Comments on: Novatel intros ‘MiFi’ mobile broadband router

By: Nilea

Nilea — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:24:04 +0000

If you are uploading or downloading it will use up part of the limit of the account, whether you are on the PS3 or a PC

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:31:54 +0000

When you connect your PS3 and play it online tho, does it use of part of that 5gb download limit? I’m really curious about that, if it doesn’t I was going to get one myself

By: Nilea

Nilea — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:36:43 +0000

The 5 gig limit is such a dis-satisfier for many people. I mean, for most people that is probably more than adequate, but for web designers, developers, gamers, etc, that gets eaten up in the first few days.

If it does get changed, I know a lot of people will jump on the wireless bandwagon.

By: remote control software

remote control software — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:38:57 +0000

This is a really good idea. But it’s true, no one’s talking about the 5 gig data limit. Technology is pushing ahead but U.S. wireless carriers can’t seem to keep up. It’s especially ridiculous when a U.S. company introduces, say, an iPhone 3GS, but to get full use out of it you need to be in Europe. Obviously people in the U.S. are more spread out, so it’s harder to create a robust network- but cities have plenty of 3g, and still have the data limit. Does anyone know why this is? When/if it will be fixed?

By: Nilea

Nilea — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:58:27 +0000

I am not sure how the Sprint MiFi works, but this is what my husband suggests:

Make sure that the MiFi is not plugged into a PC when you do this. Plug the MiFi into the power cord near the PS3 for the initial connection.

1. Log into your PS3 account.
2. Go to Network Settings
3. have the PS3 discover the wireless network.
4. It may find the modem with an odd name (such as “Novatel”)
5. Enter the password or key for the modem. This is probably the number on the bottom of the modem.
6. Select Join or Submit.

Once you have connected it, you shouldn’t have any more trouble connecting again. The closer the MiFi is to the PS3, the better your signal will be. We did get the wireless adapter for the XBox, and it works great as well.

By: Gus

Gus — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:15:04 +0000

Nilea how did you make your PS3 connect? I have the Sprint MiFi and my ps3 won’t even detect it! :(

By: Nilea

Nilea — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:47:00 +0000

I beg to differ with you. I had to upgrade my old USB720 modem tonight, and our Verizon rep talked us into getting the MiFi instead of the UM175. We had no trouble at all installing and setting up the network, and I did know from talking to the rep on the phone before hand (and the rep in the store when we bought it) that the USB connection disables the WiFi functionality. I am using this more as a modem for my pc than as a wireless modem/router, but at least I have a greater range to do the “modem dance” with this since it is a true wireless modem. So far, so good for us. We can even connect the PS3 to the MiFi, and will be getting a wireless connection for the XBox as well.

By: Graham Hill

Graham Hill — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:35:37 +0000

Purchased Verizon unit May 17, 2009 to add to my desktop and to link laptops and other peripherals via Wifi.

BEWARE: Unit DOES NOT work in dual mode. Use of USB connection DISSABLES Wifi functionality. They do not tell you this in the store or in the handbook.

Has limited range indoors – speed drops dramatically through walls and without direct line-of-sight. Do not use more than 30 ft.

Otherwise a great step in the right direction. Next generation should be better.

By: Jay Draiman

Jay Draiman — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:50:50 +0000

This could revolutionize the WiFi and broadband industry and allow everyone around the world access to the Internet

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By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:14 +0000

Nice. I’ve been hooking up my friends who have mobile broadband like this by using their old desktops and a crossover to a router. What a pain in the…

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