MBR1200 Failsafe Gigabit N Router reviewed by EVDOinfo.com

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The MBR1200 is the latest addition to CradlePoint's family of cellular routers

The CradlePoint MBR1200 is a cellular router that simultaneously supports up to five separate 3G or 4G mobile broadband modems as its internet connectivity. The key purpose of any cellular router is to allow multiple computers access to the internet -- via 3G modems like those from Verizon and AT&T, or 4G devices like those from Sprint and Clear -- and the MBR1200 is the most versatile router to make that happen.

With its three USB ports, expresscard and pcmcia slots, the MBR1200 officially supports more 3G and 4G modems than any other cellular router, and CradlePoint stands alone as the manufacturer who adds support for the newest modems in the shortest amount of time -- often having support for a modem even before the modem is officially launched by a carrier!

Aside from having the most inputs, the MBR1200 doesn't hold back when it comes to creating a local area network. The MBR1200 is the first cellular router to offer a built-in four-port ethernet switch that offers not just 10/100 speeds, but also 1000mbp/s LAN connectivity (a.k.a. "gigabit ethernet"). In addition to its gigabit switch, the MBR1200 supports up to 64 wireless clients over 802.11N WiFi (backwards compatible to WiFi B/G) through two internal MIMO antennas or two external high-gain WiFi antennas.

Beyond just being a cellular router, the MBR1200 also features a dedicated ethernet WAN port allowing it to perform as a Cable/DSL/Satellite router... but it doesn't stop there. The MBR1200 also features the ability to convert LAN port #4 to serve as WAN port #2, allowing for a total of seven different paths to the internet.

To provide connected users the highest level of "internet uptime", the MBR1200 can failover between ANY of the internet sources, and will even simultaneoulsy provide load balancing across all active internet sources. This ability to quickly switch from a failed service to a backup service means many businesses with unstable internet service will find the MBR1200 hard to live without.

Another feature is support for up to five concurrent VPN sessions, making the MBR1200 a great option for branch offices, client-site workgroups, and remote enterprise gatherings... we're sure the MBR1200 will also allow more executives to work remotely from home, even when that home does not have common cable/dsl service available to it.

The MBR1200 ships with a 110v A/C Power Adapter (12V, 1.5A output), CAT5 Ethernet Cable (5 ft), Mounting Hardware, Quick Start Guide, and Accessory Guide. An optional 'Security Cover' is available that covers modems to prevent theft. Optional high-gain WiFi antennas are available to extend the wireless range to and from the router. Optional 12v cigarette lighter adapter allows for use in vehicles.

The MBR1200 is arguably the MOST versatile a 3G/4G cellular router on the market today.

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