Vodafone sure signal - advice needed

gogo123_2

hi all

i live in a 2g area and phone signal is really poor from all networks

i assume this will work in a 2g area just need 3g turned on, on the phone?

i am thinking of moving to Vodafone for the sure signal box is this any good?

i understand i will need a 3g phone so am thinking of getting the Nokia c2-01?

will it work with any router i have the netgear dg834g v3 , is it easy to set up?

i have an ip profile of 3.5mb i see it says you need 1mb

when connected and in use would this have any affect on lag when i am on my xbox 360, also would there be any slowdown when using the net and sure signal at the same time ?


many thanks

jbainbridge

It should be a case of register it on the Voda website then plug in and go.

But ... I found I did need to configure my router too (Draytek). A quick Google of 'suresignal netgear' does show a lot of guides to setting up the router ... so you may well find the same. If you or a friend understand the terms 'static ip' and 'port forwarding' you'll be able to get it setup. Failing that Vodafone may offer advice, I just found it easier to do it myself.

When up and running you do get a full 3g signal inside the house and internet speeds seem normal.

gogo123_2

The vodafone website mentions nothing about setting up the router , on chat they told me you just need to plug it in and away you go , i am not to tech savy , thanks 4 your reply

jbainbridge

That's how it should work and having thought about it a friend of mine has it working fine with a DG834 that I setup - no changes to the router at all. I very much doubt everyone has problems with them. I can only suggest you get one and let Vodafone assist if it doesn't.

I obtained mine from ebay so never really expected any assistance or comeback.

Nostromo

I couldnt get it to work on my Netgear router was just stuck on the power light.It might even be your ISP that is blocking port forwarding that stops it working.