How to connect a 3g beeline modem. Beeline modem. Setting up for maximum speed

One of the popular ways to access the Internet from a computer or laptop has recently become mobile networks and in particular the Beeline operator network, which can be accessed using a USB modem. Wireless mobile Internet is advantageous in that the user is not tied to one place and can access the Internet from anywhere there is mobile network coverage.

Today, Beeline provides customers with a wide range of different modems that support modern mobile communication standards - 3G and 4G. They differ not only in shape, color and price, but also in characteristics. And, in order to choose the right USB device for accessing the Internet, you first need to understand their features.

3G modems from Beeline

Despite the fact that a 4G network has been available in Russia for a long time, many subscribers use the 3G network, which provides Internet access at speeds of up to 21.6 Mbit/s. The advantages of a 3G USB modem include low price and the ability to work across most of Russia (the coverage of this network is many times greater than that of others).

The main disadvantage of 3G is the low access speed, which is superior to 2G networks, but significantly inferior to the new generation 4G and 4G+. Currently, it is almost impossible to find a Beeline 3G USB modem for sale, they have been discontinued for a long time, but if you have an old modem lying around, it will successfully work in all networks at its maximum speed.

4G modems from Beeline

Unlimited Internet is maximized when using a 4G modem, which can be inserted into a laptop or computer and enjoy network access at speeds of up to 150 Mbit/sec. Besides high speed network access, a USB modem operating on a 4G network has other advantages:

Ability to work in networks of all generations - 2G, 3G and 4G at the highest possible speed.
Most models offer a Wi-Fi router function, which turns the modem into an access point for other devices.

Internet for Beeline USB modem

As a rule, when purchasing a USB modem in one of the operator’s offices or showrooms, it comes with a SIM card on which unlimited Internet is connected with a certain amount of traffic. If necessary, you can activate any tariff from the line of tariff plans “ALL!” on it: “ ”, “ ”, “

Beeline USB modem Internet at home and outside the home User Manual Contents Please note: Before you start using the modem, please read the system requirements on page 14 and the safety rules. When using the Beeline USB modem application, make sure that the modem is securely connected to your computer. Connecting a modem Application for the Beeline USB modem Internet access Account management Payment for services Checking the balance Determining the phone number of the SIM card Account details Payment methods Payment using Beeline payment cards Payment with a bank card Payment in cash At dealer offices and at bank cash desks Request money from another subscriber Additional features SMS communication Contacts Managing services and tariffs Subscriber service services Modem settings Information about the modem System requirements Rules for operating the modem 2 4 5 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 16 1 Connecting the modem Step 2. Connecting the modem to the computer Insert the modem's USB connector into any free USB port on the computer. To install the modem, follow the step-by-step instructions. She will help you make sure that you did everything correctly. Step 1. Install the SIM card Step 3. Install the application 1. Remove the modem cover. If the SIM card is already installed in the modem, proceed to step 2. 2. Insert the SIM card into the modem, following the indicated direction. Make sure the SIM card is fully seated. If automatic installation of the application does not start, perform the installation manually: 3. Close the modem cover. 1 2 3 We recommend using the SIM card that comes with the modem. 2 Installation of the application for the Beeline USB modem will begin automatically after a while. Wait for the installer to launch and follow its prompts. During installation, do not disconnect the modem's connection to the computer. Open the My Computer window. To do this, double-click on “My Computer” on your desktop. If the "My Computer" icon at work, click the Desk button, there is no "Start" icon in the lower left corner of the screen and find "My Computer" in the pop-up. menu icon In the “My Computer” window, open the disk called “Beeline”. On some computers, due to security settings, the disk name may not be read. If there is no disk named “Beeline” in the “My Computer” window, open the newly appeared external disk (for example, “CD drive E”). In the window that opens, find the AutoRun.exe file and run it. Next, follow the installation program prompts and do not disconnect the modem’s connection to the computer. 3 Application for Beeline USB modem Launch the application for Beeline USB modem. To do this, find the application icon on your computer’s desktop and double-click on it. 2. The services panel is designed to select services available in the active section. 3. The work area is intended for calling the selected service. 4. The status bar shows: Internet connection status; data reception and transmission speed; cellular network connection status; signal level. Accessing the Internet Step 1. Activating the balance Activating the starting amount is necessary if you have installed the application for the Beeline USB modem for the first time and want to start working on the Internet. 1.1Go to the “Account Management” section in the main menu of the application. 1. The main menu is designed to navigate through the sections: Connection 4 Connecting and disconnecting the Internet 1.2Select the “Starting Balance Activation” service. 1.3Click the “Activate” button and wait for the system to respond that the starting amount has been successfully activated. Account management Top up your balance and manage services Step 2. Connect to the Internet Communication Send and receive SMS, manage contacts 2.1 Go to the “Connection” section in the main menu of the application. Statistics Details of received and sent Internet traffic 2.2Click the “Connect” button. In a few seconds, your computer will connect to the Internet. Settings Configuring modem operating parameters, information about the modem Help Help system for working with the application 2.3 On the desktop of your computer, find the browser icon (most often it is Internet Explorer, indicated by the icon), double-click on it with the mouse. 5 2.4 After launching the browser, enter www.beeline.ru in the “Address” field. If you see the Beeline home page in the browser window, the connection was successful. If you bought the Beeline USB modem kit not in a communication store, then access to other pages on the Internet, except for sections of the site www.modem.beeline.ru, will be blocked until the contract is registered by you yourself (see. step 3). Step 3. Self-registration (required if the kit was not purchased at a communication store) 3.1 After you have successfully completed the previous 2 steps, manually type the address www.modem in the address bar of your Internet browser. beeline.ru and go to the “Registration” section. 3.2Using the prompts on the page, carefully fill out all fields of the registration form. Within 30 minutes from the end of registration you will be provided with Internet access. Step 4. Exiting the Internet 4.1 To exit the Internet in the Beeline USB modem program, go to the “Connection” section and click the “Disconnect” button. Account management Payment for services To pay for Internet access, check your balance, change the tariff plan or connect to additional services, use the services of the “Account Management” section in the main menu of the application. The following payment methods are available in the interface: Beeline payment cards; using the Mobile Payment service; by requesting money from another subscriber; for other payment methods, see page 9. Checking your balance The fee for using the Beeline USB modem service will be debited from your account monthly. The “My Balance” service will help you control expenses and monitor the balance of Internet traffic. Go to the “Account Management” section in the main menu of the application. Select the “My Balance” service and click the “Check Balance” button. Wait for the system to respond about the value Money on the account and the balance of Internet traffic. Please note: Before you start using the Internet, you must top up your account with an amount not less than the monthly payment amount. The monthly payment will be debited on the night following the day the starting amount is activated. Until this moment, payment for the remote connection will be made per megabyte in accordance with your tariff plan. We recommend that you start using the modem the next day after activating the starting amount. 6 7 Determining the telephone number of a SIM card To pay for the Internet, to access the Beeline Internet service management system, as well as to send SMS messages to your modem, you need to know the telephone number of the SIM card installed in the modem. Go to the “Account Management” section in the main menu of the application. Select the “My Number” service and click the “Find out number” button. An SMS message with the SIM card phone number will be sent to your computer. SMS messages are located in the Communication section of the SMS tab in your Inbox. Remember or write down the received telephone number of your SIM card. Payment methods Payment using Beeline payment cards Buy one of the Beeline payment cards of any denomination (you pay with the same cards mobile communications), erase the protective layer, then activate it. Go to the “Account Management” section in the main menu of the application. Select the “Payment card activation” service. In the “Secret code” field, enter all the numbers secret code cards (no spaces or hyphens). After entering the number, click the “Activate” button. An SMS message will be sent to your computer indicating that the activated amount has been credited to your account. Invoice detailing Payment by bank card You can receive a detailed report on Internet traffic and SMS sent for the period you are interested in in the Beeline Internet service management system. To access this section you need a login and password. Internet payment At any time, you can top up the balance of your Beeline personal account or pay for the communication services of your loved ones with bank cards. Payment is made on the Beeline website. No registration required. Funds are credited online. Bank cards VISA and MasterCard are accepted for payment. Go to the “Account Management” section in the main menu of the application. Select the “Manage services via the Internet” service and click the “Get password” button. An SMS message with your login and password will be sent to your computer. Use them to log into the Beeline Internet service management system at https://uslugi.beeline.ru Please note: The https:// prefix in the address is required. It ensures that you access your data using a secure protocol. 8 Using the Mobile Payment service You don’t have to leave home if you need to top up your account. With the Mobile Payment service, you can regularly do this at any time through the convenient modem menu. Today, this opportunity is available to holders of plastic cards from Alfa Bank, Russian Standard and VTB 24*. If you are the owner of any of the listed cards, first register it through your bank's ATM. * The number of banks whose clients can top up their balances using bank cards without commission is increasing. For detailed information and the current list of banks, please visit www.beeline.ru -> Mobile Payment service, as well as at Beeline sales offices. 9 Via ATM Insert bank card to the ATM and enter your PIN. Select the “Payments” section, enter the phone number of your modem’s SIM card and the payment amount. Receive the receipt and keep it. Through the bank's Internet site Most banks give their clients the opportunity to manage their accounts through their Internet site, including paying for Internet access services. To pay for Beeline Internet, do the following: Check with the bank that issued your plastic card for the address of the website through which you can manage your account. Go to the bank’s website and select the “Payments” section in the “Payment for services” menu. Select the Beeline operator and indicate the telephone number of the SIM card of your modem. Payment in cash At store cash desks, gas stations, etc. Tell the cashier the phone number of your modem's SIM card. After payment, receive a receipt and keep it. Payment at dealer offices and at bank cash desks Receive and fill out a receipt in which you indicate the telephone number of the SIM card of your modem and the amount of payment. Receive the receipt and keep it. Requesting money from another subscriber You can ask another Beeline subscriber to top up your account with a payment card, in cash or by transferring money from his account. To ask another Beeline subscriber to top up your account, do the following: Go to the “Account Management” section in the main menu of the application. Select the “Ask another subscriber for money” service. In the “Subscriber number” field, enter the number of the subscriber you are asking to top up your account. The number must be dialed in the format without the eight, for example: 9034124060. After entering the number, click the “Request” button. The recipient of the request will receive an SMS message on your behalf with the text: “This subscriber asks you to top up his account.” You will also be notified by SMS about the delivery of your request. Please note: You can ask for money from another subscriber no more than 5 times a day (per day the time interval is taken from 00:00 to 24:00 Moscow time). 10 11 Additional features This section provides short description additional features when using a USB modem. More detailed information can be obtained in the USB modem menu (in the “Help” section) or on the website www.modem.beeline.ru. SMS communication To communicate with your friends, use the services available in the Beeline USB modem program, in the “Communication” section. Contacts If you often exchange SMS messages with a certain circle of interlocutors, save their numbers in your contacts list. Management of services and tariffs The Beeline USB modem has additional features and services that you can connect yourself. You will find a description of the services available on your tariff plan on the website http://modem.beeline.ru in the “Services” section. Subscriber services Restoring a lost SIM card You can get a new SIM card if you have blocked or lost your old one. Blocking a SIM card number You can block a SIM card phone number if you have lost your SIM card or plan to temporarily not use the modem. Modem settings The “Settings” section contains configuration parameters for your modem. Don't change them unless absolutely necessary. Please read the descriptions of these settings carefully before changing them. In the “Settings” menu item you can also change the program’s operating mode. “Light” mode allows you to connect to the Internet and uses a minimum amount of your computer’s resources for its work. In the “Light” program mode, it is possible to return to the Main program mode. Changing the tariff plan You can switch to any of the tariff plans of the Beeline USB modem product at any time. You will find a description of tariff plans and tariff conditions on the website http://modem.beeline.ru in the “Tariffs” section. 12 13 Information about the modem Modem equipment USB modem Beeline SIM card with tariff plan Subscriber directory Warranty card Modem technical characteristics Note on system requirements: Inappropriate system configuration can degrade the performance of your computer with a modem. For operating system For Windows XP, it is recommended to install Service Pack 2 or higher. For Windows 2000 operating systems, it is recommended to install Service Pack 4 or higher. For the Windows Vista operating system, it is recommended to install Service Pack 1. Operation in the HSDPA/UMTS bands at 2100 MHz and EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). Data reception speed in HSDPA/UMTS mode is up to 7.2 Mbit/s while sending data up to 5.76 Mbit/s. Data reception speed in EDGE/GPRS mode up to 236 kbit/s. Indication of connection status and signal strength. Compatible with computers equipped with Microsoft® Windows® (2000*, XP, Vista, 7) or MAC OS 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 operating systems. System requirements Central Processing Unit (CPU): Pentium 500 MHz or higher. RAM from 128 MB or higher. Operating System (OS): Windows 2000*, Windows XP, WindowsVista 32 bit/64 bit, Windows 7 or MAC OS 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6. Universal Serial Bus (USB) modem interface. 100 Megabytes of free hard disk space. Display resolution: at least 800 by 600. Additional information: To increase the speed of data reception and transmission, as well as to improve the quality of the modem, it is recommended to place the modem in the area of maximum cellular network signal, for example, near a window. To place the modem in the area of maximum cellular network signal, use a USB cable no more than three meters long. 14 15 Rules for operating the modem Always handle the modem and SIM card carefully, store them in places where there is no dirt and dust, and do not expose them to open flames or lit tobacco products. Always keep your modem dry. Do not drop, throw, or try to bend the modem. Do not scratch the modem or cover it with paint. Do not try to disassemble the modem. If this requirement is violated, the quality guarantee of the device is void. Only authorized personnel are authorized to do this. Maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 cm from your body when operating the modem. Store the modem at normal temperature. The modem can only operate at temperatures between -5°C and +55°C. Use only approved accessories. Do not connect the modem to incompatible products. Do not use the modem in places where it is unsafe or where its use is prohibited. To turn off your modem, first close all applications that use it, and then disconnect it from your computer. When using your modem, follow all local laws, regulations, rules, orders, signs and notices. Signs related to the use of mobile phones must also be observed, as they apply to other wireless equipment, including wireless communications devices. 16 Turn off the modem in areas where the atmosphere is potentially explosive. This rarely happens, but the computer can create sparks. Turn off your modem in areas where blasting is taking place. Radio controlled remote control devices are often used on construction sites for blasting purposes. Turn off your modem on airplanes. Wireless devices may cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow the instructions and rules of medical institutions. Turn off the modem when near medical equipment. Wireless communications devices may cause interference with pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, and other medical equipment. Turn off the modem near hearing aids. People who wear hearing aids may be exposed to interference near wireless communication devices. DO NOT ALLOW children to play with the modem. They could injure themselves or others, or accidentally damage the modem. The modem contains small parts with sharp edges; they can cause injury or choking. Do not use the modem while driving a car. The modem is immune to interference caused by audio signals. 17 Cleaning and Maintaining the Modem Certification Information Before cleaning or servicing the modem, close all applications running on the device and disconnect the modem from the computer. Clean the modem with a soft antistatic cloth. If the modem or any of its accessories does not work, contact an authorized service center for assistance. The Huawei E1800 subscriber terminal manufactured by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., designed to operate in the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800/900 and WCDMA/HSDPA 2100MHz standards, complies with Russian standards. Environmental protection Declaration of conformity registered with the Federal Antimonopoly Service: Registration No. D-MT-3055 dated 09/02/2009 Follow local regulations for the disposal of packaging materials, old wireless devices and their accessories. Please help recycle them. Validity period of the declaration: from 08/25/2009 to 08/24/2014. Certificate of conformity: No. ROSS CN.ML04.Н00461 Validity period: from 09/07/2009 to 09/06/2012. The Huawei E1800 subscriber terminal meets the requirements of regulatory documents: GOST R 51318.22-99 (cl. B), GOST R 51318.24-99 SIM card protection Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge when you remove or insert a SIM card. Do not touch the SIM card contacts. As a precaution, always handle the modem first before inserting or removing the SIM card. Rebooting after ESD The software will attempt to reset the connection if a severe ESD event causes the modem to reboot. If the software does not work after an ESD, restart the modem software. 18 The product was manufactured by order of VimpelCom OJSC by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Administration Building, Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, 518129, The People's Republic of China, www.huawei.com Apple logos, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and/or other Microsoft products mentioned in this manual and on the box are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft. 19 For notes You will find an electronic version of this guide in the “Help” section of the “Beeline” USB modem application. Customer service phone number 06 11 (from mobile phone"Beeline") 8-800-700-8000 (from a landline phone) 20

Using a Beeline USB modem allows you to access information at any convenient time. After purchasing a modem, you can safely enjoy watching movies at the dacha and send documents while traveling. Setting up the gadget is not difficult. Difficulties that arise are most often associated with equipment features or improper installation.

Connecting a modem is possible on most personal computers and tablets. The operating systems supported by the device are indicated on the packaging. The modem works on operating Windows systems older than XP, Mac 10.5, 10.6, 10.7. Beeline does not guarantee compatibility of the gadget with Linux OS.

The hardware requirements for stable operation of the device are not high. The modem will run on a Pentium 4 with a frequency of 1 GHz and 50 megabytes of free hard disk space.

Connecting a Beeline USB modem

When purchasing a modem, the salon consultants offer simultaneous connection to the optimal tariff plan. On Beeline you can use the Internet almost without restrictions Highway series tariffs. In showrooms, modems are sold with the ability to use 4G networks, which are the fourth generation of wireless communications.

After the first connection of the gadget to one of the available USB ports, the application is downloaded, and in some models it is offered to use the web interface. How to connect a 3G or 4G modem to work?

The network type is configured in the application. Go to the “Settings” tab and select “Network Settings” by default. After this, the Internet via the modem will use the most modern, stable signals. If the device connects to low-speed 2G networks, then force it to select networks latest generation Changing the network settings to “WCDMA and LTE only” will help.

Connect to a computer or laptop

After purchasing the device, owners may experience difficulties in how to connect the modem to a laptop and desktop computer running Windows 7-10. Sequence of actions to start working with the device:

Turn on the laptop and wait for the download to finish.
Connect the device to any USB connector.
If necessary, activate the SIM card in the device.
The system should automatically detect the modem as new disk, which can be seen in Explorer.
Equipment installation occurs automatically. If you have any difficulties, you can download the installer via Autorun.exe.
To start the Internet, you need to confirm your acceptance of the license and wait for the installation to complete. After the process is completed, an Internet connection shortcut should appear.

Connect to the tablet

To connect a 4G modem to your tablet, it’s also a good idea to first make sure that your tablet has USB or mini-USB inputs. If there is a difference in connectors between devices, an adapter will help. The easiest way to fine-tune Beeline is from a computer, and then reconnect the gadget to the tablet. For the Internet to work, you will need to specify in the tablet settings mobile network type and connect the device. In most cases, the configuration of authorized Beeline devices occurs automatically.

How to configure and install drivers for the modem

Loading software and drivers occurs immediately after connecting the device. The program provided by Beeline for setting up an Internet connection via a modem has an intuitive interface, which allows you to set up a 4G USB modem from Beeline on a computer or laptop yourself, without the involvement of specialists. Software update files can be found on the Beeline website.

For subscribers who need stable, inexpensive access to the network without being tied to a specific location or Wi-Fi access points, who use the Internet not only at home or in the office, tariff plans for a USB modem will be of interest. Favorable rates for a fixed subscription fee they offer unlimited Internet at high speed, both in the usual 3G network and in the new super-fast 4G LTE format.

Beeline 3G and 4G modem tariffs for unlimited Internet for laptop

For USB modems, the most suitable tariff plans are the “Everything” line and the “Internet Forever” tariff.

“All for...” tariffs include a large volume mobile traffic, quite sufficient for a modem, only the subscription fee for them is high, because this line is also designed for long conversations and frequent SMS sending. But to any of the Beeline tariffs in the “Everything” line you can connect high-speed Internet at 4G and 4G+ speeds for free.

A simple basic one is perfect for these purposes. tariff plan" ". The rest of the “Everything” line offers are less interesting for use on a USB modem, due to the high cost and large quantity options not used on the modem.

The speed of 4G Internet is 5 times higher than in 3G networks, and 4G+, available for Moscow, is 20 times higher compared to a standard 3G network.

The most optimal Beeline tariff plan for using a USB modem on a 3G or 4G network is “Internet Forever”. There is no subscription fee, it is not burdened with any additional payments, and you can connect to it any “ ” service depending on your Internet needs. The Highway family of options from 8GB and above is ideal for a computer or laptop.

Highway 8 GB with a subscription fee of 600 rubles per month;
Highway 12 GB for 700 rubles per month;
Highway 20 GB. Subscription fee – 1200 rubles.

The Highway service can be connected to any tariff without a monthly fee.

After the traffic is consumed, the speed will be reduced to 64 kilobits per second, unless the option is enabled on the tariff.

How to change the tariff on a Beeline USB modem?

Changing the tariff plan on the modem is possible either with the help of a specialist, by contacting him personally in the office, or by calling 0611, or independently, using your Personal Account on the Beeline website or the “USB Beeline” application installed on your computer.

When communicating with the operator, you will need to provide him with information about the owner of the modem - personal account number and passport details. In the USB Beeline application, to change the tariff plan, you need to find the Account Management section, then - Change tariff plan, and select a tariff there. To switch to, you can also use the command *110*999# by typing it in the modem program. After that, in the section Connecting and disconnecting services, you can activate the desired option from the Highway family using the following commands:

For those who want to enjoy free and unlimited access to the network in 4G or 4G+ format under the promotion until the end of the year, you must complete the following steps:

Buy a USB modem with support for 4G or 4G+ networks at the Beeline store
Change a standard 3G SIM card to 4G for free through your operator, while maintaining the number.
Go to Personal account or the Beeline USB application for the “All for 200” tariff plan. Internet at 4G speed will be connected automatically within the coverage area of the 4G network.

The Beeline operator boasts good access speed mobile internet. It is not surprising that it attracts many subscribers who need high-speed access to the network. In order to ensure a stable Internet connection, we need to configure the Beeline modem so that its control program contains the correct settings.

Special attention should be paid to the location of the modem– this will increase the stability of signal reception. In this review, we will look at several issues - how to enter manual profile settings, how to install software and drivers, and how to get the highest possible access speed. We will also publish a list of parameters for Beeline’s Internet profile.

When purchasing a modem from Beeline at the operator’s office, you should immediately ask the consultant to connect one of the “Highway” tariff options, which provide up to 20 GB of traffic during the day and unlimited access at night. After signing the contract and making all the necessary payments, we go home and begin connecting to the Internet.

In order to set up a Beeline modem on a laptop, you need to turn on the laptop and wait until the operating system loads completely. After this, we connect the Beeline modem to the laptop into one of the free USB ports - the installation of drivers will begin, and after a few minutes we will find a new optical disk in the system. Don't be scared - this is absolutely normal. If autorun does not work, go to the disk that appears and run the Autorun.exe file there.

Next, the installation of the control program will begin. We agree to the license agreement, make sure the installation path is correct, after which automatic installation of the device will begin. There will be a pause during the installation process - the installation of the drivers for the modem itself will begin, and notifications about installed drivers and devices will begin to appear in the system tray (where the clock is ticking and icons of some running programs hang). After a couple of minutes, the installation of the control program and drivers will be completed, and we can begin connecting to the Internet.

Software setup

During the installation of the control program, it will contain Internet profile settings for accessing the Beeline network. If we go to the program settings, we will see the following parameters there:

Profile name – Beeline Internet;
Access point – internet.beeline.ru;
The dial-up number is *99#;
Login and password – beeline.

If necessary, we can create profiles here for other SIM cards(provided that the purchased modem has been subjected to the unlocking procedure).

If after installing the control program you do not find an active profile, you can create it yourself by specifying the parameters published above.

Setting up for maximum speed

Is the Internet barely crawling? Does the indicator indicate that the modem is constantly switching to low-speed 2G networks? Then let's overclock the modem to maximum speed. If we recall the principles of operation of cellular networks, we find out that mobile devices always connect to base stations with the strongest signal. Even if WCDMA priority is set in the modem settings, then if there is a strong signal from 2G networks, the device will constantly switch to low-speed networks.

In order to overclock the modem to maximum, you need to disconnect from the Internet and go into the settings of the control program. Here we check the box “Only WCDMA” (or “Only WCDMA and LTE” for modems that support 4G networks). After this, we wait for the modem to register in the high-speed network and click on the connect button - the speed will become noticeably higher! By the way, to improve the effect, try installing the modem closer to the window - there the signal strength may be higher.