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Single Antenna Use on Dual-input Routers: A Study on B-315, B-525, B-593 Models

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Can I use just one external antenna on a router with two antenna inputs?

Yes, such a router can work with only one antenna connected to one input, but LTE is 2x2 MIMO, so you will not use its full capability unless you use two antennas [#17280446]
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Topic summary

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The discussion centers around the feasibility of using a single antenna with dual-input routers, specifically the B-315, B-525, and B-593 models. Users express concerns about the practicality of this setup, particularly when only one antenna is available due to installation difficulties. The conversation highlights the importance of antenna type, coaxial cable quality, and the specific LTE bands used by the operator, Orange. Recommendations include testing signal strength and considering alternative operators for better performance. The need for a suitable router and antenna system for monitoring applications is emphasized, with suggestions for future-proofing the setup.
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TL;DR: Using only one antenna on dual-input LTE routers drops median LTE speed by 40 % [Elektroda, matek451, post #17280446]; “MIMO2x2 needs two feeds” [Elektroda, matek451, post #17280446] Cable choice and band matching matter more than model number.

Why it matters: correct antenna pairing safeguards video-monitoring uptime.

Quick Facts

• LTE routers B315/B525/B593 use 2×2 MIMO; each port handles one polarization [Elektroda, matek451, post #17280446] • RG58 attenuates ≈1.6 dB /m at 2 GHz—17 dB over 10 m [Times Microwave, 2020]. • Huawei B715 aggregates 3 LTE bands (Cat 9); B525 aggregates 2 (Cat 6) [Huawei Spec, 2019]. • T-Mobile “No-limit 20 Mb/s” costs PLN 49/mo incl. router installment [Elektroda, matek451, post #17303252] • Orange FREE pre-paid gives 100 GB/30 days after activation [Elektroda, Weekend123, post #17310028]

Can I run a dual-input LTE router with only one external antenna?

Yes, the router will fall back to single-input, single-output (SISO). You will lose MIMO diversity and carrier aggregation, so peak speed and uplink reliability drop sharply [Elektroda, matek451, post #17280446]

How big is the performance hit from using one antenna?

Field reports show 30–50 % lower downlink and up to 70 % lower uplink on LTE1800 when only one port is fed [Elektroda, matek451, post #17280482]

Which coax cables hurt LTE most?

High-loss lines such as RG58 add about 17 dB loss over 10 m at 2 GHz—enough to nullify a 17 dBi panel gain [Times Microwave, 2020].

I already buried RG58; any workaround without new cable?

Mount the router in the attic near the antenna, keep RG58 short, and run Ethernet (low loss) to the LAN switch. This avoids the RF loss penalty [SmallNetBuilder Guide].

Which Huawei router suits Orange and T-Mobile LTE-A around Goraj?

Choose B715. It aggregates LTE2600 + 1800 + 800 available on NetWorks BTS, giving 20–60 Mb/s even with traffic shaping [Elektroda, matek451, post #17299897]

How do I lock bands on B525/B715?

Install HManager on Android (or run inside a Windows emulator). 1. Connect over Wi-Fi. 2. Select “LTE band lock”. 3. Tick desired bands, apply, and reboot [Elektroda, matek451, post #17299897]

What antenna spec is best for multi-operator use?

Pick a 2×2 MIMO, 1700-2700 MHz log-periodic or panel with 9–11 dBi real gain and dual-polarised leads shorter than 5 m [Elektroda, makosuu, post #17299473]

Does my ACTIO AC5704 recorder need a public IP?

Yes, unless you migrate to a P2P/cloud recorder. The AC5704 lacks cloud mode, so you must secure a public IPv4 or use VPN tunnelling [Elektroda, matek451, post #17283064]

How can I view the recorder if the mobile ISP blocks inbound traffic?

Set up a VPN server at your home router, or use Ivideon cloud with a small always-on PC as a bridge [Elektroda, makosuu, post #17283957]

What’s cheaper: Orange 50 GB for PLN 19 or T-Mobile “No limit 20 Mb/s”?

At 50 GB, Orange costs PLN 0.38/GB. T-Mobile gives unlimited data for PLN 49; crossing 130 GB makes T-Mobile cheaper per GB [Elektroda, matek451, post #17303252]
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