Optimize your mobile router's signal strength for better connectivity.
Optimize your mobile router's signal strength for better connectivity.
Hello, I use a Huawei E5770 mobile router for internet. I notice several bars from 0 to 5 indicating 4G signal strength, which is acceptable. Can you find a method to get more detailed data to help with placement optimization? Edited October 3, 2023 by leclod
The Hilink app provides additional details, but most mobile routers rely on outdated 4G tech, suffer from weak signals, and only support 2.4Ghz WiFi, which restricts your internet speed significantly. Devices from about ten years ago—like the Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with Exynos—offer stronger reception, modern WiFi, and compatibility with newer standards than today’s routers. Using home router versions would give you a much smoother experience and detailed signal reports.
Thanks Alex, the notes only list 0 to 5 bars. I adjusted my expectations and found it's fine with just five bars now. I think if the signal is strong enough (four to five bars), a new router won't really help. This one has some features I like: I already have it, it runs on USB, powers off when idle and restarts when I boot up, includes a battery so it stays on briefly after shutdown, and it has an Ethernet port. I'm using a slow, affordable connection (max 5MB/s), which isn't too much of a problem. Updated October 4, 2023 by leclod
It varies based on the network and nearby cell towers. Using advanced routers that employ carrier aggregation can boost your internet speed.