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Will an antenna improve signal?

  • 24-03-2009 10:00pm
    #1
    Dont be at yourself
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,592 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I'm living in Germany, and have a t-mobile 3G USB stick (it's a Huawei E176). Out and about, the UMTS/HSPA signal is great, and I get very nice speeds. However, I can only connect to the GPRS network while in my apartment (it's a big concrete building). If I place the stick by the window, I get an infrequent 1 bar of UMTS signal.

    So, I notice that the USB stick has a port for an antenna. If I were to get an antenna - an indoor or window one - how much impact can it be expected to have on signal strength? Is there anything I should be aware of in particular when shopping for one?


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  • #2
    CutzEr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 837 ✭✭✭CutzEr


    The chances are it will improve your signal. It is very unlikely to increase your speed/signal by alot though.

    The only sure way to know is to borrow one from someone and see if it makes a difference.. Or just buy one..


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