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Cradlepoint MBR1200 Review on EVDOinfo

Cradlepoint's latest edition to their lineup of 3G/4G mobile broadband routers, the MBR1200, is now available from 3Gstore, and the review is live at EVDOinfo!

The MBR1200 features five ports for cellular modems (three USB, one ExpressCard slot, and one PCMCIA card slot), more than any other Cradlepoint router, and also features wireless "N" for a wide WiFi range, great VPN functionality, and a built-in four-port ethernet switch that offers not just 10/100 speeds, but also 1000mbp/s LAN connectivity (a.k.a. "gigabit ethernet"). It is arguably the MOST versatile a 3G/4G cellular router on the market today!

Enter to Win a FREE MBR1000 + MP3450i!

In partnership with Tekkeon and Cradlepoint, 3Gstore is giving away an ultimate portable solution to one lucky mobile broadband user: a Cradlepoint MBR1000 3G router and Tekkeon MP3450i battery pack!

The MP350i can power an MBR1000 for up to 12 hours!
Who: Any mobile broadband user over 18 living within the US is eligible to enter and win, with the exception of 3Gstore, Cradlepoint, and Tekkeon employees.

What: One winner will be selected by 3Gstore to receive a free MBR1000 and MP3450i.

Where: Email your submission to contest@3gstore (multiple submissions will NOT increase your chance of winning and may result in disqualification). The email must explain why YOU want these products and what you would do with them, your full name, address, email address, and phone number (your personal information will be kept confidential).

When: The contest begins NOW and will end at midnight CST on September 18, 2009. The winner will be announced by September 25.

Why: Because these are excellent products that allow mobile broadband users to get the most out of their service!

More details: Visit http://3gstore.com/contest for full details. If you have any questions about the contest, call 3Gstore at 866-3GSTORE or email us at contest@3gstore.com.

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Cradlepoint CTR350 Router Now Just $99.99 at 3Gstore.com

Sharing your mobile broadband is now more affordable than ever! 3Gstore, your source for all things mobile broadband, is now selling the Cradlepoint CTR350 for just $99.99 (No Rebates, No Card Activation Required).

With the CTR350, you can easily share your mobile broadband connection (EVDO / HSDAP / 3G USB Data Card from Verizon, Sprint or AT&T) with multiple computers and WiFi-enabled devices. Simply attach your USB aircard or supported tethered phone/PDA and you can provide wireless internet access to your laptops, iPod Touch, gaming consoles, and more. It also features an ethernet port so that you can connect a device that doesn't have WiFi capabilities, such as a desktop computer, printer, or DVR.

The CTR350 is compatible with MANY mobile broadband devices and tether-capable phones - you can even attach your Novatel MiFi 2200 to it to extend the MiFi's wireless range and provide access to ethernet devices. You can view the full list of compatible devices here.

Click here to order the Cradlepoint CTR350 for $99.99!

If you are ordering your 3G Data Card with Service at the same time, purchase a CTR350 for only $64.99, plus get a $25 Mail-in Rebate - net cost is just $39.99 when you purchase with a card and 2 year contract at the same time!

With your purchase of the CTR350 from 3Gstore.com, you also get:

• Expert Toll Free Tech Support (866-3GSTORE).
  
• Free Tech Support via Email
• 3Gstore.com Support CD (included free)

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Related links:

• Purchase the CTR350 from 3Gstore for $99.99
• Read the full review of the CTR350
• View the list of compatible devices
• Compare the CTR350 to other 3G routers

CradlePoint Firmware 2.4.2 for CTR350/PHS300 Adds Support for MiFi 2200

The MiFi 2200 continues to be the hottest thing in mobile broadband, but it has serious limitations that have made it unattractive to some 'hard-core' users who need more versatility out of a router in a home or office setting. The MiFi's limited WiFi range, restrictions to five wireless clients, and lack of ethernet connections are all very annoying.

With the introduction of Firmware 2.4.2, many of the MiFi's shortcomings can now be overcome by tethering the MiFi to a CTR350 or PHS300

While attached to either Cradlepoint router:

• more than five WiFi clients can be connected at greater distance to/from the router;
• ethernet connections can be established (CTR350 only); and
• the MiFi's internal battery is being charged.

Tethering the MiFi to either the CTR350 or PHS300 improves WiFi range as much as three times over that of the MiFi alone. (for even more range, firmware 1.6 allows tethering to the MBR1000 for as much as TEN times more WiFi range than the MiFi's built in radio allows for.)

With the release of 2.4.2 firmware, all Cradlepoint routers support all of the same devices. Of course, this will only last until the next official firmware release that adds support for newer devices.

Read more about Firmware 2.4.2 in the official release notes.
Buy a Cradlepoint from the Mobile BroadBand Experts @ 3GStore.com
Join the EVDOforums.com discussion on Firmware 2.4.2

Cradlepoint releases Firmware 1.6 to support MiFi 2200

CradlePoint has released Firmware Version 1.6 that provides both the MBR1000 and the CTR500 with official support for both the Verizon and Sprint versions of the popular MIFI 2200.

The MiFi is the hottest thing in mobile broadband but its short 30ft WiFi range, maximum of five wireless clients, and complete lack of ethernet connections are serious limitiations that have made it unattractive to some 'hard-core' users who need more versatility out of a router in a home or office setting.

With the introduction of Firmware 1.6, many of the MiFi's shortcomings can now be overcome by tethering the MiFi to a CTR500 or MBR1000!

While attached to either Cradlepoint router:

• more than five WiFi clients can be connected at greater distance to/from the router;
• ethernet connections can be established;
• load balancing with other cellular devices and/or WAN connections are possible; and
• the MiFi's internal battery is being charged.

Tethering the MiFi to a CTR500 improves WiFi range as much as three times over that of the MiFi alone, and tethering to the MBR1000 allows for even more WiFi range to and from the router -- as much as TEN times more WiFi range than the MiFi's built in radio allows for.

In our opinion, the combination of the highly portable MiFi "on the road" and the superior range and versatility of the MBR1000 at home or office, will make the MBR1000 the "hottest MiFi accessory".

Own a MiFi and want to improve upon its usefulness? Get a Cradlepoint 3G router from the mobile broadband experts at http://3gstore.com

Have you been putting off your MiFi purchase because of limitations we mention above? Get a GREAT deal on a MiFi bundled with an MBR1000.

Related Links

• Cradlepoint Firmware 1.6 Release Notes (PDF)
• Read full CradlePoint CTR500 Review
• Read full CradlePoint MBR1000 Review
• Purchase a CTR500 Securely from 3Gstore.com
• Purchase a MBR1000 Securely from 3Gstore.com
• Discussion about Firmware 1.6 Release - EVDOforums.com

MP2250 Powers Portable Routers for 6 hours

3Gstore.com now sells a smaller and less expensive external battery pack that still provides six hours of runtime to the portable Cradlepoint routers like the CTR350, CTR500, and PHS300


Related links:

• buy the Tekkeon TekCharge MP2250 for $89.95
  
• buy a 3G router from the 3G experts at 3GStore.com
  
• discuss the Tekkeon MP2250 on EVDOforums.com

Battle! MiFi versus PHS300

Our customers have been asking us to compare the uber-popular MiFi 2200 to the OG portable hotspot: the Cradlepoint PHS300 ... and we've finally found time to compile our thoughts.

We don't pick either as champion because we've found that there are reasons one can be better suited to an application over the other.

Check out the complete article at:

Sprint MiFi 2200 Hands On Review Posted

Even though the Verizon MiFi is only two weeks old, the Sprint MiFi has improved features beyond just enabling the GPS feature Verizon chooses to always turn off.

Read more about the differences we've discovered between the two versions of MiFi in our

CradlePoint CTR350/PHS300 2.4 Firmware Adds Support For More Devices

CradlePoint has released Firmware Version 2.4 that provides official device support for:

• Sprint AirCard 402 (requires USB to expresscard adapter)
• Alltel EC168
• AT&T QuickSilver and MC930D
• Cricket CalComp A600
  

Other international market devices and additional information about this firmware release can be found in the official Cradlepoint release notes PDF for firmware 2.4

PLEASE NOTE: Upgrading to this firmware release will cause a factory reset from previous firmware. Please be sure to save your configuration settings (Tools -> Admin menu) before loading this firmware and then restore your configuration afterwards.

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For those ordering the CTR350 or PHS300 from 3Gstore.com, starting 05/28/09, we will automatically include a CD that has the latest firmware.

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Related Links

• Cradlepoint Firmware 2.4 Release Notes (PDF)
• Read full CradlePoint CTR350 Review
• Read full CradlePoint PHS300 Review
• Purchase a CTR350 from 3Gstore.com
• Purchase a PHS300 from 3Gstore.com
• Discussion about Firmware 2.4 Release - EVDOforums.com

We Got Your MiFi, Right Here!

There is buzz all over the internet about how most Verizon stores were only allocated TWO MiFi's and that many who went out in search of the black shiny toys went home empty-handed.

If you want the MiFi for LESS than what Verizon stores are selling them for, you can find them at http://3gstore.com/MiFi -- we've got stock to sell and more on the way.

Thats $40 less than at Verizon store, IF you can find a store that has them in stock!

Need to learn more about it first? Check out the MiFi Review at: