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8ube:
How do you get another sim card for the ODU then? I'm guessing that's having one physical sim and then the e-sim that already comes with it when you purchase the router from Airtel?

You can purchase another one if you want to

Anyone using this how do you check your data balance I don find the option tire I no see am

pheranme9:
Anyone using this how do you check your data balance I don find the option tire I no see am

This is the one I use , it lacks a lot of options/features.
Use the mobile app, that’s what I use.

Hullabaloon:
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

Activate it to 4g or 3g and lock to band7... It works like magic, at least more better than 2mbps

pheranme9:
Anyone using this how do you check your data balance I don find the option tire I no see am

Data balance as hw? Are U not using the unlimited

akinremedy:
it was exactly what i did. It wasn't just a thought. This is my second week running

Please does it have to be a data/router sim or just any normal airtel sim?

My ODU router came with the ESIM and has never worked, Airtel keeps saying they are working to fix it but 7 days have been wasted on my subscription already.

pheranme9:
anyone using unlimited on this androidbox??

This is the one that does not support Netflix right? Get the newer one and ensure 4G is good in your area before purchasing it.

I meant data usage actually

Mykcool:
This is the one I use , it lacks a lot of options/features.
Use the mobile app, that’s what I use.

Him2025:
Please does it have to be a data/router sim or just any normal airtel sim?

My ODU router came with the ESIM and has never worked, Airtel keeps saying they are working to fix it but 7 days have been wasted on my subscription already.

it's the normal sim but after the swap, it'll turn into that same ODU sim. I'll advise you don't do a sim swap until it starts to work on your ODU. Let Airtel activate it first on their end

Him2025:
Please does it have to be a data/router sim or just any normal airtel sim?

My ODU router came with the ESIM and has never worked, Airtel keeps saying they are working to fix it but 7 days have been wasted on my subscription already.

Same happened at my end, mine took almost 2 weeks before it started working. I saw on the 10th days of calling and visiting their office, the number of lights on the odu has increased from 2 to 4 which means their is now data network on it, yet it still didn't work. Even from their end, they got no clue on why it's not working.
So I tinkered with it that night, went to the settings, under sim, changed inner(e) sim to external sim and it started working automatically. You might try that and see if it works
Already, have registered for the newer zte because I grew out of patience with it. They brought the white one yesterday and both are working. Have compared their performance. Now I have the older zlt which started working almost 2 weeks and the newer white zte

My interim observation: The older zlt has better IDU, i usually get better upload speeds compared to the newer one. and the range is better, covers every part of my flat. The newer one seems to get better latency for example in CODM, I was getting 32-47ms, while the zlt is a bit higher at 38-50ms. but in gameplay no noticable difference.
Also the zte speeds drop the moment I step outside my flat. Same doesn't happen with the zlt unless I move a considerable distance away. Maybe the WiFi 6 on it has anything to do with that.

In all, I will keep monitoring both performance to know which I will keep.

dustmalik:
This man, you have been making enquiries about this ODU for more than a month now. By now you even have more information about the ODU than some people who have actually acquired it. You better buy it before they increase the price 😂

no be every 1 can cough out 25 or 30k at once without going hungry lol...

ZLT routers out perform ZTE.
My X25 pro beats my ODU ZTE, despite the ODU having 50mbps and having more signal strength.

Peterlove11:
Same happened at my end, mine took almost 2 weeks before it started working. I saw on the 10th days of calling and visiting their office, the number of lights on the odu has increased from 2 to 4 which means their is now data network on it, yet it still didn't work. Even from their end, they got no clue on why it's not working.
So I tinkered with it that night, went to the settings, under sim, changed inner(e) sim to external sim and it started working automatically. You might try that and see if it works
Already, have registered for the newer zte because I grew out of patience with it. They brought the white one yesterday and both are working. Have compared their performance. Now I have the older zlt which started working almost 2 weeks and the newer white zte

My interim observation: The older zlt has better IDU, i usually get better upload speeds compared to the newer one. and the range is better, covers every part of my flat. The newer one seems to get better latency for example in CODM, I was getting 32-47ms, while the zlt is a bit higher at 38-50ms. but in gameplay no noticable difference.
Also the zte speeds drop the moment I step outside my flat. Same doesn't happen with the zlt unless I move a considerable distance away. Maybe the WiFi 6 on it has anything to do with that.

In all, I will keep monitoring both performance to know which I will keep.

Have you tried(is it possible?) to use the ZLT IDU with the ZTE ODU?

I suppose the major problem of the ZTE will be the indoor unit whose specs I don't know. The zte odu, it is said, is a cat 7 device with AI capabilities (whatever that means).

Is the ZTE IDU not a Cat 6 device though?

NSEstudent:
Have you tried(is it possible?) to use the ZLT IDU with the ZTE ODU?

I suppose the major problem of the ZTE will be the indoor unit whose specs I don't know. The zte odu, it is said, is a cat 7 device with AI capabilities (whatever that means).

Is the ZTE IDU not a Cat 6 device though?

I tried it, it didn't work. Concerning the zte IDU, I feel it's WiFi 5 since not much info as regards specs was provided

Peterlove11:
I tried it, it didn't work. Concerning the zte IDU, I feel it's WiFi 5 since not much info as regards specs was provided

That's a downgrade since the other one is Wifi 6

Peterlove11:
I tried it, it didn't work. Concerning the zte IDU, I feel it's WiFi 5 since not much info as regards specs was provided

I see.

When I googled MF296A (from G5+MF296A) alone, which I think is the IDU, it shows a 4G router. It is not exactly the same product code, however. The router is a cat 6 device though but that modem that comes as the IDU in the G5+MF296A combo is not well known.

You may need to reconfirm. My Samsung phone will always indicate which category of Wi-Fi it is connected to.

Peterlove11:
Same happened at my end, mine took almost 2 weeks before it started working. I saw on the 10th days of calling and visiting their office, the number of lights on the odu has increased from 2 to 4 which means their is now data network on it, yet it still didn't work. Even from their end, they got no clue on why it's not working.
So I tinkered with it that night, went to the settings, under sim, changed inner(e) sim to external sim and it started working automatically. You might try that and see if it works
Already, have registered for the newer zte because I grew out of patience with it. They brought the white one yesterday and both are working. Have compared their performance. Now I have the older zlt which started working almost 2 weeks and the newer white zte

My interim observation: The older zlt has better IDU, i usually get better upload speeds compared to the newer one. and the range is better, covers every part of my flat. The newer one seems to get better latency for example in CODM, I was getting 32-47ms, while the zlt is a bit higher at 38-50ms. but in gameplay no noticable difference.
Also the zte speeds drop the moment I step outside my flat. Same doesn't happen with the zlt unless I move a considerable distance away. Maybe the WiFi 6 on it has anything to do with that.

In all, I will keep monitoring both performance to know which I will keep.

I have tried the sim switch option in the ODU and it didn’t work too. There is no internal or external option in mine. Trust me I have tinkered with everything. Even Airtel can’t seem to diagnose the problem, I am tired of calling the centre I got it from or contacting support.


I have no experience with the ZLT router but like others on TikTok, they get better upload speed but latency is bad so they have to change apn settings. I got the ZTE white box version so that’s the latest with bigger battery.

I will keep observing this week to see what changes.

akinremedy:
it's the normal sim but after the swap, it'll turn into that same ODU sim. I'll advise you don't do a sim swap until it starts to work on your ODU. Let Airtel activate it first on their end

Thank you very much, I was hoping the sim swap will force activate the data but I guess I have to wait it out.

Peterlove11:
I tried it, it didn't work. Concerning the zte IDU, I feel it's WiFi 5 since not much info as regards specs was provided

I just saw a video on TikTok where the guy tested the new ZTE IDU with a samsung phone and I can can confirm it's WiFi 5.

saint2ace:
I just saw a video on TikTok where the guy tested the new ZTE IDU with a samsung phone and I can can confirm it's WiFi 5.

Omoo, Airtel self

Why downgrade the IDU?

Anyway, how much of a difference would it make in practical terms?

Also, any test as to whether the ZLT ODU is superior to that of the ZTE?

While the Airtel ODU might be good for some, unfortunately it's not good enough for me as lack of network for 4 days & counting has resulted in me being unable to meet up with important work deadlines. At the end of the day I just went with Starlink.

Airtel, same old same old. I wish you guys the best. Adios !

pheranme9:
I meant data usage actually

It doesn’t show data usage, I have been looking for it also.
Part of the reason I said it lacks some features/options

Airtel o! Mtn o!! Both threads complain just full am

Mykcool:
Airtel o! Mtn o!! Both threads complain just full am

Including the MTN FibreX you mean?

My zlt new model was installed for me yesterday and the network was fair because my area is most of the time with 4+G but I can confirm that when I separated the IDU from the power bank and powered it separately with a spare rechargeable fan 12V 2A adapter, the signal went up and also experienced the 5G signal

Mykcool:
It doesn’t show data usage, I have been looking for it also.
Part of the reason I said it lacks some features/options

I don’t think I’m ever letting go of my X25 pro. It think this is one of the best and greatest routers Airtel has ever launched.

And the icing on the cake is I’ve had mine unlocked and can use all network.

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

bbally:
My zlt new model was installed for me yesterday and the network was fair because my area is most of the time with 4+G but I can confirm that when I separated the IDU from the power bank and powered it separately with a spare rechargeable fan 12V 2A adapter, the signal went up and also experienced the 5G signal

ZLT or ZTE?

Is it not the one inscribed G5+MF296A?

A picture will help.

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

quit Internet 🗑️👋

Unfaized:
While the Airtel ODU might be good for some, unfortunately it's not good enough for me as lack of network for 4 days & counting has resulted in me being unable to meet up with important work deadlines. At the end of the day I just went with Starlink.

Airtel, same old same old. I wish you guys the best. Adios !

how much is starlink

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

If your device is the old ODU (Zlt) you can try connecting the device directly to power rather than use the ordinary battery.

Talking from experience.

I used the Airtel ODU battery on my old Hertz 6 router and I got close to 8hrs battery life it's really incredibly. Note the old oval router I have removed the battery inside so I'm using purely the external battery pack alone. 5000mah.