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Full configuration of DHCP and other network services
Is there a way to get into a configuration screen for the KVD21 5G Gateway? Ideally, I'd like to connect my gateway to an existing TP-Link router to supply wireless and DHCP. I can work around the wi...
Users do not have the ability to disable the DHCP on the gateway. The gateway cannot be configured in bridge mode either. Users can connect a second wireless router and have a double NAT solution but that is the only solution. If you go out watch the Nater Tater YouTube video you can see the workaround he has for disabling the wireless on the Arcadyan gateway. It is possible but T-Mobile does not promote this. Still it is a possible path to take. Nate clearly provides the information and it is not difficult.
Thank you both for you answers. For the time being, I've decided to completely disconnect the TP-Link router and only use the KVD21 5G Gateway. I am surprised at how good the wireless is from the device, as it certainly mimics the coverage I was getting from the TP-Link.
I use a couple network devices that really require Ethernet, like my Silicon Dust Homerun Tuner which I use with Plex. There is no wireless option on the Homerun tuner. I've also decided to keep my Apple TV 4K connected with Ethernet. I used both ports on the back of the KVD21 5G Gateway. One goes directly to the ATV 4K and the other to a Netgear 5-port 1 GB switch where I can use Ethernet as I see fit.
I was a bit disappointed that I can only get 3 bars with 4G on the gateway, but that still gives me over 50 mbs, more than enough for a 2-person household with no gamers. It's less expensive than Xfinity and doesn't suffer from the outages that Xfinity seems to constantly have in my area.
Has anyone tried a booster antenna for 5G? Do they work? Are they worth the investment?
