NodeMobile Data offers you the choice of two 3G USB modems:

• The Huawei E160E is available free on a 24 month contract; or $99 on a 1 month contract. It supports high speed downloads with HSDPA.
• For professional and business use, the E1762 is an enhanced HSDPA modem, delivering higher upload speeds via HSUPA. This device is $50 on a 24 month contract or $149 on a 1 month contract.
  

These modems simply connect to a USB interface on a laptop with the following specifications:

• Standard USB 2.0 interface
• Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.3.7 or above.
• 100 MB free hard disk space or above.
• 128 MB RAM or above.

You can also connect these modems via USB cable to a suitable broadband router - such as the Billion 7404VGP-X, available from Internode.

Features of the E160E and E1762 3G Modems

• E160E - 3G & 3.5G HSDPA; with support for download speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps (typically an average of 512 kbps - 1.5 Mbps can be expected).
• E1762 - 3G & 3.5G HSDPA and HSUPA; with support for download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (typically an average of 512 kbps - 2 Mbps can be expected), and also higher upload speeds (up to 2 Mbps).

These are 3G dual band devices, operating at both 900 MHz and 2100 MHz for extended coverage. Other common features include:

• 2G & 2.5G GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 850, 900, 1800 & 1900 MHz; so you can automatically access these networks when outside 3G coverage zones.
• Plug & Play modem drivers included on USB stick for current Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Text Messaging - includes a convenient SMS application (Windows operating system only) - send text messages from your laptop for 25 cents each.
• MicroSD Card Slot for onboard memory (the MicroSD card is not included, but these are widely available from electronics retailers).
• NodeMobile Data USIM included.
• $15 delivery charge, Australia-wide.
• 12 months warranty.

External Antennas

For customers requiring NodeMobile Data in areas of low 3G signal strength, we recommend the Panorama TCLIP2 3G Mobile Broadband Antenna. Detailed product information is available from the Panorama Antennas website.

The TCLIP2 connects directly to the antenna port on a Huawei E169, E160E or E1762 3G USB modem. If you are using a different type of modem, please note the antenna has a 'CRC9' connector type.

Conveniently the antenna can be either desk mounted, or clipped to your laptop. Simple to use and remarkably effective, these antennas are only $29.95 (plus $10 delivery Australia-wide).

Buy a Panorama TCLIP2 antenna from the Internode online store.

Other Hardware

Internode also continues to support the E169 modems purchased by NodeMobile customers during the initial launch of NodeMobile Data. The E169 is no longer available - the E160E and E1762 replace the E169.

We do not provide support for any other hardware used with a NodeMobile Data service.

Note that the Huawei E220 3G modem and E960 3G router are approved for connection; however Internode does not provide support for these devices. They do not operate at the 'regional' 3G frequency of 900 MHz, and so are not recommended for customers requiring high speed regional connectivity.

However if you have such a device, and the lack of regional high speed connections is not an issue, you can simply purchase a NodeMobile USIM ($25) to enable your mobile broadband service.

iPhone tethering is not currently supported on NodeMobile Data services.