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| 1150342 | 2010-11-04 09:18:00 | I need to get a mobile broadband stick for my netbook but it needs to be capable of connecting in an area that has extreme fringe reception for CDMA Telecom network. Is the Telecom XT stick likely to have better connectivity than the CDMA phone or would I be better to look at Vodaphone? 2 degrees would default to the Vodaphone network anyway in the area in question because it is well outside the metropolitan areas. My other thought is to get an XT phone which can be tethered as a modem but I am not keen to do that any sooner than I have to unless there is likely to be some major advantage. Comparative data costs are a consideration but connectivity is by far the major concern Preferences/suggestions anybody? |
Blue Druid (4480) | ||
| 1150343 | 2010-11-04 10:14:00 | I'd suggest an XT USB modem with an external antenna port, and an outdoor antenna. The antenna type depends on how good the reception is, but if you're on the edge of coverage with a normal cellphone then a standard omnidirectional antenna is probably fine (and is comparatively cheap to other kinds). Just make sure it's the correct size for 850MHz. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 1150344 | 2010-11-04 10:18:00 | I'll second that motion for an XT USB modem ... :D | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1150345 | 2010-11-04 10:24:00 | Thank you for that. I have seen plenty of USB modems offered by all and sundry but never any mention of outdoor antennas. I presume such would connect in some way to the modem? Also any suggestions where one might be purchased? | Blue Druid (4480) | ||
| 1150346 | 2010-11-04 10:43:00 | ...but never any mention of outdoor antennas. I presume such would connect in some way to the modem?Yes - the antenna normally connects via coax cable to a port on the modem. Not all modems support an external antenna, so make sure you get one that does - unfortunately these models are usually a bit more expensive than the basic entry-level ones advertised with most of the data plans. Note that any old cable won't do (i.e. don't try to use the TV antenna cabling or anything). Don't use a cable that is substantially longer than what you need; the longer the cable, the more signal you will lose between the antenna and the modem. Also any suggestions where one might be purchased?Just head down to a Telecom shop somewhere in your area and explain what you need - they should be able to sell you the modem, the antenna, and the correct cable that matches it. |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 1150347 | 2010-11-04 11:15:00 | Fantastic! All my questions answered. My grateful thanks. I knew I could find the answers here :thanks I'll visit a city Telecom shop tomorrow. Our suburban store seems to specialise in staff who would have trouble finding their way home!:confused: |
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