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My thorough search for a compatible wifi booster has left me empty handed, and with a headache.
I am a paramedic, and am usually never sitting still, but when I do I would rather not have to park my rig on the router to get a signal.
Everybody knows the wifi signal is weak on our A500, is there a compatible antenna or booster that would allow me to get a decent wifi signal? Little side note, it would need to be portable, and slightly compact.
Thanks in advance
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does anyone not have any useful suggestions?
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This is as good an option as you have. Sorry wish there was more....
No usb type antennas ? I do not have any knowledge on soldering nor do I want to mess up my tablet trying to figure it out.
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In a word, nope.
Of course I don't know everything and am quite unqualified at a lot of this kind of stuff. So your solution may still be out there.
That said. If you find a better solution. I am certain that there are many of us that look forward to hearing about it. So don't forget to share.
Working solution..
Here at our home we have over 1acre lot.. its very deep and not so wide . but we have a Gazebo type structure about 400 feet past our back deck. our router is in the basement its a a average price netgear.. I bought a netgear router . that can be set in repeater mode.. this router we have will find all wifi signals and boost them.. I have used it on Construction sites as well. in a similar fashion from my work van to boost the 3g from our work computers in there...
So get a cheap router i think they are like 40.00 for the netgear one. make sure it says on the box with Repeater mode. i think is how its worded.. it will pick up open networks with a bit of setup.. you can find all of that on there website..
back when i was in the pc repair business NETWORKING WAS My big thing..
Good Luck..
Thanks er, but I'm looking for a portable solution, like maybe a plug n play antenna or something, I'm rarely at home, mostly mobile.
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my router i use for a repeater.. is pluged in the garage.. .. The one in my work van plugs into a invert-er.. its very small.. i think 1x4x6 to 8 inches.. they draw very little voltage..
But yes i do understand what your looking for.. I have looked for something similar for gps.. as you with wifi no real solution..
Good Luck...
This is a shot in the dark, but, .....
I see you are on T-Mobile? Happen to have an WP7 or rooted android phone?
Go the tether route, it really is your best and only solution.
Many, many options at that point, from paying for a tether plan to *ahem* 'circumventing payment'....
- for instance -
I have an HD7, the last update HTC gave out included 'internet sharing' - basicly a mobile hotspot when turned on - and I have not paid for, nor have been charged for a tether plan *seems I got lucky*
As far as android is concerned, there are some apps that will do tethering for you, and sets the data through a proxy, as to lessen alerting the phone co. as to whats *really* going on.
Good luck to you!
I do have a rooted android, the ability to tether and as well as a wireless hotspot. I use that when I can, other areas where tmo service isn't that great is what I find wifi for, and when I get capped lol.
Just trying to find an alternative to siting store front or on their router. An antenna is all I need lol.
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Just want to know if the nexus7 can be tethered via BT and uses as a modem
Thanks andrew
Given that the N7 has no cellular modem, obviously not.
If you're asking if you can tether the N7 _to_ a phone and use the phone's cellular network, yes, as long as the phone supports Bluetooth PAN profile (Not the older DUN profile)
The GNex _supports_ this however Bluetooth teathering is still broken (please star this ticket if you want to see it fixed http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=22369 )
Your much better using the wifi hotspot on your phone rather than bluetooth tethering.
i've been using that with my asus transformer and it's perfect.
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Your much better using the wifi hotspot on your phone rather than bluetooth tethering.
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dammerel said:
Hi all
Just want to know if the nexus7 can be tethered via BT and uses as a modem
Thanks andrew
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BT tethering works great from my Galaxy S Showcase to my Galaxy Tab (both running AOKP).
I'm in a facility where we can't have rogue wifi signals, so bluetooth is the way to go. Additionally, the wi-fi eats up my battery, but the bluetooth isnt too taxing.
X1088LoD said:
BT tethering works great from my Galaxy S Showcase to my Galaxy Tab (both running AOKP).
I'm in a facility where we can't have rogue wifi signals, so bluetooth is the way to go. Additionally, the wi-fi eats up my battery, but the bluetooth isnt too taxing.
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Indeed, I could run bluetooth tethering all day on my Nexus 1/ZTE Blade with minimal effect of the battery. That way I could just leave it on and my tablet used it as needed, much more satisfying.
SilentMobius said:
Given that the N7 has no cellular modem, obviously not.
If you're asking if you can tether the N7 _to_ a phone and use the phone's cellular network, yes, as long as the phone supports Bluetooth PAN profile (Not the older DUN profile)
The GNex _supports_ this however Bluetooth teathering is still broken (please star this ticket if you want to see it fixed http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=22369 )
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So we can't Bluetooth tether the 2 Nexus devices? That is pretty lame. This is one of those areas I appreciate Apple for. All devices should come togerther seemlessly, bluetooth saves battery over wifi tether. I hope Google fixes this before my N7 comes.
The N7 can't tether data TO anything, it has nothing to share. But it can tether from something, personally it's tethering data from my SGS3 which tops out around 2mbps over Bluetooth, which I find more than fast enough.
Also, as a previous person has already mentioned WiFi tethering rapes the balls off my battery, Bluetooth does not and I can tether all day long without a care in the world.
Phil
kerman19 said:
The N7 can't tether data TO anything, it has nothing to share. But it can tether from something, personally it's tethering data from my SGS3 which tops out around 2mbps over Bluetooth, which I find more than fast enough.
Also, as a previous person has already mentioned WiFi tethering rapes the balls off my battery, Bluetooth does not and I can tether all day long without a care in the world.
Phil
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I know the N7 can't share anything, sorry I was replying to the post I quoted above stating the Galaxy Nexus Bluetooth Tether is bunked :'(
It's worth mentioning that if you use wifi tether if you use auto update for apps over wifi it might rinse your data allowence. The thing I like about the Bluetooth tether is that you can switch on data tethering from the device which requires data - eg if your nexus 7 is paired, you can switch the data connection on and off from the nexus 7. Useful if you don't want to keep pulling out two devices.
craigel99 said:
It's worth mentioning that if you use wifi tether if you use auto update for apps over wifi it might rinse your data allowence. The thing I like about the Bluetooth tether is that you can switch on data tethering from the device which requires data - eg if your nexus 7 is paired, you can switch the data connection on and off from the nexus 7. Useful if you don't want to keep pulling out two devices.
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You beat me to it. Bluetooth is lower power, is flexible, and your apps will not auto udpate which can be a huge problem for people with limited data plans.
I have a gigabyte per month, which is great, but I'm not updating most apps with it.
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You beat me to it. Bluetooth is lower power, is flexible, and your apps will not auto udpate which can be a huge problem for people with limited data plans.
I have a gigabyte per month, which is great, but I'm not updating most apps with it.
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How's the BT tether speed compared to wifi tether?
As others have said, bluetooth tethering is the way to go. Runs all day long, is just as fast, and is easy to control. I can BT tether to my gnex as well as my razr without any problems (all through the stock UI, no 3rd party apps/hacks/etc), so I'm not sure what the earlier reports are regarding BT PAN being broken.
brianbrain said:
As others have said, bluetooth tethering is the way to go. Runs all day long, is just as fast, and is easy to control. I can BT tether to my gnex as well as my razr without any problems (all through the stock UI, no 3rd party apps/hacks/etc), so I'm not sure what the earlier reports are regarding BT PAN being broken.
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I have a JB rom on my GNex, I'll have to give BT a shot later on. Only used WiFi so far, but as mentioned, it kills battery.
What are you guys using to bt tether (what app on the phone)?
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brizey said:
What are you guys using to bt tether (what app on the phone)?
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Just turn Bluetooth on for both devices and pair them.
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tomh1979 said:
Just turn Bluetooth on for both devices and pair them.
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Wow, I didn't actually expect this to work. Speeds seem to be comparable for what I'm doing so far, let's see how battery usage goes!
cr4k2k8 said:
Wow, I didn't actually expect this to work. Speeds seem to be comparable for what I'm doing so far, let's see how battery usage goes!
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me neither! Feel like such a newb.
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Mine worked once, then once both devices went to sleep and I turned the screens back on it quit working. Now it won't let me share my connection to my N7 from my Gnex. I have to use the WiFi hot spot which kills battery among other things. Any ideas? I want to leave it on on my phone all the time and just have to switch it on and off on my N7 when needed.
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The issue I'm having BT tether from stock droid inc 2 to stock nexus 7 is that certain apps don't recognize the connection like gmail and Netflix also issues with Google now ' any ideas ?
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I love the nexus 7 but I am really wanting a tablet with a cell radio. The tablet is great just like my nexus phone. Would anyone have a recommendation for VZW. I have been out of the tablet world lately and didn't know if anything else was worth the money. I'd hate to get an ipad just because there isn't a android tablet that is any good.
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I love the nexus 7 but I am really wanting a tablet with a cell radio. The tablet is great just like my nexus phone. Would anyone have a recommendation for VZW. I have been out of the tablet world lately and didn't know if anything else was worth the money. I'd hate to get an ipad just because there isn't a android tablet that is any good.
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Well you stated that you had a GNex, so why not just tether it to your tablet, that way you don't have to pay for 2 data contracts and only have to pay for one.
That's what I do... if you have such an easy device to root just do it... the nexus don't have all the problems other phones do when rooting and running custom Roms
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You can share the cell phone via a "hotspot" and use any tablet you want. You'd want to check your phone to make sure it has the mobile hotspot feature but most of them do. Aside from that, I don't know much about the other tablets.
edit: this 5 minute between posts thing is getting old. ^^what they said
Unfortunately tethering isnt an option.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Tablets+from+Verizon
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Unfortunately tethering isnt an option.
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Just curious to why you say this? Tethering is very simple to setup and is the best option IMHO. Why would you want two data plans?
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TheIowaKid said:
Just curious to why you say this? Tethering is very simple to setup and is the best option IMHO. Why would you want two data plans?
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I believe its a carrier limitation for him...
VZW can't block tethering anymore...
Im on VZW, Im not rooted on either my phone nor my tablet and I tether via FoxFi. So not sure, why tethering isnt an option, its the best option out there IMO.
the user of the tablet will not have a phone to tether with
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the user of the tablet will not have a phone to tether with
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3 choices
1) Get something other than the Nexus 7.
2) Get the person a phone with a data plan that they can tether with
3) Get the person a 3g/4g hotspot device
Where is the native Tethering option in the Nexus 7??
Don't tell me that this is missing also.. I am starting to think it was a big mistake to buy a "pure google" tablet. Yeah, pure "emptyness"
RusherDude said:
Where is the native Tethering option in the Nexus 7??
Don't tell me that this is missing also.. I am starting to think it was a big mistake to buy a "pure google" tablet. Yeah, pure "emptyness"
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What do you mean? The N7 is a WiFi only device. Or am I misunderstanding your question?
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RusherDude said:
Where is the native Tethering option in the Nexus 7??
Don't tell me that this is missing also.. I am starting to think it was a big mistake to buy a "pure google" tablet. Yeah, pure "emptyness"
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I have a solution, sell it to..no give it to me. LOL
I have tethered the N7 countless times. You use the wifi to search out porto hotspot you create on your phone, whatever it may be. Then connect.
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The n7 is a WiFi only. Smartphones can tether because of their 2g/3g capability.
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Nexus 7 is not a Wifi Device only, it also has a microUSB connector so it could tether via that one.
And anyway, even if it has wifi only and to be honest wouldn't have sense to tether to other wifi devices (since they could gather wifi from the primary sender..) but why they took us the option anyway? If I wanna, just for the lulz of it, block my smartphone from getting WiFi from the router, and do thethering from the nexus 7, why they have to cut out this option? :S
Your question was fine your answer was stupid.
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RusherDude said:
Nexus 7 is not a Wifi Device only, it also has a microUSB connector so it could tether via that one.
And anyway, even if it has wifi only and to be honest wouldn't have sense to tether to other wifi devices (since they could gather wifi from the primary sender..) but why they took us the option anyway? If I wanna, just for the lulz of it, block my smartphone from getting WiFi from the router, and do thethering from the nexus 7, why they have to cut out this option? :S
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lolwut?
You mean this?
Or this?
If not, I think you're misunderstanding how people commonly use the term tethering.
If I am wrong, you need to tell us, exactly, how you want to "tether".
RusherDude said:
Where is the native Tethering option in the Nexus 7??
Don't tell me that this is missing also.. I am starting to think it was a big mistake to buy a "pure google" tablet. Yeah, pure "emptyness"
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RockNrolling said:
What do you mean? The N7 is a WiFi only device. Or am I misunderstanding your question?
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I m confused too..
RusherDude said:
Nexus 7 is not a Wifi Device only, it also has a microUSB connector so it could tether via that one.
And anyway, even if it has wifi only and to be honest wouldn't have sense to tether to other wifi devices (since they could gather wifi from the primary sender..) but why they took us the option anyway? If I wanna, just for the lulz of it, block my smartphone from getting WiFi from the router, and do thethering from the nexus 7, why they have to cut out this option? :S
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No disrespect but ur coming off as stupid right now
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I'm assuming he means the ability to use USB Tethering (as in, provide Internet to a device or computer, over USB, from the Nexus 7 and a WiFi). A bit surprised people haven't really heard of this option, but it is indeed missing from the Nexus 7.
espionage724 said:
I'm assuming he means the ability to use USB Tethering (as in, provide Internet to a device or computer, over USB, from the Nexus 7 and a WiFi). A bit surprised people haven't really heard of this option, but it is indeed missing from the Nexus 7.
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Exactly.. it seems that noone knows about tethering FROM TABLET TO PC/OTHERS, when it is clearly an option in some scenarios.
Thank you for confirming that its missing. What a deception..
espionage724 said:
I'm assuming he means the ability to use USB Tethering (as in, provide Internet to a device or computer, over USB, from the Nexus 7 and a WiFi). A bit surprised people haven't really heard of this option, but it is indeed missing from the Nexus 7.
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Eh, doesn't really shock me. It doesn't really seem like a huge amount of people do that, at least compared to wifi tethering.
That being said, do tablets/phones normally have the option? Usually I see it having to be implemented after release by the community.
Edit: Opps, misread one of the links I put up.
Still some clarification other than "No tethering on Nexus 7" would've helped. There are multiple ways to do it.
Also, why not research before buying if it is such a big deal?
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That being said, do tablets/phones normally have the option? Usually I see it having to be implemented after release by the community.
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Non WiFi-only devices usually have it (my SGT7 had the option), can't really say if WiFi-only devices have it though.
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I'm assuming he means the ability to use USB Tethering (as in, provide Internet to a device or computer, over USB, from the Nexus 7 and a WiFi). A bit surprised people haven't really heard of this option, but it is indeed missing from the Nexus 7.
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OK I get what you're saying. But I fail to see in what instance I would want to tether (share the internet connection) from my N7 with another device via USB.
Would I tether from my N7 to my phone? My phone can use whatever WiFi my N7 is on. Not to mention my phone has 3G.
Would I tether from my N7 to my laptop? My laptop can use whatever WiFi my N7 is using.
Now, I could see the the reverse of both of those circumstances. If I had 3G but no WiFi, I would want to share the 3G from my phone with my N7. Or if my laptop was using an Ethernet connection and no WiFi was available, I would want to share the connection from my laptop to my N7.
I hope I'm just misinterpreting this whole thing and I'll be slapping my forehead when I understand, but from what I've read so far, that seems unlikely.
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WOW ..
My only Question is WHY.. Nearly all if not all laptops in the past 10 years have had wifi built in. I think its not a option because it makes no sense to have another wifi capable device to usb tether a available wifi network when it can just get the signal itself . Likely stronger and more stable . faster then adding another hop thru data transfer .
My phone has usb tether built in with ICS .. You can use a app to enable what your looking for .I think pda net does it..
Good Luck People in here do understand what your asking . The confusion is WHY ...
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OK I get what you're saying. But I fail to see in what instance I would want to tether (share the internet connection) from my N7 with another device via USB.
Would I tether from my N7 to my phone? My phone can use whatever WiFi my N7 is on. Not to mention my phone has 3G.
Would I tether from my N7 to my laptop? My laptop can use whatever WiFi my N7 is using.
Now, I could see the the reverse of both of those circumstances. If I had 3G but no WiFi, I would want to share the 3G from my phone with my N7. Or if my laptop was using an Ethernet connection and no WiFi was available, I would want to share the connection from my laptop to my N7.
I hope I'm just misinterpreting this whole thing and I'll be slapping my forehead when I understand, but from what I've read so far, that seems unlikely.
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That is pretty much it. Commonly I see it as "reverse tethering" where someone wants to use the computers internet connection on the phone via USB connection. Due to lack of wifi/cell data connectivity, or to save data on their plan.
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That is pretty much it. Commonly I see it as "reverse tethering" where someone wants to use the computers internet connection on the phone via USB connection. Due to lack of wifi/cell data connectivity, or to save data on their plan.
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Ah, I understand. I see how that has the potential to maybe be useful . But at it's best, it seems like a very limited application.
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RockNrolling said:
Ah, I understand. I see how that has the potential to maybe be useful . But at it's best, it seems like a very limited application.
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Yeah. Like espionage724 said, his SGT7 had it. I'm not entire sure, but I've never heard of stock android having this ability. I'd be willing to bet that the manufacturer put it in themselves.
Moral of the story: do your homework before buying.
I guess it would be useful if your wifi router was down so you could use your PC's internet access.
If implemented properly is should be faster for LAN file transfers (assuming you get good usb transfer speeds...obviously a PC on a gigabit LAN will crush wifi, so the usb 2 is the limiting factor...usb 2 is supposed to be a lot faster than wifi, but in practice, it does not always pan out).
I guess I could find a use for it. In our house 99% of the time only our tablets and phones use wifi. All of our fixed position devices are on a gigabit lan (media players, blueray player, HT recevier, wii, main PC, printer, even our laptop, which is really just the kitchen table PC now that we have a bunch of tablets). When I work from home I dock my work laptop on the LAN, and so does my wife. Wireless blows when there is a gigE jack nearby.
I've been trying to get reverse USB tether to work on the Nexus 7 with no luck
Hey there
I have a nokia e6, and i tethered my connection using joku spot-But the wifi doesn't show up on the nexus 10, my ipod and my laptop are able to detect it.
Please tell me whats wrong?
Sorry for creating threads again and again
I've had this happen on quite a few tethering apps on my Galaxy Prevail and my Nexus 10. I think it has to do with Ad-Hoc vs Infrastructure, with Ad-Hoc networks not being visible (which quite a few tethering apps use). I could be wrong though.
I use joku spot premium
Any one please
Please any one can help me
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I really need it
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I really need it
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Just a thought,
Do you have the wifi frequency band set to auto?
I tried everything auto,5 mhz,2.4 mhz none work
Can any one please help me out!
Android doesnt support adhoc networks.
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