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Pepwave Router Question
I just purchased a Pepwave Max BR1 mini H3 for my RV. I assumed I could move the Sim from my iPad to the router. When I did this everything connected fine and good signal strength. But the speed is terrible. < .5mbps. Up and Down. When tested against my iPhone which was more like 10mbps Up and Down. I don't think it's the device because it connects okay. I assumed data was data and the Sim would work in the router. Any suggestions would help. I'm a newby without a clue.
Gracias,
Robert
formercanuck wrote:
You’re attempting to use a sim that is ‘configured’ by T-Mobile for an iPad on your router.
This is effectively working, HOWEVER, you're now using it as a wireless hotspot. Hotspots are typically limited (with many plans) to '3G' speeds. If your router had a screen and keyboard, it might actually get 10Mbps.
Yep, highly doubtful that Tmobile is going to give unlimited high speed hotpot data on a tablet plan that only costs $20 per month. Even the most expensive phone plan only gives 50 GB of high speed per month before throttling to 3G.
Resaa777 wrote:
formercanuck wrote:
You’re attempting to use a sim that is ‘configured’ by T-Mobile for an iPad on your router.
This is effectively working, HOWEVER, you're now using it as a wireless hotspot. Hotspots are typically limited (with many plans) to '3G' speeds. If your router had a screen and keyboard, it might actually get 10Mbps.
That may very well be the case. Although t-mobile advertises two 5g capable hot spots on their website.
Yes but all Tmobile hotspot plans are metered with the max being 10 GB of 5G for $30 per month.
formercanuck wrote:
You’re attempting to use a sim that is ‘configured’ by T-Mobile for an iPad on your router.
This is effectively working, HOWEVER, you're now using it as a wireless hotspot. Hotspots are typically limited (with many plans) to '3G' speeds. If your router had a screen and keyboard, it might actually get 10Mbps.
That may very well be the case. Although t-mobile advertises two 5g capable hot spots on their website.
formercanuck wrote:
You’re attempting to use a sim that is ‘configured’ by T-Mobile for an iPad on your router.
This is effectively working, HOWEVER, you're now using it as a wireless hotspot. Hotspots are typically limited (with many plans) to '3G' speeds. If your router had a screen and keyboard, it might actually get 10Mbps.
Yep, highly doubtful that Tmobile is going to give unlimited high speed hotpot data on a tablet plan that only costs $20 per month. Even the most expensive phone plan only gives 50 GB of high speed per month before throttling to 3G.
You’re attempting to use a sim that is ‘configured’ by T-Mobile for an iPad on your router.
This is effectively working, HOWEVER, you're now using it as a wireless hotspot. Hotspots are typically limited (with many plans) to '3G' speeds. If your router had a screen and keyboard, it might actually get 10Mbps.
