The Wavemaker 5G series is a recent line of 5G routers from Inseego.
Inseego is a very well-known company in the mobile cellular space, one that is most associated with manufacturing mobile hotspot devices.
But Inseego is expanding its product lineup with an eye toward the enterprise market and also offers a line of "Wavemaker" enterprise-focused 5G gateways and routers.
Though the Wavemaker line targets enterprises and small businesses, some nomads might find the features and price appealing.
Product Variations
FX3100
The Inseego FX3100 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 chipset and uses the same modem as the M3000 series of mobile hotspot devices. Note that while this device does have 2x external antenna ports, the ports only support a limited range of cellular frequencies (1700-2700 MHz and 3300-4200 MHz) which means no low-band long-range cellular frequencies are supported.
Specifications
- Models:
- FX3100 (T-Mobile or US Cellular Models)
- FX3110 (Multi-carrier model)
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 64
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x TS-9 (Supports a limited frequency range)
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 2x WAN/LAN 1 Gbps
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon X62
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile
- FX3110 - North America Multi-Carrier Model:
- 5G Bands: n2, n5, n7, n12, n25, n30, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 29, 30, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71
- T-Mobile Model:
- 5G Bands: n2, n5, n7, n12, n25, n26, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 26, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71
- US Cellular Model:
- 5G Bands: n2, n5, n7, n12, n25, n26, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 26, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, US Cellular
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO internal, 2x2 External
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4 Gbps Down / 700 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x download and upload - low and mid-band can be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 19 (max Theoretical Speed: 1.2 Gbps Down / 316 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x TS-9 ports
- SIM Slots: Dual SIM, (2) 4FF Nano
- Dimensions: 2 x 3 x 6.3 inches
- Other Ports: No
- Power Source: 12v
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Remote Management
- Retail Price: $350 - $890
FX2000/FX2000e
Wavemaker FX2000/FX2000e
The Wavemaker FX2000 comes in two varieties - the standard FX2000 and the FX2000e. The only difference is that the FX2000e version has two SIM slots that can auto-switch from one SIM to another when a connection goes down.
In terms of form-factor and utility, this model is akin to a large mobile hotspot device, only lacking an internal battery.
Specifications
- Model: FX2000, FX2000e
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 30
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x2 MU-MIMO
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 1x Gigabit LAN
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX55
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n46, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n83
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
- 4G/3G: HSPA+/UMTS
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO internal, 2x2 External
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4 Gbps Down / 700 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x download and upload - low and mid band can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-22 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gps Down / 316 Mps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x TS-9 ports
- SIM Slots: 1x Nano (FX2000), 2x Nano (FX2000e)
- Dimensions: 6.3 x 2.8 x 2.4 inches
- Other Ports: No
- Power Source: 12v
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Remote Management
- Retail Price: $699.00-$799.00 (FX2000 is $399.99 at UScellular)
FG2000/FG2000e
Wavemaker FG2000/FG2000e
This is a bigger cousin to the FX2000 that includes different features in a similar-looking, but larger, design.
Like the FX models, FG2000 is single-SIM and the FG2000e is dual-SIM.
Specifications
- Model: FG2000, FG2000e
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 128
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas: 2x2 MU-MIMO
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 4x - 1x Gigabit WAN and 3x LAN (1x 5 Gbps and 2x 1 Gbps)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX55
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n46, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n83
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
- 4G/3G: HSPA+/UMTS
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO internal, 2x2 external
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4 Gbps Down / 700 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x download and upload - low and mid band can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-22 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gps Down / 316 Mps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x TS9 Antenna Ports
- SIM Slots: 1x Nano (FG2000), 2x Nano (FG2000e)
- Dimensions: 9 x 3 x 6.8 inches
- Other Ports: 1x RJ-11 port for VoLTE voice phones (this port is not currently enabled but will be activated in a future firmware release)
- Power Source: 12v
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Remote Management
- Retail Price: FG2000 - $539.99 | FG2000e - $999.99
FW2000
Wavemaker FW2000
This model is intended to act as an outdoor mounted cellular gateway/CPE to feed a 5G cellular connection to an indoor router via a 5Gbps Ethernet port. The router is housed in a panel-shaped IP67-rated housing that is completely self-contained. The housing includes four tuned high-gain omnidirectional cellular antennas to provide 4x4 MIMO for the router.
Specifications
- Model: FW2000
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router: No
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon X55
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- 5G mmWave Bands: No
- 5G Sub-6 Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n46, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n83
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
- 4G/3G: HSPA+/UMTS
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4.14 Gbps Down / 660 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x download and upload - low and mid band can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-22 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gps Down / 316 Mps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: None
- SIM Slots: 1x Nano
- Dimensions: 17 x 15.75 x 2.8 inches
- Other Ports: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (PoE)
- Power Source: PoE
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Special Features: Remote Management
- Retail Price: $1299.00
S2000e
Wavemaker S2000e Industrial Gateway
The S2000e is designed to be a cellular 5G gateway to provide connectivity for vehicles or for remote and high-temperature locations like server rooms or factories. The wide temperature range means it can also be installed outdoors in a weatherproof enclosure. It does not have any Wi-Fi capability.
Specifications
- Model: S2000e
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas: 2x2 MU-MIMO
- Wi-Fi as WAN: No
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 1x 5 Gbps
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon X55
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T and T-Mobile
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n46, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n83
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
- 4G/3G: HSPA+/UMTS
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4.2 Gbps Down / 1.3 Gbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x download and upload - low and mid band can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-22 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gps Down / 316 Mps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 6x SMA - ports are frequency tuned
- SIM Slots: 2x Nano
- Dimensions: 7.9 x 3.1 x 1.8 inches
- Other Ports: No
- Power Source: PoE or a 4-pin GPIO connector for AC or DC power
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Remote Management
- Retail Price: $799.00
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