MoFi 5500 First Look and Speed Tests
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- 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.
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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.
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
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Good info! Glad to see some stats out there on the new gen mofi tech.
Thanks Jason. Great info! Thanks for sharing :)) Thumbs up!!
Great information. Would like to see more intuitive sessions in the future
Thanks for doing this head to head comparison. I've been trying to decide on a router.
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
Good to hear!
That's someone with a grandfathered Verizon plan I would actually love to check these out or review sometime.
A bit surprised that the insty connect didnt smoke the MOFI but this was very helpful. thanks!
The MOFI5500 with the EM7690 is $499.99 with free phone support and full features for life
The Insty Connect is $549.99 plus charges you yearly support fees and don't have 1/10 of the feature and stability as the MOFI
The EM7690 version uses a cat20 module and blows everything including Insty Connect antenna st up out of the park
The Insty Connect using a Cat 12 Quectel module that does not even have band 71
The 4500 is old but with 5500 with the EM7690 is the way to go!
@@danstrong3383 I now am using a MOFI 4500 that I got off of ebay for $200.00 and AT&T sim for $25.00 per month. Blown away by the speeds I get. But I think I am only a few miles from an AT&T tower.
@@affordabledesertliving3487 Definitely no trees blocking your way!
@@CringePanda No question.
Just ordered the mofi 5500 EM7690
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!!
I’m all for the Insty Connect now. It’s the best design and fastest option. A little more expensive but worth it.
any new settings on the MOFI-4500 with the Visible new network upgrade
Not that I am aware of but you can still and use a visible sim. The problem is that Visible limits your speed so it is not a good choice. You are better off sticking with one of the main carriers rather than the MVNO plans. Those put you last in priority and often throttle your speeds.
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!!
Make sure the APN is set correctly for AT&T besides just selecting the carrier. It's the broadband one. Also doublecheck that the SIM works in a phone first. It may not be activated or may be blocked. Once it works in a phone it should work in the MoFi.
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
I believe I used this adapter: amzn.to/3ckYQLD. But I also purchased a kit so I had other ones as well: amzn.to/3iid4At.
@@SeleTraining thanks always appreciate your quick responses.
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.
Looks interesting. I've gone with the Insty Connect LTE system with the built-in Angel Wing antenna design. The combination of antenna and ability to select the bands allows you to find the best connection in any location.
@@SeleTraining thank you for the reply.
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!
It may be a lose screw. I’d send it back right away if you have any issues with it.
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?
There is no wps button. Everything is controlled in the menu. For your initial setup you need to connect to the router with an Ethernet cable and then you can configure all the settings in the menu including wifi.
Just curious - what sort of terrain were you running this test from? Rural area or perhaps a national park? Thanks!
For this video the tests were done in a rural area. However, I ran a test in a national park earlier and actually had faster speeds. It depends on the local tower and some areas that are congested have slower speeds. That may be why I tend to get better performance in remote locations. I used AT&T on the Washington coast a couple days ago and got 150Mbps. T-Mobile had zero coverage in the area.
@@SeleTraining thanks for the response. I’m new to the mobile wifi community and your videos/product reviews have been very helpful. I bought a new cat 20 Mofi 5500 prior to even learning about Insty Connect so I’m gonna see how that works for me. I’ve only got a Verizon plan at the moment and while I know it’s recommended to have a few carriers to switch between, do you think it’s possible to do cell coverage research before heading to any given destination and then get a reliable signal? Or should I be looking for a secondary plan and/or a 2 modem router?
@@patrick4285 I use the campendium app to find a location. They show cell coverage from users so you can tell if you will have Internet when you get there.
How far from the cell tower where you? Was it line of sight or was their any tress? What was the weather?
Flat residential area with some trees and close to the tower but I’m in a busy area too.
I just moved to a rural area and am considering the mofi5500. I work from home zooming all day . Would you recommend this?
The MoFi 5500 works great for that as long as you have good cell coverage at your location. You also may want to consider the Insty Connect. I have videos on that router too.
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?
Get a basic unlimited plan not a hotspot plan. The TTL setting works on those to let you go past the data limit without throttling.
@@SeleTraining does the insty connect automatically go past data limit no throttle also?
@@kaspar_1982 Yes, if you set the TTL to 65 it will work the same as the MoFi and not throttle once you go over the data cap.
@@SeleTraining found it just 65 or the choice given linux-2 65.....so i did both and found linux-2 65 better in my case, its like uncapping a fire hose thanks again. went back to custom 65 seems to work better.
@@kaspar_1982 On the Insty Connect you want to go to the Current LTE SIM Profile and click on the Advanced Tab. In the TTL setting choose Linux-2 65.
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
Any regular SIM will work but Verizon is picky about the IMEI matching when the SIM is used in alternate devices. Also make sure it’s not a prepaid plan. Those get blocked.
Thanks for the info I think I will try AT&T,it sounds like your saying that IMEI will not be an issue with AT&T, and probably would be with Verizon . Thanks for all your great Videos I couldn’t do it with out them.
Does this have the same ttl setting like the 4500?
Yes
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
Yes, that will work.
Does the new 5500 offer the Linux 65 setup like the 4500?
Yes it works the same.
Hope your RV is gettińg / has gotten all repaired & squared away for you!
Yes. It’s better than before with a new roof and more solar.
Will the carrier able to recognize this as data device only (IMEI) once you insert activated cell phone sim into this router?
The carrier does detect the device but it still works for data use because of the TTL setting and let’s you go past the data limit without throttling.
Does the wifi data we use count against regular unlimited data or limited hotspot data?
Your carrier will count all data used but if you have the TTL setting at 65 it will allow you to go past the data cap without throttling. Without the TTL setting it will fill up the hotspot data limit and throttle down to super slow speeds.
@@SeleTraining Do you have a video on how to set the TTL setting at 65?
@@knowledgeispowersquare Take a look at the setup video czcams.com/video/ZVfLvBdrnag/video.html. You can see where the TTL setting is located in the MoFi menu. Just choose Linux-65
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?
The problem is that many carriers will block the SIM when it is used in a device other than the original phone. They do that much more frequently with the prepaid plans and even more with small carriers. Also, those prepaid plans are last in line for data access on the towers so you get the slowest speed. Straight Talk usually limits you to 5Mbps as well. I use AT&T and T-Mobile. I was able to get a $20/mo AT&T iPad data plan directly from the AT&T store and it works great. My recommendation right now is the Insty Connect over the MoFi.
I've got an old grandfathered plan with unlimited internet with the m1100 service. Would be great just to pop that sim into a better device and have it work. The issue with that device is simply connectivity. It stinks. Spotty, often dropped connection. I'm in a wooded, hilly rural area with the closest tower 3 miles away and a second around 9 miles. I definitely need a device that can be used with external antennas for better service
@@SeleTraining The plans that At&t offer seem to be much higher even for the limited data plans. Did you negotiate and will it take going to the store to get a small unlimited plan? The cheapest at this point is around $65 for a non-prepaid. Any advice would help. Thanks, your videos are great
@@marlag.9632 Ask for an iPad unlimited data plan for $20. Not all stores carry that one but if you look around you can find it. It throttles after 50GB but with the TTL setting it will go beyond that limit.
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
Often with Visible or Verizon they will block the SIM when it is used in another device. Check it again in a phone to make sure it still works. Then you just set the correct carrier and scan for bands. If the bands show up then it is reading the SIM correctly. Otherwise it is an issue with the carrier setting.
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 😉
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.
I have the EM7411 but I suspect the menu settings are all the same as the EM7690. The trick with carrier aggregation is that the tower dictates which bands you can aggregate and it's fairly automatic. You can go to the advance band select and choose just the bands you want to make available for aggregation but the tower will ultimately control which ones can aggregate. If you don't see aggregation your best bet is to get two Yagi antennas or something like that so you can point them to a specific tower for aggregation. It may be your closest tower is limited.
Thanks for replying to my comment. I guess this new new mofo is not as fast like it says on their website. When I use it, the most I get during the afternoon hours is less than 10mbs. I used to get more than that with my old mofi4500 sim 7. Also when I check the signal strength on the mofi5500 EM7690, there is a part that says "carrier aggregation: NOT ACTIVE". Also I'm on an unlimited plan with T-Mobile.
@@aliascantante1993 Speed is very much dependent on the tower and bands you are able to connect to. Make sure you select multiple bands in the advanced band selection so that it can do aggregation.
@@SeleTraining Yes I did select the bands. The closest tower is 1 mile away and it has bands 4,12,66, 71. And this modem supposedly can do 5 bands. So I have those 4 selected and when I go and check, it still says the same thing, "carrier aggregation (inactive)". I'm actually been messaging back and forth via email with their customer support team, and they have given me 3 separate "beta" software updates and nothing changes. This is starting to not look good.
Just go the em7690 and my speeds went up from 12 to 80
I read a lot before buying and looked into carrier aggregation and it would depend on your cell tower and plan
Did you try to take yours to a another location and see if the speeds will be faster?
My older units is not even in the same league as this 5500
I have a big question. Where I can get an Angel Wings Antenna?
The Angel Wing antenna is designed for the Insty Connect system. It’s not for the MoFi.
@@SeleTraining I see thanks
The reason I was asking you is because I have the MoFi and the results are sucks. I try so many antennas and no results. May be I try the one you using before I throw this thing to the trash can.
If you are in an area with limited connectivity to the cell tower you can use a directional antenna to improve the signal. However if the issue is that the tower is too far away or is too busy you may not be able to improve the signal with an antenna. My testing shows that the Insty Connect or the new MoFi 5500 has improved speeds too.
@@SeleTraining thanks I’m gonna give another try
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.
It’s most likely that Verizon has blocked your SIM. Verizon will do that sometimes if the IMEI does not match. It’s not an issue with the other carriers. You may want to call them to unlock it but unless they can update the SIM it can be an issue.
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
The new MoFi won’t have WiFi by default. You’ll probably need to connect by cable to enable the WiFi but the SIM will swap right over.
@@SeleTraining I guess what I mean to say is once I remove the sim from the 4500 I won't have internet. So if I connect laptop to 5500 via cable will I be able to set up 5500 without an internet connection? Thank u
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?
I only have the one Proxicast antenna. I’m also in close proximity to the tower so the antenna is less of an issue. Plus adding a second would price the MoFi much higher as a comparison . Tough call but I felt the setup was even between the two.
My understanding of MIMO technology is that multiple antennas affect the effective and therefore throughput, not signal strength. So it would seem that multiple antennas would have an advantage over one regardless of how strong the signal is. That being the case, the 5500 would have been handicapped by not having multiple antennas like the Insty Connect did. The difference would be even more pronounced since the Mofi is 4x4 MIMO
@@tedneb3459 this is true
I’m using a calyx institute sprint-T-Mobile SIM card do you know which apn to use
I believe it is r.ispsn
@@SeleTraining will this also wok on insty connect. May I have your email address t ask a couple of questions?
@@allanfriel7013 My email is available from the About tab on my channel page but you can certainly reply here with questions so other can benefit from them too.
@@allanfriel7013 The TTL and APN both work on the Insty Connect for just about any SIM and carrier.
How can someone get a one on one to make sure they're doing all this correctly?
I have a video on the setup steps for the MoFi 4500 which is almost identical as the 5500. czcams.com/video/ZVfLvBdrnag/video.html
@@SeleTraining I mean how can one get ahold to you to be able to talk to through voice guidance and questions to be able to set it up? I've watched the videos but I have so many questions and was just wondering about a direct line of communications and charges?
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
Just remember the EM7690 is not 5G. You’ll have to wait for the EM9191. I also question the pricing they have given for it. I will be surprised if they sell it for under $900 when it is finally out. I prefer an omnidirectional antenna for normal use while I travel. It’s easier than the directional.
@@SeleTraining Is the Angel Wing considered directional?
@@AC-Cowboy41 It is omnidirectional. Insty Connect does have an option for a directional antenna called the binoculars.
@@SeleTraining outstanding!! Was hoping it was.
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 .
You have to realize that most people aren’t comfortable customizing router firmware but it does work if you want to save a few bucks. Insty and MoFi both do customizations to the OpenWRT software too.
@@SeleTraining I’ve seen CZcamsrs pushing these Mofis for years, I often wonder if they are getting paid to do so. . That’s actually how I got one. But Anyone with a little knowledge knows they are way over priced and there are superior options available for less money. . I couldn’t in good conscious recommend these Mofis to anyone.
The MOFI5500 with the EM7690 is lighting fast and stable
No need for me to reinvent the wheel
MOFI is stable, fast and the price is great
At $499.99 that comes with the Sierra Wireless EM7690 and warranty and support, have no idea why would attempt to make my own?
@@danstrong3383 you have obviously drank the MOFI cool aid and have no idea about the details.
@@danstrong3383 my 5500 cat 20 is awesome
Good vid.. Wish I can find a good Tmobile unlimited plan.
You can get a regular cell phone plan and set the TTL to 65. That will allow you to go past the data cap without throttling.
@@SeleTraining Thank you..
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Will not work on many AT&T or Verizon data plans. Needs the PTCRB certification.
MoFi does have the certification
Is it good for Gaming?
Yes works great but you may need to open ports depending on the gaming needs.
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Think you could get better speeds with a directional antenna.
Yes, if the connection to the tower is an issue a directional antenna is an important solution.
Does it have unlimited data?
With the TTL setting you can go past the data cap without throttling. It’s essentially unlimited but I don’t recommend going over 500GB each month because that may get your sim blocked.
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.
I've been recommending the Insty Connect. It works much better. Check this out: czcams.com/video/NPQbHp-DylI/video.html
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.
I do like the Insty Connect better. I’m working on a review of the 5G right now
The EM7411 gets the full signal. I think you are doing something wrong.
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.
I've kept toying around with mine (the 5500 9191) and turned off all bands in the selective band lock. And now it weirdly says I have no assigned band, but then puts band 66 (for the first time ever) and also changed the operational mode to ENDC. I thought I would have 0 internet, but when I checked it it was at 60 mbps when I'm used to 15-25 mbps. This is after swapping my attennas over to the 5g low band 71 & N71 anntenas. The thing does seem to not select the 5g bands which is why I realized if I change the anntenas maybe it would force it to choose 5g? Its just strange because the thing says I have 0 signal, but my speeds are like 3x higher now
I claimed VPN + IP issue. It didn't work at all when I got 9191. They took 38days to fix and blamed me that I was wrong. ???? I didn't do anything. terrible company, they need a professional customer service who can normally able to communicate with their customer. I felt I was dealing with a drunk.
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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.
I have heard complaints about them. That is one reason I am recommending the Insty Connect now.
@@SeleTraining whats the best one capable with 5g if not the mofi 9191?
I really like it but im scared because of the heard reviews and customer support. Thanks