Unleashing Lightning-Fast Internet in Rural Areas with Cudy P5 5G Router: A Complete Review!
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- Опубликовано: 7 дек 2022
- Best Rural Router Cudy P5 5G Router 4x4 MIMO
I have had the opportunity to test this router out and it has been one of the best cellular routers on the market. Cudy is not sponsoring this video, I paid for the P5 myself and Cudy is not aware of this video and does not have a say about what I talk about.
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Hardware
CPU Qualcomm IPQ5018 (Dual Core 1GHz)
5G Quectel 5G Module (Qualcomm X62)
DRAM 256MB DDR3
Flash 128MB Nand
4 x GbE RJ45 1 GbE WAN/LAN + 3 GbE LAN
SIM card slot 2 x SIM Slots (Nano)
Button 1 x WPS Button & 1 x Reset Button
Antennas 2 x Fixed WiFi Antennas & 4 x Detachable Cellular Antennas
LED LED indicators (Power,WiFi,Internet,Signal)
Data Speeds
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz (802.11ax/n/g/b, MIMO 574Mbps)
5GHz (802.11ax/ac/n/a, MIMO 2402Mbps)
5G Module(RM520N) 5G SA Sub-6: Max. 2.4Gbps (DL)/900Mbps (UL)
Sub-6 GHz 5G NSA Sub-6: Max. 2.8Gbps (DL)/550Mbps (UL)
LTE-FDD: Max. 1.6Gbps(DL)/200Mbps (UL)
WCDMA: Max. 42 Mbps (DL)/5.76 Mbps (UL)
Mobile Frequency Bands
5G Module Model RM520N
5G NR 3GPP Release 15 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz
5G NR SA&NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n13/n14/n18/n20/n25/n26/n28/n29/
n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n70/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78/n79;
DL 4 ×4 MIMO n1/ 2/ 3/ 7/ 25/ 30/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 48/ 66/ 70/ 77/ 78/ 79
UL 2 ×2 MIMO n38/ 41/ 48/ 77/ 78/ 79
LTE Category DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18
LTE-FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/
B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66/B71;
LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48; LAA: B46;
DL 4 ×4 MIMO B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 7/ 25/ 30/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 42/ 43/ 48/ 66
WCDMA Bands B1/B2/B4/B5/B8/B19
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Where are the AT Commands? I thought you said there was a link?
@@lukethompson5558 Hi Luke, I sure did say that and that it would be in the description which it is. but here ya go 192.168.10.1/cgi-bin/luci/admin/network/gcom/atcmd
@@CouchPotatoCafe Thank you for clarifying and always being willing to be helpful and kind. How would I go about asking you some further questions?
You killed that!
I'm waiting for the SDx62 chip to be available in them. Should be out any day now.
Thanks again for the great information.
You bet!
Great ! I have the Cody 4G LTE and is awesome
Thank you for the video couch I like mine too cudy 5G
Thanks for watching!
Good afternoon thanks for showing need a good one .
Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!
congratulations for the video!!, which one do you recommend me to buy between cudy's LT700 and LT12?, I will only use it for internet browsing, Netflix etc.. I don't want to spend a lot of money, in my city there is no 5G at the moment, and greetings from Italy.
Hello, Love Italy! If you don't need 5G then don't spend the money on the higher end 4g router either. Check out these two that may work for you amzn.to/3Ty6Tut or amzn.to/4cbu2Kt but if you are wanting the Cudy I would go with the 700 Hey thanks for watching!
HI. thanks for the really clear video.
I don't know if someone has already asked you but is it possible to do cell lock (not band lock) through AT commands?
Thanks a lot, bye! Mario from Italy....
Hi Mario, this might help www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Cellular%20Modules/AT_Commands_Reference_Guide_r0.pdf
Thanks for that AT/CLI URL in the description. I am debating on buying this router, just need to confirm a few more things on the WiFi side before I pull the tigger and buy it. Great job on the video.
Glad I could help! Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!
dang I missed the sale for this router. Price is kinda steep for me now, guess I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the video though appreciate it!
Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!
Very good video !!!
Thank you very much! thanks for watching
have you done any product reviews of these cheaper cell Mimo outside antennas ? like take that nice waveform and do a side by side test with a cheap knock off ?
Hi Chad, I have tested the cheaper antennas but have not done a side by side for the waveform as of yet.
Thank you sir
Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!
Nice quiet area
Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!
Hi, thank you for the video. I just purchased this exact same router and it works extremely well. I tried two different SIM cards, one for the 4G network and one for the 5G Network and they both connected flawlessly. There was not that much difference between speeds, the 5G produced about 20 MB more but that could be where I've got the router placed to my house. If you're looking for a good solution for high-speed internet this is a winner
Thanks for sharing Nathan, I really like it too.
How did you get the sim cards? Were they directly sold from AT&T?
I want to use Verizon with it. So do you use a regular phone sim or like a prepaid ?
Thanks for the vid. I get my Cuddy today and will use this to guide me. I wonder if I should go in and change the IEMI "before" I put the SIM in as to not let Visible see that I am trting to use a 4g router
I can't say to modify the IMEI in any way but I would say I would
@@CouchPotatoCafe haha, you are a very smart man..
What are your thoughts on GL.iNet GL-X3000 (Spitz AX) compared the Cudy?
If you are talking about this one amzn.to/48GYev8 I like it plus it's like $50 less then the cudy amzn.to/3rG597j I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
How did you get to the AT Command screen, i only saw you paste a link to get to it, how do you get to that screen manually?
But in the video I also said it was in the description , yeah no worries just check out the description area
Need the best router to replace my Verizon FIOS stock routers. Wats ur top few hopefully under $200. Thanks, I click like on all ur vids and had used ur suggestion for my IP tv over 1.5yrs ago I think, with tivi mate. Sometimes it has its quirks, but has been awesome!!!! And I've tried many! THANK YOU!!!!
Hey D,
Linksys EA9500: amzn.to/3X34dnt This router has excellent range and is suitable for larger homes.
Netgear Nighthawk X10: amzn.to/3ClE37D This is a high-performance router with fast speeds and advanced features.
TP-Link Archer AX11000: amzn.to/3X2MrRd This router works very well and has a reasonable price.
Ultimately, the best router for you will depend on your specific needs and budget.
This may be an uneducated question. However, where do I get a sim for a cell router? I looked on my AT&T app and it seems like everything is for cell phone devices or tablets.
Hi Brett, check this video out ruclips.net/video/o7O5l8IBmrE/видео.html
I have Verizon 5g home internet. Would my sim work in this and increase speeds if I upgrade plan to home plus? I can tell my router is capped because it really wants to go past 350mbps and wondering if this will work
The short answer is I don't know! The router can handle much much more than that but I am not sure if the service is going to be more or not. I do know that the Verizon router is okay but limited so what I can advise is if there is more data speeds available the P5 will give it to you. Be sure to match IMEI
So I just bought one of these and I’m getting only 4-7 down and 2-9 up which antenna did you use thanks
Hi Lag, here ya go ruclips.net/video/2lL5hku7pus/видео.html
@CouchPotatoCafe Great informative review as always! I live rural as well. I can however get 5G Verizon off my back deck. What external Antenna would you reckoned without breaking the bank for the Cudy?
Thanks for sharing! I love this one and use it personally. ruclips.net/video/2lL5hku7pus/видео.html
When visible upgraded there sim, it no longer works in my Mofi 4500. Any ideas?
Unfortunately no, without being able to modify the 4500 Visible has detected those routers. As per this video I upgraded and went to this router and Visible worked better then the mofi but since my rural location my AT&T works much better then the Visible.
THX 😊
No problem 😊
Does this unit do bridge mode? I want to use my own Wi-Fi network and avoid double NAT.
Unfortunately, No.
I live in finland and i have telia what should i put ttl to?, dns operator recommends 300 seconds...
TTL is 64 and 65 in USA but check with others in your area to confirm
@couchpotatocafe Would I need to change the IMEI number if I'm using a SIM card from an iphone I no longer plan to use?
It depends on the carrier but as far as the router it doesn't know if it's a IOS or Android. I would mod the IMEI to match the card just to be sure. It's very easy to do on this model
Hi I bought a cudy p5 it works great but I can't understand the cell id value "4D3EC12" in the status menu to see which tower the modem is connected to.
Since this is a lengthy answer I will direct you to wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=705 that should help
@@CouchPotatoCafe thanks
Good video! I'm soon gonna be moving to a Rural Area soon and am gonna be in need of help with getting the best internet I can. This router is definitely something I'm looking at besides Starlink RV. What else would I need with this router to get things going? I don't wanna be limited on data nor speeds and also don't wanna pay an arm and a leg every month. Thanks in advance for the help! Cell towers in my area that work best are Verizon and I would think AT&T. AT&T being a bit further out than Verizon for me.
Both Verizon and AT&T have their Home Internet setup that may work better for you, as far as doing it with the p5 and AT&T tablet plan take a look here at this video that may help. ruclips.net/video/o7O5l8IBmrE/видео.html But I would use the P5 over the M1
@@CouchPotatoCafe Verizon doesn't support my area sadly nor does AT&T. The only option I have is the p5 with the tablet plan you mentioned. Are the speeds sufficient enough to make it work?
@@iceyboneshredderr They are for me, sure I would like 800 down but that a long time from now but the 70 to 100 does everything household wide.
@@CouchPotatoCafe Thanks for your help! It's definitely gonna feel different going from 500+ on average for my PC down to there. I imagine it's gonna be split-up between the devices in the household. We got 2-3 gaming PC systems along with a TV or 2 for streaming movies and shows.
Is there any special setup using a Visible and/or $20 unlimited tablet AT&T SIMs?
No special set up but you might look into the IMEI number as mentioned
Have you tried with visible? Does this router bypass the cap speed?
Does Cudy P5 Router have Reverse Polarity Damage protection system?
Not a lot of them do but you should run your system through a surge bar which does have it
Thank you for the video. I have been using the CUDY AC1200 LT500 4GLTE version with my AT&T sim card and it's worked great. I'd like to upgrade to 5G since I live near a tower. Will this work the same as my previously mentioned router? Also, have you tried the Yeacomm 5G Modem AX3600 WiFi-6 Router
Hi Nathan, I would say yes the ease of using is the same but the P5 seems to be much faster even on LTE. As fr as the Yeacomm 5G I have not been able to test it, They were supposed to send me one when they were released to test but nothing. The problem with the Yeacomm is there are so many fakes out there with less quality and performance, be sure to purchase from a certified seller.
@@CouchPotatoCafe I bought both so I could test drive both of them. One or both will be returned based off performance
@@CouchPotatoCafe Tested the Yeacomm 5G (and I guess i'm not getting a true 5G reception in my area bc it doesn't connect to 5G. Ran a speedtest and got 77.48 up/24.17 down. Not fast enough to stream HD (720p60) on my TV without buffering which is what I was hoping for.
@@CouchPotatoCafe Interesting. I just ran the speedtest with the Cudy P5 and my speeds were slower than they were with the Yeacomm 5G. I had 48.12 up/16.12 down. Same sim card
@@nstevens81e Did you dial in the band locks etc. Hey choose which ever one does the best for your carrier and location!
is there anyway to change the MTU settings on this software?
Yes you can
Can you recommend me other wifi router that support or have a simcard slot please?
There are many, what are you looking to do with it, what type of service in your area? Stuff like that
Do You think that Zyxel FWA510 could be better than Cudy P5?
I have not played with that model but have with that company, they do make pretty good products. I have talked with a friend that deals with them and he said between those two you maybe happier with the cudy overall.
What is the difference and pros & cons of single sim vs dual sim routers? 🤔
If you have two sims you can switch back and forth as you wish or use the second as a fail over connection.
Hello, may you explain me how the HNAT/QoS settings work?
Br
HNAT is a solution offered for SIP clients who connect from a location behind a router (ISP, MPLS, etc.) that performs NAT to the all the traffic, including SIP, BUT without being aware of the SIP content (and therefore not changing it as it is expected).
This will cause problems in the process of SIP handling (phones unable to register, one-way audio).
The QoS (Quality of Service) feature allows you to prioritize the internet traffic of specific devices to guarantee a faster connection when you need it the most. The router has preset an appropriate bandwidth allocation policy, so you don’t need to set different priorities for all devices. Simply set the desired device to High Priority and set how long you want it to remain the high priority, then the device will be allocated with more bandwidth when the network is overloaded
@@CouchPotatoCafe But where can I set a device to High Priority on Cudy?
Does visible still work in this and how do we set it up? It has been a few years since I set up the mofi as you directed and I can’t remember all the set up requirements
Visible works with the Mofi4500 still but at it's capped hotspot speeds but if you are on the P5 then run the AT Command as mentioned and the Visible is still strong and running fast.
@@CouchPotatoCafe I looked in the description for how to run at commands but can’t find it. Not sure I understand how to do that as I am thinking of getting the cudy p5 but not sure all the set up is clear
@@FreyjaVonSpiegel it's the link provided while you are logged into the admin of the P5 router to get the AT Command line at 192.168.10.1/cgi-bin/luci/admin/network/gcom/atcmd When ready google "at commands change imei"
Did you ever connect the yagi to the Cudy p5? I need to boost my uplink to a mere 1.1 mbps.
I have the yagi and the p5 how do I connect the 2? Do I use the signal booster? Please and thank you.
If your running the dual Yagi both at 45 degress two lines coming in go to port 0 and 1 and you can run the AT command AT+QCFG="lte4x4mimo/disable",1 to disable the 4x4 MIMO function
@@CouchPotatoCafe I have only one yagi with a booster from surecall. That being said, which port do I use and will the booster harm the p5
Thanks so much
@@CouchPotatoCafe and I am not familiar with the AT command. 😕
@@Sarons-rv5hm best way to learn is google "at commands for router" you could also contact Cudy support and/or the Yagi support for a walk through on how.
Are you using att sim?
Hi Omar, yes I am
So if you cannot get 5G , would the Cudy Cudy AX1800 be the same ? I ask because its a lot cheaper
High Chad, even though my 5G is spotty here I chose to go with the P5 because the race for carriers getting 5G coverage out to rural areas is heating up big time. I just want to be ready and not spend twice but to your question is yes. Although if you just want the 4G version I would really suggest getting the 4x4 mimo such as this one amzn.to/3V8fJN5
@@CouchPotatoCafe Yes I was looking for 4x4 mimo I just was seeing the 5g cudy was like 500 plus $ , when on eBay has the 4G version for low 300s$ range ( amazon still wants 429$ ish ) and where we are at , we are over 10 or 12 miles direct line of sight from the only cell tower in our area and even when it gets 5G I just don't think 5G will reach out to us..
Do you need to turn modem router off when not online?
I never turn mine off, it controls my whole house .
I don't see the AT-command list.. Anyone have a link to it?
If you are talking about the link to the AT Command on this router I have it in the discription as mentioned, but if you are looking for AT Commands functions then google "AT-command list" and there are a number of website for that. Hope this helps
thanks for at command i used at comand to change my IMEI number To My Phones Number so Services Providers See it as phone and not a router
Expensive router but if it's your best option for internet once it's paid for your all set and sounds like the monthly fees are quite reasonable.
I try to buy my own gear when I'm paying for cable etc so I like the idea.
Absolutely, the router is well worth it if you price out 5G routers
You have options too cudy LT500 $120 and cudy lt18 $400+ and mofi5500 9191 5G is more expensive $699+ tax
Can this router act as a repeater or do WIFI as WAN?
It does have a WAN/LAN port but I do not think so as a repeater. Confirm with their support as they seem to have many updates.
It's funny my tmobile said my address wasn't available for there home internet so i purchased a cudy and put a sim card in. It works perfectly. Not sure why they said my address wasn't available. If you have phone cell service you should be able to get home internet modem cell service . Lol😂
Outstanding! Thanks for the info and support.
@Kenneth what data plan do you use for the T-Mobile home internet? I asked one of the guys at a brick and mortar location, and he checked my address, and said we weren't covered. I knew their site said I wasn't covered for 5G Home Internet, but their map did show 5G Extended in my area.
@@FlufferNutterSandwich I have had many viewers say even though they were not in a covered area they are getting some pretty good speeds with TM. I am not that fortunate
What download and upload speeds are you getting? Thanks!
464XCLAT supported?
From what I can see
The only problem with these Quectel modems is last time I used one they dropped carrier aggregation after 5 minutes. (LT18)
These routers should be setup to continually drop and reconnect a band so that CA stays active, but they aren't for some reason.
Thanks for the input and watching, I appreciate it!
Does e come with a sim card
Hi Donald, No you would need to get that from an existing phone or tablet plan from who services your area best.
How does this compare to MOFI 5500?
Hi Pat, I do like Mofi and their products but in my humble opinion I think the cudy p5 is a better deal overall.
I own a mofi5500 9191 5G too but I believe this one is much better and less expensive for sure but the mofi I own it's burn on lightning so i just have the mofi sitting there I don't wanna fix it no more because it's too expensive to fix
Hi I just got the cudy p5 and I run speedtest from my mobile 5g download speed 1.3gbps and with cudy 350mbps... why is that? They have something like a limit speed? Any help???
Have you modified the IMEI and TTL? Like most cell services are looking for this and will throttle services, try though your VPN and see if it is better and if is will be a throttling issue.
@CouchPotatoCafe how can I modify the imei? I purchase the cudy router from Greece I had previous a zte 5g router and automatically I had 1gbps speed
If you haven't done the latest firmware update which will have the AT Command under the cellular section but here ya go 192.168.10.1/cgi-bin/luci/admin/network/gcom/atcmd
enter this command and enter your imei number where it is in the command line
AT+EGMR=1,7,"IMEINUMBER"@@AlexAlex-qd6dk
@CouchPotatoCafe I have the latest firmware update and I follow your instructions. I got a message ok but the same problem with the speed
Did you reboot router? Did you try with VPN? @@AlexAlex-qd6dk
What is the best t mobile sim plan to use with cudy?
Any truly unlimited unthrottled (no caps) plan will work which means most of the tablet addon plans are what you may want to look for.
I want to try the visible Sim. What visible plan did you get ?
And you use 65ttl & hl ?
Thanks
@@d804boy Do to where I live I went with the lower plan and since I have been with them they actually lowered my cost to match the previous plan as a bonus. If you live where you can get 5G then the upper plan would be my choice
My CUDY just says interface “4G6” instead of having an IP I cannot get the internet to work on AT&T any suggestions? Thank you.
Some AT&T plans require activation at the store? This usually happens when people buy the 50gb Prepaid data plan from AT&T
@@CouchPotatoCafe I have the unlimited tablet plan, I think they might have flagged my sim when I put it in the CUDY, ever since I can’t get the data to work on any of the devices I put it in. I’ve had the sim for maybe 2 years now
@@reapinuponu6035 It's possible but the prepaid and the post paid plans are different. Be sure to repair the IMEI prior to inserting the Sim
@@CouchPotatoCafe okay thank you, I ordered another $20 tablet plan post paid and should get the SIM today or tomorrow, I tried to change the IMEI without the SIM card inserted but it just kept saying error. But this was after I had already inserted it once before.
@@reapinuponu6035 I would do a factory reset on it then try it again. Be sure to enter the AT comand correctly or it will throw an error and if you are copy and paste try entering it manually
i just bought this router, the guy at tmobile said i needed to connect to their device for it to work?They sent me a t-mobile sim car but it will not connect to internet. Is this true, anyone know? T-mobile home internet Sales dept and tech support workers are (apparently) not aware of this router. Thanks in advance for any info.
Here ya go www.cudy.com/newsinfo/4638036.html
Thanks a lot for that link Jim, you're a king for doing this!
can it change the imei?
Very easy
If you can't pee off your front porch, then your neighbors are way too close! LOL! ;-)
There is still no 5G where I am today. But hey, 4GLTE is fine for my needs honest.
LOL, I have said the exact same thing. I like living out and away. It does take away some convenience but worth it.
So how much this cost?
Depends on where you buy it and what time to catch a sale. amzn.to/3Y44DLK
Amazon's website gives a WARNING! - Frequently Returned Item
Never seen that before
Mine still working great, but I have read that some buy from ebay and switch out the modem and send them back.
Do some research it’s on anything returned more than 20% of sales not a big deal sense everyone uses Amazon as a trial service lol
Thanks for more great work Jim :) Aussie Dave in PA here,... Thanks to your tip on the Visible TCL 20A phone & the new Visible network crossover video I am tethering to my PC & enjoying RUclips video's in HD 1080P as much as I like for $30 a month !
Of course, this Hot Spot tethering is NOT throttled thanks to your PDAnet video which is a MUST SEE if you are suppling Internet to your PC via your phone ! ruclips.net/video/BxJULfiMQS0/видео.html
I have a sweet honeymoon deal with Broadband but I will be watching this router for when that deal ends,... I have the opposite problem to you,... I too am in a Semi Rural area and I can see my Cell Tower out my front window about a mile away BUT it's the busiest tower in the County of about 120,000 people & no 5G yet.
That all said, I think the Visible $45 plan & this router would set me up pretty well :)
As always David, thanks for the input and support
if you cant get 5G does it still pick up the 4G signals?
Hi Andrew, sure it does and does it well.