3G Mobile Broadband Coverage Video

There are several tools to help check what kind of signal any location is going to get . To start, go to coverage maps on our site to determine if there is 3G mobile internet coverage at that specific address.

The maps will tell you if there is 3G Mobile Broadband Internet service in that area, but not any specific info on how strong that signal is. For this, a common tool we can use is your cell phone. You need to have the same carrier for this info to do you any good. If you want to check for Verizon Internet coverage, you would need a Verizon cell phone.

For the next step, just look at your signal on the phone to see the bars. However, this is sometimes not detailed enough info. Most phones will have a way to find the dBm level or RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) On a Blackberry for example, go to Options, then Status.

The Signal is the first item, and it will give you a numerical reading that is more accurate that just signal bars. The lower the number the better. 60’s and 70’s are great, 80’s are ok, the 90s are getting poor and anything over 100 is usually going to have fairly poor, bad service, or no service without the help of an Antenna or Amplifier.

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How to Improve Aircard Signal Using MBR1000

How to Improve Aircard Signal Using an MBR1000 Mobile Broadband Router. Is it possible for a CradlePoint MBR1000 to improve the signal on your Verizon (or AT&T or Sprint) aircard without any Antennas or Amplifiers?

Yes, it is. We have a few tricks that can help you get the best signal possible. First of all, you need to know how to see the signal. On the MBR1000, simply press down the Signal button for about 5 seconds until the green light comes on. Now you can see how many bars of signal you are getting.

For an even more accurate way to see the signal strength, log into the Cradlepoint Administration page and select “Modem”. This will give you the dBm or RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) in a number between about 60 to 110+. Lower is better! A signal of 75 is better than 95.

Now that you know how to determine the best signal area in your particular home/office, you can place the CradlePoint in the best area in the building. For example, if you get a RSSI of 72 dBm in the upstairs bedroom, but only a 86 dBm in the office on the first floor, you can still put the router and USB card in the better upstairs location and then let the MBR1000 send the wifi signal down to the office where the computers are located.

So yes, a Cradlepoint router CAN help get you a better signal by virtue of letting you put it in a more advantageous place, especially with the great range of the MBR1000.

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How to Find Password for Cradlepoint MBR1000 Mobile Router

How to find the default password for the Cradlepoint MBR1000 mobile router. One of the most frequently asked questions when someone is setting up a new Cradlepoint MBR1000 router is, “What is the Password?”

First of all, let's get you to that point by typing 192.168.0.1 into your browser window after you have found your CradlePoint’s wireless signal on your computer.

Once you type that in and press enter, you will be prompted for the Admin Password. It is listed on the outside of your box, or even better, it is located on the bottom of your router. Just turn the MBR1000 over and find the MAC address. Then take the last 6 digits of the MAC address and type them into the password field in all lower case.

That is it! Now you can get into the Cradlepoint MBR1000 Administration pages to set up security or any other tasks or changes to customize your router settings.

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Cradlepoint MBR1000 Mobile Broadband Router with Failover. Do you need your Internet to be up and running 24/7? If you require always-on Internet service, then you need failover. Failover lets you use 2 or more Internet sources, one primary source, and one or more as backups in case the main Internet service goes down.

If your primary Internet source is Cable or DSL, then you can set the router to use an aircard like the Verizon USB760 as a secondary Internet source. If the main Internet service stops working, the MBR1000 will failover to the aircard with no interruption in service. If your primary Internet source is a Verizon aicard, you can use another Verizon aircard as your backup or you can even use another carrier like AT&T giving you even more protection.

Once the Internet service is restored, the router will failback to the primary Internet source. This is done automatically based on your settings. The Cradlepoint router will detect the Internet service failure, failover to the backup device and when service is restored, failback to the primary Internet service.

With failover/failback your Internet service would always be up and running. If your business requires Internet service 24/7 then failover is a necessity and the MBR1000 Mobile Broadband Router is the perfect solution.

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Verizon MiFi 2200

The Verizon MiFi 2200 is about the size of 5 stacked credit cards and weighs just over 2 ounces, so it’s very portable. With the MiFi 2200, you can use the Internet in a car, RV, boat, train, bus, at the beach or park… anytime, anywhere.

The MiFi 2200 is the first mobile broadband device to combine both a modem and a mobile router. The WiFi range is about 30 feet and up to 5 users or WiFi enabled devices like the Ipod Touch and game systems can be connected to the MiFi at the same time.

The battery-powered mobile broadband device is totally wireless. The battery will last about 40 hours in standby mode or up to 5 hours while using. There is also a USB power cable that will recharge the battery and also allow the unit to run longer than 5 hours.

Even though the MiFi 2200 is a very tiny device, it does not sacrifice security. Keep your connection safe with password protection, CDMA authentication and identification, dynamic Mobile IP (MIP) key update, Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) firewall, VPN pass-through, and more.

With an optional microSD card, up to 16GB of data including music, video, games and other programs can be stored on the MiFi and accessed through the web interface. It will also run applications that incorporate the MiFi’s GPS capability, provide auto-VPN access, allow automatic email synch, and much more.

If you want the portability of the MiFi, but occasionally need to connect more devices or need a greater WiFi range, then the MiFi 2200 in combination with a Cradlepoint router will offer the best of both worlds. Put the MiFi in your pocket and go. Then when you get back to the office or home, attach it to the Cradlepoint router via the USB cable. There is also an optional car adapter for the Cradlepoint router, so you can take the router with you, too.

If you’re looking for a mobile broadband device that’s extremely portable, shares the connection and has built-in security, then the Verizon MiFi 2200 from Verizon Wireless is a great choice.