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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.
iTinkeralot (great handle), thanks for all the information and an explanation of the metrics. As I said before, I am a bit surprised at just how good the gateway performs. We live in S. Florida in a 2200 sf house with hurricane impact windows. The gateway itself is relegated to our entertainment center where it has access to Ethernet. My project over the next couple of days is to see if converting Apple TV and a few other devices to wireless would allow me to untether it from Ethernet and experiment with the gateway in different areas of the house. I also have access to the attic. I once put an old Linksys router up there for wireless coverage and it worked great! My phone does get 5G in the house, but apparently it's not a strong enough signal for the gateway.
We don't have many choices for ISPs in this area. It's either Xfinity or AT&T. Xfinity has very good bandwidth (800-1Gb) but expensive. In addition, every 12 months I have to play the game of "what will you charge me this year." Add to that the inevitable outages with Xfinity and AT&T and you'll understand what pushed me to try the T-Mobile gateway.
We're a two-person household with plenty of devices. As an ex-IT guy, I too love to tinker with technology. We have a few computers, iPads, iPhones and Apple watches, Amazon Echo devices in multiple locations and smart switches and smart plugs throughout the house. The two TVs are set up for streaming with Apple TV. Even the garage door has a Nexx opener! According to the gateway, it is connected to 45 devices.
While the performance of the T-Mobile gateway is obviously slower than Xfinity, it surprised me with just how well it serves out needs. The gateway's wireless is as good as the TP-Link router we were using, which is the reason I chose not to put it into AP mode.
I'm going to give it another week before I make my final decision as to whether to return the gateway to T-Mobile or keep it and dump Xfinity. If I had to make the decision today, I'd keep the gateway.
Here are a couple screen snaps of the metrics for the gateway. Not ideal per your analysis, but still giving me very good performance. (That 1-bar is 5G) Thanks for all your insight and expertise. It is greatly appreciated!
