The importance of relevant and timely information in the 21st century has grown so much that rarely nowadays do without the Internet - its main source. And if you add to this the mobility of modern life, it becomes clear why the USB modem is so rapidly gaining popularity. Let's see what kind of device it is, how it happens and how you can increase its speed.
What is a USB modem?This rather simple and practical electronic device was specially invented in order to be able to access the Internet directly via the USB port of a laptop, tablet or regular desktop computer. Using this electronic mechanism does not at all require any special knowledge from the user to connect to the World Wide Web. Almost all modern 3G CDMA and GSM modems now have slots designed for memory cards, and this also allows them to be used as flash drives. Installing these devices takes no more than five minutes, and any student can figure out the control interface.
Features of use
As a rule, a USB modem is located inside a durable plastic case, which perfectly protects it from damage. The only thing he does not like is storing in a damp place and disconnecting from the system without using the built-in Windows function to safely remove devices. For the sake of justice, it is worth noting that, in addition to its unique advantages, the USB modem has a number of small disadvantages. Firstly, it cannot work autonomously without connecting to a PC. Secondly, all the drivers, again, are in the memory of the device to which it was installed, and therefore if you simply connect it to the corresponding connector on someone else's laptop, some problems may arise. Thirdly, in rare cases, but it still happens that the Windows Setup Wizard simply cannot recognize and install a USB modem. Well, and fourthly, in hard-to-reach places, coverage with the network (depending on the operator) may disappear, which cannot guarantee stable operation on the Internet.
How to increase the reception speed of a 3G modem
Note that before buying a modem, it is advisable to pre-test it in the area where you will most often use it. Now the most popular MTS modems, which are distinguished by a favorable price and good reception quality. But if you are faced with poor quality communications, try our tips. One of the most affordable ways to increase the speed of the modem is to use a fairly long USB extension cable. Just find a place where the connection rate (the number of vertical sticks) will be the highest, and leave the device there. The second option is to purchase an antenna.
However, to do this, you first need to check whether the modem has a corresponding connector. In urban conditions, an omnidirectional antenna will be enough, which, as a rule, is installed on the windowsill, and in rural areas a directional antenna is used, oriented towards
the operator’s
base station . In the latter case, the cable length should not exceed 10 m. The third method consists in flashing the modem. But if all else fails, you can try the programs specially designed for this. True, this option is extreme, and resorting to it is at your own peril and risk.