Brand spanking new to EVDO and need some help please

Bagock · EVDO Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 5

Ok here's the long and short of it...

I currently have an WISP and I'm not happy with the service (outside of DSL / cable area).

EVDO rev is in my area, but I am near the fringe and signal strength is low to very low. I have no clue how to see my db lvl, I'm in Canada and using the Bell Connect software which sucks and a db level is no where to be found...but at least we finally have a semi unlimited plan up here.

I can get as high as 500kps-600 down and 100+ up (with a decent 100ms ish ping), which I'm fine with but my connection spikes and I drop from "low" to "very low".

I live in a treed area and I do have a large tower (about 50 feet high) which clears the tree line, but it's about 200feet from my house. I currently have gel filled cat 5 running to the tower as it has my wisp radio antenna on it (not sure if cat 5 could be used somehow in an amp / antenna rig).

I don't need break neck speed, I currently get about 300kps down with my wisp, but I'd like a consistant connection and a semi solid under 200ms ping.

Would an antenna / Amp combo help (mounted on my roof)? Or should I be looking at a larger solution using the tower?....I'm worried about the db loss with the long cable run.

I'm using a Novatel U720.

CraigCraig · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 141

Bagock · EVDO Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 5

Thank you for the help. I am on Rev A...I'll try and find a good store with a return policy (3g doesn't seem to ship to Canada sadly, but I've emailed).

Bagock · EVDO Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 5

Ok got my hands on a Wilson trucker antenna...sadly 3g doesn't ship to Canada.

I went from a signal fading in and out to 1000kps down and 500kps up.

Pings all under 150ms.

Gotta say thank you to these boards. I'm glad I stumbled across them. Now I can stop paying 110$ a month for 3gig with my local ISP.

Species8472 · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:42 am Post subject:

Where in Canada are you? What kind of card do you use?

CraigCraig · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 141

Species8472 · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject:

I use that Novatel one as well... waaaaaayyyyy smaller and simplier install. Runs all NT aircards so far.... including Telus/Bell

Bagock · EVDO Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 5

Sweet, I'll have to give the other software a try this weekend when I have some time to play.

As for location, I'm not too far from Barrie (using a U720), but in an area just outside of DSL, cable and Rogers / Bell portable internet service.

Next step is to get myself up and running on a K1 router:')

Species8472 · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:11 am Post subject:

I run my Bell Kyocera 650 or my VZW V620 or my VZ U720 through my KR1. Works great. I have EVDO (although weak) here near Erin.