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Re: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
1Maverick, The signal strength boost is good helping to avoid dropped packets. I wouldn't say it would increase speed, but if you're not dropping packets due to weak reception or transmit you'll have a better experience. Oh, and MichiganHotrod, I used to work for a group that got bought up by Cingular. My old techs often tell me they're not having a postive experience too. :) Never worked for Verizon, but when I left the business I knew which network had the best coverage in my area. :)489Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
vort max wrote: I too have just started with verizon's national access using a kpc650 card, amplifier and trucker-antenna. (my signal is still weak) several hours ago my max speed was 45kbps but has since dropped down to about 8-14K, uch slower than my dialup. I was wondering if this is common.maybe there are too many cell phones in use, etc so the system slows. i do know that often when i use verizon i have to wait 15-30 secs before connecting. Anyone have suggestions why the speed has slowed? I am on national access-not broadband or quick2net. thanks rich Rich, Hey there. My name's Rich too. :) Few things I'd do. 1) Do you have a Verizon Cell phone? If so, when you're getting the slow connection take a look at your phone. On the handset's menu do you see a 1X anywhere? If not then there's one problem. The higher speed, even national access, is at least 1X. Otherwise their low speed network is only 14.4K. Ick. 2) If you've got a cell phone, is it data ready? If so I'd hook it up in the same spot where you're having the network issue. Use the same settings for access that you use with the card. The most you'll get hit for is minutes of use on Airtime. If you get a better download with the phone then I'd start looking at the card as your issue. 3) On Verizon's Network Manager program you can tell it only 3G networks or only 2G networks. Do you have 2G selected? If so you might only be picking their low speed. Double check that one. I live in an area with only 1X close by. I've been getting 124K on average for download, and it has not degraded. That's why I wonder if you're even on their 1X network. Keep in mind, they're growing the network everyday, and upgrading the cell sites. Over time network speed will improve across the board, but it really does take time. One of my old cell techs just stopped by to say hi. He's out installing new network cards for a competing carrier's network (my old employer). Hope this helps. :) Rich453Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
HiTech wrote: Nice - I already have rolling WiFi and 100Mbps, but to get Internet for the other machines I will have to enable Internet Connection Sharing in XP. Sounds like the Kyocera is an integrated box. Very slick. Jim Jim, Yup, I've setup my own with my cell phone and laptop too. This is just a nice integrated package, Firewall, etc. Everything you'd expect out of a router. I posted a lot more on my about it, including pics. Kyocera review at blog. On Vort Max's question regarding network speed. It's probably the network not you. Some of the networks aren't upgraded yet. You won't get much in the way of speed in those areas. Also, network loading will affect your speed. I used to run one of the big wireless carrier's network (operations side), and nobody's got perfect coverage, and nobody's got all the latest rolled out everywhere.454Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
Sounds like a cool setup. I've used my Motorola E815 with the blue tooth to connect my laptop. I just went and picked up a new Kyocera KR1 WiFi / EVDO router. Got a Verizon EVDO card a few weeks ago, and I wanted to use it with my Windows & Mac systems (planning a long trip soon). So far the KR1 is working well (been trying it for a day). AC and DC power on it. Now with the KR1 my trailer is literally a rolling WiFi Hotspot (as long as I have cell coverage). :)453Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
Ron, I'm not sure about your specific phone, but here's what I can tell you. Wireless Carriers, like Sprint, do offer "data" plans. Check with Sprint to see specific costs. Sprint would be your internet provider, you don't need to sign up with a third party. Finally, there are data cables for USB to computer. I personally use Verizon Wireless, and I have a data cable for my Motorola for connecting to the internet while on the road. My best suggestion is to check Sprint's web site, or contact a local Sprint store. They can direct you to what phone models do & do not have data cables. I just looked up your phone, and it is 1X data capable. Or, have you considered a PCMCIA card for your computer. The carriers offer those as well. Rich484Views0likes0Comments
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