Manage updates with the Download AppSprint Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hot Spot
Manufacturer: Sierra Wireless Part number: SWW8013G4G
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- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- For road warriors, the Sprint Overdrive mobile hot spot offers reliable and fast 4G speeds, provided you live in a coverage area. If not, it does 3G, too; we just wish it had a longer battery life.
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CNET editors' review
Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hot Spot price range: $49.99
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 04/01/2010
The good: The Sprint Overdrive offers 4G speeds, GPS support, and shared storage. Its Web client is easy to use.
The bad: Sprint's 4G coverage is limited at this time. The Overdrive is a bit bulky and has short battery life.
The bottom line: For road warriors, the Sprint Overdrive mobile hot spot offers reliable and fast 4G speeds, provided you live in a coverage area. If not, it does 3G, too; we just wish it had a longer battery life.
User reviews
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Stay away...at least for now.
by mgielarowski on May 3, 2010
Pros: Wireless mobile wifi hotspot...when working.
Cons: Slow to connect, poor battery life, spotty 4g coverage. Device feels hot and overheats often.
Summary: I bought this device and returned it before the 30 day grace period. I wanted this device to work out but the negatives outweighed the positives. I purchased this device ...
Summary: I bought this device and returned it before the 30 day grace period. I wanted this device to work out but the negatives outweighed the positives. I purchased this device to replace my Verizon notebook card that I use for business travel. However, the device wouldn't hold a charge after being dormant for a couple days. When I did use it immediately after a charge, it would only last for 1-2 hours. Worst of all was that it would not work at all (even plugged in) unless it had at least 10% battery charge. This resulted in the device failing me at very important times when I needed to be connected for business. My recommendation would be to go with the 3g device, wait for a better 4g device, or stick with your notebook card for now.
One last note- When I called sprint to inquire about a fix or a battery replacement, they claimed that they did not support this device since I bought it at Best Buy. This was after I spent 1.5 hours on the phone with them. To make a long story short....I just took it back to Best Buy and cancelled my service. -
Flakey, drops connections, freezes.
by naql on May 3, 2010
Pros: I wanted to like it. The size, the front LCD are all nice.
Cons: Reliability, signal, design of battery cover.
Summary: I should have checked the Sprint forums before buying this: many problems reported there similar to mine. The main problem is, of course, that I get no 4G signal at ...
Summary: I should have checked the Sprint forums before buying this: many problems reported there similar to mine. The main problem is, of course, that I get no 4G signal at home or at work. When I was able to get a single bar I was repeatedly redirected to a Sprint Day pass page to purchase 4G access, even though the device was supposed to be activated and my plan upgraded on leaving the store. Connection to the embedded http server seemed spotty; changes to configuration changes would not "take", when the device reboots it freezes often, requiring that the battery be popped out to reset it. The battery cover is flimsy, the two tabs that keep it on became mashed easily (what with all the battery cover removal to reset the darned thing) and now no longer stays on. Bottom line: I had an unlimited 3G plan with a novatel card. The overdrive would have been a convenient upgrade that I could have used wirelessly with more devices, but it just doesn't work. So, now I have an unlimited4G plan with no 4G connectivity and a cap on my 3g bandwidth so I'll end up paying more. It's just flakey and not ready for prime time. OH, and Sprint customer care was atrocious. Disconnected me twice; 2nd Tier support said they would call me back if that happened, but didn't.
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4G LOVE...GPS REJECTION
by weldonrchambers on April 23, 2010
Pros: * Great 4G speed (in Houston), especially USB connected.
* Easy to carry, fits nicely shirt pocket (pocket warmer).
* Whole family (of 3) can use on trips. Dad GPS, Mom facebook and Son games.Cons: * Battery Life - Keep it plugged-in to charger or PC.
* Heat - Doesn't get quite as hot as many state, but definatley likes air-flow.
* GPS - OK for one-time current location, but yet to find GPS software that will live track.Summary: * Nothing else quite like it on the market - 4G/3G, MicroSD Storage, 5 users and GPS
* Mounted on dash with "Grip-It" AC vent mount. Maximize 4G/3G and GPS ...Summary: * Nothing else quite like it on the market - 4G/3G, MicroSD Storage, 5 users and GPS
* Mounted on dash with "Grip-It" AC vent mount. Maximize 4G/3G and GPS signal and keeps it's cool!
* Could use microfiber carry-bag...very fingerprint prone! -
Might be my worst purchase of all time
by davezerk on September 14, 2011
Pros: The is nothing redeeming about this product.
Cons: I won't belabor the point. IT DOESN'T work. BOTTOMLINE.
Summary: It is almost laughable how bad this product is.
Summary: It is almost laughable how bad this product is.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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it's great when it works
by bws2158 on September 8, 2011
Pros: it's fast and portable
Cons: it overheats and shuts off. it spends as much time cooling off as it does connected to the internet. then this morning, for no apparent reason, it died completely and won't turn back on.
Summary: pretty disappointed.
Summary: pretty disappointed.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sierra Wireless
- Part number: SWW8013G4G
- Description: Extend your mobile broadband experience to any Wi-Fi enabled device and break away from today's fixed Wi-Fi hotspot locations. Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot allows you to connect to any Wi-Fi-enabled devices and up to 5 simultaneously - including laptops, music players, gaming devices, and cameras - through a single connection, and provides a network connection that is up to 10 times faster than today's 3G speeds from any national wireless carrier. Sprint 4G provides faster speeds and more capacity to enable user experience for high-bandwidth applications like streaming music, interactive gaming, transferring large data files or downloading videos in second. The dual-mode feature of Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot allows users to enjoy 4G performance in any Sprint 4G market or use Sprint's Mobile Broadband Network, America's most dependable 3G network. Compact, portable and easy to carry, Overdrive also supports memory cards via MicroSD slot on the device and has built-in Wi-Fi GPS capability.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Wireless router
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b,
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 - Remote Management Protocol HTTP
- 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 ,
Port triggering ,
VPN passthrough ,
Access Point operational mode ,
Routing,
Port forwarding ,
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) ,
IPSec passthrough - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g ,
IEEE 802.11b ,
IEEE 802.16e ,
UPnP - Built-in Devices GPS,
Status LCD Communications
- Type Wireless cellular modem
- Cellular Protocol CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A,
CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0 - Max Transfer Rate 10 Mbps
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces USB : 1 x
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 (total) / 1 (free) x microSD
Networking
- Networking type Wireless router
Antenna
- Antenna Internal integrated
- Antenna Qty 1
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Miscellaneous
- Width 3.1 in
- Depth 3.1 in
- Height 0.6 in
- Weight 4.5 oz
- Cables (Details) 1 x USB adapter cable
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 - 95% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Sierra Wireless products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:Sierra Wireless
- Address:
13575 Commerce Pkwy., Ste. 150
Richmond, BC
V6V 2L1 Canada - Phone: 604-231-1100
- Email: support@sierrawireless.com
- Fax: 604.231.1109
