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Peterlove11:
Yes.....go to his website, and get the script and follow his directions in the video

When you did yours, did you utilize the cell mapper website in the video? Cos my own cell mapper is not showing any cell towers. I've been stuck there since.

Peterlove11:
It does, the script is under the introductory text under the video. Click the link, it will take you to his website where you can download/copy the script. Follow his direction and that's it for the 4G cell lock

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a93wEoQLHLk?si=IIkyvDWIQlV7YT1Q [/url]

I think this link is a more concise video directly talking about it. right? PeterLove11

Peterlove11:
The Airtel ZTE ODU is zte mc7510, and this is the review. You can also use his script to lock cell on the ODU. It works 100%
. Since i have used his script to lock a particular lte cell on the ZTE, I have been having maximum speed through out the day. Try the different lte cells in your locality, the one that gives you maximum speed.Lock it. It will solve your Airtel speed issues.
The ZTE ODU looks and feel more premium than the ZLT, but the ZLT IDU is better than the ZTE IDU

But I still prefer the ZLT ODU because it's interface is easy to navigate and you can lock more than one lte cell, and I do averagely have better wifi reception.

In all, both are good and they will give you excellent speed if you can lock a good cell in your environment


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBg-mQWrd_s

Can I see a screenshot of your own cell lock? His video is too long and I don't know where to locate the cell lock information

I just downloaded a 62gb game in less than 3 hours overnight. I think these guys improved the speed recently.

dustmalik:
My Starlink is also active. I can't cancel because I won't be able to get back on it, as Abuja has reached capacity.

Starlink performance has been terrible in Abuja for the past few weeks, so I use the Airtel mainly for Streaming stuff that Starlink is unable to.

Thought starlink is the final bus stop when it comes to reliability

Unfaized:
I'm locked to all bands. If your performance is poor, you could turn your antenna to face a different direction. My initial signal on installation was -84db which was very poor, so I mounted on my dstv dish and turned it facing another direction now I have -67db which is way better.

Mind you, this won't save you from the regular downtime you get from Airtel(Happens like once in a month or two and you could be out for upnto 1 week). Actually nothing can save you when it's your turn to suffer 😬

Lmao

Unfaized:
Go to device management, click on developer option and put in your password. You'll see the band locking option there.
System>developer options> input password and voila.

Which band do you lock to for better performance?

iamlammy:
Found a solution. Just change the Dns of the wifi connected to your phone/device on your phone/device wifi settings. For android, you’ll click on the wifi settings of wifi you’re connected to, change IP settings to static instead of DCHP and DNS part will appear where you can use 1.1.1.1

Tried this and my phone wouldn't browse. Can I see a screenshot of yours?

williams85:
I will go for ZLT because it has 4G Cell lock and DNS settings.

But if ZTE add these settings on their firmware updates, I will go for ZTE.

Is this not equivalent to 4G lock on the ZTE?

bbally:
The newly deployed do not have option to disable. It only shows MAIN SSID

Your User interface is set to mobile. Either you change it to pc or use a laptop to access the IP

Him2025:
People of God!!!! I carried the whole thing to their office oo and stayed with them till they fixed it. Airtel has serious tech stack issues.

Just got back home and it's working perfectly, getting consistent 50Mbps

The ZTE is better than the ZLT, aim for -64dBm on signal strength and there won't be speed issues.

How do we aim for -64dBm? What's the settings?

NSEstudent:
Has Airtel brought back ZLTs and dumped the ZTE devices?

Oh. I meant ZTE. Both names can confuse at times

morikee:
For the past 3 days wallahi i don tire for this constant no Internet access person can't browse for more than 5 to 10 min data access will vanish you have to either disconnect and reconnect or reboot this is very frustrating

Oh yeah. This was me last week. New ZTE. wanted to run mad.

Got the solution here. Log into the IDU web ui(192.168.18.1), go to wifi settings and disable single SSID.

EduTechTainMent:
I don pack my own up. I hv another Nokia ODU I am using, so I hv no need for two active subscriptions. I can see that's the developer portal on the new ODU. What code did you use to gain access to the developer page. I saw it while exploring the ODU but didn't enter it cos it required a password I didn't know.

It's just the normal default 'admin' password I used.

morikee:
Is this the ZTE?

Yeah

Tover:
Every1 that are having problems with Airtel network issues, should try this settings

in your internet settings, change your network band to 7... U can also check the bands one after the other to know which one is better, after that go to the settings , you will see 4g settings.. change form 4g lock to Wcdma and press okay

Pls let me know if it works for you because I have helped lot of ppl in my area with the settings and they are enjoying it

You can check the video for a better understanding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9qf4ups1TE

Finally found the settings in the new 5G router. What and what do I tweak for a better network cos mine here is too unstable

pheranme9:
No Internet it's not browsing at all

If the smart box has an ethernet port, he should use it instead of wireless connection

uncleseries:
Use 192.168.254.1 login and then go to messages. You will receive your OTP there.

I have similar problem. Want to register my ODU on the Airtel app but in my case, they used my mtn line as my alternate number. So no OTP is coming to the MTN number nor is any coming to the airtel IP you dropped.

pheranme9:
Anyone using the Android box for the unlimited kindly share your experience. Someone is complaining that it's not browsing or working for them with the Airtel unlimited

What exactly is the problem the person is facing? I use the Airtel 4G smart box with mine and it's working

fuckboys:
all these are simple router settings. Go in there take a look and message around with some of the settings. You can easily reset to default if ut doesn't work. And the IDU is just a router. Have anybody tried connecting an external router to the airtel ODU?

Is there any settings you can recommend for better and improved speed?

Unfaized:
I think I experienced this a few times too but only on one of my device.

How I solved it? Log into the IDU web ui(192.168.18.1), go to wifi settings and disable single SSID.

This totally fixed that for me. You can give it a try.

This worked effortlessly. Thank you

This new ZTE ODU has an annoying habit of disconnecting from devices. And it happens multiple times a day. Today alone it happened more than 8 times.

And it's only the WiFi that disconnects cos the Ethernet powered devices still work.

Anyone got any solution?

Meklex:
yes

Is this the latest version of the ODU?

Tover:
Every1 that are having problems with Airtel network issues, should try this settings

in your internet settings, change your network band to 7... U can also check the bands one after the other to know which one is better, after that go to the settings , you will see 4g settings.. change form 4g lock to Wcdma and press okay

Pls let me know if it works for you because I have helped lot of ppl in my area with the settings and they are enjoying it

You can check the video for a better understanding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9qf4ups1TE

Can this work with this new ODU version?

Cc: Anelka2021

NSEstudent:
So the numbers you will dial are 1 and 9.

The secret is to wait for them to finish saying whatever they are saying in each case before dialing.
1. Dial 300 and wait until they finish talking.
2. Press 1 and wait until they finish all those talks.
3. In-between, then will say you should press 9 to speak with agents. At this point, don't press 9 yet.
4. Press 9 when they are done talking, and your call will be forwarded.

I just called and, as we were talking, the CC agent started saying he was not hearing me when I could hear him clearly.

God sees all

Lol

I think my problem is I used the Sim in my Mifi to try the 300. Cos when I used My neighbors Airtel Sim it connected. They Sha told me it'll be resolved before 72hours.

I don't have 72 hours to wait

NSEstudent:
Na this rubbish thing dem dey do dey vex and discourage person from using their services.

Meanwhile, you should call 300. That's CC for a the networks.

Maybe after calling them severally, they do something about it. They no longer do it to me but I just checked now and they are yet to return my sub to its normal expiry date which they reduced.

I've been calling 300 since morning. There's no single option to speak to a rep. I've just been on a merry go round with that their dial 2 for this or 3 for that

Who knows fastest way to reach Airtel Customer service?

I just woke up to see my router doesn't have Internet. Checked with *323# and I was told I don't have any bundles left. I've only used this thing for 10 days

NSEstudent:
Thanks for this information.

For us living in "the other way", to get ODU Sim is the least of our worries, apparently.

So I will definitely get this new ZTE version next month when my current sub expires. Downside is that I will have to endure one month of esim use.

Is there any specific advantage with having the normal sim version?

And how do I check if mine is E sim or normal sim. I'm using the new ZTE version

KingOfC:
Same here, Enugu has just been terrible since Thursday, one moment speed is blazing, the next it's at a snail's pace. Very frustrating.

Over here, sometimes rebooting the router helps restore the speed

Meklex:
currently getting this

Wow. Mines been terrible since 4pm till now

Just clicked the reset button and the speed improved.

Who else is having terrible speed this night?

dustmalik:
Is this slow network issue affecting everyone using the ODU 50Mbps plan or just some people?

Mine is back and blazing now