Sprint PX-500 is fast in laptop, slow when in WRT54G3G-ST

hfickes

I find that my Sprint PX-500 gets a strong EVDO signal when in my laptop and download speeds of 600Kb. When I put the card in the Linksys WRT54G3G router, it only gets a 1X signal and 90-100kb downloads.

I'm using an external antenna and its location is not changing, all that is different is whether the card is in the router or in the laptop.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
-Herb

hfickes · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:33 am Post subject: Added information

I should add that this is the original Linksys WRT54G3G-ST, not the V2 version. Also I'm running the 2.01.12 Linksys firmware.

Thanks
-herb

Alex · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:23 pm Post subject:

my guess is your router settings are causing your woes.
if you haven't tried resetting to factory defaults, i'd do that.
if you are testing over wifi, try testing via ethernet to router.
if ethernet works same as card on laptop, debug wifi interference.

all else fails, consider a side-grade to a refurb U720, get a superior cradlepoint router, and dump the linksys on ebay... we hate them.
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hfickes · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject: Recommendation

Hi Alex,

Thanks for your reply. Do you recommend the KR-2 or one of the cradlepoint routers? With the KR2, I can keep our current PX-500 or is the PX part of the problem? Ok the KR2 is a cradlepoint product but I wasn;t sure if Kyocera was supporting it well.

I also have a retired Moto Q that I could use though its EVDO Rev 0 but I'm not sure if that makes sense on the Sprint plans.

Thank you,
-herb

Alex · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Recommendation

hfickes · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject: Thank you

Alex,
Thank you for your advice. I just ordered the MBR1000 from the 3GStore. An extra advantage is if this problem turns out to be Sprint, we can relatively easily change to another provider. I was also planning to move to 802.11N via a separate router and this solves that issue as well.

Alex · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject:

you're most welcome. thanks for choosing 3gstore... after you get the ESN swapped to U720 and do speedtests comparing laptop to MBR1000, if you do not find the satisfaction you expect, make sure you call 3gstore's tech support for assistance in troubleshooting.
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hfickes · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:20 pm Post subject: Wow

I just finished setting up the MBR1000. It does take a few more steps than the Linksys, but the performance is far better. I'm now getting EVDO Rev A where before I either had Rev 0 or 1X. Downloads are faster, uploads are much faster.

Its much more configurable too and the auto-update feature was nice.

Thanks for pointing this product out to me.

Btw, does anyone want a used PX-500 (great card) or a Linksys WRT54G3G-ST? The Linksys did work well for me when I was closer to the tower but I wouldn't bother if your signal is not very strong.

Alex · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: Wow

Mandoster · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject: interested in router

I'm living in an area where that router would be so suitable for me. Standard internet cable and land-line broadband aren't available here, and certainly will not consider satellite from horror stories I've heard. Please email me or reply here if you still have that router and for how much you're willing to sell for. I do have the px500 card already and have been examining my options for quite some time now. Thanks!

-Mando