Max Signal
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join:2008-03-07
Buffalo, NY
 ·Verizon FIOS
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Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760
All we can guarantee is best signal possible . 90% of the time this will give you the highest upload and download speeds and the lowest latency .
However there are many factors involved that effect speed that we have no control over have . These factors are
1) How many T1 lines are run to the tower you are connected to
2) How many other users are connected to that tower
3) How are those other users using or abusing the available bandwidth
4) Overall Network traffic with your carrier
We just like to be honest up front we are not miracle workers but we do sell the best equipment to help you achieve your goals
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We No Speak
join:2007-09-29
Nevada City, CA
 ·Verizon Wireless B..
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The antenna is on the roof outside. The material is that corrugated exterior metal stuff for sheds, etc. I flattened one spot for best contact.
The only problem now is the speeds are worse, but the signal strength is much better [see image]
Speed Test #81109438 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:19:25 EST
Download: 154 (Kbps)
Upload: 204 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 18.8 down 24.9 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 78% worse, upload is 59% worse
Speed Test #81109525 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:20:40 EST
Download: 195 (Kbps)
Upload: 119 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 23.8 down 14.6 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 72% worse, upload is 76% worse
Speed Test #81109599 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:21:58 EST
Download: 135 (Kbps)
Upload: 157 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 16.5 down 19.2 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 80% worse, upload is 69% worse |
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We No Speak
join:2007-09-29
Nevada City, CA
·Verizon Wireless B..
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Just to be fair and out of curiosity, I shut down the computer, disconnected the antenna and amp. Re-booted the computer with only the USB device and now this really makes no sense.
Speed Test #81110415 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:35:08 EST
Download: 436 (Kbps)
Upload: 174 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 53.3 down 21.2 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 38% worse, upload is 65% worse
Speed Test #81110495 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:36:29 EST
Download: 359 (Kbps)
Upload: 142 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 43.8 down 17.4 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 49% worse, upload is 72% worse
Speed Test #81110580 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:37:46 EST
Download: 334 (Kbps)
Upload: 190 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 40.8 down 23.2 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 52% worse, upload is 62% worse |
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We No Speak
join:2007-09-29
Nevada City, CA
·Verizon Wireless B..
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For the benefit of readers, please be advised I am working directly with Maximum Signal for a solution to this issue. They have responded immediately to my issues and are conducting themselves with the utmost professionalism.
We are both scratching our heads at this issue and will be trying different tactics to improve download speeds.
Also, it should be strongly pointed out that the signal strength of the antenna and amp are clearly superior to the USB unit alone, so the product doesn't appear to be the issue.
will post back with an update...
Rick |
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We No Speak
join:2007-09-29
Nevada City, CA
·Verizon Wireless B..
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Hi Folks,
I'm posting from my laptop and don't have the test results from a late night speed test done on my PC, but one of those tests returned download speeds of over 2.0Mb's!!!!!
As of this writing, I'm on my MacBook in the San Francisco Bay Area and here are some of the speed test results.
antenna inside
Speed Test #81180165 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 18:32:05 EST
Download: 313 (Kbps)
Upload: 222 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 38.2 down 27.1 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 60 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 53% worse, upload is 52% worse
Speed Test #81180237 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 18:33:29 EST
Download: 210 (Kbps)
Upload: 273 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 25.6 down 33.3 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 60 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 68% worse, upload is 41% worse
antenna outside
Speed Test #81180701 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 18:42:09 EST
Download: 759 (Kbps)
Upload: 696 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 92.7 down 84.9 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 60 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 12% better, upload is 49% better
Speed Test #81180811 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 18:44:07 EST
Download: 1062 (Kbps)
Upload: 675 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 129.6 down 82.4 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 60 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 57% better, upload is 44% better
inside near window
Speed Test #81187976 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 21:00:52 EST
Download: 514 (Kbps)
Upload: 236 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 62.8 down 28.9 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 59 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 22% worse, upload is 36% worse
inside near center of room
Speed Test #81212666 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 09:26:23 EST
Download: 568 (Kbps)
Upload: 569 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 69.4 down 69.4 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 58 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 19% worse, upload is 43% better
Speed Test #81212763 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 09:28:41 EST
Download: 556 (Kbps)
Upload: 728 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 67.9 down 88.9 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 58 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 21% worse, upload is 83% better
I'm very happy with the antenna & amp, however there are still some puzzling anomalies - mainly that in some cases my upload speeds are faster than download speeds.
I've been in close contact with Maximum Signal about this variance in speeds and must give them 10 out of 10 for customer service.
Anyone else have a clue why I might be getting faster upload than download speeds???
Thanks,
Rick |
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We No Speak
join:2007-09-29
Nevada City, CA
·Verizon Wireless B..
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Here are some test results from the same Bay Area location using only the USB device:
using only the USB760
Speed Test #81216705 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 10:49:53 EST
Download: 569 (Kbps)
Upload: 136 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 69.5 down 16.6 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 57 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 19% worse, upload is 65% worse
Speed Test #81216826 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 10:52:07 EST
Download: 596 (Kbps)
Upload: 81 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 72.7 down 9.9 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 57 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 16% worse, upload is 79% worse
Speed Test #81216956 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 10:54:26 EST
Download: 372 (Kbps)
Upload: 137 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 45.4 down 16.7 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 57 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 47% worse, upload is 65% worse
Speed Test #81217045 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 10:56:35 EST
Download: 204 (Kbps)
Upload: 74 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 24.9 down 9 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 57 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 71% worse, upload is 81% worse
I'm not sure what conclusion to draw, except the antenna/amp does indeed have better speeds, but it also has close to or better upload speeds.
My guess is that the antenna/amp is getting a better signal from the nearest tower and download speeds are affected by 'peak hours' traffic volume. Since most people download [not upload], it kinda makes sense that upload speeds would be more in line with the unit's capabilities. Also, using the antenna/amp during 'off-peak' hours would seem to support this conclusion, as indicated by the slow upload speeds with the USB unit alone.
I'm thinking at this point the antenna/amp works very well and tower traffic would seem to be the only limitation to 'my particular' speeds. Therefore, I would recommend this unit and Maximum Signal. Just make sure that you save your major bandwidth needs for 'off peak' hours.
Many thanks to all,
Rick |
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