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Clear Network? Sprint 4G?

Does anyone have the G Tablet working on the Clear Network?
I know Clear is not in all areas yet so let me explain that Clear offers wireless internet and phone service on their 4G network. Here in Vegas we have both Clear 4G and Sprint 4G available. The Clear service is available for about $40.00 per month here and I am curious if this would work.
The Clear device is a USB port modem that would plug into the side of the G Tablet. Does this Clear device work with the G Tablet?
Also, Clear was selling a small hot spot device that can be used in place of a hot spot phone. I am not sure if that is still available. Do you think it would work with the G Tablet over wifi?
Also, does anybody know if the Sprint HTC EVO Hot Spot feature works well with the G Tablet? I think Sprint requires users to purchase their hot spot service and using a Sprint Phone as a theter violates their user agreement.
So, I am opening this up for discussion and not looking to try this right away, just looking for info for now. I hope this leads to a lot of discussion on the topic of wireless internet on the go. What made me wonder about this is I may have to sit in the hospital waiting room for several hours and it might be nice to take the tablet along to pass the time and I am doubtful there will be wifi service at the hospital.
Thanks for any response in advance.

ahhhh... Finally somthing I know a little about. I dont think the Tabs are gears for drivers for the clear cars, HOWEVER - I've had Clear since the day they came out, 2 usb sticks for $55 a month. Last month I upgraded one of the USB modems for the clearspot 4G, monthly service was the same price and now I have wiMax router that I can connect 8 devices to. IT WORKS GREAT. No reason to get a USB moden when you get the router for the same price
Hope that helped some?

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it2steve said:
ahhhh... Finally somthing I know a little about. I dont think the Tabs are gears for drivers for the clear cars, HOWEVER - I've had Clear since the day they came out, 2 usb sticks for $55 a month. Last month I upgraded one of the USB modems for the clearspot 4G, monthly service was the same price and now I have wiMax router that I can connect 8 devices to. IT WORKS GREAT. No reason to get a USB moden when you get the router for the same price
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Hi it2steve, are you using the G Tablet with the Clearspot? I talked to Clear Sales on the phone and the CSA said he thought the Modems would work with the Android Opp System. He also said that the Hot Spot device (Clearspot?) was either discontinued or was being discontinued. He said it works great for him (but he is one of those "Apple Guys") and he has it working with about 8 devices.

I was wondering the same thing.. Road Runner/Time Warner Cable recently put a similar device. It is said to be a 3G/4G mobile hot spot router. Their service is $39.99 for their local 3/4G service while the national(nationwide) service cost $39.99 for the first 3 months then reverts to $59.99 after that. Currently I have a rooted G1 with barnacle adhoc tether. Max DL is about 1.8 mbs on 3G and max upload speeds of .7 mbs. It is sufficient for browsing websites but not for watching flash ie YouTube(although some videos do play good and quickly). I'm using it ATM at work with max 12kbps DL and like 4kbps upload. Haha!

Hi,
HTC EVO4G hotspot works well with gtab. If you root your EVO you can either use wifi tether or with some roms use hotspot feature without having to pay the carrier any additional fees
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New2Android said:
Hi,
HTC EVO4G hotspot works well with gtab. If you root your EVO you can either use wifi tether or with some roms use hotspot feature without having to pay the carrier any additional fees
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I can second that. I use my G Tab with my rooted evo4G and wifitether and it works great!
Scott

Sprint is re-selling Clear's 4G service. I have a Sprint Overdrive 4G Mifi hotspot. Actually using it now because the cable modem in the house went dead. 5 devices can connect and use the hotspot at once. It's awesome.
Let me warn you. No one that I am aware of has been able to get any USB air card to work on a G-tablet yet. I know some devs are trying to get it to work, but if you want mobile internet on the G-tablet, you need to get a mifi or hotspot device.

GaryHypnosis said:
Hi it2steve, are you using the G Tablet with the Clearspot? I talked to Clear Sales on the phone and the CSA said he thought the Modems would work with the Android Opp System. He also said that the Hot Spot device (Clearspot?) was either discontinued or was being discontinued. He said it works great for him (but he is one of those "Apple Guys") and he has it working with about 8 devices.
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Ok... I don't know anything about a recall. I do, however, know first hand which services that I have had with them the last year and a half:
- I started with two USB Clear 4G modems (NOT 4G+ which is 3 and 4G)
- 8 months ago I got the original 'ClearSpot Router' (which was an actual router, made my cradle point branded by Clear that a usb stick went into and broadcast the signal like any other router.
-45 days ago I upgraded one of my USB sticks to (now what they call) Clearspot 4G (not 4G+) as it's basically the same as the first one except it's all built into one unit. You set it up like you would any router, user / pass / SSID / encryption / ect.
It works flawlessly on my tab, laptop, Wii and even cell when I need it. As a backup I tether my Tab off of my Vibrant too.
Hope this helps some. I've included two pics, one of the first Clearspot with USB and one of the 'new' Clearspot where the USB is no longer needed (by the way, for the price and what you get the Clearspot makes it a no-brainer compared to a USB)

I have the 4G Clear Spot portable WiFi router (second picture above) and it works fine with the G tablet as with any other WiFi device. You can connect up to 5 devices at a time The WiFi signal is 802.11b/g.

[Q] Best router for G tablet?

What routers do you all use with your G tablets? Are there any to completely avoid?
Thanks, WAD

I dont think routers will be a problem. I have tested mine with linksys and d-link and so for so good. Those are the only two I have. Having an N router would be nice for the distance.

Any n1 router. I don't even waste my time with less. I like netgear

WantADroid said:
What routers do you all use with your G tablets? Are there any to completely avoid?
Thanks, WAD
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I am using Trendnet wifi router with WPA PSK; works fine without any issues.

Apple Extreme Base Station, no probs...

I'm using the one Verizon Fios gave me which is wireless N. My gtab flies with wireless N. If I didn't have one already, I would go for any wireless n router that isn't made by Belkin. Those are the only routers I ever had problems with.

Thanks
Thanks for the replies, I bought a netgear n router to replace my old netgear b. Now I just need to go pick up my G tab.

darkness77 said:
I dont think routers will be a problem. I have tested mine with linksys and d-link and so for so good. Those are the only two I have. Having an N router would be nice for the distance.
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Ditto. I have a mix of Linksys (WRT610N) and DLink (DIR-825 and DAP-1522) routers and APs. No issues with connectivity or speed.
One little annoyance. The gtab doesn't recognize that I moved from one router to another in the house like my Nexus One does (where it automatically switch to the most powerful signal even though there is a signal present on the existing WIFI connection). I have to manually reconnect the WIFI connection to the other router.

I have an Asus WT500gP v2 running DD-WRT and I've had no issues either.

I use a D-link 625 at home, no issue, also at varrious homes of friends and family as well as public hotspots...i.e. barnes and noble,starbucks,culvers...Some with encryption, others open, or mac filtering, no issues on any of them.

[Q] Wifi boosting

Hi guys
Just a quick question. I have a Sky Sagem Router. I have it on 54g auto using channel 1 least congested channel in my area.
The problem is I get weak signal downstairs using my xperia arc. How can I boost my wireless signal? My router is clear of any interference.
Before my laptop got stolen I used to get full signal and even when I had my desire hd
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use wireless repeaters

I cant afford any at the moment for a long while
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Some phones have weaker WiFi reception than others unfortunately. As suggested, a wireless repeater is an option. You can pick up a linksys wrt54g on eBay for $20-$30 and flash it with ddwrt in order to allow this functionality.

newter55 said:
Some phones have weaker WiFi reception than others unfortunately. As suggested, a wireless repeater is an option. You can pick up a linksys wrt54g on eBay for $20-$30 and flash it with ddwrt in order to allow this functionality.
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Thanks...is there a link you can give me that will show me how to flash it with ddwrt?
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http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_WRT54G/GL/GS/GX#GSv4.0
That will get you started. Just click on the link for the version you pick up and it will take you to flashing instructions. The only thing you have to watch is that you don't get a v7. They are older routers but work great, especially for what you want to do. After you flash the router, ddwrt has numerous guides on how to configure it as a repeater.

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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[Q] Best value 3g dongle

I'm looking to use my tablet whilst out and about and I am currently in the USA so I wanted to make the most of the exchange rate.

Bongo2k said:
I'm looking to use my tablet whilst out and about and I am currently in the USA so I wanted to make the most of the exchange rate.
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I too am curious about this, but from here in the U.K. How does tethering to a phone compare, how to go about tethering?
Sorry mate, not trying to hijack your thread.
Seg

i wouldnt bother with a dongle. i am on t-mobile in the uk, have a samsung GS2 and use the portable hotspot functionality to use my 3G connection on my transformer when out and about. it so east to setup a child could do it and it works a treat.
if your phone has hotspot functionality use that instead. so much easier than a dongle and it means you arent paying twice for 3G connection.

bob dylan said:
i wouldnt bother with a dongle. i am on t-mobile in the uk, have a samsung GS2 and use the portable hotspot functionality to use my 3G connection on my transformer when out and about. it so east to setup a child could do it and it works a treat.
if your phone has hotspot functionality use that instead. so much easier than a dongle and it means you arent paying twice for 3G connection.
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I would have definately done this, but I sold my sgs2 to pay for my tf. Do you know of any other phone which can do this? Obviously cheapest is the key for me at the mo.
Seg

I unfortunately have one of the few windows phones that doesn't and wont (I don't think) support portable hotspot. Plus id rather not have to worry about another thing to charge.

Bongo2k said:
I unfortunately have one of the few windows phones that doesn't and wont (I don't think) support portable hotspot. Plus id rather not have to worry about another thing to charge.
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But wouldnt you be charging your phone every night anyway Bongo?
Seg

I am probably going to give my phone to my GF or retire it while I see how the whole tablet thing works out

Seg2012 said:
I would have definately done this, but I sold my sgs2 to pay for my tf. Do you know of any other phone which can do this? Obviously cheapest is the key for me at the mo.
Seg
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pretty much any decent android phone has the hotspot functionality, eg my old htc desire used to do it too.
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Bongo2k said:
I am probably going to give my phone to my GF or retire it while I see how the whole tablet thing works out
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you do know you cant use your tablet as phone you know?!
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i bought the extended battery from samsung, gives me 2 and half days of heavy useage out of one charge
eg i was using the hotspot functionality at work for about 3 hours today, phone went from 97% charged to 80% charged.
it works a treat for me.

Last I checked skype pretty much worked well enough to replace a phone

You can tether to a phone via WiFi just fine, but most people travelling internationally are not blessed. In ten days, if I try to roam, it will cost me $10 per megabyte. Also, it will burn through your phones battery faster (my old phone would die maybe 2x - 2.5x faster).
3G dongles, you should be able to preload with data when you get in country or preload with suitable data service before going abroad. That makes them useful.
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3 do a 3g mifi dingle at 10gbp/more you can unlock it easily and put any 3g sum in it, works for me

I meant which brand/model is ts best value for money...

Unbranded phone= no roaming charges if you have an in country sim.I.e. I use my phone in Germany on a German sim. Its not rocket science
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So no one can give me any recommendations?

An alternative approach
I don't know of a USB 3G modem that can be plugged in to the Transformer. I do have a sim-lock-free 3G Huawei K3520 modem (recognized as an E620 in GNU/Linux, and purportedly compatible with the E169). However I have not tried to get it to work with my Transformer (ie I have not plugged it in), so I can not say whether it works.
Instead I plug this USB 3G modem into a very small portable Edimax 3G-6218N mobile router that I own, and I use that to broadcast a local WAN that I log in with my Asus Transformer. I carry Edimax router around with me.
This Edimax 3G-6218N mobile router is both slightly smaller and SIGNIFICANTLY lighter than my Blackberry mobile phone, and it is easy to carry around. Why so ?
Because typically when I am outside, I have my Asus Tranformer inside my backback. Well the Edimax 3G-6218N mobile router and the 3G Huawei K3520 modem take up next to no additional space in the backpack, and their weight is insignificant compared to the Transformer and basic backpack weight.
By using the 3G Huawei K3520 modem and Edimax 3G-6218N mobile router combination, both my wife (with her iPod) and myself (with my Transformer) can access the Internet at the same time with one 3G account, saving money.
During one test, we had connected at the same time to this 3G Huawei K3520 modem and Edimax 3G-6218N mobile router combination:
Asus Transformer TF-101B
iPod Touch 3G
Lenovo X220 laptop
Dell Studio 1537 laptop
Blackberry Torch phone using its wireless
all sharing the same 3G connection. It would be a LOT more expensive to have to have a separate 3G account for each device.
I know this is not the answer you are looking for, and my apologies for that. But I think it worth considering on your part.

There's a thread about using dongles with the transformer but there's lots of compatible dongles, i don't want to have to go through the entire list finding which one is cheapest.

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There's a thread about using singles with the transformer but there's lots of compatible dongles, i don't wantcto have to go through the entire list finding which one is cheapest.
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in the time you have waited for someone to suggest something you could have gone through that list and ordered the cheapest one!!

oldcpu, that's def' best value but highest initial investment. I like the idea though and will probably borrow it someday
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bob dylan said:
in the time you have waited for someone to suggest something you could have gone through that list and ordered the cheapest one!!
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Guess I'll have to do that then

[Questions] Wifi Question..

What you are about to read might be a stupid question, but nonetheless a question indeed. And Not really a Infuse question, but I am too lazy to Navigate out of the Infuse forums on this site, plus I'm sure you guys are more than knowledgeable to answer it. I have Brighthouse Cable internet at the moment with a linksys router. Now say I got to like Newegg or Bestbuy and grab up a Wireless router, Would I be able to hook that up and have wifi? and If so, would I have to call brighthouse and add a wireless service or pay an extra fee? Let me know ​
Peace out with the grease out,
Malicious.

you should be able to buy a wireless router use it and not have to pay any fees most cable companys offer wireless modems to thier customers now so you might want to check with your provider

jerrycoffman45 said:
you should be able to buy a wireless router use it and not have to pay any fees most cable companys offer wireless modems to thier customers now so you might want to check with your provider
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That's what I guessed. Been needing a new router since mine already lost 2 ports T-T so thought i'd look into the whole wireless thing. thanks for the info +1

When you pay for internet, you pay for one tunnel to the web. All the router does is distributes it among several clients.
Might I suggest the Buffalo WHR-HP-G300N router, Open Source firmware and a great router (put it on wireless N only mode for better performance)

MaliciousIntent69 said:
That's what I guessed. Been needing a new router since mine already lost 2 ports T-T so thought i'd look into the whole wireless thing. thanks for the info +1
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you can also checkout websites like dealnews.com or slickdeals.net for bargains. I've seen routers refurbs for $10 or new or $15-$20 if you just want something simple. It's not everyday but every now and then