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finding best location for T-Mobile home Internet gateway
I'm confused about moving the unit around the house to find the best location. To do this must the unit be plugged in, or can it be done using battery power only? It seems crazy to have to walk aroun...
PS56k wrote:I have a signal - and its plugged in - showing 2-3 bars….
and then UN-plug it -
it only shows the TM logo and some slowly marching [] [] [] [] boxes -
but no way to scroll to the signal strength bars ???
Usually, those marching boxes means the gateway is restarting.
Perhaps using the manual instructions, may get the gateway into battery mode for signal detection by keeping it unplugged, and recycling the on-off switch.
Manual setup: identify an ideal location:
The following procedure will help determine the best location for your gateway.
1. Without using the provided power adapter, power-on the gateway by pressing its On/Off button.
2. Walk the gateway around your house and identify the window where it gets the best signal, as represented by the greatest number of bars on the LCD.
