3G - the speed of the Internet. How to increase the speed of the Internet 3G-modem?

For those who live in the countryside, in a stanitsa or in a generally inaccessible hamlet, the question of access to the Internet is topical, as never before. Dedicated wire lines will not soon appear in remote corners of our homeland, so you have to use an alternative option in the face of 3G-modems.

Let's try to figure out what kind of device it is and how to increase the speed of the 3G modem Internet . And to do this is most painless in terms of price and quality of reception.

What is 3G-modem

This is a device that uses mobile operators' networks for reception and transmission. And most importantly - wireless networks. The advantages of this type of transceiver are the absence of wires, ease of connection and mobility. The downside is sinned by poor quality of communication coupled with an unstable signal, so the 3G Internet speed can fluctuate in a wide range - from 0 to the claimed 5 Mbps.

Why 3G?

Internet providers are reinsured, spending leased lines in more or less large settlements, counting on a small consumer capacity. Therefore, very often in the service center you can hear about the lack of technical ability to connect. In private sectors about a wired network, and speech is not yet at all.

Some providers offer to pay for the installation of such networks of the administration of the village or farm (all tenants folded - it went). But in this case they are not reinsured, but, on the contrary, they take the number of users with a stock, that is, the amount on the output turns out to be almost unbearable.

Therefore, the only thing that remains for a rural resident suffering from Internet communication, is to choose a 3G modem. The speed of the Internet, of course, is not so hot as in this case, but better than telephony with 128 Kbps.

Advantages and disadvantages

The undeniable advantage of the 3G modem is mobility. This is especially true for people who, due to circumstances, constantly move around, using the Internet for work or entertainment. And for residents of settlements and farms, this is sometimes the only solution to the issue of communication with the World Wide Web.

In the rest - continuous flaws. The speed of the 3G modem's Internet is affected by the landscape, rain, snow and even fog, and the tariffs of cellular operators are simply predatory compared to the dedicated line, while the quality of services provided leaves much to be desired. The stability of the signal of this type of transceiver does not lend itself to any criticism.

Where is the exit?

Even despite such a weighty list of shortcomings, the villager does not stop it. Literally in every house where there is a computer or laptop, you can see a 3G modem. The speed of the Internet, as already mentioned above, leaves much to be desired, so the only way out is to increase the speed of reception and signal transmission by oneself. Kulibins in our country have not yet been transferred, which means that we will use the methods and tools they have proven.

How to increase 3G internet speed

In the vastness of the Web, there are many ways to accelerate the 3G Internet, but it should be noted that all sorts of software and manual modem setup help only by 2-3%, and this is a ridiculous increase. Soldering the antenna cables in the modem unit is extremely undesirable - the reliability of this method is in question, but you can easily damage the device.

Screwing of copper wire and synergy with a tin can also not yield significant results, even if you install the receiver on the roof of the house.

The only option that is verified and believable from the point of view of the laws of physics, does not require large expenditures and works 100% - it is the use of a parabolic antenna, which is used for broadcasting satellite TV. And the larger the diameter of the "plate", the higher the 3G-speed of the Internet. Also worth mentioning about the gain factor - the best option in our case - 19 dB.

We accelerate the Internet parabolic antenna

For the experiment, any antenna is suitable, but it is better to take the already proven from the positive side of the "plate" from "Tricolor". It is inexpensive - within 1000 rubles (the price on the official site is 750 rubles). The installation is simple and is carried out with the help of a standard bracket (for details see the operating instructions of the device).

The bottom line is that in the focus of the antenna instead of the connector we install our 3G-modem. This will allow focusing the electromagnetic waves on the signal at the point of the modem. That is, the "plate" is used for its intended purpose, but with a slight correction, it focuses not the satellite channels, but the waves of the mobile operator, thereby increasing the speed of the 3G Internet (Megafon, MTS, Beeline - any provider can not resist ).

You can go even further by giving out the Internet around the house through a wifi-router. To do this, connect the modem from the "dish" via the USB cable to the router and connect to the Network from anywhere in the house via a laptop, tablet or personal computer.

To protect our modem from all kinds of elements, you can waterproof it with the help of any plastic bulb (a box of vitamins, pills or something like that). In any case, the technical execution of such a device will not cause problems. But that the speed of 3G Internet (MTS in particular) was at a high level, it is necessary to properly configure our antenna.

Antenna adjustment

To properly configure the "plates" we need any software that allows you to monitor the signal level on our device in real time. At numerous forums and specialized resources, they speak very warmly about the WlanExpert utility, which you can download on the official developer site. It is designed just for dynamic monitoring of the cellular signal level (and any operator).

If there is no desire to use third-party software, you can resort to standard programs that are equipped with flash modems of operators. Although the dynamics of the change can be traced too tightly and belatedly, nevertheless the utilities work. The main thing is that you can control the signal level during antenna tuning.

All you need to do is turn the "plate" up or down to find a stable and maximally filled signal from the cellular operator. Then the antenna is pre-fixed and checked within a day or two. If the signal is normal, then mount "tight" and use high-speed Internet.

Tweaking

After you connect the modem and run the program to control the signal, you need to technically adjust the level of reception / transmission. For the example of the above program WlanExpert: the signal readings should be smaller in modulus. In other words, -50 dB will be better than -60 dB.

It should be noted that the antenna mounts must be loosened during the adjustment, since the tightened bolts will not allow you to accurately adjust the signal (too tight and scattered move). To begin with, you need to adjust the reception in the horizontal plane, checking the program readings (the assistant in this case clearly will not be superfluous). After you have found the desired point, mark the position of the antenna with the marker. Then you need to do the same adjustment in the vertical plane with the same conditions.

After the stable signal is found, fix a part of the bolts on the bracket, but not all, as it may require additional rotation of the "plate". After these manipulations, you can try to twist the modem itself (together with a plastic bulb) for more fine tuning. Once the optimum signal is found, you need to insulate the joint of the cable and the bulb.

This completes the adjustment. If within 24 hours / two the signal was not changed radically and the connection was stable, then you can tighten all the bolts of the bracket and enjoy the high speed of the Internet.