Loading... Please wait...CradlePoint gives you a great way to take wireless Internet connectivity to new levels with this MBR1000 mobile broadband router. This router lets you share wireless Internet access with your fellows almost anywhere; all compatible devices have easy access to the network in your home or office! Once plugged into your modem, the router offers wireless 802.11b/g/n connectivity for your phones and other compatible devices. The 4 LAN ports built into the router offer fast wired connections for your printer, desktop computers and other network drives for ultimate flexibility.
You know in a crucial situation, response time is so important. This MBR1000 router is born to solve your problem. Its timely responders ensure your ability to share vital documents, emails and mission critical information without interrruptions from data line drops. It provides the ultimate insurance against network outages for your small office, temporary or remote office.
Share your Internet connection with colleagues and customers on a bus, car, train or boat. Your WiFi network stays safe from hackers and provides fun for businesses or long-haul tour.
The MBR1000 leads the Cellular Router market by providing 802.11 ‘N’ technology for superior WLAN distance and bandwidth, and includes Express Card and USB modem ports with a wide list of compatible cellular modems. The MBR1000 supports both EVDO and HSDPA networks.
The MBR1000 incorporates built-in Cellular Failover capability to provide a best-in-class Enterprise solution that fits the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses. Take your business ‘non-stop’ by adding a cellular modem/router combination to your network backup strategy.
The MBR1000 includes advanced router features such as WPA Protected Setup (WPS) to ensure easy and reliable encryption setup. ‘SGNL’ mode converts the front panel LEDs to signal strength indication – simplifying the placement of cellular modem and WAN antenna, if available.
Posted by Keeno on 1st Jun 2010
Pros: Very easy setup, recognizes Novatel (Verizon) USB760 instantly. Only decent solution for people located in rural areas. Router increased signal & speed of Air card. Wireless G range for me is about 300ft (Outdoors). $59.00 a month for high speed compared to the $83.00 a month for land line & dialup!
Cons: This setup with an air card from Verizon has a 5G monthly download limit. Not for gamers or people who download or play streaming video.
Other Thoughts: For those complaining about cards not working or VPN connections make sure firmware is current. The next model up supports VPN.
Posted by Super Tech on 1st Jun 2010
Pros: This thing is fantastic. It will boot and run on anything between 7 and 14v so it is perfect for a mobile internet setup. I haven't done range testing at the lower voltages, but it was drawing more current at the lower voltages (near constant 13W) which leads me to believe that it was functioning correctly. Works great with a SierraWireless 881 USB modem. I typically get >1.5mbps on 3G.
Cons: The antennae are NOT removable so you cannot attach any 'gain' replacements (like a 14db cantenna,) but the range is pretty impressive anyway using 802.11n.
Other Thoughts: I regularly just leave this unit on my dashboard, plugged into the car battery. My Macbook gets 'full' signal strength inside my office (200 ft and 4 walls away.) It's enough to get full 3G bandwidth from Speakeasy's SpeedTest anyway.
I've considered opening it up and soldering three SMA pigtails to the board so I could use mag-mount antennae on my car roof, but I haven't been that bored yet. If I do, I'll likely follow-up with a semi-permanent, remotely switched trunk mount. I could probably just use an extra channel on the car alarm to switch it ;-) Schweeeet....
Posted by Kilroy on 1st Jun 2010
Pros: The MBR1000 overcomes all my objections to the dir450 (KR1) that I was using with a kluge usb SIIG expresscard adapter. I must report that this router works right out of the box with the KPC-650 from Verizon. Just plug the KPC-650 in the expresscard slot, power up and almost instant internet. When I logged into the router it already knew there was a 1.4 firmware upgrade. Upgrading to 1.4 was easy enough. And when the signal drops out this router reconnects without any fuss. And better yet now my connection always stays in high speed mode.
Cons: If you unplug your aircard you get an annoying screen telling you the aircard is unplugged! Ya I knew that.