NEXR5GO Cellular Router (PoE) with Dual Band (2.4GHz & 5.8GHz) WiFi

SKU: RONEXR5GO
About this Item

Equipped with a Mini PCI-E slot and PoE compatible. WiFiX firmware preinstalled

$89.00

Description

NEXR5GO Cellular Router (PoE) with Dual Band (2.4GHz & 5.8GHz) WiFi


The NEXR5GO Cellular Router with Dual Band (2.4GHz & 5.8GHz) WiFi is an exclusive WiFix router which comes preinstalled with our WiFiX firmware.

The NEXR5GO and WiFiX firmware produce a much more stable 2.4GHz and 5Ghz WiFi with a noticeable increase in throughput over similar WiFi gateway routers–a theoretical transmission rate of 300Mbps on the 2.5Ghz band and 433Mbps on the 5.8Ghz band.

It’s dual powering capability–12 volt wall adapter, or 24 volt passive PoE–makes it a good choice for both indoor and outdoor (i.e., external enclosure/antenna) applications.  Refer to the guide below to configure the router for PoE applications.

The NEXR5GO is equipped with an internal Mini PCI-E slot and 2x U.FL to RP-SMA connector pigtails for installations of a Mini PCI-E modem (i.e., MC7455, EC25-AF, EP06-A…).   A Mini PCI-E to M.2 adapter is required for a M.2 modem (see below).

The NEXR5GO is a router and requires a modem for cellular internet.  See below for different modem options.

NOTE: Cellular service providers may require activating a specific data plan to use on a cellular internet device.   The carriers are constantly updating and/or modifying existing cellular plans.   It is the customer’s sole responsibility to assure a compatible cellular plan is available prior to purchasing cellular related components.

 

NEXR5GO TUTORIALS:

NEXR5GO Tutorials can be found HERE

NEXR5GO CELLULAR ANTENNAS NOTE:

It must be noted that the stock NEXR5GO comes with cellular antenna connectors not like many other cellular routers on the market. The cellular antennas, and their respective connectors, on the NEXR5GO router are of the type called RP-SMA. These connectors are different than SMA connectors in that the internal pin is placed on the female connector instead of inside the male connector, like an SMA connector. RP-SMA and SMA styles cannot be mixed or used together.

NEXR5GO RP-SMA Example

NEXR5GO SMA Example

The picture below shows an example of common SMA style cellular antennas and connectors for them.

 

The above pictured parts are available as an add on option for this router. Select it when adding the NEXR5GO router to your cart.

NEXR5GO-ADD-Antenna-Kit-2a

 

POWER ADAPTER AND UPGRADE OPTION:

Our WiFiX NEXR5GO routers include a 2 Amp Power Adapter but we strongly recommend upgrading to our top quality 12V 4A (48W) power adapter when using most CAT12/CAT16/Cat18/CAT20 modems.   The importance of providing adequate power to the router and its modem must not be underestimated.

When installing the WEXR5GO in an external antenna/enclosure, where it will be powered over the ethernet cable (PoE), we recommend one of our24V Desktop style adapters: 24V Desktop-1 or 24V Destop-2.   Like most PoE routers, the Power is provided to the WAN port which must be modified to a LAN port for most cellular modem applications.

ACCESSORIES:

The SIM card slot on the router uses a Standard sized SIM card, and a SIM Card Adapter Kit may be also be required.  See installation tips below to avoid damaging the SIM Card slot.

 

MODEM OPTIONS:

The NEXR5GO is equipped with a single Mini PCI-E modem slot which allows modem installation without additional hardware.

WiFiX-NEXR5GO-Cellular-Router-with-M.2-Adapter-LTEFIX

 

When installing a M.2 form modem into a Mini PCI-E modem slot, a Mini PCI-E to M.2  Key B adapter MUST be used (with or without optional SIM Card slot).

Note that the M.2 modem also require MHF4 pigtail connectors as further explained below.

 

 

Modems that can be used with the NEXR5GO:

 

The M.2 modems have MHF4 antenna connector ports and require two (2) eight inch MHF4 to SMA Female Bulkhead pigtails to install in the NEXR5GO

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1. The MC7455 is not recommended for Sprint Band 41 (unless provisioned via Sprint) as it may experience random disconnects.

 

CELLULAR ANTENNA UPGRADE OPTIONS:

The cellular antennas on the current inventory of NEXR5GO routers are equipped with RP-SMA antennas.  These antennas may be upgraded to any of the following cellular antennas but will require changing the RP-SMA pigtails to :

  • U.FL to SMA Female Bulkhead (6 to 8 inch) pigtails to use a Mini PCI-E modem.
  • MHF4 to SMA Female Bulkhead (6 to 8 inch) pigtails to use a M.2 (NGFF) modem.

ANTENNAS:

 

A significant number of customers like upgrading their stock antennas with the Cisco LTE Omni Antenna Kit.

The Cisco antennas use TNC connectors (as opposed to SMA).  The NEXR5GO antenna pigtail cables must be upgraded to match that of the modem’s antenna connector ports to install the Cisco antenna upgrade:

  • The Mini PCI-E  modems (see above) require two U.FL to TNC Female Bulkhead connector pigtails, one 5 inch pigtail and one 10 inch pigtial to install the Cisco antenna kit.
  • The M.2 modems (see above) require two MHF4 to TNC Female Bulkhead connector pigtails, one 5 inch pigtail and one 10 inch pigtail to install the Cisco antenna kit.

* Note: The two existing SMA connector cutouts in the NEXR5GO router case must be enlarged/drilled to 15/32″ to accommodate the larger TNC bulkhead connectors.

 

WIRELESS (WIFI) OVERVIEW:

The WiFi supports IEEE802.11 N/G/B/A/AC protocol with a maximum wireless rate of 300Mbps on the 2×2 MIMO 2.5Ghz band and 433Mbps on the 1×1 MIMO 5.8Ghz band.  It is equipped with three (3) removable RP-SMA 5dBi high gain WiFi antennas for better coverage and performance in  large areas.

The WiFiX NEXR5GO  has Qualcomm Atheros WiFi chips for enhanced WiFi speeds and much better throughput than similar competitors cellular router models. The Qualcomm QCA9531 is a highly integrated and feature-rich IEEE 802.11n 2×2 2.4 GHz System-on-a-Chip (SoC) for advanced WLAN platforms, with peak speeds of up to 300Mbps.

The Qualcomm QCA9887 is a highly integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) system-on-chip (SoC) for 5-GHz 802.11a/n/ac WLAN applications, with peak speeds of up to 433Mbps.

Our actual through-put testing between the WAN/LAN and 5.8 GHz WiFi are comparable:

NEXR5GO-WAN-to-WiFi-Compare

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW:

Our WiFiX version of GoldenOrb (based on OpenWRT) comes pre-installed on the NEXR5GO.

Please refer to TUTORIAL tab on the listing for a general setup guide for configuring the WiFiX firmware/software for cellular service.  Tutorials are also available HERE for download.

DISCLAIMER: The WiFiX NEXR5GO is an exclusive router which is preloaded with customized firmware created specifically for the NEXR5GO.  It IS NOT compatible with any other router firmware.

The NEXR5GO is equipped with a firmware recovery console, in english.

To use the firmware recovery mode, unplug the NEXR5GO routers power plug from the wall. Hold in the reset button and while holding the reset button in, plug the power supply back into the wall. Watch the LED lights on the top of the router. When the lights have flashed FIVE (5) times, let go of the reset button. The LEDs should flash rapidly, then slowly brighten and fade. If the LEDs are slowly brightening and then fading, over and over, then the router is in its firmware recovery mode. Plug into a LAN port and log into web address http://192.168.1.1. This should show the recovery screen.

 

SIM CARD INSTALLATION AND TIPS:

It is important to insert the SIM Card into the router correctly to avoid bending and/or damaging the internal pins and spring in the router’s SIM Card Slot.

It is equally important when using a SIM Card Adapter, that the SIM Card is properly seated into the adapter to avoid damage to the SIM Card slot components.

DISCLAIMER:  Damage to the SIM Card slot, its spring and pins, are NOT covered under warranty.

 

TIPS:

When using a SIM Card Adapter, the SIM Card MUST fit correctly into the adapter.  This will:

  • Help prevent damaging the SIM Card Slot internal components, and,
  • Help to eliminate disconnect issues that can occur when the router warms up to operating temperatures.

To assure the SIM Card is seated into the SIM Card adapter correctly, all the tits/tabs on the four sides of the SIM Card MUST be removed.  This is accomplished by laying an Emory board or fine piece of sand paper flat on a table and gently working each side of the SIM Card back and forth to sand off the tits/tabs.

The SIM Card should fit into the adapter with ease, not loose but not tight.  Otherwise, when pushed into the router, the SIM Card can tilt ever so lightly on one end (or side), causing damage to the pins in the SIM Card Slot and/or the pins not making adequate contact with the electronic contact chip.  This bad connection can worsen as the router warms up.

Check the SIM Card closely for any signs of damage.  If SIM Card is bad, worn or dirty from swapping it in and out of devices, clean the SIM Card’s electronic metal chip with an alcohol pad and refrain from touching the metal chip area during re-installation.  A pencil eraser may also be helpful to gently clean the metal contact scratches.

 

NOTICE: The NEXR5GO has had some feature changes to improve our customers experience. We must note that the POE feature has been changed to a 24V POE option, versus the previous version that was 48V. The correct POE voltage is marked on the routers label.

Specifications

Specifications:

Chipset Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531 + QCA9887
RAM DDR2 128MB
FLASH SPI 16MB
Protocol IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n/802.3/802.3u
Wireless speed 2.4Ghz 300Mbps / 5.8Ghz 433Mbps
WiFi frequency 2.4GHZ & 5.8 Ghz
Antennas 2 x 2.4GHz WiFi
1 x 5.8Ghz WiFi
2 x 700-2700 Cellular
Interfaces: 1*PCI-E slot
1*SIM card slot
1*USB 2.0 port
1*Micro SD card slot
1*10/100M WAN port,support Auto MDI/MDIX
4*10/100M LAN port,support Auto MDI/MDIX
LED Power/5Ghz, 4G/mPCIE, 2.4G, LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4, WAN, USB

 

Button 1*Reset button
Power adapter DC 12V/2A
Max Power consumption < 12W with no modem
Product size(L*W*H) Size:200*125*30MM
Color Black
Software WiFiX version of GoldenOrb
WAN Type  PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, 3G/4G/LTE
Work Environments Operating Temperature:-20℃ ~ 55℃;
Storage Temperature:-40℃~ 80℃;
Operating Humidity:10%~95% RH non-condensing
Storage Humidity:10%~95% RH non-condensing
Compliance RoHs
Packing box Size 320*205*60MM

 

Tutorials

Tutorials are available HERE

NEXR5GO Firmware Updates – https://thewirelesshaven.com/wifix-router-firmware/

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