EVDOinfo.com Tip of the Week

Maureen

Some 4G modem users have reported performance issues when using their modems in Cradlepoint routers - a drop in signal strength upon inserting the modem, and a slowdown in performance.

After doing some testing, our tech support experts were able to identify the problem, and luckily, it's a simple one: we found that in some cases the WiFi signal broadcast by the Cradlepoint router will interfere with the WiMAX signal that the Sprint & CLEAR devices use if they are too close to each other.

Read tip #37: Avoid Interference Between WiMAX Modems & WiFi Routers

Maureen

Many Cradlepoint router users would like to use an external battery pack with their router, but it is VERY important to realize that not all batteries are compatible... and using an incompatible and unsupported battery may damage your router beyond repair (and void your warranty)!

Read tip #38: Look Before you Leap: Beware of Router/Battery Compatibility!

Maureen

This week's tip shows you how to use Field Test Mode with VZAccess Manager or Quicklink Mobile. With Field Test Mode, you can find realtime RSSI information, frequency band info, and much more for both the 1xRTT & EVDO networks. This information can be helpful when trying to find the best place to mount your antenna, as you can view the RSSI in real-time, as well as see which frequency Verizon uses in your area.

Read tip #39: Using Field Test Mode with VZAM or QLM

Maureen

In the past we've talked about how OpenDNS speeds up mobile broadband and provides extra security. Since Google is now offering DNS services, we have decided to revisit this topic & compare the two services and also provide instructions for using OpenDNS with your Cradlepoint Router.

Read #40: Using OpenDNS With Your Cradlepoint Router

Maureen

Another tip to help users stay under that magic 5GB mark - if your job (or simply your hobbies/habits) require you to repeatedly send large files over your mobile broadband connection, you will want to read this tip!

Read #41: Use an Online Storage Service to Conserve Bandwidth