(PRINTWORDS NEWS)- As the mobile network providers in the USA are rolling out their faster and next generation technologies for their users, the devices supporting the newer networks are also getting released. The Sprint MiFi 4082 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot is one such device.
It is a solid device but its 4G speeds are not exactly stellar. The MiFi 4082 is available for $80 and Sprint offers a two-year contract as well. The router has useful features for the users. It has GPS and ahs wireless N standard as well. It also functions well as a network storage device.
The device is among the smallest mobile routers in the segment. The device has a LCD that indicates network status and battery condition. For 3G and 4G it shows signals in different colors and red light glows when there is any problem in the network.
It can be charged using a computer thanks to its microUSB port. The microSD slot accommodates external memory cards. It supports up to 5 devices at once.
It starts up within 20 seconds and connects to the internet as well. There is a web interface for enabling the network access feature and changing the settings of the device. The inclusion of GPS is a nifty feature more so for the frequent travellers.
As for the users who are paranoid about security features, the MiFi 4082 offers both WPA and WEP encryption. When the device is connected to a PC, it supports tethering.
The users can relax as the device is very user friendly. The first time you connect it to a PC the setup runs automatically. From next time the computer gets connected to cellular internet network. The MiFi 4082 can perform as both a wireless router and a modem at the same time, which is handy. It is speedy but cannot beat the 4G routers of Verizon.
