Iball has launched a new mobile wifi router, Baton iB-W3GM072G. It is basically a 3G MiFi with a single SIM GSM Router, can connect up to 5 devices simultaneously. It complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards. While Baton iB-W3GM072G is a 3G product, but you can still use 2G SIM, where 3G services are not available. On the 3G network, iB-W3GM072G can deliver a high-speed data transmission rate up to 7.2Mbps DL (HSDPA) & 5.76Mbps UL (HSUPA). It is powered with 1300mAh Polymer Battery, working time 4 hrs on 3G and standby time 16 hrs. iB-W3GM072G LED display provides information about Network Signal, 2G/3G, Wi-Fi, SMS, and works as a Battery Indicator. On the Wi-Fi network, it is secured with WPA2-PSK Wireless security.
It has a microSD card slot, which is expandable up to 32GB. While a 3G WiFi router and 5 Wi-Fi devices are supported, one another user can still access the 3G data with a USB cable. It sports an inbuilt internal WiFi Antenna. Windows XP / Vista / 7/8 and Mac OS X 10.4.9 & Later, Up to X10.6.0 are supported. When Wi-Fi is enabled, you can access the internet on Android and Windows-based Phones & Tablets. Its dimension is only 87 x 47 x 13 mm.
The key features and specifications of Iball Baton iB-W3GM072G 3G MiFi GSM Router
1. Battery Charging : PC/ Laptop USB port charging or DC Power Adapter 5V, 750mA
2. 2G / 3G network standards :
HSDPA : Data transmission up to 7.2Mbps
HSUPA: Data transmission up to 5.76Mbps
UMTS : Data transmission up to 384Kbps
EDGE : Data transmission up to 237 Kbps
GPRS : Data transmission up to 85.6Kbps
3. 3G / 2G frequency bands :
HSPA / UMTS : 2100MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE : 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
4. Wi-Fi features :
Frequency Band : 2.4 GHz
802.11b/g : Up to 54Mbps
Data Transmission Speed : “802.11g : 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps, 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Encryption : WPA, WPA2 security, Encryption: AES, TKIP
SSID : iBall-Baton
Users connected : Max. up to 5 wifi connection & 1 USB wired access
WiFi Antenna : Internal Antenna
5. External Interface :
Micro USB : 1- Micro USB port for Charging
USIM/SIM Card Slot : 1- Slot
SD Card Slot : 1- Slot
6. Micro-SD Card : Max. up to 32GB support
7. Buttons : Power ON/OFF
8. Front LED Indicator : WiFi, Network, Signal, SMS & Battery
9. Supported Operating System :
Windows : Windows XP / Vista / 7/8
Mac : OS X 10.4.9 and Later, Up to X10.6.0
Phones & Tablet: Android & Windows Phone
10. Battery : 1300mAH Polymer Battery, Working time Max. 4 Hours (3G), Standby time 16 Hours, Charging time Approx. 3-4 Hours
11. Dimensions (Size) : 87 x 47 x 13 mm
12. Operation Temperature : 0 to 50℃
13. Operation Humidity : 10% to 90%
14. Storage Temperature : -10 to 60℃
15. Storage Humidity : 5% to 95%
Overall, Iball Baton iB-W3GM072G 3G MiFi GSM Router is a nice product. It is available in online market at Rs. 3100 only, which is not bad for this product. If not satisfied with Iball products then check out another router.