Obsolete: WebWatch WCT by Shakespeare (Mobile Router | Long-Range Wi-Fi | TV Antenna)

This Product Discontinued or Obsolete

While current owners of this device or plan may continue to find performance to be adequate for the foreseeable tech-future, we do not recommend upgrading to or purchasing it. 

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Shakespeare's WebWatch WCT is an all-in-one marine-focused product that combines a cellular modem, mobile router, Wi-Fi Extender, GPS and HDTV Antenna in a single package.

You control the connections through a web browser, iPhone or Android app.

Specifications

• Model Number: WCT-1
• Router Specs:
  • # of Connected Devices: 32
  • Wi-Fi Router: Yes
    • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: Yes
    • 5GHz Wi-Fi: No
    • Wi-Fi-as-WAN: Yes
    • Guest Wi-Fi Network: ??
  • USB Tethering Support: No
  • Ethernet Ports: 1 (LAN)
• Cellular Modem Specs:
  • Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T
    LTE Bands: B2/B4/B5/B17
    2G/3G: B2/B4/B5
  • LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
  • LTE Performance Category: Category 3
  • (Max Theoretical Speed: 100 Mbps Down / 50Mbps Up)
  • Cellular Antenna Ports: No
  • SIM Card Type: Mini (2FF)
• Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 14 inches
• Power Source: DC12V/24V
• Outdoor Rated: Yes
• Special Features:
  • HDTV Antenna
  • GPS
• Retail Price: $900

Review & Testing Status

We have not tested any hardware from Shakespeare yet.

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