LarryN Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Does the M2000 have external antenna ports? Could it be used with a signal booster? Thanks Quote 1977 GMC Eleganza II ARS WBOJOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technomadia Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, LarryN said: Does the M2000 have external antenna ports? Could it be used with a signal booster? Thanks No, it does not have antenna ports. It can be used with a booster, but a booster only covers some of T-Mobile's frequency bands and is not alway optimal for data performance. More on boosters: http://www.rvmobileinternet.com/boosters Quote Cherie & Chris (and Kiki *meow*) / Personal Blog: Technomadia.com Technomads (technology enabled nomads) since 2006Our Nomadic Fleet: RVs: Zephyr: 1961 GM 4106 bus conversion / Blooper: 2020.5 Winnebago Travato GL Boat: Y-Not: 1999 Bayliner 4788 Hosts of the Mobile Internet Resource CenterMobile Internet Information for RVers, Cruisers & Nomads Proud to be recognized as Escapee's Commercial Partners #773 / Escapees RVOU Instructors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Technomadia said: No, it does not have antenna ports. It can be used with a booster, but a booster only covers some of T-Mobile's frequency bands and is not alway optimal for data performance. More on boosters: http://www.rvmobileinternet.com/boosters We have a T-Mobile signal booster that works fairly well for 4G LTE but will not work for 5G. I have no idea if they offer an updated one for 5G or not. I do know when the M2000 does not receive a strong enough 5G signal it will revert to 4G LTE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Technomadia said: . . . and is not alway optimal for data performance. Are there conditions where a signal booster like weBoost 4G-X with an M2000 could result in less throughput than the M2000 alone with all else remaining the same? And mea culpa in advance if you say yes and point me toward your review. Quote Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technomadia Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Absolutely... the guide I linked to above goes over why boosters can result in lower data speeds in many situations. Especially with a 4x4 MIMO device like the M2000. View the 'MIMO vs Boosters' video within. Quote Cherie & Chris (and Kiki *meow*) / Personal Blog: Technomadia.com Technomads (technology enabled nomads) since 2006Our Nomadic Fleet: RVs: Zephyr: 1961 GM 4106 bus conversion / Blooper: 2020.5 Winnebago Travato GL Boat: Y-Not: 1999 Bayliner 4788 Hosts of the Mobile Internet Resource CenterMobile Internet Information for RVers, Cruisers & Nomads Proud to be recognized as Escapee's Commercial Partners #773 / Escapees RVOU Instructors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Well, I finally have the hotspot, it is working great and while speed goes down in the afternoon and early evening, everything is fine. HOWEVER, I can not get online account that I can see set up because I do not have a T-mobile cell phone! So if I want to change the credit card the monthly fee is charged to, I have to call in, etc. Over almost 2 hours being bounced from pillar to post today, and the people couldn't understand how I could have the hotspot but not a T-mobile phone! The reason I can't log in from my laptop is that they need a T-Mobile number to send a text to with the PIN number to enter to verify the account. AGGGGH! Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Barbaraok said: Well, I finally have the hotspot, it is working great and while speed goes down in the afternoon and early evening, everything is fine. HOWEVER, I can not get online account that I can see set up because I do not have a T-mobile cell phone! So if I want to change the credit card the monthly fee is charged to, I have to call in, etc. Over almost 2 hours being bounced from pillar to post today, and the people couldn't understand how I could have the hotspot but not a T-mobile phone! The reason I can't log in from my laptop is that they need a T-Mobile number to send a text to with the PIN number to enter to verify the account. AGGGGH! You do have a T-Mobile number, the device is assigned one. Does it require text message or just a confirmation? I only ask because as a T-Mobile customer I am (depending on what I am doing) offered verification by text or email. If that is not an option would call T-Mobile tech support as I am sure they can help get it all set up for you. Oh, and the online account is also good to track your usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, Chalkie said: You do have a T-Mobile number, the device is assigned one. Does it require text message or just a confirmation? I only ask because as a T-Mobile customer I am (depending on what I am doing) offered verification by text or email. If that is not an option would call T-Mobile tech support as I am sure they can help get it all set up for you. Oh, and the online account is also good to track your usage. I have spent over 4 hours over the past few days trying to get it fixed. The problem is establishing the setup to be able to look at the account from my computer. I have the hotspot, it is working, just can't look at the account from my notebook computer because I can't log into the account because they can't sent a text to the hotspot phone number. Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Barbaraok said: I have spent over 4 hours over the past few days trying to get it fixed. The problem is establishing the setup to be able to look at the account from my computer. I have the hotspot, it is working, just can't look at the account from my notebook computer because I can't log into the account because they can't sent a text to the hotspot phone number. Barb, I did some messing around with my hotspot and you CAN receive messages on it IF you know the number. I was able to send some test text messages to mine. If you go to the main screen hit Menu. Then scroll down and you will see Messages and it is there you will see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangodon Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 My hotspot devices are also capable of receiving text messages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 I had absolutely no difficulty setting up my online account using only the phone number assigned to my SIM and M2000 hotspot. That account now covers both of my two 100GB accounts. I did the whole thing online without the help of Customer Service. Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Chalkie said: Barb, I did some messing around with my hotspot and you CAN receive messages on it IF you know the number. I was able to send some test text messages to mine. If you go to the main screen hit Menu. Then scroll down and you will see Messages and it is there you will see them. I just figured out that using the mobile.hotspot website that I can see some text messages that have been sent by T-Mobile (welcome, etc.) to my hotspot, so tomorrow I'll try again with T-mobile to see if I can set it up the website login. Can't read messages on my device, but maybe since I have gotten some information from them on it they can help me set it up. Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Barbaraok said: Can't read messages on my device, but maybe since I have gotten some information from them on it they can help me set it up. If the messages on the device are too small for you to read you can log into the device itself via the device Admin screen at my.mifi/ and read them on your computer screen. Note: You must be connected to the internet via the device for that to work. If you have not downloaded the Owners Manual yet you can find it here M2000 Manual and it tells about the Admin Website starting at page 28. Edited February 26, 2021 by Chalkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleSimo Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Is this plan still available? Looking at the prepaid site mentioned a bunch, I'm now seeing a top plan of 50gb for $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted April 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/t-mobile-prepaid-and-metro-by-t-mobile-discontinue-100gb-mobile-internet-data-plans/ - The postpaid plan is still available. Quote 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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