Connection disruptions with Skinny Modem 2

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Ole55

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#310668 11-Nov-2023 12:13

Hi,

We have a Skinny/Spark Smart Modem 2 and it's about 4,2 kms from the antenna away (which is across the lake so no hills etc.).

Quite a few times a day the modem loosees the internet connection, sometimes just briefly and other times a few minutes and it seems to have to reconnect completly.

Would anyone know if an indoor antenna solve those issues? For example: https://www.gowifi.co.nz/antennas/ant-262.html

Goosey

2829 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber

#3158255 11-Nov-2023 12:45

Is the router near the window closest to the tower or is it deep inside the house?

Ole55

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#3158259 11-Nov-2023 13:03

Hi,

It is closesed to the window. I also tried putting it at a high window (around 3,5m up) but that didn't change anything.

Goosey

2829 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber

#3158380 11-Nov-2023 18:30

4km is ages away.
I guess you could try that antenna

raytaylor

4014 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#3158447 12-Nov-2023 08:59

Water is problematic for radio signals over 1ghz

- The surface reflects the signal causing interference

- Evaporation or moisture above the water surface can block certain frequencies

Ray Taylor

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Ole55

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#3159410 14-Nov-2023 12:02

Thanks for your answers. I might give that antenna a try.

Is there anything I can do about the 'water problem'?

Spyware

3761 posts

Uber Geek

Lifetime subscriber

#3159433 14-Nov-2023 12:54

Ole55:

Thanks for your answers. I might give that antenna a try.

Is there anything I can do about the 'water problem'?

Shift house.

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