NodeMobile Data Hardware Options
NodeMobile Data offers you the choice of:
- a SIM-only service (choose a regular SIM, MicroSIM or NanoSIM); or
- a high performance 3G USB modem; or
- the freedom and flexibility of your own portable 3G/WiFi hotspot.
Power up your Apple iPad or iPad mini
If you have a 3G enabled Apple iPad, choose from any of our popular mobile broadband plans and select the 'MicroSIM' option when your order your NodeMobile service.
- Similarly, select the 'NanoSIM' option if you have an Apple iPad mini.
- Regular SIMs are also available, to suit other hardware.
- All SIMs are $10 plus a $5 delivery charge, Australia-wide.
3G USB modem
The Huawei E3131 is available for $0 on a 24 month contract; or $69 on a 1 month contract.
This is a 'dual band' 3G device, operating at both 900 MHz and 2100 MHz for extended coverage. It supports 3G protocols for high speed download (HSDPA-21) & upload (HSUPA-5.7).
- The actual speed that you obtain will vary depending on a number of factors, which are presented on our NodeMobile Data Performance page.
Other features:
- 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 standard 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 SIM included.
- $15 delivery charge, Australia-wide.
- 24 months warranty.
The modem simply connects to a USB interface on your laptop with the following specifications:
- Standard USB 2.0 interface (USB 3.0 also supported).
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2/3, Windows Vista SP1/2, Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7 with latest upgrades.
- 100 MB free hard disk space or above.
- 128 MB RAM or above.
You can also connect these modems via USB to a suitable broadband router. The E3131 has been successfully tested with the FRITZ!Box routers. For other broadband routers, please check for compatibility with the manufacturer prior to purchase.
External Antenna for 3G USB Modems
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 the Huawei E3131 or the MobiiHotspot 3G portable hotspot.
- It is also compatible with the previously sold ZTE MF652 or Huawei E169, E160E, E1762, E173, or E583C 3G USB modems.
- 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).
Other Hardware
Internode also continues to support the ZTE MF652 and Huawei E169, E160E, E583C, & E1762 3G modems purchased by NodeMobile customers prior to the release of the latest generation of hardware.
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 regular NodeMobile SIM for $10. A delivery charge of $5 applies, Australia-wide.
iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, etc) tethering is not currently supported on NodeMobile Data services.
