D-Link DIR-450 3G Mobile Router for EV-DO Networks

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on February 6, 2007 7:06 PM | Permalink

This week, D-Link announced a family of 3G mobile broadband wireless routers which were designed with field technicians, mobile professionals, and on-the-go consumers in mind. With thesee new 3G mobile broadband wireless routers, you can share an internet connection virtually anywhere.

With the D-Link 3G Mobile Wireless Routers, you can create an 802.11g/b compatible wireless hotspot anywhere that is within range of a cellular netwrok. Users can plug in a compatible 3G notebook adapter into the D-Link's built-in card bus slot, for instant access EV-DO, UMTS, or HSDPA networks. Once you've done this, you can share the internet signal with other notebooks, PCs, and compatible devices through 802.11g/b WiFi technology.

To avoid unauthorized access and prevent security breaches, the D-Link 3G Mobile Wireless Routers support the latest wireless security features, including WEP, WPA, and WPA2, which secure your wireless connection. The routers also use dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent possible attacks.

Compatible ISPs for the D-Link DIR-450 model router include: ACS Wireless, Alltel, Cellular South, Embarq, Sprint and Verizon Wireless.

Compatible ISPs for the D-Link DIR-451 model router include: UMTS carriers include Orangenet, Vodafone, Exelcom and Maxis, and Cingular, T-Mobile, Exelcom, Maxis, Vodafone, Celcom and Globe for HSDPA formats.

The DIR-450 (EV-DO) works with the Kyocera KPC 650, Novatel V620 and Sprint PC-5740 notebook adapters, and the Audiovox 8940, Kyocera KX18 and Samsung A890 cell phones. Compatible notebook adapters for the DIR-451 are the Novatel Wireless Merlin U530 and U730, Option Wireless GT 3G Quad, Sierra Wireless AirCard 860 and Sony Ericsson GC89.

The DIR-450 is available now through D-Link's website at www.dlinkshop.com, as well as D-Link's network of retailers, and online retailers. The suggested retail price is $299.99.

Key Features:

Built-in 10/100Mbps switch that allows users to connect up to four wired Ethernet-enabled networking devices. Auto MDIX detects use of crossover or straight cables.
Integrated 802.11g access point (AP) for wireless LAN support.
16/32-bit PCMCIA slot WAN interface for mobile broadband connection. Hot insertion protection provided for safe adapter installation.
Integrated 802.11b/g wireless access point with detachable antenna allows connection of booster antenna.
Static and dynamic routing simplifies IP addressing on local network.
Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for easy device discovery on local network.
Integrated web interface allows configuration through PC web browser.
Supports Network Time Protocol (NTP) for synchronizing with a real-time server to keep accurate time.