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What 3G datacard/provider if I want to use extenal antenna?

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  • 20-01-2008 10:45pm
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    JohnCleary
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    Hi guys,
    I want to get a 3g device for using in a slightly remote area (On a boat but not far from a 3g antenna). The plan is to get a datacard and use an external antenna (It will be a big whip type aerial that will me mounted on top of the boat). Then i'll buy a 3G wireless router so I can use the laptop wirelessly around the boat

    Now basicly my question is: Does the datacard that Vodafone sell accept external antennas? (I was told before they did but want to be certain)

    Secondly, Vodafone still have a 5GB cap, so are there any other options? Remember that my main priority is being able to install an external antenna.

    Any help much appreciated!


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    Sponge Bob
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    Option make HSUPA cards ( don't waste time on HSDPA) and in Cork IIRC .

    Go to http://www.expansys.ie/ and enter the word " Option" in the search on top left to see whats there.


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,210 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Would I be right in saying that i'd be better off going through the phone provider for a package?

    Or are you saying that I could say get an O2/3/Vodafone 3G SIM card, then get my own PCMCIA datacard that will allow an external antenna?


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    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    O2 have been known to send out Option gear, they may have gone 100% Huawei though. Contact their data support people.

    3 and Voda are 100% Huawei I think.


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,210 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Cheers, i'll go into the shops during the week and ask if I can see a datacard, or just ask if they can accept an external antenna


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    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    well to keep it simple

    Huawei normally not extensible although a long ( 5m ish) USB cable may help in some circumstances .

    Option normally has an esternal slot/connector for an external antenna but not always .

    Huawei normally all there is in any shop in shop st so maybe try the O2 office down in the docks above that moderne pub instead.

    <not Sheridans, about 5 doors east>


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,210 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Fairplay Sponge_Bob, exactly the info I was looking for. Won't be back in Galway until next weekend so i'll give it a look then. I'd go fo rthe Vodafone 3G if they didn't have such a small cap


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