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Friday, 27 January 2012

Verizon 4G LTE Static IP Setup

3Gstore is now able to setup a static IP address on the Verizon 4G LTE network. This does involve a $500 one time setup fee, which may seem like a lot, but allows you to have up to 500 Verizon devices linked to the account! This means if you plan to deploy several Verizon modems under one account you won't have to worry about additional fee's for more static IP's.

However, there are a few additional steps (after receiving your modem) you'll need to do to configure the modem for a static IP. If you need a static IP on Verizon 4G LTE, 3Gstore is now including a custom tipsheet with step by step instructions on how to get the static IP activated. If you have questions about a static IP on Verizon 4G feel free to give us a call at 866-347-8673 option 2 for more information.

With a static IP the previous issues with a private (10.) IP address will no longer be an issue, which prevented port forwarding and DynDNS setup for remote activities. This will allow you to create IPSec VPN tunnels, use remote IP Cameras, M2M applications and more. Most people won't need a static IP, but if you need a dedicated IP address Verizon 4G is finally an option!

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Thursday, 26 January 2012

Sprint 4G FD-LTE Centered around Texas

Sprint plans to make Texas the highlight state for their new 4G FD-LTE network set to go live in the mid part of 2012. Sprint CEO Dan Hesse said they plan to launch four major markets by mid-year and three of them will be in Texas. To be exact the markets will be Dallas, Houston and San Antonio with the fourth market to go live in Atlanta, GA. The first 4G FD-LTE devices available will be the Galaxy Nexus LTE by Samsung, Viper smartphones by LG Electronics and a "tri-network" (3G/WiMAX/LTE) hotspot made by Sierra Wireless. Sprint hope to complete the majority of their 4G FD-LTE roll out by the end of 2013 and then plans to start on LTE-Advanced.

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Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Verizon Now Offering Static IP Addresses for 4G LTE Devices

Prior to this month, Verizon only offered static IP addresses on 3G-only devices - they didn't have any available for 4G devices. For 98% of the people who use mobile broadband service, this was a non-issue as any IP address will do in most cases. For people who need to configure certain devices over their 3G or 4G connection, though, a static IP address can be a necessity. A static (non-changing) IP address is usually required when connecting a specific device over 3G or 4G, such as a remote security camera. That camera needs to have the same IP address all the time so that the remote administrators are able to access it over the internet. If the IP address were to change, nobody would be able to find that camera to access it again. Until now, Verizon users who required a static IP address had to use a 3G-only device and weren't able to take advantage of 4G speeds - now, 4G is an option even for those who need a static IP!

Verizon offers a Static IP addresses for a one-time fee of $500. To add a static IP address to your Verizon account, simply call Verizon customer service at (800) 922-0204.

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

3Gstore Tech Corner #14: How to Clear Cache for Router Upgrades

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One of the many benefits to shopping at 3Gstore.com is the unrivaled technical support our tech team offers. The mobile broadband experts at 3Gstore have helped countless customers solve a wide variety of issues, and in our Tech Corner series we'll be featuring interesting problems our customers have called us for help with, the solutions our team provided, and some simple advice for you to avoid the same problem!

How to Clear Browser Cache after Router Firmware Upgrade

The Problem: Cradlepoint's new NetBSD routers will cache an image of the existing image of the admin interface in a web browser. This is persistent and after preforming a firmware upgrade any new settings won't be viewable (if features are added or moved). This is because the web browser has cached an image of the previous firmware and the placement may be different on a newer revision.

The Solution: In order to ensure your not viewing a cached image you must clear your cache after upgrading firmware or changing different router models (IE - going from MBR95 to MBR1400 for instance). Below you'll find instructions on how to clear the cache on all popular web browsers:

Internet Explorer 8 Clear Cache:

1.) Click "Tools" on the upper right corner and select "Internet Options" from the drop down menu
2.) Under the "General" tab in browsing history click the "Delete" button
3.) Place a checkmark by "Temporary Internet Files"
4.) Click "Delete" and close the web browser

Internet Explorer 9 Clear Cache:

1.) On the upper right corner next to the "Star" icon you'll see a "Gear" icon - Left click the gear
2.) Select "Internet options" from the drop down list
3.) Under the "General" tab in browsing history click the "Delete" button
4.) Place a checkmark by "Temporary Internet Files"
5.) Click "Delete" and close the web browser

FireFox:

1.) Click on the "Firefox" icon on the top left of the screen
2.) Run you mouse over "History"
3.) Select "Clear Recent History"
4.) Under pop up window in "Time range to clear" select "Everything"
5.) Click "Clear Now" and close the web browser

Safari Clear Cache:

1.) In the top menu select "History"
2.) Scroll to bottom on select "Clear History"
3.) In pop up window click "Clear"

Google Chrome Clear Cache:

1.) Click on the "Wrench" icon in the upper right corner and select "Options"
2.) Click on "Under the Hood" on the left side of the screen
3.) Under "Privacy" click on "Clear browsing data"
4.) Make sure "Clear browsing history" is checked and select "The beginning of time" under obliterate the following
5.) Click "Clear Browsing Data"

Our Advice: We recommend using Firefox when preforming firmware updates or working with multiple Cradlepoint routers. This browser doesn't have any compatibility issues and also features a private browsing mode found under the "Firefox" icon in the upper left corner of the screen. If you click the icon you'll see "Start Private Browsing" as a selectable option, which will not cache any data when activated. This feature allows you to cache your favorite websites, but still allows you to easily make changes to your router without any issue!

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Tuesday, 24 January 2012

5G WiFi 802.11ac

Most WiFi networks today operate on 802.11n, which is capable of speeds up to 600Mbps and offers a larger range than b/g WiFi. The 5th generation 802.11ac technology uses the same 5Ghz band as traditional 802.11a found on routers like the Cradlepoint MBR1400. With most routers using 2.4Ghz 802.11n this new technology will have a huge advantage on the 5Ghz band, because the frequency isn't as crowed and won't be as susceptible to wireless interference.

The new 802.11ac WiFi will support up to eight antennas allowing devices to negotiate dedicated links, which makes multi-client networks more efficient. This means you could have one device setup to transmit to multiple machines, but not receive any data. For example, this would work really well for consumers that want to stream HD video from a single source to multiple TV's. The sub-channels will also be widened to 80/160mhz compared to the 20/40Mhz 802.11n offered. This further helps to reduce interference from other networks on different channels.

The biggest problem with 5Ghz 802.11a is range caused by a smaller wavelength when compared to 2.4Ghz WiFi. This won't be a problem with 802.11ac technology because it uses 'beamforming' techniques to map any environment to avoid inefficient signal paths. The technology will technically be capable of data speeds up to 3.47Gbps with an eight antenna AP, and four antenna client. Real world results will likely to be around 1Gbs, up 40% compared to wireless 'n' currently. The technology debuted at CES, however, the IEEE hasn't approved 802.11ac devices for use yet.

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

AT&T to transfer AWS spectrum to T-Mobile

AT&T and T-Mobile USA filed with the FCC to transfer AT&T's AWS spectrum to T-Mobile. This results from AT&T's failure to acquire T-Mobile and is part of the $6 billion breakup fee AT&T must pay. Tom Sugrue, T-Mobile's senior vice president said "This additional spectrum will help meet the growing demand for wireless broadband services," from a email statement from the Wall Street Journal. T-Mobile will receive AWS spectrum from AT&T in 128 markets, a $3 billion cash breakup fee and a seven year UMTS roaming agreement.

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Friday, 20 January 2012

Virgin Mobile Throttling to start March 23

Last year Virgin made multiple changes to their prepaid mobile broadband package. They initially started out with unlimited service, then changed to a 5GB cap and later moved to a smaller 2.5GB monthly data cap. For users that want prepaid service that don't want to be slowed down, DataJack is an excellent alternative that offers larger data caps and no throttling.

Below you'll find the official details from Virgin on how the throttling works:

To make sure we can keep offering our Beyond Talk Plans at such great prices, we're putting a data speed reduction in place for anyone who uses over 2.5GB of data in a month.

Will it affect me?
Based on your activity for your last plan month ending in December, you could be affected by this change.

If you continue to use the same amount of data as you did in your last plan month, you may see your data speeds reduced during a plan month when the data speed reduction is implemented on March 23, 2012. You can still use your phone to do everything you currently do, but you may experience slower page loads and file downloads and lags in streaming media.

This will not affect your ability to text or make calls with your phone.

How will it work?
Starting March 23, 2012, if you use over 2.5GB of data in a month on your Beyond Talk Plan:
• Data speeds may be reduced to 256Kbps or below for the rest of your month.
• If data speeds are reduced, they will return to normal as soon as your next plan month starts.
• If you'd rather not wait for your new month to start, you can restart your plan immediately through My Account.

How will I know if my data speeds have been reduced?
If you reach 2.5GB of data in a month, you will receive a text message letting you know your data speeds will be reduced for the rest of your plan month.

By putting this data speed reduction in place, we're making sure we can deliver the same quality service you've come to expect from Virgin Mobile. We hope you understand.

*Data usage per activity is based on an average. Bandwidth varies by website, video, email and other Internet application

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