Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception

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Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-10-28 10:24:12
Model: Archer MR200  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: Archer MR200(EU)_V2_181219

Hello all,

 

First of all thanks for accepting me in this forum. I appreciate all the help from you all.

 

I have a 3G/4G router TP-Link Archer-MR200 V2 for portable Vodafone internet in Portugal, the 4G signal is always oscillating from maximum to no signal.

I only have a stable signal when i lock the 3G signal reception.

The technical support from Vodafone informed me that this is because I live in an rural zone and my house is exactly between two signal towers that are around 1Km from me.

 

Is this router a MIMO - Multiple Input and Multiple Output? This could be the cause for my signal not being stable?

Can I use a directional external antenna on this modem? What antenna do you advise me to buy?

 

Thank you all for your help,

 

Regards,

Carlos Oliveira

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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-10-30 16:24:12
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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-10-31 08:53:14

  @vk3hjq 

 

Thaos for the help @vk3hjq ,

 

Just one doubt, are the TP-LINK MR600 and ARCHER-MR200 the same in terms of antenna receivers?

 

THanks agauin for your support.

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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-10-31 08:56:32

  @CarlosOliveira 

 

I dont know, you wiil need to look up the specs.

 

John vk3hjq smiley

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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-10-31 09:05:54
THanks :) I will do so.
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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-11-03 17:19:17

  @CarlosOliveira 

 

Hello,

 

I´ve bought this antenna, let´s see how it works.

 

LTE MIMO Antenna: TRANS-DATA LTE KPZ 8/8

 

 

 

Thanks for the help

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2022-11-05 22:06:27

  @CarlosOliveira 

 

I hope it works ok, usually these types of Panel Antennas have less gain over a LPDA & a lot more cable loss.

 

John vk3hjq smiley

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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-11-06 10:20:06

  @vk3hjq 

 

Hello,

 

I've already tested it and it's giving a gain of 7.5dbi.

 

The signal increased from 14Mbps to 32MBps, and is now stable in 4G.

 

Thank for all your support.

Best regards

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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-11-06 11:23:26

  @vk3691 

 

One last doubt if you don't mind.

Does it make any difference the way i connect the vertical and horizontal antennas to the router?

I've tried both ways and seems the same result.

 

Thanks and have a good Sunday

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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-11-06 21:58:58

  @CarlosOliveira 

 

So are these antennas mounted Vert & Horiz & not @ 45 deg as they should be for 2X2 MIMO.

The top antenna should be connected to the AUX.

 

 

John vk3hjq smiley

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Re:Help with Archer-MR200 V2 4G signal reception
2022-11-06 23:28:24 - last edited 2022-11-06 23:49:09

  @CarlosOliveira 

 

How did you work out the gain figure of 7.5dBi, as 5mts of RG58 coax used on these panel type antennas @ say 900Mhz is about 2.7dB of loss, (3dB is 1/2 your signal gone)

Now you can see why you have to use LMR400 coax (or a similar low loss coax) which would only have a loss of about 0.6dB instead of 2.7dB. This is dB not dBi.

 

 

 

John vk3hjq 

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