AirBox™ X2 Slide Multiple Connection Cellular Router

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AirBox™ X2 Slide

 

 

Starting at $1299.99

 

 

 

 

Experience the ease of accessing multiple cellular connections with the AirBox X2 Slide cellular router. The AirBox X2 Slide enables users to access broader coverage areas and increase broadband speed.  Users can purchase modems directly from a cellular carrier or for an added convenience, from the WAAV online store. Please note that WAAV only supports the cellular modems and data plans that it offers to customers.

 

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How the AirBox X2 Works

 

Enhanced Speed for A Single Application

 

The AirBox X2 will balance outgoing traffic over multiple cellular Internet connections to increase bandwidth. Not all hardware or software will take advantage of both cellular Internet connections. Certain software and hardware will utilize both links for a single stream to essentially double the available bandwidth.

 

This solution is great for broadcast and media where upload bandwidth from the field is a must have!

 

 

Enhanced Speed for Multiple Users

 

The AirBox X2 Slide will balance outgoing traffic over multiple cellular Internet connections to increase capacity. A bus full of people on a single Internet connection will be very slow. The AirBox X2 Slide will balance the traffic on two different Internet connections seamlessly. The users notice no difference other than a faster Internet connection. Two AirBox X2 Slides can be stacked together for a 4X connection. These connections can be on a single provider or multiple providers. This is great solution for high-capacity vehicles such as buses, transit boats, and trains.

 

Enhanced Coverage

 

The AirBox X2 Slide can be configured with two different cellular carriers to increase the coverage area. If one carrier is lost due to being out of coverage, a network outage, disaster, etc., the AirBox X2 Slide sends all traffic over the remaining available link. When both networks are available again, the AirBox X2 Slide automatically resumes balancing traffic over both links. The AirBox X2 Slide is compatible with the latest EVDO Rev A and 7.2 Mbps HSPA technologies and is backwards compatible to all previous digital network technologies. This solution is great when coverage is a must!

 

 

AirBox Supported Cellular Modems

 

Please view our AirBox Modem matrix for more information on specific modems. To purchase Sprint and AT&T modems please visit WAAV's  online store. For all other carriers please contact your service provider. Please note that certain carriers may have monthly bandwidth restrictions.

 

Please view our AirBox Modem matrix for more information on specific modems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AirBox Modem Matrix

 

 

 

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Technical Notes

 

Uploading: When both carriers are active, the AirBox X2 Slide automatically balances data over both for increased uploading speed. Outbound UDP data packets are rotated every other packet between the two cellular Internet connections.

 

Downloading: When multiple users, devices or applications access the Internet through the AirBox X2 Slide, there can be an increase in downloading speeds. When a web page, data file or streaming video is requested, however, the server only sends it back to the connection that requested it. Certain sites like Yahoo! and AOL send content down from multiple servers, so they can download faster.

 

Additionally: The AirBox X2 Slide establishes two separate data connections, each with its own IP address, over the cellular network(s). These connections are made to the same cell site if the AirBox X2 Slide is configured for one carrier. If configured for two carriers, the same tower could still be used.

 

Many towers are put up by third-parties that lease space to multiple cellular providers. In this case, the backend bandwidth (the landline connecting to the cell site) could be shared. The bandwidth could be as small as a fractional T1 up to a large fiber connection. Many remote sites use a point to point microwave link. The configuration of the backend bandwidth is usually where the bandwidth can be limited.

 

If there is a large event (many users), performance can be degraded. WAAV is not aware of any cellular providers offering any type of CIR (Committed Information Rate). The carriers typically advertise an average bandwidth and a burst rate. Users should expect close to the average with occasional bursts. Future firmware upgrades by WAAV, as technology develops, will enhance the functionality of the AirBox X2 Slide to best meet customer needs.

 

 

All AirBox cellular routers require a cellular data plan.