It is not always possible to use wired Internet, for example, at a dacha, in a country house, in a new office, but mobile Internet works poorly or disappears altogether. So as not to burn nerve cells If you spend 10 minutes trying to load a video or a heavy page, you can buy an antenna amplifier. This article is dedicated to one of the modern models - HiTE HYBRID, which helps increase the speed of both 3G and 4G (LTE) Internet, does not require long settings (it took me no more than five minutes to connect) and is connected using a single cable, through which Both power supply and data transfer occur.
The HiTE HYBRID antenna amplifies the signal using MIMO technology, which significantly increases the quality and stability of the Internet connection. The declared antenna gain for 4G is 2 × 16 dBi, for 3G - 2 × 13 dBi.
In addition, the Internet can be distributed through a router: HiTE HYBRID is compatible with all routers, and you can connect it to both a PC and a router.
We tested the HiTE HYBRID antenna for 4G signal amplification and received good results not only in Internet speed, but also in the ease of installing and configuring the antenna.
By the way, since 4G Internet is still far from universal, in case of its absence, the antenna amplifies the 3G signal, and this deserves special mention.
Now and with a view to the future
Now all mobile operators are switching from 3G to the fourth generation Internet, but 4G coverage is still not available everywhere.
It turns out that if you decide to strengthen the 3G signal, you need to buy an antenna specifically for this reception frequency, and in a year or two, when the 4G coverage area reaches your area, you will have to buy a new one.
With HiTE HYBRID such troubles are eliminated. It amplifies 3G and 4G signals and selects the best, so you don't have to worry about frequencies or buying new equipment.
Equipment and configuration
In the box you will find the antenna itself and a neatly folded PoE adapter, an Ethernet cable for connection, a power adapter and a mount.
Antenna and accessories in the box
The HiTE HYBRID antenna has a durable and completely sealed housing made of metal and plastic with dimensions of 250 × 250 × 75 mm and a weight of 2 kg.
Antenna housing with waterproof connectors Of course, it is best if the antenna is installed outside, on the roof of a building or on a bracket outside a window. In this case, maximum gain can be achieved.
Operating temperature range from -30 to + 50 °C. The manufacturer promises that it is possible to work with more low temperatures, if you do not turn off the power in winter. The kit includes a pole mount (or bracket).
A cable 30 m long is suitable for the antenna. This is quite enough to stretch it from the house to the roof, but if you need more, you can extend it to 100 m.
As we wrote above, this cable serves both for power and data transmission, which simplifies installation even more - you don’t have to buy any adapters or extension cords. The kit already contains everything you need to operate the antenna.
Select SIM
You will need a SIM card for the antenna. If your SIM card does not support a 4G network at a frequency of 2,500–2,700, the antenna will work with a 3G network at a frequency of 1,900–2,200.
In general, the antenna will work with any Russian operator that provides mobile Internet using 3G or 4G technology. I tested the antenna with a Megafon SIM card with 4G Internet.
SIM card "Megafon" 4G We insert the SIM card into the special slot and screw on the waterproof cover. It's sealed, so you don't have to worry about the safety of your SIM card.
We open the address specified in the instructions on the PC and see the connection management interface.
Connection management interface You can see the connection status and statistics.
Statistics Testing the antenna in the field
To test the speed of the antenna, I used the Speedtest.net service. To compare the speed, I took a modem from Megafon with me and tested it with the same 4G SIM card.
We decided to test the antenna in field conditions, for which it is, in fact, intended. Since I have neither a dacha nor country house, we just went out into nature - into the forest not far from the city (about 12 km).
Location 1. Clearing in the forest, 12 km from the city
6.21 Mbit/s - incoming speed, 1.21 Mbit/s - outgoing speed.
Modem: does not connect.
In the meadow We assembled it according to the instructions included in the kit: we connected the antenna to the POE adapter, the adapter to the laptop and connected it to the car’s network via a converter.
Antenna connection 
Connected and ready to go I must say right away that we tested more than one place - somewhere the antenna worked better, somewhere worse. In the original location, where the modem completely refused to pick up a 4G signal, the antenna gave an incoming speed of 6.21 Mbit/s.
Location 2. On a hill, 12 km from the city
8.62 Mbit/s - incoming speed, 1.05 Mbit/s - outgoing speed.
Modem: does not connect.
The fishing was best near the car, although due to the long cable we moved around the entire clearing, trying to catch the best signal. The most successful indicator in this area is 8.62 Mbit/s (stopped on a hill).
Speedtest results in the second location The next place was closer to the city, about 5 km, in a field.
Location 3. Field, 5 km from the city
11.95 Mbit/s - incoming speed, 0.44 Mbit/s - outgoing speed.
Modem: 0.05 Mbit/s - incoming speed, 0.05 Mbit/s - outgoing speed.
We catch a signal in the field Here the modem from Megafon started working. It returned 0.05 Mbps (not to mention that we could barely wait for it to open the speed test at all).
With the antenna, mobile Internet from Megafon soared to 11.95 Mbit/s. Basically they were best performance which we managed to achieve.
General impression
If you use a 3G/4G antenna outside the city, where the Internet often disappears altogether, the performance is very different from the same modem (as can be seen in the screenshots above).
In a forest clearing 12 km from the city, we got the speed with which we can use the Internet without the risk of breaking the computer from rage.
In principle, if instead of a person who wanders through the field and forest clearings, raising the antenna above his head, there was a master who will install the antenna on the roof of the dacha, the speed would be even faster.
But, as I said above, to connect an antenna and get your legitimate 5-10 Mbit/s even on 3G, you don’t need any knowledge or skills.
So, if you have been suffering from slow mobile Internet (or lack thereof) for a long time, read detailed characteristics and you can order the antenna here↓
Hite Hybrid 3G/4G antenna
P.S. HiTE also produces more powerful 4G LTE antennas, but we chose the HYBRID model for testing for its versatility and ease of setup.
1. The walls of the house jam the signal
The walls of the house refract and reflect the signal emitted by the modem and the base station located on the operator’s tower. An exception may be wooden walls. Wood almost does not suppress radio waves. If the walls are made of brick, then the signal will be much worse. Well, if the walls are reinforced concrete with reinforced mesh, or even worse, the house is lined with metal siding, then the modem, as a rule, does not work at all, or works in 2G mode at low speeds. Because the operating frequency range of 2G is lower than 3G frequencies, and radio waves penetrate walls better.
Solution:
Take the modem outside the building to the street.
2. Trees and terrain impair signal reception and transmission.
Solution:
Operator towers are usually 35-40 meters high. For better signal reception, the antenna must be as high as possible. Ideally, it should be at a height of 35-40 meters from the ground, but if it is installed at least on the roof of your house, this will increase the signal quality significantly.
3. Omnidirectional antenna.
A USB modem is primarily a mobile device. There are many base stations in the city; they are installed at every intersection on the roofs of houses. Therefore, the USB modem antenna built into the board is made so as to receive the signal from all directions and radiate it in all directions. It receives a lot of unnecessary interference and wastes transmitter energy in all directions.
Solution:
Using a panel or log periodic antenna directed at the operator's tower allows you to receive only the desired signal and get rid of interference, and also spends all the transmitter energy in the direction of the base station. In this way, the signal becomes more powerful; the modem can operate at a greater distance from the base station in suburban conditions. The radio signal can overcome more obstacles in its path. An outdoor directional fixed antenna is designed specifically for areas with poor reception. They come with different gains and different radiation patterns. For example, an antenna with a coefficient 20 dBi gain and 25 degree directivity may not work at all if your house is located in a coniferous forest if it is not raised above the forest. IN in this case In general, it is necessary to use an omnidirectional gain antenna or a directional antenna with a larger radiation pattern. The choice of antenna is individual in each case and the selection should be carried out by a specialist. Because there are many other factors such as vertical/horizontal polarization, isolation between channels, SWR in the operating frequency range, input impedance, side lobe level and other technical swear words.
4. Base station load.
Mobile 3G and 4G operators cannot control the number of subscribers connected to the base station while its resource is strictly limited. It is limited by the width of the communication channel that the station has, as well as the number of subscribers that the station can simultaneously serve. This is why it happens that your modem shows the maximum signal level (five sticks), but the speed is very low. Websites open with a long delay, you have to wait for a photo to load, not to mention video calling on Skype and watching online videos.
Solution:
As a rule, the modem simultaneously receives a signal from several stations located in the area, but connects only to the one whose signal it receives best. Logically, this is correct, but outside the city it often happens that the tower that is located in your village is heavily loaded and it would be more correct to connect to a less loaded tower, but this is impossible to do with the omnidirectional antenna of the modem. It is also possible that the tower of another operator is not loaded. To check this, you need to buy modems with SIM cards from other operators to find out. Simply inserting a SIM card from another operator into yours will not work, because operators block the operator so that you can only use their SIM card. In such cases, a directional external antenna usually helps. Using it you can connect to another tower. Perhaps the signal level will be twice as weak, but even in this case the speed will be many times greater, because the tower is not loaded.
5. Problems with signal attenuation in the cable
So we found out that if you are not the lucky one who has an unloaded base station in direct line of sight near your home, then you need to use an external directional antenna. But here too a problem may arise. The fact is that the cable that is connected from the modem to the antenna greatly jams the amplified signal. If the cable length is more than 5-10 meters, then almost all of the antenna gain will be attenuated in the cable and the connectors with which it is attached.
Solutions:
The first solution is to use an expensive cable and good high-frequency connectors. It is very important to connect and crimp the connectors correctly. It is also necessary to install the modem as close to the antenna as possible so that the cable length is no more than 5-7 meters.
Second solution. The most the best solution will use a special outdoor modem. In the device case, the directional antenna is connected to the modem board with a short (3-10 cm) high-quality cable. This completely eliminates signal loss in the cable as in the first solution and maximizes the signal level. Power supply and data transmission from the outdoor modem occurs via one inexpensive Ethernet cable (UTP/twisted male), the length of which can be up to 100 m, depending on the specification of the outdoor modem.
6. WiFi routers with support for USB modems and varieties of outdoor modems.
Nowadays, people are increasingly using Internet access from mobile devices(laptops, tablets or smartphones). You don't want to sit in a certain place in the house with a computer that has a USB modem stuck in it, from which wires go to the antenna. And tablets generally lack support for USB modems. It is very convenient to connect to the Internet wirelessly. Wifi module is now available in almost all devices. There are special WiFi routers on the market that support USB 3G and 4G modems. The modem connects to the router and distributes the Internet via WiFi. Since WiFi is also a technology for transmitting data over a radio wave, problems often arise with obstacles in the form of walls and ceilings. This problem can be solved by installing a WiFi router in the center of the house, but then the problem arises with the long cable from the antenna.
Solution:
Using an outdoor modem is the most the best way, since the length of the signal level does not depend on the length of the cable. You can also use more powerful WiFi routers with good antennas. You can use WiFi repeaters (signal repeaters). They work like mini base stations. They receive a signal from the main WiFi router and distribute it further, thereby increasing the coverage area of the WiFi network in the house. If you want an outdoor area of your home to be covered by a WiFi network, you can install a special outdoor WiFi access point. There are also outdoor 3G and 4G modems with built-in WiFi module. You get two in one. Wifi network automatically appears on the site of your home without purchasing additional devices. This increases the reliability and stability of the system, and also increases the connection speed.
Using an Internet amplifier, you can significantly improve the signal quality in your country house, at home, and in any other room.
Effective devices have been on the market for a long time.
These are the so-called dilators or extenders.
Their main task is to expand the existing signal.
In rural areas or in places where the network coverage is very weak, there is no point in using an extender, since the poor quality of the Internet in this case does not depend on the router, but on the poor network of the operator.
Perhaps there are not enough towers on the territory, the connected ones have low bandwidth, or the signal is “interfered” with buildings, forests, and so on.
To solve the problem of poor Internet in a private home, we recommend using repeaters – these are special gadgets that can increase Internet speed several times by reducing the signal-to-noise ratio.
You can improve the quality of the network using special kits to strengthen the 3G-4G signal.
Contents:
When choosing an amplifier kit, You should pay attention to the following parameters:
- Coefficient signal amplification. It is customary to consider indicator values that are 8 dB and above - normal level gain. Such repeaters are perfect for use in areas remote from the city;
- Frequency range - This is a kind of reproducible streak. The larger it is, the more efficient the repeater will work;
- Mounting type. In order for the amplifier to be able to catch an existing tower signal, it is necessary to install its antenna as high as possible. Typically, users choose the roof of their home for installation. When purchasing a product, first decide on the type of fastening, and then select the options that suit you;
- Kit cable length . Determined by the location of all devices in the kit;
- output power (from device to base station).
Also, you should pay attention to the temperature range at which the device will operate normally.
If you live in a region characterized by frequent frosts, this indicator will be almost the main one when choosing a gadget.
When choosing an amplifier, consider your location, the approximate distance from the nearest tower to your home, and the required number of connection points. Remember that the total data transfer rate achieved by the amplifier will be shared among all.
Vegatel VT-3 G
Estimated cost: 11,900 rubles.
This cellular signal amplifier is the best in terms of price/quality ratio.
Vegatel is a domestic manufacturer of equipment for enhancing communications different types.
In Russia and other CIS countries, devices from Vegatel are in demand.
The average cost and efficient operation of the device will solve the problem of slow Internet and cellular communications even in the most remote summer cottages.
- The amplifier is capable of picking up a very weak signal;
- Easy to use;
- The control interface has been translated into Russian;
- There is an overload level indicator;
- Affordable price.
- The basic configuration does not include a bracket;
- No router.
The direction of the antenna must coincide with the approximate position of the station of the cellular operator used.
Telestone T.S.- GSM 1800
Estimated cost: 15,600 rubles.
Telestone is a Chinese company that deals with... Products are mainly focused on Russian market.
The TS-GSM 1800 repeater model is distinguished not only by its good price, but also by the ability to work with any number of subscribers.
Thanks to a gain of 70 dB, you can achieve good signal amplification without interference, even if 100 subscribers are working in the house at the same time.
The good build quality of the repeater should also be noted. The case is designed to support IP40 protection, which allows it to resist moisture, sand and other fine particles. TS-GSM 1800 is suitable for medium-sized rooms, mainly for country houses.
- Small repeater size;
- The case is protected from moisture and dirt getting inside;
- Big square coatings that are suitable for any suburban area;
- Good network quality as a result of amplification;
- Unlimited number of network subscribers.
- Cables and antennas are not included in the package. All components necessary for installing the repeater can be purchased separately from the manufacturer or separately;
- Installation is difficult, because there are no exact instructions with factory components. To configure the operation of this repeater, we recommend contacting a specialist.
The powerful repeater housing can cope with all weather conditions.
Anytone AT 6100 W
Estimated cost: 37,800 rubles.
This repeater model is the most powerful of all other TOP amplifiers, however, the price of the device leaves much to be desired.
Anytone AT 6100W is more suitable for large enterprises, factories, than for a summer residence.
However, if you want to ensure maximum connection quality and the price is not important to you, feel free to choose this model.
IN complete set devices include:
- The repeater itself is AT-6100W;
- External antenna;
- Internal antenna;
- Power adapter;
- Cable 10 m and 5 m (for external and internal antennas, respectively). If necessary, you can buy additional skeins from the manufacturer or pre-order the required quantity;
- Operating and installation instructions;
- Warranty sheet. With its help, you can exchange the amplifier kit or get your money back if the gadget turns out to be faulty.
Also, the repeater works with the UMTS communication standard (type GSM 900).
This allows the gadget to function perfectly as a modem.
To connect the Internet to a computer at the dacha, just use the Anytone AT 6100W repeater and use a smartphone, or you can work with a 3G modem.
- Reliability. Using Anytone AT 6100W, you will not encounter constant breakdowns of the antenna or other components of the kit. All parts are of the highest quality and will last for many years even in cold climates or sudden changes in weather conditions;
- User-friendly design and ease of use;
- Operates without interruption at temperatures from -25 to +55 degrees Celsius.
- High price;
- The device is intended for buildings much larger than ordinary dachas.
Vegatel VT-900 E
Estimated cost: 11,900 rubles.
This repeater is similar to the leader of the TOP. The only difference is that Vegatel VT-900E does not support WiFi.
Users can boost the signal only for cellular network.
Accordingly, at the dacha you can only use fast 3G Internet.
In general, the Vegatel VT-900E repeater is perfect for boosting a cellular signal in any summer cottage.
The repeater will work without problems, even if the house is located in the middle of the forest or far from the base station.
On the body of the repeater there is a button for adjusting the signal level. Also, this parameter can be adjusted automatically.
There is protection against network overload. Normal operation devices is possible at temperatures from +25 to +55 degrees.
Picocell 900 SXB
Estimated cost: 8,200 rubles.
Picocell 900 SXB is a relatively inexpensive and high-quality repeater that works with the GSM-900 communication standard.
Great for small spaces or houses with 1-2 floors.
Allows you to amplify the incoming signal and distribute it over an area of up to 200 square meters. m.
The peculiarity of this device is that the developer positions the Picocell 900 SXB repeater as a device for signal amplification in the city.
If you decide to choose this device for your dacha, it is advisable that the house is close to the base station, or to a large locality.
- Small size;
- Acceptable price;
- Low energy consumption;
- Build quality;
- Easy to install;
- It amplifies the signal well over an area of up to 150 square meters. m.
- Designed to work within the city. There is no way to amplify the signal if it is blocked by large houses or forests;
- Limitation on the number of subscribers. Up to 15 different devices can use the “enhanced” network at the same time.
All mobile operators that offer Internet access via the 3g network (MTS, Megafon, Beeline, etc.) have a certain coverage area. If you are behind it, the Internet connection will be very weak, the connection will be unstable, and the speed will be low. In such cases, you can use options that will enhance the 3g modem signal.
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. Users mobile internet noted that if you 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.
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.
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 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 efficient work The antenna must be directed 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 good quality. If you bought an amplifier, then you shouldn’t skimp on the cable.
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 to the fullest professional, because 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 home or apartment, which itself is only part of a 3G signal amplification circuit. 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 coaxial cable. IN difficult cases You may need boosters, attenuators, splitters and other equipment. 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.
Strengthening the 4G signal for the Internet is the fastest solution for high-quality wireless data transmission. 4G speed is significantly faster than the usual 3G. With the help of wireless 4G Internet, you can not only comfortably watch movies and listen to music, but also transfer a large amount of information at high speed, which will save a lot of time. In order to receive a reliable 4G signal and fully experience all its advantages, you must use appropriate equipment with a good and high-quality antenna to receive the signal from the LTE operator. To do this, you have 2 methods that can give the required result. Choose a ready-made kit for installation yourself or order turnkey work from professionals. Turnkey 4G signal boosting is the most the right way get the best possible result. Specialists who carry out installation and configuration are based on 4 parameters of the incoming signal and thanks to this they can correctly select an external antenna, adjust it, as well as carry out cable pulling and installation of connectors in such a way as to avoid unnecessary losses.
How much will boosting 4G internet speed?
How much will boosting 4G internet speed? Typically, after installing these kits, you get speeds from 17 to 90 Mbit/s, which allows you to uninterruptedly watch online movies, chat on Skype and receive and send huge amounts of data. 4G 3G Internet booster will completely solve Internet problems in your home or office for many years.
Do you sell a complete 4G booster kit?
Do you sell a complete 4G booster kit? Yes, we sell a completely ready-made kit for installing 4G Internet. When installing a ready-made 4G kit, no special equipment is required. We flashed the included modem with special firmware - allowing you to fully see all frequencies and catch the desired signal. Installation of our 4G booster kit takes no more than 1 day
Which 4G amplification antenna is included in the kits?
We check all antennas with a professional and certified spectrum analyzer, and therefore when buying an antenna to amplify the 4G signal as a kit, you get 100% proven options. Depending on the distance of the BS, we complete and install 10-20 dB antennas. This way you get the best solution.
What is a universal antenna for boosting a 4G signal?
In fact, there is no such thing as a universal antenna. Because with a wide frequency range of the antenna, the gain will not be high, and if you buy a powerful antenna to amplify the 4G signal, then this is only possible for 1 frequency range: 800, 1800, 2600 MHz. Call and we will pick you up best antenna for you
What is 4G Internet signal boosting?
The 4G receiving antenna receives the weakened signal from the BS and amplifies it. Next, the amplified signal is transmitted via cable to a modem or router that has WiFi. You insert a SIM card into your modem or router and receive an enhanced 4G signal on your devices.
What does the 4G signal booster kit consist of?
Any kit is equipped with: a powerful antenna, a cable assembly of 5 meters, a modem with Huawei firmware, WiFi router and the necessary pigtail adapter. All you need to do is connect everything, insert a SIM card and receive 4G-LTE Internet via WiFi.
