Yota modem antenna connectors. Yota (antenna): connection. Using a Signal Reflector

The Internet is a necessity for a modern person. Many people cannot even imagine their lives without access to high-speed Internet. Iota is a modern provider that offers its customers the most favorable conditions. With this operator, you can easily find a tariff that suits you in terms of cost and connection speed. Some people think that by connecting a modem, they can provide Internet to a huge apartment. In this case, you need an external antenna for the yota modem. It will help to make the signal strong, thereby increasing the coverage area.

At the official level, Eta does not recommend that users install additional antennas on their modems. But if you still need to increase the connection speed, you can use some tips. If you follow the instructions exactly, you can increase the data transfer rate and reception quality. With the help of modern antennas, it is possible to amplify the Internet signal for a radius of up to 15 kilometers. This allows you to speed up the connection to the network, provide each user with a stable and high-speed connection.

Before installing the device, check if the external antenna is suitable for the yota 4g modem. Not all antennas work with the provision of this mobile operator. To do this, before buying, consult with the seller. If you do not want to take risks, use the help of third-party companies. Many organizations are willing to help you for a small fee. The specialist will fine-tune your high-speed Internet access quickly.

Some users still want to try their hand and try to connect the antenna themselves. Sometimes their actions do not bring any result - the data transfer rate does not change, and the money for the purchase of components has already been spent. The reason may be a suitable device, incorrect software installation, or incorrect DIY installation. Because of this, we recommend taking the help of a specialist.

How to use a signal reflector?

Internet signal amplifiers will help speed up the Internet and increase the coverage area. These are devices that take over the Internet and distribute it over long distances. You can buy the device at any electronics store. Keep in mind that using not all devices will help you really increase your connection speed. Many of them do not show any result, despite the high cost. The signal reflector works like this:

• Insert the gadget into the USB modem connector from Yota.
• Prepare the slot for the antenna.
• Connect the cable to a personal computer through an extension cord.

The antenna must be installed right next to the data transmitter so that it can spread the signal more actively. Despite the manufacturers' statements, the use of the device does not give a powerful improvement in communication. The improvements from using an antenna are no better than installing a regular tin can or colander. Because of this, the antenna for the iota modem 4g is not very popular.

Connect an external antenna to the modem via a contactless adapter

It is not always possible to amplify the signal with an antenna. The method is only suitable for devices that have a USB connector. If not, then the method cannot be used. To increase the data transfer rate on a modem without USB ports, you can use contactless adapters. They work like this:

1. Install the antenna outdoors. Set it as high as possible, the direction does not matter.
2. Using a high-frequency cable, connect the antenna to the adapter that comes with the kit.
3. Connect the modem and computer to each other via a USB extension cable.
4. Install a modem from Iota inside the antenna adapter.

If you have the slightest knowledge in technology, you will be able to connect the device. Keep in mind that it is impossible to guarantee an increase in the speed and coverage of the Internet in this way. Many gadgets are ordinary dummies designed to pump out money. They can reduce the quality of data transmission. If you need more internet speed, change your tariff plan. So you are guaranteed to get an increase in 4G LTE speed.

In this article, we will tell you how to connect an external antenna to a Yota modem.

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Today on sale there is a special Yota LTE modem with connectors for connecting an external antenna. As a rule, there are no more than two of them, so that you can connect an antenna with two or one input. The device is connected to the antenna via a pigtail in the same way as it used to be with the Samsung SWC-U200 modem.

Yota standard modem

It was created for users of a WiMAX antenna that connected to a Samsung SWC-U200 device. It allows you to quickly switch between WiMAX and LTE. By the way, for this you need to change only the device itself and the pigtail.

By the way, today there is a lot of information on the Internet about the possibility of soldering the old Samsung connector, or generally soldering a pigtail into modem connectors. Remember that you can do this by hand, which means that you will not necessarily get the same result as the person who provided the instructions. But we will talk about ready-made versions.

3G/4G LTE modem ZTE MF820D with SIM-card Yota

This modem works perfectly with the Yota network and fully complies with its standards. The brand of the modem is ZTE. Accordingly, no one blocked it, and it can work with all operators.

Advantages:

• Versatility. Due to its features, the device can work with any SIM card
• High sensitivity to signal perception
• The presence of two antenna diversity at an angle of 90 degrees
• Support for Yota network standards
• Lack of company web interface. In this case, control is used through the standard modem menu
• The brand is not officially supported by Yota

The biggest advantage of the device is that it can work with different network standards, i.e. 3G and 4G. So, if the subscriber leaves the Yota service area, then he can insert a SIM card from another operator and safely use the Internet further.

If you want, then at the time of purchase you can be invested in the Iota SIM card.

Internet Center GemTek Yota CPE

This device is multifunctional and can work as an LTE modem, router, wireless Internet access point. In addition, it has two ports for IP-telephony and two connectors for the local network. The router has been certified by Yota.

Equipment features:

• Can connect an external antenna
• Built-in LTE modem
• There is a module for connecting to Wi-fi. Moreover, up to 250 computers with the N function can connect to it.
• Two LAN ports
• Two ports for connecting a landline phone
• Remote control capability

Outdoor BOX for installing an LTE modem and router

It often happens when the signal strength of the network is not so far from the location of the router and computer. For example, if the office is high or vice versa low, then the signal in it will be poor, and on the street the modem will perform its functions just fine.

Here you will be helped by a kit specifically for the street. It can be installed up to 100 meters from the nearest outlet. Then the signal and power will be transmitted only through one cable.

The kit includes:

• Outdoor box with mounts
• lightning rod
• Power kit
• Kit for fixing the modem and router
• USB cable
• Antenna outputs

Operating features:

• Outdoor placement up to 100 meters away
• Connecting an antenna with two connectors
• Compatibility with different models of routers
• Compatible with any USB modem that does not have an output without an antenna

Yota router, LTE router - DrayTek VFL-200

This is already improved equipment from Yota. The router already has firmware that supports many modem models. The router has a special Yota badge, which makes it possible to hope that new versions will be supported by the company.

The device has a built-in professional program that allows you to configure the operating modes. You can change NAT to MTU, create several separate local networks, restrict access to some users or only new ones, and so on.

Operating features:

• Yota icon, the ability to work with different models of modems
• Multiple operating modes such as: NAT, DynDNS and Port Forwarding
• Remote access to device management
• Ability to create a backup access channel
• Enhanced WiFi signal

The backup function may be required when connecting a wired Internet and quickly switching from one service provider to another, and with the help of remote control, you can safely monitor all devices at once from one computer.

In addition, the router is already configured to work with Yota LTE, but you will have to configure additional services yourself, or contact specialists.

Video: How to connect an external antenna to a Yota modem?

The network of base stations expanding the coverage area of ​​mobile operators is growing. The signal quality improves and the connection speed increases. But not in all places it is possible to enjoy ultra-fast 4g LTE Internet, even by purchasing a Yota 4g modem.

Causes of a weak signal:

• network congestion by users;
• significant distance from the base station (typical for small towns and villages);
• the place where the modem is located: height, material and thickness of the walls;
• nearby interference in the form of multi-storey buildings, forests, electromagnetic fields from high-voltage power lines.

You can solve the problem of amplifying the 4g signal by installing an antenna for the Yota modem.

Types of antennas and the benefits of using them

The Yota operator specializes in providing Internet using high-speed 4g networks. The company sells, in addition to the Yota 4g modem, various modifications of the router, antennas.

Types of industrial antennas:

1. Panel 4g antenna directional. It has the function of automatically switching to a 3g signal if there is no 4g network. There are modifications for operation in two frequency bands;
2. Parabolic. 4g antenna with maximum gain. It is good to use when the base station is located at long distances. It can be used where the signal is completely absent. The disadvantage is the high cost;
3. Circular omnidirectional. Mobile, has a magnetic base and the ability to install in different places, including in a car. It does not differ in high amplification power and is used in areas with unstable signal reception;
4. Internet signal boosters - indoor antennas. Connect to the modem using a USB cable.

Important! There are antennas for Yota with built-in modems and routers. If you need to amplify the signal on an existing device, you need to buy antennas without a 4g modem.

If there is no modem yet, then buying a combined device will cost less than purchasing the elements separately.

The Yota antenna provides an increase in Internet speed up to 10 times. Installation of equipment and its configuration will be within the power of any user who does not have special knowledge.

Homemade amplifiers

If the subscriber is technically trained, then he can make an antenna for Yota with his own hands. At the first stage, the location of the nearest transmitting center is determined, it turns out whether there is a lot of interference in the line-of-sight zone. Sometimes connection is not possible even with the most efficient amplifiers. In large cities, a tower located hundreds of meters from your place of residence can give the same 4g signal quality as in a rural area at a distance of 10-12 km. This is due to different network load.

You need to contact the Yota service department for the necessary information about the nearest tower. They can also give advice on how to properly position an external amplifier. Other data search options are a forum on the provider's website, third-party Internet resources.

Antenna for Yota using an aluminum can

The jar design of the amplifier for Iota is simple, but will not provide an increase in the speed and stability of the Internet in conditions of too weak a signal. However, such an external antenna can add to the lack of stability in the operation of the LTE connection. Used exclusively indoors.

A hole in the shape of an Iota modem is drilled in the side surface of an empty can of beer or other drinks. The distance to the center of the hole being made from the bottom surface of the can is calculated using a special calculator for such home-made designs. It can be found on the Internet. It is necessary that the transmitting center sends a signal to the amplifier with the least interference. By changing the depth of the modem and carefully turning the jar towards the tower, you can tune the manufactured antenna to receive the signal. The Yota website controls the speed of the Internet connection and ping. The modem with the antenna is connected to the computer via a USB cable extension.

The design resembles a can antenna, but with a larger reflector area. The reflector can be a cardboard box with a surface pasted over with foil, a stainless steel saucepan, an aluminum bowl, a metal grill, etc. The Yota modem is fixed inside the container with screws installed in the holes drilled on the side, or using other devices.

The pseudo-satellite can be fixed outside the building, while protecting the modem with plastic wrap or a plastic tube. If you correctly orient the homemade design, the 4g signal will increase significantly.

Important! Based on the practice of manufacturing a pseudo-satellite, the modem must be placed perpendicular to the ground, parallel to the surface of the reflector.

Experienced users note the reliability and simplicity of the Kharchenko antenna - a thick copper wire bent in the form of a figure eight. All dimensions indicated on the Internet for this design must be strictly observed. The wire is fixed over the reflector, which can be an aluminum plate. The wire is isolated from the reflector. The antenna is tuned to the frequency of its operator.

Installation of the structure is carried out on the street. You need to know where the transmitting centers are in order to direct it to one of them, if possible, avoiding interference. It is possible to get a powerful signal amplification by placing the amplifier at a sufficient height.

Important! The cable from the antenna must be connected to the modem through a connector, which may not be. Then the modem is disassembled and soldered directly on the printed circuit board.

Using a satellite dish

A TV satellite dish is a good solution for getting a stable Internet connection in problem areas. The eta modem is placed in a small plastic container (a tube or a yogurt bottle) and fixed at the focus of the dish, where the TV signal converter is usually located. The connection to the computer is provided by a USB cable. The process of tuning the antenna is more complicated.

Points to consider when setting up a parabolic antenna for receiving the Internet:

1. Unlike tuning to a television satellite, the dish for the LTE signal is sent below. This is due to the curvature of the reflection;
2. For fine tuning during slow rotation of the antenna, changes in the quality of the Internet connection are monitored using the Yota computer program. At the point of best signal reception, the directional dish must be fixed;
3. After fixing the external antenna, you can try to change the focus location and see how the 4g signal changes. The Yota modem must be installed so that the USB port is at the opposite end from the plate;
4. If the 4g signal remains unstable, it is necessary to raise the structure higher. Amplifying the signal will give a larger dish diameter. A meter-diameter satellite dish can guarantee a high-quality connection at a distance of 8-10 km from the tower;
5. Simultaneous use of a satellite dish to receive a television signal and improve the quality of the Internet connection is not possible.

A directional antenna having a parabolic mesh reflector will give the best gain. But it is difficult to find such a structural element for the manufacture of an antenna; they are not produced by the industry due to outdated standards. Although ready-made designs of this type are on sale.

Amplification of the LTE signal is feasible both with the use of industrial antennas and hand-made ones. A homemade antenna requires the presence of certain knowledge and skills. If the user does not have them, then the modem may be damaged. In this case, it is better to purchase factory copies in accordance with existing conditions.

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Product description:

4G antenna Cyfrius LTE-18 (MiMo technology)

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4G antenna supports frequencies: 2500-2700 LTE 4G / 1800 LTE 4G / 1900-2100 WCDMA 3G

Antenna LTE 4G with about Huawei built-in USB modem and 7m USB cable.
This antenna is able to amplify the weak LTE signal of 4G operators even if it is not on a regular USB modem in your premises

You can use the 4G amplifying antenna not only with the Yota SIM card, but also with any other 4G LTE mobile operator

If the LTE signal is present, but too weak and unstable, then this LTE antenna is also able to amplify and stabilize the signal from the base stations

External antenna for LTE: gain - 2 x 18 dB (MIMO), built-in LTE modem, built-in 7-meter USB cable for connecting to a PC or WiFi router

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The performance of the MiMo LTE antenna with routers from other manufacturers is not guaranteed!

The LTE antenna comes with a clamp for mounting on a mast or bracket. The 4G antenna is designed for outdoor use.
It is also possible to install a 4G antenna indoors (for example, near a window), if it is not possible to install it outside the building.

Warranty - 12 months.

* 1500 rubles the cost of soldering the Yota USB modem
By default, the 4G antenna is equipped with a Huaewei universal modem (works with all mobile operators)

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Warranty - 12 months.

Keep in mind that in the case of an outdoor installation of an LTE antenna, you will get the maximum signal gain from base stations. If a regular LTE 4G USB modem is able to work with an LTE base station at distances of no more than 1-3 km, then the USB modem built into the Yota outdoor antenna will provide a reliable signal at distances up to 10-15 km. Thus, you can buy a Yota outdoor antenna even in an area not yet covered by LTE radio signals and "reach out" to the nearest base station.

Also keep in mind that street amplifying LTE antenna gives a positive effect and in conditions of good base station coverage. The explanation for this is very simple. If you use a regular miniature USB modem or a standard WiFi/LTE router, you only have a connection with the nearest LTE base station, and if it is overloaded during peak hours, your equipment loses speed and you already have a low Internet speed, and pay, for example, 20 Mbps
An outdoor LTE booster antenna in such a situation allows your equipment to communicate not only with the nearest LTE base station, but also with LTE bases (towers) located at a considerable distance from your location

Thus, the equipment is able to stabilize the LTE signal both in conditions with poor coverage and in conditions of good stable reception. When using an external LTE booster antenna, you guarantee yourself a larger bandwidth due to the simultaneous operation of your equipment with two or three LTE base stations at once

The fundamental difference between the LTE 4G standard and the old 3G is the ability of LTE subscriber equipment to work with three base stations (towers) at once, and an external LTE booster antenna significantly helps the subscriber in this task!

Antenna
Built-in Huawei USB modem (all carriers) *
Fastener
USB connecting cable 7 meters

* 1500 rubles the cost of soldering the Yota USB modem (by default, the Huawei modem is in the antenna)
Huawei USB modem works with all mobile operators

Good afternoon. People living in a private house often face the problem of a lack of high-quality Internet. ADSL is now rarely used anywhere, and the speed leaves much to be desired. It is especially problematic if the house is new and there is no telephone, then you will have to pull the wire for the sake of not very fast Internet. And if there is a telephone, it is not a fact that the line laid a long time ago will be suitable for the Internet. Fiber optics is expensive. Some add up with neighbors and then the costs can become acceptable. However, not everyone needs good internet. There is mobile internet. 4G technology allows you to reach 150 Mbps as much as possible, but for such a speed you need high-quality signal reception. Not always the built-in antenna (more precisely two) of the modem is enough for this. So, today we will make Kharchenko's antenna for the Yota 4G modem. At the moment, YOTA 4G LTE WLTUBQ-108 modems are on sale.

We have to:
- YOTA 4G LTE WLTUBQ-108
- Copper wire 2.5 mm
- Sheet of iron
- 75 ohm coaxial wire, thin
- Double pigtail with MS156 on SMA Female
- SMA Male Connector
- Drill
- Drill bit 3 mm
- Plastic tube or any dielectric
- soldering iron
- Solder, rosin
- Hot glue
- Clamps
- USB extension cable

Step 1 Preparing the modem.
Before starting the manufacture of the antenna, it is worth connecting the modem to the computer. Going into the modem settings at 10.0.0.1, write down the SINR / RSRP values. This should be done to compare the change in signal level after connecting the antenna. The modem is easy to disassemble. It is necessary to use something sharp, such as an awl or a knife, to pry and remove the top cover. This must be done very carefully, as there is a built-in antenna under the cover. The main thing is not to damage it. Removing the cover:

And from the back it looks like this:

Our modem supports MIMO technology. MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output, multiple inputs, multiple outputs) is a spatial signal encoding technology that can increase the channel bandwidth. When using this technology, two or more antennas are used for data transmission and the same number of antennas for reception. In our case, we have two antennas. Each antenna has its own socket:

One socket is located at the top of the modem, the second on the right side. Leaving the modem open is not good, so when applying the case to the modem, measure out the holes for the sockets, and drill with a 3 mm drill:

It's hard enough to die for sure. Having drilled holes, we put the case on the modem and see if the holes match the sockets. If necessary, increase the holes with a knife in the right direction. After making sure that the holes match the sockets, we put on the case and close the top cover.

We will connect the antenna to specially prepared sockets. For this we need an adapter. On the one hand, there will be two MS156 connectors (we connect one antenna to two sockets), on the other hand, a high-frequency SMA Female connector. It can be ordered on aliexpress or bought at the radio parts store:

We connect the pigtail to the modem:

On this we postpone, for a while, the modem to the side.

Step 2 Antenna calculation.
There are many antenna options. In my opinion, the most effective and easy to manufacture is the Kharchenko Antenna. It is named after the engineer who developed and described the design of this antenna - Kharchenko K.P. The antenna vibrator will be made of copper wire with a cross section of 2.5 mm. You can use a wire with a cross section of 2 mm. The wire is easy to buy in an electrician. Before making the antenna, the wire insulation should be removed. The vibrator consists of two squares connected at one of their vertices and with disconnected sides. The antenna wire is soldered at the connection points of the squares. The input impedance of the antenna is close to 50 ohms. I chose a 75 ohm cable, although it also works well with a 50 ohm coax cable. The length of the sides of the squares is λ/4, where λ is the wavelength. In our case, this is 115 mm. We make a vibrator according to the following scheme:

Where:
Center frequency f: 2600 MHz
Antenna impedance ρ: 50 Ohm
Wave length λ: 115 mm
Size L1 (outer side of the square): 28.9 mm
Size L2 (inner side of the square): 27.6 mm
Size L3 (total length of frames): 81 mm
Size L4 (width of frames): 40.5 mm
Dimension L5 (gap at connection point): 1.7 mm
Distance vibrator-reflector D: 13.2 mm
Size B (reflector width): 115 mm
Size H (reflector length): 115 mm
Vibrator wire diameter: 2.5mm
Total wire length (with a margin for turns): 237.9 mm

Step 3 Assemble the antenna.
Solder the wire to the vibrator. As a result, it should turn out like this:

The reflector can be made from almost any metal sheet. It is also possible to manufacture a mesh reflector. I chose and recommend that you make it from metal from an old computer system unit. The thickness is just right and the coverage helps a lot. Cut out a square with a side of 115 mm. You can cut more, I indicate the minimum required side of the square. In the center we make a hole of 6 mm. In the corner of the reflector, we also make a 6 mm hole for mounting the antenna. Then we take a small plastic tube or tube from any dielectric. We cut off 13 mm from it and, using hot glue, we fix the resulting part in the center of the reflector, so that the holes of the reflector and the tube coincide:

We pass the wire with the soldered vibrator into the central hole of the reflector. Using hot glue, fix the vibrator. Before installation, think carefully about the installation location. The antenna must be positioned so that the vibrator is horizontal. Also, it must be turned with a vibrator towards the receiving tower. The antenna is best placed indoors. If you plan to use it outside, you should take care of waterproofing the antenna. I fixed the antenna on the slope of the window on the street. To get as little rain and snow as possible on it, I fixed it in the upper part. Thus, it is, as it were, under the visor:

Don't forget to drill a hole in the window frame and thread the wire through it.

Step 4 Connect the antenna to the modem.
Install the SMA Male connector on the end of the wire. The middle contact must be soldered, the outer braid is fixed with a metal tube, insulated with heat shrink or electrical tape.