Portable 3G Wireless Router Provides Always-On Wireless Connectivity

A new router was just announced that allows you to connect to the Internet from anywhere, at any time, even when a wireless connection isn't available. The new LevelOne 3G MobileSpot Portable Wireless HotSpot by CP Technologies lets you connect and share an Internet connection or create a VPN from anywhere in the world (yes, in the WORLD!). Simply plug a compatible 3G notebook adapter into the device's CardBus slot, and you can share a UMTS, EV-DO, or HSDPA network with any Wi-Fi enabled device. And…if your Internet connection fails, the router automatically connects to the Internet via 3G connection.

The MobileSpot Portable Wireless Hotspot (model WBR-3800) is available now with an MSRP of $149.

Find out more information by visiting www.level1.com.

Press release:

CP Technologies Announces Always-On Wireless Connectivity With Its New Portable 3G Wireless Router

The LevelOne MobileSpotTM Portable Wireless Hotspot Offers True Mobility with 24/7 3G Wireless Access from Anywhere at Anytime

April 29, 2009 –CP Technologies, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking solutions today announced its portable 3G wireless router, the LevelOne MobileSpot Portable Wireless HotSpot (WBR-3800). The new router allows you to connect and share an Internet connection or create a virtual private network from anywhere in the world.

The new LevelOne 3G wireless router offers mobile broadband connections and Wi-Fi. Just plug a compatible 3G notebook adapter into the device's CardBus slot, and you can share a UMTS, EV-DO, or HSDPA network with any Wi-Fi enabled device. It provides redundant, 24/7 connectivity for users with 3G service or a traditional ADSL/cable connection. In the event your Internet connection fails, the MobileSpot Portable router will automatically connect to the Internet via the 3G connection for uninterrupted wireless service.

"Typical wireless networks are not as reliable or as accessible as they need to be. Consumers need a solution that gives them a consistent connection, especially when on-the-go," stated Rick Hsu, president of CP Technologies. "Our new LevelOne MobileSpot Portable Wireless Hotspot is great for frequent travelers, students, users at a temporary work sites such as utility or construction workers, or anywhere an Internet connection isn’t always available."

The Mac and PC compatible MobileSpot is 802.11b and 802.11g compliant and offers enhanced security features including WPA, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication with TKIP/AES encryption as well as advanced firewall protection when connected to the Internet. It also provides port-forwarding, SSID enable/disable functionality, MAC address filtering and VPN pass-through of PPTP, L2TP and IPSec secured data connections.

The router comes equipped with a 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch with auto-negotiation and MDI/MDI-X support as well as a 10/100Mbps WAN interface to for broadband Internet access with a DSL or cable modem. The MobileSpot Portable Wireless Hotspot is 5.1 x 4.8 x 1.3 inches and weighs 11.2 ounces.

Key Features:

• 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch with auto-negotiation and MDI/MDI-X support
• 10/100Mbps WAN interface offers auto-fallback for a redundant internet connection
• 802.11b/g compliant Wireless Access Point
• Robust double Firewall protection
• WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and TKIP/AES Wireless encryption support
• Supports VPN pass-through of PPTP, L2TP and IPSec secured data connections
• Supports USB and Card Bus Port for 3G modem

Backed by a limited one-year warranty and toll-free technical support, the MobileSpot Portable Wireless Hotspot (WBR-3800) is immediately available at an estimated street price of $149. For more information about LevelOne and its products, please visit the company's Web site at www.level1.com.

SOURCE CP Technologies