any thoughts on usiung a verizon usb modem on a desktop

[96neon]

i need to borrow a male to female usb cable, around 6 ft.

my mom ordered a verizon usb modem and it doesnt have a signal where the pc is, so i want to see if i put modem in the window, if it would get a signal. and i dont want to buy a cable if its not going to work.


thanks
-Kevin

[Kevo]

The verison wireless USB modem? If so that is basically a cell phone, if you have a verizon phone and have service there then the modem should work also. I have a shit load of them at work ppl use when go out of town and such. I'll look for a 6ft cable but doubtful I got one laying around the office.

[Discontained]

i need to borrow a male to female usb cable, around 6 ft.

my mom ordered a verizon usb modem and it doesnt have a signal where the pc is, so i want to see if i put modem in the window, if it would get a signal. and i dont want to buy a cable if its not going to work.


thanks
-Kevin


What model is it. Is there no signal or are you getting a "Limited or No connectivity" message. Is it on a laptop? What OS. i might be able to help ya diagnosis the problem.. (damn i hate being geeky sometimes) :cool:

[96neon]

my mom went and bought one today, and yes its for like a laptop, but using it on a desktop. and ive got it on the window(yay for blue painters tape), and only getting 1-2 bars, but then again ive got a steel roof. so over the next week or so, im gonna move it around to try to find the best signal.

its a usb760. and mike its just a poor signal :(

thanks tho guys, i didnt know she was gonna run out and buy a cable just to try this thing(we have 30 days to send it back it we dont like it)


-Kevin

[96neon]

anyone know how one of these things would fair outside?(im thinking a fence post, milk jug, and some silicone caulking?) lol

already ALOT faster than dial up, and its bouncing between 1 and 2 bars(wishing i could get all 4 bars, lol)
but im also thinking the weather could be affecting it


any thoughts?
-Kevin

[Discontained]

go here..
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/CoverageLocatorController
click on "Broadband & V Cast" for digital data coverage

Then call a Verizon store near you and ask where the tower that services your area is in relation to your house. This will help you point your antenna if that dont work...

http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/763/40/

[96neon]

thanks mike, might have to save up for one of those.


kevin

[jasonball]

the milk jug sounds interesting. if you do that. please post upa pic. lol