Cradlepoint Firmware 1.6 adds support for MiFi 2200

3Gstore · EVDO Addict Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 3160

The MiFi 2200 is 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 detractions.

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".

Read more about Firmware 1.6 in the official release notes.

sbonar · EVDO Junkie Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 184

Does the CP GPS functionality work on the Sprint MiFi??? That would be kool if I could get the KML data that the MiFi does not provide.

3Gstore · EVDO Addict Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 3160

ubikk · EVDO User Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 32

Do you have anything subtler than this?

Situation: My office cubicle is about 70 feet from the window. The MiFi needs to be within 10 feet of the window. So I need something just to get me from my pod to the window.

3Gstore · EVDO Addict Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 3160

you could try the http://3gstore.com/ctr350
if the 70ft is 'open air' and there isn't too much other electrical interference, it just may work out for you.
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