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What router is best for Novatel Ovation U727?

 
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res0kkw
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:08 pm    Post subject: What router is best for Novatel Ovation U727? Reply with quote
Hello im new to this and no clue what to get.

I just ordered it today from sprint and i want to be able to hook my xbox 360 up allso to broadband.

I have no clue what kind of router i will need to get.I will be useing it for my home desktop by the way.

Thanks for any help.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think one of the best ones to get would be the MBR1000. I don't own one, but I am thinking about getting one for my home network. I also own a U727. It looks like any cradlepoint router seems good, but only the MBR1000 has the extra ethernet ports. One of the smaller ones has one ethernet port, but if you wanted to play 360 and use it on a PC, you would always be switching in and out the ethernet cables.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cradle Point MBR 1000 is my choice. Give the folks at the 3G store a call. They'll get you dialed in and have the best support. there is a link to the 3G store above.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The MBR1000 is a great device, here are links to our reviews and ordering info:

http://www.evdoinfo.com/mbr1000
http://3gstore.com/mbr1000

There is also the CTR350:

http://www.evdoinfo.com/ctr350
http://3gstore.com/ctr350

The MBR1000 has 4 ethernet ports and is a Wireless N router, so it will give you 6X the distance.

The CTR350 is a tiny travel router, has 1 ethernet port and is a B/G router.

BTW, all the CradlePoint routers (when ordered from 3Gstore), comes with:

- CD with latest firmware
- Tip Sheet
- Gaming PDF on CD to help configure
- and of course our free/expert/toll free technical support
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think ill order the350 one allthough i want the other 250 is a little steap for me .


So if i order the 350 i will have to switch back and fourth when i use the 360?

Thanks for all your help.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Im actualy thinking of just getting the MBR1000

I thought i would ask is tehre anyway to get any discounts onit?


Allso does it come with a ethernet cord?

Will i be set if i buy this to hook my pc up and 360 up to it?If i buy this i cant afford to buy anything else.Allso how exactly does it hook up to the pc?

Sorry for being a newb just need to know a few things be4 i spend that much money.Thanks for the help.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
To hook up to your PC, first check if your PC has a wifi adapter in it. probably g or if it's a new PC, it might mave 802.11 N. the MBR1000 is compatible with wifi b,g,and n. If your PC doesn't have a wireless network adapter built in, you will either have to buy a USB one or just use an ethernet cord directly from the PC to the router. Ethernet cords are cheap though, so that might be the way to go...
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My pc is like a year old .I dont think it has a wireless just 56k modem as far as i know.


So ill be able to hook it up threw the ethernet in the back of the pc?


Thanks for your help.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
most likely. you can just do a quick check. look next to the 56k modem port(the regular phone line) there should be a wider, port with a symbol like christmas lights with one on top and two on bottom. that is the ethernet port.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Michael wrote:

The MBR1000 has 4 ethernet ports and is a Wireless N router, so it will give you 6X the distance.



Dear Michael, Site Admin

Thank you for the information.

I am very sure you have the knowledge to answer the following questions regarding the information that you posted.

You mention "6x the distance".

Six times the distance of what?

Is anything else needed to obtain this additional 6 times distance, or does it work with everything?

Can I really expect to get a actual maintainable connection at six times the distance in real world conditions, or is this something that is obtainable only in a lab using specialized equipment and special circumstances designed to create unrealistic numbers for use as marketing hype?

I ask these questions, as I have been told that the MIMO technology that extends the range of "N" (and some "G") devices only works with other, compatible MIMO devices, and these is no additional range benefit for all other devices. Further, I have been told that the real word range advantage of these MIMO devices is really only 2 to 3 times at best.

You guys are experts!

I read how you folks test this stuff so I want to thank you in advance for the honest, unbiased, and straightforward pre-sales advice, that we, as customers, can always count on from the 3G experts!

Joe
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
gohawk08 wrote:
most likely. you can just do a quick check. look next to the 56k modem port(the regular phone line) there should be a wider, port with a symbol like christmas lights with one on top and two on bottom. that is the ethernet port.



Theres a etehrnet port dont see anything that looks liek xmas lights though besides the speaker hookups.Its not beside the 56k either its above besides 2 usb hookups. So will that work?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
If it's an ethernet port, I believe it will be just fine.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
gohawk08 wrote:
If it's an ethernet port, I believe it will be just fine.


Cool thanks alot.Think ill go ahead and order it monday.
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