How to Set Up Your Mweb 5G Router
To set up your Mweb 5G router, insert your nano-SIM into the slot on the bottom of the router, place it near a window and plug it in. Connect to the router's WiFi (details on the label underneath), go to 192.168.0.1 and log in with the admin password on the label. Under Network, Mobile Network, switch the mode to Manual and add a new APN: Profile Name "Mweb 5G", APN "mweb", username and password blank, Authentication type "NONE", PDP Type "IPv4v6". Save, restart the router and wait 3 to 5 minutes, then test a few spots to find the strongest signal.
Setting up takes about 15 minutes. You'll need to add the APN yourself, and placement matters most: 5G is far more sensitive to walls and obstacles than LTE, so a few metres can make a big difference.
Before You Start
What You Need
- Your ZTE G5TS 5G router and its power adapter
- Your Mweb 5G SIM card (nano-SIM size)
- A phone or laptop to log in to the router
- A spot near a window, as high up as practical
Set Up Your Router
Insert Your SIM
With the router unplugged, turn it over and insert your nano-SIM into the SIM slot on the bottom until it clicks into place.
Place and Power On Your Router
Put the router near a window, as high up as practical, and away from walls, TVs and metal objects. Plug the power adapter into the Power port on the back, then into the wall.
Connect to the Router's WiFi
On your phone or laptop, connect to the router's WiFi. The WiFi name and password are on the label underneath the router.
Add the Mweb APN
Your router doesn't come with the APN set up, so you'll need to add it. Go to
192.168.0.1, log in with the admin password on the label, and follow how to set up your Mweb Comsol 5G APN.Restart and Wait
Restart the router and give it 3 to 5 minutes to connect to the 5G network.
Find the Best Spot
Check your signal strength (see below) and try a few positions. Keep the spot with the strongest reading.
Don't press the Reset button on the bottom of the router. It restores factory settings and deletes your APN, so you'd need to add it again.
Where Should I Put My 5G Router?
- Near a window: glass lets more signal through than brick.
- High up: a shelf beats the floor.
- Try a few spots: signal can change a lot between rooms.
- Clear of obstacles: keep it away from walls, TVs, fridges and metal objects.
Trees, hills, nearby buildings and bad weather can also affect your signal.
How Do I Check My Signal Strength?
Log in to your router at 192.168.0.1 and find the signal details. Look for the RSRP value. The closer the number is to zero, the stronger your signal.
| RSRP reading | Signal | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| -80 dBm or better | Excellent | You're all set |
| -80 to -90 dBm | Good | You're all set |
| -90 to -100 dBm | Fair | Try a few other spots |
| Worse than -100 dBm | Poor | Move closer to a window or higher up |
Move the router, wait a minute, then check the reading again. Keep the spot with the number closest to zero.
A strong signal doesn't always mean top speed. Network traffic in your area, especially in the evening, can also affect your speed.
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