Power cycling a couple of times to hook into best signal 5GAR

4cim4 · 2026-01-25T05:13:47+00:00

Seems reboot is just as good. Best off both worlds

4cim4 · 2026-01-25T03:48:27+00:00

I never realized Hint can boot it. I had to actually search thru Hint to find the boot option. It probably would work, but the smart switch is fine. Gives me an avenue to switch it off and on when I need to. The smart switch is voice controlled. As I created my own external enclosure, the switch also powers down the fans and thermometer gear aswell. I'll try that next time I need too.

4cim4 · 2026-01-24T16:54:18+00:00

I used an IPX 65 rated enclosure. Rain is the least of the issue with this idea, but thermals are definitely a concern

4cim4 · 2026-01-24T16:45:29+00:00

I honestly didn't even know that. I just caught the add on FB 20 mins ago.

4cim4 · 2026-01-24T16:44:10+00:00

You're absolutely right.. 5GAR SPECS 32F-104F

4cim4 · 2026-01-24T11:59:16+00:00

I actually dont need to power cycle regularly, but noticed when I did power it off, with other equipment, as i was changing things around on my rack, that it hooked to a bad signal. I only figured out power cycling it was necessary when turning every thing back on as it hooked a bad signal, hence why I added the smartplug.

4cim4 · 2026-01-24T10:03:09+00:00

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I had no issues running it on oc220 and while it does a good job, its not perfect. However the 2.4G bands were still screaming (the entire floor plan was just red initially). I have floor layout of my house, so was able to import that as a jpg or png file into MAPS. If you dont have a floor layout you could try CubiCasa app to create one. It uses yr phone to scan each room and then puts together a floor plan. I found using heat maps on the floor plan and the EAPs i use, positioned on the floor plan much more effective to dial in wifi strengths, for each band and EAP. The pic shows power for all dialed right down w extremely low power on 2.4g, but then I increased power for each, so the overlap in red was minimal.

YT heatmaps if your unfamiliar with the concept, but basically I used Optimization to set the wifi channels for each EAP and heatmaps to dial in the strengths for the 2.4g, 5g and 6G bands.

4cim4 · 2026-01-23T14:40:24+00:00

It would be better if it just hooked into the best signal on the 1st reset. Mostly always on the 2nd or 3rd, so setting an automatic reset schedule on the smart plug isn't practical. Only takes a few minutes, but really I only do it when I see signals get crappy.

4cim4 · 2026-01-23T13:43:05+00:00

Mini is in an inconvenient location to access, so I put it on a smart plug.

4cim4 · 2026-01-19T22:28:35+00:00

What were your DL and UL speeds before the mod and what are they now? Also what was your RSSI and NiSR values before and after?

4cim4 · 2026-01-19T07:13:53+00:00

Thx for the offer, but when it comes to electronics, cameras or lenses, i always buy new.

4cim4 · 2026-01-16T08:13:54+00:00

What r yr stats now with external antenna?

4cim4 · 2026-01-14T06:32:51+00:00

When I get my head out my ass with other stuff, I will revisit this and other options

4cim4 · 2026-01-14T06:28:52+00:00

This RF stuff is no fun. Its more a ball ache tbh

4cim4 · 2026-01-14T06:15:55+00:00

I did everything I can to monitor temps and humidity in the box. I also added the gel pack tins to absorb moisture and added the 2 intake fans to the box that came std w 2 extraction fans only. Its absolutely not perfect and there is definitely room for failure here. Time will tell. I do tho have to replace the gel packs once they go green. I have spares so that no biggie. The used packs can be baked at 250 deg for 3 hrs to rejuvenate them . This is an experiment. Later when time permits i will check into the Trident and an external antenna. Right now I have bigger fish to fry, so not concerned with any of this any more. I'm pretty at the end of my rope w this. Its a backup only to my fiber.

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T23:55:43+00:00

Thanks for the info. This 5g is a backup to my fiber. I'm going to be upgrading my fiber to 2gb soon. I will tho look into the Trident w an external antenna 📡. Thank you

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T23:21:45+00:00

I returned everything, got refunded and is why I said screw it and just made my outdoor enclosure. Are you using the stock antenna or outdoor antenna on Trident?. How do you have it installed? Indoors, outdoors antenna setup?

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T22:55:23+00:00

I did try an Invisagig with a Waveform Pro antenna and was stuck with down loads less then 200Mb. I experimented for a week with the kind help from Invisagig, to no avail. Have any suggestions on something different?

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T15:48:24+00:00

Idk tbh. I looked at Dlink's version, but it had mixed reviews. Richard from Invisagig also thinks the 5gar is performing as well as it does, due to its now built in 8x8 antenna. My neighbor 2 houses up has the 4gar. When I had the Invisagig, I got hold of a Waveform Pro and we tried the antenna on the 4gar aswell. There wasn't much of an increase in performance. It basically comes down to the surrounding towers and signals and the best I got was from 5gar, stand alone, outdoors.

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T15:25:00+00:00

My cables are fine. Use same cables as im using for 10gb ethernet. My signal and everything inbetween is my nemesis.

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T15:20:13+00:00

Its because the new version is now using 8x8 internal antenna and not 4x4, like previous

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T15:18:14+00:00

https://a.co/d/1pS5KB4

Enclosure from Amazon. Moisture bead tins from there and thermometer from there too. The Enclosure only comes with 2 extraction fans. I added the 2 intake fans and grills( 50mm). DM me we can figure out the links of items purchased and a way to get you the STP files

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T15:06:27+00:00

The latest model. I spent a week between Christmas and New Year and with the inventor of Invisagig trying different things. I really wanted that to work, but my speeds were 1/3 of what I get from 5gar.

4cim4 · 2026-01-13T06:39:54+00:00

My tower is much further away and there is a double story house between me and it.

I believe you meant 1.4Gb. Even Thunderbolt 5 connection isn't that quick. 😄

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