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Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Modem (Sprint) | 
| Brand: Novatel
Category: Wireless
List Price: $299.99
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 18443
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
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Model: U727
UPC: 649496012724
ASIN: B002C1BD3S
Release Date: January 10, 2009
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| Features:
| • | Portable wireless hub for up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at one time--including PCs, phones, gaming systems and more | | • | Operates on Sprint EV-DO Revision A Mobile Broadband network with typical download speeds ranging from 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps | | • | Advanced security and authentication technologies; VPN capabilities; compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux | | • | Up to 4 hours of usage with one connected user, up to 40 hours (1.7 days) of standby time | | • | What's in the Box: MiFi 2200, rechargeable battery, AC charger, carrying pouch, printed instructions |
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Amazon.com Product Description
With Sprint's Mobile Broadband Service and Wi-Fi capability, the MiFi 2200 for Sprint enables you to take full advantage of America's most dependable 3G network and provide wireless connectivity to your laptop as well as other Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as mobile phones, cameras, portable game consoles and more. This Intelligent Mobile Hotspot automatically connects to the the EVDO Rev A Sprint Mobile Broadband Network to give broadband Internet access to up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. You and your colleagues will be able to check email, access corporate intranets, download files, send pictures with a Wi-Fi-enabled camera, and access the Internet on any Wi-Fi-enabled device--even when you're nowhere near a traditional hotspot. 
The MiFi 2200 intelligent mobile hotspot connects to the verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband and offers access to up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. | The MiFi 2200 for Sprint also offers GPS location capabilities, enabling you to take advantage of select location and mapping applications such as getting driving or walking directions or finding the best restaurant nearby. Easily portable, the MiFi 2200 is about the size of eight stacked credit cards and weighs just over 2 ounces. Other features include two-way text messaging capabilities, compatibility with Windows, Mac and Linux PCs, VPN capabilities, and multiple Wi-Fi security settings. The lithium-ion battery provides up to four hours on the road or 40 hours of standby time, and you can extend the battery life of your work session by connecting the device to your notebook via a USB cable. Sprint Service
Business and home customers can choose between two Sprint service options for the MiFi 2200 (prices exclude taxes and surcharges): - $59.99 per month mobile broadband only plan
- $149.99 per month Simply Everything Plan + Mobile Broadband (phone plus device connectivity)
Both plans include up to 5 GB per month and 5 cents per megabyte (MB) of usage over the 5 GB amount. The MiFi 2200 modem is optimized for Sprint's Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revolution A (Rev. A) network, which provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits--and peak speeds of 3.1 Mbps where EV-DO Revision A is available--as well as average upload speeds of 350 to 500 kbps. When connecting within a Rev. A coverage area, the MiFi 2200 can download a 1 MB email attachment in about 8 seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds. Mobile users can access: - Email with large attachments
- Corporate Intranet and Internet
- Digital imaging
- Location-based applications
- Video/audio streaming
- Rich messaging
- Bandwidth intensive applications for sales and customer service
- Easy installation and activation
In addition to connecting your laptop, the MiFi 2200 provides universal Wi-Fi connectivity to devices such as cameras, music players, personal media players, mobile phones and portable game consoles.. | MiFi 2200 Features
Developed by Novatel Wireless, the MiFi 2200 lets you create a personal Wi-Fi cloud capable of sharing the reliability and high-speed Internet connectivity of the Sprint 3G Mobile Broadband network with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as notebooks, netbooks, cameras, gaming devices or portable media/MP3 players. Small enough to carry in your shirt pocket, it combines a variety of features into its streamlined form factor, including integrated internal CDMA and Wi-Fi antennas, advanced security and authentication technologies. When one device is connected through Wi-Fi, the MiFi 2200's rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of active use and 40 hours of standby time on a single charge. Novatel's NovaSpeed technology improves simultaneous upload and download times so you can transfer large files with minimal interruptions or buffering. Keep would-be trespassers from using your connection with password protection, CDMA authentication and identification, dynamic Mobile IP (MIP) key update, Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) firewall, VPN pass-through, and more. It also features auto-install, autoconnectivity, Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) support, VPN capability, and a removable lithium-ion battery. You'll also get two-way text messaging when you connect via USB. - WiFi Mode: 802.11 b/g for connection of up to 5 devices, with advanced security through WPA2-PSK, WEP and SPI Firewall
- Type A USB port compatibility via included microUSB cable
- PC compatibility: Windows 2000, XP and Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.0 or higher and Linux
- Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches
- Weight: 2.05 ounces
- Battery life: Up to 4 hours of continuous use, 40 hours of standby time (1150 mAh lithium-ion battery)
How MiFi Works
MiFi creates a personal cloud of high-speed Internet connectivity that can be easily shared among up to five users and a variety of WiFi-enabled devices through its connection to America's most dependable 3G network,* the EVDO Rev A Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. For example: - College student: A college student tucks her MiFi 2200 in her backpack to study with friends at the park and uses it to listen to streaming radio on her MP3 player while she connects to the school's Intranet on her laptop to get details on a class assignment. She takes a break to take pictures of her pals with her Wi-Fi enabled digital camera, and the camera uses the MiFi's signal to upload the photos to Facebook while she emails her completed report to her professor, then uses the device's GPS capability to find a nearby pizza place for lunch.
- Business travelers: Two business travelers share a cab to the airport, then wait for their flight. Sharing the signal of one MiFi 2200 device that is safely tucked away in a briefcase, they download emails and surf the Internet on their notebooks and stream music to their MP3 players.
- Portable retail: Five vendors at a local art fair have kiosks in close proximity. Accessing one MiFi 2200 device's signal, they each run a credit card point-of-sale device over WiFi and have secure backhaul.
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 My, oh Mi: Sprint's MiFi, What a Handy Device! A Critical Review. January 19, 2010
Andre Lawrence (Miami, Florida)
First look
Installation
Connection
Advantage
Disadvantage
Conclusion
I've been using the Sprint MiFi since Thanksgiving and I'm happy to report that the MiFi has done exactly what the company said it would do.
The Sprint MiFi is a silver, credit card-size portable router. So, if you have one of those router connected to the phone line and the computer... this is the same thing except it is free of any cables. I bought the MiFi based on the early pre-release reviews and because I wanted to upgrade from the access card the Novatel U720 which took up one of my valuable USB ports. The immediate effect is that I have now a "high speed" internet access for my laptop and a wifi speed for my T-Mobile (Edge-enabled) Blackberry Curve. Not to be confused, the MiFi is NOT as fast as those Cable internet connections. It's as fast, however, as the wireless connection is though.
Installation.
The MiFi package comes with a small instruction booklet but I found actually connecting my Apple laptop via the Airport card very difficult. I called Sprint and it took us the better part of 30-40 minutes until the MiFi gave us the signal. That has been the only drawback to this.
Connection.
The MiFi gives you a 3G (and promises to give you 4G when it is rolled out in your city) here in Miami (FL) more specifically, South Miami, Sprint's service has always been mediocre, even with the Novatel U720. If the signal is weak, then no device will give you a better performance. However, the MiFi did give me advantages that made me want to upgrade.
The MiFi card also becomes extremely hot. I normally have a small fan blowing cool air into the vent of my laptop, I just draped the MiFi over the fan and the card remains cool.
Advantages.
Portable. The MiFi is no bigger than 3 credit cards stacked. It fits comfortably in a shirt pocket and is completely detached.
You can connect up to 5 devices from it. I have connected 2 devices and there's no discernible slowing down of service.
The card can be programmed to have a secured connection. So, if you're out and about, you can create a WiFi connection for only the people you allow a connection for.
The card is now $50 with a 2-year agreement from Sprint (I paid $150 w/ $50 mail-in-rebate.)
Disadvantages.
The card can become extremely hot to the touch, if not with a fan or some kind of ventilation near.
Installation will require a quick call to Sprint as the supplied information was not enough.
The device is good for about three (3) not four hours of battery life.
Conclusion.
The MiFi has nothing to do with the download limit set by the company (i.e. Sprint) this device only access what is available and it does just what it promises. This portable router can literally give several people internet access just by being near this object. This is a handy device to own.
I am a hot-spot! January 6, 2010
Shane Carlson (Reno, NV United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a long time Mobile Broadband user who regularly puts these devices through their paces, I can say with certainty that this is one of the best mobile broadband devices that I have used.
Having recently switched from Windows to Mac and not being under contract for my current Sprint (Novatel Wireless) S720, I set about looking for a device that wouldn't take up one of my precious few USB connections. Well, that quickly eliminated all the current Mac compatible offerings and left the Mifi as one of my only options.
Still I was a bit wary and certainly did not want to drop the $100 that Sprint wanted for the device before rebate without some assurance it would work well. Additionally i was reluctant to give up my grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan as I use this device extensively while traveling for work.
After shopping around a bit I found some resellers that were offering the device for no out of pocket costs and who assured me they could keep my old plan, I pulled the trigger, and I do not yet regret it.
I have used the device for Email, Web Browsing, Video Conferencing and Skype and have found it to be as reliable as the S720 it replaces.
Setup was a breeze and ongoing management of the device via the web access has been painless.
As far as the device itself, It is a little bit on the cheaply made side (plastics are thin and the finish is lower end), but the fit and overall build of the device seems solid. We will see how it holds up to the abuses of frequent travel.
The device does get warm while in use and the battery life is a bit short (not unexpected for a device this small powering two full time radios and a GPS Receiver on occasion).
I like the feature of being able to turn the LEDs off to both save on power and to make the device less "Vegas Glitzy" obvious.
Overall it is a solid performer that comes in at a great price point, and functionally offers great flexibility if you need to get several people online at the same time.
Works good... November 27, 2009
J. Huitron (Minneapolis, MN)
I honestly think this device works good for the most part. Yeah sometimes I do get disconnect from the internet but quickly connects back. I love this device and I use to for my home internet and take it along when I travel. I'ts quick for the most part the download speed is close to 1 mbps. Just keep in mind that no cell phone company has a perfect service. So if you thinking of getting a mobile internet card I would recommend the Sprint Mi Fi.
Remarkable! October 13, 2009
Tung B. Chau (kANSAS CITY, KS USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I decided to upgrade to the MiFi from my Ovation u727 and I am 100% glad that I did. My connection is faster and sharing my service with others does not slow my connection down (unlike the u727). I'm even considering canceling my DSL at home... it's that good.
Great Device October 3, 2009
The Professor (Minnesota)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Simple directions. Setup was quick and easy. Fast link to 3G. Strong signals. Quick loading of pages. This is a super product.
It helps to check coverage in your area first !!!!! If Sprint's not good for you, check Verizon. MAKE SURE you check 3G coverage and NOT cell phone coverage in your areas. This uses 3G network so cell coverage is totally irrelevant. Both of the two cities I need to use this in most have total Sprint 3G coverage. I love this product and it's perfect for when I am away from my home or work wifi nets.
By the way, stop whining about 5gb limit. If you're not trying to stream music and videos/movies, this is plenty, especially if you're trying to use this to replace a home internet connection. This is for a specific purpose and in that context this is a GREAT product.
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