Verizon: LTE modem handoff has two-minute delay, fix (and Mac compatibility) on the way

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmeUofVXQq8EONLtgZiqPrQMYl4tkiwQ1mpZfDCuYClK-kvp9V67wZc2opiR8bsc8usabAmYgDKxFFcXIeUeDuSrV-AJEydF1RCs8i9_jkNUaIVtL8nSGDL2qwEEIpCUVQFkLdYDVdzo/s1600/lgvl600main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmeUofVXQq8EONLtgZiqPrQMYl4tkiwQ1mpZfDCuYClK-kvp9V67wZc2opiR8bsc8usabAmYgDKxFFcXIeUeDuSrV-AJEydF1RCs8i9_jkNUaIVtL8nSGDL2qwEEIpCUVQFkLdYDVdzo/s320/lgvl600main.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br> <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=latesttecompu-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B003FCO9XE&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Though we found Verizon's new LTE network pleasantly speedy in early testing, there are a few rough edges to the tech -- Verizon's USB modem have difficulty handing off connected users from an EVDO network to an LTE one, and of course, they don't yet work on Mac.<br> <br>

Verizon: LTE modem handoff has two-minute delay, fix (and Mac compatibility) on the way

Though we found Verizon's new LTE network pleasantly speedy in early testing, there are a few rough edges to the tech -- Verizon's ...

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How to Expand the Range of a Wireless 2Wire 3800 Modem

<P>Reset the 3800 by unplugging its power cord for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. Restart your <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/computers/">computer</A> to give the 3800 enough time to reboot and reconnect after the computer has restarted to check for any improvement in wireless signal strength.</P><P>Power down any wireless devices in the home that may interfere with the 3800's wireless broadcast. Wireless phone systems, for instance, if operating on the same frequency as the 2Wire 3800, can interfere with its wireless broadcast, even if the phone is not engaged on a call. Power down the wireless phone's base station temporarily and again recheck the Internet for any improvement in wireless signal strength.</P><P>Purchase and install a wireless range extender. Ideally, wireless range extenders should be placed as high off the ground as possible, near or at the edge of the wireless broadcast range of the 3800, and as close to the device that is trying to use the Internet as is possible.</P>

How to Expand the Range of a Wireless 2Wire 3800 Modem

Reset the 3800 by unplugging its power cord for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. Restart your computer to give the 3800 enough time to ...

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How to Measure the Quality of Signal Strength on a Wireless Modem

<P>Navigate to the computer's network connections manager by opening the "Start" menu, clicking "Control Panel" and then on either "Network Connections" or "Network and Sharing Center," depending on what version of Windows you use. You should see a listing of all available wireless and wired networks, though on newer versions of Windows you may first need to click on "Manage Network Connections" or "Change Adapter Settings" before you see the connection icons.</P><P>Connect to the wireless network by right-clicking on its connection icon and choosing "Connect." Your computer's wireless card will now being to obtain all IP information from the wireless network and a subsequent pop-up window should indicate whether or not the <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/computers/">computer</A> was able to successfully connect.</P><P>Check the wireless signal strength. Assuming the computer was able to connect to the wireless network, you should see a signal strength rating just underneath the icon of "good," "excellent," "fair" or "limited or no connectivity." This is the computer's approximation of the current signal strength of the wireless network and it will continue to show the estimated signal strength for as long as the wireless network is connected.</P>

How to Measure the Quality of Signal Strength on a Wireless Modem

Navigate to the computer's network connections manager by opening the "Start" menu, clicking "Control Panel" and th...

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How to Flash a Clearwire Modem

<P>Unplug the power cord from the Clearwire modem. If you do not have access to the AC connection on the back of the modem, you can also unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet or surge protector into which it is plugged. Count for a full 30 seconds before moving on.</P><P>Plug the power cord back in. You should see the LEDs on the front panel of the modem illuminate, and the modem will begin its boot cycle.</P><P>Test your connection after the modem's boot cycle is complete (the exact boot time varies depending on which model of Clearwire modem you use, but allowing for at least five minutes should suffice for any model). If you are able to use your net connection again, you have effectively flashed the Clearwire modem.</P>

How to Flash a Clearwire Modem

Unplug the power cord from the Clearwire modem. If you do not have access to the AC connection on the back of the modem, you can also unplu...

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