Cradlepoint mobile router vs MiFi 2200

I'm thinking that buying a stand alone mobile router
and having the option of plugging ANY service into
it.... is better than buying Sprint-only Mifi 2200.

Anyone have experience with both and can agree and
confirm?

Fred McKenzie <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I prefer the Cradlepoint approach because I can still use the USB modem
>by itself with my laptop when away from home. Can the MiFi be used as a
>USB modem, or does it only work where AC power is available.?

I'm thinking the Cradle Point approach is best as
well...for the exact same reasons you say above that
one can use the dongle alone when needed!

As far as I can tell the MiFi does not have the utility
that you mention above....plus would be "locked" into
just that one service provider you buy it from (i.e.
Verizon, etc)..... agree?

Fred McKenzie <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I agree. But the same is true for the Dongle, as far as I know.

True

But you can buy a dongle cheaper than a MiFi.... and
plug ANY dongle into the Cradle Point yes?

On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:29:13 -0500, (E-Mail Removed) wrote:

> Fred McKenzie <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> I prefer the Cradlepoint approach because I can still use the USB modem
>> by itself with my laptop when away from home. Can the MiFi be used as a
>> USB modem, or does it only work where AC power is available.?
>
> I'm thinking the Cradle Point approach is best as
> well...for the exact same reasons you say above that
> one can use the dongle alone when needed!
>
> As far as I can tell the MiFi does not have the utility
> that you mention above....plus would be "locked" into
> just that one service provider you buy it from (i.e.
> Verizon, etc)..... agree?

Yes, the MiFi can be tethered and used as a USB modem and also has a battery
to allow for maybe 4 hours of operation as an AP without external power.

There are 2 types of MiFi, the cardless ones that are locked either to
Verizon or Sprint and the ones that accept GSM cards for use on ATT or
T-Mobile or much and much of the rest of the world. The card-using MiFi's can
come locked to one service provider or unlocked. And even the locked ones can
become unlocked by the people and companies that do that kind of thing.

The cardless one is the MiFi 2200 and the card-using types are 2352 and 2372.
http://tinyurl.com/mfoodh. I have a Verizon 2200 and an unlocked 2352.

Tony

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> But you can buy a dongle cheaper than a MiFi.... and
> plug ANY dongle into the Cradle Point yes?

Do the dongles require different drivers, or are they generic 'class'
devices like Mass Storage?

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alexd <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Do the dongles require different drivers, or are they generic 'class'
>devices like Mass Storage?

That I don't know

Meanwhile, at the alt.internet.wireless Job Justification Hearings,
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> alexd <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>Do the dongles require different drivers, or are they generic 'class'
>>devices like Mass Storage?
>
> That I don't know

I think that's what the whole question hinges on.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=%22...radlepoint.com

should be of some assistance.

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alexd <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>> That I don't know
>
>I think that's what the whole question hinges on.

Correct

It is the essence of my question I suppose!!