Portable Wi-Fi Router Kits
In 2020, more than four billion unique Internet users logged onto the web from a mobile device, which translates to about 90 percent of users worldwide. [1] Looking at data volume, mobile computing has accounted for more than half of worldwide Internet traffic since 2017 and shows no sign of slowing. [2] Portable Wi-Fi Routers, also known as pocket routers, travel routers, and mobile routers, contain a SIM card that allows the device to connect to the Internet via a cellular radio connection. And then, it broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal over a distance that ranges from 100 to a few hundred feet.
More than just a hotspot, these portable routers can serve multiple users and multiple Wi-Fi devices. That makes them ideal for any situation where multiple users and devices need Internet access but where a wired Internet connection is unavailable. Typical use cases include first responders, military operators, rescue units dealing with emergencies or disaster relief efforts — and temporary applications such as traffic monitoring, construction site monitoring, streaming camera feeds, and event and entertainment venue monitoring. Portable Wi-Fi Routers are available in a variety of designs, including both battery-powered and AC-powered models.
Two Options for Choosing Your Portable Wi-Fi Routers
Portable Wi-Fi Router Kits
Westward Sales partnered with industry leaders such as Cradlepoint, InHand Networks, Sierra Wireless, Parsec Technologies, and many others to develop a series of Portable Wi-Fi Router kits. These give you everything you need to establish a robust, secure Internet communication system when you are working mobile or deployed to the field where there is no wired connection to the Internet.
These kits are perfect for establishing cellular coverage in remote or congested areas and places where the signal is weak or compromised. They make an ideal mobile hotspot for temporary applications such as streaming camera feeds, instant broadband, traffic monitoring, events and shows, and construction sites. Our hotspots include
- A ruggedized carrying case with an IP67 rating that protects against moisture, dust, and impact.
- An LTE cellular router built into the carrying case
- An array of high-performance antennas integrated into the case lid. For example, a kit might include antennas such as 2x2 MIMO LTE, 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), as well as GPS/GNSS antenna elements. These Westward Sales Portable Wi-Fi Router kits are compatible with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile networks and CBRS bands, which means they can serve as primary or secondary failover communication channels.
- Numerous antenna configurations are available to support nearly any application.
- Optional SIM card and data plan
Custom Build Options
If you’d prefer to configure your own Portable Wi-Fi Router, you have a host of top-rated components to choose from. Begin with a mobile case, then add the latest generation of 5G-ready MIMO LTE, CBRS, LTE LAA, and MIMO Wi-Fi antennas, a wireless cellular router, AC or DC power, and I/O, to configure a custom portable communications system that supports emergency and remote operations.
Portable Wi-Fi Router Key Features
Westward Sales Portable Wi-Fi Routers vary across models but generally have the following features.
- Portable antenna systems for emergency communication typically include omnidirectional LTE, Wi-Fi, CBRS, and GPS antennas.
- Superior isolation and efficiency
- Rugged waterproof and dustproof IP67-rated carrying case
- Room in the base for a battery pack, cellular router, and I/O
- SMA connectors with 11” cable lengths
- -40 to 85°C operating temperature range
- Choose AC/DC or battery power and I/O configurations
- Battery operation time up to 18 hours with recommended battery
If you have not purchased from Westward Sales before, you’ll find that
- Our sales engineers know how to match the product to your specifications quickly and accurately.
- We’ll ship your order quickly.
- Response to inquiries and requests for quotes is rapid
- Whether you need a standard or a custom solution, our sales engineers are ready to configure your project’s networking or computing solution.
Help with specifying your custom Portable Wi-Fi Router is just a phone call away. Contact a Westward Sales network specialist to discuss your specific communication needs, and we promise a quick and informed response from our team.
