The Yota operator provides its subscribers only with wireless Internet. This is where most of the user difficulties arise. If wired technology allows for constant high speed and stability (exceptions include only accidents at stations), then on wireless network influenced by many factors.
Let's figure out whether an antenna is needed for Yota, and how it can affect the speed and stability of the connection.
External antenna amplifier for Yota LTE modem: necessary or not?
To understand this question, you need to evaluate the characteristics of the Internet at different points in time. If the network remains stable and the speed does not drop, then amplification with additional devices will not be required. But in what cases is it worth getting an amplifier?
Consider purchasing an amplifier or self-production in the following situations:
- constant loss of signal at different points in the house;
- speed changes;
- using a large number of devices connected to the Internet through one router/modem.
Users have a choice: buy branded equipment, or try to amplify the signal with their own hands. Let's talk about each method in more detail.
Amplifier options
If your task is to provide Internet access to a large number of devices, then the Yota b315 Internet center with an external antenna is suitable for you. The device itself allows through Wi-Fi network, and a connected external amplifier will increase the stability and signal reception.
On the official website you can purchase yota b315 for 6,900 rubles (cost in Moscow and the region). If you do not need an Internet center, then you can get by with a connector for an external antenna - LU150 LiTE. You can connect an external antenna to the Yota modem only if there is a special port or USB connector.
Before purchasing, carefully study the characteristics of one and the second device - the presence of ports must match. The device is connected to the modem through a pigtail - an adapter from a standard antenna socket to a specific connector.
If it is not sufficiently developed, and the modem constantly switches to 3G, then this point must also be taken into account when choosing an antenna. The device must support both technologies. Otherwise you will have to buy two antennas.
Do-it-yourself signal amplification
External antennas for the Yota modem and 4g lte signal amplifiers cost a lot of money. Most users cannot afford to purchase expensive devices. However, you shouldn’t despair in such a situation - you can try to make an antenna for Yota with your own hands.
You can make an amplifier from available materials. The most common example is a saucepan, an aluminum basin, or foil. The modem is placed inside a pan or cardboard box covered with foil. Next, the structure is attached to the place where the signal reception is higher. If you are going to attach homemade design outdoors, then take care to protect the modem from external influences(rain, frost, etc.).
A regular satellite dish can also be used to boost the signal. You must attach the router to the converter, then point the structure in the direction of good signal reception. If you don’t have either one or the other, then use copper wire and foil PCB to create a Kharchenko antenna. More detailed instructions and you can freely download the diagram for it from the Internet. With the help of our tips, you can do without spending a lot on amplifiers.
There are situations when the Internet speed does not meet the needs of customers. In this case, it’s worth thinking about how to strengthen the Yota signal. But before you think about whether a Yota signal amplifier is needed in this or that case You should first pay attention to the following factors:
- presence of obstacles in the room;
- station distance;
- weather;
- network stability;
- speed changes;
- number of devices used.
If none of the above appears, then nothing needs to be strengthened. Otherwise, you need to decide how to amplify the signal. Basically, an amplifier is required for the lu150 4G modem.
If the Yota signal level is low, you need to use an external antenna, which will help increase the modem signal and make it more stable. To increase the Yota signal level in an effective way the use of antennas is considered. But there are situations when it is enough to place the connected Yota modem on the street.
You can buy an amplifier at a communication store. Branded equipment for these purposes costs a lot of money and subscribers do not always have this amount available. If it is not possible to purchase an amplifier, you can make it yourself. Moreover, this can be done using improvised means. Yota signal boost completed with my own hands Much more effective than store bought.
Do-it-yourself signal amplification
A do-it-yourself antenna for Yota can be made from the following items:
- pots;
- aluminum basin;
- foil;
- beer can.
Before you begin directly creating an amplifier, you need to prepare the following tools:
- Screwdriver Set;
- soldering iron;
- glue gun
In order for an external antenna for a modem from Yota to live up to expectations for its construction, it is necessary to have a high-frequency antenna cable, copper wire, plastic pipe. One more important point which is worth knowing is the broadcast frequency and a diagram of how to connect the antenna to the Yota modem. There is a lot of information on how to connect an antenna directly to a device on the Internet.
The most effective is considered to be a self-made antenna for LTE Yota from Kharchenko. It is a figure eight made of copper wire that needs to be attached to the reflector. When making a figure eight, you need to strictly maintain its dimensions. The only drawback is that in this case you will need to connect the cable to the connector located on the case. If there is no such connector, you will need to solder the cable to the internal board. As for the advantages, your signal amplifier for the Yota modem can be placed at a high altitude, which will help enhance signal reception even more.
The Yota antenna can also be made from an old unnecessary pan with a capacity of about three liters. In addition, an aluminum basin or a cardboard box, which must first be covered with foil, may be suitable. The modem is located in the center. If necessary, you can change the orientation of the Yota 4G modem inside the reflector to the desired values. In this case, there is no need to solder. The device is attached with a glue gun or improvised materials.
Another option for designing an amplifier is to use an aluminum can. It requires cutting off the top and making a side cut 40 cm from the bottom. Place the modem in it and connect an external antenna to the computer. To check the indicators, you need to go to the page located at 10.0.0.1. and perform testing.
Now you know how to strengthen the signal of a 4g modem and you can easily and quickly use one of the methods described above to get maximum Internet connection speed from Iota.
Today the coverage area of third and fourth generation networks mobile operator Iota occupies an impressive area. At the same time, the company's management is constantly working to increase the number of base stations in order to expand the territorial coverage of services and improve the quality of communication in the places of presence. As a result of the implemented measures, the signal improves and the speed increases wireless internet. However, it is still not possible to catch it everywhere, and in some small towns and even areas of large cities there is a signal, but it is very weak. Even the fact that the purchased Yota 4G modem already has a built-in amplifier is not always able to save the situation. It is in such cases that an external antenna is needed for Yota. Thanks to this device, the low signal that is caught from the nearest base is amplified, which ultimately has a positive effect on the connection speed.
Such antennas are indispensable for residents of remote areas of settlements; they can also be installed in a country cottage. Such a device is especially useful when there is no possibility of using wired Internet and the quality of wireless is unsatisfactory.
The role of external antennas for Yota can be performed by both factory devices and those made by hand. The advantage of the former is their accuracy and high efficiency, but the latter allows you to save money and at the same time get a relatively good 4G connection.
The reasons for a weak signal and low speed are:
- network congestion;
- great distance settlement from the base station;
- modem location;
- dimensions of the room and the material used to make the walls, their height and thickness;
- the presence of interference in the signal path, such as multi-storey buildings, high-voltage poles, forests;
- connecting several devices to one router or modem.
In this case, the following problems are observed:
- the signal is often lost;
- The speed keeps jumping.
If all this is familiar, then it makes sense to think about buying equipment to amplify the received signal or making it yourself. Such a device is a conventional antenna.
On some forums there is an opinion that if the signal quality is unsatisfactory in LTE standard(namely, this is the Internet format supported by the Yota company) it is recommended to consider the option of switching to a WiMAX channel. This position is illogical. Both standards belong to the fourth generation. However, LTE was invented several years later, due to which a number of shortcomings inherent in its predecessor were taken into account and corrected. Improvements have affected such characteristics as multiple access, frequency resource dispatch, power parameters, adaptability, delays, and so on.
Types of antennas and advantages of their use
The Yota operator guarantees users the availability of high-speed 4G Internet. Providing this service is the general mission of the company. As technical support, the company offers subscribers 4G modems, routers and antennas for Yota.
Each type of antenna has characteristic properties and has a number of advantages during use. Below is a general classification of industrial, that is, those produced in streaming mode, antennas.
- Panel MIMO (that is, containing two amplifiers in one housing) 3G/4G directional antenna. The most popular in this category are various models of the Delta Station 3G/4G broadband dual-polarization antenna. Equipped with the function of automatically switching to a 3G signal in a situation where there is no 4G. Some modifications are designed to operate in two frequency ranges.
- Parabolic. Such models provide maximum gain and are ideal for use at significant distances from the base, as well as in places where there is a complete absence of signal. The only drawback of parabolic antennas is their high price.
- Circular omnidirectional. The main advantage of such products is their mobility. They are easy to install, have a magnetic base, and can be installed anywhere convenient, even in the car. The amplification power of the device is low, so they are used mainly to achieve stability of the Internet signal.
- Indoor antenna. Boosts the signal when connected to a receiving device via a USB cable.
- Antennas with a built-in modem or Yota router. Such models can be purchased if this device not yet purchased separately. They are not suitable for boosting the signal of an existing modem or router.
If equipment for providing Internet access has not yet been purchased, but is only being considered possible options, then the acquisition universal device– the ideal solution.
HiTE PRO antennas for Yota
These 4G antennas have a built-in modem and support signal reception from all mobile operators. To work, you must insert a proper SIM card into the device. The HiTE PRO antenna for Yota replaces the equipment kit for amplifying the radio frequency pulse.
Such systems are considered to be the most efficient, since the modem is already built into the antenna, and there is no signal loss on adapters and cables. Such an antenna for Yota can increase the speed of traffic exchange on the Internet tenfold, and you can install and configure it yourself, without contacting a specialist. If you already have a separate modem, the need for it disappears.
Using a satellite dish
To strengthen and stabilize the Internet signal, you can use a television satellite dish. It is advisable to place it in a plastic container and attach it to the converter. The device is connected to the computer via a USB cable. This solution is especially effective for use in the region, in villages, suburbs and other settlements remote from towers.
Maximum good gain gives a parabolic antenna with a mesh reflector, however, it is quite difficult to find these on sale, since they were no longer produced due to outdated standards.
The amplification efficiency may vary depending on the dimensions of the dish. For a high-quality connection at a distance of up to ten kilometers from the tower, a dish with a diameter of one meter is enough.
How to connect an external antenna to a Yota modem
An external antenna for amplifying 4G Internet from Yota is easy to install and configure. It is important to adhere to the following rules:
- point the antenna lower than when tuning to a television satellite;
- monitor connection quality using computer program Yota;
- it is necessary to fix the antenna in the direction of the point of best signal reception;
- install the modem so that the USB port is at the end opposite the antenna;
- in case of constant interruption of the signal, the structure should be raised higher.
It is impossible to simultaneously use an antenna to receive a TV signal and amplify the Internet.
Do-it-yourself Yota signal amplification
Aimed at strengthening the LTE signal from Yota external Antennas for a modem are quite expensive, and not everyone can afford to purchase such a device. Therefore, the antenna for Yota can be made by hand.
First of all, it is necessary to determine the location of the nearest base station, as well as the presence or absence of objects along the way that could become an obstacle to the signal. The presence of interference in the line of sight can turn the idea of installing an amplifier into a waste of time and money. Intensive loading within a populated area reduces the efficiency of the installed antenna several times. Thus, signal amplification at a distance of several hundred meters in a densely populated area of a large city can be comparable to the effect observed at a distance of ten kilometers from the tower for a small village.
If you have problems finding out the location of the nearest tower, you can contact your provider’s service department. The consultants will guide you by the coordinates of the base station and also tell you how to correctly install the external antenna. The same information is available on the provider’s official forum and numerous third-party specialized resources.
Required material and tools
To design a signal amplifier for LTE Internet, you will need the following set of tools:
- soldering iron;
- Screwdriver Set;
- glue gun;
- pliers;
- round nose pliers.
As for the necessary materials, the amplifier is made from improvised materials. You will need:
- pot;
- aluminum can;
- antenna cable;
- cardboard, foil;
- copper wire;
- plastic tube;
- plastic bag.
If this is a remote structure and will be mounted outdoors, then care must be taken to protect it from adverse weather influences.
Antenna for Eta using an aluminum can
An amplifier for Eta can be very simply made from an aluminum can. True, it will be completely useless in conditions of an extremely weak signal, but it is an excellent option for stabilizing the stability of the connection.
This homemade internal antenna for Yota is not suitable for outdoor installation.
To make such a design, you need to cut a hole in the side of the drinks can according to the shape and size of the modem. The distance from the center of the recess to the bottom of the vessel is on average 38-40 mm. The exact figure can be calculated using a special calculator, which can be easily found in a search engine.
The modem is inserted into the hole and secured with a glue gun.
Reception of the signal from the transmitting center to the amplifier should be carried out with a minimum amount of interference.
When setting up the signal, it is necessary to change the depth of the device in the bank and turn the improvised antenna towards the tower in order to achieve the optimal result. You can check the results by taking speed and ping measurements on the official Iota website or special resources like speedtest.net.
The design is connected to a computer or router using a USB extension cable.
Pseudosatellite
The design of the pseudosatellite is very similar to the can design, but its advantage is a larger reflective surface area; in addition, it is used both indoors and outdoors. As a reflector, use a cardboard box covered with foil, a stainless pan, an aluminum bowl or a metal grid.
The modem is mounted inside the 4G/LTE signal amplifier using screws that are inserted into drilled holes.
The modem is placed perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the side parts of the reflector.
If the structure is mounted outdoors, the modem should be protected with polyethylene or a plastic tube.
A correctly directed pseudosatellite is quite effective and significantly enhances the 4G signal.
The Kharchenko antenna is reliable and at the same time very easy to manufacture. In essence, it is a thick copper wire bent into a figure eight. Such a blank is placed on top of a reflector with a metallized surface. During manufacturing, it is very important to strictly maintain the dimensions of the figure eight and set the broadcast frequency in order to reduce possible interference to a minimum. The cable is connected to the modem through a connector. If this is not available, you must disassemble the modem and solder the cable to the board.
Using a Signal Reflector
To amplify the signal, you can use special devices - reflectors. To connect such devices you need:
- insert a modem into the USB connector that is not designed to connect an external antenna;
- connect the USB cable to your laptop or computer.
The principle of operation of the reflector is that the modem installed at the focus of the device receives the reflected signals.
This is not to say that the amplification effect will be very significant, but still the signal will stabilize and become a little more powerful.
You can purchase a ready-made reflective device, or you can make an improvised one, for example, from a tin can, foil or colander.
Disassemble the Yota modem and solder cables from the external antenna to the connectors on the board
Yota modems have special technological connectors. They are needed for testing. If you disassemble the modem and solder an external antenna to the modem board, then this solution will provide a significant signal amplification.
However, this method of amplification also has a number of disadvantages:
- high probability of physical damage to the modem;
- requires the purchase of a cable and adapters;
- There are significant signal losses on intermediate elements (wires, connectors, sockets).
This signal amplification idea works, but it is also quite risky and requires good soldering skills.
If you don’t want to disassemble the modem and connect pigtails, you can purchase ready-made devices that work from the box. The provider offers models for urban conditions, for example, YotaStation M14. But in a village, in a country house or in a private house, it is better to install YotaGrid 24.
Mobile Internet from Iota is for many users the only alternative to wired providers. In some places it is simply impossible to lay home phone or optics. They come to help people cellular networks. But here you may encounter a small coverage area. In such a situation, an external antenna for the Yota modem will help out - it will strengthen the signal and make the connection more stable. Our review will tell you what to do.
An analysis of Iota forums and official public pages showed that many users are dissatisfied with the coverage area. In places where the signal from base stations is too weak, regular communication problems are observed. The most common complaint is slow speed. Files are not downloaded, pages open slowly and with errors, message delivery in instant messengers fails. Without understanding the problem, subscribers begin to blame the operator for everything, although he has nothing to do with it.
Lost connections - the modem simply loses connection with Yota base stations. Reconnecting may take several minutes, as it all depends on the signal strength. In bad weather, communication is often completely lost. The thing is that precipitation slightly muffles the already weak high-frequency signal.
If in a big city problems with reception are rare, then outside the cities the situation only gets worse - in small towns and villages reception is poor, the same applies to dacha associations. And this is where a whole army of subscribers who need high-speed Internet lives. But weak signal often makes access to the network impossible.
How to boost the signal
The most interesting thing is that complaining to the operator is almost useless. They will take your contact information, specify the location, after which (with a probability of 99.9%) they will say that everything is fine - try changing the location of the modem. But in most cases, it is impossible to change its position - you shouldn’t be climbing trees with a modem in your hands. In our situation, an external antenna for the Yota 4G modem will help us out. Let's see what we can buy in stores:
- A simple indoor external antenna of a passive type - looks like some kind of embryo satellite dish. It seems to focus a weak signal onto the problem set in focus. Users do not particularly praise such antennas.
- Special directional antennas - provide reception even in the most difficult conditions, but are highly expensive. Amplifiers are installed on board such devices that amplify the signal in both directions. The gain of such devices ranges from 16 dB to 24 dB (these are very decent figures).
- Simple directional antennas of the “wave channel” type are not the best option when you are very far from the nearest base stations. Another thing is that this option is one of the cheapest.
- Sector external active antennas for outdoor installation - small rectangles in all-weather design. Great for working with 3G and 4G signals. They cost less than wave channel antennas and are superior in efficiency.
- Parabolic antenna - similar to a satellite antenna, provides good amplification of the Yota signal in passive mode.
You can also include various homemade solutions here.
What is needed to connect the antenna
To connect the Yota LTE remote antenna to the modem, you need to make sure that the 4G modem has the appropriate connectors. For example, offered for sale in currently The model is equipped only with a built-in antenna. You can't connect an external one to it. But there is still a way out of the situation - you can install such a modem at the focus of a parabolic (satellite) or simple indoor passive antenna. For more professional solutions connectors will be required.
Popular Yota modems with external antenna:
- Huawei E8372 - the model has received many positive user reviews, the cost is about 3,000 rubles.
- Huawei E3372h is a modem with two connectors for connecting an external antenna. The price in stores is about 2.5 thousand rubles.
- ZTE MF832D is an inexpensive modem with an input for connecting an external antenna. The cost is 2290, but according to reviews this is not the most stable option.
- The Yota B315 Internet Center is not a modem, but a whole router with support for outdoor antennas.
To place the Yota external antenna you will need a high pole. It can also be installed on the roof of the house. The most difficult thing is to calculate in which direction the nearest basic ones are located Yota stations and which way they are facing. You can obtain such information on specialized private resources on the Internet.
Also on the Internet you will find tips on modifying modems - you will need to solder connectors to it (if technically possible).
The Yota LTE external antenna will significantly improve reception and provide more or less high-speed Internet access. But for some subscribers, installation may seem like a rather complicated process. If you lack technical knowledge, contact specialized companies that install antenna equipment. The cost of the work will be high, but they will be able to conduct tests and find out the feasibility of the installation work.
Popular antenna models
Next, we will look at the most interesting antenna devices that can be purchased in domestic stores and online stores. We will touch on how simple models, and professional – more expensive and effective.
Antenna Yota MiMo
It would be more correct to say that this is an Internet signal amplifier called REMO “LTE MiMo INDOOR”. You don't need cables to connect the modem, and you don't need high poles to mount the equipment. This is an indoor thing into which you need to plug a modem and connect antenna connectors to it. Power is supplied via a USB cable, the gain varies between 9-11 dB. The cost of the device is minimal - only 990 rubles. But in difficult conditions for receiving Yota, the gain may be insufficient.
There is also a similar solution for Yota modems without antenna sockets - this is REMO “Connect 2.0” for 800 rubles.
Whip antennas
It is difficult to single out any specific model here, since there are dozens and even hundreds of them. The cost is within 1000 rubles, the average gain is 9 dB. The receiving part is fixed on a suction cup stand. This outdoor antenna can be mounted outside or inside your home. Also suitable for use in a car.
Please note that when ordering such an antenna on Aliexpress, its cost will be from 300 rubles. The downside of buying in China is the long waiting time for an order.
Vegatel ANT-900/2700-PO
We have before us an all-weather external antenna for the Internet, Iota, sector type, mounted on a wall or on a mast. The Yota signal gain is up to 10 dB. The device is made in durable waterproof plastic case. Experts say that the complete cable should be thrown in the trash and purchased a cable of a different brand, characterized by less signal attenuation. The cost of the model is about 1500 rubles.
Panel antenna MIMO 18 dB BOX 4G LTE/3G
If you are looking for an external MIMO 4G antenna with a built-in modem, pay attention to the model presented. It would be more correct to say that the modem here is not built-in, but built-in - remove the cover from the waterproof block, install the Yota USB modem there and close the block. The gain is up to 18 dB, the cost of the model is about 7,000 rubles.
HiTE PRO GRID SMA
This external antenna is parabolic, it provides a powerful gain of up to 2x24 dB. The antenna is very large, but it has an excellent radiation pattern - there is a chance to organize Internet reception in the country at a considerable distance from the operator’s base stations. At the same time, it has a more than affordable price - about 9,000 rubles. Be sure to take a closer look at this model if you live far from the city and have difficulty receiving the Yota signal.
M-Tech DUAL BAND BOX
Before us outdoor antenna Yota 4G LTE costs only 7.5 thousand rubles. It operates at two frequencies – 800 and 2600 MHz, providing reliable signal reception. The gain at a frequency of 800 MHz is 2x14 dB, at a frequency of 2600 MHz - 2x21 dB. To operate the product, you need a Yota modem with connectors for an external antenna (TS9 or CRC9). Install the modem in a sealed box, point the device towards the nearest base stations and try to access the Internet.
What to choose in the end
If your modem has antenna sockets, then the best options there will be an antenna on the street. Outdoor reception is always better than inside buildings. And if the antenna system is mounted on an antenna pole or on the roof of a house, the efficiency will increase. We recommend taking a closer look at panel or parabolic antennas. To work inside a city apartment, a simple pin model is sufficient. If you cannot handle the installation yourself, contact those who install Yota antennas professionally.
Please note that antenna equipment for Wi-Max modems may not be suitable for 4G LTE modems.
If you have a desire to learn how to work with Mikrotik routers and become a specialist in this field, I recommend following a program based on information from the official course. The course is worthwhile, read the link for all the details.
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Introduction
In the warm season, and not only in the summer, just more often, I spend a lot of time outside the city in the Moscow region at the dacha. That's where I work. In order to be able to work normally, you needed a stable Internet, which for a long time I didn’t, and I frankly suffered. I was forced to stay in the city for work. My house is located in a very remote and quiet area, next to a forest, which is a definite plus in terms of silence and desertion, and at the same time a minus in terms of communication.
Directly cellular It works more or less normally, you can talk. But there was a real problem with the Internet. All operators are caught, but there is no internet. Barely catches 3g. And the prices have never pleased me. To work normally, I need a lot of traffic, I didn’t really want to pay for it at the existing rates, so I didn’t really look into the issue.
Everything changed when I tried the Yota operator with her unlimited Internet. As soon as I saw that my house seemed to be in the coverage area, I decided to buy a SIM card first and check the connection. I can install 2 SIM cards in my smartphone, so I started using it as a second one. I liked eta’s tariffs because there is no roaming throughout Russia, which is very convenient. I used the Internet on my smartphone when I left my home region.
I came to the dacha with this smartphone and checked the connection. A miracle did not happen, since it works on the same base stations as the megaphone, so the connection was the same as with the megaphone, practically none. It was very inconvenient to use the Internet; the connection was constantly interrupted, although from time to time it was possible to download something. Basically I was in the zone uncertain reception 3g. I decided to do the following thing: I climbed into the attic and put the phone near the window that faces the side where the nearest base station is located. I started checking the connection and was very happy. It became much better, the Internet on the phone itself worked tolerably, sometimes the lte signal was caught.
This inspired me very much and I decided to turn on the access point on my phone, leave it in the attic, and connect to the point with a laptop from another floor and work. This is where I first met Yota limitation.
Yota limitation
The essence of this limitation is that it has different tariff plans For different devices with different prices. I had a SIM card with the cheapest tariff, which allowed unlimited Internet use on my smartphone. If you try to distribute the Internet to other devices from your smartphone, then yota detects this and displays a page with a warning that this is prohibited on your tariff, but if you want to use the Internet, you will pay for it separately.
I went on a search to see what was out there on this topic. It turned out that the topic was very popular. To bypass the restriction at that time it was enough to use the computer set TTL 65 if you have an Android smartphone, that’s all. The point is that on the smartphone itself there are 64 TTL packets, if there are 65 on the computer, then these packets will fly out of the smartphone with TTL 64 and it will not know that you are distributing the Internet to someone. It helped me. I used the Internet this way for a while. But over time I decided to change something. I was tired of constantly climbing into the attic to install a smartphone, I wanted to distribute the Internet to other devices, the smartphone was running out of power due to its operation as an access point. Its battery is powerful enough, it lasted me a day of work, but I still didn’t like this design. By the way, I learned how to distribute the Internet to other devices. I had root access on my phone. I installed software on it, which already on the smart device changed the TTL of all passing packets.
It was necessary to resolve the issue of communication quality. Here I seriously delved into the topic and began to select a solution for my situation.
Choosing an antenna to boost the Yota lte signal
I read the forums on the topic of lte signal amplification and began to understand antennas. Hope for success was given by the information that if you can somehow get a signal from your phone, then the antenna will definitely help and will be much better. That is, improving an existing signal is not a problem. Problems arise mainly where the signal is regular phone no at all.
In the end I bought myself - panel antenna directional MIMO 3G / 4G LTE, 20 dB (1900-2700 MHz)— http://450mhz.ru/antenna/?id=207. It comes with 5 meter wires. This was enough for me; I didn’t buy additional wires. But separate adapters were needed to connect this antenna to usb modem ohm I bought these - http://450mhz.ru/accessories/?id=91. To attach the antenna to the wall of a building, you need to buy a separate bracket. I bought this one - http://450mhz.ru/accessories/?id=215.
For high-quality reception, the antenna must be installed in direct line of sight to the base station. It should not be obscured by terrain folds or other buildings. In this case it will be of little use. I was lucky, my house is high enough and from the attic the view of the base station is not blocked by anything, just above the roof next door.
Unfortunately, I was unable to attach the antenna to the bracket. I simply don't have the ability to do this. The height of the house is high, prefabricated stairs are very unreliable at such a height. It is impossible to work with a tool on them, much less attach the antenna, it is heavy. In addition, then you need to adjust it correctly, check the connection, turn it, and possibly do this several times. An option would be to call a lift and install it from it, but I didn’t go for it, because after the lift leaves, I won’t have access to the antenna at all, I won’t be able to position it differently if necessary, or check it .
It was necessary either to collect the scaffolding along the wall of the house, or to somehow attach it to the roof. In general, it's difficult. I escaped with little blood. I installed the antenna in the attic next to the window and pointed it at the base station. I twisted it a little, turned it, tilted it in different directions and chose the optimal position.
This turned out to be enough to ensure reliable reception at the lower limit. That is, out of 5 sticks, I consistently received one, sometimes 2. The signal was stable, the speed was 1-5 megabits. This is enough for me to work. And for everything else. But of course I want more. I think the signal will be even better if the antenna is taken outside and mounted higher on the bracket. But I haven't figured out how to do it yet.
Selection of usb modem for Yota
The antenna needed to be connected to the modem. Based on reviews on the Internet, I chose a model that was guaranteed to work with Yota SIM cards. It turned out Huawei E3372/ 827F / M150-2 – 4G LTE / 3G USB http://450mhz.ru/USB_modem/?id=192. In the store I bought one already stitched for all Moscow operators. I inserted a SIM card and everything worked immediately when I connected the modem to the computer. Or not right away. I don’t remember exactly, I did everything more than a year ago. I will try to reproduce the entire sequence of my actions. Most likely the modem worked with some other operator that I tested on. I had a SIM card from Yota for a smartphone, it’s unlikely that it will just work in a usb modem.
I found a more convenient firmware for the modem on the Internet and reflashed it, simultaneously replacing the IMEI taken from an old broken phone. I found all the information on working with the modem on the 4pda.ru forum. I tried to look for the instructions I followed, but couldn’t find them. There is a lot of information, but I didn’t come across exactly what I used. Therefore, I will only describe the sequence of actions that I performed. You yourself are looking for the latest instructions for this, there are a lot of them, I just looked, you need to take a modem and try. I don’t have anything to check anymore, I don’t want to tug on the working modem.
- I asked Huawei modem E3372 with fresh firmware HiLink.
- It seems that I installed something more convenient separately web interface, I don’t remember exactly.
- I changed the IMEI of the modem, taking it from my old phone.
- Installed TTL fix. It was in the form of a small patch.
After that, I could simply insert a Yota SIM card, modem into a computer or router and use the Internet. At first everything was fine, but the further I went, the more often I began to receive a page from this website warning me about limiting Internet distribution. I began to read the information and realized that only the TTL fix was not enough. Yota began to determine who was using the Internet based on the resources they accessed. For example, if you have a SIM card for a smartphone, and you go to the server Microsoft updates, or play online game for PC, it is obvious that you are distributing the Internet and you need to limit access.
At first it was enough to make changes to hosts file on computers, limiting access to resources. I looked for a list of resources on the Internet. But over time, restrictions appeared more and more often. For example, I noticed that Internet access stopped immediately as soon as I updated the ports on freebsd in virtual machine. In addition, they began to use the Internet from other devices - phones, tablets. Setting up restriction lists for all of them was very difficult or impossible. I began to resolve the issue radically. Eventually .
I've jumped ahead a little without telling you more about USB connection modem to Mikrotik.
Setting up a usb modem from Yota to mikrotik
We have an antenna, the modem is programmed for Utah and is ready to work. All that remains is to connect it to mikrotik router and set up Internet distribution from yota. Using adapters, we connect the antenna to the modem and plug it into mikrotik. I got it like this:
My Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD with OS version 6.33.3 identified the modem without any problems. I didn't have to configure anything. A new one has appeared in the list of interfaces with the name lte1:
Since the HiLink firmware already has a built-in dhcp server, in Mikrotik you need to run the dhcp client on the lte interface. You will receive an address from the network range 192.168.8.0.
That's all for me on my Internet via yota in a country house.
Conclusion
Let me summarize what has been done. I will build the entire sequence of actions point by point.
- I bought a Yota SIM card and made sure that at least some signal was received at the dacha.
- I bought a usb modem and reflashed it to work on the yota network, replaced imei and installed ttl fix.
- I bought an antenna to boost the 4g/lte signal, adapters and connected it to the modem.
- I connected the modem to Mikrotik and set up Internet distribution via wifi.
- I set up an openvpn client on Mikrotik to mask Internet traffic from internet.
Currently, this configuration works successfully. I have no doubt that after some time they will come up with some kind of new scheme blocking unauthorized distribution of the Internet from tariffs not intended for this. Then we will think about what to do.
I already have an idea on how to overcome future blocking from yota. I even thought about using it now. For example, through this you can connect via rdp to another computer and work on it. On local computer disable all connections except rdp to the specified address. Of course, this is not so convenient, and you won’t be able to access the Internet from other devices. But it's not very scary. I mainly need the Internet for work, and through rdp it’s even more convenient for me in some cases. I use a ready-made and configured work environment that is accessible from anywhere. If the Internet is stable, then working is almost as convenient as at a local desktop.
And let everyone else take a break from their gadgets and the Internet in nature. Good for health. I'm looking forward to advice, comments, and hints on what I've written. Perhaps someone will offer a simpler and more convenient option. I’ll also add that when I leave, I take the modem with me and use it as needed in Moscow or somewhere else. Very comfortably. I consider this a significant advantage of my decision. Paid unlimited Internet always with me.
Just in case, I’ll also provide a link to one based on Mikrotik. The topic is relevant just for a country house, since the seamlessness of the solution based on Mikrotik’s capsman is very conditional and will not be suitable for an enterprise everywhere. But for home use just right - budget and simple.
Let me remind you that this article is part of a single series of articles about.
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