Kyocera Wireless today announced the retail launch of its KR1 Mobile Router. The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router takes a single CDMA2000 1x Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) broadband connection and creates a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot for multiple PCs using 802.11g technology to deliver download speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps. A universal accessory, the KR1 Mobile Router can be powered by any PCMCIA card using EV-DO 3G wireless technology, including the Kyocera Passport KPC650 EV-DO PC card, or by most USB-enabled EV-DO handsets.

"The KR1 Mobile Router is the logical extension to our tremendously successful Passport KPC650 PC card," Jim Kelly, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "We know many businesses utilize remote or temporary workers and work sites. The KR1 Mobile Router enables these businesses to quickly set up and share a broadband wide-area connection beyond the home office in any remote or mobile environment with a cellular signal."

Kyocera Wireless developed the KR1 Mobile Router in conjunction with D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for businesses and consumers. It will carry the D-Link brand on its front housing.

For many applications, the KR1 Mobile Router can eliminate the need for high-cost and fixed DSL or cable connections. Ideal for small- and medium-sized businesses, enterprises or household use, the KR1 Mobile Router provides strong security controls, such as 128-bit WEP encryption and an advanced firewall for protection against viruses, hacking and identity theft.

Measuring 21.5cm x 13.5cm x 2.3cm and weighing 453 grams, the KR1 Mobile Router includes an easy-to-use configuration wizard and Web-based device management using Internet Explorer 6, Netscape Navigator 6 and other JAVA-enabled browsers.

Features

• Broadband connectivity with a 1xEV-DO PC card or phone with tethered data capability enables you to set up a WiFi hotspot virtually anywhere.
• Universal compatibility means you can enjoy flexible, improved coverage with any 1xEV-DO PC card or phone with tethered data capability.
• Multiple users can share a high-speed connection with rates up to 2.4 Mbps (typical download speed of 400-700 Kpbs).
• Browser-based configuration and easy set-up wizard makes it simple to get connected quickly.
• Smooth migration to future 1xEV-DO releases 
• Industry leading firewall gives you a secure network and peace of mind
• Built-in 10/100 Mbps switch with four Ethernet ports connects multiple computers or other networked devices
• DHCP server enables all networked computers to automatically receive IP addresses
• WPA-PSK (WiFi protected access with Pre-Shared Key) enables users to easily set up and manage a secured WLAN.
• Access Control allows you to manage users on the network
• Supports NAT with VPN pass-through, providing added security
• User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities
• Operations in the 2.4 GHz frequency range
• Uses OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology