MikroTik Tutorial 106 - How to Increase your WiFi Signal Strength
Summary
TLDRIn this tutorial, the host demonstrates how to boost Wi-Fi signal strength on various wireless devices, including those operating on 2.4 or 5 GHz frequencies. By accessing the terminal and adjusting the antenna gain setting, users can increase their router's transmit power, resulting in a stronger signal and reduced buffering. The video guides viewers through changing the antenna gain to zero for maximum signal output and explains the impact of this setting on signal strength. It also touches on why some manufacturers may have removed this option due to regulatory standards.
Takeaways
- 📡 The tutorial focuses on increasing Wi-Fi signal strength for various wireless devices.
- 🔧 It works for devices operating on 2.4 or 5 gigahertz frequencies.
- 💻 The process involves accessing the terminal and modifying wireless interface settings.
- 🔎 The script instructs to look for 'antenna gain' in the wireless interface configuration.
- ⬇️ Reducing the antenna gain value increases the transmit power of the Wi-Fi signal.
- ⬆️ The lowest value for antenna gain (zero) results in maximum signal strength.
- 🚫 Increasing the antenna gain value decreases the signal range, potentially for privacy reasons.
- 🛠️ The tutorial provides commands to set the antenna gain to zero for enhanced signal strength.
- 📡 The same process can be applied to both 2.4 GHz (wlan 1) and 5 GHz (wlan 2) interfaces.
- ⚠️ Microtech has removed these settings from most devices possibly due to regulatory compliance.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the tutorial?
-The tutorial focuses on how to increase Wi-Fi signal strength using specific commands on wireless devices.
Which devices does the tutorial claim the tip will work on?
-The tip is said to work on any wireless devices from brands like TP-Link, ASUS, Netgear, and MikroTik, specifically those operating on 2.4 or 5 GHz frequencies.
What is the purpose of increasing the Wi-Fi signal strength?
-Increasing the Wi-Fi signal strength can result in wider coverage, less buffering for videos, and potentially better connectivity for devices.
What is the command to open the terminal and check the wireless interface configuration?
-The user is instructed to open a new terminal and navigate to the interface wireless configuration to print the advanced details of the wireless interface.
What is 'antenna gain' and how does it relate to signal strength?
-Antenna gain is a setting that affects the transmit power of the wireless radio. A lower value of antenna gain increases the transmit power, leading to a stronger signal.
What is the default antenna gain setting on the device according to the script?
-The default antenna gain setting is set at two, which may vary depending on the device.
How can one reduce the Wi-Fi signal strength intentionally?
-To reduce the Wi-Fi signal strength, one can increase the antenna gain value, which in turn lowers the transmit power of the wireless radio.
What command is used to change the antenna gain setting?
-The command to change the antenna gain setting is 'set' followed by the interface name, such as 'wlan1', and then 'antenna gain' with the desired value, for example, '0' for maximum power.
Why might MikroTik have removed the antenna gain setting from their devices?
-MikroTik may have removed the antenna gain setting due to regulatory commitments and different standards in terms of transmit power and frequencies across various countries.
What is the expected outcome after applying the tutorial's tip on a wireless device?
-After applying the tutorial's tip, the wireless device should transmit at its maximum potential, resulting in an increased signal strength and potentially improved Wi-Fi performance.
Does the tutorial provide any cautionary advice regarding the changes made?
-Yes, the tutorial advises that increasing the antenna gain to zero can make the Wi-Fi signal more powerful, which could be noticed by neighbors or allow unwanted connections.
Outlines
📶 Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal Strength
This tutorial guides viewers on how to enhance their Wi-Fi signal strength using terminal commands. It explains that the process is applicable to various wireless devices operating on 2.4 or 5 GHz frequencies, including those from brands like App AC Uplight, App Mini, KPC Cap Lite, and Net Metals. The presenter demonstrates how to access the wireless interface configuration through the terminal, focusing on the 'antenna gain' setting. By default, this is set to two, but lowering it to zero can increase the transmit power and result in a stronger Wi-Fi signal. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to change this setting for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz interfaces, noting that Microtech has removed these settings from newer devices possibly due to regulatory standards.
🔧 Maximizing Wi-Fi Transmit Power
The second paragraph elaborates on the reasons behind Microtech's removal of antenna gain settings from their devices, attributing it to varying international standards for transmit power and frequencies. It emphasizes that despite this, users can still achieve maximum transmit power by manually setting the antenna gain to zero using a simple command in the terminal. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and highlights the simplicity of the method to get the most out of Wi-Fi devices.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Wi-Fi Signal Strength
💡Terminal
💡Wireless Interface
💡Configuration
💡Antenna Gain
💡Transmit Power
💡Buffering
💡2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
💡Microtech Wireless Devices
💡Regulatory Commitments
Highlights
Tutorial on increasing Wi-Fi signal strength
Applicable to various wireless devices and frequencies
Step-by-step guide for enhancing wireless coverage
Reduces buffering for video streaming
Accessing the terminal for configuration
Viewing advanced wireless interface details
Understanding antenna gain and its impact on signal strength
Default antenna gain settings vary by device
Instructions to change antenna gain for increased signal
Lower antenna gain values increase transmit power
How to set antenna gain to zero for maximum signal
Verifying the change in antenna gain settings
Improvement in signal strength and coverage
Applicability to 5 gigahertz interfaces
Changing antenna gain for a second interface
Operating both interfaces at full potential
Microtech's removal of antenna gain settings
Regulatory commitments affecting transmit power settings
Final command for maximum Wi-Fi transmit power
Encouragement to like and subscribe for more tutorials
Transcripts
hi everyone welcome back to another
tutorial and today i'm going to show you
how to increase
your wi-fi signal strength
um this is a quick and easy
um step
and this will work on any app ac uplight
app mini
kpc cap lite
uh net metals
uh any any wireless any of the micro
tech wireless devices
that are 2.4 or 5 gigahertz
and
this
this this tip will
allow your device to put out more
power
and give you a better
signal on wireless coverage wider range
um less
less buffering for your videos
so let's get right into it
so you're going to go to
terminal so open a new terminal and
you're going to go to interface
wireless
and then we're going to look at the
configuration of your wireless interface
so print
details
advanced
so we're going to print the advanced
details of this of the wireless
interface so
this
is well um
double land one
and these are all a configuration that
is currently
set on on that interface
what we are looking for is antenna gain
so the antenna gain is currently set at
two
so it depends on the type of device
um but this is straight from default
this is a straight default setting
um some devices antenna game may vary
however
in order to
increase your signal strength we are
going to change this value
so the lower this value is
the higher the transmit power of your
your you know the radio that is in your
router
or the wireless radio as they call it
so as this number goes low
and the lowest it can go is zero
so if you want say for instance you want
where you want to turn on your wireless
signal that your neighbors don't
see your signal that much or you don't
want anyone to be able to connect to
your wi-fi outside of your home
you could increase this number
which is again
and if you increase this number then
your wireless signal will get less
so the higher this number is
it's the
the lower signal
and the lower the number
the higher
your signal so we're going to change
this number and that will increase
your your wi-fi signal
so you can press q to quit
and here's the command so we're going to
set
and we're gonna the interface that we
are going to set this
set
the gain on is wlan
1
and
antenna
again
and we're going to set it to zero
enter
and if we look back now at the
details
we will see that
the gain is now set to zero so right now
your your wireless device is actually
transmitting at its maximum
so you should see
some increase in in the signal that is
going to the different devices
you should see an increase and this can
work on
say a 5 gigahertz interface
the same command will work so we're
going to change it on double ln 2 also
so just bring up the same command
and
just change interface
to double line 2
enter
and then we can print advanced
and we can see the detail for wlan 2 so
now both
interfaces can now operate at its full
potential so it's a simple
trick
microtech
had removed these settings for most
devices
uh usually you would you'll be able to
access that
setting
from somewhere along here you will see
antenna again but they have removed it
from the devices i think it has to do
with um
regulatory um commitments
so different countries of different
standards in terms of transmit power and
so forth and frequencies so i think
that's the reason why microtech may have
removed it not sure
but
that's the way in which you can get a
maximum transmit power
out of your
wi-fi
device
with a simple
simple command
set your wireless interface antenna
again to zero
so
that's it for this tutorial
if you like this video please give me a
thumbs up and if you haven't subscribed
please remember to do so so thanks for
watching
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