Introduction

EVDO is word that you might have heard lately. It stands for Evolution-Data Optimized, which really does not mean much to you or me. EVDO is basically wireless internet access that can be accessed over a cellular network. Almost every cell phone provider offers EVDO service. What's great about it is that anywhere you get a cell signal you get internet access. No depending on a hotel's internet or a hotspot at a coffee shop for internet access anymore. I currently use an Express card from Sprint that allows me to connect to the service, but what if I'm on a trip with friends? Why should they have to pay $9.99 per day or more for internet when I already have access? That is where the CradlePoint MBR1000 comes in. It is a wireless N router that will allow you to share the EVDO access with anyone you want.

Features

- 802.11 `N' for 4x the range and 10x the speed of 802.11g routers
- Two USB ports and 1 Express Card port for Modem Card connectivity
- Works with EVDO, HSDPA cellular networks
- Automatic network failure sense with backup prioritization control of all wireless ports
- WPS Security allows quick configuration and addition of new network nodes
- Also tetherable to wide range of 3G cellular handsets via USB port for emergency backup
- Three external 802.11 antenna for optimum WLAN coverage
- Added firewall prevents unauthorized use of instant or remotely configured networks

Specifications

Model #: MBR1000 Mobile Broadband Router
WiFi Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Network Connections: Ethernet: 1 WAN and 4 LAN ports; Cellular: 2 USB ports and 1 Express Card slot
Firewall: NAT (Network Address Translation) with SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection)
Security: Enable/Disable SSID, Internet Access Control (Services, URL, and MAC)
Encryption: 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Network Applications Support: UPnP, ALG, Email, FTP, Gaming, Remote Desktop, NetMeeting, Telnet and others
Business Applications Support: Multiple and Concurrent IPSEC, L2TP and PPTP VPN pass-through sessions
Platform Compatibility: Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/Vista Mac OS X, Linux, and WiFi-enabled devices
Firmware Upgrade: Available from www.cradlepoint.com
Device Management: Via Web Browser (HTTP)
Dimensions (w/o antennas): 8" x 4.75" x 1" (205 mm x 120 mm x 26 mm)
Weight: 14.0 oz.
Certifications: FCC, RoHS
Operating Temp: 0 C to 50 C

Packaging

CradlePoint does a great job on their packaging. It is very colorful and has a list of features on the front. On the back there is a diagram of how it works and the specifications, which we have listed above.

Opening up the retail box we can see that everything is nicely packaged inside. Getting everything out of the packaging we have the MBR1000 router, AC adapter, Ethernet cable, mounting screws, and a quick start guide.