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CradlePoint engineers work closely with manufacturers of USB air cards and
ExpressCards to build drivers tailored specifically for their particular modem
implementation. This ability to control hardware and software at a fundamental, OS level
provides a number of benefits:
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Cleaner, leaner interface for faster start up
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Maximum compatibility/interoperability with the greatest number of USB air cards
and ExpressCards
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Peak efficiency with all carriers and signal types
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Optimum throughput for best-possible performance
Dynamic optimization for the greatest performance under changing
mobile broadband conditions
A WiPipe™-powered router is capable of identifying the wireless environment in which
it is deployed, and as the mobile environment changes from session to session, can
automatically self-configure for best performance. Not only can the WiPipe™ platform
determine a mobile broadband router's position within the carrier infrastructure and
provide information to the user as to changes in available service levels, it can also detect
interfering traffic in the immediate area and change its local broadcast configuration to
minimize interference and optimize throughput.
Load balancing optimized for 3G/4G mobile broadband
Load balancing for conventional broadband environments is often implemented through
hardware. But the special circumstances of mobile/3G/4G broadband routers require a
different approach. Some CradlePoint router models can accommodate up to three USB
air cards/ExpressCards connections (plus an Ethernet WAN connection). The WiPipe™
platform can load balance between the three mobile broadband sources, providing, in
effect, a single "aggregated stream" that maximizes throughput to a degree that no other
mobile/3G/4G broadband router can match.
Best-in-class Quality of Service features
The WiPipe™ platform incorporates high-end Quality of Service capabilities that are
typically found only in much more costly solutions. For example, other routers within the
class handle VoIP optimization by reserving a certain amount of the available bandwidth
strictly for VoIP packets at all times. That means that there is always less bandwidth
available for non-VoIP packets, even when there is no VoIP traffic.
On the other hand, the WiPipe™ platform offers dynamic optimization for VoIP packets.
This provides great voice quality and clarity for VoIP calls. But when there is no VoIP
traffic, other packets can take full advantage of the maximum available bandwidth. Even
under demanding conditions—for example simultaneous VoIP calls and streaming video,
a CradlePoint router can deliver the highest levels of service for both applications.
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