Not many people we know would choose to be in a precarious position without Internet access for a span of more than a few hours. But like it or not, the cable or DSL service we put our faith in for that constant connection is not perfect. There are times where the forces of nature transform our point of broadband access into a barren graveyard of non-existent connection for a period of time that goes beyond what we deem acceptable– and when we’re in the middle of something no less. Though we rely on our providers to expedite the repair process when something as unforeseen as a tornado has left us without service and feeling like we are in a 19th century log cabin, it doesn’t mean we have to give up all hope of updating our blogs, checking our Facebook page or running our businesses.
While the cable company tells you it’ll be a few days before they come around to look at the problem, you can use the opportunity to prove just how non-vital their services are– provided you’ve got a mobile broadband modem and the Cradlepoint MBR 1000 Mobile Broadband N Router.
By hooking up the MBR 1000 to both your DSL/Cable router and your mobile hotspot, your online activity can carry on uninterrupted– even if you’re downloading some serious files at the point of service outage. There’s no switch fiddling or lag time necessary to activate the crossover thanks to WiPipe technology. On the downside, you might not even notice your DSL has taken a dive- which could also be viewed as the upside.
