Wifi antenna

rodelm172 · Post time 2020-12-05 08:51:15

Edited by rodelm172 at 2020-12-05 09:09

Is it possible to attach an external wifi antenna to the GT-King Pro via USB?

This is because the download speed is quite slow and I am wondering if it's because of the low signal.

darkstar · Post time 2020-12-05 16:40:12

http://bee-link.com/forum.php/fo ... 0&fromuid=55664

rodelm172 · Post time 2020-12-06 16:29:56

darkstar replied at 2020-12-05 16:40
http://bee-link.com/forum.php/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=70806&pid=105240&fromuid=556 ...

Thanks but this involves DIY correct? Like opening up the box itself and soldering stuff? I don't think I am ready for that yet.

My problem is basically low bandwidth on the box. Our home internet is up to 20Mbps but I am only getting 1.5Mbps on my box. I thought it was because of the position of the box but when I did a speedtest on my android phone (which is more than 4 year old now), my phone got to 19Mbps.

So it looks like even an external antenna will not help in my case. What do I need to do to increase by download speed on my box?

darkstar · Post time 2020-12-07 00:02:49

Edited by darkstar at 2020-12-07 00:03

rodelm172 replied at 2020-12-06 16:29
Thanks but this involves DIY correct? Like opening up the box itself and soldering stuff? I don't ...

Metal case of the box reduces signal quality of the box
It doesn't involve soldering, you only need 2 sma antennas and 2 ipx to sma cables.
Open 2 small holes on the box, remove internal antennas plug ipx to sma cables and plug antennas.

If you want to improve wifi-bluetooth signal quality this is the best solution and this will cost you only 6-8 Usd.
My solution is using a router. I placed a router near the device.

rodelm172 · Post time 2020-12-09 13:53:14

Edited by rodelm172 at 2020-12-09 14:50

@darkstar

Thank you for the link. However, I am not very hardware tech savvy so I am thinking I will just use ethernet cable for internet access (instead of wi-fi) on the Beelink box. The location of my Beelink box is an almost completely sealed room and I don't want to run long cables & drill holes to walls so I am choosing between: A) powerline ethernet adapter; or B) wi-fi range extender with ethernet bridge feature.

rodelm172 · Post time 2020-12-13 16:43:20

I ordered a pair of TENDA P202 powerline ethernet adapters and they arrived today. The units were literally plug & play and it solved my slow networking problem. Goodbye to wi-fi on my Beelink. I hope the new version of GT King Pro (with "WIFI 6") will address this serious issue.

Cheers.

rodelm172 · Post time 2020-12-29 06:40:08

Because this forum is not very helpful, I emailed support-box@bee-link.com and they were kind enough to provide me the answers I needed. They also gave me an alternative way to update the firmware of my box which involves a USB stick.

The method worked and the new firmware improved my wifi issue. It is still not up to maximum bandwidth but better than my previous experience.

MY HOME WIFI = 20 Mbps

BEFORE (913PO firmware): I can only get 1.5 Mbps on my GT King Pro, but my phone is getting 20 Mbps from the same location

NOW (914PO firmware): GT King Pro can now get 7.5 Mbps