Good news for mobile pros and failover planners: Peplink firmware 8.5.3 special build (s024) introduces direct iPhone USB tethering on many models. You can plug an iPhone into a router’s data-capable USB port and use it as a WAN for emergency backup, field work, and temporary sites. Important testing notice: This is a pilot/test build intended for evaluation only. Features, stability, and supported models […]
Teltonika Calyx Brings 4G, 5G, and 5G RedCap to Raspberry Pi Builders If you work with Raspberry Pi or other single board computers, you have probably used USB dongles, external routers, or homegrown carrier boards to bring cellular connectivity into your projects. That works, but it is not always pretty, repeatable, or industrial. Teltonika is […]
NetCloud Service by Ericsson Cradlepoint is a cloud-managed platform for their Wireless WAN solutions. This versatile system centralizes device orchestration, security, and lifecycle services for 5G and LTE routers and adapters. This article focuses on Cradlepoint NetCloud package comparisons. Packages include Mobile and Mobile Performance; Ruggedized IoT and IoT; Enterprise Branch; Small Branch; and Branch […]
Carrier Retail Is Shifting: What Verizon’s Rumored Store Closures—and T-Mobile Chatter—Mean for Customers, Partners, and AI-Driven Support If you follow wireless retail, you’ve probably seen reports that Verizon may be preparing for layoffs and brick-and-mortar store closures as it doubles down on digital and AI-enabled customer service. While nothing has been officially confirmed, multiple credible […]
Over the past few days, several U.S. federal agencies have reportedly signaled support for a Commerce Department proposal that could restrict future sales of TP-Link routers in the United States, citing national-security and supply-chain risk concerns. This is not a finalized ban. Instead, it’s an early regulatory step that may lead to formal notice, a company response period, and […]
Is It Ethical for Distributors or Manufacturers to Own (or Partially Own) Their Resellers and Up-Channel Partners? In many industries, the supply chain is assumed to be a meritocratic playing field: manufacturers create products, distributors move and stock them, and resellers deliver them to end customers with service and expertise layered on top. Each tier […]
Is your 5G router not quite hitting the mark? Often, the built-in antennas are the bottleneck, struggling to pull in a strong signal, especially in tricky spots. Slapping on an external 5G antenna is a total game-changer, seriously cranking up your signal reception and transmission. Think up to double your download speeds, latency slashed in […]
Engineered for the Modern Enterprise Inseego’s new Wavemaker FX4200 5G Router and X700 Mesh Wi-Fi Extender redefine what fast, reliable, and secure wireless connectivity means for business. Designed and developed in the USA, these enterprise-grade devices combine advanced 5G performance, cloud-based management, and Wi-Fi 7 technology to deliver always-on broadband across distributed and remote environments. The result is a […]
Teltonika Networks continues to raise the bar for industrial and IoT networking with every new release of its robust operating system — and the latest RutOS 7.18 firmware update is no exception. Packed with new features and refinements, RutOS 7.18 enhances performance, simplifies management, and expands interoperability across a wide range of connected environments. Whether […]
Why this update matters If you are using AirLink routers in environments where uptime, security and flexibility matter—think utilities, public-safety, fleets, infrastructure—then firmware updates like this aren’t just “nice to have,” they’re meaningful. AirLink OS 5.3 is positioned as a major step forward, adding three key themes: management flexibility, expanded spectrum & deployment support, and usability/security enhancements. In […]
