Azgauth Posted October 8, 2007 CID Share Posted October 8, 2007 just kiddin... dont take us too seriuosly. hehe! Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-244889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancake Posted October 9, 2007 CID Share Posted October 9, 2007 har har har Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlo_peter Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 Guys I have a question.. Is it safe to move the antenna by yourself? I want my antenna higher. can I just do that by myself? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 Guys I have a question.. Is it safe to move the antenna by yourself? I want my antenna higher. can I just do that by myself? not recommended. refrain from doing it to avoid accidents, might break your canopy antenna. contact smartbro CS to schedule installer/contractor assistance. that way you will not end up violating some provisions in the service agreement. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiraComputer Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 Guys I have a question.. Is it safe to move the antenna by yourself? I want my antenna higher. can I just do that by myself? That's what i meant about the hard stuff! thats a lot of money if you break it! Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 That's what i meant about the hard stuff! thats a lot of money if you break it! is it true that the canopy antenna costs Php15 thou!?! Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiraComputer Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 is it true that the canopy antenna costs Php15 thou!?! I dunno, some say 4k some say 7k now 15k? thats a lot Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 thats a lot you said it! if its really 15K then it is equivalent to 15 months of smartbro subscription. wow Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0stbound Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 i read somewhere that originally the canopy costs 30k, but smart was able to get a discount from motorola. it costs 15k if you break it. it's ok if you just want to face it into another direction,but if you want to make it higher, you'll have to contact their tech support. another 10ft pole costs 450. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 oh ok. is it possible that if the lock-in period expires and we still wanna stick with smartbro, probably for the reason that there is no other ISP, we can demand for a fresh canopy antenna? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiraComputer Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 oh ok. is it possible that if the lock-in period expires and we still wanna stick with smartbro, probably for the reason that there is no other ISP, we can demand for a fresh canopy antenna? seems okay! new contract new equipment! Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0stbound Posted October 10, 2007 CID Share Posted October 10, 2007 oh ok. is it possible that if the lock-in period expires and we still wanna stick with smartbro, probably for the reason that there is no other ISP, we can demand for a fresh canopy antenna? i think it's a given that they will replace your antenna any time you request for one. it's almost always the last resort of the tech support when i call them for crappy connections. although we can't be assured that they are brand new. i remember us having a member with a used canopy. seems okay! new contract new equipment! i think going past the lock in period with smart doesn't mean getting a new contract. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiraComputer Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 i think going past the lock in period with smart doesn't mean getting a new contract. so after the lock in period expires and you continue using smartbro there are no more lock in periods? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grift3r74 Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 so after the lock in period expires and you continue using smartbro there are no more lock in periods? Yes there is... a new contract means being locked for another 12 months.... Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 Yes there is... a new contract means being locked for another 12 months.... Ouch, so they lock you back in to go on? Even after your time is up? That stinks. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grift3r74 Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 Ouch, so they lock you back in to go on? Even after your time is up? That stinks. Yeah it kinda sucks when all ISP's here are money suckers :haha: Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiraComputer Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 Yes there is... a new contract means being locked for another 12 months.... well might as well get the new equipment when continuing with smartbro! but for me i'd rather change my isp rather than continuing with them! unless a good promo comes up with faster speeds that costs less! Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdawnaz Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 how much is ur internet per month (in us dollars) and what speeds do they advertise? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiraComputer Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 how much is ur internet per month (in us dollars) and what speeds do they advertise? hmmm its about 25 USD per month 999 pesos / 40 pesos [exchange rate per 1 USD] Advertised Speed Is [basically] 384 kbps In other areas they upgraded from 384 kbps to 512 kbps also at 999 per month! Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 hmmm its about 25 USD per month 999 pesos / 40 pesos [exchange rate per 1 USD] Advertised Speed Is [basically] 384 Kbps In other areas they upgraded from 384 Kbps to 512 Kbps also at 999 per month! haa that is why i am excited with globe's 1.8mbps @ P2K/month. but still have 7 months more to extend my patience with smartbro. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiraComputer Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 @coolbuster: is that wireless also? the one being advertised on tv that looks like an old cellular phone from before that has a short antenna [replacing smartbro's canopy on top of the roof]. how about the line of sight? obstructions? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 yup. they call it globe visibility actually its 3G (Third Generation) protocol called HSDPA or High-Speed Downlink Packet Access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSDPA view the intro http://202.91.163.12/g35g/ and the devices http://202.91.163.12/g35g/device.asp go to the page bottom, there you will find a usb modem which can be used by pcs to connect to globe visibility. cool, isn't it? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgauth Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 haa that is why i am excited with globe's 1.8Mbps @ P2K/month. but still have 7 months more to extend my patience with smartbro. If you already have a phone, GLOBE offers an internet only (excluding a phoneline) plan 1.5Mbps at P995.00... Hehe! can't wait to get out of this mud Im stuck in... *disclaimer: There is a myth that whenever a thuderstorm occurs, globes net connection gets cut-off and returns the following day... any globe user who can clarify these? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 yup. they call it globe visibility actually its 3G (Third Generation) protocol called HSDPA or High-Speed Downlink Packet Access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSDPA view the intro http://202.91.163.12/g35g/ and the devices http://202.91.163.12/g35g/device.asp go to the page bottom, there you will find a usb modem which can be used by pcs to connect to globe visibility. cool, isn't it? That actually looks like EVDO that I have. Not many obstructions possible. More on radio waves instead. So yeah it should work better and be mobile as you want it to be. Take it with you if you want. I use mine on a desktop myself. But I can hook it to a laptop and go if I want. Yeah, real good shit. 3mb. thats real good. I haven't seen speeds on here past 2300 and that was not normal. We normally get 1200/600 approximately. But it should kick wireless's butt. I know it beats the heck out of satelite. And yes Azgauth if that is the same data card setup. Storms no longer have anything to do with it. Except power losses. I still lose my computer. But for laptop you could still rock on. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted October 11, 2007 CID Share Posted October 11, 2007 If you already have a phone, GLOBE offers an internet only (excluding a phoneline) plan 1.5Mbps at P995.00... haven't heard that. why is it not so popular? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/17932-how-to-tweak-smart-bro-wifi/page/55/#findComment-245443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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