4G box + Huawei AF79 antenna

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Hello everyone,

I recently subscribed to a 4G box offer, the box is a Huawei B628-265.
My ADSL connection is 10 Mbps.

The issue I'm facing is that the network on the 800 MHz and 1800 MHz bands is saturated in the evening, and I find myself having only 2 Mbps compared to 100 Mbps at 5 AM, with 4 bars of signal.

To solve the problem, I switched the router to the 2100 MHz band, I only have two bars of signal but a constant speed between 20 and 25 Mbps regardless of the time of day.

I received an email offering me a refund for a Huawei AF79 antenna, do you think it's worth it? Will my speed on the 2100 MHz band be better, a better signal?

Thank you for your answers.

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jeannets Posted messages 28331 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   Ambassadeur 6 597
 
Hello,

with an antenna (outdoor and high) you receive better than without an antenna, that's true everywhere.
That said, the antenna does not solve network saturation.

-- However, you also mention ADSL in the same context... it has nothing to do with 4G, and your router does nothing for ADSL... What should be understood..??

-- I also don't understand why you are getting refunded..? Does that mean you are returning the antenna when it's more of a necessity...

-- Be careful, these antennas are not necessarily made for outdoor use in the rain... It's better to have a model guaranteed for outdoor use... fully waterproof.
Moreover, this antenna is omnidirectional... It will definitely have a lower gain than a directional antenna... In your case, a directional antenna would give you a better signal level... but you need to know where the relay that services your 4G is located to point the antenna in its direction...

That's it for improving your reception/speed.
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