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Good mobile signal quality is fundamental to getting a stable and fast internet connection over the mobile network. Please choose a location for the 5G router that has a fair 4G/5G signal reception.
Mobile Networks Mode
There are various mobile networks, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G NR. Please take note of the signal bars and the symbol in the status bar of the mobile phone and compare them with the chart below.
| Symbol | Mobile Networks | Internet Speed |
|---|---|---|
5G NR | Fifth generation mobile network | Up to 10 Gbps |
4G (LTE) | Fourth generation or Long term evolution also known as LTE or WiMax | Up to 1 Gbps |
3G | Third Generation also known as UMTS / WCDMA / CDMA2000 | Up to 2 Mbps |
2G | GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) | Up to 64 Kbps |
No Symbol | If signal bars get more than 1 bar you can use voice call | No |
Signal Strength
We should input a "Fair" signal level for the 5G router. Typically speaking, 3-5 bars indicate a good signal, while 1-2 bars indicate a poor signal. No bars mean no 5G signal detected.
You can run a basic test on a mobile phone. Insert the SIM card used on the router on a mobile phone. Disable Wi-Fi on the mobile phone and go around to check its network type and signal bars. Then, choose a location with strong and stable signal reception.
The below chart shows targeted signal quality values for 4G-LTE and 3G networks.
The numerical value of 2G and 3G networks is RSSI standard.
The LTE network is RSRP standard. RSRP means Reference Signal Receive Power.
The signal values are negative numbers. A number that is closer to zero means a stronger signal. For example, -90 dB is more robust than -100 dB.
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