Numerous complaints about the poor performance of the Iota Internet are received regularly. Previously connected archival tariffs are to blame for this problem, the speed of which is low, and unstable operation can be caused by many different factors. The speed drops due to problems with the modem and network failures, and to solve problems there are several options available to everyone. If the Internet does not connect or its speed is excessively low, you need to find out the causes of the problem. Only by determining why the problem arose and the connection was lost can you quickly deal with the problem.
You can check your Internet access speed on our website - SpeedTest.
Tips and tricks
First, you need to check the signal strength. Also remember that it must be no less than SINR 2 RSRP -110. But you can find out what cellular signal you have by entering the device category - Device Information (or something similar).
If the network signal strength is low or absent, check on the Map - https://yota-faq.ru/yota-zone-map/. If necessary, by moving, achieve increased radio coverage of the Yota network.
If the signal is excellent but there is still no speed. Try rebooting your device and disabling all downloads and updates. After that, go to the page and read the article about YotaSpeed. She will show you how to properly test all the Upload-Download capabilities of a device in 2021.
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as expected
hid in their little rooms, immersed in social networks, weather forecast services and electronic encyclopedias in search of
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- a narcotic substance that is constantly lacking in our brain, which, with uncontrollable curiosity, is ready to absorb all this into its endless storage.
This article will discuss how Yota managed to achieve fairly good Internet access speeds in an area of very poor signal reception. I do not claim the uniqueness of the technologies and approaches used. The purpose of this publication is to show how, at low cost, at home you can make a WiMAX modem work more efficiently.
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The most correct and simple solution would be steps aimed at increasing Internet speed. What can solve our problem with speed? Let's figure it out.
Setting up 4G on the device
It is worth remembering that fourth generation communications, unlike 3G, allow you to make a noticeable leap in speed.
In practice, measurements in old and new communication standards differ tens of times. But it is especially worth noting that the newer the technology, the more “capricious” they are in terms of signal strength and quality. This, of course, does not matter if your setup for 2G-3G-4G networks occurs automatically. But unfortunately, quite often there are still device models in which these settings need to be made manually.
Correct tariff
To control your Internet speed, you should remember about the correct tariff plan. Yota has separate SIM cards for tablets, smartphones and PCs. Some tariffs have speed limits - if there is not enough speed, then buy a higher tariff. When using SIM cards in devices other than yours, the speed is reduced to 64 kbit/sec. We also do not forget about the number of gigabytes purchased and activated by you. When they end, the connection speed will drop to zero.
Antenna increases Yota speed
Don't underestimate the problem of a bad signal.
If the signal strength is very low or disappears completely, you need to use a Yota antenna. This problem is especially in demand in small towns, villages and towns where there is no Yota or Megafon infrastructure. Antenna devices are very useful for stationary devices and useless for working with smartphones and other portable devices. However, implementing a home network based on Yota and an external antenna mast will not require much effort and money.
Traditional disclaimer
The author does not encourage self-modification of Yota devices. Many, when used as intended, the device is ideal. Such actions lead
to the development of fine motor skills, intelligence, and increased self-esteem
can lead to equipment failure, injuries of varying severity, and will definitely void the manufacturer’s warranty. Attempts to repeat them are made at your own peril and risk.
Neither pigtails nor external antenna are included in the package.
PS It can be assumed that the manufacturer, after viewing this review, will decide, perhaps, to glue the devices so that they cannot be opened so easily.
Increasing router speed
It is possible to increase the Internet speed of the Yota router by making the correct settings in the device. The following recommendations will help you overclock the Yota router with the correct settings:
- Update router software - firmware
- Change the Wi-Fi standard from dangerous WPA-PSK to hack-safe WPA2-PSK
- Increase channel width
- If necessary, increase the signal strength of the router
If after all these manipulations you notice that the speed drops in the most remote places from the router or when connecting several devices, consider replacing your wireless router.
Antenna installation
The large distance from the transmission tower is the main reason for the decline in speed for most Iota subscribers. An additional antenna is used to amplify the signal.
Features of using an external amplifier depend on the modem model:
- If there is a connector in the design of the router or modem, the user can connect an external amplifying antenna. It can be purchased in specialized stores or made independently.
- If there is no antenna connector, you will have to make a signal amplifier yourself. A colander or a tin can is suitable for this.
In the latest amplification option, household items act as signal reflectors and help increase connection speed. To achieve the greatest effect, the modem must be placed at the focal point of the reflector. In the case of a tin can, this can be achieved by making a hole in the bottom and inserting the modem into it so that it is completely inside the can.
How to increase the speed of the Iota modem
The correct tariff plan will help you speed up your Yota modem. If you choose a tariff for 24-72 hours, then you definitely shouldn’t have problems with speed - in this mode it will work at the maximum possible. But only if you are connected for a longer period - other options are available here. Remember: Yota PC tariffs for 30 days and a year have a customizable speed interface. Increasing your Yota speed increases the price
Problems with picking up a signal from the base station
Any wireless Internet, as you know, receives a signal from the base station of its operator. The poor speed of Yota may be due to the elementary weakness of this signal. If this is the case, then it is advisable to experiment with the location of the modem indoors - move it closer to the window or move it to another room.
The ineffectiveness of these actions means that the operator's tower is located at a considerable distance, and the modem power is insufficient to establish a stable signal.
Perhaps the only possible solution to this situation is to change the Internet operator: instead of the Yota SIM card, install Megafon, Tele2 or MTS. Most likely, the base station of at least one of these operators is located close to the building where the modem is installed, and the strength of the received signal will be sufficient. Many people believe that if they change their Internet operator, it will be difficult to find the same favorable tariff. However, contrary to popular belief, it is not only Yota that has unlimited tariffs for wireless Internet. For example, the cost of services comparable to Yota (500-1500 rubles monthly) is offered as part of Megafon’s special corporate tariffs with unlimited high-speed Internet.
Network accidents
Any, even the most complex and branded electronics can fail; equipment for providing communication services is no exception. In addition, today no one is immune from accidents for various reasons - they happen both on Yota towers and on connecting channels.
The following signs may indicate an emergency situation:
- The network suddenly disappears - the modem or phone simply stops receiving the Iota signal, which causes a loss of communication.
- Internet pages work slowly or stop working completely; Internet pages do not open or take too long to load; specialized services stop working.
- When trying to call other Yota subscribers, the network is busy or unavailable.
In the event that you are faced with the situation - “Yota has no network,” this is not a reason to panic. No one is immune from force majeure, including mobile operators. Of course, you can try to do something - call support, contact a service center, write to an online chat, however, in the event of an accident, all these actions will not give anything. You just have to be patient and wait until the equipment’s functionality is restored. You can find out how to set up a Yota modem: 10 0 0 10 status yota ru via the active link.
Ways to solve the problem that has arisen
If you cannot find the reason why the ETA does not work and use all the options for solving it, you need to contact your operator. To do this, you can use several methods:
- To write a message. If your speed has dropped, but you still have access to the global network, write a message to the operator, taking a screenshot of the program and checking the connection speed.
- Call. If there is no Internet, you can call the operator using the service number and submit a request.
- Write SMS. If there is no access to the network, you can send an SMS to the operator asking to check the connection and network equipment.
Improving the quality of reception
You can check why there is no Yota signal reception or the reason for its poor quality by connecting another device in the same place. If the signal is also weak, it means the problem is poor coverage. However, there are ways to improve it:
- use a satellite, indoor antenna or reflective array;
- apply boosters;
- change the location of the modem (for example, raise it higher);
- buy a modem with the ability to connect an external antenna.
We use boosters
A booster is a Wi-Fi signal amplifier for modems and routers, a kind of repeater in case the connection from Yota is poor. You need to connect an antenna to it, which will be installed on a hill or at a point where the signal is received best. The second antenna is located indoors in order to directly broadcast the signal itself to devices.
Among the main advantages of using boosters is an almost one hundred percent guarantee that the signal will be improved and the Internet speed will increase. The equipment will work automatically and will not require additional participation.
The downside is the high price of such equipment; the average cost ranges from 25 to 50 US dollars.
Homemade antenna amplifier
In order not to buy expensive equipment, you can assemble a signal amplifier antenna with your own hands from available and available materials. Using an antenna will solve the problem that the router does not pick up the Yota 4G signal. However, to ensure that the assembled device does not burn out, you must have certain knowledge about working with this type of device and strictly follow all assembly instructions.
To create an antenna, you will need a wire about 45 centimeters long, pliers (or round-nose pliers, which will be more convenient for making bends), a reflector measuring 135x120, a file, a plastic jar, scissors, insulating tape, a block on which the antenna will be attached, several screws, a soldering iron and two straws for cocktails.
Instructions for assembling the amplifier antenna.
- You need to take the wire, mark it at 53-55 millimeters and bend it so that you get an eight of two rhombuses. The wires in the center should not touch.
- Then you need to place the workpiece on the reflector and draw an obtuse angle, it should be 120° at both ends of the workpiece.
- It is necessary to drill a hole in the center in the reflector (the diameter is arbitrary, the main thing is that two wires with electrical tape fit into it), as well as two holes for self-tapping screws.
- You need to clean the ends of the wire with a file, etch them with acid and solder the lower ends.
- In a plastic jar (from gouache, for example), you need to measure about 36-40 millimeters from the bottom and cut holes in order to connect it to a reflector made from wire. You need to drill three holes in the bottom of the jar; they must be located in the same way and coincide with the holes on the reflector.
- Next, you need to connect the jar with the reflector and the block on which the antenna will be attached, and screw the structure with self-tapping screws. The block should also have a large central hole drilled for the wires.
- Strip the insulation from a 75 Ohm cable approximately 15 centimeters in size, you should get two wires. You need to clean them, narrow them and carefully solder each to its end of the reflector.
- You need to put tubes on the wires so that they do not touch each other. Then you will need to connect the antenna to the cable: one wire is soldered to the previously stripped and etched body of the adapter from the antenna, the second to the central core of the cable.
Installing such a Yota signal amplifier antenna will significantly improve the quality of communication. It is enough to catch the signal by turning it towards the guiding station or the city center, where coverage is better.
Poor coverage area
Sometimes Iota does not catch the network because there is no coverage at one point or another. This is checked in the following way - we move to another point and check the presence of a network. It would be advisable to check the availability of coverage area on the official website of the Yota operator, but this tool has one serious snag. The thing is that the coverage map is very approximate; it is compiled not by real diagnostics, but by computer modeling. Believe me, sometimes this map shows the presence of 4G in places where 2G has never been detected.
Yota does not connect to the network on a phone, tablet, smartphone or modem - this is a common situation. There are two ways out of it:
- We change our location - it is quite possible that in your location Yota catches very poorly. This is normal, because you need to take into account certain features of radio wave propagation . This fact is well understood by techies, but difficult to understand by ordinary people. But it must be understood;
- We try to call/write SMS/go online a little later. If the network in a given location has always been caught at 5 plus, but now it catches poorly, problems on the operator’s side are quite possible;
- We check the correct operation of our equipment - we have already written how this is done.
If Iota began to work poorly at a point where it worked well, then the problem may also be related to the peculiarities of radio wave propagation. Technicians know that sometimes the opposite situations are observed when, for one reason or another, a signal appears where it never existed in the first place.
