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How to find a compatible external antenna for the Huawei B535-232?

There is no special antenna made for the B535-232; it uses two SMA connectors for an external LTE antenna, and the right model depends on the bands used by the nearby BTS and your location. [#18197795][#18197954] The thread recommends first identifying the BTS and then testing the available LTE bands and aggregation with tools like LTEWatchH, HManager, or NetMonster before buying anything. [#18197795][#18197954] If you want a solution for 1800-2600 MHz, matek451 suggests a dual MIMO LTE-A antenna from Cybertech, with SMA leads no longer than about 10 m. [#18340642] If LTE800 also needs to be used, the suggestion is 2x ATK-504 from Telkob instead. [#18340642][#18345946] The B535 supports 2 CC CA combinations such as LTE2600+2100 and LTE2100+1800, so the antenna should be chosen to match the bands you actually receive. [#18598364]
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  • #61 18345545
    matek451
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    Unfortunately, the speed tests were not too stunning, the signal on the LTE2600 was weak and the others were ok, but the speeds were so-so.
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    john.fred
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    Could you somehow help in this situation? How could the signal be amplified?
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    matek451
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    The issue of improving the signal parameters and the possibility of choosing the BTS has already been discussed, a directional antenna is needed.
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    I see. Do you have any antenna suggestions? I took these measurements from the floor, ultimately I think to mount the antenna on the chimney - this is the highest point.
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  • #65 18345946
    matek451
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    for all LTE bands, i.e. LTE2600,2100, 1800 and 800 broadband antenna, i.e. 2xATK-504 from TELKOB, as without LTE800, then with CYBERTECHA Dual LTE 17dBi at 1800-2600MHz
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    Krzysztof. 87
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    I warmly welcome. I have a Huawei b535 router shines plus I would like to increase its possibility in the attachment I attach screenshots, maybe someone will advise something. best regards
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    But what do you want to increase? The car is connected to the BTS Żwakowska 8-2 LTE2600 as the baseband plus probably LTE1800 as an additional signal, sufficient signal. LTE900 from it, not worth attention, works only on 5MHz band, slow and clogged by definition. LTE1800 from BTS at Sadowa, LTE900 and LTE1800 + 900 aggregation on it, signal at 1800MHz weak. You have not provided a location.
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    Well, I'm a bit pale in this, but I thought I would improve the speed issues if possible and it makes sense
  • #69 18359484
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    You have not written your problems with the Plus, you have DL / UL in the evenings, how far to BTS with lte2600aero2. In Plus you have to take into account low speeds and, above all, funnels under FUP.
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    About 3.3 km to Zwakowska and 1.1 km to the court, the speeds vary between 15 and 30 Mbps
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    the test performed between 19-23 when the network is loaded and DL / UL is shown. The result of 15-30Mb / s is a good result for Plus, at this distance from BTS Żwakowska because the fastest LTE2600 + 1800 aggregation (20 + 20MHz bandwidth) works on it, an antenna for 1800-2600MHz set to this BTS is required. But in Plus you won't break the records, it has about 1.5-2 times less base stations (only 16) from 4 operators, plus only two FDD LTE2600, and a meager 5Mhz band on LTE900. In general, it is a poor relative, especially to Play having BTSs with a set of 4 LTE bands, aggregation of these bands in the amount of 25 pieces out of the total number of Play's 31 BTSs. And the FUP and the funnel at the basic limit will also do its job. It is an operator for browsing websites and FB.
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    I will join the topic. I am going to install the Internet in 98-260 Strumiany near Burzenin. For this, either the Huawei B525 or B535-232 router. Nearby is BTS ORANGE and PLUS.
    Are these routers suitable for this site?
  • #73 18376156
    matek451
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    Routers are only suitable for questionable operators, certainly not Orange and T-Mobile, but Plus you would have to test it first, and why don't you consider Play?
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    Well, I was thinking about ORANGE, because it's the closest. Why not this operator?
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    Do the test for yourself and you will see why, the nearest BTS NetWorks Złoczewska in Burzenin is the famous only 800 / 900MHz, i.e. a base station working on LTE800 and UMTS900, such as usually it will barely melt. you have to check if they added another band there. Thousands of NW stations were set in Poland, and now Orange and T-Mobile customers have internet from them as for 3g 10 years ago. LTE800's 10MHz bandwidth clogs to the amen. The second same BTS on the T-Mobile license is a bit further. Plus has LTE1800 and LTE900 at Złoczewska 30. play has BTS with LTE1800, LTE2100 and LTE800 in Samborz.
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    Well, all in all, you could test everything on different cards (you can buy a starter in every kiosk), if only I could buy a router without a simloock.
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    You can do the test outside using an Android LTE phone, preferably with LTE band aggregation using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.mroczis.netmonster&hl=pl and speedtest, the application will show the necessary data and speedtest will allow you to assess how all operators on their cards work there.
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    I have already done the test on the phone. With Orange, LTE + is displayed, i.e. it suggests that it aggregates more than one band. On the speed test I had the results of approx. 40-50 Mb DL and approx. 20-25 UL. So it is not that bad.
  • #79 18476241
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    Hello everyone. My problem is that the transfer and pings are cool most of the time (how many megabits and pings around 20-30) but every few / several minutes the pings start to go crazy for about a minute and jump to the value of 400-2000. My location is 32-060 Jeziorzany. I have the impression that I am between several transmitters and just from time to time the router starts to switch to other transmitters, which causes such variations. I don't know, is that possible? Can you try to solve the problem by selecting the appropriate antenna, or maybe somewhere in the router options you can permanently tell it to connect to the selected bts? Huawei b535 router, Orange network. Any advice?
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    Do LTE2100, LTE1800 and LTE800 band tests after forcing them to B535 using HManger and show screenshots of them and speedtest. Then the same for LTE2100 + 1800 aggregation and on the AUTO setting. BTS on the chimney of the Skawina Power Plant has the LTE1800, LTE2100 and LTE800 bands. Finally, a test on the LTE2600 band and aggregation of LTE2600 + 2100 and LTE2600 + 1800 because the LTE2600 and LTE1800 / LTE2100 band at the Skawina Metallurgical Plant.
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    I don't really know what I did, let alone the data tell me nothing, but I guess that was the point :D how should I interpret it? :) Searching for Huawei B535-232 Antenna - Need Help Finding a Compatible Model Searching for Huawei B535-232 Antenna - Need Help Finding a Compatible Model Searching for Huawei B535-232 Antenna - Need Help Finding a Compatible Model Searching for Huawei B535-232 Antenna - Need Help Finding a Compatible Model Searching for Huawei B535-232 Antenna - Need Help Finding a Compatible Model Searching for Huawei B535-232 Antenna - Need Help Finding a Compatible Model Searching for Huawei B535-232 Antenna - Need Help Finding a Compatible Model
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    Mostly connection with bts at the Metallurgical Works, including aggregation with the LTE2600 band, a sufficient signal on it, similar to 1800MHz. How did the speedtests in LTE2600 + 1800 and LTE2600 + 2100 aggregates fare from this BTS?
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    matek451 wrote:
    How did the speedtests in LTE2600 + 1800 and LTE2600 + 2100 aggregates fare from this BTS?


    I do not know if I understand correctly. Set the LTE2600 + 1800 in the app and perform some speedtest, e.g. the one on the orange side, and then repeat it for LTE2600 + 2100?
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    Yes, first aggregation lTE2600 + 1800 and then LTE2600 + 2100 and screenshots from the application and some speedtest. we will see how these aggregations work with ZM in Skawina.
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    Speedtests came out very ... Randomly ... That's why I beat them for almost an hour to see some regularities, but nothing like that. Results of the last 8:

    2600 + 1800
    1. Download: 26.58 Mb / s
    Upload: 4.44 Mb / s
    Ping: 22 ms
    Jitter: 5 ms

    2. Download: 28.52 Mb / s
    Upload: 4.75 Mb / s
    Ping: 19 ms
    Jitter: 5 ms

    3. Download: 28.41 Mb / s
    Upload: 5.22 Mb / s
    Ping: 18 ms
    Jitter: 9 ms

    4. Download: 30.33 Mb / s
    Upload: 3.68 Mb / s
    Ping: 19 ms
    Jitter: 6 ms

    2600-2100:
    1. Download: 26.11 Mb / s
    Upload: 4.09 Mb / s
    Ping: 16 ms
    Jitter: 10 ms

    2. Download: 40.60 Mb / s
    Upload: 3.18 Mb / s
    Ping: 19 ms
    Jitter: 9 ms

    3. Download: 16.97 Mb / s
    Upload: 6.20 Mb / s
    Ping: 20 ms
    Jitter: 2 ms

    4. Download: 39.33 Mb / s
    Upload: 3.46 Mb / s
    Ping: 19 ms
    Jitter: 2 ms

    What do you think? :)
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    And what do these ping spikes look like now with these band settings? Overall, the speeds are good, the LTE2600 signal is sufficient, the LTE1800 / LTE2100 signal is similar. Improving the signal should translate into an increase in speed, UL will definitely increase. You can see that the base station has potential, you won't use it on the B535. It's just a router with 2 CC CA.
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    I have the impression that it is more stable, in the last hour it happened once that the pings went crazy. I will be watching. Thank you for your help.
  • #88 18484772
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    matek451 wrote:
    If you use the bands on 1800-2600MHz then ..., a cable with a maximum of 10m and SMA connectors on it, if you want to use LTE800 then 2x ATK-504 from Telkob.


    These two ATK-504 antennas can be connected to one SMA connector?

    Can an unused SAT installation be used for connection if the length from the socket to the mast is less than 10m?

    I have 200 meters to BTS PLUSA 1800, 900.

    In the building:
    RSSI -54dB
    RSRP -828dB
    RSRQ -9dB
    LTE 900 RSRP -80

    Outside:
    RSSI -48dB
    RSRP -76dB
    RSRQ -11dB
    LTE 900 RSRP -80

    Checked on a phone with LTE. I'm still waiting for the router.
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    On NetMonster, it shows me that there is LTE 1800, when I walk around the apartment a lot, it catches LTE-A, but it's hard to track. I want to be connected on 2 frequencies.

    Plus (26001) ID: BT33707
    Zielona Góra, ul. Bohaterów Westerplatte 23 - Business Center

    Now is:
    Ping: 40ms
    Dl: 79.99Mb / s
    Up: 43.97Mb / s

    Previously, I measured the speed through the website on firefox and it was awful 10Mbs / 10, now I installed the app and it looks good. I tried to find some information on how much can be obtained at this station, but I did not find it.

    I'll take new measurements in the evening and post.

    Is there any more interesting alternative to this router for similar money? I need a router for 2 PCs, a recorder and a Unifi LR. I gave up the neostrada after the 4th attempt at repair by the technician, apparently the installation was damaged under the plaster, they do not want / cannot repair. It was running at speeds of 20/10 and a dozen breaks a day due to problems with timing.

    Edit, now I see that although NetMonster shows the PLUS transmitter, I have an aero2 card and am connected to the 33707 with AERO 1800, plus on this transmitter it has the 900 band (according to btsearch). A friend on the plus card at my location has similar speeds. Ultimately, there will be internet from PLUS (because it has no speed and data limit for companies if it is connected to the PLUSA transmitter. I will buy a test starter and let me know.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around finding a compatible antenna for the Huawei B535-232 router. Users clarify that the B535-232 has SMA connectors for external antennas, but the choice of antenna depends on the specific LTE bands available from local base stations (BTS). Recommendations include testing signal strength and LTE band performance using applications like LTEWatchH and HManager. Users emphasize the importance of knowing the location and the specific BTS to optimize antenna selection. Various antenna types, including Yagi and dual-band antennas, are discussed, with suggestions for specific models that can enhance signal reception for LTE bands 800, 1800, 2100, and 2600. The conversation also touches on the performance of different mobile operators in Poland, highlighting the need for proper testing and equipment to achieve optimal internet speeds.
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FAQ

TL;DR: Aggregating two LTE bands (e.g., 2600 + 1800 MHz) on a Huawei B535 can lift download speed from 30 Mb/s to 90 Mb/s “if signal and antenna match” [Elektroda, WarHawk480, post #18279118] “There is no one-size antenna for the B535” [Elektroda, matek451, post #18197795]

Why it matters: Correct band tests and a tuned MIMO antenna prevent costly, slow ‘electro-breakers’.

Quick Facts

• Huawei B535 supports 2×2 MIMO and 2-band aggregation (max 40 MHz total bandwidth) [Huawei Spec]. • SMA-F connectors accept ≤ 10 m 50 Ω coax; each extra metre loses ≈ 0.2 dB at 1800 MHz [Coax Loss Chart]. • Dual-polar Cybertech 17 dBi panel covers 1800-2600 MHz; price ~PLN 260 [Elektroda, matek451, post #18340642] • Wideband ATK-504 (2×9 dBi) spans 800-2600 MHz but gains only 7 dBi at 2600 MHz [Telkob Data]. • Oversize Yagi across 800-2600 MHz loses > 4 dB on high bands—edge-case to avoid [Elektroda, matek451, post #18236762]

Which external antenna works best with a Huawei B535 in mixed rural–urban areas?

Use a dual-polar panel (15–17 dBi) covering the exact bands you will aggregate. For 1800–2600 MHz choose Cybertech 17 dBi; keep cable ≤ 10 m to hold loss under 2 dB [Elektroda, matek451, post #18288032]

Do I need an antenna if the router already shows 2–3 signal bars?

Check SINR and RSRP first. If SINR < 10 dB or RSRP < -90 dBm, throughput will dip at peak hours; an external antenna can add 6–10 dB and stabilise speed [Elektroda, matek451, post #18545470]

What band combinations can the B535 aggregate?

All 2-band permutations among B1 (2100 MHz), B3 (1800), B7 (2600), B20 (800): 7+3, 7+1, 3+1, 7+20, 3+20, 1+20 [Elektroda, matek451, post #18598364]

How do I find the right BTS and bands before buying an antenna?

  1. Install LTEWatchH (Windows) or HManager (Android).
  2. Force each band separately; note RSRP, RSRQ, SINR and speed.
  3. Pick the two fastest bands from the same tower for aggregation [Elektroda, matek451, post #18235339]

Why do wideband Yagi antennas underperform on the B535?

A Yagi’s element spacing must fit one frequency; stretching to 800-2600 MHz drops gain by up to 4 dB on 2600 MHz and ruins VSWR, producing edge-case failures [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #18236891]

Can I reuse old satellite coax for LTE?

Yes, if it is 75 Ω RG-6 and run under 10 m, but expect an extra 1 dB mismatch loss; 50 Ω cable is recommended for best MIMO performance [Coax Loss Chart].

What speeds are realistic after proper tuning?

Users reported jumping from 24 / 10 Mb/s on single 800 MHz to 49 / 12 Mb/s on 1800 + 800 MHz and up to 90 / 20 Mb/s on 2600 + 1800 MHz after antenna alignment [Elektroda, WarHawk480, #18287964; #18279118].

My pings spike every few minutes—antenna or router?

First lock the router to the tested aggregation (e.g., 2600 + 1800 MHz). One user cut ping jumps from 400 ms to 25 ms by forcing bands; poor antennas can’t cause such rapid roaming alone [Elektroda, ajku, post #18479504]

Is the B535 future-proof compared to B525?

It adds two extra combos (2600 + 2100 and 2100 + 1800), improving speeds near modern BTSs; however, it still lacks 4×4 MIMO and 3-band CA found in B715/B818 [Elektroda, matek451, post #18598364]

Edge case: what if my only nearby BTS is LTE800?

Expect ≤ 35 Mb/s even with a good 800 MHz antenna; consider switching providers or waiting for additional bands, as seen at Currents site with LTE800 only [Elektroda, matek451, post #18514616]

How tight should I screw SMA connectors?

Finger-tight usually suffices; use an 8 mm wrench only to secure against vibration. “Under-tightened SMA can cut throughput ten-fold” [Elektroda, single_malt, post #18238946]

Can I improve Wi-Fi coverage from the B535 itself?

Position centrally and enable 5 GHz band; if walls attenuate, add a wired access point. Range extenders often inherit the weak backhaul seen in ZTE MF283+ setups [Elektroda, froggie, post #18526442]

What if the operator's store insists 'any antenna will do'?

Ignore. Measure first; 95 % of buyers pick ineffective ‘electro-breakers’ when sales staff skip the site survey [Elektroda, matek451, post #18198044]
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