Q11: E5331'S Wi-Fi Signal Is Always Weak - Huawei E5331 Faqs

E5331 FAQs
check. If E5331 still cannot camp on the network, please contact with your device provider.
5. Login Web UI to check whether E5331 has been set to 2G only mode. If your E5331 has been set
to 2G only, please select the 3G only option in the drop down menu.
Q11: E5331's Wi-Fi signal is always weak
A:
1. When E5331 using it's battery power, in order to save energy for longer run-time E5331 will
lower down its transmit power ,so Wi-Fi signal is weaker compare with powered by USB or power
adapter. Connect E5331 to power adapter or with USB cable to a running computer's USB port
will enhance E5331's Wi-Fi signal strength.
2. Keep E5331 at least 3 to 6 feet away from other electrical devices which may create RF signal
and cause interference (for example, microwave oven, TVs, cordless/cellular phones, baby
monitors or wireless speakers). If you needn't using any of those devices when you want to
connect Internet, please turn it off.
3. Wi-Fi covered range of E5331 is according to its power supply mode and its using environment. In
Idea clear square area the Wi-Fi covered range of E5331 showed below:
Use power adapter: 100m (328ft)
Use USB cable connect: 20m (66ft)
Use battery supply: 10m (33ft)
4. In actual use Wi-Fi covered range maybe different from idea square area, it decided by the
environment you use. The closer to E5331, the stronger Wi-Fi signal you get. And every obstacle
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