DIY 3G / LTE Signal Booster - Part 1

[@publicmail2]

These really do work, it turns an omni directional antenna into a beam gaining about 10 db but from only one direction, which is probably what you want. As you mentioned aiming is critical. Every 3 db is a doubling of RF power. A round satellite dish for scrap really works well as you are gaining both horizontally and vertically, just mount directly on LNB.

[@cynchlove4667]

what is LNB?

[@publicmail2]

The antenna on old unused dish, since it is already at the correct distance away from dish for signal focus.

[@montylemar]

Thanks for that, it gave me some useful ideas. I did as instructed and placed my mifi to face in the direction of the mast which put the bars up to 4. I then fashioned half a parabolic reflector out of an old bit of aluminium foil hat I had lying about and placed it adjacent to where I thought the mifi aerial was located. Hey presto, that pushed it up to 5 bars. Upload and download figures are greatly improved to 14-16 Mbps and KZbin no longer buffers all the time. Very happy.

[@emmanuelsantos6214]

I just came across this video then saw you. I often watch your videos with the MMDA. I love how you showcase what they do on a day to day basis. Comments are disabled on those videos so I cant provide any feedback. Anyways, i love those videos! keep it up man!

[@oneoflokis]

Um - is this gadgetnet "template" supposed to be the "how to make it"? Google can't find the site... Can u show us? I want to make one!

[@seans1102]

Could you make two and have one for upload and the second for download only on each antenna?

[@Saleemkhan020]

Hello brother i am the slow internet area but my internet is working only up on door if i moved even few inches my internet stop working would it make it better?

[@PuddyIzzy]

Hi can you do some reviews for GSM boosters for cellular signal? Thank you!

[@rahulmaron]

Thanks for sharing this mate. Really helpful for 3g/ite pocket wifi users in the PH. This was my problem in the past and you have just shown a very simple solution. Cheers! Btw, at first I thought you're gonna tear down that mountain dew can and make an antenna out of it :)

[@abdallahsani5843]

mg23 xD

[@dorarecinos6235]

mg23 .

[@neodiy]

If there is holes in that reflector like wire mesh it will be much better

[@flyingipis2558]

Hi sir,do you think it will affect your wifi signal ass well?

[@dalecequena6150]

what kind of app did you use to test thanks for reply

[@franzmarino1115]

speedtest app

[@christiansthephenmarquez1013]

hello sir, can i get a copy of your template, because I cannot access the template on the link...this will be a very great help since i tried it before.

[@prathamrao424]

doesn't it affect the wifi signal transmitted by the modem...? like the wifi receivers behind the antenna?

[@GadgetAddict]

I was wondering the same thing, so I did a little testing off camera. It doesn't make a huge difference because the wi-fi performance when you're in the same room still hugely outperforms what you can pull over 3G/LTE. So even if there is a slight decrease in Wi-Fi signal by using the reflector, you won't notice it :) Before I shot these videos, I was actually using the modem with a USB cable connected directly to my laptop, instead of the Wi-Fi. It didn't make any difference in the speeds I could attain :)

[@prathamrao424]

Thank you :) for the info..

[@ib516]

Nice work. Try an app called "open signal" to locate the cell towers. I use it while camping. It shows you which direction to hike/climb to get a better signal if there were to be an emergency.

[@GadgetAddict]

Thanks for the tip. I checked open signal a few days ago and strangely couldn't find many towers listed on there. But I installed an app called FindTower and that was able to show many towers nearby :)

[@azeemjatt8043]

no

[@trythisj]

I might want to #trythis soon, but what i'm using at home is my mobile phone on hotspot. So i might want to modify it to hold a phone with the screen still visible. You reckon i can just fiddle with the curvature of the reflective surface, since i don't have a printer for the template..?

[@GadgetAddict]

I would start with the base design and just make the hole a bit larger, to hold your phone. I wouldn't worry too much about adjusting the curve until you determine if it's really going to make any difference at all. I didn't use a printer for my large version. I connected my laptop to the TV and then stuck paper to the TV and traced it by hand. I then stuck that paper to the more rigid folder and cut it out :)

[@trythisj]

Thanks for the advice! Once i have time, i will try and make one for my phone. I'll make a video too for the results if it's a fail or success. hehe

[@GadgetAddict]

TryThisJ Cool, I'll watch out for the video! :) You might also want to look into discone antennas. That's likely what my next antenna-related video will be about.

[@trythisj]

great! imma look at that one as well..which one is easier to do. haha

[@GadgetAddict]

TryThisJ The discone one seems more complex but could produce better results for general cellphone usage.

[@RunkkuRusina]

there actually is a surprisingly big difference with this , on good days my 10 megs turns into 30 megs peak :0

[@naylaebrahim8401]

RunkkuRusina

[@wilfredojr.peniquito4105]

what app did you use to analyzed your signal???

[@AljanVlogs]

does it work with b315-936 broadband wifi? hope for your reply

[@GadgetAddict]

Yes :)

[@johnlestercasinillo8036]

I have a 4G Globe Pocket Wifi and i use to put it in a high place to get a good cignal,, its still slow and it only get a good cignal during 10pm in evening, is it possible to have a good cgnal in morning or afternoon?

[@GadgetAddict]

The time of the day shouldn't make too much difference to the signal strength or quality. Although more users during peak hours could be affecting the performance of the tower. Making a reflector like this might help but ultimately the tower just might be too overloaded.

[@lyelltot4913]

Thanks Men. i appreciate it. this the Most common Problems in Philippines Now they add some new Features and We Hate it They add some Data limit and if you Consume all the data the Internet Speed Change It Will slow the net and It's more slow In the Province

[@amazed_by_yousmith1298]

same situation here

[@antm7001]

Thanks Gadget your 2 vids about signal helped and I'm defo going to look about increasing the signal of my 3g/4g

[@glenz10]

is this also good with prepaid home wifi?

[@EdsFuntanares]

Hello. I'm from Philippines, my room location has a low cellphone signal. Does this thing will help me? And where should i place it? Inside the house near my room? thanks.

[@GadgetAddict]

It could help you. Just move it around until you find the best signal :)

[@EdsFuntanares]

Thanks for answering. I can use this as a signal amplifier right? The place where my room locatedhas only (Edge) I hope it will help me improve the data signal to 4G

[@GadgetAddict]

It helps by making the antenna inside your device more directional. If you only have Edge you must be very far from a tower or have extremely thick walls. Give it a try and let me know how your results are :)

[@EdsFuntanares]

Gadget Addict Hello, i have a question. Does the shape matter? I'm thinking about a perfect shape to reflect the signal direct to my position. im sorry im new

[@GadgetAddict]

Yes it matters, you need to download the template in the video description :)

[@andydufresne6720]

I know kind like this, you can do this or you can go to behind fares of the wall(wind reflect)

[@ivonenamoc7488]

what pocket wifi is this?

[@davepickering997]

You would be better calculating the correct distance between the reflector an the mifi patch antenna. Like any parabola they have a focal point. Your Mifi is nowhere near that focal point. Remember you need to find out what band your Telcoms operator is using too as there are differences in wavelengths between 750Mhz and 2100Mhz !! You will only get an increase in data throughput when it has less re-tries due to multipath signals. Your reflector/parabola is going to reject more multipath than increase anything because of the incorrect focal point. Good try though but no fat cigar.

[@cynchlove4667]

do you have a diy for boosting network signal? have super crappy globe signal at home, calling and texting have become a headache :( . i think one factor maybe the high walls of our neighbor.

[@GadgetAddict]

You could try using this same reflector. Of course it would make it pretty difficult to handle your phone :P I do plan to experiment with other antennas and reflectors which may be more suitable for your problem. But it could be awhile before I get to them.

[@cynchlove4667]

have tried the diy windsurfer antenna but it didn't do anything to raise the network signal. will wait patiently til you decide to experiment :) . thanks ^_^

[@arvincasimiro4933]

this works for me. thanks so much sir :) keep on sharing :)

[@shootsatf8]

i use a soda can, sometimes a sheet of foil. it works even for wifi routers :)

[@GadgetAddict]

Cool. It really doesn't take much to make a big difference :)

[@ZLVERBOY]

Gadget Addict good day sir! i want yo buy signal booster because im having peomblems in my signal in our condo.where can i buy one thanks

[@jrpajarillo2402]

Can I use this on my outdoor LTE antenna?

[@GadgetAddict]

+Reynaldo Jr. Pajarillo if you already have an outdoor antenna, it's probably directional by design. So this likely wouldn't help.

[@YS-SYSTEM_Internet-Boosters]

Professional 3G/4G Internet signal booster - Street 2 Pro. works with any provider around the world.

[@Aki2024.]

Omg it works! Haha. I was having a hard time to stick the long round thing in the middle of the folder where you put the router. I only taped it and it's not sturdy. When i put my router inside of it the whole thing falls because of the weight of my pocket wifi so i lean my pocket wifi on the middle of the folder and it still works XD

[@GadgetAddict]

lol I'm glad you got it working!

[@hazelgerhardt8336]

Kaizan Pagsisihan

[@Aki2024.]

Hazel Gerhardt what?

[@jimmyarranchado1243]

just to add some tip to have a better signal I use a lazy Phone holder and clamp the e5573 and put it near to the plastic roof. that is the sweet spot that i have. lucky i have a power outlet neer on the location.

[@jimmyarranchado1243]

planning to to have those signal booster using lazy Phone holder as the holder and surround it with aluminum foil that used in grease fence on stove

[@jmmc5694]

approved! working on ph Huawei E5330C. from 2 to 5mbps.

[@GadgetAddict]

Nice! I'm glad it worked out for you :)

[@oneautumnleaf47]

Do you still experience Smart blocking your internet?

[@GadgetAddict]

If I download/upload too much in a short period, yeah. But the block doesn't last as long as it used to.

[@oneautumnleaf47]

I just heard that it has something to do with the firmware. I've heard someone never experienced blocking due to the "debranding" of his huawei b315

[@GadgetAddict]

Tensai Ichizoku It's done by Smart on the towers, when it recognizes your sim. It doesn't matter if you swap device or use a firmware modified device, it's blocked at the tower :)

[@oneautumnleaf47]

Have you tried cloning your sim? I think it will also depend on your ICCID?

[@TheRealSasquatch]

Wouldn't it better to have the phone at the focal point of the curved reflector - for example an LNB positioned on a satellite dish? Alternately, just purchase an external antenna for the frequency your operator uses, open the device, desolder the internal antenna and connect the new external one.

[@GadgetAddict]

Well that's essentially what this reflector does, holds the pocket wifi at the focal point of the reflector. A satellite dish would do better but would cost a lot more and take up a lot more space.I bought antennas for the LTE pocket wi-fi you see in this video. It supports external antennas without having to solder anything. But they actually made the signal worse on both 3G and LTE. They were only cheap antennas. I'm sure large expensive yagi antennas pointed at the tower would work much better.

[@janjomarlim7605]

This would be great if you have dish used for satellites coz it is much more bigger and better. anyways, nice video and information. Keep it up sir.

[@GadgetAddict]

+Tech Geek (Tech Addict) yeah it would be better. I might check some junk shops and see if they have a cheap old satellite dish I could use for testing. I wouldn't wanna spend much though cos I already have good Smart LTE signal.

[@janjomarlim7605]

Yeah its not that worth it in your area sir. But it would be worth it for those area's that have poor connection.

[@eggsploiter6310]

hmmm sir how about in b315 936 lte ??? its gonna work or not ??

[@GadgetAddict]

You would need to make it larger.

[@eggsploiter6310]

ok im gonna try

[@eggsploiter6310]

are you sure sir couse my lte got own antena but its still to slow

[@GadgetAddict]

I can't guarantee results, but it costs nothing except some cardboard and aluminum foil to find out :)

[@erichmhanedeasis31]

how to get reflector or how to made ?

[@maclokal]

I have a same mifi same as yours and I request to the seller to do bypassing the power so I can use it without the battery.

[@zanderluislaban7835]

How to make that sir?? Pls make a video...

[@jeremiahgaabucayan6970]

will this work for pldt routers?

[@GadgetAddict]

+Jeremiah Gaabucayan do you mean the PLDT wifi router provided for home DSL and fiver connections? It would make the signal between your router and laptop stronger (if it was directed at you) but it won't increase the speed of your internet connection.

[@KrissBartlett]

I use one but nine is a strainer mounted inside the usb conector

[@GadgetAddict]

+Kriss Bartlett I'd love to see a photo :) I tried with a strainer but it was too small for my pocket wifi :p

[@KrissBartlett]

its on my post ill look for the link I have photos I can send you what is your email I cant find the post I did for it I know I always put it up on a 15ft tall post and tape the strainer on the post and face it at Bogo direction can you give me the measurements of that reflector you made thanks

[@MartinKing07]

Good evening sir, planning to buy 4G LTE pocket wifi. Which one do you prefer globe or smart? A reply from you is a smile for me :-> thank you! (A reply from you would make me smile.)

[@GadgetAddict]

It depends on your preferred network. Personally I prefer Smart because I think they have better signal and they still offer flexitime which is ideal for bulk download/upload. Although large data usage can result in blocked sims with Smart. I open-lined my Smart LTE pocket wifi so I can use it with any sim.

[@AljanVlogs]

does it work with open-line broadband the b135-936....with antenna

[@josepilarjr.bermudez2418]

@@GadgetAddict hello Sir, can you pls help us by way of teaching us how to open line our PLDT Home wifi

[@DriftSpeedPH]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing!

[@DriftSpeedPH]

Btw how'd you scale the template for the cut out?

[@GadgetAddict]

+Jovz Salla for the bigger version, I hooked my laptop up to the TV and then zoomed in on the image. Then I stuck paper to the TV and traced the image by hand, since it was too big for my printer. Ideally you'd double the original size.

[@DriftSpeedPH]

Oh. Thanks for the tip. Cheers.

[@LinkWave290]

Let's test again

[@unknownwolf4046]

I have small 3G/LTE modem bec mx210np I put tinfoil back of Antennas I get -70dbm to -65dbm my isp Bravado Wireless

[@Saleemkhan020]

Does that really work?

[@KrissBartlett]

ohhh the 2ns one isent up yet

[@jepoyawang6374]

This is real?

[@nikkolascage9346]

no you just placed it the wrong way 🤦 you did not even messure the strength of signal Edit: what i mean by strength is the db

[@MrShiki1134]

nice diy.... im gonna show this to a friend...

[@GadgetAddict]

+Bakunawa BenHierro I hope it helps your friend :) thanks for sharing it.

[@MrShiki1134]

indeed sir.... :)

[@oneeye4511]

Sir Make A Video How To Make That Thing.

[@JouniKyyronen-nv1ep]

So alumin hat is working opposite

[@bingromero]

cant wait for part 2 hehehe..3rd :)

[@varnamq3]

Instead of testing the speed, can you please post the Signal strength which will be accessible from your router settings in dBm before and after the use of the antenna. As the antenna can only increase the signal strength, speed test is not directly proportional to signal strength.

[@GadgetAddict]

+Krishna Kumar I think you can see that in the video where I used the booster with an iPhone and then in a video where I talk about a custom interface for the pocket wifi device.

[@lesm3260]

Inmates in NBP might do this

[@SDKLarrabee]

its already a LTE Device unlike ZTE MF65M+ it sucks :( only 500kbps speed

[@reginald56000]

you have a fast internet connection sir..

[@GadgetAddict]

+reginald56000 Yup :) Smart have been working hard to install more cell towers and to improve those they already have.

[@reginald56000]

Gadget Addict Good for you Sir.. Seen alot of Towers being built near my city too.. They are really improving Smart's Net Speed :D..I think i would transfer to Smart too then..Im currently Subscribed to PLDT.. even if they are sister Companies though. not much improvements has been done yet,,,just saying ^_^.by the way .Nice Video sir. i always watch and follow your videos..keep it up Sir.

[@waqar_ahmad_jan]

The only and best solution is external antena

[@groot6830]

A standard satellite dish will do better if you have one handy

[@xhappy425]

i made one years ago :D

[@xhappy425]

Thanks for the DIY :D

[@metathanatos1]

damn, 9mbps download was slow to your country? wtf, we are on stone age, our fastest lte was 3.2mbps, BESIDE THE CELL TOWER

[@Saleemkhan020]

🤣🦥 but you know i am living in the area where is 0.89 download are super fast for me and i get that 0.89 download when i put my wifi some up on high place on door or wall

[@tobyawaw8535]

I'm filipino, internet speed sucks here in the Philippines,

[@augustussutton2379]

i just blu tacked it to the window

[@zandatsu07]

i really rely on ping

[@andrewvelasco6224]

donkeys years? haha

[@Aki2024.]

Why do you cut your video?

[@gandumulle8561]

bcz he's a big bastard

[@nimeton1534]

My connection gone 120/20 to 120/45 so thats really good👑

[@GadgetAddict]

+rottad that's great to hear :D

[@axelph2466]

OMg your amizing :)

[@premiumgold6802]

Very useful. new subie

[@9MadamImadaM9]

No MMDA today? 😆

[@awantimeral9258]

Who real try this

[@arunmahato953]

really!

[@shariglover6507]

A

[@amazingworldpg5493]

Fake