Bocking 14 wrote: » I want to improve the 4G signal strength in my house with Three Ireland. My phone can get 1-2 bars of 4G on an external windowsill and I tether my MacBook to it. I'm moving house soon so don't want to do a hard install of an antenna to a mast. I also will want to use a signal booster in a camper van. The devices I've looked at are: For home and mobile use (I'd have to use my phone SIM in this device)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kuma-Pocket-WiFi-Sim-Hotspot/dp/B072Q54BNX/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=4g+lte+mobile+phone+signal+booster+kit+for+campervan&qid=1612993453&sr=8-2 For home use only(no sim required):https://boostersdirect.com/product/pro-mobile-booster-voice-and-4g-lte-300-sqm/ There's a significant price difference-has anyone used either? Does the Three Ireland network work on 800/1800 frequencies? Thanks in advance.
Ditzie wrote: » Hi all, Sorry that this is not relevant, but I’m looking for anyone that has an old Vodafone 4G router that they are not using? My house went on fire Thursday and I have no Wifi, so looking to get hold of one asap. I am willing to pay for it and postage. Please message me if you know of anyone that has one they’re no longer using, I’d really appreciate it!
TimHorton wrote: » House fire a few days ago and getting internet access is a priority ? Must have been a small fire.
Berberis wrote: » Looking for a bit of help re the setting up of the Tenda mesh devices. They are due for delivery along with the directional antenna this Friday. From doing a bit of research about setting up the Mesh system, my understanding is that there will now be a different wifi address. example Tend Nova 1. Does this mean that I will need to reset all my smart devices like the google home and nests and plugs to this new address.Update: The Tenda mesh arrived at tea time, so I had to set them up straight away to see how it goes. Moved the router up to the window sill, pointed it in the direction of the mast set it for 4g and speeds were out of this world for me. (20-30 down and 20-30 up) Set up the 3 Tena mesh's and speeds were consistent all over the house, even in parts down the far end where the bedrooms are which always just about got a smidgen of a signal before. So at 8pm in the evening I'm getting roughly 14 - 20Mps download speeds everywhere. When the Antenna arrives on Friday, it will be interesting to see how much quicker it will increase the speeds. I did have to reset all my smart plugs, google home, 2 minis and Chromecast to the new WIFI, which took a while but done now. I noticed once I had everything connected to the WIFI, that the speeds have now dropped to 6mbs download. I opened the Tenda app and when I click on connected devices, for the google home and minis and the Chromecast, it says "connected 5G access" where all the other devices and lap top says "connected 4G access" Could the 5G access be what is slowing the speeds down?Update 2: The 5G access must not be affecting the speeds. Just tried the speeds (10pm) now and I'm back to getting over 20 Mps download. Unbelievable speeds for us. A big thanks to all Boardie's who posted on this thread.
actuar90 wrote: » Sorry for the basic questions but does a set up like this just enhance 3g/4g speeds or can they also help with mobile signal? I get about 2 bars and patchy 3g at home. Looking to do something to improve both but no idea where to even start. Any help would be appreciated!
actuar90 wrote: » I get about 2 bars and patchy 3g at home. Looking to do something to improve both but no idea where to even start. Any help would be appreciated!
Makhnovist wrote: » Will my current Poynting 4G-XPOL-A0001 work to boost a 5G broadband connection or will I have to get a newer one? Only provider available in my area for 5G is three.
Will my current Poynting 4G-XPOL-A0001 work to boost a 5G broadband connection or will I have to get a newer one? Only provider available in my area for 5G is three. I'm currently with Eir 4G which is 30 a month for 750GB and My average speed is 150Mbps down so Im pretty happy with it but my contract goes up to 53 a month soon so I was going to see what threes 5G was like.
Makhnovist wrote: » My router is B818-263 4G+. I'll contact them then to see if I can do that. And maybe wait till eir roll out 5G broadband, I've had it for almost 11 months now and have had 0 issues so I was even almost happy to pay the extra tbh. If I can keep the price I definitely wont be changing. Also I've tested threes PAYG sim in my current router and it was nowhere near as good.
Makhnovist wrote: » My router is B818-263 4G+. I'll contact them then to see if I can do that. And maybe wait till eir roll out 5G broadband....
smuggler.ie wrote: » What make you think B818-263 is 5G router ?https://consumer.huawei.com/ie/routers/4g-router-3-prime/specs/
daraghwal wrote: » If your already in a contract with eir you'll probably have to pay for the duration of it anyway. If not you could ring them and see if they have a deal they could do for an existing customer. If that fails I would sign up with them again with a new number. They're advertising 4G on their homepage for 29.99/month with "no limits data" (Not sure if there's a FUP).
ED E wrote: » Stats are basically perfect, limitation is likely the towers capacity.
Morby wrote: » Hi all, I'm currently reading through all the posts on here, but I'm still finding it confusing. So apologies of I'm coming across as lazy, but I really need some idiots advice in this please or explain it to me like I'm five Just moved into a new house, it's very rural, middle of nowhere. Can barely get a phone signal / 3G / 4G there. I have a Huawei B525 modem which I'm currently using with a 3 SIM. Worked grand where I was previously, but can barely get 0.02mb from it now. I think there's a Vodafone mast closer to the new place so I'll probably have to switch over to Vodafone. I know I'm going to need some sort of external antenna or booster to make it workable though. Don't mind about speed as such so long as I can use Netflix and YouTube without major buffering. Not looking to game, Torrent or download large files. Bearing in mind I'm not very tech savvy and have a limited budget, what sort of external booster or antenna should I be looking for? Something fairly easy to install and set up. I really don't know what I'm looking for and if I should be putting it in the attic or outside. I'm getting confused looking at options, could someone please help advise me or point me in the direction of something simple (but works) for my needs? Don't mind buying online, from Amazon or China or wherever. Just need to get something sorted and up and running. Thanks.
