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We now have the pricing in for …

4 New Products Added. Please see links under “Important Pages” on the right side. AER2200-1200M, IBR900-1200M, IBR1700-1200M, and MC-400-1200M Add-On Modem card for routers that take a 2nd modem, including those that can do so with add-on Extensibility Dock product.

Note: These products may only work on AT&T Network for now. An update is supposed to come later (March 2019?) to allow them to work on all supported networks by the hardware.

Alan Spicer Telecom / Marine Telecom

+1 954 354 2748

communications @ marinetelecom.net

Now available … The Cradlepoint COR IBR1700-1200M. Gigabit LTE – LTE Advanced Pro. Currently only for AT&T Network but a firmware update will be available in a couple months for other carrier networks.

As indicated these are only available (known working) on AT&T 4G LTE Advanced Pro Network. A firmware update will come out in the coming months allowing other cellular carriers networks. AC Power Supply and Antennas are not included as this is a mobile router and it is expected you will install external antennas on any vehicle this is used in including marine vessels. DC power cable is supplied. AC Adapter can be ordered if needed.

Alan Spicer Telecom / Marine Telecom

+1 954 354 2748

communications @ marinetelecom.net

Quite awhile back I wrote a post on antennas db Myth/Marketing.

https://blog.marinetelecom.net/2009/09/02/db-myth-how-to-marine-wifi-and-cellular-antennas-have-gain/

Db Marketing … a pun on dBi, dBd, as gain factors in antennas.

Gb (Gb/s) Marketing … 600 Mb/s max on a tower vs maybe 60 Mb/s to a user on a busy tower. 1200 Mb/s maybe 120 Mb/s to a user? Still an improvement over 10 to 20 Mb/s. It may be marketing, when saying something is 5G Evolution, but the improvements are like Super LTE. You can compare LTE, LTE Advanced, 600M LTE-A, and 1200M LTE Advanced Pro. These are big upgrades / improvements. Enough that Qualcomm Chipsets are made, that LTE Modem Modules are made that support them.

Similarly, now, we have Gb Marketing and “G” (5G) Marketing as this article alludes to:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/21/18151764/att-5g-evolution-logo-rollout-fake-network

“FierceWireless guesses that “potentially millions” of people could see the new logo, with AT&T’s 5G Evolution network available in over 400 markets by the end of 2018. Given that real 5G will be rare and limited for the next year or more, this tiny little branding change could lead to a great deal of misunderstanding around the state of the next-generation wireless technology.”

See also:

https://www.lifewire.com/att-5g-4178303

Just look up “T-Mobile LTE Advanced Pro” …

https://www.google.com/search?ei=be0oXN6mOK3p_Qbyxp2QAg&q=t-mobile+lte+advanced+pro&oq=t-mobile+lte+advanced+pro&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i299l3j33i160.15787.23338..26355…6.0..0.182.1949.15j5……0….1..gws-wiz…….0j0i71j0i22i30j0i13j0i8i13i30.KncwuCId_kU

and you will see that T-Mobile has also deployed LTE Advanced Pro and License Assisted Access (LAA.) That’s the kettle calling the pot black. They may not be putting a “5G E” logo in phones … but they are doing transition upgrades to their network including LTE Advanced Pro.

They will have their marketing battles, and T-Mobile might just be a faster network than AT&T … but … but … but …

“But as counterintuitive as it may seem, the continued buildout of 5G networks over the next two years may mean that you’ll get the best overall experience from a new 4G phone that takes advantage of “4.9G” LTE Advanced and Pro technology. Carriers will light up 5G in cities only after receiving necessary local approvals and installing enough hardware to be “citywide” or close.

A 5G revolution is definitely coming, but until the 5G towers appear where you work and live, you won’t see the truly game-changing improvements in speed or latency for yourself. Until then, I’d suggest you make the most of 4G, which will surprise many people by actually getting better with age.”

If you don’t necessarily need ruggedized … see the AER-2200 (link next below.) More LAN ports for inside computers and devices, and 4 of them provide PoE (good for WiFi Access Points) power for devices over Ethernet cabling. Also this is $100 less than the ruggedized one. Cloud Management and Factory Tech Support is include with both models.

https://blog.marinetelecom.net/new-cradlepoint-aer-2200-series-more-lte-bands-dual-modem-capable-9-lan-port-4-poe-wave-2-wifi/

AER-2200 … Can also be FirstNet (First Responders) Band 14 configured

1 embedded 4G LTE-A 600M Modem

Takes 2nd FirstNet or 4G LTE-A Standard Modem

Some vehicles don’t need a rugged modem (Communications Command Truck?)

Some marine vessels don’t need a ruggged modem (large Motor Yachts.)

Command Site on Land (Police / Fire Station), Business Office, Branch Locations, Remote Site, Stores …

But you would like more LAN ports for inside computers and devices …

You would like PoE for Power over Ethernet devices like WiFi Access Points …

Switchable LAN <-> WAN ports in case you have more Internet sources …

Alan Spicer Telecom

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

communications @ marinetelecom.net

+1 954 354 2748

Same rugged router, dual modem (dual 4G LTE-A provider) capable, good for FirstNet – First Responders (in road – motor vehicles), also good for All Kinds of Marine Vessels / Yachts and Boats. Four LAN Ethernet jacks for all your onboard connections. 1 WAN / Internet jack (can have more as ports are switchable LAN / WAN) for other Internet source like Sat, WiFi, Shore DSL-Cable. WiFi built-in. Smaller boats WiFi for the whole boat. Larger boats maybe WiFi for the bridge – wheelhouse deck … and add your own WiFi ap’s for other decks / areas. (See page for further WiFi specs.)

More info. here -> https://blog.marinetelecom.net/new-cradlepoint-cor-ibr-1700-series-more-lte-band-wave-2-wifi-more-lan-ports/

Takes FirstNet Band 14 Special Modem in Right Front slot

Takes 2nd 4G LTE-A Modem as well in Right Front slot (only 1 of these.)

1 integrated 600M 4G LTE Modem.

Ruggedized for rough rides!!!!

Alan Spicer Telecom

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

communications @ marinetelecom.net

+1 954 354 2748

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom has Firstnet capable routers for First Responders (Police, Fire, Communications Command Center Trucks / Trailers) – FirstNet features are fully supported, including priorty and pre-emption as well as the Band 14 spectrum.

Alan Spicer Telecom

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

communications @ marinetelecom.net

+1 954 354 2748

New permanent page … Please click on the link below.

https://blog.marinetelecom.net/marine-wifi-systems-single-dual-band-marine-access-points-compact-computers/

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

+1-954-354-2748

communications@marinetelecom.net

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom – provides sales and consulting / support for Internet Systems for Yachts and other Marine Vessels. Marine Client Hotspot Connection Systems with 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz WiFi.

Marine 4G LTE Advanced Systems with Master Router (takes additional Internet Connections) capability for Internet connection switching, and Load Balancing.

Consulting to connect multiple systems to existing, or create, onboard wired and WiFi wireless networks.

General computer and network consulting. Solve existing problems, recommend upgrades, survey and document your Internet network systems.

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

+1 954 354 2748

Cell +1 954 260 9645

Marine WiFi Systems are available in 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz, and Dual Band (both bands)

Both in the small (router/radio unit at antenna) remote power over Ethernet (run 1 cable for both Power and Network.), and Premium (MIMO dual antenna) Router – Radio Unit sits inside and Antennas are remote by Coax Cable. You can use 1 antenna topside and 1 smaller antenna inside. Or two topside antennas (2 coax cable runs.) Premium systems have more powerful router CPU systems…

Recently there has become available combined WiFi Dual Band + 4G LTE Cellular systems. I am just becoming aware of this so haven’t deployed one yet, but this comes from a 15 year long time WiFi Marine company.

With our sales comes pre-sales consulting, determine what you need and how it will be installed. Support with the installation as needed.

Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

+1 954 354 2748. Cell +1 954 260 9645.

communications @ marinetelecom.net

I have always primarily marketed Marine Vessels … but these 4G LTE products are designed for Business – Branches and Sites, and Mobile (land mobile) vehicles and Fleets. So please contact me if you have a need or a project for these.

With the new included Netcloud Management and Support it’s easier to get your branches and mobile fleets online on 4G LTE Advanced as primary or backup Internet Access.

COR IBR 1700 is designed for vehicle use. with Netcloud you can Manage and Maintain a fleet of vehicles from 1 logon to Netcloud.One pane of glass they call it.

Here it is again … https://blog.marinetelecom.net/new-cradlepoint-cor-ibr-1700-series-more-lte-band-wave-2-wifi-more-lan-ports/

AER 2200 is designed for business branches and sites and the same applies to it as far as being able to Manage and Maintain multiple branches and sites from one pane of glass, as mentioned above. Some sites are temporary or what they call Pop-Up stores. Some sites are remote offices or locale (location-based) offices. Stores and Retailers of all sizes have multiple locations. Most can operate on 4G LTE-A as Internet source … or 4G LTE-A with terrestrial Internet as backup or primary. These routers are designed to do this.

Here this one is again … https://blog.marinetelecom.net/new-cradlepoint-aer-2200-series-more-lte-bands-dual-modem-capable-9-lan-port-4-poe-wave-2-wifi/

Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

+1 954 260 9645 / 954 354 2748

communications@marinetelecom.net