topic Re: Tethering slow? in Android

Tethering slow?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:23:19 GMT

I have a Galaxy Y and use WIFI tethering whilst out in my Motorhome to connect up my netbook. This weekend the internet connection was very slow and intermittant even though I had 3-5 bars on my reception. Why would this be? Also can I do anything to improve the connection speed in cases such as this? I have tried it again now I am home and the internet connection using the phone tethering was quite fast (and data efficient!)

One other thing, I tried to get into ebay to my selling account but it kept forceing me to use the ebay.mobile account, which is no good to me. How can I insist I get the normal laptop ebay account?

Thanks, Brian

Re: Tethering slow?

jonsie — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:58:13 GMT

Using wifi tethering, your netbook speed will be totally dependent on the quality of the wifi signal which may have been weak where you were. A good network signal does not necessarily mean good wifi reception.

Re: Tethering slow?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:04:28 GMT

surely the wifi signal comes from my Galaxy which is close by, the internet into the galaxy is dependant on what - the strength of my phone reception? (which was 3-5 )

Re: Tethering slow?

jonsie — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:06:05 GMT

You stated you were using WIFI tethering.

Re: Tethering slow?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:43:03 GMT

My poor terminology, I am using the Galaxy Y as a wifi hotspot by turning on Tethering on the phone and connecting the netbook to it.

Re: Tethering slow?

version7point0 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:53:35 GMT

The most important thing to look for would be the level of data capability.

Which of the flowing does it show? G, E, 3G, H, H+

Speeds increase from left to right.

Re: Tethering slow?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:55:11 GMT

Where do I look for this information?

Re: Tethering slow?

jonsie — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:06:29 GMT

aswell, I don't think the Galaxy Y shows whether the signal is 2G or 3G and the speeds you say you got at the weekend suggest that the signal wasn't a very good 3G. If you have 3G enabled in the settings I think it must have been a poor reception area despite the number of network bars. The fact that is ok in your home also points to this.

Apologies for misunderstanding your original post.

Re: Tethering slow?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:09:30 GMT

OK, so there is no real way to see if the internet signal is good or not? Would turning off 3G help or hinder, I assume not?

Re: Tethering slow?

version7point0 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:48:28 GMT

I'm pretty sure your phone still shows your connection type, it would be located next to your signal indicator on your status bar at the top.

3G needs to be enabled for your fastest potential connection.

Re: Tethering slow?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:55:23 GMT

I see it now, at home now it is 'E', where can I find out whet these codes mean?

Re: Tethering slow?

MI5 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:15:11 GMT

It goes G, E, 3G, H, H+ in order of speed. You can have full bars but only G and still be slow for data. For best data you are looking for at least 3G with 3 bars minimum. On the ebay mobile site if you go to the very bottom of the page you should see an option to go to desktop site. There is also an ebay app on Play that you can download which is easier than using a browser.

Re: Tethering slow?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:46:03 GMT

Many thanks for your help. Much wiser now.

Re: Tethering slow?

MI5 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:47:31 GMT

No probs. Just ask if there is anything else.

Re: Tethering slow?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:21:15 GMT

Found and downloaded the ebay app - much better, thanks again. Brian