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Zoom 3G Wireless-N Desk Top Router

Zoom 3G Wireless-N Desk Top Router

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Quicklinx: 65T1WS00 Mfr#: 4501-72-00AG
  • IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Discontinued

Description

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Expert Reviews - Budget Buy Award WINNER - March 2010 - "This simple, inexpensive router makes it easy to share your 3G network"

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Computer Shopper - Budget Buy Award WINNER - April 2010, Issue 266 -"The 4501 is easily the best 3G router we've seen for less than £100. It has excellent support for most dongles, a simple interface and quick transfer speeds"

Wireless Internet from your Mobile Broadband USB Modem
This impressive little device allows the user to create their own Wi-Fi hotspot absolutely anywhere you have mains access using their 3G mobile broadband USB modem...

Wi-Fi From Your 3G USB Modem!
With the Zoom 4501 3G Desk Top Router, your computers, mobile phones, games consoles, iPods or MP3/4 players, in fact ANY Wi-Fi enabled device can share a high-speed Wireless-N connection to the Internet through your 3G mobile broadband USB modem. Simply plug your USB Modem into the Zoom 4501 3G Desk Top Router, and then any Wi-Fi devices you choose, can have fast, easy Internet access. Use it for just yourself, or share it with family members, friends, or business associates.

Compact Design
The 3G Desk Top Router has a stylish design and includes a stand for vertical orientation. Measuring just 5 x 5.13 x 1.25 Inches (12.1 x 13 x 3.2 cm) and light at just 8.2 ounces!

Power & Flexibility
Zooms 3G wireless-N Desk Top router works anywhere your mobile broadband modem works and you have access to a mains power outlet. It also works using the `In Car Charger' (Sold separately - Model 4511-00-00F / QFC 200536)

Easy setup (Includes Multi-language wizard)
A true `Plug & Play' device with Wireless available within seconds of connecting your 3G USB modem. For setting up wireless security (Which is recommended) Zoom provide multi-language setup wizard is included in the installation CD.

Hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and Wireless on/off Button
The WPS button lets you activate the wireless protection. One-Click WPS button helps you setup a secure wireless network in a snap. Zoom 3G Routers features a control button on its side panel to enable the easy switching on and off of the Wi-Fi wireless connection. When you want to use only wired connection, you can simply pause the Wi-Fi option by pressing the button without making any extra settings.

Networking With The 3G Desk Top Router
The Zoom 4501 3G Desk Top Router has Wireless-N capability, so it's not only compatible with Wireless N devices but also with b and g. The router supports all the popular wireless security modes, including WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPS, so it's easy for you to control who has access to your 3G Router. The Zoom 4501 3G Desk Top Router is a small, but powerful wireless router with features like SPI firewall, VPN Pass-through, remote management, Universal Plug and Play, and other advanced router functions for up to 253 Wi-Fi connections, far higher than the Mi-Fi at just 5. It also supports a wide range of connection approaches to your Internet Service Provider, including static IP, dynamic IP (DHCP client), PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE, and 3G.

Automatic Back Up For Fixed Internet Services
Some users may wish to use the Model 4501 Desk Top Router as an automatic back up to fixed services when at home or in the office. This can be done easily by simply connecting the Zoom 4501 3G Desk Top Router into the Ethernet port of an existing ADSL or Cable modem for an instant mobile broadband backup to your wired Internet connection. To set up the 3G fail-over go to the `basic setup' web page and follow the instructions.

Easy setup (Includes Multi-language wizard)
A true `Plug & Play' device with Wireless available within seconds of connecting your 3G USB modem. For setting up wireless security (Which is recommended) Zoom provide multi-language setup wizard is included in the installation CD.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
Zoom 4501 - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n (draft) - desktop
Device Type
Wireless router
Enclosure Type
Desktop
WAN Ports Qty
1
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Data Transfer Rate
150 Mbps
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, IPoA
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP, HTTP
Features
Firewall protection, DMZ port, DHCP support, NAT support, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), MAC address filtering, VPN passthrough, parental control, IP address filtering, Quality of Service (QoS), virtual server support
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
12.1 cm x 13 cm x 3.2 cm
Weight
232 g
Manufacturer Warranty
1-year warranty


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
Wireless router
Enclosure Type
Desktop
Connectivity Technology
Wireless, wired
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Data Transfer Rate
150 Mbps
Max Range Indoors
100 m
Max Range Open Space
300 m
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, IPoA
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP, HTTP
Encryption Algorithm
128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
Features
Firewall protection, DMZ port, DHCP support, NAT support, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), MAC address filtering, VPN passthrough, parental control, IP address filtering, Quality of Service (QoS), virtual server support
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), FCC, RoHS
Status Indicators
Status, link/activity

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , WAN: 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , USB: 1 x 4 pin USB Type A

Aerial

Antenna Qty
1

Power

Power Device
External power adapter

Dimensions & Weight

Width
12.1 cm
Depth
13 cm
Height
3.2 cm
Weight
232 g

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 1 year

Resources

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