I am NOT a Tech so excuse me if I use the wrong terms.I did not want to hijack an other posting.Assume I use a ZTE Mobley with ATT unlimited plan to replace my HughesNet at my S&B home when I am not on the road in my RV. I will also be able to move the ZTE Mobley to my TT while I am on the road.In my S&B home I will need to connect the Mobley to my existing Ethernet and Wireless router. I do not think the Mobley has an Ethernet connection am I correct. . . . . :h . . . My problem would be solved if the Mobley had the Ethernet connection.Questions?1. Will all or most Ethernet & wireless LAN routers connect wireless to the Mobley? What special words do I need to look for when purchasing a new router/WIFI booster/extender/router.2. Since I will have 2 wireless networks (the Mobley and the Ethernet/WIFI router) in the home, when I move from room to room will my (say laptop) automatically switch from one network to the other or will I need to log out/in to the different networks.

The Mobley is not designed for home use.

The Mobley will work fine in your home with an available 120VAC power adapter. To connect it to your home network, your router needs be one of the makes/models with a "WiFi as WAN" feature that will let it connect to the Mobley's Wifi. With that connection, if you connect your other devices to the router instead of the Mobley, there will be no need for anything to switch networks as you move around the house and out of range of the Mobley. I use a Cradlepoint MBR95 for my "WiFi as WAN" router, but that model has been superseded by the MBR1200 as I recall. PEPwave and WiFiRanger are two other popular brands for "WiFi as WAN" routers. My Mobley just arrived at my mail forwarders, so I haven't had a chance to play with one yet, but I'll be setting it up for both 120-volt and 12-volt portable operation with suitable adapters. I also have AT&T's 250GB/mo $60 plan with unlimited phone service, but that unit is a bit bulky for portable use. The Mobley and the $20 unlimited plan will make a nice addition to my connectivity and be almost as portable as a standalone hotspot.

If you are presently using HughesNet satellite service because you have no cell phone service the Mobley will not work. Make sure you are in an area where you can receive AT&T cell phone service.

I just bought one last week to replace our local internet provider which had recently become worthless in terms of being able to use in the evenings. I got the mobley online from Best Buy and then took to my local BestBuy to activate it. Purchased an AC power adaptor from Amazon and it's been smooth sailing since. Getting speeds up to 15Mbps vs the 0.2 we'd get in the evenings with our old provider.

Gulfcoast wrote:The Mobley is not designed for home use.I use mine exclusively at home. Works great with the 120V adapter. There is also a USB adapter available with will allow you to tether to a router is your router also allows an internet connection via WiFi.

ZTE Mobley with ATT unlimited plan to replace my HughesNet

lexi51
Explorer
Mar 21, 2017
sch911 wrote:
So you all realize that when used in your vehicle plugged into the OBD port the Mobley can and will upload vehicle data to AT&T?

I opted for a used AT&T Unity MiFi device purchased from eBay for $50. I then activated it on my AT&T plan which has shared data. No chance of big brother watching my driving habits or it being stored away in the cloud. Works at home, in the car, etc.

They said in the other forum the mobley can't read anything from your vehicle, its a hotspot only.
MrWizard
Moderator
Mar 21, 2017
If and when you buy other 'On Star' Services
Then they have access to vehicle location, etc.. If you have the on star pkg and on star Wi-Fi
This device was designed to interface with the vehicle cpu and um lock your car, call for help in car of an accident or emergency etc.

The vehicle data service is fairly new, designed to keep the kids entertained while traveling
The stand alone $20 unlimited is something new a price match with new Chevy purchase option price
sch911
Explorer
Mar 21, 2017
lexi51 wrote:
They said in the other forum the mobley can't read anything from your vehicle, its a hotspot only.

Yes it certainly does, it's par of AT&T's effort to connect your vehicle and provide services like lock unlock (as mentioned), etc...
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Mar 21, 2017
The only ports on the Mobley that are used are the #4 and #16 which is power and ground. There are no other metal connectors on the Mobley. I can't see anywhere that any other data could be collected.
lexi51
Explorer
Mar 21, 2017
sch911 wrote:
lexi51 wrote:
They said in the other forum the mobley can't read anything from your vehicle, its a hotspot only.

Yes it certainly does, it's par of AT&T's effort to connect your vehicle and provide services like lock unlock (as mentioned), etc...

Sorry but your incorrect, the mobley can't do any of that,its just a hotspot. It even says so in the manual, it is only pulling power from the car port, it can't read codes or anything.

This is exactly what ZTE says about it.

The ZTE Mobley has no telematics interface with the OBD port and it cannot access any other pins outside of the power supply. Utilizing the OBD port delivers a semi-permanent solution that provides a more embedded Connected Car experience.
AMOS33
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
I just purchased a ZTE Mobley with AT&T's unlimited plan for $20 a month and I do like it. I use it in my vehicle and also at home since I also purchased an adapter for it. Did all this before July 17th.

Here are two examples : 1 with the ZTE Mobley inside my RV:

And the 2nd one inside my RV using Powerline Comms (PLC):
Heisenberg
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
sch911 wrote:

So you all realize that when used in your vehicle plugged into the OBD port the Mobley can and will upload vehicle data to AT&T?

I opted for a used AT&T Unity MiFi device purchased from eBay for $50. I then activated it on my AT&T plan which has shared data. No chance of big brother watching my driving habits or it being stored away in the cloud. Works at home, in the car, etc.

The pinout of the Mobley has only two conductors. Big Bro is not watching.

Not your OBDII information anyway.
Walaby
Explorer II
Jul 23, 2017
I use the Mobley at home and while on the road.

I use this Wifi As a Wan device.

Works great.

Mike
Tom_M1
Explorer
Jul 24, 2017
Walaby wrote:
I use this Wifi As a Wan device.

Here's a device that does the same thing and costs $26:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FJ4S9JK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this with my MiFi Jetpack.
Walaby
Explorer II
Jul 24, 2017
Does that have WiFi as a WAN? If so, that's a heckuva deal.
The router has to have WiFi as a WAN in order to have the Mobley connect up and work.

If you just use WiFi only.. nothing cabled, you can connect up to five devices to the Mobley.

Mike