New Cradlepoint MBR1200

[Alex Sian]

There are probably still a LOT of RVers who are using older PCMCIA mobile broadband cards like the KPC650, AirCard 595 or even the PX500/PC5750.

Up until now, there has not been a Cradlepoint-branded router that would allow you to share the internet access those cards provide, with multiple computers.

Sure, the Kyocera KR2 was made by Cradlepoint but Kyocera has decided to abandon that router and will no longer update it for any new devices.

Today, the new Cradlepoint MBR1200 has been launched and it features a few advantages over the MBR1000:

-- PCMCIA slot for older cards.
-- gigabit ethernet switch (allows for faster local area network transfers like movies)
-- external WiFi jacks to allow for greater wireless range to/from the router

For those RVers who already HAVE an MBR1000, there is not likely enough reason to consider the new MBR1200.

But for those who have yet to buy a cellular router, the MBR1200 now represents the "state of the art" and offers the most versatility.

[itaves]

We use our U.S. Cellular service and Blackberry phone to tether our cell phone to the computer. So far this has been working fairly well. Would the MBR1200 Cradlepoint router work with our situation so we can use 2 computers at the same time?

[Alex Sian]

quote:Originally posted by itaves

We use our U.S. Cellular service and Blackberry phone to tether our cell phone to the computer. So far this has been working fairly well. Would the MBR1200 Cradlepoint router work with our situation so we can use 2 computers at the same time?

Cradlepoint does not officially support any USCellular phones or modems.
Your BB *might* work anyway, as a lot of phones and modems never get tested to make it onto their list.

You would not necessarily need the new MBR1200 to do what you want... any of the cradlepoints would do what you want and have an equal chance of working or not working. check out this guide to see the differences (not yet updated with mbr1200 info): http://j.mp/routers

I'd suggest you get your cradlepoint from folks who have lots of experience with supported and unsupported cell phones from many carriers, and also offer a decent return policy if they can't get a router to work for you