I recently purchased a Max BR1 LTE (hardware 3) and am quite happy with it. When I was shopping, I was also considering the 5G model, but it’s quite a bit more expensive, so I went with LTE.
I tend to camp in fairly remote sites, often with just a tiny bit of signal.
My question: supposing I’m in an area with very weak signal (5G and LTE) - would the 5G peplink router have any advantage vs. LTE? I know 5G makes some improvements over 4G (for example, lower latency) - but does 5G have any advantages in very weak signal areas?
If you have knowledge, either theoretical or experience, I’d love to hear.
Hi, @soylentgreen
at least… over LTE (4G) will be getting more simultaneous channels…
I would love to know how to find band signal strength and quality in my connection. Have been unable to find it anywhere in the incontrol menu which as an amateur, I find it very difficult to use. I have a Peplink Esim in a fringe cell coverage area and recently installed a Waveform antenna
I have useable signal on roof of about -84dbm pre antenna. Antenna gain =12dm m, cable loss (40 ft) +8 dbm, and I should see -80dbm at B one 5g router…its approx -110dbm at router. I have checked connections and alll are tight.
Hi, @thomsoni
Have you try an directional antenna? Maybe work better for you.
Do all Peplink devices support this?
Hi, @soylentgreen
OLD LTE (CAT-4) devices… just one channel.
not too old LTE-A (CAT-6) devices… up to to two simultaneos channels
new LTE-A (CAT-12) devices… up to three simultaneos channels
LTEA/5G (CAT-20) devices… up to four simultaneos channels.
But… This is also must be supported by mobile operator.
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