Pepwave/Peplink’s Balance and Max series of routers have become enormously popular with enterprise users and networking gurus thanks to their unrivaled feature set, but their price puts them out of reach for some users, and not everyone needs all of the advanced features these routers offer. Enter the Pepwave Surf SOHO, Pepwave’s new 3G/4G WiFi router aimed at the home and small office market. The Surf SOHO offers a number of the most-used features offered by Pepwave’s higher-end enterprise routers, including 3G/4G USB modem support, failover, WiFi as WAN, QoS optimization, bandwidth monitoring, and advanced VPN functionality (“PepVPN”), but its affordable price tag (MSRP $129.99) and easy-to-use interface make it perfect for home and office users looking for a quality networking solution without breaking the bank.

Pepwave Surf SOHO Review

Peplink introduces what they consider may possibly be ‘the World’s Easiest VPN.’ PepVPN is what builds the foundation to Peplink/Pepwave’s SpeedFusion services, which include SpeedFusion Hot Failover and SpeedFusion Bonding. Peplink’s three-tiered structure for PepVPN gives any customer, consumer or enterprise, the option to start simple and expand from there.

Starting with the first tier, PepVPN, you’ll notice it’s quite similar to IPsec VPN, but offers more benefits than your traditional IPsec VPN capable router. First and foremost, the tunnel can be set up over any IP connection. So, as long as you have a public or static IP address from your ISP on at least one end, you’ll still be able to establish a tunnel between 2 Peplink/Pepwave routers.

Continue Reading – More on Peplink/Pepwave PepVPN

Here are the features.

Features
WAN

• Support for PPPoE
• Static IP
• DHCP WAN Link Health Check
• Bandwidth Allowance Monitor
• USB 4G / 3G Modem
• Support IPv6 Support

LAN

• DHCP Server for LAN Clients
• Extended DHCP Options
• DHCP Reservation
• Support for Dynamic DNS services
• DNS Proxy for LAN Clients

WLAN Controller

• Support for Pepwave AP Series
• Customizable Captive Portal
• Auto AP Discovery
• Auto AP Firmware Management
• AP Profile Configuration

Complete VPN Solution

• SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding
• Site-to-Site VPN
• Bandwidth Aggregation Intelligent Failover
• LiveSession Technology
• 256-bit AES Encryption
• Pre-shared Key Authentication Dynamic Routing
• PPTP VPN Server
• RADIUS, LDAP Authentication
• IPsec VPN (Network-to-Network)

Load Balancing

• Intelligent Failover
• Session Persistence
• Per-Service Load Distribution
• Multiple Algorithms

Networking

• NAT and IP Forwarding
• Static Routes
• Port Forwarding
• Many to One, One to One NAT NAT Pool
• SIP ALG, H.323 ALG UPnP, NAT-PMP WINS Server

Advanced QoS

• User Groups
• Bandwidth Reservation Individual Bandwidth Limit
• Custom Application QoS Application Prioritization

Security

• DoS Prevention
• Stateful Firewall

Download Pepwave Max On-The-Go Brochure

This is going to be a very popular rugged 3G/4G Router with embedded 3G/4G.

The need for reliable cellular connectivity is growing everyday in M2M (Machine to Machine), Telemetry, POS and travel industries. Coming soon is the new Pepwave Max BR1 unit, which will feature embedded 4G LTE, or a 3G embedded modem that supports virtually all cellular types (see below for full support). For large deployments this means you’ll no longer need to worry about which provider has the best coverage in an area, if you find Verizon isn’t working well a quick phone call and your Max BR1 can be activated on AT&T!
Related Links:

• Purchase a Pepwave Max BR1
• Pepwave Max BR1  – EVDOinfo.com
• Pepwave Max BR1 – EVDOforums
• Pepwave Max BR1

The Wilson Sleek 4GV is now shipping!

The Wilson Sleek 4G-V has the following features:

Fast Facts About This Product:

• This repeater kit is best for: Verizon 3G or 4G users who need to boost signal to one phone or hotspot (like the MiFi/Jetpack) in a car, truck, or SUV. (can be used indoors with accessory kit – sold separately)
• All-in-One Kit? YES
• Range: N/A (device must stay in cradle)
• Compatibility: 700mhz/800mhz/1900mhz networks, which are used by most 2G/3G/4G networks in the USA (including Sprint 2G/3G, Verizon 2G/3G/4G, AT&T 2G/3G and HSPA+, Alltel 2G/3G, Datajack, Virgin Mobile, and more). If you are needing to boost signal for N-E-X-T-E-L/I-den, Cricket 3G, T-Mobile 3G, Sprint 4G WiMAX, or AT&T 4G LTE (AT&T’s LTE network uses a different portion of the 700mhz frequency than Verizon – see the Sleek 4G-A), this product WILL NOT work for you.

Features

• Boosts Verizon Wireless® 700 MHz LTE as well as 3G & 2G cellular signals on 800 MHz & 1900 MHz
• Boosts both voice and data communications
• Provides a strong, reliable signal in weak signal areas
• Faster, cleaner 3G & 4G data transfers
• More than 20 times the power of your cell phone alone
• Simple DIY installation
• Extends battery life – amplifier enables phone to work at reduced power
• Simplifies hands free operation
• Installs in minutes – no special tools required
• Package includes everything needed — plug-and-play
• Attractive, compact design
• Adjustable arms to fit most any phone

Purchase a Wilson Sleek 4GV – 815126

Read a Wilson Sleek 4GV Review

Verizon came out with the JetPack 4620L a few months ago and now there is an extended battery that will give you 3X the battery life then the standard 4620L battery.   This battery is three times bigger and comes with a new replacement door for your JetPack 4620L.  Although this battery is new, there are over 80 5 star reviews for similar batteries (4510L, 2200, etc) from the same company.

More info at:  Extended Battery for 4620L

The Wilson Sleek 4G-V for Verizon LTE is a new cradle amplifier that is designed for mobile use and with the optional home accessory can be used in a home/office as well.  The Sleek 4G comes in two different versions:

• Sleek 4G-V (for Verizon LTE)
• Sleek 4G-A (for AT&T LTE)

The existing Wilson Sleek is for 2G/3G only.  The new version also support 4G.  Just make sure you get the correct Sleek for your carrier.

Features of the Wilson Sleek 4G include:

• Boosts Verizon Wireless® 700 MHz (Band 13) LTE as well as 3G & 2G cellular signals on 800 MHz & 1900 MHz
• Boosts both voice and data communications
• Adjustable to fit most any size cell phone or MiFi® card
• Provides a strong, reliable signal in weak signal areas
• Faster, cleaner 2G, 3G & 4G data transfers
• More than 20 times the power of your cell phone alone
• Extends device battery life
• Simple DIY installation • FCC type accepted

Wilson Electronics has a very popular product, so get yours early!

Wilson Announced the AG Pro Quint (803570), which is a new cellular booster/amplifier from Wilson Electronics which covers 5 different signal bands.  It will bost signals on 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, AWS and both AT&T and Verizon 4G LTE (700 MHz Band A and 700 MHz Band B).  The only network that is not supported is Nextel, which is currently being phased out by Sprint.  The AG Pro Quint has a 75 dB gain and 630mw output power, allowing it to cover up to 80,000 square feet.  This powerful repeater is suited for Office, Warehouses, hospitals, fire stations, government buildings along with any small to medium sized business.

This amplifier is scheduled to ship QTR 3 2012.  For more info see:

Wilson 803570 AG Pro Quint

Wilson Electronics was displaying the Wilson Sleek 4G for Verizon LTE today (#815126) and the portable amplifier is designed for Verizon LTE phones and mobile Hotspots (MiFi 4510L, MiFI 4620L).  Basically, insert the 4G device into the cradle and the 4G signal is amplified (3G too) with the included antenna.

The Wilson Sleek (3G only) is a very popular item and the updated version to support Verizon LTE will be very popular as well.

An AT&T LTE version of the Wilson Sleek (4G-A) is also due soon.

From EVDOinfo:  Wilson Sleek 4G for Verizon LTE – 815126