Kyocera KR1 router

Friday, January 26th 2007 - 00:13 CET - Comments: 0

K yocera Wireless, a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless phones and devices, announced that the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router has been upgraded to support CDMA2000 1x Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A). Rev. A is an upgraded network technology recently launched with several CDMA wireless service providers that offers uplink and downlink speeds rivaling broadband landline connections. The award-winning KR1 Mobile Router is backward compatible with CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Release 0 (Rel. 0) networks and current KR1 users can download free firmware upgrades by visiting the Kyocera Wireless web site.

 

CDMA2000 1x Evolution data optimized

The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router takes a single CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rel. 0 or Rev. A connection and creates a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot using 802.11b&g technologies, allowing connectivity for multiple PCs. By supporting the new Rev. A networks, Kyocera's award-winning router delivers download speeds reaching over one megabit per second (1 Mbps) and upload speeds up to 800 kilobytes per second (800 kbps). The KR1 Mobile Router is a universal accessory that is compatible with most PCMCIA EV-DO cards, including the Kyocera Passport KPC650, or with most USB-enabled EV-DO handsets.

 

Kyocera Wireless - KR1 mobile router

"CDMA wireless networks are quickly evolving to Rev. A, offering the fastest wireless data speeds on the market and allowing laptops users to take advantage of new content and capabilities," said Jim Kelly, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "The KR1 Mobile Router offers professionals and home users alike the ability to create and share a broadband wide area connection that compares with a DSL experience, even in remote and mobile environments. Kyocera Wireless is committed to supporting our carrier partners' evolving network technologies as they roll out to ensure an optimized experience."

 

KR1 mobile router - Firewall

The easy-to-use Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router can be installed in minutes virtually anywhere and provides high-speed Internet and data access for multiple users. An advanced firewall and additional security controls such as 128-bit WEP encryption provide protection against viruses, hacking and identity theft. A cost-effective alternative to traditional networks, the KR1 Mobile Router is especially useful for mobile work groups such as dispatch teams, consultants, road-warrior sales groups, satellite offices, command posts, and more. It can also be used as a reliable alternative for fixed-broadband services in households.

 

Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router - Award

The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router has received Editor's Choice Awards from PC Magazine, E-Business Magazine, SMB Computing Magazine, The Best PC Magazine and Service Provider Weekly; won a 3G A-List Award; and was selected as a CNET "Best of CES 2006" finalist. Measuring 8.5 in x 5.3 in x 1.3 in and weighing less than a pound, the KR1 Mobile Router supports both CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A and Rel. 0 carrier networks and includes an intuitive configuration wizard and Web-based device management.

 

Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router - Price & Availability

The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router is available online at the Kyocera web site and from Alltel for $269.99. The Kyocera Passport KPC650 1xEV-DO Rel. 0 PC Card is available online at the Kyocera web site and from Verizon Wireless for $179.99 with the purchase a two-year service plan; and from Alltel for $99.99 after a $90.00 instant rebate.