The RG2100 series of 5G mobile hotspots by Franklin Wireless are entry-level 5G devices using the Qualcomm X62 5G cellular modem.
Franklin Wireless is an established electronics company that makes mobile hotspots, routers and IoT cellular devices.
Product Variations
The RG2100 series of mobile hotspots utilize the same basic architecture and have the same features, but support different cellular bands depending on the model and carrier it's designed for.
- JEXtream RG2100 - T-Mobile version sold by T-Mobile. Also made for Metro by T-Mobile for the T-Mobile network.
- A50 (RG2102) - AT&T version sold by AT&T.
For the detailed specifications of these models, explore the tabs below.
RG2100 - T-Mobile
The JEXtream RG2100 hotspot is made by Franklin Wireless for T-Mobile. It is also available through Metro by T-Mobile and The Calyx Institute.
It's a 5G hotspot using an X62 modem with Wi-Fi 6 capability.
Specifications
- Model Number: RG2100
- # of Connected Devices: 20
- Control Panel and Default Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Modem Chipset: Qualcomm X62
- Supported Networks and Bands: T-Mobile
- 5G Sub-6GHz: n25, n41, n66, n71, n77
- 5G mmWave: Not Specified
- LTE: 2, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41, 48, 66, 71
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Not Specified
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: Not Specified
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Not Specified (likely Cat-18 or Cat-19)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes, 5x
- MIMO Support: 4x4 internal
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Battery:
- Claimed Battery Life: Not Specified
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: No
- Battery Part #: ICQ037NA
- Battery Purchase: Not Specified
- Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.3 x 0.74 inches
- SIM Card Type: Nano
- Retail Price: $198.00
A50 (RG2102) - AT&T
Specifications
- Model Number: RG2102
- # of Connected Devices: 20
- Control Panel and Default Password:
- Address: http://mobile.hotspot or 192.168.10.1
- Password: admin
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Modem Chipset: Qualcomm X62
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T
- 5G Sub-6GHz: n2, n5, n12, n14, n30, n66, n77
- 5G mmWave: Not Specified
- LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 48, 66
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Not Specified
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: Not Specified
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Not Specified (likely Cat-18 or Cat-19)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes, 5x
- MIMO Support: 4x4 internal
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Battery:
- Claimed Battery Life: 24 hours
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: No
- Battery Part #: ICQ037NA
- Battery Purchase: Not Specified
- Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.3 x 0.74 inches
- SIM Card Type: Nano
- Retail Price: $209.99
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