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The Kyocera KR1 Broadband EVDO Mobile Router started shipping on February 7 2006. The information below is based on a pre-production version of the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router. There have been a handful of Routers before the KR1, such as the Junxion Box, StompBox and other expensive ones. The previous routers were priced from $700 - $1200. What sets the Kyocera KR1 apart from the rest is that it is priced under $300 AND has all the features of the more expensive ones. The pricing may seem to target consumers, but don't let that fool you, this inexpensive router has all the features that the expensive ones do AND its performance matches the expensive ones.
For the latest user feedback and comments (or to add your own feedback), see EVDO Forums KR1 Discussion.
Broadband EVDO Router - The First Picture of the KR1
Kyocera KR1 Broadband EVDO Router Features:
- Built In WiFi - rebroadcast EVDO over WiFi (using 802.11g)
- 4 Port Ethernet Hub 10/100 - great to attach desktops
- 1 USB port for tethering an EVDO Phone (the production unit only has 1 USB port) - looks like the 1.0 release WILL NOT support printer sharing. They are calling it a "diagnostic port" on the shipping unit. Hopefully, they will add Printer Sharing in a future firmware version.
- Works with just about ANY EVDO Card. We have tested with Verizon's Kyocera KPC650, Novatel V620, Sierra AirCard 580, PC5220 (Kyocera doesn't support the PC5220) and PC5740 without the new firmware. Sprint's Mobile Broadband Cards: Merlins S620 and s720, AirCard 580, PC-5740 also work without any issues.
- Port Forwarding
- Filtering
- VPN pass-through (there are issues with VPN)
- domain blocking
- WEP / WPA / Mac address filtering
- compatible with 1xEVDO and 1xRTT
We received a Kyocera KR1 Router Pre-Production unit for testing and will be benchmarking. It is a VERY impressive unit and works out of the box without any configuration. Below are a few pictures we snapped after getting it up and running. Also note the picture of the iBook with the KR1 - - finally, iBooks and PowerBook 12 inches have a way to use EVDO!
The startup time from the time you plug it in until WiFi is available is around 40 seconds.
Important Note: If you do not add a password to the KR1, anyone within distance can use your open WiFi connection, so it is important to set a password that is required to use your WiFi.
Important Note #2: You MUST activate your card on a Windows or Mac BEFORE it will work in a KR1.
The first thing to notice is that the Kyocera KR1 Router has Powered by D-Link on the front of the router. D-Link has been contracted by Kyocera to build the KR1. Kyocera provides much of the firmware to deal with talking EVDO cards, DLink provides much of the firmware that deals with Rouer issues.
For those on Sprint's High Speed Wireless Data, the Kyocera KR1 works perfectly with the Novatel S620 Connection Card.
There are many advantages of the Kyocera KR1. While recently traveling to San Diego at the Hilton Del Mar (which is a 4 bar EVDO Signal hotel), we setup the KR1 with a KPC650 card and setup our own hotspot in our room. So, instead of using the Hilton Honors Hotspot, which you pay for by the day, we were able to use our own hotspot which is paid for in our monthly bill from Verizon.
Benchmarking the Kyocera KR1 Broadband EVDO Router I am sure the most important question that everyone will ask is "how well does the EVDO card perform when plugged in the router vs. plugged in directly in the laptop?" This is one of the first tests that we performed. Here is a benchmark from DSL Reports with a KPC650 plugged into our PowerBook 15 inch:
Next, we ejected the KPC650 from our laptop and we inserted the same EVDO card into the Kyocera KR1 and here are the results that we got when benchmarking:
Yes, the speeds are a bit slower at downloading, but they were a bit faster at uploading. Since there are many variables involved when doing benchmarking, I have concluded that there is no penalty hit when using the card in the router vs. the laptop.
iBooks & PowerBook 12" Well, PowerBook 12 Inch and iBooks do not have the necessary PC Slot to use EVDO. With the inexpensive KR1 router, EVDO is finally available to iBooks and PowerBook 12 (and any other computer WITHOUT a PC Slot, but with built-in WiFi). We tested the stock KR1, without doing any configuration changes, more or less just plugging it in after we got it. Our iBook G4 and PowerBook 12 worked perfectly (in fact, both at the same time).
To give you a better idea of the size of the Kyocera KR1 Router, here is a picture of it next to and on top of an iBook G4:
Here is a picture of the KR1 compared to the StompBox:
KR1 and Desktops Desktop computers do not have the needed PCMCIA slot to use an EVDO PC Card. The KR1 router has a built-in 4 port Ethernet hub, so it is very easy to hook up desktops or other ethernet devices directly to EVDO. Before the KR1, it was more difficult doing this, since you would have to purchase a PCMCIA adapter for your desktop and then install it.
KR1 and tethered EVDO Phones The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router has a USB port which allows you to plug in supported EVDO phones or PDAs and tether the phone to the KR1. First, make sure that you plan supports this use and make sure that your phone supports this. Some providers do not allow this, but some do with the right plan. If you use your phone as a tethered modem to the KR1 and your plan doesn't support it, your carrier can cancel you OR send you a huge overage bill.
At launch time, the KR1 will support the following phones:
- LG VX6600
- Samsung A890
- Audiovox 8940
- Kyocera KX18 (or known as Jet for Amp'd)
USB Drivers for each of those phones are built-in to the KR1. If you are looking for the most speed and reliability, consider a PC Card for use in the KR1. We are hoping that Kyocera adds support for the PPC6700 soon :)
KR1 Cool Uses or What Else To Do With A Broadband EVDO Router We heard from a guy last week who couldn't wait to get the KR1. We discovered that in his office, he only gets reception near the window. His desk is on the opposite side of the office and reception is spotty near his desk. With the KR1, he can plug his EVDO card in the Kyocera KR1 and place it by his window; his laptop can then easily access EVDO over Wifi - problem solved!
Here is another cool use: grab a portable battery (we have one that lasts for 20 hours), a KR1, a KPC650 and you can setup an instant hotspot where there is EVDO signal, no power required. With the recent hurricanes in the US, the advantages of this can quickly be understood. Plus, if you have frequent power outages in your home or office, you can have internet connection within 30 seconds of a power failure.
Lets say you have an EVDO card that you use in your laptop on your morning commute on the train. When you get home in the evening, you can just pop your EVDO card out of your laptop and into your router and you'll be able to access the EVDO from your desktop!.
Another great use: WebCam / Surveillance. Up until now, having remote surveillance required a broadband connection. With the KR1 and a WebCam, you have a completely portable broadcasting (e.g. mobcasting) solution that you can take anywhere. Add the 20 hour battery and you no longer need power.
Specifications Model: TXRTR10000
Standards:
- IEEE 802.11b
- IIEEE 802.3
- IIEEE 802.3u
- IEEE 802.11g
VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions
Device Management - Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers
- DHCP Server and Client
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- IP Filtering
- URL Filtering
- Domain Blocking
- Scheduling
- MAC Filtering
- Indoors - up to 328 feet (100 meters)
- Outdoors - up to 1312 feet (400 meters)
- L = 7.56 inches (192mm)
- W = 4.65 inches (118mm)
- H = 1.22 inches (31mm)
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- 802.1x
- WPA- WiFi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication)
- Single detachable reverse SMA
Security:
External Antenna Type:
Configuration Options - via Browser Below are all the configuration options for the KR1 Router. These settings are accessed via a web browser that is hooked up via Ethernet OR WiFi to the router.
Related Links:
Advanced Firewall Features
Wireless Operating Range
Physical Dimensions:
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