Verizon Samsung network extender scs-2u01

[xpro]

I have Verizon 3G mifi, but my area has bad coverage unfortunately. Verizon sells a device named "Samsung network extender scs-2u01" it somehow uses your internet connection to boost your 3G reception.

Anyone tried this to know if I would still get dynamic IPs from Verizon wireless while using the device? or does it simply work as a router and use your home internet IP on your 3G data?

[unkown5454]

You mean the routers that help you transfer calls to VoIP when living in a bad service area?

Not the same thing as what you're thinking or wanting to do.

[xpro]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

You mean the routers that help you transfer calls to VoIP when living in a bad service area?

Not the same thing as what you're thinking or wanting to do.

This is the device I'm talking about

Samsung Network Extender SCS 2U01 | Verizon Wireless

[unkown5454]

Yea...like I said, all this does it route traffic through your home network. Every carrier has this and all you will do is run through your same IP as your home network.

It's not used for what you want to do.

BTW, your MiFi emits signals, it does not acquire them from other devices like a computer or phone.

[xpro]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

Yea...like I said, all this does it route traffic through your home network. Every carrier has this and all you will do is run through your same IP as your home network.

It's not used for what you want to do.

BTW, your MiFi emits signals, it does not acquire them from other devices like a computer or phone.

Are you absolutely certain that it uses the IP address from your home broadband connection? If that's the case than it would be hopeless for me.

[xpro]

I started reading the owner's manual and I came across this image



If this picture is accurate it would mean, that the extender would be working like a VPN. What are your thoughts?

[Dmshark25]

Originally Posted by xpro

Are you absolutely certain that it uses the IP address from your home broadband connection? If that's the case than it would be hopeless for me.

Yes , this device acts as a cell phone tower and will improve your Verizon 3G and Voice Coverage within your house, so if your home and your phone only has 1 or 2 Bars and the 3G internet is dragging big time , than it will boost the verizon signal within your home

So you may go from 1 or 2 bars to a full signal and your 3G service will be on point and u won't have problems loading data

The device is able to improve Verizon's coverage by using your home Wifi and it uses that to boost your verizon signal

[Dmshark25]

Why are you hopeless, what exactly are you trying to Achieve??

[unkown5454]

And from that picture, you can clearly see it's just a router sitting behind your other home router. Again, all this does is reroute traffic through your home network by imitating a cell tower that your devices will connect to.

[xpro]

Originally Posted by Dmshark25

Why are you hopeless, what exactly are you trying to Achieve??

I want to be able to use 3G at my house so I can get many IPs, I've been researching to make sure this device actually gets Verizon wireless IPs, instead of using my homes broadband IP.

If it does get Verizon wireless IPs I would be good to go. If not, there is not much I can do as other providers also have bad coverage at my house. Which is very strange since it is in the city.

[xpro]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

And from that picture, you can clearly see it's just a router sitting behind your other home router. Again, all this does is reroute traffic through your home network by imitating a cell tower that your devices will connect to.

I called Verizon to ask about their return policy and he said I have 14 days. So it would be a worth a try, since I have no better choice.

[Dmshark25]

Well you will be getting the same IP from your cell phone now, so have you been checking the IPs on your phone??

The Samsung Extender is just going to give your phone a stronger signal, it had nothing to do with your cell phones IP address

So say your phone is staying on the same IP now, than by using the extender it will not change that, your phone will still have one IP, it just will be a stronger connection

And this is just an example im sure if it's verizon 3G you have a large IP pool

Do you understand what the Extender is doing , and have you been using your phone and know how to change the ip ??

[Dmshark25]

Or you have not a phone bit a Veizon Mifi, same thing. Or did you just purchase the Mifi and your in a bad coverage spot and have not even been able to use it yet

[xpro]

Originally Posted by Dmshark25

Well you will be getting the same IP from your cell phone now, so have you been checking the IPs on your phone??

The Samsung Extender is just going to give your phone a stronger signal, it had nothing to do with your cell phones IP address

So say your phone is staying on the same IP now, than by using the extender it will not change that, your phone will still have one IP, it just will be a stronger connection

And this is just an example im sure if it's verizon 3G you have a large IP pool

Do you understand what the Extender is doing , and have you been using your phone and know how to change the ip ??

I was able to use my 3G, as I sometimes get 3G signal. I can also change its IP by enabling and disabling data, and it has a good IP pool. I will purchase the device to test it out.

[pr0wake]

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