A story about a fixed line upset and introducing the 5G home router "UQ WiMAX SPEED Wi-Fi HOME 5G L12" in a hurry

One day suddenly the optical line becomes unusable

　The internet line at the workplace is Broad Gate 01 (currently U-NEXT Hikari 01) deducted in 2001.It was construction 20 years ago, and there was no failure/no trouble.I used the media converter as it was at that time.

　On the way, I thought about switching to the other, but at that time (although it is currently unknown) is the biggest advantage of getting multiple fixed IP addresses (net masks/29), and restricted the IP addresses under development.Since it can be used conveniently, such as being able to put a server outside, it is expensive as a 100Mbps line, but it is used as it is.

　Meanwhile, on November 6th (Saturday), the Internet access suddenly became impossible.Since there was a little loss in October (for the first time in 20 years), there was no change in waiting for a while.For the time being, contact support by email.Until I knew the reason for the inconvenience and the time, I was tethering on the iPhone 13 Pro on the Ahamo line, but it was inconvenient.

　Also, at this timing, "Motorola Edge 20" must be submitted, and the ZIP file size is 123MB because it contains examples.It took more time than the optical line that uploads usually use, and the slowerness was noticeable.

　By the way, if you can't actually connect to the net at all times ...

　1) to 3) is expected, but after 4), it is like "Ah! Yes".Social and simple email/message can only be used with smartphones, but otherwise you have to use tethering at all times.In other words, nothing can be done.As soon as I realized how to depend on the Internet on a regular basis.

　The situation seems to take a little bit, so as a next idea, I searched for unlimited AHAMO, not the 20GB/month, and POVO2.Discover 0.It's OK on the same day because you can go with ESIM.All -you -can -use data (24 hours), 330 yen, and the price is reasonable.Immediately after trying to apply from the Internet, there was no driver's license/My Number card/residence card (unrelated to Japanese nationality).If you look up, it seems that you do not need to verify your identity if you change the contract to POVO first (you can use a passport or national insurance card) at the au store, but it is troublesome because it is troublesome.I think it's to reduce the effort (man -hours), but I want a little more flexibility.

　Inevitably, we investigated a 5G home router that could be used as a spare line even after repair and does not require construction.The first candidate is "HOME 5G" by NTT DOCOMO.The merit is (for now) there is no speed limit.The disadvantage is that the upload is slow (about 10+ Mbps), there is a tie -up location (the use is prohibited outside of the address reported to NTT DOCOMO/GPS built -in/reset once a month?), And there is currently no stock.There is an article "DOCOMO's" HOME 5G ", 80,000 contracts at the end of September."You can nod that there is no stock.

　This time is the situation, so I would like to do something today if possible.It's a good idea without stock.When I went to a nearby Bic Camera with a look, I found UQ WiMAX "Speed Wi-Fi HOME 5G L12".It was a new model just started on sale on November 5.I heard that it was in stock and opened on the same day.

　Use the iPhone at the sales floor to collect various information.The advantage is that uploading seems to be faster than DoCoMo.The area seems to be okay near the workplace.Opened on the same day in stock, without tying the installation location.The disadvantage is 15GB limit for 3 days, and if it exceeds, the speed limit is 1 Mbps, 8 hours from around 18:00 the next day to around 2 o'clock.

　The main unit price is about 20,000 yen (+administrative fee), there are two types of line contracts, only 5G (standard mode), 5G+LTE (plus area mode) combined with a large area of LTE.This time, select the former.

　The monthly fee was 3 years tied up/2 years, and there were 3 patterns, but in the case of the main unit, only a few hundred yen changed, and it was probably not used for years, so I chose no binding.This is about 5,000 yen per month.Although it is expensive for a tempolari, the main smartphone line is changed from docomo to AHAMO, and it is just about the same amount, so if you think you have returned, you will give up.

　The company is compatible with free lending for 15 days, so an acquaintance told me that it would be possible to use it, but it was only a period for the period when the optical line could not be used.I decided not to buy it, so I decided to buy it.

[Apology and correction] At the first time, the free rental was said to be "the end of the reception on December 20, 2021", but this is about Try UQ Mobile, and Try WiMAX is irrelevant.did.We apologize and correct.

　Please see the table for the specifications.It is like a large 5G/LTE router, and the compatible band is appropriate for the service.Wi-Fi 6 compatible because it just came out.And it seems convenient that there are two ports of GBE.

　Purchase at the store and deliver it in about 30 minutes by waiting for the line settings.Immediately set up at work and power on.It is said that it can be returned within a week, and if the radio wave situation is bad ... I thought it was the strongest, but I received it in the strongest state.This is where I was relieved.

　LAN at work is 192.168.11.1/24.There are NAS and multifunction machines here.This router, on the other hand, 192.168.179.1/24.It is troublesome to match either.In addition, when the optical line is fixed, it will be re -assembled again, so we decided to use it in another segment.Since the installation location has been set by the window, it is far to connect with a wire, all of which are connected by Wi-Fi.

　Smartphones and tablets are 192.168.179.1/24側へ繋げばいいが、困るのはNASなどへ接続しているデスクトップ/ノートPC。このままだとアクセスできなくなる。ただこれらは有線でも接続しているので、macOSの場合、システム環境設定 > ネットワークで経路の優先順位が付けれるのでそれを使用した。つまりWi-Fi→有線LANの順にしておけば、Wi-Fi側に無いNASや複合機(192.168.11.If you access 1/24), the wired LAN side will be used automatically.

　As you can see from the photo, the SSID/PW is written on the back of this unit as you can see from the photo (it goes without saying that you took a picture with a smartphone in a hurry), so if you are used to it, WPS or QR code.You can easily connect without using.The control panel is http: // 192.168.179.OK if you access with 1.The initial password is also written on the back.

　As you can see, the housing is white with a pentagonal pillar.The LED lights on the green.Approximately 101 x 99 x 179mm (width x depth x height), weight is 448g.It is not a size that can not be carried as you can see from the comparison of iPhone 13 Pro.If you are in the area, you may bring it home to your parents' home, such as the year -end and New Year holidays.The included AC adapter is about 90 x 45 x 38mm (excluding unevenness), weighs 151g, output 12/V2.5A.

　The front, the top four LEDs are radio waves.Below that, Mode, Update and Status LED are lined up.MODE is the state of only 5g/5g+LTE mentioned a little earlier.Only 5g on the green (5g+LTE is orange).Update seems to light up when there is a firmware update.

　From the top, the RESET button, Update button, Mode button, USB (not available), Ethernet x 2, and power input are placed.The mode button is for switching only 5g/5g+LTE.However, if you change it, the contract form will change and the fee will increase (it is unknown because the actual movement has not been tried.)

　On the back is the SIM card cover (SIM slot when removed), and the WPS button in the center.SSID 2 for label.4GHz and 5Gz/key, guest SSID/key, Underneath the initial PW for the control panel.

　Immediately connect with Wi-Fi with power supply, speed test@Wi-Fi 6 (M1 M1 Mac mini) is as follows (optical line is measured after repair).The download is about 1 of the optical line.It exceeded 5 times+(laughs).Uploading is also quite fast compared to about 50%of the optical line and docomo HOME 5G router on the net.It will be an environment that is not a problem for the main.The wired connection may rise further (when measured later, the download is nearly 200 Mbps/uploading does not change).

　Remove your mind, set the Wi-Fi of the PC system, and the Wi-Fi of the smartphone/tablet/AV device, and check it all.It is natural, but the latter is mainly downloaded, so it can be accessed comfortably.However, when I watched a U-NEXT drama a little, I quickly consumed 6GB.This was a 15GB limit for three days, and I gave up the streaming system (laughs).

　After all, out of the six items mentioned above, you can't access streaming systems such as dramas and servers with IP address restrictions ... Only these two points are NG, and after that, you will be relieved to return to normal operation.After all it is better in many ways than tethering.