External Antenna for MiFi 4510

[lmcclure]

I am having problems with the Verizon MiFi4510 as it is losing signal where we live. It is a hilly area with no towers for cell service. I was told by a Verizon rep that there was a external antenna that could be plugged into the device. Anyone have any ideas or know of one.

 

[danemayer]

Hi Lee and Linda,

Check out the 3gstore.com and give them a call to discuss.

I have an internal antenna, and an external antenna, and the Wilson Signal Booster. My experience is that most of the improvement I get is from the signal booster. The external antenna adds does better than the internal.

If you use 192.168.1.1 as the internet address in your browser, it'll let you log into the Mifi (assuming you remember the password and are connected to the Mifi). Under one of the menus (advanced maybe), you'll find diagnostics and modem diagnostics. Scroll through that screen and look for EVDO (3G signal strength). You can refresh that screen to see how much improvement you get. Best I remember, you need a signal level of -88 to get a reasonable connection. -80 is very good. If you're having trouble, you'll see it on this screen.

 

[lmcclure]

Thanks Dan doing it right now. Much appreciated.

 

[3Gstore]

Thanks Dan doing it right now. Much appreciated.

Where you able to discuss your problem with anyone yet? If you can get some signal level information I can help figure out which antenna would be best for you. You can find step by step instructions on how to do a site survey here - http://3gstore.com/rssi

 

[lmcclure]

There was a problem with the unit. They swapped it for a new one and it works great. Thanks.