This modem operates exactly like your cable or DSL modem, without the need to plug anything into a hardwired line! Simply plug the modem into a power source and then you have the option of either connecting it to your computer via ethernet OR hooking it up to any standard WiFi router and connecting that way. The built-in internal antenna is very powerful and can reportedly pull in a stronger signal than the ExpressCard. If you need to share the signal with multiple computers, this is definitely the device for you.
The size of the device is small enough to make it portable (6.5"W x 6.45"H x 4.65"D), but you will need a power source. This modem is best for people that are going to use the service mainly in one place, or, if they travel, know that they will have access to a power supply. This is currently the ONLY WiMAX device that will work for Mac users - it comes with Mac drivers and of course you can access it wirelessly if you have a router.
Price: $79.99
Tech Specs:
What's inside the box
- XOHM Modem, model no. MAX-206m2 by ZyXEL
- Power Adapter
- Installation CD
- RJ45 Ethernet Cable
- XOHM Get Started Guide
- XOHM User Guide
What your computer will need
- RAM: At least 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
- Hard Drive: Minimum of 20 MB available hard disk space
- Port: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
- Web Browsers: Compatible with web browsers IE 6 & 7, Firefox 1.5 & 2.0, Safari 3.0 (may work with other web browsers as well)
General
- Size: 6.5"W x 6.45"H x 4.65"D
- Weight: 1.06 lbs
- WiMAX radio: 802.16e, QoS support
- Ports: (2) Ethernet RJ45 ports, (2) RJ11 analog VoIP ATA ports (inactive, for future use)
- Buttons: Reset button restores modem to factory default configuration when depressed for 15 seconds
- Indicators (see LED table): Power, LAN 1 & 2, Phone 1 & 2, Signal Strength, WiMAX signal (connection and data status), 3 signal strength indicators
- Power Supply: AC to DC Power Adapter, UL certified, operating voltage under 12 VDC
- Antenna: 2 pieces of 5dBi dipole antenna integrated into modem, 27dBm output power
- Connectors for Remote Antenna: 2 pieces SMA, female reverse connectors
- OTA-DM: Supports Over-the-Air Software Download and Remote Management
- Memory: 32 MB RAM
Environmental
- Operational Environment: Temperature range: -0°C to 55°C; Humidity: 95% (non-condensing)
- Storage Environment: Temperature range: -30°C to 85°C; Humidity range: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Software
- WiMAX Standard: IEEE 802.16e-2005
- PRL (preferred roaming list): Supported
- Authentication: EAP-TLS
- Mobile IP support: Supported
Transmitter
- Normal Output Power: 23dBm
- TX Max Power: 27dBm
- Frequency Range: 2.5GHZ – 2.7GHZ
Receiver
- Frequency Range: 2.5GHZ – 2.7GHZ
- Modulation Method: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
- Receiver Sensitivity: -99dBm at QPSK
