How to Set Up Your Webafrica 5G Router
To set up your Webafrica 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 "Webafrica 5G", APN "webafrica", 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 add the APN yourself, and the secret sauce is placement: 5G is much fussier about walls and obstacles than LTE, so moving your router a few metres can make a real difference.
Before you start
What you'll need
- Your ZTE G5TS 5G router and its power adapter
- Your Webafrica 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 you can manage
Set up your router
Pop in your SIM
With the router unplugged, flip it over and slide your nano-SIM into the SIM slot on the bottom until it clicks.
Find it a good home and power up
Put the router near a window, as high up as you can, 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. You'll find the WiFi name and password on the label underneath the router.
Add the Webafrica 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 Webafrica Comsol 5G APN.Restart and wait
Restart the router and give it 3 to 5 minutes to connect to the 5G network.
Find the sweet spot
Check your signal strength (see below) and try a few positions. Keep the spot with the strongest reading.
Steer clear of the Reset button on the bottom. It restores factory settings and wipes your APN, so you'd have to add it again.
Where should I put my 5G router?
- Near a window: glass lets more signal through than brick.
- Up high: a shelf beats the floor every time.
- Try a few spots: signal can change a lot from room to room.
- Clear of clutter: keep it away from walls, TVs, fridges and metal objects.
Trees, hills, nearby buildings and stormy 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 RSRP. The closer the number is to zero, the better.
| RSRP reading | Signal | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| -80 dBm or better | Excellent | You're sorted |
| -80 to -90 dBm | Good | You're sorted |
| -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, check again. Keep the spot with the number closest to zero.
A strong signal doesn't always mean top speed. Busy times on the network, especially evenings, can slow things down too.
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