jonathanm1978

Anyone know what's changed?

Sent from my LGLS990

You're thinking of 48v. Mine runs on 48v, I've metered it when the power was out to be sure before i run extension cords and hook up my inverter. Or, just a quick "stick ur tongue to it"...but that's quite dangerous and at the wrong time, could kill someone. I don't recommend that!!

Little known fact. Most phone systems maintain there own power supply for landline based systems. In your case it may be a battery and/or generator system. In dense urban centers it is often generated by the phone company. Your actual landline phone also uses a different voltage. I think its 40 something volts but I have to look it up.

One caveat. DSL still works during most power outages. I have a battery backup that I hook my router to and I still have internet access via wifi.

That's because the slick and DSLAM are normally in the same "hut" and tied together. As long as the slick remains up (last-mile copper phone service)...the DSLAM will also remain up. Now if the C.O loses power and batteries run low, the DSLAMS may lose access to the internet backbone, which would still give sync but just no internet...it'd be like having the internet lights on, but no access.

That usually won't happen unless it's a week-long outage though.

I live exactly next-door to the slick which includes the DSLAM that I connect to...power goes out, I keep dial-tone because the slick still runs on battery. I can also still get internet using a backup -- and actually, I've used a vehicle inverter before and ran just my modem + desktop on the vehicle inverter.  DSL can do this. U-verse..I'm not sure. They use an IPDSLAM instead of the cheaper ATM equipment. Technically, it should be the same...if U-verse pulls the internet from a dial-tone as DSL does.

I'm gonna throw my .02 in here,  as I got that 'coonass' blood coarsing thru my veins...and regularly visit Slidell to see my family...

I think it may actually be something in the geographical part that keeps Sprint from jumping ahead by leaps and bounds in Louisiana. If you think of Louisiana's land, it's mostly marsh - swamp, or just plain inhabitable in some spots. Many places would not suffice to hold a few thousand pounds of metal to be erected, not to mention the cranes + trucks + etc to erect such things...

You can't dig too far in Southern Louisiana or Mississippi without hitting water. The laws about burying people shows just how serious the problems are with ground saturation...a few inches of rain, and they have a major issue in some places. I have to assume this has been an issue with erecting new towers, and possibly running backhaul to existing towers. I don't know of many places in Slidell where you drive over 2 miles without seeing some sort of water ...it's a crapshoot...so I'd guess underground wiring is kept to a minimum.

I have a hard time even smelling the tap water when I visit...it just smells...BAD. At any rate, that's my thoughts on it.

I live in Alabama, and I can say that in the places where Sprint has a tower or two near me, it's improved by leaps and bounds.

Do I get LTE at home? No...i do not. I still need an airave to get native coverage at home, but what's different from 6 years ago when I  joined Sprint is I can at least roam with 5 bars at home (because AT&T has a tower up the road, with VZW colocated on it)...

I would hope for Sprint to eventually (in the next 2 years) add their equipment to that same AT&T tower and make me a VERY content Sprint customer. I've had so many chances to upsell Sprint to friends and family who live near me, but I can't very well tell someone to deal with the same service level that I am willing to deal with...there's a drastic difference in what I've accepted as a continuing customer and what other people will accept...so I usually don't say anything. In 6 years, the only "referral" I've had was my aunt in Houston..which I've never visited nor do I know where she lives in relation to towers, but she switched off of Sprint because last year, apparently, they had NV problems in the suburban areas outside of Houston (Hockley, TX to be exact).

And the other was my mom in law last year...she switched to Sprint. And she hasn't really complained, but she mentions not having service at her house from time to time, and I try to convince her that it'll improve, and B26 is being deployed here...which I can currently pick up if I shut off my Airave and walk outside. Just isn't strong enough to consider it "great".

Sprint has their work cut out for them, even still, to get up to a level that's considered acceptable to most. But, people who suddenly switch from VZW and are used to a certain service and signal availability which not be happy with Sprint in some rural areas...just how it is right now, and if I couldn't accept that, I'd have to find one that was better.

I've not had any life / death situations where my phone caused loss of life because signal was not available...and no sudden urges to go Facebooking in places where i can't get data right now...so I'm fine with Sprint and look forward to their future and what Maya-Son does with Marcello at the helm. I really like the moves that Marcello has been making -- the only thing I don't like is being sub'd to his twitter feed, and he suddenly wakes up to piss at 2am and starts blowing out tweets by the dozens...(or retweets).

Looks like Santa Claure has come to town and is shaking up things. I'm loving it. Every day it seems to be better and better news. Now if they just follow thru with all of it.

Not sure if this is a Sprint zone thing or G3 thing. Thinking Sprint zone, but anyone else with G3 have working trouble ticket info?

Edit:

I'm in central Alabama.

51103 on my LG G3

My home ISP = AT&T DSL...just waiting on something better to come along (likely, years from now - even with fiber  under my drive...)

http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3821991987

Sprint band 25 (no 41/26 near me..but I do have a couple 41/26 tests...41 from Atlanta and 26 from McComb, MS)

http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/940776041

I also found a site, which has been marked in the sponsor area as "In Progress"...with the new RRUS31 being used.

I just happened to drive to the site out of the blue, and they were working on it. Talk about your ironic luck...

I hope this site goes live soon, but here's what I got yesterday and today (No change that I can see between today and yesterday, so I'm not sure what work they were doing)

Today

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gn086o78k3rop70/DSCF0001.JPG

Today

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyb3npffhi9tjut/DSCF0002.JPG

Yesterday

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cjrxwc4tlld4iub/DSCF0380.JPG

Saw a TV commercial last night that advertised the $100 family plan, then added the $50 unlimited individual plan, all in one shot ...instead of separate commercials. They seem to be pointing towards a 'something for everyone' approach with ad campaigns. I guess RIP the hamster.

It didn't mention iPhone though ..it only mentioned $50 unl data, text, minutes.

To provide sauce, I posted the other day about the LG G3 battery promo, and requirements for previous buyer (prior to the promo start on 9/8). I just got an email saying that my submission has been verified and I should look for shipping conf. in the next 5 days (I have 5 days to change misspellings if needed in address, name).

I also thought the promo ended on 9/22, but saw a commercial last night on TV for the G3 battery promo...so was it extended or was the commercial just a fluke?

The following are separated graphs. Text msgs first, then call, then MMS.

Text messages(3 or so I think in the graph)

Then we have a phone call (I called my home phone/landline vonage from my cell and talked to see if voice made it spike..no real change in throughput)

I sent 3 photos to my wife's cell ..each one is definitely visible as the spike goes nearly to 1/2 meg throughput.

I've been curious about the bandwidth requirements on wifi calling (as I've not had good luck with it at home, so I thought it maybe was my ***insert adjective**** connection ..which is lowly AT&T DSL, 6mbps down, half a meg upload.

Thanks to a test I'm currently in, the device has a built-in throughput monitor..so I connected my phone to the wifi of the *test* device, connected and allowed Wifi calling on that connection, then made a phone call while watching the throughput monitor.

The graph below shows what the kbps does when going from idle to negotating and connecting to a phone call (voicemail for this call) The first spike is me sending a photo MMS message. It jumped WAY up..and used lots more bandwidth than a phone call. The second "spike" that continues is a phone call. I stopped the monitor before I hung up -- not thinking. I'll break the charts down in another post, texts versus MMS versus phone calls.

Just for those interested, today is the last day of the LG G3 battery/cradle promo. LGG3promo.com I believe is the site, or google "LG G3 battery promotion"

They will extend it to previous purchasers if you chat with support...nice tidbit to know for those early adopters, like myself (07/11). I still haven't got the $150 rebate...not holding my breathes in/breathes out either.

And as a side note, Belkin purchased the consumer router division of Linksys (actually last year). How they are combining assets, I don't know, but it seems like there are more new Linksys products under R & D than Belkin...but that's just from my experience.

I just wish I didn't have to lose my gold LG back or my otter. I wonder will these new ones be fast charge? And what about nfc?

They all have problems. I had an Asus that was "junk" as you call the Netgear. I can't speak for something I haven't used, and I've used an AC router in the Linksys brand, TP-Link, and no other AC devices YET.

I'll be able to add another to that list when testing ends ..but i will say this about Netgear...they have an EXCELLENT QA department in the R & D team. 

If I go into details about how or why I know, then I'll likely be saying something I shouldn't and won't do that. I'll detail how and why later, but I am seeing it first-hand.

I'm not just running up to Wal-Mart or Best Buy and trying each of these routers I listed ...The short-term confidentiality on the Linksys just ended Sept. 13..or 14...it's on the FCC website. Not even available yet at retailers... so what's "new" for me isn't necessarily meant as new from the shelf. I can't even say "new in the box", since some don't even have packaging yet.

In Linksys, it was a AC2400 router only. TP-Link was DSL modem + AC1750 router combined. Both were consistent and dependable - one ran my main DSL line, one ran my gaming DSL line. I stressed them both by adding 25+ wireless clients with 4 wired clients, and one of those is an Airave. The other is a Vonage line.

I'll say the TP-Link is a little more reliable so far, and usually they are viewed as a "budget-friendly" option. They definitely knocked it out of the park with that series I ran.

As for the Linksys, things start over as they released a final firmware yesterday..

I really wasn't having any issues, but the 5ghz channel range wasn't as good as I thought it should be before the final. I would see the TP-Link 2.4 and 5 in places I wouldn't see the Linksys 2.4 even..which has been fixed.

The linksys is a 4x4 router. I don't believe there's another 4x4 yet.

I hope netgear continues using whatever radio they are using in devices. They seem to have a tried + true chip, which I guess is a broadcom of some sort, unless Atheros has changed and can now be used in repeater devices.

I've always believed that the best range extender is another AP flashed with DD-wrt. It can run in WDS mode or be a wifi client, many options. The best way to blanket the house with wifi is if you can pull a cat 5/6 cable between the wifi routers, and set them up with the same SSID but on different wireless channels. Your client will connect to whichever one has a stronger signal. Added hassle of pulling a cable, but if it can be done, it's worth it, if not, run in some kind of repeater mode.

Sorry, but I used that for a couple of years with DD-WRT and using repeater mode...there's no comparison. Taking a piece of hardware like that Netgear WN3000RP that I listed a photo of, which has firmware optimized solely for the purpose of repeating signal, and comparing that to a router used as a repeater...I can attest to at least 20 routers since 2010 that don't even come close to the range of this one Netgear range extender. And I used Netgear, Dlink, Linksys, and even Asus and Buffalo...I can say for sure none of those have the ability of the WN3000RPv2, and that's from personal testing. I haven't had the other range extender long enough to comment on ..the testing for it just ended yesterday, but it doesn't even have the range of that one netgear.

Keep in mind that the CPU is only doing range extending in Range Extenders...and all the stuff that is done by the CPU in a router...even in repeater/repeater bridge mode.

Like I said...I used the method you mentioned..and it worked, but the range was..subpar. I didn't realize just how subpar until I actually got a range extender. And I didn't go out and purchase one, I just happened to be in a beta test for one, and that's how I found out how great those things work.

Not only that, it gets old going to _____________ <--electronics store/area and standing there looking at router versions while reading a list of compatible DD-WRT devices.  Most of the time it's hard to determine from an online retailer which version of a router you are getting -- like in the case of the Netgear WNR2000.

The WNR2000v1 is NOT ddwrt compatible, but the WNR2000v2 IS compatible.  And taking an opened router back for exchange/refund becomes a hassle if you get the wrong one..lots of places don't want to take them back, or have some screwed up policy.

After the DDWRT site became so confusing in 2012 or so, it got to be more trouble than it's worth to try and flash routers..the wiki says this, the forums says something different...and you may or may not get the 'right' firmware, depending on how you select the router in the site menu.

Your average customer isn't going to want to do what needs to be done in order to run DD-WRT and the instructions for repeater mode can be quite confusing, even if you are tech savvy. It's much easier, even for me having flashed numerous routers over the years, to just use a device for what it's designed for.

Back when routers had slow processors and you needed to squeeze the juice out of them, DD-WRT was great...but now, routers are running extremely fast processors and the firmware isn't too bad like it was back then. I know the Netgear and TP-Link both have a mostly simplistic GUI front-end on a linux firmware. If someone is determined to DD-WRT a router and use it as repeater, then Buffalo or Asus both make routers that are already flashed..but I'd still say at least just try a range extender..from someone with experience in both.

The Netgear PLA

Again, same Netgear PLA

The Netgear Range extender, awesome on range too!!

And lastly, the TP-Link PLA w/Wifi also:

i have an asus router, and its pretty good...but i need a range extender.....my wires are all downstairs and so is the router...

 

but i should have better then fringe signal on the edges of my yard.....pretty basic yard.....

 

so whats a good extender???

I would look at the Netgear. I personally used a WN3000RPv2. That particular one may not be for sale yet in retail outlets, but you should be able to find it online if it's not..The NDA expired back in July, so i can discuss how GREAT that thing performed...I've never seen wireless extend that far with a single device before. It's only got 2.4, but they do make some 2.4+5 options as well.

I'm not sure what chip is in the WN3000RPv2, but that thing puts out stronger than ANYTHING I have on my property. I extended about 200ft with it and it worked flawlessly for more than a couple months that way...without ever having to go in and do anything at all. From initial hook-up to time I unplugged it (only unplugged it so I could test another one in the same manner)...I never had to even log into the set-up page. It kept signal without fail, never lost internet...and just worked..

You might want to look into the powerline adapters also. I have a set of Netgear Powerline adapters...and also a TP-Link set of powerline adapters.

The netgear set I have doesn't have wireless and strictly does powerline, but the client PLA has a gigabit port + 3 10/100 ports on bottom (gigabit port is on the side).

The TP-Link set I have has wireless built in. So with it, you establish your powerline connection (connect 1 near router, run cat 5 to it..connect other where you need internet, then press the two security buttons so they "link" themselves to each other)...and once you set that up, you log into the device management page of the TPlink, and set your SSID for the wireless, if you so desire to have it. It does powerline + AP wireless on the client side...so you have more option than just hooking up wired clients in an area that may need wifi. If you'd like model numbers let me know. I'm sure the NDA is up for both the Netgear PLA and the TP-Link PLA + Wifi.

Just out of curiosity, is there an extensive map of SoLinc towers anywhere to be found?

Most ..if not all of SoCo plants have on-site towers, but aside from those?

Considering all the substations for high-tension power lines dotted around, they have ideal areas to construct new sites. Most of their extremely rural substations have a huge satellite dish or 3.

Haven't had a GPS issue, I never had one on my g2 either guess I was lucky. The get is a beast, I've been using it pretty hard today since 9 am showing off to friends and such and I still have 56% battery life left. Stand by time is crazy good, I don't see how many reviews say the battery is not that good, it's on par with my s5 so far and better than my m8.

 

Sent from my LG G3.

You also have to keep in mind that the G3 doesn't have the GPS antenna on the backplate like the G2 did. They learned a lesson from that, and I'm not sure it was a good idea when making the backplate removable on the G3 anyway...too much likelihood of user error to leave the GPS prongs open that way.

From what I've seen, the GPS seems to be flawless on the G3.

Seeing this with my g3 also. When I first got it, nearly every time I would go to Sylacauga, AL...my phone would hit LTE almost immediately.  Now, I can go spend 30 minutes in town and not get LTE at all. The connection opt is turned on, but it doesn't pick up like it used to when I'm near the tower that broadcasts LTE (there's only 1 in town of the 4 that are Sprint).

I'm hoping once the 4th tower gets turned on, I get native coverage at home and the LTE picks up good...however, this particular tower isn't even on the maps in the sponsor areas here, I was actually told about the tower by a corp store, and when I went to the GPS location he told me of the supposed tower, there it is.. It's not broadcasting anything right now, no service at all from that one..but he said it's supposed to be up within 6 months (from july).

I'm guessing the hold-up in my area is what to do with the ground-mount towers, because there are a CHUNK of them here.

I actually don't know if they've started doing LTE on the GMO towers yet in my area.

On 8/26/2014 at 11:40 AM, jonathanm1978 said:

Is this common to see or just a fluke? I know for a fact there is no 41 here. Only 25, it's been 25 for a year now (around August 8 of 2013 when they turned on the one tower near me..still waiting on the other 3 to get it)..

 

The serving cell is correct for the band 25, as that's what I get on that side of town with band 25...but I know it's impossible that there was 41. Just curious why it showed up as 41?

Can anyone chime in on this? I'm curious if this is just a G3 thing, or if others have seen "fake" b41 as well.

I'm not sure what the timer is set to on the G3, but having only 1 tower -- 15 minutes away that is LTE (b25)..I don't see LTE near as often as I did with the G2. Maybe it doesn't scan as often as the G2 did, but usually when I know I'm in range, I have to cycle airplane mode to get the G3 to see LTE. Now and then it'll pick up on it's own, but I usually have to be in town for 20-30 minutes for that to occur.