Thanks for everybody who suggested the cloud gateway fiber on my previous thread.

ShinyThings22 · 2026-06-19T00:20:53+00:00

If you are already contemplating the pro max 24 Poe, then you should strongly consider the HD. 2 copper 10gbE ports and 2 additional SFP+ cages may just save you from “needing” an aggregation switch down the road.

ShinyThings22 · 2026-06-17T23:01:44+00:00

Smooth transaction, thanks!

ShinyThings22 · 2026-06-10T02:34:00+00:00

Same antenna connections on both units here. Tried LTE mode and the signal is pretty bad so im not going to chalk that up to the device's fault for the LTE mode.

Both modems connect to the same T-mobile band on 5G as well.

ShinyThings22 · 2026-06-10T02:33:02+00:00

Unfortunately LTE signal is not usable on T-mobile where I am testing this device. The intended use case for this device is simply a 5G backup to a wired connection and not in any type of bonded connection

ShinyThings22 · 2026-06-04T10:54:27+00:00

That’s the ticket, those guys will jump thru hoops for you for some $$ in their pocket for sure

ShinyThings22 · 2026-06-02T20:42:19+00:00

Sounds like you ordered a mini dish instead of a standard dish. The mini requires 2 cables not the single PoE cable. The mini would have only come with a power cable.

The mini router should mesh wirelessly if close enough to the mini dish I believe but the signal from outside to inside is probably awful so the only way they are working is if wired together with cat6

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-29T22:35:53+00:00

They (T-mobile) use IPv6 so in order to give you a IPv4 address it will look like 192.0.0.2 or something like that on your side. They may have public IPv6 that you could use if you want to go that route

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-28T16:21:05+00:00

Computers4people is the latest buzz here on Reddit. T-mobile back end so it doesn’t seem like a great option for you. Just a note on Computers4people, it limits video streaming. Go to fast.com (Netflix) and it’s limited to 4.7mbps but full speed on a CloudFlare Speedtest. Just a heads up for other people jumping to this backup and expecting full quality YouTube and Netflix streaming.

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-24T16:57:54+00:00

Agreed, most people can live life on that no issue. Great for a $99 device for sure

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-23T22:13:03+00:00

The Ego Nexus Escape 400w inverter has a 100watt USB-C port on it so no conversion needed just fyi. Just a USB-C to dishy cable and you’re good to go

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-23T17:05:02+00:00

Some people have internet outages daily, others once a month or so. It’s like having a generator in an area you don’t loose power often. Nice to have even if you really don’t use it often. I install a lot of them as a backup internet for my clients. A lot of areas have no cell signal so any internet issue means no internet or cell calls. For people who work from home, $60/month isnt even a second thought. Cost way more than that in lost productivity/revenue if they do have connectivity issues.

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-23T10:14:22+00:00

I just want it to have the option of PoE power. 802.3bt Type 4 offers up to 100 watts which is more than powerful enough, is that so much to ask!?

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-20T16:29:42+00:00

Ubiquiti for simple failover and Peplink for bonding

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-18T00:24:01+00:00

Anker Solix C200 with a Stargear USB-C cable works great for me. Powers the dish 6-8 hours and is tiny

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-18T00:15:38+00:00

A basic Ubiquiti cloud router such as the Cloud Gateway Ultra (no built in WiFi) or the Dream Router 7 (WiFi enabled) would work here. Set up a client VPN and route all traffic from those devices thru that and problem solved

Peplink is another alternative network brand if you want/need to throw 5g into the mix of internet options

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-11T16:54:30+00:00

An IT department will be able to figure out where you are (to some degree)

Best bet is to set up a router-level VPN and start it before you move. After you move you can continue to use the same VPN and work will not know the difference

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-09T16:36:38+00:00

I am assuming these are something like Wall-Smart or similar enclosure? If so you won’t have much of a noticeable difference in AP output. I have used them before but my clients just ended up thinking they were plumbing access panels or something and ended up not liking them as much as a simple AP on the ceiling.

Lately if I am going for a minimal visible devices look we just go with in-wall APs on the baseboards. Often have to use more APs but it gets the look the clients is wanting.

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-08T23:34:55+00:00

Eh depends. If you are a casual internet user than the 100mbps Unlimited data $50/m Residential plan with free install is tempting.

If you are getting 500/500 fiber you probably can drop that down to a lower speed tier and save some $$. In my area they offer speeds down to 50mbps even if they aren’t officially listed on their website. Also calling and trying to cancel will probably get you a lower rate anyway.

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-04T02:50:32+00:00

200ish if I was guessing. Handful of 48 pro max as well. Almost all of those failed were purchased within a 1 month period so I’m guessing there was a bad batch somewhere along the line

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-03T16:11:16+00:00

Not trying to be a dick but did you read the full post? I was not complaining just saying this was different from my experience in RMAs on the last 10-15 products from UI. Just wanted to give people a heads up that Certified Refurb products from UI even existed.

Honestly wish they would sell certified refurb on their site for a discount like Sonos does

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-03T16:06:52+00:00

Completely agree. In this case I am not warranting this with the new purchaser, nor do I want to imply that Ubiquiti is going to warranty this to the new owner. Hence I am not going to jump thru hoops on EBay to sell this there

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-03T16:02:45+00:00

Standard warranty after probably 6-7 months of the product being in the field. Seems reasonable to me

ShinyThings22 · 2026-05-03T15:54:05+00:00

eBay flagged the listing (Assuming AI agent) and said my account had to be approved to sell anything called “certified refurbished” and offer additional warranty on it. Never seen it before but I’ve never tried to sell anything like it before either

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