What is LTE Advanced? Top MiFi & WiFi Wireless Routers which Supports

Wondering what is LTE Advanced? In this post, we try to answer it for you. LTE or commonly known as the 4G network has changed the way we used to access the internet. We all know it provides incredible speed that is even beyond 3G networks. In many countries, various network carriers are seeking ways to expand their 4G LTE coverage. However, many of them have already introduced LTE – Advanced or LTE-A in some areas. Technically, LTE-A is advanced / faster version of the already fast 4G network.

What is LTE Advanced? Quick Introduction

Since LTE-A is quite newly introduced, it is pretty harder to find how exactly fast it is compared to conventional 4G LTE network. However, some theoretical figures are floating around the internet. It is said that maximum download speed (theoretical) for a 4G LTE network is 150 Mbps, while for LTE-A network it is 300 Mbps. Following is a quick comparison table between various types of networks:

Network	Theoretical Maximum Download Speed	Typical Real World Download Speed
3G	7.2 Mbps	3 Mbps
3G HSPA +	42 Mbps	6 Mbps
4G LTE	150 Mbps	14 Mbps
4G LTE Advanced (LTE – A )	300 Mbps	42 Mbps

As the table implies, a real-world speed of a typical 4G network tops up to 14 Mbps. This speed highly depends on the type of device you are using and other factors related to it. Moreover, how many people are on the network also affects the network speed. Just like that, an LTE-A network would never provide you with a 300 Mbps of download speed. However, it can deliver a consistent speed ranging between 42 Mbps to 90 Mbps. So we can say that an LTE-A network is at least three times faster than standard 4G LTE network.

List of Devices with LTE-A Support:

After knowing how good an LTA-A network is, you might be interested in looking at some devices which offer LTE-A support. Following is a list of routers and portable mobile hotspots which come with LTE – Advanced support. We have covered all the important technical details and specifications of the listed devices. So without any more delay, here we begin:

1. Verizon Wireless Jetpack AC791L:

MODEM

Connectivity Technology	wireless
Cellular Band	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 / CDMA2000 1X 800/1900 / LTE 700/1700
Cellular Protocol	CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A, EDGE, GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS
Features	built-in USB charger

NETWORKING

Network / Transport Protocol	ARP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, PPTP, RARP, TCP/IP, UDP/IP
Features	VPN support, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Connectivity Technology	wireless

MISCELLANEOUS

Service Provider	Verizon Wireless
Encryption Algorithm	AES, WPA, WPA2

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OS Required

Android 2.1 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.6.8 or later, Apple iOS 4 or later, BlackBerry OS 5 or later, Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows 8

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Min Operating Temperature	32 °F
Max Operating Temperature	95 °F
Humidity Range Operating	0 – 86%

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	4.3 in
Depth	0.8 in
Height	2.7 in
Weight	5.78 oz

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2. AT&T Unite Explore Cell Phone:

MODEM

Connectivity Technology	wireless
Processor	Qualcomm MDM9240
Memory	256 MB
Cellular Protocol	EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSPA+, LTE

NETWORKING

Features	Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA)
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Connectivity Technology	wireless
Features	Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA)

CHASSIS

Built-in Devices

2.4″ touchscreen display

MISCELLANEOUS

Service Provider	AT&T
Color	black

CABLE DETAILS

Type	USB cable, battery cable
Included Qty	1

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	4.3 in
Depth	2.7 in
Height	0.7 in
Weight	4.9 oz

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3. Verizon Wireless Jetpack MiFi 7730L:

MODEM

Connectivity Technology	wireless
Processor	Qualcomm MDM9640
Memory	128 MB
Max Transfer Rate	12 Mbps
Cellular Protocol	CDMA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A, UMTS, eHRPD, EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSPA, LTE, LTE Advanced, LTE B13
Antenna	Internal

NETWORKING

Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Connectivity Technology	wireless

CHASSIS

Built-in Devices

2.4″ touchscreen display

MISCELLANEOUS

Compliant Standards	FCC
Service Provider	Verizon Wireless
Color Category	black

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Min Operating Temperature	14 °F
Max Operating Temperature	131 °F

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	4.3 in
Depth	0.7 in
Height	2.6 in
Weight	5.4 oz

SERVICE & SUPPORT DETAILS

Type	limited warranty
Full Contract Period	1 year

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4. Cradlepoint ARC CBA850:

GENERAL

Enclosure Type	Desktop, wall-mountable
Status Indicators	LAN, USB, 3G, 4G
Routing Protocol	Static IPv6 routing
Manufacturer	CradlePoint, Inc.

 

MODEM

Type	wireless cellular modem
Max Transfer Rate	300 Mbps
Cellular Protocol	DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, LTE, WCDMA
Antenna Qty	2

NETWORKING

Form Factor	desktop, wall-mountable
Type	Router
Connectivity Technology	wired, wireless
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol	DDNS, DHCP, DNS, FTP, ICMP/IP, POP3, PPTP, SMTP
Features:	ALG support, DHCP client, SMS remote control, SSH support, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), URL filtering, VLAN support, cloud managed, content filtering, firmware upgradable, port forwarding, power over Ethernet (PoE), DHCP relay, reset button, virtual server support, DHCP server, DMZ port, DNS proxy, IP address filtering, IPv6 support, MAC address filtering, NAT support
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, UPnP
Routing Protocol	static IPv6 routing
Remote Management Protocol	CLI, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, SSH, TFTP, Telnet

ANTENNA

Antenna Qty	2
Antenna Form Factor	external detachable

INTERFACE PROVIDED

Interface	Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, console
Qty	1, 2, 3
Connector Type	9 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, SMA

CHASSIS

Built-in Device

GPS

MISCELLANEOUS

Service Provider	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless
Color	white
Color Category	white

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Min Operating Temperature	32 °F
Max Operating Temperature	122 °F
Humidity Range Operating	10 – 85% (non-condensing)

CABLE DETAILS

Type	network cable
Included Qty	1

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	4.8 in
Depth	4.8 in
Height	1.7 in

SERVICE & SUPPORT

Type	limited warranty
Full Contract Period	1 year

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5. Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven RV50X:

GENERAL

Form Factor	external
Authentication Method	LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+
Height	1.3 in
Depth	3.3 in
Manufacturer	Sierra Wireless

MODEM

Cellular Band	LTE AWS/TDD/700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 / HSPA/HSPA+ AWS/850/900/1800/1900/2100
Cellular Protocol	AWS, HSDPA, LTE
Antenna Qty	3

NETWORKING

Type	Gateway
Connectivity Technology	wired, wireless
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232, USB 2.0
Network / Transport Protocol	DDNS, DHCP, DNS, IPSec, PPPoE, TCP/IP, UDP/IP
Features:	ALERT notification, DHCP server, VPN support, Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) support, cloud managed, firmware upgradable, manageable, port forwarding, routing, DMZ port, DNS proxy, Dead Peer Detection (DPD), MAC address filtering, NAT support, SMS remote control, SNMP trap, VLAN support
Routing Protocol	GRE, VRRP, static IP routing
Remote Management Protocol	HTTP, SNMP, SSH, Telnet
Encryption Algorithm	SSL
Status Indicators	Power, link/activity
Authentication Method	RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP

ANTENNA

Antenna	External detachable
Antenna Qty	3
Antenna Form Factor	external detachable

CHASSIS

Built-in Device

GLONASS, GPS, LED panel

MISCELLANEOUS

Compliant Standards	UL 60950, CB, IC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, IP64, WEEE, REACH, PTCRB
Encryption Algorithm	SSL

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Min Operating Temperature	-40 °F
Max Operating Temperature	158 °F
Humidity Range Operating	0 – 90%

MOBILE BROADBAND

Mobile Broadband Access	Yes
Cellular Protocol	AWS, HSDPA, LTE

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	4.7 in
Depth	3.3 in
Height	1.3 in

CAPACITY

Type	VPN tunnels
Value	5

SERVICE & SUPPORT

Type	3 years warranty

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6. PEPLINK Balance 30:

GENERAL

Device Type	Router – 4-port switch (integrated)
Authentication Method	LDAP, RADIUS
Authentication Method	RADIUS, LDAP
Status Indicators	Power, status
Encryption Algorithm	256-bit AES
Manufacturer	Microcom Inc.

NETWORKING 

Form Factor	desktop
Type	router
Connectivity Technology	wired
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol	DHCP, PPPoE
Features	3G/4G USB Dongle Support, DHCP reservation, dynamic DNS server, e-mail notification, firewall protection, load balancing, port forwarding, static IP mode, DHCP server, DNS proxy, DoS attack prevention, Quality of Service (QoS), Syslog support, UPnP Media Server, VPN support, the broadband usage meter
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3
Data Transfer Rate	100 Mbps

INTERFACE PROVIDED

Interface	Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Qty	3, 4
Connector Type	RJ-45

MISCELLANEOUS

Encryption Algorithm	256-bit AES
Color Category	black

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	10.2 in
Depth	5.2 in
Height	1.4 in
Weight	2.2 lbs

PERFORMANCE

Type	routing throughput
Value	50 Mbps

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7. Sierra Wireless AirLink MP70:

GENERAL

Authentication Method	RADIUS, TACACS+
Authentication Method	RADIUS, TACACS+
Routing Protocol	VRRP
Manufacturer	Sierra Wireless

MODEM

Type	wireless cellular modem
Max Transfer Rate	300 Mbps
Cellular Protocol	LTE, LTE Advanced

NETWORKING

Form Factor	desktop
Type	Router
Connectivity Technology	wired
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol	DDNS, DHCP, PPPoE, TCP/IP, UDP/IP
Features	DHCP server, DMZ port, Dead Peer Detection (DPD), LDAP support, MAC address filtering, NAT support, firmware upgradable, port forwarding
Routing Protocol	VRRP
Remote Management Protocol	CLI, SNMP, SSH, Telnet

INTERFACE PROVIDED

Interface	Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, Wi-Fi
Qty	1, 3, 4
Connector Type	5 pin Micro-USB Type B, 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), RJ-45, RP-SMA, SMA

CHASSIS

Built-in Device

Beidou, GLONASS, GPS, Galileo

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Min Operating Temperature	-22 °F
Max Operating Temperature	158 °F
Humidity Range Operating	0 – 90%

MOBILE BROADBAND

Cellular Protocol

LTE, LTE Advanced

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	7.5 in
Depth	4.1 in
Height	1.8 in
Weight	26.81 oz

CAPACITY

Type	maximum VPN sessions
Value	5

SERVICE & SUPPORT DETAILS

Type	limited warranty
Full Contract Period	3 years

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8. Cradlepoint COR IBR1100:

GENERAL

Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Capacity	Concurrent IPSec VPN sessions: 5
Authentication Method	RADIUS, Radio Service Set ID (SSID), Secure Shell (SSH), TACACS+
Authentication Method	Secure Shell (SSH), RADIUS, Radio Service Set ID (SSID), TACACS+
Status Indicators	Power, signal strength, WLAN, LAN, USB
Encryption Algorithm	DES, Triple DES, MD5, AES, WPA2-Enterprise, 384-bit SHA-2, 256-bit SHA, 512-bit SHA-2
Routing Protocol	OSPF, RIP, BGP, VRRP, GRE
Manufacturer	CradlePoint, Inc.

MODEM

Type	wireless cellular modem
Max Transfer Rate	300 Mbps
Cellular Protocol	DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, WCDMA

 NETWORKING

Form Factor	desktop
Type	wireless router
Connectivity Technology	wired, wireless
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Network / Transport Protocol	DDNS, DHCP, DNS, FTP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, L2TP, POP3, PPTP, SMTP
Features:	ALG support, DHCP client, DHCP relay, DHCP server, DMZ port, DNS proxy, DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) support, DiffServ support, IP address filtering, IPSec NAT-Traversal (NAT-T), IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN), IPSec passthrough, IPv6 support, MAC address filtering, MIMO technology, Multicast Proxy support, NAT support, Quality of Service (QoS), SMS remote control, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall (SPIF), Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support, URL filtering, VLAN support, VPN support, cloud managed, content filtering, firmware upgradable, load balancing, manageable, port forwarding, rugged, virtual server support
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, UPnP, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Wireless Protocol	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Routing Protocol	BGP, GRE, OSPF, RIP, VRRP
Remote Management Protocol	CLI, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, SSH, TFTP, Telnet
WAN Ports Qty	3
Key Features	USB port, VPN support, firewall

INTERFACE PROVIDED

Interface	Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, GPIO, RS-232
Qty	1, 2, 3
Connector Type	4 pin USB Type A, 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), R-SMA, RJ-45, SMA
Type	USB 2.0, WAN / LAN, antenna, management

ANTENNA

Antenna	External detachable
Antenna Form Factor	external detachable

CHASSIS

Built-in Device

GPS, LED panel

MISCELLANEOUS

Encryption Algorithm	256-bit SHA, 384-bit SHA-2, 512-bit SHA-2, AES, DES, MD5, Triple DES, WPA2-Enterprise
Color Category	black

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Min Operating Temperature	-22 °F
Max Operating Temperature	140 °F
Humidity Range Operating	5 – 95% (non-condensing)

MOBILE BROADBAND

Cellular Protocol

DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, WCDMA

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	5.3 in
Depth	4.4 in
Height	1.4 in
Weight	16.12 oz

CAPACITY

Type	concurrent IPSec VPN sessions
Value	5

SERVICE & SUPPORT DETAILS

Type	limited warranty
Full Contract Period	2 years

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9. Cradlepoint AER – wireless router:

GENERAL

Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Authentication Method	RADIUS, TACACS+
Authentication Method	RADIUS, TACACS+
Encryption Algorithm	DES, Triple DES, SHA, MD5, AES, 384-bit SHA-2, 256-bit SHA, 512-bit SHA-2
Routing Protocol	OSPF, RIP, BGP, VRRP, NHRP, static IP routing, GRE
Manufacturer	CradlePoint, Inc.

MODEM

Type	wireless cellular modem
Max Transfer Rate	300 Mbps
Cellular Protocol	DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, LTE, WCDMA

NETWORKING

Form Factor	desktop, rack-mountable
Type	wireless router
Connectivity Technology	wired, wireless
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Network / Transport Protocol	DNS, FTP, IPSec, L2TP, POP3, PPPoE, PPTP, SMTP
Features:	ALG support, DHCP client, DHCP relay, DHCP server, DNS proxy, GRE tunneling, IP address filtering, LLDP support, MAC address filtering, Quality of Service (QoS), RADIUS support, VLAN support, load balancing, power over Ethernet (PoE), reset button, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, UPnP, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Wireless Protocol	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Routing Protocol	BGP, GRE, NHRP, OSPF, RIP, VRRP, static IP routing
Remote Management Protocol	CLI, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, SSH, Telnet
Integrated Switch	13-port switch
Key Features	USB port

INTERFACE PROVIDED

Interface	Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, console
Qty	1, 2, 4, 9
Connector Type	4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, SMA
Type	USB 2.0, WAN / LAN, antenna, management

CHASSIS

Built-in Device

GPS

MISCELLANEOUS

Rack Mounting Kit	included
Encryption Algorithm	256-bit SHA, 384-bit SHA-2, 512-bit SHA-2, AES, DES, MD5, SHA, Triple DES
Height (Rack Units)	1 m
Color Category	black

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Min Operating Temperature	32 °F
Max Operating Temperature	122 °F
Humidity Range Operating	10 – 85% (non-condensing)

MOBILE BROADBAND

Cellular Protocol

DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, LTE, WCDMA

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	12.2 in
Depth	10.6 in
Height	1.8 in

CABLE DETAILS

Type	network cable
Included Qty	1

CAPACITY

Type	concurrent IPSec sessions
Value	40

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Conclusion:

That’s it for the list of Wi-Fi and routing devices based on latest LTE Advanced technology. We hope this post helps you to understand the basic functionality of LTE advanced technology and how various wireless devices utilize it. We hope this list of LTE advanced devices help you to choose the right product according to your requirements. For any further queries, request or suggestions, feel free to use the comment section below. Thank You!