Anyone Have Virgin Mobile Mifi Wifi
Nov 15, 2010, 8:51 pm
#91
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Atherton, CA
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Owner, Green Bay Packers
Posts: 21,690
Might I suggest you learn to read carefully before posting your mistaken comments? The Mifi works just fine as a hotspot while plugged into the car USB charger, it just does not charge. This is an entirely different point from that mentioned above, where the Mifi does not act as a hotspot while plugged into a computer USB. My query is whether others have noticed this particular behaviour.
Dec 30, 2010, 1:05 pm
#93
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 7
MiFi Signal Boost
Recently I ordered a Wilson Sleek for the MiFi from 3GStore.com. I have used Wilson antennas in the past to boost cellular performance, and this one really helps the Virgin MiFi in my car.
I work in a college town but live in a rural area about 20 miles away. Using the MiFi on my dash for Internet radio I was encountering several dead spots on the way home. Most are now gone with the Sleek. The worst spot used to be a three minute dead zone. I now lose signal there for about 70 seconds. The Sleek has a mini usb port that can be used to power the MiFi. I have ordered a plug off Ebay that will do the trick for $1.84.
The MiFi has also been a winner for a co-worker who lives in an area not served by DSL or cable. She and her relatives were still using dialup. I looked at the Sprint map and it showed 3G coverage so I loaned her the MiFi and she bought one the next day!
I work in a college town but live in a rural area about 20 miles away. Using the MiFi on my dash for Internet radio I was encountering several dead spots on the way home. Most are now gone with the Sleek. The worst spot used to be a three minute dead zone. I now lose signal there for about 70 seconds. The Sleek has a mini usb port that can be used to power the MiFi. I have ordered a plug off Ebay that will do the trick for $1.84.
The MiFi has also been a winner for a co-worker who lives in an area not served by DSL or cable. She and her relatives were still using dialup. I looked at the Sprint map and it showed 3G coverage so I loaned her the MiFi and she bought one the next day!