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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 23, 2021 15:35:07 GMT
Looks like I need tools
Safe to download Netspot for RSSI ?
What do I need for SINR
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Post by MartinT on Oct 23, 2021 17:09:56 GMT
Just a browser!
Find out what IP address the router uses. It should be on the label at the back, together with the password. Browse to it and login. Go to router status or an equivalent page. It should give you that data.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 23, 2021 17:13:31 GMT
As a matter of interest, I compared the two mobile data services we use:
Main house: Huawei router on Three: anything from 60-100Mbps, reliable
Music room: TP-Link router on BT (EE): around 30Mpbs, very reliable
Both on different masts so I guess we're lucky.
The Plusnet landline barely musters 15Mbps and will be no more when the contract ends.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 23, 2021 17:21:56 GMT
Ahahaha. Thanks
15Mbps was my best with Plusnet too. About all you can get down a country lane
Next door got 18
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 23, 2021 18:56:01 GMT
Logged into ZTE router
Wi-Fi Coverage Long Wi-Fi Coverage (?)
Signal Strength -97dBm
Do I want Statistics ?
Takes me to Data Management and wants info I don't know.
Clear Date * 1
Data Type Data Time
547:49:23 Used
00:00:00 of remaining
When reached 0%, 00:00:00 to remind me - put in 50%
0 Hour(s) Time Plan put in 50 hours
No idea what that does
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Post by MartinT on Oct 23, 2021 22:51:08 GMT
Ouch - that's poor and could explain the variable results. It's just about hanging on grimly to any signal at all. Now that you can see signal strength (although it would have been useful to see SINR too), you can try better placements if possible. Try all the upstairs windows. WAIT - is that in fact the mobile data signal strength? Why does it mention wi-fi? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 24, 2021 11:00:07 GMT
Under - Status Information:
SIM card number 1234etc
IMEI 1234etc
IMSI 1234etc
Wi-Fi Coverage Long Wi-Fi Coverage
Signal Strength -98dBM (today, and connection is horrid)
Ah
Advanced Settings
Option for Wifi coverage: Short, Medium or Long
Wifi awake settings : Enable or Disable (ticked)
Update settings : Checked, up to date
Looked all over, still no SINR
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Post by Stratmangler on Oct 24, 2021 11:05:44 GMT
I keep seeing ZTE router being mentioned.
Which model is it, and does it have any external aerials?
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 24, 2021 11:10:17 GMT
ZTE MF286D
Bingfu aerials currently in use giving a small performance increase
Bingfu 4G LTE Antenna SMA Male Aerial 8dBi Magnetic Base (2-Pack)
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Post by MartinT on Oct 24, 2021 11:52:46 GMT
My Huawei needs a setting changed for using external aerials. Did you check yours?
Still don't know what that signal strength is. I'll assume 4G, and it's very poor.
Not interested in the wi-fi stats, you have more important problems to fix first. You've got to find a better location.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 24, 2021 12:05:44 GMT
From what I found the ZTE didn't need a setting change
4G from the blue light on the panel
Moved back to South window, the 'good' one
Oh dear -96
Speedtest 26Mbps
How does that happen ?
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Post by Stratmangler on Oct 24, 2021 12:49:05 GMT
The carrier band is analogue, and subject to all kinds of interference.
Poor pickup of the carrier band will give slower data speeds.
The 4G service itself has only so much bandwidth, and if there's something occurring locally to you, such a traffic jam after an accident, or a bunch of silly buggers climate protesters gluing themselves to the road surface on a busy nearby motorway slip road, it won't matter if you have the strongest carrier band, because the mast will be swamped with users. and all users in the vicinity will have decreased data transfer rates.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 24, 2021 13:01:50 GMT
Like, or actually contention ?
We're virtually in the middle of nowhere.
Latest
Move to East facing window
-110
Into this room next for interest then upstairs next
BTW All this on my very long mains extension lead so router always on
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 24, 2021 17:21:26 GMT
West facing window in here
-110
Upstairs :
West facing window
-107 to -115
Reset router
-112
South Window
-116
South Window, next along
-99
Loft conversion, another floor up
-98
Back to square one
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Post by MartinT on Oct 24, 2021 17:34:15 GMT
Based on those readings, Mike, the Three mast is too far from you or obscured. Have you tried any other service providers? Who is your phone with?
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 24, 2021 18:02:17 GMT
Not perfect but it gives as what we need.
Could do with more if I can get it
My phone is with Three.
The boss is has an Apple and Sky I think
Next door had 20 or 30Mbps and up to 60 odd with an aerial.
We both point at the same mast to the South and not that different
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 25, 2021 14:48:49 GMT
For completeness I tried the router outside.
More or less the same
Up a high step ladder
More or less the same
Checked figure for Bingfu aerial
Same in or out
Can't find a setting on the ZTE to select aerial so assume automatic
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Post by MartinT on Oct 25, 2021 20:01:48 GMT
I figured as much and you've confirmed it. Your problem is distance to the nearest Three mast.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 26, 2021 9:16:07 GMT
Going next door soon to see how my neighbour is getting 60Mbps
Three broadband, Huawei router, Poynting directional aerial
As this is through trees I would think directional is not what you want
His angle to the mast must must be almost the same as mine
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Post by MartinT on Oct 26, 2021 11:03:25 GMT
An external professionally installed Poynting aerial would give you a much better chance of pulling enough signal for reliable throughout.
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