topic Re: External Antenna Connection in Mobile Broadband

External Antenna Connection

Davemog3 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:42:37 GMT

I have just received my new 5G Smart Hub. My original antenna has 2 SMA connectors but my new router has 4 TS9 connectors. Is it ok to just fit splitters to the existing SMA connectors like these?

TUOLNK SMA Female to Dual TS9 Right Angle Male Splitter Cable SMA to TS9 Coax Cable 6inch(15cm) Compatible with USB Modem Dongle/Security Camara RF Extension Coax Cable V Type Coaxial Pigtail 2 Pack : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

And does it matter what order they are connected?

Re: External Antenna Connection

Jon_K — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:48:47 GMT

Hi @Davemog3

I don't see this being a problem, but if you'd like to get a definitive answer, I'd recommend speaking with our Tech Gurus.

Jon

Re: External Antenna Connection

Davemog3 — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:26:56 GMT

Does it matter what order the 4 connectors are in there is nothing in the instruction manual regarding external antenna connection?

Re: External Antenna Connection

Christopher_G — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:54:32 GMT

Hi @Davemog3

I'm not sure this is something that we can support you with. It may be worth checking with our technical support team.

Chris

Re: External Antenna Connection

EssexBoyEE — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:41:05 GMT

My advice would be do not use Splitters (there not Splitters there 2 lots of Coax Cable shorted together), there's a reason the Router has 4 Antenna Connector Ports.

Get a decent 4x4 Mimo Antenna or use 2 lots of 2x2 Mimo Aerials for the job in hand and for the correct Frequency Bands required.

Re: External Antenna Connection

Davemog3 — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:48:06 GMT

Thanks for the replies, I have tried the splitters seeing as i had already ordered them. I have gone from 16mb/s on Three through the antenna to 25mb/s on EE with no antenna, I am now getting 55mb/s on EE since I connected the antenna using the splitters. I'm happy with that for now, maybe I will try connecting a 4x4 Mimo antenna at a later date to see if I can get mor speed.