We make an external antenna to strengthen the Yota signal with our own hands. Review of external indoor and outdoor antennas for Yota modems Solder the antenna to the 4 g yota modem

The Yota operator provides its subscribers only with wireless Internet. This is where most of the user difficulties arise. If wired technology makes it possible to achieve constant high speed and stability (exceptions include only accidents at stations), then wireless network influenced by many factors.

Let's figure out whether an antenna is needed for Yota, and how it can affect the speed and stability of the connection.

External antenna amplifier for Yota LTE modem: necessary or not?

To understand this question, you need to evaluate the characteristics of the Internet at different points in time. If the network remains stable and the speed does not drop, then amplification with additional devices will not be required. But in what cases is it worth getting an amplifier?

Consider purchasing an amplifier or self-production in the following situations:

• constant loss of signal at different points in the house;
• speed changes;
• using a large number of devices connected to the Internet through one router/modem.

Users have a choice: buy branded equipment, or try to amplify the signal with their own hands. Let's talk about each method in more detail.

Amplifier options

If your task is to provide Internet access to a large number of devices, then the Yota b315 Internet center with an external antenna is suitable for you. The device itself allows through Wi-Fi network, and a connected external amplifier will increase the stability and signal reception.

On the official website you can purchase yota b315 for 6,900 rubles (cost in Moscow and the region). If you do not need an Internet center, then you can get by with a connector for an external antenna - LU150 LiTE. You can connect an external antenna to the Yota modem only if there is a special port or USB connector.

Before purchasing, carefully study the characteristics of one and the second device - the presence of ports must match. The device is connected to the modem through a pigtail - an adapter from a standard antenna socket to a specific connector.
If it is not sufficiently developed, and the modem constantly switches to 3G, then this point must also be taken into account when choosing an antenna. The device must support both technologies. Otherwise you will have to buy two antennas.

Do-it-yourself signal amplification

External antennas for Yota modem, 4g lte signal boosters cost a lot of money. Most users cannot afford to purchase expensive devices. However, you shouldn’t despair in such a situation - you can try to make an antenna for Yota with your own hands.

You can make an amplifier from available materials. The most common example is a saucepan, an aluminum basin, or foil. The modem is placed inside a pan or cardboard box covered with foil. Next, the structure is attached to the place where the signal reception is higher. If you are going to mount your homemade structure outdoors, then take care to protect the modem from external influences (rain, frost, and so on).

Also to strengthen the signal regular one will do satellite antenna. You must attach the router to the converter, then point the structure in the direction of good signal reception. If you don’t have either one or the other, then use copper wire and foil PCB to create a Kharchenko antenna. More detailed instructions and you can freely download the diagram for it from the Internet. With the help of our tips, you can do without spending a lot on amplifiers.

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Introduction

In the warm season, and not only in the summer, just more often, I spend a lot of time outside the city in the Moscow region at the dacha. That's where I work. In order to be able to work normally, you needed a stable Internet, which for a long time I didn’t, and I frankly suffered. I was forced to stay in the city for work. My house is located in a very remote and quiet area, next to a forest, which is a definite plus in terms of silence and desertion, and at the same time a minus in terms of communication.

Directly cellular It works more or less normally, you can talk. But there was a real problem with the Internet. All operators are caught, but there is no internet. Barely catches 3g. And the prices have never pleased me. To work normally, I need a lot of traffic, I didn’t really want to pay for it at the existing rates, so I didn’t really look into the issue.

Everything changed when I tried operator Yota with her unlimited Internet. As soon as I saw that my house seemed to be in the coverage area, I decided to buy a SIM card first and check the connection. I can install 2 SIM cards in my smartphone, so I started using it as a second one. I liked eta’s tariffs because there is no roaming throughout Russia, which is very convenient. I used the Internet on my smartphone when I left my home region.

I came to the dacha with this smartphone and checked the connection. A miracle did not happen, since it works on the same base stations as the megaphone, so the connection was the same as with the megaphone, practically none. It was very inconvenient to use the Internet; the connection was constantly interrupted, although from time to time it was possible to download something. Basically I was in the zone uncertain reception 3g. I decided to do the following thing: I climbed into the attic and put the phone near the window that faces the side where the nearest base station is located. I started checking the connection and was very happy. It became much better, the Internet on the phone itself worked tolerably, sometimes the lte signal was caught.

This inspired me very much and I decided to turn on the access point on my phone, leave it in the attic, and connect to the point with a laptop from another floor and work. This is where I first met Yota limitation.

Yota limitation

The essence of this limitation is that it has different tariff plans For different devices with different prices. I had a SIM card with the cheapest tariff, which allowed unlimited Internet use on my smartphone. If you try to distribute the Internet to other devices from your smartphone, then yota detects this and displays a page with a warning that this is prohibited on your tariff, but if you want to use the Internet, you will pay for it separately.

I went on a search to see what was out there on this topic. It turned out that the topic was very popular. To bypass the restriction at that time it was enough to use a computer set TTL 65 if you have an Android smartphone, that’s all. The point is that on the smartphone itself there are 64 TTL packets, if there are 65 on the computer, then these packets will fly out of the smartphone with TTL 64 and it will not know that you are distributing the Internet to someone. It helped me. I used the Internet this way for a while. But over time I decided to change something. I was tired of constantly climbing into the attic to install a smartphone, I wanted to distribute the Internet to other devices, the smartphone was running out of power due to its operation as an access point. Its battery is powerful enough, it lasted me a day of work, but I still didn’t like this design. By the way, I learned how to distribute the Internet to other devices. I had root access on my phone. I installed software on it, which already on the smart device changed the TTL of all passing packets.

It was necessary to resolve the issue of communication quality. Here I seriously delved into the topic and began to select a solution for my situation.

Choosing an antenna to boost the Yota lte signal

I read the forums on the topic of lte signal amplification and began to understand antennas. Hope for success was given by the information that if you can somehow get a signal from your phone, then the antenna will definitely help and will be much better. That is, improving an existing signal is not a problem. Problems arise mainly where there is no signal from a regular phone at all.

In the end I bought myself - panel antenna directional MIMO 3G / 4G LTE, 20 dB (1900-2700 MHz)— http://450mhz.ru/antenna/?id=207. It comes with 5 meter wires. This was enough for me; I didn’t buy additional wires. But separate adapters were needed to connect this antenna to usb modem ohm I bought these - http://450mhz.ru/accessories/?id=91. To attach the antenna to the wall of a building, you need to buy a separate bracket. I bought this one - http://450mhz.ru/accessories/?id=215.

For high-quality reception, the antenna must be installed in direct line of sight to the base station. It should not be obscured by terrain folds or other buildings. In this case it will be of little use. I was lucky, my house is high enough and from the attic the view of the base station is not blocked by anything, just above the roof next door.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attach the antenna to the bracket. I simply don't have the ability to do this. The height of the house is high, prefabricated stairs are very unreliable at such a height. It is impossible to work with a tool on them, much less attach the antenna, it is heavy. In addition, then you need to adjust it correctly, check the connection, turn it, and possibly do this several times. An option would be to call a lift and install it from it, but I didn’t go for it, because after the lift leaves, I won’t have access to the antenna at all, I won’t be able to position it differently if necessary, or check it .

It was necessary either to collect the scaffolding along the wall of the house, or to somehow attach it to the roof. In general, it's difficult. I escaped with little blood. I installed the antenna in the attic next to the window and pointed it at the base station. I twisted it a little, turned it, tilted it in different directions and chose the optimal position.

This turned out to be enough to ensure reliable reception at the lower limit. That is, out of 5 sticks, I consistently received one, sometimes 2. The signal was stable, the speed was 1-5 megabits. This is enough for me to work. And for everything else. But of course I want more. I think the signal will be even better if the antenna is taken outside and mounted higher on the bracket. But I haven't figured out how to do it yet.

Selection of usb modem for Yota

The antenna needed to be connected to the modem. Based on reviews on the Internet, I chose a model that was guaranteed to work with Yota SIM cards. It turned out Huawei E3372/ 827F / M150-2 – 4G LTE / 3G USB http://450mhz.ru/USB_modem/?id=192. In the store I bought one already stitched for all Moscow operators. I inserted a SIM card and everything worked immediately when I connected the modem to the computer. Or not right away. I don’t remember exactly, I did everything more than a year ago. I will try to reproduce the entire sequence of my actions. Most likely the modem worked with some other operator that I tested on. I had a SIM card from Yota for a smartphone, it’s unlikely that it will just work in a usb modem.

I found a more convenient firmware for the modem on the Internet and reflashed it, simultaneously replacing the IMEI taken from an old broken phone. I found all the information on working with the modem on the 4pda.ru forum. I tried to look for the instructions I followed, but couldn’t find them. There is a lot of information, but I didn’t come across exactly what I used. Therefore, I will only describe the sequence of actions that I performed. You are looking for yourself latest instructions for this, there are many of them, I just looked, you need to take a modem and try. I don’t have anything to check anymore, I don’t want to tug on the working modem.

1. I asked Huawei modem E3372 with fresh firmware HiLink.
2. It seems that I separately installed some more convenient web interface, I don’t remember exactly.
3. I changed the IMEI of the modem, taking it from my old phone.
4. Installed TTL fix. It was in the form of a small patch.

After that, I could simply insert a Yota SIM card, modem into a computer or router and use the Internet. At first everything was fine, but the further I went, the more often I began to receive a page from this website warning me about limiting Internet distribution. I began to read the information and realized that only the TTL fix was not enough. Yota began to determine who was using the Internet based on the resources they accessed. For example, if you have a SIM card for a smartphone, and you go to the Microsoft update server, or play online game for PC, it is obvious that you are distributing the Internet and you need to limit access.

At first it was enough to make changes to hosts file on computers, limiting access to resources. I looked for a list of resources on the Internet. But over time, restrictions appeared more and more often. For example, I noticed that Internet access stopped immediately as soon as I updated the ports on freebsd in virtual machine. In addition, they began to use the Internet from other devices - phones, tablets. Setting up restriction lists for all of them was very difficult or impossible. I began to resolve the issue radically. Eventually .

I got ahead a little without talking about connecting a usb modem to Mikrotik.

Setting up a usb modem from Yota to mikrotik

We have an antenna, the modem is programmed for Utah and is ready to work. All that remains is to connect it to the mikrotik router and set up Internet distribution from yota. Using adapters, we connect the antenna to the modem and plug it into mikrotik. I got it like this:

My Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD with OS version 6.33.3 identified the modem without any problems. I didn't have to configure anything. A new one has appeared in the list of interfaces with the name lte1:

Since HiLink is already built into the firmware dhcp server, in Mikrotik you need to run the dhcp client on the lte interface. You will receive an address from the network range 192.168.8.0.

That's all for me on my Internet via yota in a country house.

Conclusion

Let me summarize what has been done. I will build the entire sequence of actions point by point.

1. I bought a Yota SIM card and made sure that at least some signal was received at the dacha.
2. I bought a usb modem and reflashed it to work on the yota network, replaced imei and installed ttl fix.
3. I bought an antenna to boost the 4g/lte signal, adapters and connected it to the modem.
4. I connected the modem to Mikrotik and set up Internet distribution via wifi.
5. I set up an openvpn client on Mikrotik to mask Internet traffic from internet.

Currently, this configuration works successfully. I have no doubt that after some time the Internet will come up with some new scheme for blocking unauthorized distribution of the Internet from tariffs not intended for this. Then we will think about what to do.

I already have an idea on how to overcome future blocking from yota. I even thought about using it now. For example, through this you can connect via rdp to another computer and work on it. On local computer disable all connections except rdp to the specified address. Of course, this is not so convenient, and you won’t be able to access the Internet from other devices. But it's not very scary. I mainly need the Internet for work, and through rdp it’s even more convenient for me in some cases. I use a ready-made and configured work environment that is accessible from anywhere. If the Internet is stable, then working is almost as convenient as at a local desktop.

And let everyone else take a break from their gadgets and the Internet in nature. Good for health. I'm looking forward to advice, comments, and hints on what I've written. Perhaps someone will offer a simpler and more convenient option. I’ll also add that when I leave, I take the modem with me and use it as needed in Moscow or somewhere else. Very comfortably. I consider this a significant advantage of my decision. Paid unlimited Internet always with me.

Just in case, I’ll also provide a link to one based on Mikrotik. The topic is relevant just for a country house, since the seamlessness of the solution based on Mikrotik’s capsman is very conditional and will not be suitable for an enterprise everywhere. But for home use it’s just right - inexpensive and simple.

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Yota LTE modem for working in the networks of the provider of the same name mobile internet with connectors and adapters that allow you to connect an external MIMO antenna.

This version of the modem was specially prepared by our engineers. Access to the MS-156 connectors located on the modem board is simplified and does not require opening the case. The delivery set includes pigtails (adapters) from the MS-156 connector to the more common SMA-female connector. Based on this modem, a full-fledged 4G mobile Internet amplification system can be assembled.

The kit is based on the branded Yota WLTUBQ-108 modem - a new revision of the Yota One modem, which replaced the popular models LU150 and LU156. Externally, the modem has remained virtually unchanged, but the hardware has been significantly updated.

Unlike its predecessors, WLTUBQ-108 has a removable SIM card in Micro-SIM format. The card slot is located under the flip-out USB plug. The modem also received support for the LTE Cat standard. 4, providing download speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s.

Connection to end devices is possible either directly (the modem is inserted into the USB port like a keychain) or using a Micro-USB extension cable.

The modem operates in CDC/RNDIS mode and does not require installation of additional drivers or software. In other words, after connecting to a computer, this USB modem is recognized as a regular network card. When a connection is established, the Yota logo on the top panel of the modem lights up blue.

Operation in mode network card ensures compatibility with most modern operating systems, including Windows XP SP3 and later and Mac OS X 10.7 and later. To operate the modem on older platforms you will need manual installation RNDIS drivers.

The Yota 4G LTE modem uses the operator’s proprietary firmware, which allows you to view detailed information about the signal level and connection speed through the web interface at http://status.yota.ru. There you can also change the range of internal IP addresses used by the DHCP server. If desired, users can install the proprietary Yota Access application to control the modem.

Yota modems are compatible with many WiFi routers, including the popular model.

Today the coverage area of ​​third and fourth generation networks mobile operator Iota occupies an impressive area. At the same time, the company's management is constantly working to increase the number of base stations in order to expand the territorial coverage of services and improve the quality of communication in the places of presence. As a result of the implemented measures, the signal is improved and the speed of wireless Internet increases. However, it is still not possible to catch it everywhere, and in some small towns and even areas of large cities there is a signal, but it is very weak. Even the fact that the purchased Yota 4G modem already has a built-in amplifier is not always able to save the situation. It is in such cases that an external antenna is needed for Yota. Thanks to this device, the low signal that is caught from the nearest base is amplified, which ultimately has a positive effect on the connection speed.

Such antennas are indispensable for residents of remote areas of settlements; they can also be installed in a country cottage. Such a device is especially useful when it is completely impossible to use wired internet and unsatisfactory wireless quality.

The role of external antennas for Yota can be performed by both factory devices and those made by yourself. The advantage of the former is their accuracy and high efficiency, but the latter allows you to save money and at the same time get a relatively good 4G connection.

Reasons weak signal and low speed are:

• network congestion;
• a large distance between the settlement and the base station;
• modem location;
• dimensions of the room and the material used to make the walls, their height and thickness;
• the presence of interference in the signal path, such as multi-storey buildings, high-voltage poles, forests;
• connecting several devices to one router or modem.

In this case, the following problems are observed:

• the signal is often lost;
• The speed keeps jumping.

If all this is familiar, then it makes sense to think about buying equipment to amplify the received signal or making it yourself. Such a device is a conventional antenna.

On some forums there is an opinion that if the signal quality in the LTE standard is unsatisfactory (namely, this is the Internet format supported by the Yota company), it is recommended to consider the option of switching to a WiMAX channel. This position is illogical. Both standards apply to fourth generation. However, LTE was invented several years later, due to which a number of shortcomings inherent in its predecessor were taken into account and corrected. Improvements have affected such characteristics as multiple access, frequency resource dispatch, power parameters, adaptability, delays, and so on.

Types of antennas and advantages of their use

The Yota operator guarantees users the availability of high-speed 4G Internet. Providing this service is the general mission of the company. As technical support, the company offers subscribers 4G modems, routers and antennas for Yota.

Each type of antenna has characteristic properties and has a number of advantages during use. Below is a general classification of industrial, that is, those produced in streaming mode, antennas.

1. Panel MIMO (that is, containing two amplifiers in one housing) 3G/4G directional antenna. The most popular in this category are various models of the Delta Station 3G/4G broadband dual-polarization antenna. Equipped with the function of automatically switching to a 3G signal in a situation where there is no 4G. Some modifications are designed to operate in two frequency ranges.
2. Parabolic. Such models provide maximum gain and are ideal for use at significant distances from the base, as well as in places where there is a complete absence of signal. The only drawback of parabolic antennas is their high price.
3. Circular omnidirectional. The main advantage of such products is their mobility. They are easy to install, have a magnetic base, and can be installed anywhere convenient, even in the car. The amplification power of the device is low, so they are used mainly to achieve stability of the Internet signal.
4. Indoor antenna. Boosts the signal when connected to a receiving device via a USB cable.
5. Antennas with a built-in modem or Yota router. Such models can be purchased if this device not yet purchased separately. They are not suitable for boosting the signal of an existing modem or router.

If equipment for providing Internet access has not yet been purchased, but is only being considered possible options, then the acquisition universal device– the ideal solution.

HiTE PRO antennas for Yota

These 4G antennas have a built-in modem and support signal reception from all mobile operators. To work, you must insert a proper SIM card into the device. The HiTE PRO antenna for Yota replaces the equipment kit for amplifying the radio frequency pulse.

Such systems are considered to be the most efficient, since the modem is already built into the antenna, and there is no signal loss on adapters and cables. Such an antenna for Yota can increase the speed of traffic exchange on the Internet tenfold, and you can install and configure it yourself, without contacting a specialist. If you already have a separate modem, the need for it disappears.

Using a satellite dish

To strengthen and stabilize the Internet signal, you can use a satellite dish. It is advisable to place it in a plastic container and attach it to the converter. The device is connected to the computer via a USB cable. This solution is especially effective for use in the region, in villages, suburbs and other settlements remote from towers.

The best possible gain is provided by a parabolic antenna with a mesh reflector, however, it is quite difficult to find these on sale, since they were no longer produced due to outdated standards.

The amplification efficiency may vary depending on the dimensions of the dish. For a high-quality connection at a distance of up to ten kilometers from the tower, a dish with a diameter of one meter is enough.

How to connect an external antenna to a Yota modem

External antenna to enhance 4G Internet from Yota, it is easy to install and configure. It is important to adhere to the following rules:

• point the antenna lower than when tuning to a television satellite;
• monitor connection quality using the Yota computer program;
• it is necessary to fix the antenna in the direction of the point of best signal reception;
• install the modem so that the USB port is at the end opposite the antenna;
• in case of constant interruption of the signal, the structure should be raised higher.

It is impossible to simultaneously use an antenna to receive a TV signal and amplify the Internet.

Do-it-yourself Yota signal amplification

External antennas for the modem aimed at strengthening the LTE signal from Yota are quite expensive, and not everyone can afford the purchase of such a device. Therefore, the antenna for Yota can be made by hand.

First of all, it is necessary to determine the location of the nearest base station, as well as the presence or absence of objects along the way that could become an obstacle to the signal. The presence of interference in the line of sight can turn the idea of ​​installing an amplifier into a waste of time and money. Intensive loading within a populated area reduces the efficiency of the installed antenna several times. Thus, signal amplification at a distance of several hundred meters in a densely populated area of ​​a large city can be comparable to the effect observed at a distance of ten kilometers from the tower for a small village.

If you have problems finding out the location of the nearest tower, you can contact your provider’s service department. The consultants will guide you by the coordinates of the base station and also tell you how to correctly install the external antenna. The same information is available on the provider’s official forum and numerous third-party specialized resources.

Required material and tools

To design a signal amplifier for LTE Internet, you will need the following set of tools:

• soldering iron;
• Screwdriver Set;
• glue gun;
• pliers;
• round nose pliers.

As for the necessary materials, the amplifier is made from improvised materials. You will need:

• pot;
• aluminum can;
• antenna cable;
• cardboard, foil;
• copper wire;
• plastic tube;
• plastic bag.

If this is a remote structure and will be mounted outdoors, then care must be taken to protect it from adverse weather influences.

Antenna for Eta using an aluminum can

An amplifier for Eta can be very simply made from an aluminum can. True, it will be completely useless in conditions of an extremely weak signal, but it is an excellent option for stabilizing the stability of the connection.

This homemade internal antenna for Yota is not suitable for outdoor installation.

To make such a design, you need to cut a hole in the side of the drinks can according to the shape and size of the modem. The distance from the center of the recess to the bottom of the vessel is on average 38-40 mm. The exact figure can be calculated using a special calculator, which can be easily found in a search engine.

The modem is inserted into the hole and secured with a glue gun.

Reception of the signal from the transmitting center to the amplifier should be carried out with a minimum amount of interference.

When setting up the signal, it is necessary to change the depth of the device in the bank and turn the improvised antenna towards the tower in order to achieve the optimal result. You can check the results by taking speed and ping measurements on the official Iota website or special resources like speedtest.net.

The design is connected to a computer or router using a USB extension cable.

Pseudosatellite

The design of the pseudosatellite is very similar to the can design, but its advantage is a larger reflective surface area; in addition, it is used both indoors and outdoors. As a reflector, use a cardboard box covered with foil, a stainless pan, an aluminum bowl or a metal grid.

The modem is mounted inside the 4G/LTE signal amplifier using screws that are inserted into drilled holes.

The modem is placed perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the side parts of the reflector.

If the structure is mounted outdoors, the modem should be protected with polyethylene or a plastic tube.

A correctly directed pseudosatellite is quite effective and significantly enhances the 4G signal.

The Kharchenko antenna is reliable and at the same time very easy to manufacture. In essence, it is a thick copper wire bent into a figure eight. Such a blank is placed on top of a reflector with a metallized surface. During manufacturing, it is very important to strictly maintain the dimensions of the figure eight and set the broadcast frequency in order to reduce possible interference to a minimum. The cable is connected to the modem through a connector. If this is not available, you must disassemble the modem and solder the cable to the board.

Using a Signal Reflector

To amplify the signal, you can use special devices - reflectors. To connect such devices you need:

• insert a modem into the USB connector that is not designed to connect an external antenna;
• connect the USB cable to your laptop or computer.

The principle of operation of the reflector is that the modem installed at the focus of the device receives the reflected signals.

This is not to say that the amplification effect will be very significant, but still the signal will stabilize and become a little more powerful.

You can purchase a ready-made reflective device, or you can make an improvised one, for example, from a tin can, foil or colander.

Disassemble the Yota modem and solder cables from the external antenna to the connectors on the board

Yota modems have special technological connectors. They are needed for testing. If you disassemble the modem and solder an external antenna to the modem board, then this solution will provide a significant signal amplification.

However, this method of amplification also has a number of disadvantages:

• high probability of physical damage to the modem;
• requires the purchase of a cable and adapters;
• There are significant signal losses on intermediate elements (wires, connectors, sockets).

This signal amplification idea works, but it is also quite risky and requires good soldering skills.

If you don’t want to disassemble the modem and connect pigtails, you can purchase ready-made devices that work from the box. The provider offers models for urban conditions, for example, YotaStation M14. But in a village, in a country house or in a private house, it is better to install YotaGrid 24.

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

Reasons for a weak signal:

• network overload 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-story 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 advantages of their use

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 and antennas.

Types of industrial antennas:

1. Directional panel 4g antenna. 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 ranges;
2. Parabolic. 4g antenna with maximum gain. It is good to use when the base station is located at long distances. Can be used where there is no signal at all. Disadvantage: high cost;
3. Circular omnidirectional. It is mobile, has a magnetic base and can be installed in different places, including in a car. It does not have a 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 boost the signal on an existing device, you need to buy antennas without a 4g modem.

If you don’t yet have a modem, then purchasing a combined device will be cheaper 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 possible for any user who does not have special knowledge.

Homemade amplifiers

If the subscriber is technically prepared, 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 and it is found out whether there is a lot of interference in the line of sight zone. Sometimes connection is impossible even with the most efficient amplifiers. In large cities, a tower located hundreds of meters from your place of residence can provide the same quality of 4g signal as in a rural area at a distance of 10-12 km. This is due to different network loads.

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

Antenna for Yota using an aluminum can

The can design of the amplifier for Iota is simple, but it will not provide an increase in Internet speed and stability in conditions where the signal is too weak. However, such an external antenna can add the missing stability to the LTE connection. For indoor use only.

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 homemade structures. It can be found on the Internet. It is necessary that the transmitting center sends the signal to the amplifier with the least interference. By changing the depth of the modem and carefully turning the can towards the tower, you can configure the manufactured antenna to receive the signal. The Yota website monitors your Internet connection speed and ping. The modem with antenna is connected to the computer via a USB extension cable.

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

The pseudosatellite can be mounted outside the building, while protecting the modem with plastic film or a plastic tube. If you correctly orient the homemade design, the 4g signal will be significantly enhanced.

Important! Based on the practice of manufacturing a pseudosatellite, 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 shape of a figure eight. All dimensions indicated on the Internet for this design must be strictly observed. The wire is fixed on top of the reflector, which can be an aluminum plate. The wire is insulated from the reflector. The antenna is tuned to the frequency of its operator.

The structure is installed outdoors. 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 obtain 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 there. Then the modem is disassembled and soldered directly on the printed circuit board.

Using a satellite dish

TV satellite dish – good decision to get a stable Internet connection in problem areas. The eta modem is placed in a small plastic container (a tube or a yogurt bottle) and secured at the focal point 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 setting up the antenna is more complicated.

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

1. Unlike tuning to a television satellite, the dish for the LTE signal is directed lower. This is due to the curvature of the reflection;
2. For fine tuning during slow rotation of the antenna, tracking is carried out by computer program Yota changes the quality of your Internet connection. The directional dish must be fixed at the point of best signal reception;
3. After fixing the external antenna, you can try changing the focus location and see how the 4g signal changes. The Yota modem must be installed so that the USB port is located at the opposite end from the dish;
4. If the 4g signal remains unstable, you need to raise the structure higher. A larger plate diameter will also enhance the signal. Satellite antenna meter diameter can guarantee high-quality connection at a distance of 8-10 km from the tower;
5. Simultaneous use of a satellite dish for reception TV signal and improving the quality of your Internet connection is impossible.

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

Strengthening the LTE signal is possible both using industrial antennas and those made by yourself. A homemade antenna requires certain knowledge and skills. If the user does not have them, the modem may be damaged. In this case, it is better to purchase factory copies in accordance with existing conditions.

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