Which 3G Devices

[RKASA]

I am going to build a network with CDMA /3G which includes a yagi antenna and some sort of air device. I would prefer something that is not to limited to a single

source and then a NAT/router for the LAN.

I don't care much about wireless LAN or even if it has it, mainly I need at least a LAN port. I can add a switch.

So the Antenna is not an issue nor the LAN itself. My weak point is the air device and router to plug it into. Never had such a thing.

I can make it work once I get it but which ones are best is my problem.

A USB stick with an Antenna port and a router with a usb port for it?

Does the equipment from CAT work well or can I get better at the same price myself and just get a sim card or account from them?

Is there a router which has a antenna port and connects to CDMA 3G and other signals and has a LAN port.

I will need the external antenna my LAN be behind much attenuation. I guessing a usb device is more useful as I could leave home without the router and just use

my laptop at times.

Any success stories would be enlightening. Thanks.

[garyh]

Cradelpoint routers work very well, I bought a MBR1200 before moving to Thailand but I was very surprised to see CAT sell the next model down the MBR1000.

The 1200 can have up to 5 modems plus ADSL and cable all at the same time if you really wanted that many connects. It will either use fail over if one service goes down or load balancing. I got the 1200 as it also supports VPN and has 4 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

The routers support a very wide range of 3G/4G modems.

[RKASA]

Wow I like that 1200. I bet the next model does dishes too. Thanks

I even found a video on youtube about it. That would make the system vary flexible.

Going to have to dig a bit deeper in the pocket then I was planning, but every good project ends up over budget and over due.

[garyh]

Wow I like that 1200. I bet the next model does dishes too. Thanks

I even found a video on youtube about it. That would make the system vary flexible.

Going to have to dig a bit deeper in the pocket then I was planning, but every good project ends up over budget and over due.

I bought my 1200 on Ebay from USA if you look around you can get a better price, at the time I bought mine I was able to get a $50 cash back as well. Unless you really need VPN the 1000 which CAT stocks is good. Don't know about other modems, if you have problems it may be a battle to sort out at least if you have CAT's modem they can't pass the buck if an issue arose.

[RKASA]

Wow I like that 1200. I bet the next model does dishes too. Thanks

I even found a video on youtube about it. That would make the system vary flexible.

Going to have to dig a bit deeper in the pocket then I was planning, but every good project ends up over budget and over due.

I bought my 1200 on Ebay from USA if you look around you can get a better price, at the time I bought mine I was able to get a $50 cash back as well. Unless you really need VPN the 1000 which CAT stocks is good. Don't know about other modems, if you have problems it may be a battle to sort out at least if you have CAT's modem they can't pass the buck if an issue arose.

Vary true - I ll have to pay them a visit. Thanks