JetPack MiFi 4620L USB Tether Directions

The MiFI 4620L does a lot more then the 4510L does.  It has much greater WiFi Range, it is much faster and now we found it can tether via USB.  For the step by step directions, see the link below.  If you are in the market for a 3G/4G mobile hotspot, the 4620L may be your best bet.  Also, look for 3Gstore.com to have a 5000mAh extended battery for the 4620L available in June

 

Tip Of The Week #78: Verizon JetPack MiFi 4620L Tether Via USB 

Google Knowledge Graph

Google is changing how search works and it is called Knowledge Graph.  For more info see:

The Knowledge Graph enables you to search for things, people or places that Google knows about—landmarks, celebrities, cities, sports teams, buildings, geographical features, movies, celestial objects, works of art and more—and instantly get information that’s relevant to your query. This is a critical first step towards building the next generation of search, which taps into the collective intelligence of the web and understands the world a bit more like people do.

CradlePoint COR Customer Comments

 

Every morning, I go through customer comments from the previous day and this really hit home because all of our hard work to maintain 3Gstore is appreciated:

3G store is great because they have better photographs of the products and the additional item included - better than what is on the manufacturers websites. I also like how the items are displayed and the complete descriptions about the products that 3G store, i suppose, writes themselves. It's more like buying from an actual user of these types of products, compared to the typical box house.
by: Jeffrey in California

Jeffrey, you are 100% correct, we take all of our own pictures, write descriptions, write reviews and videos of all the products on our store.  We also use all the products we sell.  To run our warehouse, provide WiFi, keep all of our virtual employees connected and of course failover when cable goes down and we still need to ship - the same products we sell, we actually use (see Eating Your Own Dog Food).  We try every day to be different then all those other box pushers out there who don't have a clue about the products they are selling (and they don't provide support like we do either).  So, thanks again, glad that you found us and enjoy your new CradlePoint COR IBR 600LE-VZ that is on schedule to be delivered today :)

Michael Ginsberg
President, 3Gstore.com

Wilson Signal Detector - 867501

Wilson Signal Detector - 867501

Wilson recently announced the Wilson RF Signal Detector - 867501 - which is an booster/antenna/repeater/amplifier installer’s dream tool.  It will allow you to see the signal strength for all supported bands, so that the professional installer can optimize and get the best possible installation.  The Signal Detector works with 700 (both bands) 800, 1900, 2100 (AWS) frequencies (everything but Nextel - which is being phased out).

The product isn’t shipping yet, but as soon as it is, you can order from 3Gstore.com

Wilson AG Pro Quint 5 Band Booster - 803570

Last week at CTIA, Wilson Announced the AG Pro Quint (803570), which is a new cellular booster/amplifier from Wilson Electronics which covers 5 different signal bands.  It will bost signals on 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, AWS and both AT&T and Verizon 4G LTE (700 MHz Band A and 700 MHz Band B).  The only network that is not supported is Nextel, which is currently being phased out by Sprint.  The AG Pro Quint has a 75 dB gain and 630mw output power, allowing it to cover up to 80,000 square feet.  This powerful repeater is suited for Office, Warehouses, hospitals, fire stations, government buildings along with any small to medium sized business.

This amplifier is scheduled to ship QTR 3 2012.  For more info see:

Wilson 803570 AG Pro Quint

Congrats to 3Gstore Customer Hugh C. For Writing Review of a 9.5" Full Band Outdoor Omni 3G/4G Antenna (Adapter Cable Sold Separately)

Congrats to Hugh C. of Honolulu, Hawaii who just won a $25.00 Restaurant.com gift code for writing a review for 9.5" Full Band Outdoor Omni 3G/4G Antenna (Adapter Cable Sold Separately) at 3Gstore.com! Every week we randomly pick one product review from the previous week and award the writer a $25.00 gift code. We appreciate ALL the reviews our customers write, whether they are positive or negative - honest reviews like Hugh C.\'s help other customers decide if the product is right for them. After you purchase a product from 3Gstore.com, we encourage you to log in and 3Gstore.com and leave a review letting people know how the product worked for you - you'll be helping others, and you'll automatically be entered to win a restaurant.com gift code!.

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CloudCam Network Attached Storage

The video above demonstrates how easy it is to setup a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device to your CloudCam. If you need to record events at your business or want to keep an eye on a second property, this is an easy way to record everything that is going on. You'll be able to easily setup scheduled recordings, by motion detection or 24/7 recording so you don't miss anything! 

 

CloudCam's are becoming more and more popular as word gets out about how easy they are to setup. Simply input the camera ID and password and you can easily view your CloudCam on a computer, Android or iOS device. Having a simple to set up IP camera doesn't mean you miss out on more advanced features!

 

Read full review - CloudCam Review

 

 

Password Protection Act of 2012

There have been stories of employers requiring FaceBook passwords during job interviews so that the employer can see what you do with your life.  Apparently, there are companies that do the same thing with their current employees.  Apparently, our government is creating a Password Protection Act Of 2012 to protect individuals.

It is really too bad that it has come to this.

If I was asked for my FaceBook Password (or Linkedin or Email password) during a job interview, I would immediately walk out and assume this isn’t the place for me.  However, in today’s economy, people are lowering their standards because they have to pay for basic necessities.  So, giving up that password seems like a little, but it really is a lot and it is completely wrong.  What’s next?

I think it is completely wrong for employers to ask prospective or current employees for their personal login information for any site.  If the site is a company owned one (Blog, Email, etc.), well the company controls that and they are the one creating the username and password.  Different story.

So, it is too bad that there are some employers out there that are really taking advantage of people who are desperate for a job.  A word of caution to individuals, think before you post that picture or comment on some social media website.  Even though you may think you can delete it later - it is probably stored/cached somewhere and it could come back to haunt you personally or professionally.



Michael Ginsberg
President, 3Gstore.com

WiMAX is Dead!

STOP!

Are you new to mobile broadband and thinking about using 4G WiMAX service from Sprint, CLEAR, Time Warner, Comcast, Virgin Mobile, or NetZero? If you answered ‘Yes’ then this article is for you!

Sprint and CLEAR operate a 4G network using WiMAX technology, and recently Virgin Mobile and NetZero have begun reselling the service, too. If you watch commercials, you’ve probably also seen Verizon and AT&T running ads for 4G LTE service. It is important to understand the difference between WiMAX and LTE. Both are 4G technologies, but they are NOT equal! LTE is much, much faster than WiMAX (3-4x faster), and, more importantly, WiMAX is on its way out. Sprint and CLEAR are currently the only U.S. providers that use WiMAX (they use the same network; Sprint owns 50% of CLEAR), and they only have service in 60 cities - and they will NOT be expanding coverage any further. In fact, Sprint is abandoning WiMAX completely and working on deploying an LTE network in the near future!

Pre-paid resellers like Virgin Mobile and NetZero are now offering prepaid 4G on Sprint's WiMAX network. This is a BAD IDEA for customers. Virgin Mobile and NetZero are taking advantage of customers who are eager for 4G service but don’t understand the difference between WiMAX and LTE. Since WiMAX is barely available anywhere, isn't nearly as fast as LTE, and coverage will never be expanding, it is pointless to spend money on such service!

Instead of wasting money on WiMAX devices and service, we strongly recommend going with 4G LTE service, like Verizon offers. There isn’t an LTE option available on a pre-paid basis right now (like what NetZero is offering for pre-paid WiMAX), but there is a reliable pre-paid 3G option from Datajack available (while it’s not 4G, at least you’ll have nationwide coverage, unlike NetZero/Virgin’s WiMAX option).

The bottom line is to BE AWARE of what you’re buying: not all 4G is equal!

Sprint Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BUSINESS WIRE), May 09, 2012 - Sprint (NYSE: S) and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced the May 18 availability of the first-ever device to combine 4G connections over LTE and WiMAX networks, Sierra Wireless™ 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot for the Sprint network. Sierra Wireless Tri-Fi Hotspot provides the best combination of speed and coverage to Sprint customers as the upcoming 4G LTE network expands and allows families, small businesses and traveling co-workers to easily share high-speed connections.

Beginning May 18, customers will be able to purchase a Sierra Wireless Tri-Fi Hotspot for $99.99 (excluding taxes) after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a two-year service agreement.

Sprint data plans for the device start at $34.99 for 3GB of combined 3G/4G data while on the Sprint network. Customers also can choose the $49.99 plan with 6GB of combined 3G/4G data or $79.99 for 12GB of 3G/4G data, which deliver 20 percent more data for the same price as AT&T and Verizon’s similar plans.

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