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(More customer reviews)The Zoom 3G Wireless Router Model 4501 for USB Modems (identified here at Amazon as 11N 3Ghz Wifi Router) ranks right up there with sliced bread and canned beer as a world-class idea. This is a dynamite product at a fair price. But, before I review the router, let me describe the situation it rectified so well.
I live in the boondocks where either high-speed telephone or cable connection to the internet is not an option. My phone lines are buried underground, resulting in connection quality that barely allows 28,800 modem connections on the best days.
This problem was solved when I subscribed to Verizon's mobile broadband service and plugged their Pantech USB modem into my computer. (Verizon was the only supplier with 3G coverage where I live.) Download speed often approaches 3000 kpbs, with 1700-2000 about the norm. I couldn't be happier.
Except for one problem. With the USB modem plugged into my laptop, my wife couldn't use her desktop for internet access. So, I'd log off and give her the modem to plug in so she could log on.
I had seen USB modem routers at Best Buy for about $200. My inconvenience wasn't worth that much. But when I spotted the Model 4501 for about $70, I thought it was worth a try.
To make a long story short, when it arrived I took it out of the box, plugged it in, plugged my USB modem into the back, and turned on my laptop. No setup; I didn't read a word of the instructions. And it worked perfectly. I was on line.
At the time I ordered the router I also purchased a Zoom Wireless 802.11 B/G USB Adapter. (It made sense to keep a family together.) This I installed in my wife's desktop. Just like that, she was on line too. {{http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-802-11B-Adapter-Wifi-Support/dp/B00195HS1O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1265567922&sr=8-3}}
We've been using the USB Modem/WiFi connection for three weeks now. I've never been dropped from the network and there's been no degradation in performance from when the USB modem is plugged directly into the computer. (I check my connect speed regularly with Speed Test at [...]) I've used my Asus laptop and Samsung netbook in my office over my garage, which is more than 100 feet from my house. No problems.
I will set up security one of these days. But since I have no neighbors living within broadcast range of the router, I'm not terribly concerned.
This is a great product at a great price. I couldn't be happier.
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