External Antenna?

[elf_lord_ZC5]

I am using a B683 or a K4605. I get mostly decent speeds using these devices. However there are occasions that speeds drop considerably.

Would I be likely to get a more consistent connection, using an external antenna?

Using mostly 8ta, Vodacom or Cell-C for data.

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
If you are generally getting decent speeds then an antenna is not really going to help. If the speed is dropping but the connection not then it is most likely a congested tower. Have you noticed a time of day when it is particularly bad. e.g. 6pm at night?

Regards

Tim

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

It slows a bit in the evening, but when it is overcast, or rains, then it drops connection

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
Connection dropping in the rain or even in summer when there are leaves on the trees is a problem. An external antenna may assist in improving the connectivity in the rain but I would try and borrow one first to see if the connectivity improves.
An antenna is not going to help with a congested tower though.

Regards

Tim