The X1 is the newest member of the GlobeSurfer family of wireless 3G routers, and essentially enables you to use your USB 3G Modem as a wireless access point:

Features

• Wi-Fi 802.11b,g and n (MIMO, 160Mbs) supported
• WEP, WPA, WPA2
• MAC blocking
• 2 Ethernet Ports
• 2 USB Ports (support for external USB NAS devices and USB printers)
• DHCP server
• Hidden LED’s displaying status
• Plug ’n Play, no software installation required

Installation & Configuration

The X1 could not be simpler to configure. No additional software is required; simply connect to the device via the Ethernet port and open a web browser.
By default the XI will have an IP address of 192.168.1.1 and the built-in DHCP server is enabled, so once you have connected to the unit and your PC has been assigned an IP address, within your web browser connect to http://192.168.1.1

You will be prompted to log into the unit, by default both the username and password are 'admin'. The following window will be displayed:

Select the option to run through the configuration Wizard:

Click Next:

Select your desired language and time zone and click Next:

Select whether your wish to use the device as a 3G modem, or a wireless extension of your DSL modem (in this example I am using the X1 as a 3G modem). Click Next:

Enter the APN (Access Point Name) details of your cellular provider's 3G service:

Vodafone - internet
Orange - orangeinternet
O2 - mobile.o2.co.uk
T-Mobile - general.t-mobile.uk
Three - three.co.uk
BT Mobile - btmobile.bt.com

Click Next:

Enter the desired wireless SSID you wish the device to have as well as an wireless encryption settings. Click Finish, the device has now been configured:

You can now connect your USB 3G modem to the X1, which will attempt to initiate a connection to the Internet based on the settings you provided.

Clicking on the Advanced Mode link at the top of the screen provides access to the X1's firewall, router and administration tools, enabling you to configure additional user accounts, parental controls, port and IP forwarding settings, etc:

The X1 also has an SMS Manager application that enables you to manage the text messages stored on the SIM card within your USB Modem:

Compatible devices

At the time of writing, the X1 has been successfully tested with the following devices:

Option

• Icon 210
• Icon 225
• Icon 315
• Icon 322
• Icon 401
• Icon 431
• Icon 451
• Icon 452
• Icon 505
• Icon 505M
• Icon 515M

Huawei

• e160E
• e169
• e169G
• e170
• e172
• e176
• e180
• e220
• e1552
• e1750
• K3565
• K3715
• K3520

Sierra Wireless

• Compass 885
• Compass 889

Ericsson

• MD400G

ZTE

• MF628
• MF627
• MF636
• MF637
• K3520-Z

Alcatel

• OneTouch X200

BandLuxe

• C270
• C170
• C120

CMotech

• C210

You can find out more information on the Option web site here: http://www.option.com/en/products/products/wireless-routers/x1/about/#start, or by ringing Brightpoint on 0870 849 0225

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