Now I will tell you about ways to organize mobile Internet outside the city, for example, in the country, and also about how to strengthen a weak 3G signal with your own hands so that the reception is stable and reliable.
Working on the Internet, you get a valuable opportunity to do business from almost anywhere, that is, you are not tied to any one office or city and can freely travel, relax outside the city and at the same time continue to go online and earn money here (see all benefits of making money online).
Of course, many experienced users have long ago decided on the necessary equipment for these purposes (for example, there are 3G signal amplifiers from the manufacturer VEGATEL (https://www.vegatel.ru/), but many novice Internet specialists or businessmen are still just encountering with the need to organize fast and stable Internet outside the city.
I have been living outside the city for several years now and I can share some of my experiences that may be useful to you, especially if you are just starting to master the network and mobile Internet 3G/4G/5G, as a convenient means to achieve these goals.
I’m not a “techie”, so you won’t find any purely technical calculations here, soldering diagrams for 3G signal amplifiers for a modem and the like, because 99% of people who find themselves face to face with the need to organize the Internet in their dacha or simply strengthen 3G signal will never solder anything - they need a simple ready-made solution.
My advice is simple and can be implemented by almost every mobile Internet user. But first, you still need to answer the question:
How to boost a 3g modem signal using speakers
The first option on how to strengthen the signal of a 3g modem with your own hands, which you can try at home without extra expenses and effort, is to use ordinary sound speakers. Mobile Internet users noted that if they move them closer to the modem, the signal level increases by 10-20%. This is not very much, but with poor connection quality it gives a noticeable increase. To get rid of annoying clicks from the speakers, you should turn the sound to minimum.
Changing operator
The most obvious way is to change the provider, since he may offer to use broadcasters with higher power, which will increase the quality of coverage and Internet speed.
For example, in some regions, the MTS operator can provide the highest quality coverage and excellent access to the World Wide Web, but in another region the signal quality may leave much to be desired.
Many users continue to use an uncomfortable Internet connection, try to improve the signal quality using various antennas, more modern modems, cables and masts, but in the end they cannot get more than two signal bars. As a rule, such a signal is extremely unstable and will irritate the user with frequent interruptions and drops in speed. To deal with this situation, you need to cross-check the quality of services of other mobile network operators as there is a high chance that they will be able to offer better services in your area. To do this, you can use special coverage maps, which display current information about the signal level of various service providers in all regions of our country.
Signal amplifier for 3g modem made of copper wire
Another way to easily boost the signal of a 3g modem with your own hands will require a little more action than the option with speakers. You need to make a structure from wire and a tin can that will serve as an antenna. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Take copper wire (preferably a long piece).
- Open the gadget and make 5-6 turns around the SIM card.
- Pull the other end to the window.
- Take a tin can or cut off the neck of a beer bottle to create a “glass.” It will act as a reflector that enhances communication.
- Wind the free end of the wire to the bottom of the can.
- Turn the neck in the direction where the nearest operator tower is located. The increase in Internet quality will be up to 90-95%.
How to strengthen a 3g modem signal using network settings
Before making antennas with your own hands, you should try another method on how to strengthen the signal reception of a 3g modem. Some mobile Internet users do not know that by default, when the connection quality is poor, the device automatically switches to 2g communication mode, which is not possible to work normally with. In this case, the transition occurs even if there are 2-3 “sticks”. To avoid such situations, you should clearly indicate through the device settings that you only need to use a 3g connection. How to change an option:
- run the network setup program;
- select the “Connection” tab (or with a similar name);
- Next, the network search mode needs to be changed from automatic to 3g.
This will force the device to work only on these frequencies, without dropping the connection to a lower speed one. Some modems do not have such an item in the application interface for the device. In this case, you should look for a combination to activate the built-in command in the device instructions or on specialized forums. Each modem model has its own programmed order for enabling the option.
Mobile Internet or satellite?
Just 15 years ago, the only source for suburban Internet was satellite Internet.
There were entire communities and forums where connection technologies, signal stability, cost of services on different satellites, etc. were discussed.
But now that's all in the past. Satellite Internet, as well as satellite television, are quietly living out their last years, so IMHO there is no point in looking in this direction.
A real alternative to wireless Internet access in almost any area are the so-called “opsos” - cellular operators that offer fast, simple and relatively cheap mobile Internet in 2G/3G/4G formats and, in the future, 5G .
The cellular communication format determines, first of all, the data transfer speed. That is, from practice, the average speeds are:
2G - approximately 30-40 Kb/s in the EDGE standard. 3G - approximately 500-800 Kb/s in the UMTS+ standard 4G - approximately 2-5 Mb/s 5G - planned around 1 Gb/s, implementation can be expected no earlier than 2020.
Moreover, these speeds will increase, since there is a theoretical reserve of bandwidth and the same 3G Internet can deliver up to 21 Mbit/s (more than 2 Mb/s), and the 4G standard - theoretically up to 1 Gbit/s (more than 100 Mb/s) , it’s just that the technical capabilities of opsos do not yet allow them to implement all this for their subscribers.
Year after year, mobile Internet is becoming cheaper, more stable and faster, so it makes sense to bet on it now.
At the time of writing, the most popular format (generally the fastest in Belarus) is 3G, it covers most of the country, and 4G is just starting to be tested in Minsk, although 4G networks are already in full use in Russia.
Boosting a 3g modem signal with a USB extender
This is not the best, but it works, how to easily boost the signal of a 3g modem with your own hands. It is well suited for people who do not want to disassemble or re-solder their device. The design works on the principle of a satellite dish. To make it, you need to buy a “reflector” (jar, bowl, CD), a 3-meter female-to-male USB cable. The creation process is as follows:
- In the middle of the disk, make a mount for a flash drive, or tape it with tape.
- Connect the cable at one end to the computer and the other to the modem.
- You can use a stick instead of a holder or simply attach the disk from the street side to the facade of the house.
- Point the flash drive in the direction where the signal is strongest.
The increase in connection quality is not very large, because the USB cable loses some of it due to its length, but still improves the connection. The mirror surface of the CD acts as an amplifier. It is recommended to use a bowl instead of a disc because its reflective surface is larger and the reception will be even better. Enameled options are not suitable; use stainless steel products.
Special external signal amplifier for 3g modem
Operators are aware of communication problems, so they are constantly trying to expand their coverage area. As an intermediate solution, for example, a 3g signal amplifier was created for the Megafon modem and other companies. This is an antenna that operates at the required frequencies, and you need to connect it directly to the device. When choosing a model, you should rely on the radiation pattern and gain.
For the antenna to work effectively, it must be pointed towards the mobile operator tower that is closest to your home. Attach the stand so that the pins are perpendicular to the ground. Please note that the longer the cable, the greater the signal loss along its length. A short cord will provide a sufficient increase in communication provided it is of good quality. If you bought an amplifier, then you shouldn’t skimp on the cable.
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How to boost a 3G signal with your own hands using a repeater
The most effective is amplification using a special device - a 3G repeater. Boosting is only possible if the phone receives at least a minimal 3G signal. This approach can be called completely professional, since after installing the repeater you will receive:
- maximum possible 3G signal amplification;
- the maximum speed of mobile Internet that a mobile operator can provide;
- stable reception area within the coverage radius of the internal antenna;
- getting rid of problems that arise when the signal is weak: connection interruptions, subscriber unavailability, interruptions during a conversation, and others.
A repeater is a cellular and Internet signal amplifier for a dacha, house or apartment, which itself is only part of a 3G signal amplification scheme. To create a full-fledged system, you will need an external antenna that picks up the cellular operator signal from the base station and an indoor antenna that “distributes” the cellular signal to subscribers indoors. All this is switched by coaxial cable. In difficult cases, boosters, attenuators, splitters and other equipment may be needed. In ordinary cases, for example, to strengthen the 3G signal in a country house or in a cottage, it is enough to buy a ready-made kit, for example VEGATEL VT-3G-kit. This kit is optimal in terms of price/quality, it works reliably and can be easily installed with your own hands. VEGATEL equipment is manufactured in Russia and has all the necessary certificates.
Peculiarities
You need to figure out what is causing the poor connection. Cellular network operators cannot provide excellent connections everywhere. Crowded areas are treated first. Remote areas receive less signal, but that doesn't mean there shouldn't be any.
The reason in almost all cases is related to the location of the house. Perhaps the housing is surrounded by a hill or is located in a lowland. If there is a small signal, then you can take measures to improve it - purchase additional equipment, which is freely available in household appliance stores or in cellular network stores.
How to strengthen the signal reception of a 3g modem with an internal antenna
Another option on how to strengthen the 3g modem signal with your own hands is to use additional devices to connect to the internal antenna. Each such device has it, but in some the connector is open, you can easily connect to it, while in others it is hidden in the case, and to use it you will have to resolder part of the device. In the first case, you just need to buy an amplifier or use a television antenna as a receiver.
If the connector does not exist, then you can take the device to a service center, where for a reasonable fee the technician will make it possible for you to connect a repeater, which will improve communication with the nearest operator tower. The main disadvantage of the method is that it will no longer be possible to use the modem only with an internal antenna, so you should only take this step if you know for sure that you will no longer need it.
How to measure your speed
Before you move on to checking the speed, you need to find out if the device is connected to the Internet. You can do this by opening the command line. In it you need to enter the command ping 8.8.8.8. If the answer is positive, the size and validity period of the packages will be indicated. After this, you can proceed to checking the information transfer speed.
You can complete this process by following the following instructions:
- open your browser, enter the query “Check speed” in the search bar;
- follow the provided links to any resource;
- press the “Check” button or any other key that is responsible for this work;
- wait until the check is completed.
After completion, the user will receive a form where the results will be presented, including the maximum signal transmission speed.
If, using Internet resources, it turns out that the speed of receiving and transmitting information is less than 80% of that which was presented in the contract with the operator, you need to contact the provider’s support service.
