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With a number of really solid, high bandwidth per month offerings from 8ta, MTN, Cell C and Vodacom, buying mobile data for the home is beginning to look like a very attractive proposition…

The problem is how do you share this in a home / office environment? The VKOM 351W portable Wi-Fi router provides the answer.

Easy to connect
This small black device includes a twistable connector at the top where you insert your USB modem. If you’ve dealt with routers before you’ll know that there’s a bit of set-up involved, which is also the case with the VKOM. Luckily it’s not too much of an efort, in fact setting up a router for an ADSL line is far more strenuous and involved. Using a webpage-based management system and following instructions from the device’s quick start guide, we were up and running in minutes. Once the VKOM is connected to the cellular data network, it forms a Wi-Fi hotspot onto which up to 32 devices, such as phones, printers, notebooks and tablets are able to connect wirelessly.

In regards to security, the default password is the MAC address located on the side of the 351W’s box, but this, along with other admin settings, can be changed in the web management interface. The 351W supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 settings, in order to prevent unauthorised access to the network.

Portable too
The VKOM 351W may find a permanent place in your home, but it also comes with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, making it a portable solution. It’s small enough to carry around, and with the USB connecter able to fold into the device, it should fit nicely in a suit pocket or a handbag. In theory the router should provide similar download speeds as your modem, but in practice this is not always the case. The speeds we achieved differed when we went online via the USB dongle connected to our PC locally, than when connected via the VKOM router. The VKOM 351W supports the 802.11n protocol (Wireless-N), and is capable of Wi-Fi speeds of up to 150 Mbps, allowing for better coverage in the office.

Final word
For those wanting to make use of current mobile data offers, the VKOM 351W will provide the means to use a 3G modem to form a portable hotspot.

To purchase the VKOM 351W portable Wi-Fi router or for more information, you can contact WebAntics Online on 011 839 0716 or visit www.webantics.co.za

Looking for a new netbook to carry around on your travels? You won’t be disappointed with HP’s offerings, despite many netbooks these days being the same within (and for some, without). After all, HP didn’t become to the top computer manufacturer in the world for no apparent reason. We’re looking at what HP has to offer with their NEW Mini 5103 netbook .

It tips the scales at just 1.2 kilograms, but is more than capable of delivering the capability of a full-performance companion PC, targeting mobile professionals as well higher-education students. Underneath the hood, the HP Mini 5103 will support the latest dual core processor from Intel, the Atom N550. Of course, you can also opt for the Atom N455  processors, where all of them will be able to handle faster DDR3 memory for better performance.

Depending on your preference, you can choose from a standard or the touch-screen model that is capable of handling a range of multitouch gestures, finger taps and swipes across the screen for more convenient navigation of applications, information and websites. The HP Mini 5103 will also be accompanied by a sturdy, lightweight, anodized-aluminum display enclosure with a brushed, espresso-coloured finish. You won’t find your fingers cramped either, simply because it is 95% the size of a full QWERTY keyboard alongside the addition of a touchpad that delivers an optimal experience for email, instant messaging and other text-driven applications.

Other hardware specifications include a 10.1-inch diagonal LED-backlit display, a Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator card, a six-cell battery for longer battery life, the HP DayStarter software program, and a HSPA 3G Mobile Broadband Module.

Prices start from R4923.00 Incl VAT and upwards and is available from WebAntics Online Shopping Store (http://www.webantics.co.za)

The Victory 301USB Modem is a compact, versatile mobile device enabling Internet & email access from wherever there is an available 3G network. Ideal for people on the go!

Just insert your SIM* card, plug the modem into any Notebook or PC and the auto-install driver will complete installing itself. You will be free to use high speed wireless Internet with download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps anytime, anywhere**

By inserting the Victory 301USB modem into a 3G broadband router***, you will be able to share the network amongst multiple users.

Key Features:
- WCDMA 850/2100; HSUPA 7.2 Mbps
- GSM850/900/1800/1900 MHz; GPRS / EDGE
- USB 2.0 interface
- Mobile & light. Easy to carry
- Auto-install driver and PC manager application
- microSD interface to use as USB memory stick****
- High speed data transfer up to 7.2Mbps (Download)
- Zero-CDROM installation

The Victory 301USB modem is available now from WebAntics Online on promotion at R599.00 incl vat.

Imagine a networking router that can deliver the ultimate benefits to SOHO and office users – economical phone calls over Internet, mobility, wireless speed and coverage with no more dead zones, and always on connectivity. With the BiPAC 7404VNOX, you can experience the ultimate wireless technology while making low cost landline calls wherever a 3G connection is available – in a meeting or at a trade show.

In addition to combining an ADSL modem with an 802.11n router, the Billion 7404VNOX also features a USB 2.0 port for plugging in a 3G / HSDPA modem, which works as a backup WAN, functioning as an automatic fail-over when an ADSL2+ connection breaks down. Read the rest of this entry »