Power supply/Router/WiFi/Buffering

[BobRivers]

Hi I recently purchased a Teltonika RUT360 router along with a Mimo Poynting 5-1. I was hoping to power the router using a 12V supply which I have done using a POWER CABLE WITH 4-WAY SCREW TERMINAL Order code: PR2FK20M from Teltonika. I run a firestick in my TV when I use the mains 240 power supply that was supplied with the RUT360 in streams the firestick with ease but when I connect using the 12V supply it buffers constantly? Has anybody experienced this or can provide a solution as to why this would happen. I have contacted Teltonika tech support and hope to hear back but was wondering if any of the real guru's on routers/power/wifi would be able to provide any answers?

Help would be very much appreciated.

 

[JockandRita]

Hi I recently purchased a Teltonika RUT360 router along with a Mimo Poynting 5-1. I was hoping to power the router using a 12V supply which I have done using a POWER CABLE WITH 4-WAY SCREW TERMINAL Order code: PR2FK20M from Teltonika. I run a firestick in my TV when I use the mains 240 power supply that was supplied with the RUT360 in streams the firestick with ease but when I connect using the 12V supply it buffers constantly? Has anybody experienced this or can provide a solution as to why this would happen. I have contacted Teltonika tech support and hope to hear back but was wondering if any of the real guru's on routers/power/wifi would be able to provide any answers?

Help would be very much appreciated.

Is there enough power from the 12v socket to power the router, as in amps? If yes, is the 12v cable rated high enough for the job?
Have you tried the Firestick on it's own USB power supply, rather than that of the TV, which often isn't powerful enough?

Good luck sorting it out. Bob

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Googlebot]

That’s odd, I have a Teltonika and it works on anything from 13 to 9 volts. They have a very good voltage range.

Do you have a dodgy connection on the lead nd have you checked the router isn’t constantly in and off?

 

[JockandRita]

Another thought Bob, ie, are other devices getting a signal from the router? If not, there is your answer, ie, no wifi signal, or not connected.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[BobRivers]

Thanks for getting back to me. I have 12.4V supply to the router when metered I will check out the amperage. Cable I believe is good quality with good insulation. I have powered the firestick on its own mains supply and it was fine. I will try the connections tomorrow and maybe remake. I have good faith in Poynting and Teltonika and think streaming is the way forward instead on analogue signals. I will keep trying to see if i can find out why this is happening. Thanks guys.

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[BobRivers]

Another thought Bob, ie, are other devices getting a signal from the router? If not, there is your answer, ie, no wifi signal, or not connected.

Cheers,

Jock.

Other devices able to connect and surf the net. I'll keep trying Jock. Thanks bud.

 

[JockandRita]

I too use a Poynting, but a 3-1 as I wasn't bothered about bringing in WiFi or GPS.
It was connected to a Hauwei MiFi, then a ZTE MiFi, but now connected to a Netgear MR2 Router, which is the best yet. All were/are 12v USB powered.

The Firestick didn't like the USB power source from the TV, so after providing it's own supply, it has worked faultlessly, and only buffers when there is a problem with the wifi signal.....................but not since the Netgear M2 Router has been installed.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[DBK]

Buffering is a sign of a slow connection. The router will run from as little as 9 volts and the power consumption is very low so I can't see how the power supply will be the problem.

I would look at the signal/internet side of things. You could connect a phone or tablet to the WiFi and run a speed test. I use the Ookla app but there will be others and once you have done this you should have a better idea what is going on.

 

[Gromett]

If there is noise on the supply this may cause the problem especially if you are connecting directly to the battery Things like 12v motors, inverters etc can all put noise back onto the power line.
For instance, fridge pump (if compressor type) and water pump. Cheap chinese inverters are known to put hash/noise back onto the DC supply. As this is a square wave base the harmonics are wide and powerful.

I am not saying this is the cause, but it might be worth adding a regulated supply from the battery to power sensitive equipment.

 

[BobRivers]

Buffering is a sign of a slow connection. The router will run from as little as 9 volts and the power consumption is very low so I can't see how the power supply will be the problem.

I would look at the signal/internet side of things. You could connect a phone or tablet to the WiFi and run a speed test. I use the Ookla app but there will be others and once you have done this you should have a better idea what is going on.

Thanks for the help guys. 13.9V from my 12V supply and 11.9V from the mains. DBK I think you were right and it might have been a signal issue as its all working perfectly fine today

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[JockandRita]

DBK I think you were right and it might have been a signal issue as its all working perfectly fine today

Another thought Bob, ie, are other devices getting a signal from the router? If not, there is your answer, ie, no wifi signal, or not connected.

Similar or the same Bob?

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[BobRivers]

Quick update.

I was away for a few nights in Moffat and had no problems with the Wifi or Router. I was able to watch the Rugby, F1 and Football with no buffering. I did a speed test to see what we were getting and it averaged about 5mb's. Not super fast but enough for my viewing.

I'm happy with that guys.

Cheers.