ali f27
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 10:02 AM |
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broadband ariels
Hi need an expert i struggle to get broadband bt cannot provide even dial up where i live only dongle that works is t mobile and that drops out all
the time what other options do i have not too botherd if its legal just sick of crap connection Cheers Ali
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iank
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 10:31 AM |
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Satellite broadband should work anywhere, but costs more than wired
Never had the need myself, but a quite google finds http://www.toowaydirect.com/
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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britishtrident
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 10:43 AM |
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A simple trick that might help with the T Mobile drop out problem is stick it on the end of a long USB extension cable and mount on the outside of the
house facing the T mobile transmitter mast.
Together with the above you could try sitting the dongle in a corner reflector ---- a corner reflector is simply a bit of metal sheet folded into
a right angle facing the transmitter.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 11:01 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
A simple trick that might help with the T Mobile drop out problem is stick it on the end of a long USB extension cable and mount on the outside of the
house facing the T mobile transmitter mast.
Together with the above you could try sitting the dongle in a corner reflector ---- a corner reflector is simply a bit of metal sheet folded into
a right angle facing the transmitter.
We used to have the same problem down at our old unit, stuck the dongle in a extension, chucked it out the window and all was good, worth a shot.
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ali f27
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 11:07 AM |
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We have been supplied with an amplified usb cable and mounted it on a pole outside - it has boosted the signal somewhat, however it is still dropping
out frequently. Will the metal screen help this drop out - would an old satellite dish help? Other option offered is a 3.6 g Yagi mounted on a pole.
Any thoughts welcome. Get frequently close to throwing computer out the window! One strange phenonema is that using locostbuilder increases the
signal!!!
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splitrivet
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 12:31 PM |
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A Yagi will definately increase signal as its highly directional with probably a 8Db gain or more over an omni, youve only to compare an omni tv
antenna to a roof mounted one. But how you'd connect it to a usb dongle is beyond me, no doubt someone sells a modem that would suit one.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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stevebubs
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 01:46 PM |
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You will be surprised how well a proper 3G aerial and router will work...
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mookaloid
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 04:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
You will be surprised how well a proper 3G aerial and router will work...
have you got any examples? I'd be interested in this. 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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rgrs
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 05:07 PM |
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Try searching for the billion BiPac 7800gz, thats the type of router that you can add the yagi aerial to to give the best reception.
There are a few additional features on routers that take the 3G cards directly, these normally give a more reliable service.
Roger
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