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# purchase and configure the infrastructure | # purchase and configure the infrastructure | ||
# installation on the site | # installation on the site | ||
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| + | Before you go out into the field, '''install a network analyser''', e.g. Network Cell Info Lite ([https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wilysis.cellinfolite&hl=en download from Google Play]) | ||
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| + | ''Note: this guide is made for Android 8.0. Functionality might look different'' | ||
== 1. measure the available networks from the operators == | == 1. measure the available networks from the operators == | ||
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| + | [[File:Network_search_Android.jpg|300px|thumb|left|''Results of Network Search, showing both the operators'']] | ||
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| + | Open your Android phone | ||
| + | * Goto '''Settings''' | ||
| + | * Select '''Network & Internet ''' | ||
| + | * Select '''Mobile Network''' | ||
| + | * Select '''Network Operators''' | ||
| + | * Search '''Networks'''. It will take some minutes to show all networks. | ||
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| + | What you see is XXXXXXX | ||
== 2. identify the direction of closest tower == | == 2. identify the direction of closest tower == | ||
| + | ''Note: your phone jumps to the best network. Thus, if you have a good 2G (GSM) network and a week 3G (UMTS) network, your phone will report from the 2G network''. Thus, you '''need to fix your phone to the 3G (or 4G) network'''. | ||
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| + | [[File:FixPhone_to_3G.jpg|450px|thumb|center|''Select 3G (4G) as connection modus on your phone'']] | ||
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==3. measure field strength and technology == | ==3. measure field strength and technology == | ||
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Establish an Internet Lite Information Spot
Steps:
- measure the available networks from the operators
- identify the direction of closest tower
- measure field strength and technology
- create a map with buildings and distances
- purchase and configure the infrastructure
- installation on the site
Before you go out into the field, install a network analyser, e.g. Network Cell Info Lite (download from Google Play)
Note: this guide is made for Android 8.0. Functionality might look different
1. measure the available networks from the operators
File:Network search Android.jpg
Results of Network Search, showing both the operators
Open your Android phone
- Goto Settings
- Select Network & Internet
- Select Mobile Network
- Select Network Operators
- Search Networks. It will take some minutes to show all networks.
What you see is XXXXXXX
2. identify the direction of closest tower
Note: your phone jumps to the best network. Thus, if you have a good 2G (GSM) network and a week 3G (UMTS) network, your phone will report from the 2G network. Thus, you need to fix your phone to the 3G (or 4G) network.
File:FixPhone to 3G.jpg
Select 3G (4G) as connection modus on your phone