Airrave questions

[rem_kujawa]

Thinking about getting one, I would like some feedback on pros and cons. And would I get the new model that supports 3G?

 

[hk-usp45]

Also, you might have to call them to activate if airvave will not find sprint servers (or opposite)

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

 

[rem_kujawa]

Yeah they sent me the new model for free and waving the monthly and activation fee. So no more worrying about signal strength anymore.

 

[anon(45526)]

I called Sprint and told them I wanted to change providers due to the lack of reception at my house. They sent me an Airrave for free and waived the monthly fee. The Airrave works great with my Evo, work issued Blackberry, and my wife's HTC Snap. Every once in a while the Airrave has a "system" issue and won't work, but it has been a great addition. Just be aware that if you start a phone call while in the Airrave reception area and leave the area, you may drop a call. Same goes for a call outside the area and entering the Airrave reception area. It is not a flawless system, but it is well worth having!

 

[Joescan09]

I have owed a airave from sprint for over the last three years. I have just switched to the new airvana about two months ago. It works well and every once and awhile it does studier but it's an amazing addition to my home network. Also I don't even use wifi inside my house anymore with my evo because the airvana gives me like 2.5mbs down and 1.5up.

 

[packpackpack]

Wait, Sprint has a 3G Airrave now? They gave me a free airrave and waive the fees since I get NO cell signal in my neighborhood. I wonder if I could get the 3G now...

 

[hk-usp45]

New ones have 3G capability

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

 

[sasha]

And don't they only wave the fee for the first year after that it's 4.99 a month.

 

[rem_kujawa]

I hope not!

 

[sasha]

I hope not!

I'm pretty sure of it 4.99 isn't bad but it sucks to have to pay that every month when it's not your fault they service doesn't work in your home.

 

[Joescan09]

With the new Airvana's there is no fee associated with it. It was only the old airaves that cost $4.99 a month.

 

[rem_kujawa]

How is it that I'm only pulling 200k download? Running off the tower I could get up to 1.4mb.

I just updated the prl and profile and got almost 1mb. Not to bad while watching Netflix.

 

[FuzzyLabRat]

Hope I'm not comming to the party too late in terms of this thread...
I too had issue with signal after moving and told Sprint I was considering leaving since I was off contract (this was about a year ago). They sent me an AirRave device at no charge (device nor service).

Had a few issues setting it up requiring calls with AirRave support; device wouldn't sync, firmware pushes, etc. They at one point claimed that my QoS was too low on my Internet Service, which prompted me calling my Cable company to have them check my signal strength to my modem etc.

In the end, the device started working (no firm reason why IMO) and it has provided full coverage throughout my townhouse. I have yet to be charged for the device (as agreed upon) and, should I be charged, will consider dropping my account. However, I doubt they would be willing to lose a loyal customer just to gain $5 more a month.

Hold onto the packing materials -- you are required to send the AirRave back (if they provide it complimentary that is) upon account termination. Otherwise, I use my phone as I do anywhere else with the same performance, only solid signal in an area that formerly had none.

 

[rem_kujawa]

I still see a drop in signal every now and then. But most of the time its five to six bars.

 

[Joescan09]

Only time my airvana acts up is when my single levels on my modem are to higher or to low.

 

[rkeenan]

I get terrible reception in my apartment. Do I need an internet provider for this to work?

Sent by Evo 4G

 

[Yourdogsdead]

I get terrible reception in my apartment. Do I need an internet provider for this to work?

Sent by Evo 4G

Yes, you need some form of broadband and access to a window or something.

 

[rem_kujawa]

Yes and it has to be high speed, I have a 7mb connection and it works alright.

 

[rem_kujawa]

I think I found the issue, I ran a Voip test and my ISP failed the quality of line service. The airrave needs at least 80% when I tested I was at 4%.