3G & Wireless Vehicle Routers

A 3G vehicle router is a reliable way of connecting our computers to the internet, and routers with wireless functionality can also allow Wi-Fi enabled laptops or PDAs to access the internet from within the vehicle. 

A vehicle based wireless router can let any Wi-Fi equipped laptop, PDA or mobile phone access the internet from within the vehicle while travelling. Multiple devices can connect to the router at the same time, allowing several laptops or PDAs to access the router’s internet connection simultaneously. Devices on the network can also communicate directly with each other, so that network tasks such as file and print sharing can be carried out.


High speed internet access will be available whenever the vehicle is within a 3G area (as most major cities and motorways in the UK are), but lower speed internet connectivity is still maintained outside 3G areas wherever there is a mobile phone signal. 

   Laptops can connect to the vehicle wi-fi network


The routers we supply are high quality, robust devices that include built-in technology to maintain a persistent and reliable 3G internet connection wherever possible.  The routers automatically connect to the internet as soon as they are powered on, and once installed should never need to be physically accessed.

 

Router Versions

We provide the following vehicle routers, all of which include built-in HSPA modems that are unlocked, and can be used on any worldwide network that uses HSPA, UMTS, EDGE or GPRS technologies:

Intelligent Gateway:

Does not include Wi-Fi connectivity and provides internet connectivity via an Ethernet port.  This device is ideal for connecting a single vehicle PC to the internet.

 

Pricing: from £420.00 ex VAT (if purchased with a PC)

 

 
Wi-Fi Router:

Includes Wi-Fi and 2 x Ethernet ports.  This router is normally used to provide internet access to laptops and PDAs, but can also provide internet access to other devices, like a vehicle PC, via Ethernet.  Full specifications are detailed below. 

 

Pricing: from £550.00 ex VAT (if purchased with a PC)

 

 
Dual-SIM
Wi-Fi Router:

Includes Wi-Fi, 4 x Ethernet ports and dual SIM card slots for mobile network failover.  This router is normally used to provide internet access to laptops and PDAs, but can also provide internet access to other devices, like a vehicle PC, via Ethernet.  The built-in modem accepts 2 SIM cards from different networks, and if the primary network is unavailable the modem automatically switches to the backup network to maintain 3G connectivity.  

 

Pricing: from £675.00 ex VAT (if purchased with a PC)

 

 

  
Wi-Fi Router Specifications

  • HSPA (HSUPA & HSDPA), UMTS, EDGE and GPRS network technologies
  • Wi-Fi 802.11g Access Point
  • Supports up to 10 simultaneous Wi-Fi devices
  • WEP, WPA, WPA2 Personal & Enterprise Wi-Fi Encryption (TKIP & AES encryption schemes)
  • MAC Address Filtering
  • Configurable DHCP Server
  • NAT
  • WWAN IP Pass-through
  • Static or DHCP IP Address Assignment
  • Port Forwarding
  • Outbound Port Restrictions
  • DMZ Host
  • IPsec VPN Client
  • VPN Pass-through
  • GRE Tunneling
  • Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall
  • Input voltage: 7-20V DC
  • 2 x Ethernet LAN ports
  • SIM card slot
  • LED indicators for 3G status, modem status, signal status and Ethernet status
  • 2 x SMA connectors for Wi-Fi antennas (half wave dipole antennas supplied for internal use)
  • 2 x SMA connectors for 3G antennas (half wave dipole antennas supplied for internal use, external bumper antenna optional)

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    We provide vehicle routers either as hardware only or fully installed...


    Non-installed

     

    		  
    The router is supplied parts-only, without installation.    


    Installed

     


    The router is professionally installed into your vehicle, with all the equipment located out of sight and the router’s power supply hard wired to your vehicle’s electrical system. Perfect for situations where the router does not need to be regularly transferred to another vehicle and a professional look is needed, for example chauffeur driven car companies.

     

    We can optionally install a 3-way switch in a discrete location in the vehicle so that you can choose when the router turns on and off. The 3 choices are:

    • Powers on and off with vehicle ignition (recommended)
    • Permanently turned off
    • Permanently turned on

    Please contact us for an installation quote, either at our offices in Bristol or on-site at your location. 

     

    External Antennas

    Please note that for some vehicles, especially those with tinted windows, it may be necessary for us to install a discreet external antenna, mounted on the inside of the rear bumper, in order to ensure optimum reception.  Additional charges apply for external antennas.

     

     

    How it works (Wi-Fi versions)

    Connecting to the vehicle's router is just as easy as connecting to any other wireless network. The laptop owner simply uses Windows' built-in wireless networking utility to search for nearby networks, and then chooses the vehicle network from the list that appears.

    Connecting to the vehicle wi-fi network is easy

    The router will initially be supplied with open access, allowing any Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to the network, but WEP or WPA(2) encryption can easily be activated so that a pass code is required before a device can connect.

    To order a 3G or wireless router for your vehicle, or if you want more information, please contact us.