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Rokynwastar:
Yeah, the network is fair. I have the x25 pro as well. Reason I got the ODU is because I moved to a new house and I only get 12/15Mbps max on the x25 which is a headache when streaming. Now I'm streaming matches on FHD with no buffers at all.

Getting the ODU is the best decision for anyone struggling with network reception on the x25 pro.

Funny thing is, I removed the sim card from the ODU, used it on the x25 pro and got 13Mbps max.

The ODU is really great.

To extend your battery up time you can use the battery from the X25pro to power the indoor unit only while the other battery powers the ODU. This has almost doubled my uptime.

Rokynwastar:
Yeah, the network is fair. I have the x25 pro as well. Reason I got the ODU is because I moved to a new house and I only get 12/15Mbps max on the x25 which is a headache when streaming. Now I'm streaming matches on FHD with no buffers at all.

Getting the ODU is the best decision for anyone struggling with network reception on the x25 pro.

Funny thing is, I removed the sim card from the ODU, used it on the x25 pro and got 13Mbps max.

The new ODUs, especially the latest ZTE one you have, have very good radio, antenna, and modem.

Unfaized:
The ODU is really great.

To extend your battery up time you can use the battery from the X25pro to power the indoor unit only while the other battery powers the ODU. This has almost doubled my uptime.

How do you power them separately

Unfaized:
The ODU is really great.

To extend your battery up time you can use the battery from the X25pro to power the indoor unit only while the other battery powers the ODU. This has almost doubled my uptime.

That's what I've been doing.

I power the IDU with the x25 pro's UPS and the ODU with it's own UPS. It's been perfect so far.

dukeo:
How do you power them separately

It's easy.

Unplug the connecting cable of the IDU from the battery bank and the IDU itself to isolate it, then plug in the other buttery bank to the power port of the IDU and turn on.

dustmalik:
The new ODUs, especially the latest ZTE one you have, have very good radio, antenna, and modem.

Yes, the experience has been a good one so far.

25k monthly for a far more superior new faster device or a sloth for 30k.

Rokynwastar:
Yes, it's the G5F + MF296A variant.

The device does not come with a simcard so getting one is more like a last resort when the esim registration fails or when you have an Airtel staff who is willing to give you the ODU enabled sim. But by default, buy this variant is basically esim subscription.

The Base is open for easy access to the sim card.

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.

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

dustmalik:
The new ODUs, especially the latest ZTE one you have, have very good radio, antenna, and modem.

Google shows G5F is a cat 7 ODU device. Searching the modem alone shows it's a 4G device, which is confusing.

I suppose Google mistook it for another device, although their picture looks like that of the indoor unit (modem) that comes with the G5F.

pheranme9:
Yes it will

Thats good, is there a way U can help ppl with the sub like of 4g router , if U can, I want to use it on a 4g router

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

Unfaized:
It's easy.

Unplug the connecting cable of the IDU from the battery bank and the IDU itself to isolate it, then plug in the other buttery bank to the power port of the IDU and turn on.

Please a picture of what you have done would be really appreciated

NSEstudent:
Google shows G5F is a cat 7 ODU device. Searching the modem alone shows it's a 4G device, which is confusing.

I suppose Google mistook it for another device, although their picture looks like that of the indoor unit (modem) that comes with the G5F.

It's an advanced 5G router with Ai antenna wwwdotztedevicesdotcom/en/products/mobile-internet/5g-fwa/g5f.html

Hullabaloon:
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

You said it's the new one... Check underneath for the sim slot. Use the picture he posted as a guide. I will equally be interested in seeing it as well.

Advantage of physical sim is so you can take the Sim to another more portable device when moving instead of subbing two devices. Economics.

dustmalik:
It's an advanced 5G router with Ai antenna wwwdotztedevicesdotcom/en/products/mobile-internet/5g-fwa/g5f.html

Yea, this links to the specs. I have read it and it's interesting. I wonder if the IDU performs better than that one with antennas which ZLT X17M PRO came with.

NSEstudent:
You said it's the new one... Check underneath for the sim slot. Use the picture he posted as a guide. I will equally be interested in seeing it as well.

Advantage of physical sim is so you can take the Sim to another more portable device when moving instead of subbing two devices. Economics.

for moving around, you can simply connect the outdoor to the indoor with the yellow cable and put inside your bag or something

I just got it installed, today is my 3rd day. My observation so far. From my location lagos, i noticed the network is really poor during the day i can barely get 1mbs but once is evening i start to get the 30 to 40mbps plus consistently. Only the first time it was installed i got that speed during the day.

NSEstudent:
Might be a location dependent issue, or do you think you used up to 1TB in that period?

Mykcool:
Was the selector in the 15v or 24v when you tried it?

15v then i switched to 24v still nothing.

Meklex:
for moving around, you can simply connect the outdoor to the indoor with the yellow cable and put inside your bag or something

Ah, X25 that is alone with power bank is already bulky let alone ODU, IDU, power bank and cables.

E no go work jare.

dazzy4real:
I just got it installed, today is my 3rd day. My observation so far. From my location lagos, i noticed the network is really poor during the day i can barely get 1mbs but once is evening i start to get the 30 to 40mbps plus consistently. Only the first time it was installed i got that speed during the day.

Location problem confirmed.

Airtel should increase their server (abi wetin e be, network engineers?) in your area for customer satisfaction.

Unfaized:
The ODU is really great.

To extend your battery up time you can use the battery from the X25pro to power the indoor unit only while the other battery powers the ODU. This has almost doubled my uptime.

Pls can you show how you did this in picture? Want to see how you run the connection

Rokynwastar:
Mine was initially esim but the registration failed when the installer came to my place. I took it back to their office and had a physical sim configured during my 2nd registration.

I get 70/80mbps with it sitting in my room yet to be installed.

70/80Mbps .. waoh.. that is so huge ... Na to dey carry am about o

Meklex:
currently getting this

How many hours do you download this

Tover:
How many hours do you download this

8 hours

Tover:
70/80Mbps .. waoh.. that is so huge ... Na to dey carry am about o

Wild update.

Turns out both esim and simcard were activated.

Popped out the sim and fixed it on my x25 pro. ODU blazing without simcard in it, x25 blazing with the ODU's simcard in it!!!!!

Rokynwastar:
Wild update.

Turns out both esim and simcard were activated.

Popped out the sim and fixed it on my x25 pro. ODU blazing without simcard in it, x25 blazing with the ODU's simcard in it!!!!!

same subscription on both?

fuckboys:
same subscription on both?

That's the only possibility.

Esim is active and physical sim is active.
Worth mentioning that I got a mail a day after physical sim registration that my device has been activated.

The number sent in the mail is different from the physical sims number ( already got the physical sim's activation mail earlier ).

Rokynwastar:
That's the only possibility.

Esim is active and physical sim is active.
Worth mentioning that I got a mail a day after physical sim registration that my device has been activated.

The number sent in the mail is different from the physical sims number ( already got the physical sim's activation mail earlier ).

I suppose you have two subs now. When they expire, you'd need to sub both to use both. If not, you'd have to sub the physical sim.

You're living my dream

Rokynwastar:
Wild update.

Turns out both esim and simcard were activated.

Popped out the sim and fixed it on my x25 pro. ODU blazing without simcard in it, x25 blazing with the ODU's simcard in it!!!!!

That's so sweet , hv U tested the Sim with a 4g router if it will work or not ... I have been to the nearest Airtel office here , they do not hv the odu

Meklex:
8 hours

That is super fast

NSEstudent:
Ah, X25 that is alone with power bank is already bulky let alone ODU, IDU, power bank and cables.

E no go work jare.

Lol.. it depends on the person o .. sum1 like me .. na to dey carry am go office and dey bring am come house when going back home

Tover:
Lol.. it depends on the person o .. sum1 like me .. na to dey carry am go office and dey bring am come house when going back home

You must be carrying a really big bag. I have tried the X25, I don't like the inconvenience