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o2 mobile b/band aerial??

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  • 12-07-2008 1:35pm
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    Dr. Nick
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    Is it possible to use an aerial of some description in order to get a signal for mobile broadband?
    A friend has a house thst in a dip so can't get good reception, move 50 yards up the road and the signal is perfect.


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    bushy...
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    One of these : http://www.linksys.com/vodafone/ ( bound to be available elsewhere too) might help if you could find a good spot for it upstairs etc


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    Dr. Nick
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    thanks for that bushy - i'll pass on the info.


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    AlmightyCushion
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    bushy... wrote: »
    One of these : http://www.linksys.com/vodafone/ ( bound to be available elsewhere too) might help if you could find a good spot for it upstairs etc
    Does that let you use the usb modem as well or just the pcmcia one?


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    Dr. Nick
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    hmmm, not from looking at the spec it doesn't. do they still issue those cards?

    how about this:

    http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/206508536/USB_3_5G_Wireless_Router_HSDPA.html


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    skywalker_208
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    I am in the same boat unfortunately. Mobile signal for all providers is pretty crap all throughout the house. Can just about get Mobile broadband and phones working at the corner of the sitting room windowsill! and even at that the speeds are crap! :)

    I currently use a 5meter USB extension cable so I can sit on the couch and connect! :)


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    Dr. Nick
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    Would the 'router in the attic' scenario actually work?


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