Wireless technology is far from perfect, so many users are faced with a weak radio signal, as a result of which the Internet speed drops or disappears altogether. Therefore, many users want to know how to amplify the Yota signal. Of course, you can buy special equipment to amplify the signal, but this pleasure is very expensive. Therefore, you can try to amplify the Yota signal with your own hands by assembling a special antenna. Make it easy.
How to amplify a Yota signal?
Yota is one of the operators connecting users to the wireless Internet. This provider is popular among residents of the Russian Federation, but many of its customers may experience inconvenience due to the imperfection of the provider's equipment. Problems arise even in areas where the signal must be clear due to the presence of coverage. Therefore, manufacturers are also looking for a way to amplify the Yota signal, and produce special amplifiers to improve the signal. However, their price may be higher than the modem itself. For example, a branded Wimax amplifier costs around 3.0-3.5 thousand rubles. And this despite the fact that the cost of the modem itself is below three thousand rubles. You have to overpay twice for access to the Web.
But this is the easiest way that tells you how to amplify the Yota signal, so many users resort to it. But we will go the other way and will not overpay a lot of money.
It is not always appropriate to give money for the connection, and then still pay for equipment to amplify the signal. So, craftsmen came up with the idea of making Yota antennas on their own. Users claim that they amplify the signal by 7 times, which is why the access speed is noticeably increasing. You can use these antennas not only with the Yota operator, but also with any other.
Antenna Types for Yota Modem
There are many antenna options that are made from different materials. If you highlight the basic and simple types, you must definitely name the following: canned (made from a conventional metal can), omnidirectional (look like a pencil), pseudo-satellites (like satellite dishes, such antennas have a large reflective area).
The simplest is a can antenna, to create which we need a can, an N-socket, a copper wire and a pair of cogs. If someone is trying to find out on the forums how to amplify the Yota signal, then they will first of all be advised to make a can antenna.
It all looks simple, but calculations are needed to create the device. About how to make such an antenna, we will write below.
We will not write about an omnidirectional antenna, since for its manufacture knowledge will be required that you most likely do not have. But home-made pseudo-satellites are used often. Here, kitchen utensils (a pan, for example), foil and improvised household items (for example, an umbrella or a metal grill) are used as a reflector.
Search for the nearest BS
Knowing how to amplify a 4G Yota signal is not enough. First of all, you need to understand where the nearest BS is. Even if your house is listed with the operator in the coverage area, there may be no signal. Therefore, we look for the direction of the nearest BS and determine how difficult the visibility is. In other words, we need to understand if there is any possibility of connecting with or without an amplifier.
The fact is that in the city a good quality of communication BS can guarantee, being at a distance of 200-300 meters from the house. And in the village, the distance can be at least 20 km, and the quality of communication will be excellent. Network congestion plays an important role, and in poorly populated areas it is always low.
Before amplifying the 4G signal of the Yota modem , we determine where the BS is. We call the operator (customer support) and ask for help installing the antenna correctly. The provider forum can also help to do this. You just need to provide your address. There are even special sites where you can get this information. And if none of the methods help, just try to find what interests you on the net.
DIY antenna setup
Making an antenna is far from everything. It is important to configure it correctly. And here the most important role is played by the correct direction of the amplifier, given the vertical and horizontal deviations. It is also worth remembering that the signal has the property of being reflected from surfaces, so sometimes it can be caught from an unexpected direction. There is no particular need to worry if you cannot immediately catch a strong signal. You may have to walk around with a laptop and antenna in search of it. If you live in a private house, then you should climb onto the roof of the house.
Visually, the signal strength is determined in a special program from Yota. You will have it after buying a modem. On average, tuning and searching for a signal will take you an hour. Approximately the same amount will have to be spent on the manufacture of the antenna itself.
Making an antenna for amplifying a Yota modem signal
It is assumed that you have the calculations. They will not be given here, since this is a completely different profile.
We need: a tin can (for example, from pineapples) made of tin, an ordinary N-socket, which is also called - "mother". Still need a copper wire with a diameter of 2 mm in section and several screws.
So, we take a jar with a diameter of about 8-10 cm and a height of about 13-14 cm. We leave the upper part, it does not need to be cut. Let there be a plastic cover. Now we fasten our N-connector to the bank somewhere in the center of the wall and solder to it a copper piece of wire (about 3.5 cm long), which will act as a waveguide. If there is a plastic lid for the jar, then use it - close the jar. If not, then it is advisable to use something else (for example, film). This will protect the structure from environmental influences. But first, try your creation without a cover.
If you did everything correctly (and pre-made the correct calculations), then only then you can close the jar with a lid. If after that the signal has become worse, then use another cover or do not use it at all.
Warning
Before you make an antenna yourself and try to amplify the Yota signal, you should make sure that it is really necessary, and you just can’t buy an amplifier. With incorrect calculations, there is a small chance to just ruin your modem. As a result, you will be at a loss.
If you do not want to take risks, then just buy a ready-made set of amplification for the signal. Judging by the feedback from users, the signal is amplified significantly and the download speed rises to the level declared by the provider.
Conclusion
Now you know how to amplify the Yota signal, and you can try to do it yourself. It’s not at all necessary to spend a lot of money on equipment, although it is worth recognizing that it usually helps a lot. If you are a little familiar with radio technology, then you can easily cope with this task. As a last resort, if you have a radio electronics repair shop in the city, ask there how to amplify the signal of the Yota modem and offer to help you. An experienced master will cope with this task and will not give up part-time work. In any case, it will be cheaper than buying a new amplifier or antenna.