Good afternoon. People living in a private house often face the problem of lack of high-quality Internet. ADSL is rarely used today, and the speed leaves much to be desired. It is especially problematic if the house is new and there is no telephone, then you will have to pull the wire for the sake of not very fast internet. And even if there is a telephone, it is not a fact that the line laid a long time ago will be suitable for the Internet. Fiber optics are expensive. Some add up with neighbors and then the costs may become acceptable. However, not everyone needs good internet. Remains Mobile Internet. 4G technology allows you to reach a maximum of 150 Mbit/s, but for such a speed you need high-quality signal reception. The built-in antenna (or rather two) of the modem is not always enough for this. So, today we will make a Kharchenko antenna for the Yota 4G modem. On this moment YOTA 4G LTE WLTUBQ-108 modems are available for sale.

We have to:
- YOTA 4G LTE WLTUBQ-108
- Copper wire with a cross section of 2.5 mm
- Sheet of iron
- Coaxial wire with a resistance of 75 Ohms, thin
- Double pigtail from MS156 to SMA Female
- SMA Male connector
- Drill
- Drill 3 mm
- Plastic tube or any dielectric
- Soldering iron
- Solder, rosin
- Hot-melt adhesive
- Clamps
- USB extension cable

Step 1 Prepare the modem.
Before you start making the antenna, you should connect the modem to the computer. Go to the modem settings at 10.0.0.1 and write down the SINR/RSRP values. This should be done to compare the change in signal level after connecting the antenna. The modem is quite easy to disassemble. You need to use something sharp, for example an awl or a knife, to pry and remove the top cover. This must be done very carefully, since there is a built-in antenna under the cover. The main thing is not to damage it. Removing the cover:

And on the reverse side it looks like this:

Our modem supports MIMO technology. MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output, multiple inputs, multiple outputs) is a spatial signal encoding technology that allows you to increase the channel bandwidth. When using this technology, two or more antennas are used for data transmission and the same number of antennas for reception. In our case we have two antennas. Each antenna has its own socket:

One socket is located at the top of the modem, the second is on the right side. It is not good to leave the modem open, so placing the case on the modem, measure the locations of the holes for the sockets and drill with a drill with a diameter of 3 mm:

It is quite difficult to become extinct. After drilling the holes, put the case on the modem and see if the holes match the sockets. If necessary, enlarge the holes with a knife in the desired direction. After making sure that the holes coincide with the sockets, put on the case and close the top cover.

We will connect the antenna to specially prepared sockets. For this we need an adapter. On one side, there will be two MS156 connectors (we connect one antenna to two sockets), on the other side there will be a high-frequency SMA Female connector. You can order it on aliexpress or buy it in a radio parts store:

Connect the pigtail to the modem:

At this point, we put the modem aside for a while.

Step 2 Antenna calculation.
There are a lot of antenna options. In my opinion, the most effective and easiest to manufacture is the Kharchenko Antenna. It is named after the engineer who developed and described the design of this antenna - Kharchenko K.P. We will make the antenna vibrator from copper wire with a cross section of 2.5 mm. You can use a wire with a cross section of 2 mm. The wire is easy to buy at an electrician. Before making the antenna, the insulation of the wire should be removed. The vibrator consists of two squares connected at one of their vertices and with the sides separated. The antenna wire is soldered at the connection points of the squares. The antenna input impedance is close to 50 ohms. I chose 75 ohm cable, although it also works well with 50 ohm coaxial cable. The length of the sides of the squares is λ/4, where λ is the wavelength. In our case it is 115 mm. We make a vibrator according to the following scheme:

Where:
Center frequency f: 2600 MHz
Antenna characteristic impedance ρ: 50 Ohm
Wavelength λ: 115 mm
Size L1 (outside square): 28.9 mm
Size L2 (inner side of square): 27.6 mm
Size L3 (total frame length): 81 mm
Size L4 (frame width): 40.5 mm
Size L5 (gap at connection point): 1.7 mm
Vibrator-reflector distance D: 13.2 mm
Dimension B (reflector width): 115 mm
Dimension H (reflector length): 115 mm
Vibrator wire diameter: 2.5mm
Total wire length (with allowance for turns): 237.9 mm

Step 3 Assemble the antenna.
Solder the wire to the vibrator. In the end it should look like this:

The reflector can be made from almost any metal sheet. It is also possible to manufacture a mesh reflector. I chose and recommend that you make it from metal from an old system unit computer. The thickness is sufficient and the coating helps a lot. Cut out a square with a side of 115 mm. You can cut more, I indicate the minimum required side of the square. We make a 6 mm hole in the center. In the corner of the reflector we also make a 6 mm hole for mounting the antenna. Then we take a small plastic tube or a tube made of any dielectric. We cut off 13 mm from it and, using hot glue, attach the resulting part in the center of the reflector, so that the holes of the reflector and the tube coincide:

We pass the wire with the soldered vibrator into the central hole of the reflector. Use hot glue to fix the vibrator. Before installation, think carefully about the installation location. The antenna must be positioned so that the vibrator is horizontal. It also needs to be turned with a vibrator towards the receiving tower. It is better to place the antenna indoors. If you plan to use it outside, you should take care of waterproofing the antenna. I mounted the antenna on the window slope on the street. To ensure that as little rain and snow as possible falls on it, I secured it in the upper part. Thus, it is, as it were, under the visor:

Don't forget to drill a hole in the window frame and thread the wire through it.

Step 4 Connect the antenna to the modem.
We install an SMA Male connector at the end of the wire. The middle contact must be soldered, the outer braid is fixed with a metal tube, and insulated with heat shrink or electrical tape.

Many users who have acquired a 4G mobile connection have already noticed that the market does not particularly pamper the buyer with accessories for LTE devices. There is a particularly shortage of assortment on the antenna market for amplifying the signal of a portable modem. However, a detailed study of products in the corporate segment reveals that the necessary devices are on sale, but their cost is several times higher than a decent 4G modem.

The focus of this article is a signal amplification system produced by Yota. The antenna is presented on the market in several modifications, which are present in different price segments. The reader has the opportunity to get acquainted with interesting products and learn about them specifications, and also find out how you can create from improvised means portable system to strengthen the signal.

Market leader

Undoubtedly, among all the manufacturer’s products there is a model that is awarded the title “Best Buy”. Yota (antenna) Connect 2.0 is considered a sales leader in the domestic market, because the manufacturer managed to combine many useful functions. Firstly, we are talking about mobility - the portable antenna is not only small in size, but also foldable, allowing the user to transport the device in a backpack or bag with a laptop.

The ease of connection also did not go unnoticed by the owners. For an LTE modem, there is a special USB slot on the antenna body, to which you need to connect a mobile phone. network device. But the modem is connected to a laptop or computer via an extension cord, which already comes from the signal amplification system.

You have to pay for everything

It would seem that the Yota antenna with a built-in modem has no flaws - buy a kit and enjoy broadband Internet. However, in their reviews, users express dissatisfaction with the fact that the signal amplifier only works with the device of the same name. That is, you cannot buy such a convenient and portable antenna for other modems (ZTE, MTC, etc.), since the gadget will not work at the hardware level.

Of course, there is a way out of this situation. The USB receiver on the antenna can be disassembled and the Yota controller can be carefully removed with a soldering iron. Then you need to connect the wire going to the controller with a copper cable to the antenna housing. True, the signal strength will deteriorate after removing the microcircuit, but this solution is still better than using a modem without an amplifier.

Directional system

Wireless Ethernet antennas have lost their relevance in the last decade, because many providers find it easier to extend a cable over a distance of 30-60 kilometers rather than sell expensive directional equipment. But faced with poor LTE coverage, the manufacturer had to use forgotten technologies. Yota, with the strange name Hite Grid, does an excellent job of amplifying the signal, located at a distance of up to 20 kilometers from the tower.

Yes, such a device is usually considered stationary, since it is large and bulky, and the design is not suitable for transportation. But here it is up to the user to decide what is more important to him - decent transfer speed or convenience. The peculiarity of such an antenna is the fact that there is no connection to either the provider or the manufacturer of 4G modems.

Higher, faster, stronger

But parabolic systems have taken root poorly in the domestic market. The thing is that Russian-speaking buyers are able to notice the difference between the satellite signal and the operation of the 4G network in which the Yota modem operates. The external antenna, made in the form of a dish, undoubtedly attracts attention appearance, but when it comes to signal quality, the device has nothing to surprise the user.

Directional antennas in the form of parabolic dishes are offered by Baltic, Polish and Chinese manufacturers. Externally, they are almost identical and differ only in the diameter of the disk and the name. On the domestic market, of the entire similar range, we can only recommend the Sky Flex brand, which is able to demonstrate signal amplification. When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the fact that the company logo is not made in the form of a sticker, but is painted on the plate. On the sign with serial number the inscription Sky Flex Yota is duplicated by the imprint.

Installation features

All directional antennas have one unpleasant feature- a high-frequency cable from the receiver to the modem is very expensive. It’s not hard to guess that all gadget owners Yota connection An antenna installed on the roof of a house will not be cheap. The problem can be solved by purchasing additional accessories for the signal amplification system.

If a pigtail communication cord is used to connect the modem, you can install the modem (reliably fastened and protected from moisture) directly on the antenna body. And ensure the connection to a mobile device or computer is active (10-30 meters). Alternatively, many users use it as an extension cord.

Alternative from folk craftsmen

Many users claim in their reviews that they are using a homemade antenna for Yota. They were forced to create the device with their own hands by the manufacturer himself, who set an inflated price for his products. The role of a directional system can be played by the usual TV antenna, popularly known as Polish. To do this, you need to disassemble the modem and, after removing the wires from the built-in amplifier, connect them to the terminals of the television antenna.

In fact, you can replace the Yota accessory (antenna) with any available device that can amplify the signal. Even an ordinary piece of fittings or copper cable is suitable as an antenna. The only thing the owner needs to know is the principle of operation of the receiver and the circuit, which should not close the circuit.

From improvised means

An ordinary tin can or colander will do just fine as an alternative. A directional antenna can be assembled in several ways: using an active circuit and using the line-of-sight principle. The most simple solution in extreme conditions for any owner mobile device and the modem can be used using ordinary aluminum containers from carbonated water or beer. The jar is washed, its bottom is cut off with a knife and the modem connected via USB interface, is fixed in the hole on the reverse side.

An advanced system using an active circuit requires the owner to disassemble the modem and remove two wires from the built-in amplifier. The designer will also need an empty cigarette pack, a nail or a large cross-section. You need to pierce a cigarette pack with a nail and secure one end of the cable coming from the amplifier to a metal cap. The second cable is connected to the can circuit. The pack must be inserted into the jar so that the metal does not come into contact with the outline of the jar. Such a simple mechanism can receive a 4G signal even at a distance of up to 20-30 kilometers.

Finally

As practice shows, there are many options to solve the problem of signal amplification for an LTE device. For people with unlimited financial capabilities, a solution from the Yota manufacturer is suitable. The antenna will cope with all the tasks and provide the owner with high-quality communication. Users who have a limited budget should not be upset either - it is very easy to make a directional antenna using improvised means; you only need a little knowledge in electrical engineering and desire.

A network of base stations that expand the coverage area of ​​operators mobile communications, is growing. The signal quality improves and the connection speed increases. But not in all places it is possible to enjoy super-fast 4g LTE Internet, even by purchasing a Yota 4g modem.

Causes weak signal:

• network overload by users;
• significant distance from the base station (typical for small towns and villages);
• the place where the modem is located: height, material and thickness of the walls;
• nearby interference in the form of multi-story buildings, forests, electromagnetic fields from high-voltage power lines.

You can solve the problem of amplifying the 4g signal by installing an antenna for the Yota modem.

Types of antennas and advantages of their use

Specialization operator Yota– provision of the Internet using high speed networks 4g. The company sells, in addition to the Yota 4g modem, various modifications of the router and antennas.

Types of industrial antennas:

1. Directional panel 4g antenna. It has the function of automatically switching to a 3g signal if there is no 4g network. There are modifications for operation in two frequency ranges;
2. Parabolic. 4g antenna with maximum gain. It is good to use when the base station is located at long distances. Can be used where there is no signal at all. Disadvantage: high cost;
3. Circular omnidirectional. It is mobile, has a magnetic base and can be installed in different places, including in a car. It does not have a high amplification power and is used in areas with unstable signal reception;
4. Internet signal boosters – indoor antennas. Connect to the modem using a USB cable.

Important! There are antennas for Yota with built-in modems and routers. If you need to boost the signal on an existing device, you need to buy antennas without a 4g modem.

If you don’t yet have a modem, then purchasing a combined device will be cheaper than purchasing the elements separately.

The Yota antenna provides an increase in Internet speed up to 10 times. Installation of equipment and its configuration will be possible for any user who does not have special knowledge.

Homemade amplifiers

If the subscriber is technically prepared, then he can make an antenna for Yota with his own hands. At the first stage, the location of the nearest transmitting center is determined and it is found out whether there is a lot of interference in the line of sight zone. Sometimes connection is impossible even with the most efficient amplifiers. In large cities, a tower located hundreds of meters from your place of residence can provide the same quality of 4g signal as in a rural area at a distance of 10-12 km. This is due to different network loads.

You need to contact Yota customer service for the necessary information about the nearest tower. They can also give advice on how to correctly position the external amplifier. Other options for searching for data are a forum on the provider’s website, third-party Internet resources.

Antenna for Yota using an aluminum can

The can design of the amplifier for Iota is simple, but it will not provide an increase in Internet speed and stability in conditions where the signal is too weak. However, such an external antenna can add the missing stability to the LTE connection. For indoor use only.

A hole in the shape of an Iota modem is drilled in the side surface of an empty can of beer or other drinks. The distance to the center of the hole being made from the bottom surface of the can is calculated using a special calculator for such homemade structures. It can be found on the Internet. It is necessary that the transmitting center sends the signal to the amplifier with the least interference. By changing the depth of the modem and carefully turning the can towards the tower, you can configure the manufactured antenna to receive the signal. The Yota website monitors your Internet connection speed and ping. The modem with antenna is connected to the computer via a USB extension cable.

The design resembles a can antenna, but with a larger reflector area. The reflector can be a cardboard box with a foil-covered surface, a stainless steel pan, an aluminum bowl, a metal grill, etc. The Yota modem is secured inside the container using screws installed in holes drilled on the side, or using other devices.

The pseudosatellite can be mounted outside the building, while protecting the modem with plastic film or a plastic tube. If you correctly orient the homemade design, the 4g signal will be significantly enhanced.

Important! Based on the practice of manufacturing a pseudosatellite, the modem must be placed perpendicular to the ground, parallel to the surface of the reflector.

Experienced users note the reliability and simplicity of the Kharchenko antenna - a thick copper wire bent in the shape of a figure eight. All dimensions indicated on the Internet for this design must be strictly observed. The wire is fixed on top of the reflector, which can be an aluminum plate. The wire is insulated from the reflector. The antenna is tuned to the frequency of its operator.

The structure is installed outdoors. You need to know where the transmitting centers are in order to direct it to one of them, if possible, avoiding interference. It is possible to obtain powerful signal amplification by placing the amplifier at a sufficient height.

Important! The cable from the antenna must be connected to the modem through a connector, which may not be there. Then the modem is disassembled and soldered directly on the printed circuit board.

Using a satellite dish

TV satellite dish – good decision to get a stable Internet connection in problem areas. The eta modem is placed in a small plastic container (a tube or a yogurt bottle) and secured at the focal point of the dish, where the TV signal converter is usually located. The connection to the computer is provided by a USB cable. The process of setting up the antenna is more complicated.

Points to consider when setting up a parabolic antenna for Internet reception:

1. Unlike tuning to a television satellite, the dish for the LTE signal is directed lower. This is due to the curvature of the reflection;
2. For precise tuning, tracking is performed while the antenna is slowly rotating. computer program Yota changes the quality of your Internet connection. The directional dish must be fixed at the point of best signal reception;
3. After commit external antenna You can try changing the focus location and see how the 4g signal changes. The Yota modem must be installed so that the USB port is located at the opposite end from the dish;
4. If the 4g signal remains unstable, you need to raise the structure higher. A larger plate diameter will also enhance the signal. Satellite antenna meter diameter can guarantee high-quality connection at a distance of 8-10 km from the tower;
5. Simultaneous use of a satellite dish for reception TV signal and improving the quality of your Internet connection is impossible.

A directional antenna with a parabolic shaped mesh reflector will give the best gain. But it is difficult to find such a structural element for making an antenna; they are not produced by industry due to outdated standards. Although there are ready-made structures of this type on sale.

Strengthening the LTE signal is possible both using industrial antennas and those made by yourself. Homemade antenna requires the presence of certain knowledge and skills. If the user does not have them, the modem may be damaged. In this case, it is better to purchase factory copies in accordance with existing conditions.

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Introduction

In the warm season, and not only in the summer, just more often, I spend a lot of time outside the city in the Moscow region at the dacha. That's where I work. In order to be able to work normally, I needed a stable Internet, which I didn’t have for a long time, and I frankly suffered. I was forced to stay in the city for work. My house is located in a very remote and quiet area, next to a forest, which is a definite plus in terms of silence and desertion, and at the same time a minus in terms of communication.

Directly cellular It works more or less normally, you can talk. But there was a real problem with the Internet. All operators are caught, but there is no internet. Barely catches 3g. And the prices have never pleased me. To work normally, I need a lot of traffic, I didn’t really want to pay for it at the existing rates, so I didn’t really look into the issue.

Everything changed when I tried the Yota operator with her unlimited Internet. As soon as I saw that my house seemed to be in the coverage area, I decided to buy a SIM card first and check the connection. I can install 2 SIM cards in my smartphone, so I started using it as a second one. I liked eta’s tariffs because there is no roaming throughout Russia, which is very convenient. I used the Internet on my smartphone when I left my home region.

I came to the dacha with this smartphone and checked the connection. A miracle did not happen, since it works on the same base stations as the megaphone, so the connection was the same as with the megaphone, practically none. It was very inconvenient to use the Internet; the connection was constantly interrupted, although from time to time it was possible to download something. Basically I was in the zone uncertain reception 3g. I decided to do the following thing: I climbed into the attic and put the phone near the window that faces the side where the nearest base station is located. I started checking the connection and was very happy. It became much better, the Internet on the phone itself worked tolerably, sometimes the lte signal was caught.

This inspired me very much and I decided to turn on the access point on my phone, leave it in the attic, and connect to the point with a laptop from another floor and work. This is where I first met Yota limitation.

Yota limitation

The essence of this limitation is that it has different tariff plans For different devices with different prices. I had a SIM card with the cheapest tariff, which allowed unlimited Internet use on my smartphone. If you try to distribute the Internet to other devices from your smartphone, then yota detects this and displays a page with a warning that this is prohibited on your tariff, but if you want to use the Internet, you will pay for it separately.

I went on a search to see what was out there on this topic. It turned out that the topic was very popular. To bypass the restriction at that time it was enough to use the computer set TTL 65 if you have an Android smartphone, that’s all. The point is that on the smartphone itself there are 64 TTL packets, if there are 65 on the computer, then these packets will fly out of the smartphone with TTL 64 and it will not know that you are distributing the Internet to someone. It helped me. I used the Internet this way for a while. But over time I decided to change something. I was tired of constantly climbing into the attic to install a smartphone, I wanted to distribute the Internet to other devices, the smartphone was running out of power due to its operation as an access point. Its battery is powerful enough, it lasted me a day of work, but I still didn’t like this design. By the way, I learned how to distribute the Internet to other devices. I had root access on my phone. I installed software on it, which already on the smart device changed the TTL of all passing packets.

It was necessary to resolve the issue of communication quality. Here I seriously delved into the topic and began to select a solution for my situation.

Choosing an antenna to boost the Yota lte signal

I read the forums on the topic lte gain signal, began to understand antennas. Hope for success was given by the information that if you can somehow get a signal from your phone, then the antenna will definitely help and will be much better. That is, improving an existing signal is not a problem. Problems arise mainly where the signal is regular phone no at all.

In the end I bought myself - panel antenna directional MIMO 3G / 4G LTE, 20 dB (1900-2700 MHz)— http://450mhz.ru/antenna/?id=207. It comes with 5 meter wires. This was enough for me; I didn’t buy additional wires. But separate adapters were needed to connect this antenna to usb modem ohm I bought these - http://450mhz.ru/accessories/?id=91. To attach the antenna to the wall of a building, you need to buy a separate bracket. I bought this one - http://450mhz.ru/accessories/?id=215.

For high-quality reception, the antenna must be installed in direct line of sight to the base station. It should not be obscured by terrain folds or other buildings. In this case it will be of little use. I'm lucky, my house is high enough and the attic has a view of base station It’s not blocked by anything, it goes just above the neighboring roof.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attach the antenna to the bracket. I simply don't have the ability to do this. The height of the house is high, prefabricated stairs are very unreliable at such a height. It is impossible to work with a tool on them, much less attach the antenna, it is heavy. In addition, then you need to adjust it correctly, check the connection, turn it, and possibly do this several times. An option would be to call a lift and install it from it, but I didn’t go for it, because after the lift leaves, I won’t have access to the antenna at all, I won’t be able to position it differently if necessary, or check it .

It was necessary either to collect the scaffolding along the wall of the house, or to somehow attach it to the roof. In general, it's difficult. I escaped with little blood. I installed the antenna in the attic next to the window and pointed it at the base station. I twisted it a little, turned it, tilted it in different directions and chose the optimal position.

This turned out to be enough to ensure reliable reception at the lower limit. That is, out of 5 sticks, I consistently received one, sometimes 2. The signal was stable, the speed was 1-5 megabits. This is enough for me to work. And for everything else. But of course I want more. I think the signal will be even better if the antenna is taken outside and mounted higher on the bracket. But I haven't figured out how to do it yet.

Selection of usb modem for Yota

The antenna needed to be connected to the modem. Based on reviews on the Internet, I chose a model that was guaranteed to work with Yota SIM cards. It turned out Huawei E3372/ 827F / M150-2 – 4G LTE / 3G USB http://450mhz.ru/USB_modem/?id=192. In the store I bought one already stitched for all Moscow operators. I inserted a SIM card and everything worked immediately when I connected the modem to the computer. Or not right away. I don’t remember exactly, I did everything more than a year ago. I will try to reproduce the entire sequence of my actions. Most likely the modem worked with some other operator that I tested on. I had a SIM card from Yota for a smartphone, it’s unlikely that it will just work in a usb modem.

I found a more convenient firmware for the modem on the Internet and reflashed it, simultaneously replacing the IMEI taken from an old broken phone. I found all the information on working with the modem on the 4pda.ru forum. I tried to look for the instructions I followed, but couldn’t find them. There is a lot of information, but I didn’t come across exactly what I used. Therefore, I will only describe the sequence of actions that I performed. You are looking for yourself latest instructions for this, there are many of them, I just looked, you need to take a modem and try. I don’t have anything to check anymore, I don’t want to tug on the working modem.

1. I asked Huawei modem E3372 with fresh firmware HiLink.
2. It seems that I separately installed some more convenient web interface, I don’t remember exactly.
3. I changed the IMEI of the modem, taking it from my old phone.
4. Installed TTL fix. It was in the form of a small patch.

After that, I could simply insert a Yota SIM card, modem into a computer or router and use the Internet. At first everything was fine, but the further I went, the more often I began to receive a page from this website warning me about limiting Internet distribution. I began to read the information and realized that only the TTL fix was not enough. Yota began to determine who was using the Internet based on the resources they accessed. For example, if you have a SIM card for a smartphone, and you go to the server Microsoft updates, or play online game for PC, it is obvious that you are distributing the Internet and you need to limit access.

At first it was enough to make changes to hosts file on computers, limiting access to resources. I looked for a list of resources on the Internet. But over time, restrictions appeared more and more often. For example, I noticed that Internet access stopped immediately as soon as I updated the ports on freebsd in virtual machine. In addition, they began to use the Internet from other devices - phones, tablets. Setting up restriction lists for all of them was very difficult or impossible. I began to resolve the issue radically. Eventually .

I've jumped ahead a little without telling you more about USB connection modem to Mikrotik.

Setting up a usb modem from Yota to mikrotik

We have an antenna, the modem is programmed for Utah and is ready to work. All that remains is to connect it to mikrotik router and set up Internet distribution from yota. Using adapters, we connect the antenna to the modem and plug it into mikrotik. I got it like this:

My Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD with OS version 6.33.3 identified the modem without any problems. I didn't have to configure anything. A new one has appeared in the list of interfaces with the name lte1:

Since the HiLink firmware already has a built-in dhcp server, in Mikrotik you need to run the dhcp client on the lte interface. You will receive an address from the network range 192.168.8.0.

That's all for me on my Internet via yota in a country house.

Conclusion

Let me summarize what has been done. I will build the entire sequence of actions point by point.

1. I bought a sim yota map and made sure that at least some signal was being caught at the dacha.
2. I bought a usb modem and reflashed it to work on the yota network, replaced imei and installed ttl fix.
3. I bought an antenna to boost the 4g/lte signal, adapters and connected it to the modem.
4. I connected the modem to Mikrotik and set up Internet distribution via wifi.
5. I set up an openvpn client on Mikrotik to mask Internet traffic from internet.

Currently, this configuration works successfully. I have no doubt that after some time they will come up with some kind of new scheme blocking unauthorized distribution of the Internet from tariffs not intended for this. Then we will think about what to do.

I already have an idea on how to overcome future blocking from yota. I even thought about using it now. For example, through this you can connect via rdp to another computer and work on it. On local computer disable all connections except rdp to the specified address. Of course, this is not so convenient, and you won’t be able to access the Internet from other devices. But it's not very scary. I mainly need the Internet for work, and through rdp it’s even more convenient for me in some cases. I use a ready-made and configured work environment that is accessible from anywhere. If the Internet is stable, then working is almost as convenient as at a local desktop.

And let everyone else take a break from their gadgets and the Internet in nature. Good for health. I'm looking forward to advice, comments, and hints on what I've written. Perhaps someone will offer a simpler and more convenient option. I’ll also add that when I leave, I take the modem with me and use it as needed in Moscow or somewhere else. Very comfortably. I consider this a significant advantage of my decision. Paid unlimited Internet always with me.

Just in case, I’ll also provide a link to one based on Mikrotik. The topic is relevant just for a country house, since the seamlessness of the solution based on Mikrotik’s capsman is very conditional and will not be suitable for an enterprise everywhere. But for home use just right - budget and simple.

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When using Yota high-speed wireless interior technology, our clients may encounter the problem of an insufficiently strong and high-quality network signal.

Yota is constantly improving its equipment and improving signal quality, however, it is not always possible to decide to provide high-speed Internet throughout the entire coverage area.

The solution to the problem of insufficient Internet speed is to install a 4G antenna for Yota. An external, outdoor antenna will help strengthen signal reception and allow you to fully enjoy the benefits of using Yota mobile unlimited technology. You will receive a stable signal even where there is practically no signal.

Modern YS Service equipment is designed and manufactured in Russia. Mimo antennas for Yota and Megafon amplification are our company’s own development. You can be sure of high quality purchased products, because our 4G antennas are licensed, certified and patented.

YS Service company offers installation services for 4G LTE antennas in Moscow and the Moscow region. Our experts will visit your site at any time convenient for you.

We test the Internet speed and signal quality of all 3/4G operators (Iota, Megafon, MTS, Beeline) using special diagnostic and measuring equipment; they will find the most suitable place for better signal reception, install and configure the equipment.

Service cost

• The cost of installing a mimo 4G antenna is from 3,000 rubles. The price of the service depends on the type of antenna, the facility where it will be installed, and the complexity of the installation work.
• Please check with our operators for the cost of the service outside the Moscow Ring Road.
• Service cost for legal entities check with our operators.