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Ahh...but the house is set into the ground and the roof is on same level as terrace behind it? And where the van is parked is another level higher.
 
REC said:
Been looking for this setting and can't find it....can you advise where it might be?
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Many Huawei systems have similar menu systems, but the one I'm using updated itself a week or two ago, moving stuff around.
Confusing, but it is actually better now.
Now the antenna settings are in Advanced / System / System Settings / Antenna Settings on this unit (B525).
I have an E5776 (I think) as well, but that's in the motorhome. If you're still stuck tomorrow, let me know and I'll try to find out where the antenna setting is on that.
 
Took a screenshot of the menu, have searched and cannot find advanced settings b

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That looks very much like the menu in my 5776. What is in the System menu at the bottom?
 
As in screenshot...been in each menu and can't find anything

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You know, I think you're right. I recall that the signal goes up immediately I plug an antenna in - don't need to switch to external on that unit, though I do on the B525.
The antenna plug is not a very good setup: I have a loop of velcro cable tie round the unit and the antenna plug to keep it firmly attached.
 
I agree, the antenna we are using has to be connected firmly but I have sussed a way of hanging the mifi which keeps the connectors in. It is getting very weak 2g 230kbps at the moment ( raining!) and the phone has 3g with 630kbps...this is my issue! This morning the phone was 7mbps and mifi 1.2mbps....don't want mega speed just want enough to stream 🤞,
So back to a better antenna as a plan. Going to try one a very kind member has said I can borrow to test. Have to test in UK in an area we know has a terrible signal!
 
The other thing to consider is which network to use. If you're roaming, presumably you have a selection of different networks you can select manually, some of which may work a little better than you'd expect.
Each network seems to have different roaming arrangements in each country.
Your mi-fi may need to be nudged into trying each of the networks in turn. Once it has been rebuffed or accepted, it will remember that indefinitely.
Sometimes the networks re-negotiate their deal, but the mi-fi will remember and not try again. A manual network selection will make it retry.
 
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If you are buying a booster aerial, make sure it has TS-9 connectors. Not all booster aerials are the same size.
 
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maingate said:
If you are buying a booster aerial, make sure it has TS-9 connectors. Not all booster aerials are the same size.
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I wasn't able to find the antenna I wanted with the right connector, so I had to get a short flylead with the right fittings on either end.
Not ideal, but it was the only way.
 
The aerial setup is in System but might not show until you have actually installed an aerial. On mine there is the option for Auto, External aerial 1 or External aerial 1 & 2. I would think that if your Mifi has external aerial sockets fitted then there will be the option to select one of the above. Perhaps it is fully automatic in operation and 'sees' any changes made. Check the manual for this.
 
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The aerial setup is in System but might not show until you have actually installed an aerial. On mine there is the option for Auto, External aerial 1 or External aerial 1 & 2. I would think that if your Mifi has external aerial sockets fitted then there will be the option to select one of the above. Perhaps it is fully automatic in operation and 'sees' any changes made. Check the manual for this.
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Think it is automatic as the screenshot was taken with antenna plugged in
 
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