If you're considering purchasing a 5G device such as the FWA510, FWA710, FWA505 the primary goal is to receive a true 5G signal using a 5G-capable SIM card provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
While the ideal outcome is to achieve a "5G-NR" (New Radio) connection, many providers currently offer what is often referred to as "non-standalone 5G" or "fake 5G" — a combination of LTE frequencies with added 5G enhancements.
In most real-world scenarios, one of the best outcomes you can expect is as follows:
- SIM Card Status: Available
- Cellular Status: Up
- Access Technology: NR-NSA (Non-Standalone 5G), indicating that the device is operating on both LTE and 5G bands
This setup reflects a stable and high-performing connection leveraging both LTE infrastructure and 5G capabilities.
In case you are only getting "LTE Signal" here, this can be one of the reasons:
I - Celluar Band not set to "Auto"
NR5G = Real 5G
4G = LTE only
Auto = can mix up 4G + 5G Enhancements and can reach "NR-NSA"
II - Throughput Test to see NR-NSA (5G) Result
The FWA710 syncs the Celluar Band flexible with the ISP. This means, in case there is no traffic need, it may show temporary "LTE", just start some traffic i.e. YouTube Stream or do a Speed Test with the APP LTE Ally or Zyxel Air and it will upgrade the speed back to 5G.
Note: Your Smartphone show more often 5G with the same SIM Card due to always background data are syncing to Cloud, APP Updates running and much more.
III - Wait 30 minutes
It can take time till the ISP allow you to connect to 5G and associate it correctly, so keep the device up to 30 min on a position with throughput to see if it can work with a 5G signal, make sure to test the position before with same SIM Card in a Smartphone. Refresh the Web Interface regularly to see changes.