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I've noticed my Pixel 2 XL has a lower rsrp for B41 (by about 5-10 dbm) than the original Pixel XL, but will hold onto it longer in the same location. 5 ghz wifi is also consistently 10 dbm weaker, but it seems to hold it and work fine at the weaker signal level. B25 and B26 are exactly the same on both devices, but it seems the 2 XL may hold LTE a bit longer before dropping to 3G Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Yeah I've noticed my MB will switch between B41 carriers as PCC, which it didn't used to do. I was told if it goes to B25 that it will eventually make it back to B41. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Got mine yesterday and have to RMA it. I'll be out of town for 2 weeks so I may just return it and order it again when QC issues are sorted out. Graininess isn't bad, and the blue tint is only bad when it's on my desk. But I have a dead pixel in the middle of the screen, a pulsing high pitched noise in the earpiece only while on a call (including Hangouts) which seems to be synced with wifi traffic on 5 ghz, awful wifi handoffs (it drops the AP and won't see it again for over a minute even with active scanning), and the phone won't use any GLONASS satellites, so location accuracy takes a hit (7 vs 16 satellites total on my Pixel 1 XL). I do like the way it feels though, it has a nice weight and shape, and the camera is nice. It's a bit snappier than my Pixel XL. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

The MB will show how many active connections there are (ie actively transmitting data, not idling). That screen can take 30 seconds or so to refresh though, when you first go to it it will show 0 connected. There's no way to see how many are connected to the airave. I think the airave has a limit of 16 concurrent connections and the MB is 64? But lilotimz would know for sure. As for MVNOs, I'm not sure what PLMNs the MB and Airave broadcast, if any, in addition to 310120.

I think they would basically buy Sprint's owned tower locations, and Sprint would lease them back at some rate. The lease could be well below market value. This would give Sprint a cash infusion without SoftBank directly investing and triggering them to buy the remaining shares I'm not sure how many locations Sprint owns. Or perhaps they'll just take over Sprint's lease and then sublet it back to Sprint at a discount. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Doubtful. I think Sprint has basically written them off at this point. Clients being updated is more important than the AP, at least in a typical home use case. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

That was a legacy airave. Some people (myself included) were approved by the booster team to have 2 MBs or a MB and Airave 3, for use at multiple locations. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Yeah you need to use a pin. It's not the yellow one, it's the other one.

I have both in the same house. They generally hand off between each other for data. Magic Box is usually preferred over the airave. Calls usually get routed through the macro if I'm on the MB, but not always. If I'm on the Airave calls go through the Airave. I ensured my MB was using the third carrier as PCC to minimize interference with the Airave (reboot the MB with the Airave active and it should avoid that channel). Same here, I got it just for voice since the macro is too congested. I have a strong signal, but cuts in and out from being overloaded. Try using the CDMA reset pin on the bottom (ensure the CDMA side actually resets via the LEDs) and see if that helps. You may have to try it a few times. If it's still not working after a couple days of trying, you can likely get Sprint to replace it. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I had that issue with mine. Multiple calls to support and they couldn't fix it. Ended up sending me a replacement, which worked perfectly after it power cycled itself a few times and got setup. The webui seemed to confirm that the CDMA module was broken or not connected internally. How long has yours not had functional CDMA? It could take several hours after initial setup for it to be working. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

It asks for the password when browsing the category, but they work in the Unread and other tabs. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Good to know. I assume this was a Passpoint network and it won't work on Pixels/Nexus as usual? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

My Pixel XL power cycled twice today. I thought it was a bit odd, or something buggy with the October security update.

Basically keep checking here for a new version of the Tapatalk plugin to be posted https://www.tapatalk.com/download_IPBoard.php

I tried getting mine replaced and they said it was out of warranty and wouldn't budge. Purchased from Google on launch day.

Is the business one tied to your account?

I can help out with this if you want. This type of thing is my expertise, so I may be able to get it up and running fairly quickly. Or at least debug the Tapatalk integration/plugin issues and get it working good enough.

I wonder if that applies to magic boxes that have already been "activated"? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I never call them either. I'm guessing they look at the areas you frequent as well. 3 of the 4 lines live at a location that needs an airave, and my line needs the magic box for home. So I suspect they take that into consideration. If you live in a poorly covered area you're more likely to get retention offers. Also, all the lines were out of lease. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I got an email saying I was eligible got 50% off on all my lines for a Note 8. I was told it's basically given if Sprint thinks you're a risk for churn, or if you're a long time customer. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

There's the 540 and 545. The 540s were sent out mostly to businesses, stores, and people with the right connections. It has a color LCD screen that's very bright. The 545 is what they're shipping out to customers now. It has a black and white e-ink screen that's not backlit. The screen is the easiest way to tell them apart. The 540 uses a 12V 4.16A power supply. My 545 uses 12V 5A. A power supply that can provide more than 5A is fine, they probably just have multiple suppliers for them. Edit: here is the 540 (powered off) And this is the 545

I've never seen the AU-WiFi SSID. My guess is it appears when setup fails for some reason so that a technician can connect to it and manually configure. It's likely not designed to provide Internet. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Yes, SC means small cell. The store could have been running a small cell in addition to a MB, or there could be a small cell nearby. The MB will not use the small cell as a relay if it's not fiber backed (ie a relayed site can't be used as a donor for another relay). Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

You only can if you have tethering on your plan or you root your phone to have it ignore the tethering provisioning. It's seen the same as hotspot usage. USB tethering causes the phone to basically show up as a USB ethernet device. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Possibly adding multiple mini macros per sector. Still 2xCA per UE, but you get a capacity boost. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk