Mobile Device to Radio Setup Guide
Prerequisites:
- Bobber 500 gateway is set up and working
- Small Cell is set up and working.
- Unlocked CBRS compatible Cell phone
There are many other CBRS compatible devices that should work but have not been confirmed. You can find them here. See a few compatible cell phone examples below.
| iOS | Android |
|---|---|
| iPhone SE (2nd Gen) | Pixel 4/4XL |
| iPhone 11/pro | Pixel 5 |
| iPhone 12/pro/mini | Pixel 5A |
| iPhone 13/pro/mini |
GigSky esim
If using a GigSky esim, please follow these steps: the steps involved are:
- Download the GigSky app from the Apple or Google Play store.
- Choose the United States as your plan destination.
- Select "Helium Bundle" under the Plans for the United States
- Set up the esim by following the Instructions Provided by GigSky.
**The instructions below apply only to users who have physical FreedomFi sim cards. Bobcat does not presently include FreedomFi sim cards with the purchase of a Bobber 500.
iPhone
Step 1 – Insert the Sim Card
Use a paperclip or sim removal tool and install the FreedomFi sim card. Restart the device.
Step 2 – Toggle Airplane Mode
- Settings
- Turn on Airplane mode
- Turn off Airplane mode
Step 3 – Check Your Signal Indicator
- Check the signal indicator on the top left
Step 4 – Test Data and Confirm the Connection
- Turn off wifi to ensure you are using the small cell signal and run a speed test on the device. The connection process is now complete.
Troubleshooting
- Settings Cellular
- Cellular Data Network
- Cellular Data
- APN internet
- LTE Setup APN internet
Set APN Configuration:
Check for the network manually:
- Settings Cellular Network Selection
- Turn off auto
- Verify you can see 315010
Android
Step 1 – Insert the Sim Card
Use a paperclip or sim removal tool and install the FreedomFi sim card. Restart the device.
Step 2 – Toggle Airplane Mode
- Settings Network & Internet
- Turn on Airplane mode
- Turn off Airplane mode
Step 3 – Check Your Signal Indicator
- Check the signal indicator on the top right
Step 4 – Test Data and Confirm the Connection
- Turn off wifi to ensure you are using the small cell signal and run a speed test on the device. The connection process is now complete.
Troubleshooting
- If your device is not attaching to the Radio, try the following:
Set APN Configuration:
- Settings Network & internet
- Mobile Network Advanced
- Access Point Names
- 3 Dots New APN
- Name: internet
- APN: internet
- 3 Dots Save
Check for the network manually:
- Settings Network & internet
- Mobile Network Advanced
- Automatically Select Network
- Verify you can see FreedomFi
If you are having issues connecting your mobile device, please review this article.