Linksys EVDO Roaming Scenario (Alltel EVDO vs Sprint 1xRTT)

colebert · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 106

Ok, I searched for an answer and couldn't find it ...so I am going to pose the question and see if anyone knows.

Here is the scenario. I want to install a Linksys/S620 combo in a location that is serviced by Sprint 1xRTT *AND* Alltel EVDO. Sprint does not have an EVDO presence there yet.

So, assuming I update the S620 to the latest PRL, will the Linksys lock on to the Alltel EVDO or the Sprint 1xRTT?

Inquiring minds want to know....

If no one answers by Friday, I will have discovered the answer for myself. Razz

Fl00d_Pr0z · EVDO Junkie Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 218

If you can lock the card into automatic and EVDO only then it should.

colebert · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 106

Fl00d_Pr0z · EVDO Junkie Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 218

Stick the card in the computer first, and set the settings.

colebert · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 106

Fl00d_Pr0z · EVDO Junkie Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 218

Ever notice it resets the card after you change settings ? That's why...

I'm pretty sure

colebert · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 106

don't get me wrong, I would like to believe it.

just want to hear a few more voices on the matter because I don't think it's affecting the card.

colebert · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 106

in fact, i will run a little test now.

i will "lock" it to 1xRTT and ROAM on my lappy, then pop it into my linksys.

Fl00d_Pr0z · EVDO Junkie Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 218

I was about to do that but I don't feel like getting up and walking the 10 ft to the router, LoL

colebert · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 106

well poopasaurus... i just set the card to ROAMING ONLY and 1xRTT.

I checked my tracert and sure enough I'm going over Alltel hops. Then I ran my own personal speed test (download a 500mb RAR file from my hosted FTP site) and it shows at 13KB/s.

Not sure if that mean it's really good 1xRTT or really crappy EVDO. I will not try to change to ROAM ONLY & EVDO locking to see.

But I can't make my Laptop road at home because Sprint has EVDO here and it seems to lock me out of Alltel EVDO.

BTW, the router still shows the network as Sprint, but tracert confirms alltel.

Fl00d_Pr0z · EVDO Junkie Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 218

colebert · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 106

ok... so i think you're right. i moved it to EVDO/ROAM-ONLY and it wouldn't connect ...which is exactly how it works in my laptop.

1xRTT/ROAM-ONLY connected, but at 16KB/s.

And, just to repeat, the "NETWORK" status still reads "Sprint" even when connected to Alltel. You have to do a tracert command to verify which network you're on.

Hope this info helps someone.

Fl00d_Pr0z · EVDO Junkie Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 218

I think we can all agree that the router isn't the smartest thing when it comes to telling us specifics about our connection status.

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 1969

I think you need to have PRL 20225 to roam Alltel EVDO.

See the Manually Update PRL thread.

colebert · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 106

yea, i was already updated.

it's been confirmed that EVDO roaming (in certain markets with overlapping Sprint and Alltel coverage) has been locked out.

my market (little rock) is one such place.