On 02/07/13 16:44, Toby Corkindale wrote:
On 02/07/13 14:34, Russell Coker wrote:
A client has a problem with a device that generates data faster than it's 3G modem can upload it.
Is there a good LTE AKA 4G modem that can connect to a Linux system?
A lot of the USB-based ones work pretty well on modern Linux systems now; they present as a USB serial driver, accept modem-style AT commands, and then provide a ppp connection.
Can you run two 3G modems next to each other and expect that each of them will get full bandwidth? Or will they interfere with each other in some way?
You wouldn't get full bandwidth, but you'd be getting a bigger share than if you just had one. eg. Say there are 8 other active people in your cell, then instead of you getting 1/9th of the total, you'd get 2/10th (ie 1/5th).
You'd be much better off with LTE though -- I get uploads speeds that are far more than just doubling of 3G and with a lot less packet loss.
For eg, here's 12mbit upstream on Optus LTE in brunswick west: https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/32331_101515439027664... Same location gets around 1.5mbit upstream on Optus HSPA! (And 0.6 mbit on ADSL2+, damnit!)