Wireless Broadband

MobileBroadband/MiFi

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Service and Providers

Cellular-based wireless Internet connections can provide access to the Internet for your laptop when an ethernet connection (wireless or wired) is not available. This type of wireless access is called Wireless Wide Area Networking (WWAN) or MobileBroadBandMobileBroadBand or MiFi; it requires both a wireless aircard and a wireless service plan. Connection speeds are generally faster than dial-up connections and but slower than ethernet connections; speeds vary depending on global and regional location and proximity to the cell site. Major cities usually have fast connections available.

The Lab's three two providers of wireless Internet access are Verizon Wireless , ATand AT&T Wireless , and Sprint Wireless.  AT&T Wireless cards and both are international ready.  Verizon and Sprint's cards are not.  Verizon requires the use of two cards (Xu870/v740 bundle) for domestic and international coverage. Sprint requires a special order card (Sierra Wireless 881U) for international coverage.  For  For more detailed coverage information use the following links:

• Verizon BroadBand Information/Coverage
• AT&T BroadBand Information/CoverageSprint BroadBand Information/Coverage

Wireless Aircards

New laptops can be purchased with an integrated internal aircard, specific to one of the three Cellular service providers' networks. If you already own a laptop with a built-in aircard or are considering purchasing one, TSC can set-up and activate wireless service for it. Integrated internal aircards eliminate the need for an external aircard, although they may not always be upgradeable if and when changes are made to a network's hardware or protocols.External wireless aircards come in three types: PCMCIA Type 2 (commonly called "PC Card" or "CardBus PC Card") for older laptops, the ExpressCard for newer laptops, and USB. Most laptops will only accept one of the two card types. Conversion to the ExpressCard standard started in 2005.

For more detailed information about Wireless wireless aircards, contact Adams Lee, ajlee@lblTSC@lbl.gov, or ext 49667997.
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AT&T

Service Wireless Aircards AT&T Mobile Hotspot Mifi Elevate (International Capable)

Unite Express 2

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• $44.99

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• $52.00/month unlimited domestic usage, includes TSC $7.00 billing surcharge (does not include Procurement burden or plus vendor taxes and fees)
• Free Mifi cardAvg. data download speeds up to 15 Mbps on LTE, upload speed 350-500 kbps4G LTE MiFi card
• VPN pass throughOperating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, and Apple/Macintosh
• Up to 5 15 users can log on
• Password protection
• Battery: Removable lithium 1150 mAH Lithium Ion 2930mAh battery; battery life: 5 11 hrs typical usage (one client), 1.7 days standby
• Dimensions: 34.8" 133 x 2.238" x .7061"; Weight 32.6 75 oz.
• No CD or software necessary/Easy install

Verizon Service Wireless Aircards

• International capable. Contact [email protected] to activate international service prior to travel.

Verizon Jet Pack 462 L (International Capable)8800L

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• $44.5099/month unlimited domestic usage, includes TSC $7.00 billing surcharge (does not include Procurement burden or plus vendor taxes and fees)
• $49.99 Mifi card
• Free 4G LTE Mifi cardAvg. data download speeds up to 15 on LTE, upload speed 350-500 kbps
• VPN pass through
• Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Apple/Macintosh
• Up to 10 15 users can log on
• Password protection
• Battery: Removable lithium 1150 mAH battery; battery life: 4 24 hrs typical usage (one client), 27 days standby
• Dimensions: 34.7629" x 2.3664" x .5371"; Weight 35.17 36 oz.
• No CD or software necessary/Easy installSprint Service Wireless Aircards
  

Sprint u600 (3G/4G Capable; Domestic Only)
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• $49.50/month unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00 billing surcharge (does not include Procurement burden or vendor taxes and fees)
• Free USB Modem
• Avg. data download speeds of 600-1400 kbps with bursts up to 2.4 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 350-500 kbps
• 4G Speed up to 10x faster than 3G, if available
• Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and MAC OS x (V10.4 or later)
• No CD or software necessary/Easy install
  

Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G (Domestic Only)
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• $49.50/month unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00 billing surcharge (does not include Procurement burden or vendor taxes and fees)
• $49.95 one-time cost for card
• 3G: Avg. data download speeds of 600-1400 kbps with bursts up to 2.4 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 350-500 kbps
• 4G: Avg. data download speeds of 6 Mbps with bursts up to 10 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 6 Mbps
• VPN pass through
• Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Apple/Macintosh
• Up to 5 users can log on
• Password protection
• Battery: Removable lithium 1830 mAH battery; battery life: 4 hrs typical usage (one client)
• Dimensions: 3.14" x 3.14" x .61"; Weight 4.5 oz.
• No CD or software necessary/Easy installInternational capable. Contact [email protected] to activate international service prior to travel.