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Cudy AC1200 Cellular Modem/Router with WiFi
Hello. I purchased this Cudy AC1200 Router/Modem and got an Internet-only prepaid plan with TM. However, I can't do services that can be had with a normal Internet connection from cable or DSL! El ...
You have made the correct observation, “Cellular home internet is totally a different animal!”
Even if you setup the T-Mobile home internet gateway you would possibly find your communication with the cameras, garage door, thermostat etc… are yet another challenge in some cases. Due to the way T-Mobile uses CGNAT and the firewall rules you will not be able to do port forwarding to get access remote. There is another solution but it is more cost and well technical effort so might also not be a solution you want to get into.
You might be better off using the existing solution while you have the house on the market and leverage the T-Mobile solution temporarily in the son's apartment until you resolve the sale and no longer need the cable solution at the house. You can use the T-Mobile home internet gateway solution, assuming there is T-Mobile home internet service at your son's apartment without a contract and have the flat autopay $50/month and then cancel at any time and return the T-Mobile gateway.
I assume the equipment from the cable company has a contract and fees and what not so why spend extra time fighting with things if you don't have to. Turn the solution around just a bit and it is a win.
