MOBILE WIRELESS

How do you get MobileWireless Internet in your RV?

“Get an EVDO card”

You can have wireless broadband internet access to your Windows,Mac OS X, or Linux laptop or desktop computer.

Insert an EVDO Card into your laptop and, seconds later, you areconnected to the internet at DSL-like speed.

EVDO or Evolution Data Only/Evolution Data Optimized providesfast wireless broadband (3G) internet service directly to your laptop. Youtake the internet with you and surf the web in your car, on the train, in theairport, at a convention, on the road in your RV..

You need a contract with Verizon or Sprint.

The cost is $60/month

VERIZON EVDO Cards

SPRINT EVDO Cards

Which Provider should I use:

Verizon or Sprint?

That is like asking what bottled water should I drink.They are all similar and provide relatively equal service.Everyone has his or her own preference.

One consideration might be LOCATION. In somecase, Verizon is stronger in certain areas and Sprint inothers.

The bottom line is they are both good and competitive.

Which EVDO card should I use:

Tough Question!

New EVDO cards are introduced as often as PC’s. Are thenewest one’s better? Some say yes, others say no.

A bigger question might be should I get a:

•USB card

•PC Card (PCMCIA)

•Express Card

USB: Latest innovation. Plug into a USB port. Can be easily switchedbetween desktop computers and laptops. The downside is they tie upa USB port. They also stick out and are somewhat fragile, so are moresubject to damage than PC Cards.

PC Card: Laptops have PCMCIA slots, but desktops do not. Theadvantage is they do not tie up a USB port and they are inside a slotso they do not stick out much. Downside is they cannot be used in adesktop PC.

Express Card: New Laptops do NOT have PC Card slots, onlyExpress Card slots (smaller than PC Card slots). All the same Pros /Cons apply as PC Cards.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27 -- Verizon Wireless, the leadingwireless company with the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network,today announced the availability of the USB727 Modem. Developed by NovatelWireless, a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, and carrying thedistinction of being the world's smallest Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) RevolutionA (Rev. A) modem stick, the USB727 features an integrated microSD(TM) slot,allowing for the seamless storage and transport of up to 4 GB of files, photos or videos.USB727 Modem will be available on October 5.The USB727 is designed to work withany computing device equipped with a Type A USB port -- including most desktops,notebooks, and tablet PCs -- and provides on-the-go access to Verizon Wireless'national high-speed wireless broadband network. With out-of-box support for mostoperating systems, including Windows® (Vista, XP, 2000), Mac® and Linux, theUSB727 enables Verizon Wireless customers to stay connected to online resources withspeeds and performance similar to those of traditional cable or DSL connections.TheUSB727 is optimized for Verizon Wireless' EV-DO Rev. A network and the company'sBroadbandAccess service which provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits persecond (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. VerizonWireless customers with the USB727 can download a 1 Megabyte e-mail attachment --the equivalent of a small PowerPoint® presentation or a large PDF file -- in about eightseconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.Designed to beextremely durable and fit comfortably in any pocket, the USB727 combines a variety ofinnovative features into its tiny form factor, including an integrated dual-band diversityantennae system with flip-up antennae to maximize data speed performance andprovide a strong network signal reception. VZAccess Manager Software is included tosimplify set-up and navigation through the USB727's features.

LATEST USB INNOVATIONS from

VERIZONNovatel USB727

The new Sprint U727 made by Novatel is quite impressive... Its tiny and shiny!

Sprint's U727 comes with a first-of-its-kind "diversity loop antenna" designed to improve upon signal capturecompared to flag-style flip-up antennas of other devices.

Aside from its size, for Windows users there is not much else to offer compared to the CDU680 or even theolder U720. Like the other devices, the U727 comes with Sprint's connection manager and offers Location-based GPS services.For Linux users, the U727 is the first device to ship from Sprint with support for Linux(however, the Franklin CDU-680 does offer Linux Support too). Its not a GUI connection manager, and thereare no GPS functions, but at least Linux users don't have to get creative to connect with the U727, as with pastdevices.The MicroSD memory slot is impressive. This is the first "2 in 1" device, that allows you to have apowerful EVDO modem and a thumbdrive in one device. Sprint ships it with NO memory, you have topurchase your own MicroSD memory to use this impressive feature. For a limited time, purchase the U727from 3Gstore.com and we will include a 1GB MicroSD for no extra charge!

LATEST USB INNOVATIONS from

SPRINTNovatel U727

The Franklin CDU-680 was released September 2007 and it has been the EVDO Modem that many people havebeen waiting for. The CDU-680 is around 1/3 the size of previous USB Modems (like the Novatel U720 or theSierra AirCard 595U). In addition to its much smaller size, Franklin has added many new features not previouslyfound on an EVDO USB modem.Features Include:

:•EVDO Rev-A Device•Approximately 1/3 of the size of previous USB Modems•Built-in 64mb flash drive•Built-in GPS•Antenna Port for external antennas and amplifiers•Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X, Linux Connection Managers already loaded on installed flash drive (noneed to carry a CD with you). Also Getting Started PDF Pre-Loaded on flash drive.•Full Mac OS X Connection Manager including GPS Support•Swivel USB Connector•USB only Requires a Max of 500ma - Y Adapter Cable is not typically needed, however one is includedfor additional power and better positioning of CDU-680

The built-in 64mb flash drive isn't a lot of storage, but does include the connection manager installers forWindows XP, Vista (32 bit or 64 bit), Mac OS X and Linux. This is a pretty impressive use for the flash drive.You can walk up to almost any Windows, Mac or Linux computer with a USB port (any laptop or desktop) andhave everything that you need to connect to Sprint's mobile broadband network. No need to carry a CD - in fact aCD is not even included in the package.

LATEST USB INNOVATIONS from

SPRINTFranklin CDU680

USB Size Comparizons

FranklinCDU680 and Sierra595U Swivel. This abilityto rotate vertically allowsthem to get out of the wayso they are not damagedas easily.

EVDO Routers allow multiple PC’s to getwireless internet from 1 EVDO card.

OPTIONS

EVDO Antennas and Amplifiers provide greatersignal strength when signals are weak.

Where should you get information andpurchase EVDO Cards?

INFORMATIONYou can set limited and biased information from Sprint or Verizon.Unfortunately Sprint and Verizon staff are sales folks ,not technicalexperts. It is better to go to a great website called:

http://www.evdoinfo.com/

This is the “mother ship” of EVDO information. It contains EVDOForums, EVDO Maps, EVDO Blogs, and The 3G Store. Use this asyour information source.

PURCHASEMany people go to their carrier:

•Verison

•Sprint

While there is nothing wrong with this, I have purchased my EVDOcards from “The 3G Store” which is part of the info websitedescribed above. A shortcut to the store is:

http://3gstore.com/

Cardes purchased from the 3G Store are cheaper than from thecarriers, and they handle the paperwork. They are fully authorizedto do this for Sprint and Verizon. ALSO, they support and continueto support you when you cannot figure things out and when thingsgo wrong.

A Word about Networks

Evolution-Data Optimized or Evolution-Data only,abbreviated as EV-DO or EVDO and often EV, is atelecommunications standard for the wireless transmission ofdata through radio signals, typically for broadband Internetaccess.

Wireless Internet download speeds have evolved over the pastfew years:

•1xRTT: 50Kbps - 100Kbps Download (Orig cell standard)

•EVDO Rev 0: 400kbps - 700kbps Download (Also called G2.5)

•EVDO Rev A: 500Kbps - 1,000Kbps Download (Also called G3)

•EVDO Rev B: a future very high speed network for video.

Prior to 2004, folks used their cell phone as a modem to get on the internetwhen on the road. They were using 1xRTT technology. It was painfullyslow and few folks used it.

Starting in 2005, Verison and Sprint began selling EVDO cards deployingEVDO Rev 0 technology. This was called “G 2 1/2” because it was slowerthan the promised “G-3 broadband speed” which was in common use inJapan.

Starting in 2007, Verison and Sprint began selling (and upgrading existingEVDO cards) EVDO Rev A technology, which promised true “broadband”speeds. That rollout is still taking place, and will not likely be complete foranother 2 years.

Most of the EVDO cards sold today are EVDO Rev A capable. Make sureany new card you purchase is Rev A capable.

When you purchase a EVSO card, it will connect to the fastest network itcan find. First: EVDO Rev A Next: EVDO Rev 0 Finally: 1xRTT

What you will usually find, is when you are in big cities, you will be onEVDO Rev A. When you are near freeways, you will be connected to EVDORev 0. Finally when you are in the boonies, you will be connected to1XRTT. That’s life.

A Word about NetworksEVDO Info website which displays Verizon and Sprint EVDO Rev A and Rev0 locations. The quality is marginal.

http://evdomaps.com/

Also the vendors have coverage maps for what they are worth.

SPRINT: http://www.sprint.com/index.html

VERIZON: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/index.html

AT&T: http://www.wireless.att.com/home/

HOW ABOUT USING YOUR CELL PHONE AS A MODEM FOR YOURLAPTOP

Yes, this works and is used by many folks, but it is not a serious contender.There are two problems:

•When you are on the internet, your phone is unavailable for calls

•You cannot get the fastest EVDO Rev A speeds (uses EVDO Rev 0)

IS THERE ANYTHING BESIDES VERIZON AND SPRINT

NO Serious contenders

AT&T has the “edge” network. Used little because it is so slow (basically1xRTT) They do very limited broadband at the moment, but they areimproving service. There broadband network is called “3G BroadbandConnect”. It is NOT EVDO Rev A. The IPhone uses AT&T. The biggestproblem with the IPhone is wireless speed issues.

A new service called HELIO is available, but it is NOT a EVDO card for alaptop, but high speed wireless for mobile devices, such as cell phones andcommunication devices.

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