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Router on the Tmobile 5G gateway
Is there anyway to turn off the router broadcasting on the T-Mobile 5G Gateway device? I'd like to add my own router to it.
@Chocol8ChipTrip you can delete the SSIDs you setup using the T-Mobile Internet app - Home. > tap the Network link at the bottom, highlight the network and delete it. Then on your router list your SSIDs there. This is my process and it works fine. I have the Netgear MR60 mesh system. Make sure your router is connected to the TM gateway via ethernet cable.
Let us know if this works for you.
Depending on the router, you should be able to add a separate network. To your concern about the gateway running hot, the device will be fine in standard temperatures (60-80 degrees). To address that concern I purchased a USB powered fan and plugged it into the gateway so it turns on when it starts. It's quiet and keeps the gateway cool. Make sure you have a USB-C connector for the gateway. You can place it under the gateway and blower upwards or place it on top and suck the air out.
I hope this helps.
