John Laninga Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I have a Jetpack 6620L and a Trucker antenna mounted high outside. I have a cable that runs to the Jetpack, using an adaptor cable specifically ordered for that. But I don't seem to see any difference with the cable hooked up or removed. So I would like to measure signal strength a little more accurately than the little five bar icon. Any suggestions how to get an accurate signal strength readout with and without the antenna cable attached? I can attach to the JetPack with my WiFiRanger and use that control panel if needed. Thanks, John 2015 Entegra Aspire 44B diesel pusher with 2017 GMC Acadia Denali toad Web site, albums, blog and more here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Use the on-line Jetpack Administration web site using your web browser. Go to: my.jetpack/diagnostics scroll down to: "4G LTE Network" section of this web page. There you'll find Signal strength in dB and SNR ---ron Ron Engelsman http://www.mytripjournal.com/our_odyssey Full-Timing since mid 2007 23' Komfort TT 2004 Chevy Avalanche 4x4 8.1L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmacnut Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 For a different opinion try this site. http://speedtest.itspeed.net/ Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technomadia Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Signal strength is one measure for sure, and the dB setting will give you more accurate readings. But a speed test is where it's at to measure the actual performance increase. Cherie & Chris (and Kiki *meow*) / Personal Blog: Technomadia.com Technomads (technology enabled nomads) since 2006Our Nomadic Fleet: RVs: Zephyr: 1961 GM 4106 bus conversion / Blooper: 2020.5 Winnebago Travato GL Boat: Y-Not: 1999 Bayliner 4788 Hosts of the Mobile Internet Resource CenterMobile Internet Information for RVers, Cruisers & Nomads Proud to be recognized as Escapee's Commercial Partners #773 / Escapees RVOU Instructors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Yes....the signal strength is really just a "curiosity" IMO. Speedtesting is the best way to tell if there is a benefit to any change. But you have to do a number of them to the same server and average them for there to be meaning to them. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laninga Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks, all. I'll do both signal strength and speed test for an accurate comparison. == John 2015 Entegra Aspire 44B diesel pusher with 2017 GMC Acadia Denali toad Web site, albums, blog and more here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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