T-Mobile.com preorder thread

[Sparkeze]

When did your order it?

On the 19th. I have a tracking number but it's been sitting waiting for a router.

 

[Disciple2123]

From what I've read. Your phones operate on 2.4ghz that is the max they can go. There would be no point in it being on the 5ghz since it can't use the whole amount so I think it's more about optimizing witch devices can take advantage of each band.

So on the 5ghz put laptops,gaming systems, Apple TV? And 2.4ghz put phones?

 

[capriseyhaze]

You have to call T-Mobile. It's not on the site and they're 25 bucks now

ok thanks

 

[jtpterp]

I'm honestly not 100% sure but I think so. Or the 5GHz may have better range.

The 5GHz actually has less range.

The difference is the 5GHz has less interference from your neighbors networks among other things.

less interference = faster speeds.

 

[MI MacGuy]

Sorry for all the questions... Lol but when you have both bands active that means each will have it's own unique name and password?

Yep, they're each unique WiFi networks with their own passwords.

 

[Sparkeze]

Not free anymore. They're 25 bucks now. The last day to get them free was the 24th

The $25 is actually a deposit though, so when its returned you'd get it back. Technically, all these routers are "borrowed" because the free part was that the deposit is waived. I imagine if you leave Tmobile you have to return the router.

 

[Disciple2123]

Yep, they're each unique WiFi networks with their own passwords.

Lmao this is starting to make waaaaay mor sense now! Lol I gave both bands the same name and password for the asus when I was setting it up. So I just gotta press the reset button and do it over then huh?

 

[J2funny]

So on the 5ghz put laptops,gaming systems, Apple TV? And 2.4ghz put phones?

That's what I'm probably gonna do. Put my PS4, laptop, apple tv, and iPad on the 5ghz and the phones on the other

 

[Frankiec131]

So on the 5ghz put laptops,gaming systems, Apple TV? And 2.4ghz put phones?

Pretty much, I would check to see what each device runs on 2.4 or the 5 and separate accordingly. That way you get max speed and usage out of each band.

 

[MI MacGuy]

Lmao this is starting to make waaaaay mor sense now! Lol I gave both bands the same name and password for the asus when I was setting it up. So I just gotta press the reset button and do it over then huh?

You can do that or go to http://cellspot.router, log in and you can change the names/passwords.

 

[Disciple2123]

That's what I'm probably gonna do. Put my PS4, laptop, apple tv, and iPad on the 5ghz and the phones on the other

I'm doin whatever J2funny is doin!!! Lol

 

[defire]

iphone 6+, 16GB, SG
9/25/2014, status changed from: Being Processed to Backordered.


iPhone 6, 16GB, SG
9/25/2014 04:30, iphone 6 Package (1.0 Lbs) arrived in my city with expected delivery by end of day. CC Charge still pending.

9/24/2014 22:30, My tracking # just now also started working at UPS. Tmobile upgraded my shipping from ground to next day without me asking.
9/24/2014 20:30 PST, UPS tracking # for iPhone 6 sent by text
9/24/2014 14:30 PST, my tmobile order status changed to: Shipped.
9/23/2014 14:30 PST, the iPhone 6 had a pending charge in full on my CC which has not yet made it past pending.


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iPhone 6 / Space Gray / 16gb / T-Mobile
Ordered placed w/ T-Mobile at store: 09/19/2014 at 08:22:51 AM PST
Shipping: UPS Ground | Estimated Delivery: 9/25/2014
Status: Shipped | Jump: No | EIP: No (Paid in full)

iPhone 6 Plus / Space Gray / 16gb / T-Mobile
Ordered placed w/ T-Mobile at store: 09/19/2014 at 08:15:15 AM PST
Shipping: UPS Ground | Estimated Delivery: none
Status: Being Processed | Jump: No | EIP: No (Paid in full)

 

[Disciple2123]

You can do that or go to http://cellspot.router, log in and you can change the names/passwords.

My man!!!!! Lol you are a genius sir!!!

 

[J2funny]

I'm doin whatever J2funny is doin!!! Lol

Haha. i was following you. HAHAHA

 

[Sparkeze]

Pretty much, I would check to see what each device runs on 2.4 or the 5 and separate accordingly. That way you get max speed and usage out of each band.

How would I know what each device runs on? Should I split up devices? I don't know how to do this lol

 

[Frankiec131]

I'm doin whatever J2funny is doin!!! Lol

I'm just sitting here thinking whenever my sis or someone is steaming a video on their phone I won't have to stress about it while I'm playing a game or something XD. no more lag!

 

[chunology]

There's NO NEED to put different devices onto different spectrums. The different spectrums (2.4ghz, 5ghz) are more about reliability (someone mentioned that 5ghz actually has LESS range and he's CORRECT - just LESS interference because many devices use the 2.4 ghz spectrum).

Give both the 5ghz and 2.4thz the same SSID and password - let your devices automatically connect to the spectrum that has the fastest speed. This will give you the most seamless experience.

 

[Frankiec131]

I'm just sitting here thinking whenever my sis or someone is steaming a video on their phone or a buddy wants to hook up to my wifi I won't have to stress about it while I'm playing a game or something XD. no more lag

 

[J2funny]

I'm just sitting here thinking whenever my sis or someone is steaming a video on their phone I won't have to stress about it while I'm playing a game or something XD. no more lag!

Hell yea. Because my sister is always streaming movies and crap and I'm trying to do something, and I get lag. I'm like faak, and then I kick her off. haha

 

[MI MacGuy]

Hell yea. Because my sister is always streaming movies and crap and I'm trying to do something, and I get lag. I'm like faak, and then I kick her off. haha

Tell her that Pride & Prejudice can wait. Mr. Darsey takes a backseat to gaming.

 

[Sparkeze]

There's NO NEED to put different devices onto different spectrums. The different spectrums (2.4ghz, 5ghz) are more about reliability (someone mentioned that 5ghz actually has LESS range and he's CORRECT - just LESS interference because many devices use the 2.4 ghz spectrum).

Give both the 5ghz and 2.4thz the same SSID and password - let your devices automatically connect to the spectrum that has the fastest speed. This will give you the most seamless experience.

That's what I was doing with my current router but then one network stopped working. Which network is better for non-mobile devices like TV, desktop, etc that don't need range?

 

[J2funny]

There's NO NEED to put different devices onto different spectrums. The different spectrums (2.4ghz, 5ghz) are more about reliability (someone mentioned that 5ghz actually has LESS range and he's CORRECT - just LESS interference because many devices use the 2.4 ghz spectrum).

Give both the 5ghz and 2.4thz the same SSID and password - let your devices automatically connect to the spectrum that has the fastest speed. This will give you the most seamless experience.

Why you so smart?

 

[Sparkeze]

Tell her that Pride & Prejudice can wait. Mr. Darsey takes a backseat to gaming.

No, not Darcy!!

 

[Disciple2123]

There's NO NEED to put different devices onto different spectrums. The different spectrums (2.4ghz, 5ghz) are more about reliability (someone mentioned that 5ghz actually has LESS range and he's CORRECT - just LESS interference because many devices use the 2.4 ghz spectrum).

Give both the 5ghz and 2.4thz the same SSID and password - let your devices automatically connect to the spectrum that has the fastest speed. This will give you the most seamless experience.

But what if my ps4 connects to the 5ghz band and someone gets on another device on the same band won't it make it lag?

 

[Sparkeze]

Why you so smart?

Lol.