*Hello Bruce:* In response to the question, handling of the 3G USB dongle is the secret recipe, combined with the proper combined 3G access point hard coded into the router. This is what caught my attention. Additionally the manufacturer's ability to come up with new firmware in record time - sets this manufacturer apart from the bigger guns suck as Cisco, DLink, HP and others.
- Unlike other brands, the vision of the Canadian manufacturer is to have this simplified to the extent that a grandma or grandpa relaxing in their boat at the marina can plug and play. - I've also requested the company to have this factory defaulted to QoS VoIP (SIP) traffic as #1 priority. Right now this VoIP QoS firmware I have and we are testing as we speak (beta stage). - I have used various makes and models of the router that supports 3G USB dongle and results were not satisfactory. - I've used routers where you can install the SIM CARD, only to discover the router did not support proper connectivity to the network. For example the 3G D-LINK MyPocket has ZERO support for WindMobile, Mobilicity and PublicMobile. They all run on a different frequency than 850 or 1900 mhz. - The interface of this device is VERY VERY simple for the non-technical folks. Simply "click, click and click" and you are connected. - I've requested an "Advanced mode" for technical folks and the power user like yourself. - You can telnet and ssh into the box and see the Linux kernel running and do log captures (BIG BONUS). So yes, its Linux based. - FailOver from Cable/DSL WAN port to 3G USB dongle (and vice versa) is being introduced. - Because I've already established a good relationship with the manufacturer, I think our best advantage point is that they will take our concerns as the test drivers of the unit very seriously. Unlike Linksys or DLink who takes a long time to release firmwares, I've seen these guys release firmwares within days of me bring up an issue. ** Personally **, all I really want is this router to come out factory defaulted to give VoIP priority over anything else and literally be a plug and play device where you just connect the 3G USB dongle, and without any special settings or having to log into the box, its connected to the net. Then ultimately SSH into the box and change default password etc., as required. Hope this helps Bruce and gives you an idea why I am excited about this product. * * *Best,* *Reza.* -- Toronto based VoIP / Asterisk Trainer, I.T. Consultant and Hosted PBX Solutions Provider. +1-647-476-2067. http://www.linkedin.com/in/seminar On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Bruce N <[email protected]> wrote: > I doubt this would be a known brand router. I think as Reza said, he is > providing some good feedback to the manufacturer to get it where it would > become a useful tool for VoIP enthusiasts and businesses. > > Reza, can you shed some light on the benefits of this router than the other > ones available? Is it the handling of the 3G USB key that makes the > different or is the router OS (SIP QoS, WAN failover, etc...) that makes it > special in your eyes? > > I would be interested in such a device as well. I am guessing you are > testing this with Rogers and Bell services so far? > > Here is a good read by "gnhb" on 3G for pfsense: > http://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=22423.msg115852 > > But pfsense apparently only support 3G starting version 2.0 which is only > in beta yet. > > Regards, > Bruce > > > Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:17:32 -0400 > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > CC: [email protected] > > > Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] 3.5G Router to connect your USB 3.5G Modem, > aka.Internet Stick. > > > > Reza, > > > > Talking too much detail here doesn't help people here who are new to > > the 3G router including me, can you share with us what the brand of the > 3G > > router is? I have a client pentcially can use this kind of router because > > of cause they are in remote area which no good DSL or cable connections. > > Many thanks! > > > > Roger > > >
