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EE4g router lte aerial

ChrisJD1 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:22:03 GMT

In the instructions that are supplied with the original router there are instructions on connecting two aerials to the back of the router, As I'm in a rented property I don't want to pay for an external aerial but I can't find details or spec for these aerials, only the ones that EE engineers mount outside the house. Anyone any ideas?

Re: EE4g router lte aerial

Christopher_G — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:57:30 GMT

Hi @ChrisJD1

Welcome to the community. 🙂

Which 4G LTE router is it that you have?

Chris

Re: EE4g router lte aerial

ChrisJD1 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:36:14 GMT

Hi Chris,

Thanks, it's the original square white one with two LAN ports only on the back, I can't find a model name or number. EE have superseded it with a Router 2, but this is the original one.

Hope that helps, hope you can help.

Chris

Re: EE4g router lte aerial

Christopher_G — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:44:19 GMT

OK thanks, @ChrisDJ1. I know which one you're referring to now. 🙂

The only information that I can find is in relation to the external antenna. Is it extenders that you're looking at? Do you already have antennas ready to attach or are you looking to get some?

Chris

Re: EE4g router lte aerial

ChrisJD1 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:52:14 GMT

Hi Chris, no I haven't got any aerial, I'm just going from the diagram in the Quick Start Guide which shows two aerials screwed into the back of the router where the two connections are on either side beneath removable cover tabs. There are loads on Amazon, but checking reviews it suggests that you have to match the aerial to the router. Think I may call EE.

Cheers,

Chris

Re: EE4g router lte aerial

Jon_K — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:52:13 GMT

Hi @ChrisJD1.

I think calling may be the best option at this point.

Let us know how you get on 🙂

Jon

Re: EE4g router lte aerial

wardi — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:51:17 GMT

Hi @ChrisJD1. I have a 4GEE router and live fairly close to the mast (about 1m). I did have a couple of those short 'stub' LTE aerials lying around which fitted just fine and work ok. You can buy these on ebay, Amazon etc. The external aerials are only really necessary if you are a fair distance from the mast or there is a hill/tall buildings in between.