In addition to the Zyxel Home Modem and Samsung SWC-e100 ExpressCard, Sprint is now featuring a USB modem on the XOHM website: the ZTE Tu25. It is the first USB WiMAX device to be certified by Sprint for use on their network and the USB format will likely make it very popular! Router and antenna compatibility are unknown right now. There are two antenna ports located beneath the label on the bottom of the modem, BUT they are not the same form of connector as what is used on EVDO cards/USB dongles. These ports are u.fl connectors and are not made for repeated connecting and disconnecting of antenna cables, so it is unlikely that most people will be able to take advantage of them.
Price: $59.99
Availability: Purchase from XOHM's official site or select Best Buy stores.
Features and Specs:
Mobile broadband
- Broadband internet connection anywhere within the XOHM coverage area
- XOHM Connection Manager automatically switches to the best available network - WiMAX, Wi-Fi and LAN networks
Easy setup & upgrades
- Firmware upgradeable over the XOHM WiMAX Network
Portable
- Foldable antenna enhances portability
- Flexibility - can be easily moved from computer to computer
What's inside the box
- XOHM Connection Manager CD
- Get Started Guide
- Important User Information booklet
- USB extension cable
What your computer will need
- OS: Windows XP® with SP2 or Vista®
- Slot: USB
- CPU: 466 MHz or higher (1GHz or higher recommended)
- RAM: 256 MB minimum (512 MB or higher recommended)
- Storage: 100 MB available disk drive space
- Drive: CD-ROM
- Web Browsers: Compatable with IE 6 & 7, Firefox 1.5 & 2.0, Safari 3.0 (may function with other browsers as well
General
- Size: 3.15 in x 1.25 in x 0.43 in
- Weight: 0.88 oz
- Standards Compliance: Complies with Universal Serial Bus Revision 2.0 specifications, carries USB-IF logo
- USB 2.0 standard provides maximum data transfer rates and works with most current and future laptops and desktops
- Faster and more stable connectivity with two antennas and omni-directional capability
- Indicator light shows status of connection
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: -10°C - +55°C (+14°F - +131°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C - +70°C (-40°F - +158°F)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% over operating temperature
Mechanical Specifications
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 80.3 mm × 35.2 mm × 11 mm
- Weight: 2.0 oz
- LED: Yes/li>
- Antenna: Yes
Software Specifications
- WiMAX Standard: IEEE 802.16e-2005
- WHQL: Yes
Hardware Specifications
- Interface Type: USB
- Frequency Range: 2.496 GHz – 2.690 GHz
- Current Consumption: Max. (Peak) 2.5W
Miscellaneous
- Certification & Approval: FCC certification, USB-IF Compliance Program
- 2 u.fl connector ports beneath label on bottom of modem
