External aerial for Neotel

You cannot - unless you connect it soley via USB - then install AxessManager: this gives you an indication on the signal strength etc..
 
So I take it if I have an RSSI of 94 :sick: the Antenna kit is a good Idea ??
 
guys I'll post everything up tonight including assembly of the antenna and my experiences and a speed test. I've gone from 88 RSSI to 65.
 
Ah yes feedback..

Went from a 94-104 to 79-81. Still have to do some fine tuning..
 
Installing the YAGI Antenna

Before Installation:
2 bar signal
RSSI 84
Speedtest.net:
Ping 578ms
D 252kbps
U 65kbps

Yagi Antenna Contents:
Antenna, 10M cable, Neotel Pigtail.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa34/PeteGTi/DSC00886.jpg


Simple to assemble, need the mental ability of a 4 year old and the physical ability of a 16 year old (some of those elements are tough to push in). :mad:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa34/PeteGTi/DSC00887.jpg

Mounted it under my DSTV dish and pointed it in the same direction funnily enough.

After Installation and much aiming.
4 bar signal
RSSI 65
Speedtest.net:
Ping 262ms
D 1146kbps
U 59kbps


So Overall I'm really happy! :D
 
Hi Everybody,

I would like to thank everybody on this forum for the comments posted (especially the part about the RSSI)

As everyone else.. I decided on Neotel as Telk@k was not in the area yet. After confirming that they have EXCELLENT coverage where I stay, the package was delivered... Plugged it in and nothing.. 1bar RSSI 92-98.. I was so disgusted...

I got the details for Radiant Antennas (Silverton, Pta) from this forum and not trying to make "advertising" here, but if you are looking for one mean 15dbi gain antenna, they are the people to speak to. PS: It comes assembled :)
It seems that they are professional antenna manufacturers and a quick chat with them sent me in the right direction.

Took me just over 2 hours to install (alone) and whola!!!

Speed Test: http://www.gam.co.za/index.php?class=page&objectID=4888add306302

Before Installation:
1-2 bar signal
RSSI 92-98
Gamco Speed Test
D 200-500kbps
U 65kbps

After Installation and a quick check of a compass (got the GPS co-ords :))
4 bar signal
RSSI 62
Gamco Speed Test
D 700-1400kbps
U 65-70kbps

Im soo happy now...
Got my setup as follows:
Neotel Phone plugged into old laptop with Wireless Access Point plugged in there with the connection shared :) Wireless Internet just got more wireless :)

Thanks All!
Jaco
 
ruim

Hi Guys,

I have the neoflex device, and installed axessmanager, which can connect to device over ethernet, so sometimes it does connect and show the rssi etc, and after about 5mins it says it needs a valid RUIM and quits the app, when I reconnect it asks shows this before the app even launches and exits immediately

any ideas? what is RUIM?

Thanks
Acdt
 
cyberbyte said:
Hi Everybody,

I would like to thank everybody on this forum for the comments posted (especially the part about the RSSI)

As everyone else.. I decided on Neotel as Telk@k was not in the area yet. After confirming that they have EXCELLENT coverage where I stay, the package was delivered... Plugged it in and nothing.. 1bar RSSI 92-98.. I was so disgusted...

I got the details for Radiant Antennas (Silverton, Pta) from this forum and not trying to make "advertising" here, but if you are looking for one mean 15dbi gain antenna, they are the people to speak to. PS: It comes assembled :)
It seems that they are professional antenna manufacturers and a quick chat with them sent me in the right direction.

Took me just over 2 hours to install (alone) and whola!!!

Speed Test: http://www.gam.co.za/index.php?class=page&objectID=4888add306302

Before Installation:
1-2 bar signal
RSSI 92-98
Gamco Speed Test
D 200-500kbps
U 65kbps

After Installation and a quick check of a compass (got the GPS co-ords :))
4 bar signal
RSSI 62
Gamco Speed Test
D 700-1400kbps
U 65-70kbps

Im soo happy now...
Got my setup as follows:
Neotel Phone plugged into old laptop with Wireless Access Point plugged in there with the connection shared :) Wireless Internet just got more wireless :)

Thanks All!
Jaco
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So which one did you buy? that always helps to know

thanks
 
You need need the AxessManager only when you are connecting the device via USB!

If you have a network port on your pc, why are you using the USB connection?
 
erasma said:
So which one did you buy? that always helps to know

thanks
Click to expand...

Not perfectly sure what you are asking.. but I have a NeoConnect Prime with the standard phone they give and the Antenna is a
Radiant Antennas
(RAY800/15 - 815-894MHz, 15dBi Yagi for the 800MHz Neotel network.)
http://www.radiant-antennas.com/commercial.php
The antenna is about R325.00 and it WORKS...

Upload speeds does not seem to be hugely affected as it seems that Neotel is just 75-100kb/s.

Jaco
 
Aerial for NEOFLEX

Reading this thread im not quite clear on if I can use these aerials for NEOFLEX. It seems for the prime device it is no issue but there seems to some grey areas regarding the neoflex device. What would happen if I connect one aerial to the neoflex device?

Also the axxess manager bundled with the NEOFLEX device does connect via ethernet, you don't have to have device connected via usb. Im just not sure why it keeps asking for a valid RUIM

acdt
 
acdt said:
Reading this thread im not quite clear on if I can use these aerials for NEOFLEX. It seems for the prime device it is no issue but there seems to some grey areas regarding the neoflex device. What would happen if I connect one aerial to the neoflex device?

Also the axxess manager bundled with the NEOFLEX device does connect via ethernet, you don't have to have device connected via usb. Im just not sure why it keeps asking for a valid RUIM

acdt
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I can only answer you first question with confidence ... It will boost your signal, off course :p
 
@ acdt:

If you are using the NeoFlex Data router via ethernet, please uninstall the AxxessManager - there is no need for it.
 
cyberbyte said:
Not perfectly sure what you are asking.. but I have a NeoConnect Prime with the standard phone they give and the Antenna is a
Radiant Antennas
(RAY800/15 - 815-894MHz, 15dBi Yagi for the 800MHz Neotel network.)
http://www.radiant-antennas.com/commercial.php
The antenna is about R325.00 and it WORKS...

Upload speeds does not seem to be hugely affected as it seems that Neotel is just 75-100kb/s.

Jaco
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I'm wondering - if I was to get this, if this would improve my speeds that I'm currently getting which is really bad.

@ Neotel - comments?
 
To all that have aerials. What coverage areas are you in? Are you using it in excellent areas to boost your signal or are you on the fringe just outside good/fair coverage?
 
I was just on the edge good coverage. Then I got the antenna and have move more into excellent coverage since then but it still made a difference.
 
Adding an antenna, to improve signal strength and quality is always an advantage and where signal strength / quality is poor an antenna is recommended.

As far as possible, where customers are on the fringe of the coverage boundaries, the customer is advised that should he wish to take on the service an antenna is required to experience the best service quality. Where the customer is not in a position to obtain an antenna, we advise the customer not take the service.
 
Neotel said:
Adding an antenna, to improve signal strength and quality is always an advantage and where signal strength / quality is poor an antenna is recommended.

As far as possible, where customers are on the fringe of the coverage boundaries, the customer is advised that should he wish to take on the service an antenna is required to experience the best service quality. Where the customer is not in a position to obtain an antenna, we advise the customer not take the service.


hahaha .... :sick:
Click to expand...
 
Neotel said:
@ acdt:

If you are using the NeoFlex Data router via ethernet, please uninstall the AxxessManager - there is no need for it.
Click to expand...

@Neotel:

I disagree with you regarding the need for access manager, firstly it allows you to select EVDO only, so it forces the devices, secondly it gives you the RSSI for both aerials which is quite handy and the status of the device.

So I would like it to work thanks

acdt
 
I have to agree with @acdt I would like to have access to some sort of management software that will allow me to monitor the performace of the device. Especially the signal strength so that I can position the router to get the best possible performance.
 
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