jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | couple questoins service kinda got bad hey shouldnt my verizon 3g Millenicom modem being getting close to the same speeds as my iphone 4 on the same 3g network? I mean wow my iphone has been blowing it out of the water big time. Iphone speed = 1.5 mb down .75 up . ... 3g USb 760 novatel = .45mb down .20mb up
Do modems just go bad after a while? |
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 dib22
join:2002-01-27
Kansas City, MO | Try re-orienting your Novatel 760.
Are you on sprint or verizon? Got it in a router? Are other machines using the 760 on a router while doing the speed test?
Try powering down the 760 for at least 40 mins and see if it goes back to normal. |
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
Wats re orient mean? Im on verizon no router just pc. |
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dib22
join:2002-01-27
Kansas City, MO | said by jbrewno:Wats re orient mean? Im on verizon no router just pc.
Just means to move it around... it might be in a position that blocks signal, or where signal is echoing more than you are seeing with the iphone.
If you find that moving it to a new location does the trick you might consider a router then you can keep it in the location that works best.
If you find it is always slower I would contact Mcom and see what might be happening. |
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
I took the modem out for 40 mins. Cant really move it around. Its a desktop, dont really feel like moving my computer all of a sudden. Download got better . Upload is still shit. Idk
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
I even tried my 25 FT USB cable is that too long? It wont work with it? Its suppose to have a active repeater in it. |
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
Would this antenna be a better route than a router?
»www.ebay.com/itm/110558556720?ss···38.l2648
I dont plan on hooking anything else up to this connection. And id rather not have to call them millenicom guys up. |
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I tested a CellGear antenna like that one sometime back, it produced little or no gain.
Take a look at the antennas at maximumsignal.net
Give them a call and ask what would be best for your application.
I think the link below is the antenna Jim tested that was the good one. »evdotips.blogspot.com
»www.maximumsignal.net/store/prod···5&page=2 |
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
You think it could just be a bad couple days for internet over here? I mean, ive had thise over 2 years now its just been acting crappy. Maybe i just got to wait it out? |
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
Another question should my modem be warm to the touch? |
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If your are uploading a big file the modem can get very hot. All depends on how much transmit power it takes to get a usable signal back to the tower. |
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
Yea hopefully this all clears up on its own. Its getting better i think. |
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
Well i tried a different USB port. I didnt think it would make much difference but... REALLY? Lol too bad i gotta leave the door on my Tower open to use it but it might be worth it! LOL 
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dib22
join:2002-01-27
Kansas City, MO | said by jbrewno:Well i tried a different USB port. I didnt think it would make much difference but... REALLY? Lol too bad i gotta leave the door on my Tower open to use it but it might be worth it! LOL
Yea my guess is that its the location of the device... try a shorter usb extension cable (one without a built in hub aka active repeater) and see if you can find a position that gets you better speed... or keep an eye out for a cheap cradlepoint router.
My 760 stays warm most of the time, just to give you some peace of mind.
Good luck! |
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Get a ten foot usb extension cable, it should work with your modem.
On the other hand I have a T-mobile modem that will not work with any extension cord except the short cable that came with the modem.
You should find a much stronger signal by testing different positions in the room. Many times a window can produce good results.
Also: All USB ports are not the same. I have found some ports provide more power than others. |
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jbrewno
join:2010-01-21
Port Byron, NY | reply to jbrewno
well seems to be going good still after the usb switch. Lol the usb is literally 2-3 inches above the old spot but oh well ill take it!
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