✅ Disassembled! Arcadyan KVD21 T-Mobile 5G Home Internet New Gateway - External Antenna, Battery

I take apart the new gateway for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, the Arcadyan KVD21 to see if we can install external antennas. I show step by step instructions, key features of the hardware, what external antenna ports it has and more. I'll be testing waveform's Log Periodic Direction Antenna (LPDA) 2x2 mimo on this unit next so stay tuned for the results and which antenna ports work the best.

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[TitusandTesla]

I know it probably sucks wearing that camera on your head but that view was really good to understand everything going on. Plus the pictures helped out a lot.

[GuyWhoReviewsStuff]

I just took mine apart to install my Waveform Antenna, a quick tip for the sticker is just peel it at the corner, its a very thick heavy duty label that is more plastic than paper so you can just peel it to remove the screw and just put it back in place again that way there is no evidence that you took it apart.

[rslockhart]

Way beyond my pay grade! What was the USB port for? I wish there was an external antenna that could be used that didn't require hard-wiring to the gateway.

[RebootADude]

I love you, man. And, I'm sorry in advance. Just shot an unboxing and setup of a new Arcadia & Waveform 4x4 on an exterior galvanized pole ... none of which would have existed before you. We're building a house in the country and getting by with Starlink RV. Then we found your videos on this setup. Initial speeds were 40'ish down / 13 up. After sufficient cussing with the disassembly and UFL connectors, and a quick test mount about 10' up, we're now at 264 down / 17.8 up. I end up mentioning your name a bunch in the video... probably too much. Sorry if it sounds like some creepy man crush. 😘🤪

[VNV]

I just disassembled my NEW Arcadyan KVD21. As far as the Sticker goes I used a real thin surgical knife and went under it. Then I used a pair of wide tweezers to lift it up enough to get to that screw out. Until I am sure this will work with the external 4X4 Log Periodic Direction Antennas.
Nate the old Silver Trash Can bit the dust after 3 weeks. Got me a new one.
Also Waveform is sending me a new 4x4 cable. The #2 cable had a dead short and that is what took out the Trash Can, Band 71 would not stay connected and kept dropping out. I also have to take down the 4x4's this weekend until the cable gets here. I suppose I could do a 2X2 until it gets here. I will keep you posted on the results.... Take Care Guy. Dave

[gpowell]

Writing this 8/20/22 and I have the newest version. Hold a hair dryer to the corner of the sticker nearest the screw and warm it up until it’s warm to the touch. This makes it easily peel. CAUTION: there are now 2 “warranty seal” stickers on top of that screw under the sticker and one on top of a screw on top. Be careful not to scratch or crease these or maybe even heat them up too much. Gently peel them off and place on something like wax paper to be put back later if you need

[queendriver]

I'm glad I decided to try this out, got stuck at getting the whole case off, geez, now I know how to take off case, I was going in the opposite direction. Funny as hell though to watch you jump at each snap 😂. right now just as it stands I have very good service, whereas with the can no service so far I'm impressed with this unit. T-mobile is very aware that I will be connecting an external antenna. It does look like a waveform is more promising than my little white mimo, but if I can use it and get a better boost YAY ME, I will stick with my little mimo. Thanx Nate! for another great video!!!

[juice]

Thanks for the detailed disassembly. Two open U.Fl ports...interesting.

[Justin-hzbh]

Pro tip: 1 drop of isopropyl alcohol on the edge of the sticker is enough to neutralize the adhesive. Then take a sharp knife and slowly peel back the sticker to access the screw on the back.
Tmobile will never know.

[jackbennett]

Looking forward to the antenna video - great work!

[joshuadj]

Love your videos, very excited for the next video. Good work!

[BretABennett]

Perfect! Thank you Nater! Easy to understand, excellent quality DIY video production imho. VERY helpful : )
P.S. Nice forensic screwdriver technique and tips (ie.bottom plate hooks point out). Even more nice: No broken tabs 😅

[chucktrotter]

1.22.22 Great video Nate. Sounded like all the plastic snaps got broke. Can't wait for the next antenna tests. Thanks again Nate.

[AeroNerd]

Lt. Dan! I’m sure you get this all the time but you look just like Gary Sinise! Great video thanks!

[mikemorton]

Thanks for the demo on disassembly. I wonder if the sticker could be heated slightly and peeled back, without damaging further of course. I'm looking forward to seeing how the antenna connections go and maybe the back screw can be left alone. Also looking forward to seeing more about the open ports. Great stuff!

[Judysheets]

I have an Arcadian gateway Are there any options without having the hard wire it to boost the signal I'm using it in my RV

[russt]

Nate great video looking forward to the next, you are my morning cup of coffee most of the time.

[CrewsRail]

thanks, T-mobile just dropped 2 of the 3 towers near me so I went from 150Mbps to 5Mbps...I just ordered the external antenna, I took the back sticker off with a hair dryer and that small screw also has a "Warranty sticker" stuck to it as well under the main one.

[fritzkabeano]

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