A full time RV-er I follow bought from Verison the following device:
Pantech UML290 4g network certified - he says.
For you techs out there - what is it - how does it work and is it any good - (compared to????)
The only thing I know about WiFi and 4G is as follows:
GGGG
Jack Mayer said
04:14 PM Aug 15, 2011
Take a look at the communications section of my website.
The Pantech is a good cellular modem. It has the ability to operate on both the 3G and 4G (higher speeds) cellular data network. It gives you your Internet access. It also has both 3G and 4G antenna ports. Which is good if you are in a fringe reception area and want to add an external anenna.
The modem is a USB modem and is inserted directly into your computer, or into a cellular router.
Bill Adams said
04:45 PM Aug 15, 2011
Like many other 4G devices, it's nothing more or less than a cellular modem that will allow you to receive the Verizon 4G service (really fast!) when you happen to trip upon a 4G service area and the same excellent 3G (or less) service that they offer. We have had that modem since Dec. of last year and we have been very happy with it. We have it plugged into a WiFi Ranger router so that Janet and I can both use the service at the same time. There is no much 4G out there yet but it will get better every month with full coverage of their current 3G network by the end of 2013. The more West you travel the less coverage there will be, but where it exists it's quite good. http://network4g.verizonwireless.com/pdf/VZW_4G_LTE_Coverage_Map.pdf
3Gstore_Matt said
05:14 PM Aug 15, 2011
For 4G I'd actually recommend the Novatel USB551L as it's got a dedicated port that supports both 3G and 4G. If you go with the UML290 you'll need to swap your antenna port when you traverse between 3G and 4G areas. Just know that even though 4G has been out since January it's still in its infancy and isn't quite as reliable as 3G only modems (assuming you'll be using a router).
Bill Adams said
05:47 PM Aug 15, 2011
I have to agree with Matt. I really is a lot of work to move the antenna connection from one port to the other (about 1/4"). Whew, I am exhausted!
I am not sure there is currently any one antenna that will work through the entire spectrum of all of the 3G and 4G networks as of today anyway.
RVPAINTER said
08:31 PM Aug 15, 2011
THANKS FOLKS.
3Gstore_Matt said
10:38 AM Aug 16, 2011
Bill Adams wrote:
I have to agree with Matt. I really is a lot of work to move the antenna connection from one port to the other (about 1/4"). Whew, I am exhausted!
I am not sure there is currently any one antenna that will work through the entire spectrum of all of the 3G and 4G networks as of today anyway.
Thanks for making me laugh
It's not that it's a big deal, but the UML290's antenna port is somewhat sensitive. If you're careful you shouldn't have problems, however, some users have broke their internal antenna port. When you're constantly inserting/removing the pigtail you increase the possibility of this too.
I guess if you're always using an antenna it's not a big deal though if you do break the internal antenna.
A full time RV-er I follow bought from Verison the following device:
Pantech UML290 4g network certified - he says.
For you techs out there - what is it - how does it work and is it any good - (compared to????)
The only thing I know about WiFi and 4G is as follows:
GGGG
The Pantech is a good cellular modem. It has the ability to operate on both the 3G and 4G (higher speeds) cellular data network. It gives you your Internet access. It also has both 3G and 4G antenna ports. Which is good if you are in a fringe reception area and want to add an external anenna.
The modem is a USB modem and is inserted directly into your computer, or into a cellular router.
http://network4g.verizonwireless.com/pdf/VZW_4G_LTE_Coverage_Map.pdf
I have to agree with Matt. I really is a lot of work to move the antenna connection from one port to the other (about 1/4"). Whew, I am exhausted!
I am not sure there is currently any one antenna that will work through the entire spectrum of all of the 3G and 4G networks as of today anyway.
Thanks for making me laugh
It's not that it's a big deal, but the UML290's antenna port is somewhat sensitive. If you're careful you shouldn't have problems, however, some users have broke their internal antenna port. When you're constantly inserting/removing the pigtail you increase the possibility of this too.
I guess if you're always using an antenna it's not a big deal though if you do break the internal antenna.
Glad you "got it"! Enjoy!