Top pocket WiFi data cards

These days, almost all devices come with Wi-Fi connection that offers super fast internet experience for the users. When any Wi-Fi enabled device is connected with a Wi-Fi data card, it enhances the internet experience even more. The Wi-Fi data card enables the users to access Internet wirelessly in almost any location where your carrier provides coverage, that too with amazing high connectivity speed. As a result, you can access the internet anywhere and anytime without depending on any type of wired connection or a Wi-Fi hotspot. You just need a data plan subscription from the wireless carrier to use this Wi-Fi data card. A number of Wi-Fi data cards from different brands are available in the market. The best five among them is given below that provides better features for a reasonable price.

1, Micromax 400R (MiFi) Datacard

The 3G-enabled Wi-Fi pocket data card offers really fast internet browsing with amazing Wi-Fi signal strength. This data card is able to share the Wi-Fi network with up to five devices located with in the range of 10 meters radius and one USB device. It is quite a portable device with dimension measuring just 95.5 x 51 x 14.8 mm and weighing a mere 60 g. It is compatible with devices running on Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP2 and above), and Mac OS X 10.4.9 or higher. The connectivity and browsing speeds is also very impressive as the Class 10 GPRS can provide a maximum speed of 85.6 Kbps.

It also offers an HSDPA downloading speed of up to 7.2 Mbps and up to 384 Kbps for UMTS (3G). An added exciting feature of this data card is of the class 12 EDGE technology that provides a speed of 237 Kbps. The data card also supports a memory card slot because of which the users can access their MicroSD cards. Hence, the device enables the users to store data and carry it in their pocket to wherever they want. It is powered by a 1500mAH lion Battery which offers around 4 hours of working time and a stand by time of 20 hours. The Micromax 400R is available in the market for a decent price of Rs. 2700.

2, Huawei E560

Huawei E560 is one of the most popular Wi-Fi data cards available in the market. It supports five Wi-Fi devices, making it a perfect internet device for small and medium sized businesses and families. The feature which makes the Huawei E560 different and superior from other data cards is that this Huawei product is an 802.11n WiFi device which offers faster speeds than Wi-Fi. The device provides download speed of 1.3 Mbps (Indoor), 3.8 Mbps (Outdoor), or 7.2 Mbps on HSDPA. It comes with USB 2.0 connectivity and works on Balong 210a chipset. The users can also use this data card as storage device as it offers up to 32 GB of storage capacity with the help of microSD card.

The device measuring 95.5 x 48.6 x 14.1 mm is light in weight too, as it weighs 80 g only. The data card works with both 2G as well as 3G SIM cards which clearly shows that the device is compatible with nearly all network operators. It also sports an OLED display that shows all vital info such as the network, signal strength, battery power level, etc. The device supports all higher versions of Windows including Windows XP and also Mac Operating System. The battery used in the device is of capacity 1500 mAh, offering about 5 hours of working time and around 280 hours of stand by time. The approximate price of the Huawei E560 data card is Rs. 4500.

3, Lava MiFi Router W150

The pocket wireless Wi-Fi data card named W150 is a very useful device for internet users. It comes with huge set of features. One of the best features of W150 is its multi user support. It can connect up to 32 users on local LAN. With WiFi 802.11n, this data card can offer high connectivity speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Moreover, it works on almost all Operating Systems like Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP (SP2 and above), Mac OS X 10.4.9 – 10.6.0, Android 1.6, Android 2.1, and Android 2.2. Another good part of this device is that it supports both EVDO and 3G Dongles.

The W150 Wi-Fi router from Lava looks very stylish with highly glossy surface. To protect this surface from scratches and dust, the manufacturer has built a protective sleeve around the surface. So, without any fear, you can take this device along with you while travelling. There is a LED Indicator in the device which displays some important info such as network mode, signal strength, power, battery level, and Wi-Fi. Additionally, the device has a 2300 mAh battery, when fully charged it can give continuous access to the internet for up to 4 hours. Hence, the Lava W150 is the perfect choice for all those people who are frequent travelers or those who want to share single internet connection between several wireless devices. To own this remarkable Lava MiFi Router W150 along with the 3G data card, you need to spend around just Rs. 4500.

4, Beetel 3G Max

The Beetel 3G Max is an excellent portable Wi-Fi hotspot for 3G network. The device is capable of sharing single 3G connection with up to five devices over Wi-Fi. Any of the Wi-Fi enabled device like laptops, mobile phones, tablets, etc. can use the 3G Max to access the internet. It offers a downloading speed of up to 7.2 Mbps and uploading speed of up to 5.6 Mbps. The easy-to-use interface allows the users to easily manage and customize the device. It is compatible with all major operating systems including Windows XP, Mac, as well as Linux.

Beetel 3G Max, weighing merely 65 g, looks great in black color. The device supports WiFi b/g only. It also offers external storage capacity of up to 32 GB via microSD card. There is a mini USB port in the device through which the users can recharge the battery capacity at1500 mAh. The powerful battery can provide around 4 hours of continuous working time and about 40 hours of standby time. The approximate price of the Beetel 3G Max Wi-Fi data card is Rs 3,900.

5, TP-LINK TL-MR3020 Portable 3G Router

The TP-LINK TL-MR3020 Portable 3G WI-Fi router is another great option for Wi-Fi enabled devices. The device comes with an Ethernet port for wired broadband connections. Plus, it consists of three different modes namely 3G Router, Travel Router, and WISP client router. Users can easily switch over between these modes with the help of a 3-way mode switch located on an adjacent side of the device. The only drawback of this device when compared to other Wi-Fi data cards is that it does not have a SIM card slot i.e. no expandable storage capacity. However, it requires a USB 3G dongle for its working.

The TL-MR3020 is a very flexible pocket-sized device with dimension measuring 67 x 74 x 22 mm. It offers a download speed of 150 Mbps. It works with all devices that work on Windows 7 (and above), Linux, and Mac Operating System. It also offers a mini USB port with which the users can connect their laptop or a power adapter for power supply. Moreover, the device comes with one button security setup which enables the users to setup their security within no time by just pressing the WPS button. As a result, the security setup is really very convenient for users as there is no need of remembering the passwords. Above all, the device is very cheap too. You can avail the TL-MR3020 Portable 3G Router just for Rs.1900.