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I bought a 2372 to replace an AT&T Quicksilver that was a pain to configure on a Mac. By contrast, the MiFi is a breeze for any WiFi capable device to use.
Some minor issues that should be mentioned:
1. The battery door is currently the subject of a recall. The issue is that the door is difficult enough to remove that some folks have resorted to using tools and/or being too aggressive, resulting in damage to the battery.
2. The access point puts you on a shared private network, and access to the Internet is via NAT. This is a standard configuration for sharing an Internet connection, but the router on the MiFi unfortunately does not support either uPnP or NAT-PMP, which means that Back-to-my-Mac won't be able to reach devices behind a MiFi, and other software like VoIP or video chat may have trouble.
3. If you have a DHCP Client ID configured on your machine, the built-in router won't respond to DHCP requests.
These are fairly minor points, far outweighed by the idea of being able to share a WAN connection with 5 devices where public WiFi is unavailable. And WHAT a connection! In testing with speedtest.net, I've been able to see speeds north of 3 megabits per second downlink and 1.5 megabits up! When it's at its best, it's truly like having a mobile DSL connection. Of course, there are spots where the coverage is not as good as that - that's simply the nature of mobile connectivity.
When you connect the device up to a computer with USB, unfortunately the WiFi becomes unavailable, and the device reverts to being a standard USB modem. This can be a problem if you want to charge the device from a computer and share it at the same time. You could work around this if you wish by modifying a USB cable to cut the two data pins leaving the power pins intact, as the mere presence of USB power does not, by itself, turn off WiFi access.
The built-in MicroSD slot is a nice touch. When you're using the device with WiFi, access to the card is via a web-based interface. When you connect the device up with USB, it shows up as a USB disk, as you'd expect. The best use I've made of this is that I loaded the Mac drivers for the USB side of the device and the user guide in a card and stuck that in, so they'd be handy if needed.
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Product Description
MiFi 2372 intelligent mobile hotspot for HSPA networks with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.76 Mbps (*Data speeds may be limited by network support and/or operating conditions), optimized for North America and capable of sharing 3G Internet connection between 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices.
World wide compatibilityRequires a SIM card with activated data plan. Operates virtually anywhere in the world with multiple frequency band operation in HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS providing high speed mobile Internet access.
Compatible with AT&T, Bell, Rogers, Telus, Movistar, Telcel, etc.
NOT compatible with T-Mobile USA and CDMA/EVDO operators, including Verizon and Sprint.
Connect up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devicesAllows up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices to simultaneously connect to the Internet.
Easily fits in the palm of your handSleek and tiny, MiFi is perfect for on-the-go connectivity.
Integrated high-capacity microSDHC slotProvides expandable storage capacity of up to 16GB, allowing access from all connected devices over Wi-Fi.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #8269 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Novatel Wireless
- Model: MiFi 2372
Features
- Factory unlocked
- 7.2 Mbps download and 5.76 Mbps upload for 3G HSPA networks
- Connect up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices
- Easily fits in the palm of your hand
- Integrated high-capacity microSDHC slot
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