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Product Overview and Description:
The Power of Internet in your Car
AutoNet Mobile is the first wireless Internet Service Provider designed for your car. The AutoNet Mobile in car router will turn your car into a WiFi hotspot, allowing multiple passengers to connect their own WiFi enabled gadgets to the Internet at the same time. It makes having Internet in your car easier than ever as AutoNet provides both the in-car router and the monthly Internet service.
With AutoNet Mobile, you can connect to the Internet in your car when you want, wherever you are. With its patent-pending TRU Technology, the AutoNet Mobile Router is designed to keep you and your family from losing connection to the nation's fastest 3G network even when you are traveling between cell towers, through tunnels, and in areas of poor signal. The router's sleek form factor was designed to be easily installed in the trunk of your car or the cargo area of your SUV so that it's out of your way and provides you with the best Wi-Fi signal possible.
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AutoNet Mobile WiFi Router Features and Specifications:
- Mounts easily anywhere in the car (recommended location is the trunk)
- Huge coverage area! Click here for the coverage map.
- Uses Verizon Wireless Broadband service backbone, the nations #1 3G broadband network for coverage and speed!
- Allows multiple laptops, PDAs, phones, PSPs, etc to connect silmultaneously
- Share high-speed broadband Internet access plus files and printers among multiple computers, with or without wires
- Average speeds of 400Kbps to 800Kbps
- No special software needed
- Plug-and-Play setup makes wireless configuration secure and simple
- Service Subscription required. Service starting at $29/month
- Capable of up to 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption
- Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) features ensure that your connections are secure
- VPN passthrough
- Wireless-G networking allows enhanced data transfer speeds while maintaining worry-free compatibility with 802.11b networks
- Compatible with 802.11 a/b/g
- Works with any operating system including Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris
- Supports any Wi-Fi enabled device including PCs, Macs, PDAs, PSPs, POS Systems, and remote Security
- Other search terms: AS-BLKMT-01, ASWHTPLS01
- Dimensions (not including antennas): 7"D x 8-1/2"W x 1-1/2"H
- Authorized Internet Dealer
- 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
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Service Details:
Not only does AutoNet provide the router you need to connect to the Internet while in the car, but they also provide the monthly service. AutoNet Mobile patented technology allows for uninterrupted connectivity while the car is in motion. The router runs over both 3G and 2.5G cellular data networks to give you the fastest and most expansive coverage the US. Click here to see the Autonet coverage map.
AutoNet Mobile has two monthly data plans to accommodate your needs. The $29 monthly plan includes 1GB of data per month and the $59 monthly plan includes 5GB of data per month. See the chart below to find out what plan you need:
When you purchase the AutoNet WiFi router from Sonic Electronix, great customer service is just a phone call away. AutoNet Mobile has centralized customer service and provides support for the router and the network in one local call center. If you have any questions about your service, router, or billing, one of their friendly associates will be happy to troubleshoot for you over the phone. If you ever need to send the router back for warranty purposes, our team at Sonic Electronix can help you expedite the process and get your router repaired or exchanged quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Will AutoNet Mobile work with my existing cell phone carrier?
AutoNet Mobile is an Internet Service Provider and does not work with your existing carrier. You will need to subscribe to the AutoNet service in order to take advantage of having a Wi-Fi hotspot in your car.
How fast is it?
Download speeds up to 800K/second.
Does AutoNet Mobile provide a secure connection?
Your Wi-Fi connection is secured with WEP encryption, MAC address restriction or WAN port restriction. Also supports VPN pass-through.
How much is it per month?
AutoNet Mobile service starts at $29 monthly.
What OS do I need?
AutoNet Mobile is compatible with all Operating Systems that support Wi-Fi including Windows, OSX, Linux and Solaris.
Which devices will work with AutoNet Mobile?
Any Wi-Fi enable device will work with AutoNet Mobile including: desktops, laptops, Macs, PDAs, servers, PSPs, iPhones and more!
Do I need special software to use AutoNet Mobile?
Special software is not needed to use AutoNet Mobile. Simply connect your Wi-Fi device to AutoNet Mobile, launch your web browser and surf.
Do I need to have an exterior antenna installed on my car?
Additional antennas are not required to use AutoNet Mobile. The In-Car Router already has an antenna.
What is the connection range for AutoNet Mobile?
Typically, you can connect from up to 100 feet away. This means that a friend *could* be driving behind you and connect (if you provide the wireless password key). We have tested it at Sonic Electronix and found that it works, but we recommend all users are passengers in the vehicle with the router for optimal use.
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Package Contents:
- AutoNet mobile Wi-Fi router
- Wiring harness
- Owners manual
- Quick start guide
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What Others are Saying:
"Anything that connects to WiFi will work." (Jonathan Blum from WIRED magazine)
"...AutoNet Mobile can turn your car into a rolling Wi-fi HotSpot." (Fortune Magazine)
"My kids love road trips now because they stay connected with friends online." (Betsy B. from The Washington Post)
"A shining example of go-anywhere, do-anything internet is the Autonet mobile Wi-Fi router." (MSNBC)
"You can do anything you want with a WiFi device that you could do anywhere else." (Paul Hochman from FOX Business)
Check out this guide to learn how to install an
Autonet mobile router.
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I purchased the autonet after doing massive amounts of research on it for my parents. They have an RV and travel frequently across the country and always like to be connected to the internet to keep up with emails and see what places of interest there are whereever the road takes them. They couldn't be happier with the product. Set up wasn't the easiest at first but once they got in touch with a customer service rep and he walked my father through the set up they have never had another problem. They never lost service and stream music and home videos we send them of their grandchildren when they're away. this is the perfect gift for people like my parents that are full time travelers love the internet. I would recommend this product to anybody who is a traveler and hates to be out of touch. Well worth the money. Just ask my parents....
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The Autonet works better than my satellite dish when used with a cell phone repeater. We live in a cellular dead zone in Southern Colorado, if you don't have local cell service, it is really hard to get a signal.
Our Autonet picks up and keeps the connection 90% of the time when used in a remote location and 100% of the time when used in an area with better 3G reception.
We adapted ours (not recommended by Autonet) so it can be used inside with 110 plug in or with a car adapter - we easily connect 2 laptops with no problems.
My business is internet based, so having 24/7 reliability is a MUST and Autonet delivers!
I just hope they come out with a manufacturer adapted unit that allows the stationary and portable options we integrated into our unit.
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Easy to install, good connectivity. I purchased it for my kids to stay connected while on road. I received pictures, e-mails. Only in remote areas (mountains etc) was no connection. Otherwise, no regrets. Money well spent.
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We are full time RV'rs. With autonet we are now able to use our Lap top nearly everywhere we may go. Many RV Parks provide internet service if we go to their clubhouse, these systems usually are so loaded up that downloads are very slow!. With autonet we're now able to get faster connects without having to leave the comfort of our RV, anytime, day or night. As we travel we can also plug in if necessary to google maps etc..
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We 1/2 time in an RV. WiFi at RV parks just plain usually suck. This is a great solution for up to 5 people to have a connection.
My technical issues with them have been handled with exceptional and professional care.
I just changed out the antennas and WOW! Signal strength and speed has doubled.
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