Kyocera KR1 Mobile EV-DO Router
Back in January I had written about how much I love EV-DO. Well things just got even better. I recently purchased the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router, which is a 4 port D-Link router that has a slot for EV-DO cards and a USB port for EV-DO phones so you can setup and even share an EV-DO broadband connection through a wireless network or ethernet connection. I ordered it through the fine folks at EVDOinfo.com, who provide excellent up-to-date EV-DO news and info. The unit is fairly compact (the size of a normal 4 port router) and even comes with a vehicle power adapter. This really opens up the possibilities for how this can be used. In fact, imagine its potential with a portable power supply.
The setup was a breeze (standard router configuration wizard) and it worked with my existing Kyocera KPC650 card that uses Verizon’s BroadbandAccess EV-DO network. I had the router configured as an access point with a working wireless network in about 5 minutes. I was also able to setup WPA encryption, with no problems connecting to the network using both Mac and Windows. I did some speed tests from Laughing Squid’s San Francisco headquarters and I’ve been getting around 500-900 Kbps down and 100-120 Kbps up (the max for EV-DO is 2.4 Mbps, which is in fact possible in some areas).
Now my portable broadband network is ready to go. I just show up with it, plug it in and in a minute or so the wireless network is live. That’s all there is to it. All I need is power and Verizon EV-DO coverage. Have an old laptop without a wi-fi card? No problem, just plug it into one of the 4 ethernet ports.
I’m going to bring the EV-DO router up to Gnomedex this week and see if I can get it to work at the conference and maybe do some testing with distance and number of users.
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Have you encountered any restrictions on VOIP (ie. through Skype)? or actual metering of your download/upload on P2Ps?
That's one thing that no one ever tests in all the reviews I've read.
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We have been using this device since January with Verizon EV-DO on a Mac, PC and phone since last summer.
We attempted to get DSL installed into my fathers store in NYC. We called Verizon and other suppliers and learned it could take months to get an appointment with no guarantees (NYC Gramercy Park Area is a bit backed up for DSL installations).
My husband found this magic box you describe here, and all broadband troubles were over! This allows us to access everything quickly and easily from the back of the shop wirelessly!
We would still be waiting for Verizon or one of these other internet providers to come and hook us up...
Also, we suggest a directional antenna that helps with the reception - that helped get the signal from the front window to our back office.
Big Love from NYC,
See you in the desert hopefully )*(
Cory
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Here is where I bought it for $195:
http://www.onsale.com/onsale/shop/detail~dpno~7...
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As with prior firmware releases, EVDOinfo.com and 3GStore.com are first to sell KR1 routers with this new firmware! ...for more info, read:
http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/1973/64/
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