Hainesy
Member
Looking to get the best possible performance from a LycaMobile (on EE) line which I use as a failover WAN for my primary connection (Virgin, which isn't that stable). Using a Unifi UDMP router to handle WAN1 + WAN2 with automatic failover. Currently have a cheapo 'Strong 4G 1200' LTE router with 2 x antennae sat in the loft. I get between 10-50Mb/s download on 4G with RSRP of -95dBm and RSRQ -8dB - from reading around this seems reasonable?
Wonder if I could further improve this by a) replacing the antennae with alternatives (external is an option), the router has 2 x SMA connections.
Alternatively would I be better off replacing the router with something better, obviously loads to choose from, ideally I'd like to run it in bridge / pass-thru mode (the Strong doesn't support this) and present the public IP directly on the UDMP. What's the general consensus on something that's high performance, reliable etc? I've got PoE switch in the roof and am happy to have something either indoors or outdoors if it makes a difference.
Am open to buying a 5G device that would cover me if coverage gets extended in my area (MK41 7XQ if it helps), I can get 5G on my phone just down the road so again, not sure if by sticking some big 'ol antennas on something would help!?
Would welcome any suggestions!
Wonder if I could further improve this by a) replacing the antennae with alternatives (external is an option), the router has 2 x SMA connections.
Alternatively would I be better off replacing the router with something better, obviously loads to choose from, ideally I'd like to run it in bridge / pass-thru mode (the Strong doesn't support this) and present the public IP directly on the UDMP. What's the general consensus on something that's high performance, reliable etc? I've got PoE switch in the roof and am happy to have something either indoors or outdoors if it makes a difference.
Am open to buying a 5G device that would cover me if coverage gets extended in my area (MK41 7XQ if it helps), I can get 5G on my phone just down the road so again, not sure if by sticking some big 'ol antennas on something would help!?
Would welcome any suggestions!























