FIRST OF ITS KIND! Huawei E355 is a breakthough dual function usb device:
work as 3G usb modem + built in 3G wifi router !!! (save your money no need buy 3G router!)What special about E355
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1) Dual function usb device: HSPA+ 3G modem + built in 3G wifi router!
2) Support HSPA+ download speed up to 21.6Mbps!
3) Support using external 3G antenna!
4) Support usb extension cable of 5m, still working under stable condition!
5) The SMS system function is working even under 3G wifi router mode!
** Since there are a lots of E355 pictures available online, just posting some pictures here.
Huawei E355 specifications:
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Feature
•Connect up to 5 WiFi enabled devices at the same time
•Work with external power adapter, unlimited working time
•Friendly user interface
Product Spec
•WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
•HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS
•EDGE/GPRS/GSM
•HSPA+ data service of up to 21.6 Mbps*
•HSUPA data service of up to 5.76 Mbps*
•microSD Card Slot (up to 32GB)
•Equalizer and receive diversity
•Data and SMS Service
*Depending on the state of network and environment
System requirements
•Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7
•Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 with latest upgrades
•Your computer’s hardware system should meet the recommended requirements for the installed version of OS
•Display resolution: 800 x 600 or above
•Standard USB interface
Illustration how E355 can perform dual function: 3G HSPA+ modem + 3G wifi router:
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a) Plug in E355 to computer and connected to 3G network as usual. (3G modem function)
b) Now, the exiting moment come. While connected, you can turn on the wifi router function in E355, so it can perform as 3G router to enable up to 5 wifi devices sharing.
c) It is not just limited to computer connection, you can plug E355 to power socket by using AC to DC usb 5V 1A adapter, it will run independantly! (no need any home 3G router like tp-link, aztech any more...)
d) Also can connect to car usb port (if any) or by using car usb charger adapter.
e) And for the on-the-go, you can pair E355 with any high capacity mobile battery charger with usb port that serve as power source for E355. Those 4800mAh high capacity battery charger would enable long hours run of E355, enough for long trip.
