Force EVDO over 1xRTT, 5720 (E725), Verizon

Namlook · EVDO Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 6

I've read, and read, and read more for an anser to this one.

I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 with a Novatel 5720 imbed card (aka e725)

I have a Wilson SignalBoostDT Which does wonders for my bars - heres my issue:

The Crap™ connection manager that comes with a Dell computer doesn't have an option to force EVDO. I assume that since the booster is dual band, the 1xRTT and EVDO bands are boosted, and it seems the 1x is winning in signal strength as that is the type I wind up having. Unplug the booster, I get EVDO in 1/2 hour duration increments at best; so I know it's out here in my nect of the woods.

I need to kmnow if anyone knows a way to manually force EVDO, either through registry, 3rd party programs, guns, sharp sticks, etc.

Also, I've heard the real VZAccess program can do it, but I can't get the bugger to install and see my card on my system.

Thanks.

Jim_in_VA · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:15 am Post subject:

What OS are you using?
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Namlook · EVDO Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 6

Jim_in_VA · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:23 am Post subject:

Have you tried bypassing the connection manager entirely via network connections? If so, do you get the same results?
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Namlook · EVDO Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 6

Jim_in_VA · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:45 am Post subject:

Some folks have had success by doing a PRL update. If you are comfortable with CDMA AT commands there is a section devoted entirely to Verizon. You can read a PDF available on my blog here: http://evdotips.blogspot.com/2008/11/at-command-set.html
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