 and will allow more band aggregation. The Insty Connect 5G will be a Category 20 the same as the MoFi 9191 when those come out.
Would you make a video showing step by step set up or mofi 5500?
Check out my MoFi setup video. It’s almost identical to the 5500.
I’ve been searching for an answer to this question for a while and yet to understand. Question. Why on earth or 5G M2 modems so ridiculously expensive?
I currently have the mofi 4500 and have for 2 years. Whole house use. With streaming TV most of the time. And occasionally gaming. Would the 5g 9191 be worth the extra money. My current speeds drop out and never see over 20mps
5G is a huge speed increase as long as it’s available in the area. Also the 5500 is much faster with 4G than the 4500. MoFi made some good improvements. I’ve done a comparison video of the 5500 with the Insty Connect and the 4500 if you haven’t seen it yet.
@@SeleTraining just watched the video. I have a old grandfathered unlimited Sim that I am currently using. I also have access to a sim that was added toy att family plan that has worked in the past. If I were to upgrade to the 5500 would I benefit from using the newer Sim
@@tylerhestla3022 Hard to say for sure because the tower connection, plan, router and other factors all play into the speed. I just know that the Insty Connect and the MoFi 5500 are much faster than the 4500 in real world tests I've done. The 5500 was about twice the speed of the 4500 for me. However, the tower/band you are connected to may be limiting speeds as well as the volume of people connecting to it. Some plans also have speed caps like with Visible limiting to 5Mbps downloads. You likely don't have that restriction with AT&T. The best thing to compare is to put the SIM in a phone and get close to the tower. See if that speed is dramatically faster. If it is then the router upgrade should help.
@@SeleTraining Thank you for all the great Info. I know for a fact my cellphone speeds are 80 to over 100mps in my house and my mofi never sees over 30.
And my mofi will constantly fluctuate between 5 and 20mbps. Cellphone stats consitent. Sometimes I will use my cell Hotspot if I'm trying to watch a 4k movie because mofi isn't consitent. The speed fluctuates if I am hard wired to pc or over wifi. So I don't think adding an additional router will help but maybe upgrading the mofi will.
I just got my 5G version Mofi 5500 today. The GUI appears to have been updated. I really don't like the new version as you can't really play with the APN settings very much.
I still think the GUI is confusing on the MoFi. It could be organized much better. The 5500 I tested was very similar but perhaps the latest update is much different.
@@SeleTraining in the videos I've seen you and others do, you can choose your carrier from a drop-down and it automatically puts in the correct APN information. On the firmware version I have, it just asks you the APN name. I called them for tech support to see if the setting was moved to a different category, but they weren't very helpful
@@TJJewett Have you ran the firmware update to make sure it is running the latest version? The one I received did not even have the menu option for the SIM until I did an update.
@@SeleTraining it started on revision 16. There was an email the day after it shipped that there was an issue with that version and so they were sending a patch something to do with a boot up error. When I got it, I downgraded to revision 15. I don't see any difference on this version as far as the APN settings go also I don't see a Sim section what category is that under? They just emailed me back with revision 17 apparently published today. I'm going to try flashing that and see what it looks like.
@@TJJewett how was the new firmware update?
If I were going to spend that kinda $, I would go with the Insty Connect
I’ll have a comparison soon. I personally have made the switch to the Insty Connect.
@Steve Kuehner The 4G12 doesn't have band 71 but it is available with the 5G20. Nick may be able to get you a cat 20 modem with the 4G model too if you asked for it. That would have band 71.
$499.99 for the MOFI5500 with the EM7690 that is way faster than your Insty Connect using a cat20 Sierra Wireless module
So you are ok with Insty Connect being more expensive with a slower cat12 module and slower speeds?
You are also ok with Insty Connect charging yearly fees for support and they don't even have a phone number o the site you can call for help?
I guess Mofi5500 use MTK7621 as Soc and 2x MT7615 as wifi ?
Not sure of those details. You may need to contact mofinetwork.com to confirm.
i`m using visible,is that compatible with visible
It really works with any SIM but some of the carriers block the SIM when used in another device. Visible also limits bandwidth to 5Mbps.
I'm using visible too on a rural area with mofi 4500 it's working okay with two yagy antenna I get 25 to 40 down and 15 12 up
@@SeleTraining Visible is not limiting the speeds on the cell router that i have. Phone yes, router no. FWIW
@@BrettGadient That's interesting because I've heard from about 5 different people that are limited to 5. Might be a change to newer plans.
@@SeleTraining The TTL setting is what made the difference. It originally was throttled until I changed it. I have a friend using a Mofi with Visible as well. No cap on the speed. 80 down, 15 up. Like your videos...by the way
I bought the 5500....garrbage, sent it back and they claimed I scratched it and box broken so they deducted 60.00. Stay away.
Check out the Insty Connect.