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WiMAX mobile router "UROAD-8000"

BiMAX router "AterMWM3400RN" (made by NEC Access Technica)

UQ Communications "UQ WiMAX" has rapidly spread as a means of mobile broadband communication.

The only service provided is data communication, but it has been a service that is widely recognized by mobile users, although it has been only two years since the start of the official service, with the high speed of up to 40Mbps down and the high speed of the data communication fee.There is.

By the way, this time, I tried this UQ WiMAX mobile router "UROAD-8000" and the stationary router "ATERM WM3400RN".In fact, the two units are set products of "2 -sets" that the company is deployed at an online shop.

What is a set of two sets of WiMAX?

UQ WiMAX can use up to three in -per -the -counter devices in one contract.Using this, a set of two cars was sold for a mobile router when going out, and a stationary router at home.

In order to use two units, it is necessary to join the additional option.For example, if you subscribe to the “UQ FLAT Annual Passport” (3880 yen per month), which is assumed by a one -year contract, the monthly fee for adding the equipment (200 yen per month) will be 4080 yen.

In the case of a set of two, it can specify whether to prioritize a mobile router connection or a deferred router connection.Set "WiMAX connection priority" in "Contract contents" on the member page (My UQ)

However, since the line is just one line, the other cannot be used when using one.Therefore, it is also possible to set which equipment to use preferentially.

The price of a set of two units is 9800 yen (limited time price) for 2 units for UQ FLAT annual passports.By the way, if the mobile router is set to "AtermwM3500R", it costs 6800 yen (this is also limited time).

Pocket-sized mobile router "UROAD-8000"

Width 91 x depth 57 x height 20.4mm compact size.You can also put it in your chest pocket

UROAD-8000 is a mobile router made by Synthi Corporation.The size of the body is as small as one than the cigarette box and fits in hand.The weight is 98g, so I don't care about my presence even if I put it in my chest pocket.

Included USB cable and charging AC adapter

The driving time by the battery is about 9 hours

The terminals have USB only on the side

However, the thickness is 20.Because it is 4mm, it may feel some discomfort when sitting with jeans pockets.

The size is small, but the battery stamina is considerable, and the catalog specification is about 9 hours.Furthermore, since the power supply is via a microUSB connector, it is possible to easily extend the continuous driving time by using a PC or commercially available weight battery.For those who value toughness, this battery drive time will be quite attractive.

There are only two interfaces on the main unit, the power button and the WPS button.Various settings can be performed by entering the main unit IP address on the Web browser, so it would be fine to operate only the power on / off the main unit.

Although the setting items are not particularly highly functional, there is no problem with general use conditions because the necessary routers, such as MAC address filtering and port forward, are reduced.

The indicator is on the top of the main unit.It looks good in a dark place, but it is a little difficult to see under sunlight.

There are four types of information displayed on the main unit: battery level, radio sensitivity status, Wi-Fi status, and WPS.The icon display with a multicolor LED shows that the situation is good if it is green, and the following is a yellow, red, and red flashing.

There is no problem with visibility if it is indoors, but if the sunlight is strong, the LED color will not be known unless you hold your hands over the LED.This low visibility is a little negative point for mobile routers, which are often used outdoors.

It also takes 40 seconds to 1 minute before the power is turned on and the WiMAX communication is established.If you repeat / off the power supply frequently trying to save the battery, you will be a little worried about this time.I felt it was a point I wanted to improve to make it a little shorter.