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USB 720 Modem - dspithaler@... - 12-19-2007 03:52
?Hey Guys Anybody using this--------??I got a USB-720 Modem to use in my laptop
from Verizon to use while traveling. Does anyone?know of a good external
antenna. I get a?good signal at home here in PA but I might get in some areas
where the antenna would help.??
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA
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USB 720 Modem - Ross MacKillop - 12-19-2007 04:07
Hi,
I don't use that card but a PC5750 card from Verizon . It works great and easy
to set up. I'm in San Antonio and will be moving west.
I set up D-Link DIR 450 portable wireless router (the card goes in it) and have
wifi'd the bus. Secured wifi and range is great. We use 2 notebooks (no hogging
fights)and will use wireless printer.I can use the notebook in the neighbour's
RV.
As for antennae. Lots out there but ?? Try Google.
Ross
2006 450LXi
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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] USB 720 Modem
?Hey Guys Anybody using this-------- ??I got a USB-720 Modem to use
in my laptop from Verizon to use while traveling. Does anyone?know of a good
external antenna. I get a?good signal at home here in PA but I might get in some
areas where the antenna would help.??
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA
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USB 720 Modem - Pete Masterson - 12-19-2007 13:24
I have the same EVDO Modem from Verizon. I ordered an external
antenna from Verizon when I bought the modem. It plugs into the hole
under the little flap next to the green light. The antenna is about
6" tall with a magnetic base and about a 12' or 15' cord. Often it
works just fine sitting next to a window. (As I type this, I have all
bars on (best reception) and the antenna is sitting about a 6 inches
from the glass.) Often, I just set the antenna on the window sill. If
the reception isn't all that good, I'll put the antenna out the
window and stick it to the side of the coach -- moving it around
sometimes will "find" a sweet spot. In a really bad reception area,
I've put the antenna on the top of the coach. That usually does just
fine.
I've considered getting a cell phone signal amplifier (it picks up
all cell signals with an external antenna and rebroadcasts them
inside the coach). But I haven't gotten to the point where I really
need it. Often I get a better signal on the EVDO modem than I get on
my Verizon cell phone.
Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Williams, AZ
On Dec 19, 2007, at 8:52 AM, dspithaler@... wrote:
> ?Hey Guys Anybody using this--------??I got a USB-720 Modem to use
> in my laptop from Verizon to use while traveling. Does anyone?know
> of a good external antenna. I get a?good signal at home here in PA
> but I might get in some areas where the antenna would help.??
>
>
> Don
>
>
> 89 SP 36'
>
>
> Butler, PA
>
USB 720 Modem - Morey Zuber - 12-19-2007 14:54
Go to this website, they can fix you up with everything, including
advise- give them a call, they know the answers that Verizon store
personnel don't have a clue about.
http://www.3gstore.com/
MoreyZ
99LXi41 Georgia
USB 720 Modem - Gene Sharp - 12-20-2007 02:31
Hi Don,
This is just what I have... A Verizon 720. I also purchased a Wilson
booster & 12" antenna ( works best with 4" x 14" metal under the
antenna). Use both daily or each time I use the laptop. It seems
funny that the poorest signal is at home howerver; it is still better
with that without the use of the booster/antenna. If you need any
other info., just let us know !
Merry Christmas,
Gene Sharp
93' WLWB 40'
Belle Center, Oh
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>
> ?Hey Guys Anybody using this--------??I got a USB-720 Modem to use
in my laptop from Verizon to use while traveling. Does anyone?know of
a good external antenna. I get a?good signal at home here in PA but I
might get in some areas where the antenna would help.??
>
>
> Don
>
>
> 89 SP 36'
>
>
> Butler, PA
>
>
>
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