can someone help? i bought a bunch of the mk808b cuz i was told it has a dual antenna which will improve the wifi. all of the devices only get about maybe 2 bars and my cell phone get a full signal in the same area. does anyone have a solution for me...
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It unfortunately has bad wifi reception even with dual antenna. What I did was open it up and wrapped a copper wire around the antenna and now I get 3-4 bars at 4-8mbps. You could also solder a copprer wire to the antenna as well.
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I was told that those antennas weren't very good by the people at Solid Signal. In any case, I'm in a fringe area and have an antenna designed to pull in signals from 60-70 miles. The Motorola Booster will only amplify what it gets from the antenna. There are times when I have 100% signal strength and there are times when most channels disappear completely. A mast mounted pre-amp may help with signal strength to the booster. The booster is really meant to feed into a splitter to distribute a signal to multiple sets. It can't create what isn't there. Mine is in my attic and feeds four rooms. When there is signal from the antenna, it works fine. I bought a pre-amp for the antenna but haven't installed it as yet.
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I have been told that a second inside antenna is a waste of money and will not increase signal. I tried it. It has been suggested that raising the outside antenna is best, and have it pointing to the nearest tower.
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from everything i'm reading it does not have 5ghz support, but i'm curious if anyone has upgraded the wireless card to dual band using hardware such as the intel 6235 card. if so, i'm wondering if the a new antenna needs to be run up the side of the screen or if it is simple plug and play (i.e. replace old card, pop in new card).
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Reading the description of that antenna, I noticed that it has a built in amplifier. Try using it first, to see what your reception is, before adding a separate amp.
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I purchased this Motorola signal booster for my "rabbit ears"-connected LCD tv. Received the Motorola on 1/31 and noticed it did NOT improve the tv's weak signal. When I called Motorola's tech support that evening, they told me this particular model only works with cable or satellite hook-ups. Save your money. Buy a stronger antenna.-Chris
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Where I live I have no signal. After purchasing the MobilePro and attaching the antenna to a window (inside) and connecting the device I have 3-4 bars and have been told it is as clear as my land line. I also use the MobilePro in my truck and have had a full signal where I have been told my provider has no signal. Heavy foliage in the summer does affect the signal.
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Give it a try. Let me know if it works for you and I will try it. I think my radio is the problem. What is the odds I get the only faulty antenna made. My Bose Wave has never picked up good signal.
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if you look on the back of your mifi there are actually 2 ports, one for the charger and there is one for this antenna. it wont give you full bars but it should give you a couple and that should keep you online
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I use a JacobsPart wifi Router in a mobile home from my son's wifi about 300' away (I cannot even pick up FM radio without an outside antenna). I get 3 bars which equals good signal. It works great. Of course I am not on the computer that much, but it works aytime I connect. And his home has aluminum siding to pass thru also.
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Julie, that is why I installed the product. With a metal roof, I had no signal. This is supposed to extend/boost the signal. After I had mine installed, I have signal in my basement! Now there was an app " Open Signal" that I used to find where to install the antenna to get the best strength. So, I would say he didn't install it correctly. Mine works well and so does my sons and one of my clients installed his in a shop with a metal roof to get a signal. Have him come back to install properly!
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What operating system and version are you using?If you already have returned it, I recommend getting the Alfa 1W (1000mW) AWUS036H, If you can, get the 9dBi antenna with it. The range is VERY good. (I got this yagi antenna, a 1W Alfa card, and a 2W Alfa card, I find the alfa cards actually get slightly better signal/strength when compared side by side with a network analyzer.)Happy huntingAlfa AWUS036H 1000mW 1W Deluxe Bundle 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang Wi-Fi Network Adapter with 5dBi and a 9dBi Antenna and Suction cup Window Mount dock Also includes a Neoprene carrying case - For Wardriving & Range Extension - What operating system and version are you using?If you already have returned it, I recommend getting the Alfa 1W (1000mW) AWUS036H, If you can, get the 9dBi antenna with it. The range is VERY good. (I got this yagi antenna, a 1W Alfa card, and a 2W Alfa card, I find the alfa cards actually get slightly better signal/strength when compared side by side with a network analyzer.)Happy huntingAlfa AWUS036H 1000mW 1W Deluxe Bundle 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang Wi-Fi Network Adapter with... » Read More What operating system and version are you using?If you already have returned it, I recommend getting the Alfa 1W (1000mW) AWUS036H, If you can, get the 9dBi antenna with it. The range is VERY good. (I got this yagi antenna, a 1W Alfa card, and a 2W Alfa card, I find the alfa cards actually get slightly better signal/strength when compared side by side with a network analyzer.)Happy huntingAlfa AWUS036H 1000mW 1W Deluxe Bundle 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang Wi-Fi Network Adapter with 5dBi and a 9dBi Antenna and Suction cup Window Mount dock Also includes a Neoprene carrying case - For Wardriving & Range Extension - « Show Less
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it is about same be aware I run ddwrt most of time or merlinwrt which is a slightly modified asuswrt factory firmware dont try to raise the transmit power big nono the chipset is amplified after the transmiter chip so increasing transmit power will do nothing but fry the booster / amplifier causing wireless to no longer function. Best option for increasing range is to get better antennas and to use good cables preferably LMR400 low loss and like 15dbi outside antennas 3 of each to be exact and keep cable length to a minimum to get less signal loss. Cheap antennas found on amazon / ebay tend to be garbage and are often 90% no better than the oems and often worse.
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Geekbuying is selling a new version with realtek wifi, version 5. Either that or you flashed non-b firmware. I don't see it on their blog but there is a realtek wifi download on freaktab in the mk808 forum. Try that if you're sure you flashed the b firmware and it didn't work.
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I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil. So, the cell phone signal is different from USA (my USA units became useless in Brazil so I bought two units again in Brazilian store), but in my experience the signal is weak. Inside my apartment my two GTU10 units doesn't work.
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Plug it into your MiFi and move it to different areas of your home to see where the best signal is. The mobile hotspot solved my problem.
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Sorry, I'm no help because I couldn't get the wifi extener to work at all. Directions were confusing and not very helpful. Mine is in a box ready for the dump!