Rakuten Mobile× Comfortable Wi-Fi life with a mobile router: The story of 2.4GHz for a stable connection
A life where you don't have an optical line at home and use the Internet with a mobile router + Rakuten mobile line.
I was worried about whether I could really use it comfortably in such an environment, but I was able to achieve stable communication just by connecting in the 2.4GHz band.
This time, we will introduce the actual experience and the recommended routers that are actually used.
Can I live with Rakuten Mobile + router configuration?
The online environment this time is as follows:
- Line: Rakuten Mobile (UN-LIMIT VII)
- Device: +F FS050W (SIM-free mobile router)
- Connection: Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz switchable)
Rakuten Mobile has different communication quality depending on the area, but where I live, the signal is good even indoors.
By combining a router that can be used just by inserting a SIM card, we have created an environment where we do not have any problems with daily communication even if we do not have an optical line.
At first, it was "5GHz"→ For some reason it was unstable...
When I first started using the router, I connected Wi-Fi in the 5GHz band.
The communication speed is fast, but I felt the following instability.
- Page loading stops sometimes
- Videos can be choppy
- Connection is broken due to distance or wall effects
Solution: Stable when you switch to 2.4GHz!
I tried switching to 2.4GHz and connecting, and it was surprisingly stable!
Although the speed has dropped slightly, the communication is no longer interrupted, and it is comfortable to watch videos and update blogs.
Each frequency band has the following characteristics:
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5GHz
・Fast communication speed
・Suitable for use at close range
・Vulnerable to obstacles such as walls and furniture -
2.4GHz
・Communication speed is slightly slower
・Radio waves can easily reach far distances
・Easy to stabilize even over walls
If you use it in a house with many walls or away from the router, I realized that 2.4GHz is more stable.
Mobile Router in Action
I am using this SIM-free mobile router.
You can also switch the Wi-Fi band from the settings screen, and it is very convenient that the strength and remaining amount of the signal are displayed on the screen.
It is small but solidly built, and can be operated stationarily with USB-C power.
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How to Set Up the +F FS050W
This model is also very convenient for "stationary operation". You can use it more comfortably by setting the following settings.
- If you connect it to a power source with USB-C, it will automatically turn on.
→ You don't have to manually turn it on every time. - You can set sleep mode to off.
→ Communication cannot be lost even if left for a long time, so it is safe for telework and video playback. - SSID, password, and Wi-Fi bands (2.4GHz/5GHz) can also be easily switched from the console menu.
→ You can complete it only on the main unit without logging in to the settings screen.
It is practical enough not only as a mobile router, but also as a "simple router for your home".
Tips for Choosing a Mobile Router
If you want to use the Internet stably with Rakuten Mobile, choosing a router is also important.
- Models that can manually switch Wi-Fi frequencies are safe
- Choose a model with easy-to-understand USB-C powering/tethering settings.
- 5G-Compatible Models
The +F FS050W has a compact package of all the necessary functions, making it a perfect choice for the first time.
Summary: Comfortable online life is possible with Rakuten Mobile
- Even without a fixed line, you can live with Rakuten Mobile + router
- If communication is unstable, the key is to try a 2.4GHz connection.
- By choosing the router and connection method that suits your environment, you can create a stress-free internet environment.
Conclusion
The anxiety of "Rakuten Mobile is enough" is There are many parts that you won't know until you actually use it.
However, the experience of stabilizing just by switching frequency bands like this one will surely be helpful to someone.
Why not make good use of your mobile router and cheap SIM to get a flexible and comfortable online life?