HUAWEI B315s LTE router discussion thread.

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Using internal vs external antennas (Bunny Ears that it came with) doesn't seem to be making any difference on mine:

Using the "Built-in" antenna:
RSRQ: -4dB
RSRP: -73dBm
RSSI: >=-51dBm
http://www.speedtest.net/result/4778333666.png First test
http://www.speedtest.net/result/4778352367.png Second test

External antennas (1&2) :
RSRQ: -7dB
RSRP -70dBm
RSSI: >=-51dBm
http://www.speedtest.net/result/4778343409.png First test
http://www.speedtest.net/result/4778348228.png Second test

Tested on Telkom mobile LTE using a prepaid sim.

Signal info can be seen on these pages:
http://192.168.8.1/html/deviceinformation.html

or
http://192.168.8.1/api/device/signal

MtnUser said:
More info on the API at https://blog.hqcodeshop.fi/archives/259-Huawei-E5186-AJAX-API.html
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http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...ion-thread?p=15646808&viewfull=1#post15646808
 
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You guys only look at speed. B593 had a good speed, don't expect anything better from B315. However raw speed doesn't make a good router. No, B593 wasn't. In typical home entertainment you had to use as 'real' router if you wanted to stream Netflix/Hulu/etc...

I am very pleased that B315 has more refined firmware options comparing to B593, so you don't need another router. Gigabit Ethernet switch connect you directly to media server, you don't need another switch.

I reccommend B315 to everyone. It supports all SA LTE networks, here is from my location: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=309910&d=1445776197

EDIT: I am less impressed after discovering that manual DNS is only possible when router is configured for RJ45 WAN interface. It fooled me during short inspection, as router's LAN interface IP address and DHCP settings is missplaced the WiFi section, so I assumed similar case. :(
 
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sajunky said:
You guys only look at speed. B593 had a good speed, don't expect anything better from B315. However raw speed doesn't make a good router. No, B593 wasn't. In typical home entertainment you had to use as 'real' router if you wanted to stream Netflix/Hulu/etc...

I am very pleased that B315 has more refined firmware options comparing to B593, so you don't need another router. Gigabit Ethernet switch connect you directly to media server, you don't need another switch.

I reccommend B315 to everyone. It supports all SA LTE networks, here is from my location: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=309910&d=1445776197
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I don't care about speed much since I am on prepaid. I just thought the external antennas (that it came with) would give better signal translating into better speed & stability.

I wonder what that "65519" is in your screenshot. Here is mine:
Networks.jpg
 
Park@82 said:
I don't care about speed much since I am on prepaid. I just thought the external antennas (that it came with) would give better signal translating into better speed & stability.

I wonder what that "65519" is in your screenshot. Here is mine:
View attachment 310259
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The same story was with B593, I am not surprised. I don't know why they still supply 'Bunny Ears' with the router. Internal antenna is tuned with precision, it could be highly advanced 'active' type, I don't know, it is very good. I have some external antennas with me will post my findings later.

BTW, My search indicate that 65519 belongs to iBurst. I could research for available packages, but for one year I have Giga200 from Cell C, I don't need anything else.
 
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Hi all,

So I received my B315 with Bunny ear Antenna's (Haven't tested without) this week and weirdly enough, I get higher download speeds on 3G than on 4G.

These are the stats from Speedtests.
3G - 12.98Mbps D/L & 3.92 Mbps U/L
4G - 1.22Mbps D/L & 3.72 Mbps U/L

I called the Telkom CC on 2 occasions. Yesterday I was told that the speed is slow due to my data almost being depleted. The lady that I spoke to today, logged a ticket through to support.

Have you guy experienced anything similar? Would really appreciate advice.
 
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I'm having trouble setting a SIP (voip) I had a fnbconnect number so I tested it with voice.fnbconnect.co.za and I can dial out but it drops the Internet connection and I can't receive calls.

On the router setting it keeps saying registering but never says registered. Hopefully someone has had some success and can help help me the right settings.
 
I was able to receive a call this morning but it still drops the internet connection.
 
Voip works 100 % incoming and outgoing calls no longer drop the internet connection.
 
Park@82 said:
What did you do?
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Nothing I just checked all the settings again. Checked the SIP algorithm box in security settings.

Gonna cancel the land line and spend that R160 on airtime.
 
Turns out I didn't disconnect the land line the voip settings still disconnects the Internet connection.
 
Anyone used an external hub with this? Does it have to be powered or can the device power?
 
I wanted to set mine up as a bridged modem to feed into my asus wifi router. I see these instructions in the B593 thread, is this how I need to do it for the 315 as well or is it simpler? (I searched the web and didn't see anything on this)

If you are gong this route, here is short guide for bridging Huawei "Gateway Router" (GR) and better router:

1: Disable WLAN and DHCP on the GR
2: Enable DMZ on the GR
3: Setup WAN interface IP address of the router
4: Change LAN interface IP address of the router, it must a different LAN segment than GR
5. Set default gateway on the router and point it to the GR

Example:
GR IP=192.168.1.1 [default] (connect LAN port GR to the WAN port of the router)
Router's WAN port IP=192.168.1.2
Router's LAN interface IP=192.168.2.1
Default Gateway on the router 192.168.1.1
Netmask 255.255.255.0 (everywhere)
 
Exactly the same. Note that B315s LAN interface default IP addres (GR IP) is 192.168.8.1

In addition B315s has an option to disable firewall competely. I suggest to investigate it, but I can't guide, as I haven't try it yet. :)
 
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