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12/11/2011

Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router - Wireless router - 4-port switch - 802.11b/g - desktop Review

Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router - Wireless router - 4-port switch - 802.11b/g - desktop
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I am writing this review just to inform people with Verizon wireless service, using the Verizon USB720 (Novatel U720) modem to be aware of possibly compatibility problems. The situation is pretty simple. When my modem is plugged directly into my laptop, it works almost 100% of the time. When I plug it into the KR1 router, it freezes up every few minutes. When this happens, there is no connection or IP address listed on the "status" page. This freezing occurs until I unplug the router or sometimes after 5 to 10 minutes it fixes itself. It is just not usable this way. Kyocera replaced the router under warranty and the problem is exactly the same. I did upgrade the firmware on both routers. This matter was escalated to D-Link support and they were unable to fix the problem. They are now looking into getting me a different model of router to resolve this. The U720 modem is new, so hopefully they will work the bugs out, but I wanted to make sure this information was available to other buyers. Both Kyocera and Verizon assured me the two units were compatible before I purchased them. I am now locked into a contract with Verizon without a working router and I wouldn't have done that if I'd known of this situation.

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Included in the box are the router, antenna, power supply, ethernet cable, mounting kit, user guide cd, and the vehicle power adapter.Mail-in rebate available for routers purchased between 9-1-06 and 12-31-06 when you also purchase any manufacturers evdo pc card between 9-1-06 and 12-31-06. For more info contact phone monsterThe KR1 Mobile Router allows you to create a wireless broadband network virtually anywhere. It uses 1xEV-DO as its WAN backhaul and functions like an access point supporting multiple computers and devices with high-speed wireless data services. All you need is a 1xEV-DO card or phone*. The KR1 Mobile Router is especially useful for mobile work groups such as dispatch teams, consultants, road-warrior sales groups, satellite offices, command posts, and more. It can also be used as a reliable alternative for fixed broadband services in your home. Broadband connectivity and universal compatibility with a 1xEV-DO PC card or phone with tethered data capability enables you to set up a WiFi hotspot virtually anywhere*. Multiple users can share high-speed connections with rates up to 2.4 Mbps (typical download speed of 400-700 Kbps). Browser-based configuration and easy set-up wizard. Smooth migration to future 1xEV-DO releases. WAN Interface:1xEV-DO PC Card or 1xEV-DO USB phone Please refer to your service provider for detailed feature information and service terms.Compatible with the following 32 bit 1xEV-DO PC Cards:Kyocera KPC650, Sierra AC580, Novatel 620, UTStarCom PC-5740 Compatible with the following 1xEV-DO USB phones:Samsung SCH-A890 LAN Interface:WiFi® - 80211b & g with antenna4 Ethernet ports

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8/23/2011

D-Link DIR-450 3G Ev-do 4-Port Switch 802.11G 108MBPS Mobile Router Review

D-Link DIR-450 3G Ev-do 4-Port Switch 802.11G 108MBPS Mobile Router
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I'm one week into EVDO service and still learning new things every day in that regard. One thing I learned is that you need to choose equipment that is reliable, consistent and durable. Sadly, the D-Link DIR-450 is none of these things.
I looked into the D-Link model as they are the actual vendor for the Kyocera KR-1. The KR-1 is a highly regarded consumer grade model in what is admittedly a pretty small field. For most consumers it appears that the KR-1 is the default suggestion for those looking for a router solution for the EVDO service.
I should have been wary of the D-Link even before purchase as it did not support all of the same cards that its older sibling supported, but the most recent (and only) firmware upgrade added support for my card so I figured I was set.
Everything went well the evening I installed it and I went to bed with visions of salvation from satellite internet while stranded in rural American. Imagine my surprise when I woke up and could not enter the admin page using the password I set up. Then I could not access the router at all. I had to go into the crash firmware reinstallation mode to resurrect the box - with ~12 hours of ownership - Strike One.
Strike 2 was the painfully ill designed UI that requires arbitrary rebooting between setup steps. The rebooting process takes around 80 seconds, so even entering a small set of DHCP reservations is a time consuming chore. Half an hour later I had all my static IPs entered but on the next reboot carried out by the UI all of the settings were reset to default...
Strike 3 was today when it would reset the subnet I had setup back to the default. Doing this ate my DHCP settings, but I thought I had outsmarted the demon box and backed up the config using their UI option. Oddly, the restore seemed to only affect the wireless and basic network settings and did not include the DHCP. I spent another 30 minutes entering the reservations when it both reset the password and on the following reboot reset the subnet again.
I have little doubt that D-Link will straighten this out, but am extremely surprised that they have a relatively new product in the field that is the mirror of a well established model *that they designed and support* and it is so flaky. In a rural setting, setting up EVDO can be challenging so having unreliable equipment is one extra headache you don't need. Wait for this product to mature slightly and check out other support boards to see how others are handling it in the field.

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