Wireless Gateway/Routers for WWAN 3G/4G to WiFi/Ethernet Networks
As mentioned in our extensive 3G Wireless FAQ, an excellent way of providing Wireless Mobile Broadband (WWAN) for a fixed location is a wireless gateway/router. Harnessing 3G or 4G mobile data networks (AKA cellular data networks), wireless gateway/routers handle the connectivity with mobile carriers like T-Mobile, Vodaphone, Sprint, AT&T (Cingular), Verizon, and many others. Wireless gateway/routers typically accept mobile broadband connectivity devices including 3G/4G PCMCIA PC Cards and USB devices. These wireless gateway/routers are extremely versatile, offering support for mobile (cellular) broadband data network devices ranging from the older style EDGE and CDMA to the lastest EVDO Rev. A and HSDPA cards.
Wireless gateway/routers then provide an internet connection (WAN) to individual computers or local are networks (LAN) via WiFi (802.11*) or wired Ethernet just as a gateway or router plugged into DSL, T-1, or other wired WAN options do. Share a single mobile (cellular) broadband data account throughout a household, business or branch office. Connect existing wired networks to wireless gateway/router, or take advantage of built in WiFi to enable roaming connections. Perfect for rural locations, wireless gateway/routers provide a cost effective and easy to administer solution for broadband connectivity.
Cradlepoint Wireless Gateways
- CTR500 Cellular Travel Router
- CP-WANLAN-CTR500
- CTR500 Cellular Travel Router for WWAN 3G/4G to WiFi/Ethernet Networks
- Utilize a single mobile broadband data ExpressCard, USB, or USB tethered phone WWAN connection to provide network wide internet access over WiFi or wired Ethernet LANs
Top Global Wireless Gateways
Synchrotech has created a compatibility matrix to aid in determining Top Global wireless gateway/router compatibility with individual mobile (cellular) broadband data networking devices.