25. February 2010 by admin.

* The following was an email conversation, it might be helpful for other Ericsson W25 or W35 owners or prospective owners. The order is kind of backwards if you read it from top down, because it is “Top Posted” replies via Email:

Yah well they will probably ask you. They want an IMEI number off of “something”.
 
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBF_enUS255US256&q=GSM%2bIMEI
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity#Retrieving_IMEI_information_from_a_GSM_device
 
By the way that works on my Motorolla hand phones, that IMEI number can be retrieved by entering *#06# …
 
* It’s funny that once you get past the SALES politics … like you said! … Any Sim Card works in any GSM device. Well I would use the newer 3G labeled Sims just to be safe … But I’ve moved them all around. I used to keep a Sim card just for testing Ericsson gear. I still have a Data Card (USB Connect Mercury) mainly to use the Sim Card to test Ericsson W25 and W35 boxes.
 
> Will I need to reconfigure the W25?
 
* You could tell what firmware version you have, on the System page. You might be could use a firmware update. On newer firmwares there’s an “Auto APN” on the Internet Page which does the APN / Username / Password thing automatically for you. If not it’s the following for AT&T:
 
APN: isp.cingular
 
Username: isp@cingulargprs.com
 
Password: CINGULAR1 (that is a ONE at the end, not an ELL)
 
(Yes this is legacy carry over from before AT&T *got* Cingular. At&T *GOTS* everything. Just like Microsoft *GOTS* everything ;-) )
 
P.S. I worked one night in a Cellular “Switch” facility for a large cellular company. I was changing cards out or adding cards (I don’t remember exactly) in a large Cisco Router for them, contracted in. It was quite something to see the NETWORK / CELLULAR SWITCH / ROUTER room of a large cellular carrier, as well as the guys and girls that program the switches, watch over them, and respond to “issues” and such on them.
 
So good luck with this. Remember to tell at least 5 friends / family / associates - about Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom. After all I’m not getting paid by Ericsson, AT&T, or anybody for helping you :-)
 
—
Alan Spicer
 
* http://www.marinetelecom.net/
* 954-683-3426
—– Original Message —–
From: <Removed>
To: Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 08:16
Subject: Re: Question about Ericsson W25
Hi Alan,
 
Thanks for the info!  If I Purchased the plan with 3G and voice capabilities, will AT&T need to know what device I’m using.  Seems like I can test this out with my girlfriends SIM card.  Will I need to reconfigure the W25?
 
Leah
—–”Alan Spicer Marine Telecom” <communications@marinetelecom.net> wrote: —–
To: <Removed>
From: “Alan Spicer Marine Telecom” <communications@marinetelecom.net>
Date: 02/24/2010 10:17PM
Subject: Re: Question about Ericsson W25


You are correct … you would only need a Sim card with both voice and data service. Data meaning Internet, and Internet meaning 3G Internet. Meaning UMTS / HSPA with both HSUPA and HSDPA. Ericsson W25 only supports HSDPA in the HSPA chain of technologies. Newer Ericsson W35 supports both HSUPA and HSDPA.
It’s often difficult for cellular company representatives to think outside of THEIR BOX. Their box meaning the stuff that they sell. They think that they don’t support anything other than what they sell. That is simply not true … the ability to move a device from one company to another, and even one country to another, is one of the beauties of GSM and UMTS Cellular Service (keeping in mind you have to have Quad Band, which E W25 does have, to be true world traveler.)
The Ericsson equipment has passed all of the import and FCC and Consumer certifications to be used on cellular networks. AT&T (formerly Cingular) has accepted Ericsson W25 as a usable device on their network. No doubt they have done the same for the newer Ericsson W35.
Tell them if it were not possible to connect a valid device with both voice and data/Internet, then pray tell they us - how the heck does an Apple iPhone 3G work on their network?
I’ve had my share of visits to AT&T stores to have them tell me they can’t put voice and Internet on one sim card. Actually when you get an Air Card from them. it has a sim card put into it. That sim card can also make voice calls. Every AT&T device’s sim card can make voice calls. All they have to do is figure out how to CONVINCE THEMSELVES and THEIR COMPUTER that this can be done, in other words all they have to do is CONVINCE THEIR COMPUTER to put a Voice plan on the same sim card as a Data Plan is on. Once they can do that … everything else will just automagically work. It’s more politics and salesmanship than it has anything at all to do with their technical abilities in the AT&T network.
* Also watch out because you may have had Unlimited Internet with the previous company. On the laptop card type of service on AT&T it’s NOT unlimited. It’s 5GB per month. And it’s very easy when using it like a home internet service to reach that limit. It’s funny they let iPhone’s have Unlimited for $30 per month, but Laptops are $60 a month an not getting unlimited. It’s discrimination.
Welcome to the world. :- ) … :- )
—
Alan Spicer
 
DBA Alan Spicer Telcom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
Computer Services, Wired/Wireless Networking,
Cell/Sat/Landline Communications, General Consulting…
Marine, Business, Small Office and Home Office (SOHO)
 
* Cost Savings and Integration of Multiple Internet Technologies
on board Sail and Motor Yachts * Documentation, Operating
Instructions, and Support after the Sale *
 
* http://www.marinetelecom.net/
* http://www.internetforyachts.net/
* http://www.wifiyacht.net/
* 954-683-3426
 
Mobile Internet! Step up to the HSPA 3G Fast Internet!
 
Ericsson W35 released in the USA. This you’ve gotta SEE!!
Better looking presentation than W25 (you might not want to
hide this one in the Doghouse!) + High Speed Upload which
the W25 did not have.
http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W35/
 

Ericsson W25 released in the USA.
 
Voice / Fax / High Speed Internet
Voice for your analog jacks or PBX Cell Line + 4 port
CAT5 Ethernet Router and Built-in WiFi Wireless
Replace older Ericsson F series or Telular Boxes
Go To:
http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W25/

—– Original Message —–
From: Removed
To: communications@marinetelecom.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 21:27
Subject: Question about Ericsson W25
Hello,
 
I am hoping you will help me with my Service Dilemma.  I own a Ericsson W25 and have service through Centennial Wireless.  Centennial has just been purchased by AT&T.  I have called and talked to AT&T and explained to them that I have a Ericsson W25 that I use for a home phone and internet.  They do not know how to help me.  Claim I need to purchase an air card and land line service.  When I believe I just need them to activate a SIM card for me.  Which service do I need to purchase to keep my internet and phone going?  Any information you can give will be appreciated.  I live in Michigan where satellite or wireless are my only option for a descent internet connection.
 
Thank you, Leah <last name removed>

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* Additional information about IMEA, Sim Cards, pertaining to Satellite Communications, from Alan Spicer, from Wikipedia:

Usage on satellite phone networks

The BGAN, Iridium and Thuraya satellite phone networks all use IMEI numbers on their transceiver units as well as SIM cards in much the same way as GSM phones do. The Iridium 9601 modem relies solely on its IMEI number for identification and uses no SIM card; however, Iridium is a proprietary network and the device is incompatible with regular GSM networks.

Retrieving IMEI information from a GSM device

On many devices, the IMEI number can be retrieved by entering *#06#, or using the AT command ATD*#06#. The IMEI number of a GSM device can be retrieved by sending the command AT+CGSN. For more information, refer to the 3GPP TS 27.007, Section 5.4 /2/ standards document.

Retrieving IMEI Information from an older Sony or Sony Ericsson handset can be done by entering these keys: * Right * Left Left * Left *

IMEI information on BlackBerry devices can also be found by going to options, then status.

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23. February 2010 by admin.

How The Ericsson W35 Works!

Click the thumbnail picture for a LARGER view

The Ericsson W35 is a Mobile Broadband Router for the GSM to 3G (UMTS, HSPA, WCDMA) Services provided by US and Worldwide Cellular Carriers. Well that’s a lot of techno terms - so what can it do for me?

The Ericsson W35, formerly called a Fixed Cellular Terminal, is a Router for Cellular Voice and Internet Services … much like what you get with laptop data cards that are commonly sold with an Internet Plan for Cellular Telephone Companies. The advantage of the W35, and the primary reason it’s popular on Marine Vessels (Sail and Motor Yachts), is that it is an Internet Sharing Device. That means that - rather than having 3G Cellular Internet on one laptop computer, you can share it to multiple computers either via common wired (plug in) network connectors or via WiFi wireless network methods. It’s also a Cellular Voice Sharing Device. That’s possible because it has a Analog Telephone Adaptor (ATA) functionality built-in to it. That allows normal analog telephone sets, or even a PBX system in an office (or on a boat) to share the “Cellular Line” voice service with multiple Extension Telephone Sets in an office or yacht premises.

The Ericsson W35, as you will see from the picture above, also allows the sharing of USB devices on the computer network that is created by the unit. This means that you can attach Hard Disk Drive Storage devices or Printers to have them shared to computers on the premises.

The Ericsson W35 must have a cellular plan with a compatible cellular carrier. The unit is backward compatible through GSM, GPRS (Internet), EDGE (Internet) - as well as the more modern UMTS, HSPA, HSDPA, HSUPA technologies. All you need is a Sim Card with Service Activated from your home cellular carrier company. You can also use Sim Cards with many compatible cellular networks worldwide if you travel, which our yacht - marine customers definately do.

You will want to be sure to get an additional “Data Roaming” package from your carrier to make sure that you don’t run into expensive roaming on Data/Internet when you travel outside your home country, either that or disable the Data / Internet part of the Ericsson W35 unit.

The Ericsson W35 is a very small unit, self-contained, and acts as a Fast Internet Router and Cellular Voice Telephone Router. It creates its own WiFi Wireless Network as well as its own Wired (Fast Ethernet - CAT5) Network. It is quite expandable for plugging into an existing Local Area Network (LAN) network … or for extending it out to a new network with additional wired connections and Wireless WiFi Access Points.

So, you’ll see that it’s a quite versatile piece of equipment - quite capable of keeping you connected - wherever you go - or wherever you are as the Ericsson video says. On marine vessels it’s very good for places where there’s no Public WiFi Hotspot to link up to. It basically turns your premises (or boat) into its own WiFi Hotspot. With Cellular Internet (and voice) as the provider.

* Any questions?

—
Alan Spicer

DBA Alan Spicer Telcom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
Computer Services, Wired/Wireless Networking,
Cell/Sat/Landline Communications, General Consulting…
Marine, Business, Small Office and Home Office (SOHO)

* Cost Savings and Integration of Multiple Internet Technologies
on board Sail and Motor Yachts * Documentation, Operating
Instructions, and Support after the Sale *

* http://www.marinetelecom.net/
* http://www.internetforyachts.net/
* http://www.wifiyacht.net/
* 954-683-3426

Mobile Internet! Step up to the HSPA 3G Fast Internet!

Ericsson W35 released in the USA. This you’ve gotta SEE!!
Better looking presentation than W25 (you might not want to
hide this one in the Doghouse!) + High Speed Upload which
the W25 did not have.
http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W35/

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23. February 2010 by admin.

Ericsson W35 Complete Marine Package

* Now available, the Ericsson W35 Marine Pack - - $840.00 + $90.00 Shipping (estimated)

$840.00 + $90.00 = $930.00

What is included in the package:

Ericsson W35

Marine and remote communication is made easy with the Ericsson W35. If accessing the Internet via a landline connection is not possible or convenient, the W35 can operate using the mobile networks to access the Internet. Using the cell network to access the Internet is more cost efficient than using satellite. Most times it can be one fifth of the price of satellite.

Connecting the W35 to your computer is via the W35’s four port router or using Wifi for wireless connectivity.

Laser 746 Marine Antenna

The 746 Marine Antenna is possibly the best multiband marine antenna available.

The Antenna is 86cm High with a 7dB gain

Networks: GSM, CDMA and 3G (NextGTM 850Mhz and 2100MHz)

LMR400 Extra Low Loss Cable

LMR400 cable provides an extremely low loss for runs of up to around 50m.

12V Fly Lead

Straight through power cable for connecting the W35 to a 12 volt power source.

Lightning Surge Protector

Protects the W35 from lightning strikes
Model W35 Marine Pack
Manufacturer Ericsson

* Ericsson W35 price has increased to $499.00 + $25.00 Shipping to US/Can destinations.

* Marine Dealers / Installers can continue to inquire about special incentive pricing and/or quantity 2+ pricing.

This is Alan Spicer … Reporting

Please SEE BELOW for the Ericsson W35 Page!

—
Alan Spicer

DBA Alan Spicer Telcom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
Computer Services, Wired/Wireless Networking,
Cell/Sat/Landline Communications, General Consulting…
Marine, Business, Small Office and Home Office (SOHO)

* Cost Savings and Integration of Multiple Internet Technologies
on board Sail and Motor Yachts * Documentation, Operating
Instructions, and Support after the Sale *

* http://www.marinetelecom.net/
* http://www.internetforyachts.net/
* http://www.wifiyacht.net/
* 954-683-3426

Mobile Internet! Step up to the HSPA 3G Fast Internet!

Ericsson W35 released in the USA. This you’ve gotta SEE!!
Better looking presentation than W25 (you might not want to
hide this one in the Doghouse!) + High Speed Upload which
the W25 did not have.
http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W35/

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14. February 2010 by admin.

The show continues after this commercial interruption…

Show SMPTE color bars, Fade to Black …

“In 5, …, 4, …, 3, …, 2, … 1″

Back on 30 July 2009 I showed you pictures I had take of the Ericsson W35 on here:

http://blog.marinetelecom.net/2009/07/30/ericsson-w35-unit-pictures-with-a-cheap-web-cam-but-a-real-e-w35/

My web page for information and ordering of the Ericsson W35 is here:

http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W35/

The Ericsson W35 is a Mobile Broadband Router (Also Known As: Fixed Wireless Terminal or a Fixed Cellular Terminal.) The Ericsson W25 has been replaced by the Ericsson W35 adding HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) to the HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) which the W25 has. This basically moves into the 3G+ (3G Plus) realm since it has the full HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) Capability onboard. The Ericsson W25 is no longer available. The Ericsson W35 is the drop-in replacement for the W25. Some users (e.g. Marine, or Mobile, or unique fixed locations) will need external antenna adaptor (Radio Pigtail), Coax Cable (LMR-400 for > 25 Feet), and an External Antenna. Please ask for these things when you order. Ericsson W35 uses a different external antenna connector - make sure that you ask for and get the correct Radio Pigtail Coax Cable Adaptor if you need it. The W25 could receive Faster. The W35 can also send Faster. W35 is the one you want.

The Ericsson W35 - 3G Internet and Cellular Voice Router Now

with High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) all part of the

High Speed Packet Access Technologies (HSPA). Unlocked -

International Travel Capable - Multi-Cellular Carrier Capable -

Analog Telephone Attachment (ATA) Included. Wireless Access

Point (Sharing 3G Internet via WiFi) Included - 4 Port Fast

Ethernet (Sharing via Wired Networking) Included. I think if

they could have fit the Kitchen Sink in there - it would have been

“included”. This Mobile Broadband Router can go Anywhere.

12vDC. 24vDC. 110vAC. You think of the possibilities! Very

Popular for Marine 3G+ Internet on Sailing and Motor Yachts

(and does voice for the PBX too! [Cell #1 = Ericsson W35].)

Following on the lead of the Ericsson W25.
 

—
Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
http://www.marinetelecom.net - http://www.wifiyacht.net
communications (at) marinetelecom.net
+1 954-683-3426

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10. December 2009 by admin.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Regarding Ericsson Cellular 3G Mobile Broadband Routers (e.g. Marine Cellular Internet):

Orders will officially be closed from  the 23th of December to the 1st of January.

* So really if anyone wants to get an Ericsson W35 this year … you need to have your order in by Tuesday the 15th (next Tuesday) any much past that and you might not get it until after the 1st of January 2010. Next Friday would definately be your drop dead date. No order by then and it will be over a week to get one.

—

Alan Spicer

http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W35/

+1 954 683 3426

communications (at) marinetelecom.net

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2. December 2009 by admin.

The following article I originally published to my mailing list and blog in 2008. I’ve heard several more stories of Cellular Carrier enforcement (usually very friendly but firm) against interference caused by Cellular Repeater devices on Yachts. Today I got another call from one of my customers in Miami, Florida. This time AT&T visited them - and asked them to shut off a Digital Antenna DA4KSBR (DA4000 SBR) Cellular Repeater device. It was causing interference to the cellular network/tower in the area. So in the interest of informing the public and my customers I am again publishing (re-publishing) this article here on my blog. What seems to happen is that the Cellular Repeaters inside antenna “receives” the outside antenna causing the system to go into a “Feedback” loop - which causes spurious radio frequency transmissions (”interference”) causing big problems for the same cellular carrier or different cellular carriers in the area. Here’s the article:

ASMT Bulletin: Big Trouble in “Little Amplifiers” - Cellular Amplifiers/Repeaters

11:05:40, Categories: AST Happenings, 587 words   

Digital Antenna Cellular Repeater causes interference to Alltel Cellular Network

ASMT Bulletin… I received the following information from Captain John on Trinity Motor Yacht - Serendipity II. I’ve already heard reports (AT&T Wireless Engineer here locally) that Digital Antenna amplifiers, and particularly the DA4000SBR type of “repeaters” can cause problems to cellular providers towers. I had never received an actual report from a yacht customer of having any problems (other than non-working units that get replaced) with the gear. Well now I’m a believer. Now I have a real life report of a problem happening. And it was with a DA4000SBR that had been replaced already so it’s fairly new. For those of you running Digital Antenna DA4000SBR “repeaters” you might want to consider taking it out. If you cannot, then at least check it periodically. Maybe add it to your daily checks or “watchstander list of checks” to check and see if the unit has a green light. If it (”occassionally and briefly blinks “Red”".) Unplug it right away. When you plug it back in watch it even more closely after that. If it continues to be found to occassionally and briefly blink “Red”… you’ve got a problem!!!!

We are all responsible for radio signals that we emit from our equipment. We need to be good R.F. (Radio Frequency) neighbors to others on the airwaves and especially to radio carriers such as cellular service providers. We should do whatever we can to make sure that our gear is not causing harmful interference. I am going to stop recommending Digital Antenna DA4000SBR for this purpose. If I get reports on any other Digital Antenna gear I may stop recommending their amplifiers altogether. I’ve been told that it is already a very grey area to even be authorized to run such amplifiers and that such use may go away any day now. I’ve been told that newer cellular tower systems already employ power control capabilities that monitor and adjust automatically the cellular tower power, and the power from customer cellular equipment. Amplifiers, going forward, may not even be as necessary as *some people* think they are. A good antenna and cable system may be all that’s needed to have a good Cellular Internet and Telephone System.

[Begin Quote]

I wanted to touch base with you to let you know about the Digital Antenna PowerMax I “was” using with the Ericsson Cell Phone/Data Alltel Network came knocking on my hull yesterday saying an interferance was coming from our boat to their Channel 294 A-Band and blocking cell phone calls. She showed me on this really cool frequency tracking device and the spike in the frequency. As soon as I shut the power off to the PowerMax the problem disappeared. She told me these particular units made by Digital Antenna have caused problems in the past.
Before unplugging the unit we both noticed the usually green power light would occassionally and briefly blink “Red”. So the unit must have been on the blink again. Remember in November [2007] you found the unit not working at all and I had it repair.
I am removing it from the boat for good and attaching the antenna directly to the Ericsson. So there will be no worries about this in the future. But I thought you might want to know about this product and that I am not an isolated incident.
Regards,

–
John & Crew
M/Y SERENDIPITY II

[End Quote]

—

Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

http://www.marinetelecom.net and http://www.wifiyacht.net

communications (at) marinetelecom.net

+1 954 683 3426

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2. September 2009 by admin.

You couldn’t script this stuff. But when it comes right out of the horses mouth, errr… I mean the captains mouth?

“In these economic times, you’re looking for any cost savings you can. Instead of paying $10,000 a year, I’m using the $59.95-a-month AT&T 3G plan that we already have. My owner is happy that I’m saving him thousands of dollars a year.”

The full PDF of this article (courtesy of Cradlepoint.com) I have available at:

http://www.marinetelecom.net/Cradlepoint-MBR1000_files/Yacht_Captain_Shows_How_to_Save_Money_.pdf

Yacht Captain Uses CradlePoint CTR500 to Share 3G Broadband Connection

Reducing Cost and Increasing Internet Access

SITUATION

Don King is the captain of a privately-owned, 103-foot yacht that is manned by a crew of two and accommodates up to 9 guests. During the winter months, the boat operates out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and in the summer, it travels up to New England. “People think being a captain of a boat is all fun and games,” says Don. “But in reality, I’m in charge of a multi-million dollar corporation. I have to budget for fuel, provisions, maintenance, repairs, and any other situations that arise. I keep an eye on costs, just like any manager would.”
CHALLENGE

On other vessels, Don was seeing well over $1,000 a month for Internet service from a satellite provider. “Satellite can be really expensive. For example, I was reading about one boat owner who was a high-tech company founder. He had 4 ISDN [satellite] lines serving his ship. To keep those running 24/7 adds up to something $250,000 to 300,000 a month!”

Besides satellite, other options for Internet access include subscribing to dockside Wi-Fi offered by harbor service providers. “However, once you leave the harbor,” Don explains, “you don’t have service. If you travel to another city, you’re stuck paying upwards of 49-a-night fee to use their service.”
SOLUTION

Recently, Don got together at a Florida Panthers hockey game with a college friend who was visiting the area. His friend happens to work for CradlePoint. “He told me how I could use a CradlePoint router to create a Wi-Fi hot spot on the boat that would connect to the Internet using my AT&T 3G broadband service,” Don explains. “So I went to Best Buy and the rep there knew exactly what I wanted. He walked me right over to the CradlePoint display. There were a number of options and he helped me choose one that
was best for my situation: the [CradlePoint] CTR500 [Mobile Broadband Travel Router].
Installation was quick and easy. “It took all of about 5 minutes,” Don says. He placed the CTR500 at the highest point on the boat then took his laptop to all the nooks and crannies on board. “The signal was good and strong every where I went on the ship,” he says.
Now, guests and crew members use the CTR500’s hot spot to connect to the Internet at broadband speeds, even when offshore. “For day excursions, we rarely go more than 3 miles from shore and AT&T’s 3G service is still available that far out. And if we go to another city or harbor along the Florida coast or even in the US Virgin Islands, we can connect using the AT&T 3G service there. Even when we travel up the coast to New York—a four day trip—we rarely lose sight of shore, so we almost always have web access.” 

The CTR500 provides fast connections for up to 16 simultaneous users. That’s perfect for the ship, which accommodates a maximum of 12 crew and passengers.  The crew uses the web for email communications, checking weather websites and getting schematics of wiring or generators from websites if we’re making repairs or doing maintenance. I also do the ship’s accounting online.”
Don continues: “The other day, the grandkids were on board, downloading music while the owner was using the web for his work and I was checking email. That’s a lot of load—music files are especially big—but the CradlePoint worked great.”

BENEFITS
“The CradlePoint delivers virtually the same level of Internet service for pennies on the dollar,” boasts Don. “I’ve been telling all the other captains along the dock and they’re
looking into it.”

Simple. “I plugged in my AT&T 3G Broadband USB card into the CTR 500, turned [the CTR500] on, then followed the instructions on the Quick Start Guide. It was very
easy,” Don says.
Affordable. “Marine electronics are notorious for being expensive,” Don explains. “For example, Direct TV/Internet radomes cost $20-30K each for a ship like ours. So to get the CradlePoint for around $200 is amazing.”
Reliable. “The signal is excellent throughout the ship and we’ve had no hiccups. [The CT500] has worked fawlessly since we got it,” Don says.  Fast. “[The CTR500] is fast,” Don declares.” It handles the big fles my boss needs to access with no delays.”
Any last words? “In these economic times, you’re looking for any cost savings you can. Instead of paying $10,000 a year, ’m using the $59.95-a-month AT&T 3G plan that we already have. My owner is happy that I’m saving him thousands of dollars a year.”
•

The CradlePoint CTR500 Mobile Broadband Travel Router instantly creates a Wi-Fi hotspot that any Wi-Fi enabled device can connect to—laptop, camera, PDA, etc. The CTR500 then connects those devices to the Internet via 3G mobile broadband, providing high-speed web access virtually anywhere. In addition, it can also connect to the internet via a DSL or Cable broadband modem.

* Alan Spicer Telecom, a.k.a. Alan Spicer Marine Telecom has just become an Authorized Cradlepoint Partner and now sells the Cradlepoint Products. So if you just want to get a CTR500 and throw it on the wheelhouse dash and share it out-of-the-box like this captain describes, we’d be glad to help you out. If you’d like the more powerful MBR1000 series instead - we can help you as well. We also do installations onboard yachts including installing outside Marine Fiberglas Cellular Omni “Gain” antennas to extend your cellular range. We can figure out the plumbing from the Cellular Card (shared by a Cradlepoint Router) to the “hard line” low-loss coax cable - and on to the outside antenna. Not only that but integration onboard (coordination with existing Internet Systems) for wired and wireless laptop and desktop (PDA, Smart Phone, iPhone, iPod Touch) use by all onboard.

Just give a call … and a quote can be made. For lower cost than anyone else. And the savings will be recouped in a very short time (Return on Investment.)

—

Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

http://www.marinetelecom.net

+1 954 683 3426

communications (at) marinetelecom.net

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1. September 2009 by admin.

Mobile Broadband Router (Cradlepoint MBR1000) Never Worry About DSL, Cable, or T1 Outages Again. $249.95 from Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom.

Always Connected

The CradlePoint MBR1000 is a robust 802.11N router with 3G, 4G or WiMax failover capability for small office/home office, temporary and remote enterprise environments for continuous, always-available connectivity.

Never Worry About DSL, Cable, or T1 Outages Again

With its’ built-in failover capability, the MBR1000 automatically switches from a primary wired (DSL cable, T1, etc.) connection to wireless mobile broadband network when primary service is disrupted. Once service is restored, the MBR1000 will automatically failback from wireless mobile broadband to the primary wired ISP without interruption to users. Perfect for applications such as POS that can’t afford to be offline. Your business is always connected.

Applications

Small Office / Remote Office

If your connection goes down, business stops. CradlePoint’s MBR1000 provides the small office, temporary office or remote office the ultimate insurance against network outages due to planned and unplanned downtime. Using 3G (cellular) networks as a backup with a cellular carriers’ ‘Router Data Plans’, the MBR1000 delivers ultimate flexibility and assurance that mission critical business continues.

Emergency Response

Time, even minutes, during a disaster situation are crucial. With the CradlePoint MBR1000, responders will be able to share vital documents, emails, and mission critical information without waiting for data line drops. The CradlePoint MBR1000 provides instant 802.11 b/g/n WiFi which is perfect for setting up quick response capability in shelters, control centers or wherever you set up operations. Instant access to EVDO and HSPA (3G) networks is available via USB and ExpressCard modems attached to the MBR1000.

Remote / Instant Workgroups

Internet access for businesses that set-up on the road or away from the office is now possible with the MBR1000. Full Ethernet LAN connectivity with 4 LAN ports allows you to set up desktop machines, network drives, and even networked printers for ultimate flexibility. Add to this 802.11 ‘N’ networking and now you can access your network storage in the Construction Trailer or Broadcast Van while at the jobsite or in the press booth. The MBR1000 gives you a great way to take wireless Internet connectivity to new heights. The added security that comes with WiPipe technology means that you can get access more easily and control your network better than ever before possible.

Traveling Office

Setting up an MBR1000 on a bus, car, train or boat lets you share your Internet connection with colleagues and customers. Whether it’s a long-haul tour or just commuting, the MBR1000 provides access to all your Internet needs for business or fun. Your secure WiFi network makes it easy to work or play making traveling almost fun.

Marine Environments (Sail and Motor Yacht) - Use multiple cellular carriers (assumes you have the data cards and accounts set up) or change carriers whenever you want. Sometimes yachts change cellular providers … (and sometimes later change back or change again) - Support all the major cellular carriers on one Router Box - and Share that Internet Connection onboard with the built-in 802.11b/g/ and n, or expand it into (or use an existing) onboard wired and wireless network with the Cradlepoint MBR1000.

$249.99 - 30 days (basic) installation support included from Alan Spicer…

This product requires a 3rd party data modem and active data plan for full funtionality. 

 External antenna applications require data cards with an appropriate external antenna jack - and the appropriate coax cable, coax adaptor (radio pigtail), and of course the external antenna. Alan Spicer can help you set up such an application as a complete solution. Call for a quote.

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Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

http://www.marinetelecom.net

+1 954 683 3426

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30. July 2009 by admin.

Here are some new Screen Shots of the Web Pages management of an Ericsson W35. Click on the thumbnail images here to get the full sized images. Thanks for looking!

Erricson W35 - login page - 192.168.1.1

Ericsson W35 - Overview Page

Ericsson W35 - Internet page 1s half

Ericsson W35 - Internet page 2nd half

Ericsson W35 - LAN Page 1st half

Ericsson W35 - LAN Page 2nd half

Ericsson W35 - Wireless LAN Page

Ericsson 35 - NAT Page

Ericsson 35 - SHARING Page

Yes it does sharing of Printers and USB Memory sticks and USB Hard Disk Drives (in effect a Network Hard Drive.)

Ericsson W35 - SYSTEM Page - software update information and such… (back up and restore configuration.)

Ericsson W35 on Speedtest.net clocking in at 2.73 Megabits Per Second download and 0.45 Megabits Per Second (450 Kilobits Per Second) on upload. Note this is on on “3G +” - 3G Plus — on AT&T UMTS / HSPA - with both High Speed Uplink Packet Access and High Speed Downlink Packet Access. A lot of tests I ran averaged over 2 Megabits per second. Even the worst ones ran around 1.4 Megabits per second … and that is usually the fault of the Internet and the Testing Server and not AT&T or the Ericsson W35 unit.

So yes, this can be your DSL … on your boat, in your home or office, or in your automobile.

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Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

http://www.marinetelecom.net

communications @ marinetelecom.net

+1 954 683 3426

* Call now and have one in 3 days!

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19. July 2009 by admin.

64 QAM Constellation View

A constellation diagram for rectangular 16-QAM

A constellation diagram is a representation of a signal modulated by a digital modulation scheme such as quadrature amplitude modulation or phase-shift keying. It displays the signal as a two-dimensional scatter diagram in the complex plane at symbol sampling instants. In a more abstract sense, it represents the possible symbols that may be selected by a given modulation scheme as points in the complex plane. Measured constellation diagrams can be used to recognize the type of interference and distortion in a signal. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constellation_diagram.)

Quadrature amplitude modulation:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrature_amplitude_modulation

UMTS Long Term Evolution (LTE) Technology Introduction

Even with the introduction of HSPA, evolution of UMTS has not reached its end. To ensure the competitiveness of UMTS for the next 10 years and beyond, UMTS Long Term Evolution (LTE) has been introduced in 3GPP release 8. LTE, which is also known as Evolved UTRA and Evolved UTRAN, provides new physical layer concepts and protocol architecture for UMTS. This application note introduces LTE technology and testing aspects.

LTE/E-UTRA

Currently, UMTS networks worldwide are being upgraded to High Speed packet Access (HSPA) in order to increase data rate and capacity for packet data. HSPA refers to the combination of High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA).
While HSDPA was introduced as a 3GPP release 5 feature, HSUPA is an
important feature of 3GPP release 6. However, even with the introduction of HSPA, evolution of UMTS has not reached its end.  HSPA+ will bring significant enhancements in 3GPP release 7. Objective is to enhance performance of HSPA based radio networks in terms of spectrum efficiency, peak data rate and latency, and exploit the full potential of WCDMA based 5 MHz operation. Important features of HSPA+ are downlink MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), higher order modulation for uplink and downlink, improvements of layer 2 protocols, and continuous packet connectivity.

In order to ensure the competitiveness of UMTS for the next 10 years and beyond, concepts for  UMTS Long Term Evolution (LTE) have been introduced in 3GPP release 8. Objective is a high-data-rate, low-latency and packet-optimized radio access technology. LTE is also referred to as E-UTRA (Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access) or E-UTRAN (Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network). 

This application note focuses on LTE/E-UTRA technology. In the following,
the terms LTE or E-UTRA are used interchangeably. LTE has ambitious requirements for data rate, capacity, spectrum efficiency, and latency. In order to fulfill these equirements, LTE is based on new technical principles. LTE uses new multiple access schemes on the air interface: OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) in
downlink and SC-FDMA (Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access) in uplink.

Furthermore, MIMO antenna schemes form an essential part of LTE. In order to simplify protocol architecture, LTE brings some major changes to the existing UMTS protocol concepts. Impact on the overall network architecture including the core network is referred to as 3GPP System Architecture Evolution (SAE).

Requirements for UMTS Long Term Evolution

LTE is focusing on optimum support of Packet Switched (PS) Services. Main requirements for the design of an LTE system have been captured in 3GPP TR 25.913 [1] and can be summarized as follows:
- Data Rate: Peak data rates target 100 Mbps (downlink) and 50 Mbps (uplink) for 20 MHz spectrum allocation, assuming 2 receive antennas and 1 transmit antenna at the terminal. 
- Throughput: Target for downlink average user throughput per MHz is 3-4 times better than release 6. Target for uplink average user throughput per MHz is 2-3 times better than release 6.
- Spectrum Efficiency: Downlink target is 3-4 times better than release 6. Uplink target is 2-3 times better than release 6.
- Latency: The one-way transit time between a packet being available at the IP layer in either the UE or radio access network and the availability of this packet at IP layer in the radio access network/UE shall be less than 5 ms. Also C-plane latency shall be reduced, e.g. to allow fast transition times of less than 100 ms from camped state to active state.

- Bandwidth: Scaleable bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, 20 MHz shall be supported. Also bandwidths smaller than 5 MHz shall be supported for more flexibility, i.e. 1.4 MHz and 3 MHz for FDD mode. 
- Interworking: Interworking with existing UTRAN/GERAN systems and non-3GPP systems shall be ensured. Multimode terminals shall support handover to and from UTRAN and GERAN as well as inter-RAT measurements. Interruption time for handover between E-UTRAN and UTRAN/GERAN shall be less than 300 ms for real time services and less than 500 ms for non real time services. 

- Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (MBMS): MBMS shall be further enhanced and is then referred to as E-MBMS.
- Costs: Reduced CAPEX and OPEX including backhaul shall be achieved. Cost effective migration from release 6 UTRA radio interface and architecture shall be possible. Reasonable system and terminal complexity, cost and power consumption shall be ensured. All the interfaces specified shall be open for multi-vendor equipment
interoperability.
- Mobility: The system should be optimized for low mobile speed (0-15 km/h), but higher mobile speeds shall be supported as well including high speed train environment as special case.
- Spectrum allocation: Operation in paired (Frequency Division Duplex / FDD mode) and unpaired spectrum (Time Division Duplex / TDD mode) is possible.
- Co-existence: Co-existence in the same geographical area and co-location with GERAN/UTRAN shall be ensured. Also, co-existence between operators in adjacent bands as well as cross-border co-existence is a requirement.
- Quality of Service: End-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) shall be supported. VoIP should be supported with at least as good radio andbackhaul efficiency and latency as voice traffic over the UMTS circuit switched networks.
- Network synchronization: Time synchronization of different network sites shall not be mandated.

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Alan Spicer

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Cell/Sat/Landline Communications, General Consulting…
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Ericsson W35 released in the USA. This you’ve gotta SEE!!
Better looking presentation than W25 (you might not want to
hide this one in the Doghouse!) + High Speed Upload which
the W25 did not have.
http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W35/

Ericsson W25 released in the USA.Voice / Fax / High Speed Internet
Voice for your analog jacks or PBX Cell Line + 4 port
CAT5 Ethernet Router and Built-in WiFi Wireless
Replace older Ericsson F series or Telular Boxes
Go To:
http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W25/

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