http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23281824 en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:31:25 EDT Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:31:25 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23311365
Agree that Clear is shortsighted not to provide for a way to connect an outside antenna.

Two solutions I've come up with:

1. I put the modem in a plastic back and insert the modem between the screen and the window. Where the window would normally close at the window seal, I put towels and cotton to make a seal and allow the cables to come out.

2. I put the modem in one of those small plastic file folder carriers with a handle on it. Got it at Office Depot. Clear sides, black top. Get something clear.

A friend went more stationary. He had to not only get the modem outside, but also mount it up in the air on a mast. He used a small white garbage can, added u-bolts for mast attachment, and turned garbage can upside down, and bought a Power Over Ethernet kit so he would only have to run one cable (rather than the additional power cord like I did).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23311365 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:37:50 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23310196
When I buy my first house in the next year or two, FiOS availability will be a huge requirement. I LOVED having FiOS.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23310196 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:32:40 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23307558 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23307558 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:03:07 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23300822
A tech came out yesterday evening to test my apartment himself. He got the same results using his laptop USB modem as well. It was much more pronounced with his because the signal meter has more bars. Closed window = 1 bar, Open window = 7 bars.

I asked if they planned to offer an mountable outside antenna, and he said he was not aware of any at the moment. But he did say I was one of a large number of people with the same problem. Almost every new house and/or apartment is built with energy efficient measures, like the windows I have. WiMAX CANNOT penetrate these.

Clear MUST understand this and start coming up with an easy solution ASAP, such as an outside, weatherproof modem with PoE. I cannot imagine a successful service launch without it...and they need to adapt QUICKLY, especially in my part of town. The good thing is, the technicians are aware of it, and hopefully the people making the decisions will listen and move quickly.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23300822 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:33:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23296411 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23296411 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:55:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23296327
This really sucks though. I wanted Clear to work so I could dump Time Warner completely. This also seems like a pretty HUGE problem for WiMax, don't you think? If Clear hopes to be a contender for home-based broadband, they'll need to come up with maybe an outdoor antenna or something. I could put my Clear modem outside my window, but it's defintely not waterproof or UV rated. I would predict a massive problem for Clear customers living in apartments with EE windows or new/renovated homes with efficient windows. Clear is flat out unusable in my apartment with the windows closed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23296327 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:41:23 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23296307 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23296307 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:37:08 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23296083 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23296083 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:57:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23286203 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23286203 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:52:21 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23286188 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23286188 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:50:58 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23285893 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23285893 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:09 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23285884
If I step outside I get good signal.
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I was on the phone with tech support for over an hour trying all sorts of different things, but the clear verdict was that my windows were causing massive signal disruption. The windows are very energy efficient. My electric bills are usually under $30/month for my 750 sq. ft. apartment and considering I have tons of electronics, I can thank those windows for some good savings...but when it comes to WiMax, they are a killer.

Clear is planning to send a tech out here to help troubleshoot and come up with a solution. Otherwise, I'll have to cancel and go back to using Time Warner :\

Does anyone else have experience with this Motorola modem and energy efficient windows?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Clear-vs-Energy-Efficient-Windows-Motorola-Modem-23281824 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:49:24 EDT