How do I get a better WiMAX signal with my USB modem?

Things to Check and/or do before calling the CLEAR Tech Support Help Line.

Do you use your CLEAR USB Modem near a window? This tends to be some of the best spots to place a CLEAR WiMAX Modem. Since WiMAX works mostly through “Line of sight” to a WiMAX tower, most people find they get the best signal when they use their computer near a window, preferably one closest to the nearest WiMAX tower.  Tip: You can find out where you local tower is by calling the CLEAR help line, 1-888-888-3113.

Try pivoting the modem in various angles toward or away from a window. You may be able to increase your signal strength by as much as 8 bars with this simple adjustment. Quite simply put, rotate the modem ever so slightly up to 180 degrees and notice the amount of lights that light up in your connection manager. That will indicate your signal strength, the more lights the better.

Be sure to use the pivoting CLEAR USB modem attachment. By pivoting the modem in various angles, towards or away from a window, you may be able to increase your signal strength by as much as 8 bars. Quite simply put, rotate the modem ever so slightly up to 180 degrees and notice the amount of lights that light up in your connection manager. This will indicate your signal strength, the more lights, the better.

Are there any large trees, bushes or tree branches near the window where your WiMAX signal comes in your home? Foliage, AKA, leaves, trees, and bushes can act a barrier to the CLEAR WiMAX signal.  Many people that have large amounts of plant life outside their window find that their signal is sometimes weakened due to that issue. If so, consider trimming your trees or branches near the window where you keep your CLEAR modem. Another suggestion is to move the modem to another window that has less foliage in front.

Does your home or residence have a second floor? Consider using your modem at a higher level, like the second floor in your home. Remember the closer the modem is to a direct line of sight view to a WiMAX tower, the better the signal you should receive.

Consider getting a CLEAR Spot router. This is a wireless G router that you can place anywhere in your home as well as take it with you out.  CLEAR Spot creates a fully portable, secure Wi-Fi network from your activated CLEAR USB modem anywhere within the CLEAR WiMAX coverage area. Share your connection with up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices. Never search for a hotspot again, take it with you wherever you go

https://www.clear.com/clear_spot.php

Do you have any ideas or methods that helped you get a better CLEAR signal with your home modem? Feel free write a comment or send me an email with your ideas,

The Clear Guy

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