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Selling
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3G ANTENNA for 3G usb modem, MIFI, desktop Gateway CPE, Repeater/Booster


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Benefits of using external 3G antenna
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> Boosting 3G broadband signal level,
> Stabilising 3G broadband connection,
> Improving data transfer speed,
> Enchancing 3G broadband surfing experience!


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Product List:
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1) [Dedicated 3G antenna] Metteor-Link 3G Yagi Directional antenna 18dbi [post #2]
2) [Generic antenna] Wide band panel antenna [post #3]
3) tba
4) tba


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Common User Q&A:
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~ Why need external 3G antenna? How does 3G external antennna help? What problems being solved?
~ Directional antenna VS Omni-directional antenna, whats are their ideal applications?
~ Matters of our 3G runs at 2100MHz or 900MHz band? pros and cons.
~ 3G dedicated 2100MHz antenna VS generic wide band antenna (range within xxxMHz to xxxxMHz).
~ How characteristics of Yagi, Panel and Parabolic directional antenna affect users setup experience.
~ How to differentiate fake dbi antenna at first glance?
~ How does external 3G antenna connect to 3G modem?
~ Why using converter cable/converter is better than pre-made antenna connector?
~ Choose converter cable or standalone converter?
~ Why cannot use TV or Wifi antenna for 3G or vice-versa?
~ 3G VS WIMAX VS 4G LTE
~ I want to extend cable, please advise.
~ Can I use TV or Astro cable?

Common Q&A are now stored in a single pdf file, easy for users reading all q&a. Download it.


Download link:
http://ul.to/o33o2gha or
http://rg.to/file/60753456578c82150f720a19...on_QnA.pdf.html


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Updates information:
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2013/2014 MCMC (SKMM) issued stern warning to 3G telcos that offering 3G service at 900MHz. For more info please download it.



Download link:
http://ul.to/lilzq8bv or
http://rg.to/file/f0d2e6d7a5009309cd6dff41...r_mcmc.rar.html

This post has been edited by coolstore: Apr 23 2017, 10:33 AM

Product 1:

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Metteor-Link 3G Yagi Directional Antenna 18dbi
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It is a DEDICATED 3G antenna (not generic), boosting 18dbi high gain at 2100MHz 3G high speed frequency band!
Support Maxis, Celcom, Digi, U-mobile, Tune etc 3G WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA!
Premium Grade antenna quality.
Outdoor type antenna that offering superb durability. Put outdoor or indoor also can.
Solid aluminium body.
With rp-sma connector that compatible with modem connector converter (crc9/ts9/sma converter cable)





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Why pick Metteor-Link antenna?
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Premium grade antenna made by tier 1 antenna pro factory. Not made by 2nd or 3rd class small factory in china.
Most local dealers sourcing overseas antenna stock by online purchasing without really been to the exact factory to do site survey:
a) quality of factory: small factory or large factory?
b) do they really have wireless engineers? how many workers there?
c) do they really equipped with advanced antenna making and testing pro machinery?
d) what are their standard Quality Control process?
d) do they ever manage to get western countries orders which require stringent antenna quality?


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3G gadgets that work with Metteor-Link 3G antenna:
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a) USB 3G modem that with external antenna connector - connect via a converter cable
E.g.
(Huawei) E122, E156, E156G, E160, E160E, E160G, E1612, E161, E169, E176, E176, E1762, E196G, E1820, E1823, E182e, EC321, E353, E367, E372, EC881E, E600, E612, E618, E620, E621, E630, E660A, E660, K3520, K4505, UMG 181, UMG 1691, UMG1691, UMG181, UMG1831, E3131, E398, E392, E3276
(Sierra) 597, 885, 888, 889, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 598, 313u, 320u, 330u
(ZTE) MF633+, MF633BP+, MF645, MF668, MF668, MF680, MF821
(Vodafone) K5005, K5006

b) USB 3G modem that without external antenna connector - connect by either soldering a pigtail cable into the internal board or using a specific converter cable.
E.g. Huawei E1550; E1552; E173, E303, ZTE MF190 etc.

c) Battery powered portable 3G MIFI with external antenna connector - connect via a converter cable
E.g. ZTE MF60, MF61, Huawei E5332, E5372， E5776, E589 etc.

d) Battery powered portable 3G MIFI without external antenna connector - connect by either soldering a pigtail cable into the internal board or using a specific converter cable.

e) Desktop CPE/ gateway (all in one 3g modem + router + wifi) with external antenna connector - connect via a converter.
E.g. Huawei B220, B660, B681, B683, B932, B961, B968, B970, ZTE MF600 etc.

f) 3G Repeater/Booster with antenna connector.




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Metteor-Link 3G Yagi Specifications:
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Brand: Metteor-Link
Model No.: ML3G-DY-18
Frequency: 1920MHz~2170MHz (band 1)
Gain: 18dbi
Horizontal Beamwidth: 26 degree
Vertical Beamwidth: 26 degree
Connector: RP-SMA
Size: ~73cm
Cable: 50-3 2 meter
Features: Adjustable up/down mounting kit! *** (adjustable tilt direction, so that you can point upwards/downwards easily)


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Reviews
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### Testing of external 3G antenna on 3G modem. ###
This reviews will be covering:
i) is it really more effective & helpful by using external 3G antenna?
ii) performance testing among different type/manufacturer's antenna product.


This reviews starts with:

Testing (1) - Modem alone (with internal antenna)
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Conditions:
Wheather: sunny, no rain.
Location: indoor, in a room.



Results of Testing (1):
Signal Level: RSSI: -99dBm
Bar chart: 1 bar
Tips for U: RSSI number is signal level, it is accurate signal level measurement against bar chart indicator. RSSI with lower number means higher signal level, RSSI with higher number means lower signal level. User should always refers to this information when available.

Conclusion of Testing (1):
Weak signal reception level at this spot with modem alone.


Testing (2) - Modem with fancy design non-tradisional external directional antenna
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Antenna tested: brand W directional panel antenna - self-claimed High Gain 35dbi AT all frequency band from 700MHz to 2700MHz.
Antenna is positioned in a slope way as seen in picture, as that is the best direction I tested to get outdoor 3G signal.
Tips for U: Why pick this antenna for testing? Because this is the TOP MODEL among those china fancy design non-tradisional antenna flooded into market that self-claiming superb high gain XXdbi AT all frequency band...



Results of Testing (2) (Part A):
Signal Level: RSSI: -95dBm
Bar chart: 3 bar

Conclusion of Testing (2) (Part A):
Signal reception level (-95dbm) is slightly better than modem original internal antenna (-99dbm), but not in great extend, so this definitely NOT A 35dbi antenna as it claim!
It a fake dbi antenna.
Tips for U: If you want to know more about how to identify fake dbi antenna, please refers more tips at end of this review.


Testing (3) - Modem with tradisional directional 3G yagi antenna Metteor-Link
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Antenna tested: Metteor-Link 3G yagi directional antenna 18dbi
Antenna is positioned in similar slope way as seen in picture.



Results of Testing (3)
Signal Level: RSSI: -85dBm
Bar chart: 5 bar

Conclusion of Testing (3)
Now you can see true capability of tradisional 3G yagi antenna by Metteor-Link, improving from -99dbm to -85dbm! A true 18dbi yagi works far better than those good looking fake 25dbi, 35dbi, 48dbi...antenna in market.


Testing (4) - Modem with omni-directional external wide band antenna
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Antenna tested: an omni-directional type, wide band 800MHZ-2700MHZ, 3dbi to 5dbi antenna.
Now I do a test on another type of antenna ~ omni-directional antenna to see its effectiveness.
Antenna is positioned in vertical standing way like in picture as it is not a directional type antenna.
Tips for U: omni-directional antenna's coverage area is like a donut shape, not a ball shape as many misunderstand it.



Results of Testing (4):
Signal Level: RSSI: -97dBm
Bar chart: 2 bar

Conclusion of Testing (3):
Omni-directional antenna is not as effective as directional type antenna in the case of getting outdoor signal from remote base station such as 3g, 4g LTE or Wimax.
It is because omni-directional antenna is providing a 360 degree donut shape reception/coverage area, it is suitable for getting signal at SAME FLOOR.
But 3G/4G LTE/Wimax and commercial WiFi base station is not at same floor with user, they are built on building roof.
On other hand, directional antenna is focusing on one direction, far range reception capability, therefore ideal for getting remote signal from a particular direction.


Testing (5) - Modem with omni-directional external dedicated 3G antenna
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Antenna tested: an omni-directional type, dedicated 3G band 2100MHz, 5dbi antenna.
Now we look at another omni-directional antenna, but this time is a dedicated 3G 2100MHz omni-directional dipole antenna, it focus on 2100MHz, instead of previous generic wide band antenna.
Antenna is positioned in vertical standing way like in picture as it is not a directional type antenna.




Results of Testing (4):
Signal Level: RSSI: -97dBm
Bar chart: 2 bar

Conclusion of Testing (3):
Again, it conclude that omni-directional type antenna is not ideal for 3G/4G/Wimax scenario, even it is dedicated 3G omni antenna.


SUMMARY OF THIS REVIEWS:
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1. Directional type antenna performs far better than omni-directional type antenna in 3G/4G/Wimax reception matter.
2. If you want performance antenna, stick with TRADISIONAL panel, yagi, parabolic or dish antenna, PROVEN RESULT! They are no good looking, but serious antenna! Don't waste money on others.
3. Basics knowledge for end user to identiy fake antenna product:
a) Antenna gain (dbi) is commensurate with SIZE OF ANTENNA COMPONENT. Bigger/longer size = higher dbi, smaller/shorter size = lower dbi. (It is physics)
(# an aluminium parabolic with giant 40inch TV size ~ 100cm x 60cm only can achieve 25dbi, how can a toy size antenna 15cm x 15cm claim itself 35dbi, it is shameful and with obvious intention of cheating end user)
b) Antenna gain (dbi) is also commensurate with COVERAGE ANGLE (HOW MANY DEGREE) of antenna. Wide angle = lower dbi, Narrow angle = higher dbi. (same theory of torch light)
c) Focus-band/Dedicated antenna (for a certain frequency band only) can achieve high dbi. Wide band antenna (supporting from xxxMHz until xxxxMHz) are not able to make it high dbi.

These tips help you stay away from china made fake antenna in market.

* In network market, some 3G yagi 18dbi are now being mark up to fake 25dbi selling at higher price duping users! Why fake markup? It is because easy cheat and easy money!
That factory product quality not competitive with other factory, so resort to fake marking dbi to make easy money.

So don't be fooled got 3G yagi antenna over 18dbi in market now. To make 20dbi and above, it will always be available in type of parabolic or dish antenna only (bulky and heavy).


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Metteor-Link antenna Testimonial by Users
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1) By member: krypnix, page 3:

2) 9M-MAS --------- post #55, page 3.
3) coolstyler ------- post #95, page 5.
4) fat16 ------------ post #100, page 5.
5) joylay83 -------- post #111, page 6.
6) mxsteven ------ post #117, page 6.
7) keneng79 ------- post #168, page 9.

8) miezaidin ------- post #174, page 9.
9) mynor ---------- post #180, page 9.

10) zizmd from sabah ------------- post #230 page 12



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Price & Dealing:
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18dbi 3G yagi (Metteor-Link) : RM75
Adapter cable: RM9

Poslaju per package: RM9 Peninsular / RM13 Sarawak / RM15 Sabah (based on poslaju volumetric weight charge 1kg, due to long box)
COD available in KL at my preferred location only (free of charge).

SMS / Whatsapp: zero one six-9963861

This post has been edited by coolstore: Sep 7 2016, 10:21 PM

Product 2:

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Generic wide band panel antenna
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Generic antenna: which means it is not made specifically for any wireless standard
Wide band: because it is generic, not dedicated antenna, it can cover from low xxx MHz up to xxxx MHz. Whereby dedicated antenna always just focus on a particular frequency so can offer high gain dbi.
Dbi gain: generic wide band antenna usually not capable of providing high gain > 10dbi in practise.


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Product Specifications:
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Frequency support: 806-960MHz and 1710 to 2500MHz
Dbi gain: 7dbi for within 806-960MHz, 10dbi for within 1710-2500MHz
V.S.W.R: <1.5

Physical antenna size (outer): ~18cm x 21cm
Physical antenna weight: ~ 450 gram

** As long as you see an antenna which says support multi frequencies and in physical size around of ~18cm x 21cm, it is a 10dbi generic wide band antenna, no such so-called 15dbi, 25dbi, 35dbi bla bla bla, those are false dbi mark up made by some china antenna manufacturer who can't compete in real performance but only able resort to duping techniques to survive in market. **

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Note:
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Since MCMC (SKMM) already condemned 3G telcos of running 3G service at 900MHz which jeopardizing 3G quality and overall service, it might no need for getting any antenna to support 3G 900MHz any longer.

This product fate to be determined later.



This post has been edited by coolstore: Apr 10 2014, 02:58 PM

[reserved]

This post has been edited by coolstore: Sep 7 2016, 10:21 PM

so celcom & maxis start tap in 900MHz for 3G at rural area...

luckily there are antenna capable to cover these frequency range, however, not 16dbi high gain bcoz that not possible for that specification.

cable for that dual band antenna is come with 1 meter 50-3 rp-sma connector, you need the connector converter to use with usb 3g modem or zte mf600, but for huawei B932 no need converter.

PM you the details.

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Added on January 26, 2011, 12:00 pmwill illustrate more in coming days as yesterday just opening up this thread, not enough time to prepare.


for huawei B932, it is equiped with external rp-sma connector, just get 3g antenna with rp-sma connector for it. (the pic above 10dbi 3g omni is in rp-sma connector).

For 3G omni antenna where their signal gain not over 10dbi, it is NOT recommended to use any base + cable, somemore 2.5 meter, because using cable means dbi loss happens (sums up per meter).

E.g. 10dbi is gain value BEFORE take into calculation of dbi loss happens in the cable transmission within the base & the 3g device.

And those cable used with base are normally RG174/RG178 cable which yield more signal loss compared to RG58 cable. Both type are normal grade cable, but RG174/178 loss more dbi per meter. Normally RG174/178 for short distance.

That's why in the wifi omni antenna iSigal 9dbi thread (in the Q&A secton) already suggesting avoid using antenna base. Looking good, but performance not wise.

So you should get 3G omni antenna with rp-sma connector direct connect to your B932, omni antenna are light weight, no worry.

This post has been edited by coolstore: Jan 26 2011, 12:00 PM

I have successfully modify huawei E1550 to use with external antenna. Huawei E1552/ E173 probably the same way.

in fact, not suitable to call that 'modify' as no soldering wire needed. Open modem plastic case, put a special cable with one end connect E1550 internal connector and another end in rp-sma connector to connect to yagi antenna.

So the above is the way to 'modify' any usb 3g modem which without come in openly seen antenna connector. In fact all usb 3g modem got a connector, whether inside or showing outside. The later is much convenient to add antenna, such as huawei E1762, E169 these type.

For your Dlink 3g modem, if you got internal pcb picture let me view then can tell which connector it use. There are 2-3 types internal connectors in use.

** The drawback is that the converter cable i source is too thick, not flexible, so I don't bring in that first, wait for better cable type, then would show to all how you can easily diy to convert your existing 3g modem with external antenna connectivity. I just to present the picture that every 3g modem actually can use external antenna. ***

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Added on January 27, 2011, 12:49 pmyes, details in pm already.

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Added on January 27, 2011, 12:50 pmok, tq.

This post has been edited by coolstore: Jan 27 2011, 12:50 PM

answered in pm already.

just show it here again for others to read.


the antenna connector of E1762 just sit besides the sd card slot, open the SD card slot, can view the connector already.

the name for that connector is crc9. with a converter crc9>rpsma, you can in future add in any rp-sma connector 3g antenna for your huawei modem, no need buy specific huawei 3g antenna.

so open the slot + plug in one side of the connector converter + and connect the 3G yagi antenna to the another side of converter.

of course it can use with e1762. in fact those 3g modem with ready external connector like e1762/ e169 etc is the most convenient way to add in 3g antenna. plug and play.

usb cable length got to test out yourself how long is still stable for the 3g modem working condition.

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Added on January 29, 2011, 11:37 amok.

This post has been edited by coolstore: Jan 29 2011, 11:37 AM

replied in pm.

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Added on January 30, 2011, 12:08 pmok, noted, tq.

This post has been edited by coolstore: Jan 30 2011, 12:08 PM

cable to the internal connector? do you mean those for E1550 Dlink etc w/o external connector. This is separate cable, and the cable not mature yet as i sourcing more suitable one, as current i test on hand is too thick, not flexible to put inside the modem.

16dbi AMY 3G come with its own coaxial cable ...

so which one you mean exactly?

yup, 3g usb modem with ready external connector is the best companion to work with external 3g antenna. Simply attach it while use indoor/ in room and to be on the go, just detach the antenna bring the usb modem out conveniently.

Due to the reason to cut cost, manufacturer started coming out 3g modem model w/o ready connector. This is a step back design but the market prefer low starting cost and telco also welcome low cost modem as *free modem to subscibers.

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Added on February 4, 2011, 11:46 am3g antenna + 3g modem + 3g router is really a stable cum performance wise combination for indoor multiple users usage.

lately also found out that in alley area between houses where the 3g signal also really not acceptable quality, use the 3g yagi shoot up / out from the alley area and regain the stability and performance. Pariticularly useful for ppl stay in room behind the house, near the alley area where more blocking sit around.

This post has been edited by coolstore: Feb 4 2011, 11:46 AM

3G load balancing ...

btw, u know the location of cell towers around?... telco staff can access such info, some senior promoter also can access to that, just don't willing tell much. i think subriber better sign up with permanent booth where one can refers back the promoter to ask him/her access to that info. if sign up at roadshow, they won't help any.

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Added on February 5, 2011, 12:57 pmfor huawei usb modem? they are using crc9 connector. so the converter i provide for huawei modem is crc9 > rpsma.

This post has been edited by coolstore: Feb 5 2011, 01:13 PM

most of them won't tell this any.

this is quite logic, just imagine what if you know the cell tower is not far from your house but you still experience slow speed due to heavy users loads in that area and we know telco won't keep dump in money to expand towers, some more now they are fighting for low subscription price... so they won't let user catch this point ...

last time i met a yes promoter, he said he used to be wimax dealer, he can accessed to wimax tower distributions info, of course for now he know the yes towers locations. so if user subscribe to this kind dealer will be best back to this 'insider' and ask.

I'm afraid E173 can't attach ext antenna easily for now because it lack a ready external connector. There is a internal connector inside, and must add in a cable onto it to enable external antenna connectivity, but this sort cable not mature yet, still seeking for better cable quality. And the internal connector of E173 unknown yet, unless u open up all the housing to view the pcb, but this will void the warranty.

it is better to use 3G directional yagi to shoot far away as outside your room also no good 3G coverage.

900/2100 this matter must ask your local representative.

if 900MHz only got up to 10dbi directional, but the matter still your 3g modem not easy enough. if can, get huawei e1762/e160 that kind which got external connector ready to add in antenna.

done.

yes, for Sierra is TS9>rpsma, i'm going bring in some now, you can reserve 1 now.

omni antenna and omni-directional antenna is same thing, just usually ppl ignore to speak the long "omni-directional" technical wording.

directional antenna is what you use now, different from omni or omni-directional.

RSSI improved from -85dbm to -67dbm !!!
Speed increased from 2.76Mbps to 3.36Mbps !!!
Ping latency improved from 168ms to 137ms !!!

if you got plenty casual time ,u can try adjusting the direction, while u manage make it close to cell tower, your speed / signal level would improve more.

This post has been edited by coolstore: Feb 23 2011, 01:12 PM

will be getting some portable 3G antenna, but again, no highest gain 16dbi as this 3G yagi capable of achieving.

in fact already got one testing now today.

please don't, Wifi is 2.4GHz frequency, 3G is 2.1GHz frequency (some said celcom in rural area use 900MHz), so cannot mix using....

however there is special type Dual-band antenna which support frequency range 800-900MHz and 1700-2500MHz, this special type antenna you can use for both applications and even wimax 2.3GHz, but the gain value (dbi) only 7dbi to 10dbi.

i already got one tested last saturday, not positng the picture yet.

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Added on February 21, 2011, 11:42 amyes, ts9>rpsma converter, available now, pm you already, please check.

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Added on February 21, 2011, 11:48 amdone also, please check pm.

This post has been edited by coolstore: Feb 21 2011, 11:48 AM