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Broadband with o2 Globesurfer !!!

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  • 07-03-2013 8:01pm
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    flynnboy
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭


    Does anyone know about bbnd with o2 Globesurfer 111 (3) ?

    Our bbnd with an o2 dongle is a joke but I've heard that this wi-fi device will give faster bbnd - anyone know if this true, or know anything at all about it ?

    Thanks


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    yoyo
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    Well if the o2 globe surfer is just a wireless access point for their midband service I doubt you'd notice any improvement. Mobile broadband in general is quite poor, and if your a heavy user fixed line from the likes of UPC, Eircom etc. are an obvious choice ;):)

    Nick

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    flynnboy
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭flynnboy


    yoyo wrote: »
    Well if the o2 globe surfer is just a wireless access point for their midband service I doubt you'd notice any improvement. Mobile broadband in general is quite poor, and if your a heavy user fixed line from the likes of UPC, Eircom etc. are an obvious choice ;):)

    Nick

    No, they are not a choice... we have absolutely no 'choice' here, it is a joke. The only dongle that will work at all is the o2 one and Eircom will not come out here. It's like living in the 3rd world ! It's an absolute joke !


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    yoyo
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    flynnboy wrote: »
    No, they are not a choice... we have absolutely no 'choice' here, it is a joke. The only dongle that will work at all is the o2 one and Eircom will not come out here. It's like living in the 3rd world ! It's an absolute joke !

    :( I know the feeling. Unfortunately that Globesurfer thingy (from a quick Google) is just a wwan router, so your speeds won't be any better or higher than a dongle, unless the dongle is faulty :( .

    Nick

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    Torqay
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    A mobile Wifi hotspot (like the Globesurfer) may improve your connection, as you can place it it in a spot where reception is better. In addition, you can connect more than just one device.

    But if I were you, I'd rather get a 3g router and install a proper outdoor antenna.

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    flynnboy
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭flynnboy


    Hi Torqay

    That sounds like a possibility - do you think it will give me a better signal than this dongle ? Do you know any more about the Dipol router ? Can the antenna be placed outdoors or is it purely an indoor thing ?

    Thanks very much.


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    flynnboy
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    Hi Torqay, how would you say the one you mentioned compares to this one ?

    http://www.dipol.ie/lan-and-wlan/access-points/with-router/3g-wireless-router-tp-link-tl-mr3020-802-11n-150mbps-umts-hspa.html


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    Torqay
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    Not much of a difference. They both use an existing USB modem, so you'll need one with the option to connect an external aerial to improve the reception and outdoor works better than indoor.

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    You'll also find routers with a built-in 3G modem but they're rather expensive, all you need is a SIM card then. There are a few companies in Ireland specialising in such solutions.

    If you're doing it yourself, keep a few things in mind: obviously, you want to keep the coax cable as short as possible. So you may need a USB extension cable to reach the router. For more than 5m you'll need a USB booster cable.


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