Huawei B535 - Need some help with external antenna.

[|tera|]

Poynting is based in SA!

Ok. Where to buy it though?
Should I just contact them?
Scoop couldn't help as said before.

 

[DapperDanMan]

https://poyntingdirect.co.za/

Also see post # 5

 

[|tera|]

https://poyntingdirect.co.za/

Also see post # 5

I'll contact them manually, including those you posted.
Such drama just to buy their products.

 

[DapperDanMan]

FYI: Another (newer) reseller in Centurion, Gauteng.

 

[Matt91]

Hey wondering if someone can assist before I pull the trigger, I'm using a Huawei B618-65d - I've worked out the connector on the back is called a "TS9" so can I buy an adapter like this?

TS9 adapter (takealot)

Looks like I need to two of them or do you only use one of the ports?



Will that allow it to work with any SMA type antenna?

 

[AgentSmithZA]

Hey wondering if someone can assist before I pull the trigger, I'm using a Huawei B618-65d - I've worked out the connector on the back is called a "TS9" so can I buy an adapter like this?

TS9 adapter (takealot)

Looks like I need to two of them or do you only use one of the ports?

View attachment 863685

Will that allow it to work with any SMA type antenna?

Yes, that will work. I'm using two of these with a Poynting antenna: https://www.takealot.com/rf-adapter-sma-female-to-ts9-gold/PLID60539846 slightly tight fit, but works well

 

[Matt91]

Yes, that will work. I'm using two of these with a Poynting antenna: https://www.takealot.com/rf-adapter-sma-female-to-ts9-gold/PLID60539846 slightly tight fit, but works well

Thanks so much for the feedback, really appreciated.

 

[DapperDanMan]

Yes, that will work. I'm using two of these with a Poynting antenna: https://www.takealot.com/rf-adapter-sma-female-to-ts9-gold/PLID60539846 slightly tight fit, but works well

Wow ... what an insane price for an adapter.

slightly tight fit

Care to elaborate on that point?

 

[AgentSmithZA]

Wow ... what an insane price for an adapter.
Care to elaborate on that point?

Yes, expensive but they work.

Previously I had the lead adapters, however, they were much more susceptible to being accidentally pulled out when working in the area. Perhaps partly because the lead adapters are thin and light whereas the antenna cable is quite heavy. These small adapters leave very little room between each other, but I trust this way more than the leads.

 

[|tera|]

So I moved into the sticks.
I'm getting low signal quality, but very decent throughput.

26ms latency and averages of about 43Mbps download. Upload is low, but not a concern for me.

I'm fine with it. I don't want to invest more money in a connection for the purpose it serves.

Thanks again for the help.
Hopefully this thread will help others too..

 

[DapperDanMan]

So I moved into the sticks.

Don't depress yourself - rather tell yourself that you have branched out!

Hopefully this thread will help others too.

Indeed it has, and indeed it will.

 

[KingLv]

Thanks.
It shows I should get this antenna:

XPOL-1

X-Polarised, Omni-Directional, 2X2 LTE MIMO Antenna

poynting.tech

My Google-fu is letting me down.
I can't seem to find it in S.A.

I've seen Takealot has it.

 

[Speedster]

I've seen Takealot has it.

You can also consider the Ottenna brand from Otto Wireless. Their 11db guy has the same specs as poynting but is usually quite a bit cheaper

 

[OfentseIOP]

So I moved into the sticks.
I'm getting low signal quality, but very decent throughput.

26ms latency and averages of about 43Mbps download. Upload is low, but not a concern for me.

I'm fine with it. I don't want to invest more money in a connection for the purpose it serves.

Thanks again for the help.
Hopefully this thread will help others too..

So which antenna(model) did you end up buying? I don’t see you stating which one you bought, and so far has it given you reliable speeds?

 

[|tera|]

So which antenna(model) did you end up buying? I don’t see you stating which one you bought, and so far has it given you reliable speeds?

Hi,

As grace would have it, I've got better signal where I am now with speeds hitting up to 90Mbps at times.
I didn't need to buy an external antenna.
I only used the Huawei App on my phone to get an optimal location where to place the router.

Aside from the fact that I completely lose connectivity on some days, I don't have any issues with signal.

The lack of connectivity seems to be with the tower though. Theft, electricity, not sure to be honest.

Edit: my earlier post was when I didn't have optimal placement of the router, so I only hit 43Mbps.. It's improved a lot now.

 

[OfentseIOP]

Hi,

As grace would have it, I've got better signal where I am now with speeds hitting up to 90Mbps at times.
I didn't need to buy an external antenna.
I only used the Huawei App on my phone to get an optimal location where to place the router.

Aside from the fact that I completely lose connectivity on some days, I don't have any issues with signal.

The lack of connectivity seems to be with the tower though. Theft, electricity, not sure to be honest.

Edit: my earlier post was when I didn't have optimal placement of the router, so I only hit 43Mbps.. It's improved a lot now.

Oh wow such speeds I guess you really have an improved tower nearby. And I guess it’s not Rain but another network, maybe Telkom. Ok then, thanks for your response... I’m getting an antenna tomorrow so I’ll see on my side what will improve, this is for Rain.