Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Sprint Part number: SWAC802
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- The Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot offers another very good option for those who need fast Internet connection on the go to share within a small group. Those traveling within Sprint's WiMax coverage would likely find it an excellent product.
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Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot (Sprint) price range: $349.99
- Reviewed by: Dong Ngo
- Reviewed on: 06/01/2012
The good: The Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot offers great battery life, shares fast 4G connections to up to eight Wi-Fi clients, and supports all cellular connections on Sprint's network. The device also comes with a lot of useful features for mobile users.
The bad: The Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot's cellular speed (where it was tested) was, though fast, comparatively slow. The device is somewhat bulky and Sprint's 4G coverage is spotty.
The bottom line: The Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot offers another very good option for those who need fast Internet connection on the go to share within a small group. Those traveling within Sprint's WiMax coverage would likely find it an excellent product.
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- Manufacturer: Sprint
- Part number: SWAC802
- Description: The Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless is the next generation mobile broadband device. Delivering a truly wireless experience, this compact device requires no cables or software installation. Easily connect up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices - including tablets, eReaders, laptops or gaming consoles - to the Internet at speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G where available. The large, easy-to-read display shows your connection status, battery life, number of shared users and more. Supports GPS Navigation and other GPS applications when using the Sprint 3G network. For businesses, the Overdrive Pro is the perfect solution to deploy a small workgroup, back up costly wireline connections or simply share a connection with other employees to save costs. For the consumer, it provides quick connectivity and customizable security. With the Overdrive Pro, you can get more done at work or at play, at home or away.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Wireless router
- Connectivity Technology Wireless ,
Wired - Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.16e - Max Range Open Space 151 ft
- Network / Transport Protocol ICMP/IP ,
UDP/IP ,
PPTP ,
TCP/IP ,
ARP ,
RARP ,
IPSec - Encryption Algorithm WPA2,
WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK,
AES,
WPA,
128-bit WEP,
TKIP,
64-bit WEP - Authentication Method Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
- Features DHCP server ,
VPN support ,
DNS server ,
Port triggering ,
DMZ port ,
VPN passthrough ,
Access Point operational mode ,
Port forwarding ,
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g ,
IEEE 802.11n ,
IEEE 802.11b ,
IEEE 802.16e ,
UPnP - Built-in Devices Battery,
GPS,
Status LCD - Status Indicators Power
Communications
- Type Wireless cellular modem
- Cellular Protocol CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0
- Max Transfer Rate 10 Mbps
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces Hi-Speed USB : 1 x
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 (total) / 1 (free) x microSD
Networking
- Networking type Wireless router
Antenna
- Antenna Internal integrated
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Miscellaneous
- Width 2.7 in
- Depth 2.7 in
- Height 0.7 in
- Weight 3.4 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
- Cables (Details) 1 x USB cable
- Compliant Standards FCC
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.4.x or later,
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature -4 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 131 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
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