gadgetat
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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.
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vort max
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gadgetat,
you think it might be the network?
after all the positive comments regarding verizon national access my
results so far stink.
max speed today has only been 20kbps and the average
is 10kpbs. some web pages "time out" and many never completely
stop scrolling.
any thots how i might tweek things??
thank you,
rich
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HiTech
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What protocols do you have enabled on your PC for that dial-up connection? You might try turning off everything except IP and QOS. It will not help your connect speeed, but it will help how your machine uses it.
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gadgetat
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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. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
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.
Rich
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1Maverick
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I have a jack receptacle on my Verizon aircard, which will allow for an external antenna. I understand that this would help in areas of low signal strength. Will it also help with connection speeds?
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MichiganHotrod
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FYI.. I use Verizon access($5 a month charge) with an LG vx5200 cell teathered to my laptop with a cable provided in the Susteen Datapoint software package. Workds great - slightly faster than my old dial up. A plus is that after 9:00PM the airtime is free.
PS... I formally had Cingular... that was NOT a positive experience.
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gadgetat
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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.
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kc2kj
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A few notes about my experience with Verizon cell phone access.
I just got my cdma Verizon cell phone hooked up to internet using Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools and the supplied usb cable for my V60 phone. After installation I found it worked very well, reports a connection speed of 115.2 Kbps and with the Venturi optimizer web pages are "reasonable" for viewing. I am looking forward to trying the system on the road this season, but am quite pleased. It's not DSL, but very reasonable for web access, email, and keeping track of this forum. YMMV, but I am quite pleased. The cable and software cost me $14. Its a lot cheaper for occasional web access and not near as bulky as a satellite dish.
Mike
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vort max
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my experience with verizon has been "variable" at best.
I have very low signal in my area of Oregon. On sat, it
dropped off completely. So i called tech support and
reported the outage which they denied. I then drove right
to the tower and parked and still got no signal. That was
36 hours ago and still no signal. I've emailed and call
tech support again and again and they still dont believe
me. I've since driven to a large nearby city to confirm
the my aircard and system is working.
Whats next?
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jurzbill
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I have been using my verizon cell phone along with the office software for the past few years..
I just purchased an 8100LG phone and a new kit to hook up to my laptop.
With this I can access both standard internet and when in an area that offers broadband I will be able to access that.
It cost approximately $55 a month and there is no contract requirement.
If I dont use for the entire month the cost will be prorated..
I have been very satisfied with this hook up to the internet.
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