George26
Pro Member
Hi Guys,
I’m trying to modify my CPE 370, but having some problems.
Back story: In July 2022 I bought the router to replace my broadband which was from BT (30/10). I set the router up with a 5G-XPOL-A0002-10m Poynting Directional antenna, connecting the antenna to the 2 ports in the back didn’t do anything for me. It wasn’t until I opened the unit and disconnected internal antennas that it would then use the external antenna. Once connected it would be very stable on 5G, 4G not as much it tends to jump between towers but I am much higher. Using this setup I could pull 400-600 Mbps, I have line of sight with that antenna.
The only problem with that setup, if the router connected to my local sites for 4G, 5G wouldn’t connect. So I’m looking to add a 4G antenna pointed to the correct tower. I bought my router second hand, the past owner has already drilled the holes so I thought it would be easy to just add 2x 5G and 2x 4G ports for the antennas…
I believe the Square antenna with white and black cables is for 5G (Maybe only 3200mhz+) and those 4 rectangle antennas are for 4G. After connecting the antennas, it shows 4G and 5G, but the stats coming from 5G would imply it’s connected to my local tower. (It’s not actually using the 5G)
1772 = Directional antenna pointed 1 Gbps capable
13045 = Local Mast (Speed capped at 100 Mbps) (If you’re downloading something that drops to 20 Mbps)
14213 = 20 Mbps 5G next to the tower.
50820 (It’s changed since cell mapper logged it) = POW and capable.
The problem: I’ve tried all the internal connectors, and still unable to get 5G to work. Am I missing something here?
I’ve also got a the new Three router (nr5103E) when connected to the 5G and 4G antennas, it does a similar thing and uses my local mast for 5G. (Shows signal stats, etc but doesn’t actually use it)
When locked to N78 and B20 only it uses the 5G antenna for 4G and connects to 1772.
4G thru the 5G directional antenna:
RSRP - 74
RSRQ -11
SINR 2
When using both antennas and it connects to 5G theses are the stats: (for 5G)
RSRP - 94
RSRQ -11
SINR -12
Same signal results with both routers.
Many photos:
Any help would be much appreciated, if you need more info let me know
I’m trying to modify my CPE 370, but having some problems.
Back story: In July 2022 I bought the router to replace my broadband which was from BT (30/10). I set the router up with a 5G-XPOL-A0002-10m Poynting Directional antenna, connecting the antenna to the 2 ports in the back didn’t do anything for me. It wasn’t until I opened the unit and disconnected internal antennas that it would then use the external antenna. Once connected it would be very stable on 5G, 4G not as much it tends to jump between towers but I am much higher. Using this setup I could pull 400-600 Mbps, I have line of sight with that antenna.
The only problem with that setup, if the router connected to my local sites for 4G, 5G wouldn’t connect. So I’m looking to add a 4G antenna pointed to the correct tower. I bought my router second hand, the past owner has already drilled the holes so I thought it would be easy to just add 2x 5G and 2x 4G ports for the antennas…
I believe the Square antenna with white and black cables is for 5G (Maybe only 3200mhz+) and those 4 rectangle antennas are for 4G. After connecting the antennas, it shows 4G and 5G, but the stats coming from 5G would imply it’s connected to my local tower. (It’s not actually using the 5G)
1772 = Directional antenna pointed 1 Gbps capable
13045 = Local Mast (Speed capped at 100 Mbps) (If you’re downloading something that drops to 20 Mbps)
14213 = 20 Mbps 5G next to the tower.
50820 (It’s changed since cell mapper logged it) = POW and capable.
The problem: I’ve tried all the internal connectors, and still unable to get 5G to work. Am I missing something here?
I’ve also got a the new Three router (nr5103E) when connected to the 5G and 4G antennas, it does a similar thing and uses my local mast for 5G. (Shows signal stats, etc but doesn’t actually use it)
When locked to N78 and B20 only it uses the 5G antenna for 4G and connects to 1772.
4G thru the 5G directional antenna:
RSRP - 74
RSRQ -11
SINR 2
When using both antennas and it connects to 5G theses are the stats: (for 5G)
RSRP - 94
RSRQ -11
SINR -12
Same signal results with both routers.
Many photos:
Any help would be much appreciated, if you need more info let me know
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