MBR1000 Mobile Broadband Router

Discount Price: $198.99

Features:

• Compatible with EVDO or HSDPA Express or USB Modems
• 802.11 N technology (B/G WiFi also supported)
• 2 USB, 1 Express, 1 WAN input, 4 LAN output
• Automatic Fail-Over from WAN to wireless back-up
• 3 External Antennas to support high speed and expand coverage

Customer Reviews:

Great with Sprint! Easy Set-up. [Posted on 2008-04-19]
After looking around at every mobile broadband router available, this is the only 802.11n model that would work with my Sierra AirCard. After downloading the latest firmware, I simply slipped my card in and was on the net. Configuration was simple and straightforward. There is even a wizard to guide you through the steps. One caution. No matter which router you choose for your cellular card or to hang off your phone. Read the device compatibility list. If your device isn't on it, don't waste your time ordering it. It won't work. The MBR1000 is exactly what it was advertised to be and works great!

Very nice wireless router ! [Posted on 2008-05-06]
I bought mine to use with a Sierra 595U USB EVDO modem (Sprint network). As others have mentioned, it is plug & play.

The firmware is solid & has lots of useful features - it has some nice security options like port forwarding, traffic shaping, and mac address filtering. And if you are in the market for an EVDO 802.11N wireless router, there aren't many choices ! I was nervous about buying such an expensive router from a manufacturer I hadn't heard of before, but this is every bit as solid and well built as any Linksys router I have ever seen.

Strongly recommended !

Not for an average consumer, but is excellent [Posted on 2008-05-18]
This product requires a firmware update included in the box. This is what I forwarn the inexperienced user who wants a simple install. The software will auto-boot with your portable laptop, and if not present requires a removal from the start up program launch program folder. You can do so manually withtout error messages this way.

Once set up. The unit performs very well. Signal level at any significant distance is not that great. If you had an N card in your portable device might help, but I doubt it. N is ok for line of site with N units at all equipment if you are looking for max bandwidth. The hype for N doesn't mean you will get what is promised. This N router is ready for the future and seems to be industrial type of gear from what I have witnessed so far. Documentation is light. Good luck if you want to learn more about the unit. This is one of two reasons I did not rate it a 5. I lump this into user friendliness....

Works with Huawei EC228 - Zero Config [Posted on 2008-06-21]
I have the Huawei EC228 EVDO wireless internet "card" (it's actually a USB device) from Alltel. If you ask Alltel for a router, they sell you a Cyfre router that doesn't support 802.11n, has only 1 LAN port, and costs $299. Looking for an alternative, I took a chance on this Cradlepoint MBR 1000, even though the EC228 isn't on it's device compatibility list. Not only does it work great with the EC228, it required zero configuration... plug it in and go! I haven't tested range or performance with the 802.11n yet, but I'm so impressed by its seamless operation with the EC228 that I'm giving it 5 stars right now.

Works great with Sprint BroadBand Card! [Posted on 2008-06-25]
I bought this to use with my sprint broadband card, to make my 2 laptops and 1 desktop wireless.

I am a technophobe, and was worried about getting this to work for me. It was so easy to set up,even i couldn't mess it up.
It is as fast as what i have at home,and i love it!
The best is that i can easily move it to another office,and set it up when i need to.

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