Option XYFI - USB MiFi for GSM, HSUPA and HSDPA Networks


Option XyFi is a mobile hotspot device that is usually called the MiFi. Option itself is a networking device maker whose name is quite familiar to our ears. Unlike the usual MiFi device, in addition to a unique model, Option XYFI using USB interface (such as USB modem), which is also as a source of power (without battery). It means need to stick in the USB port to operate. Power derived from a USB hole on a laptop or PC, wall and car plug or an extended battery (accessories included) - perhaps we can call it a USB modem MiFi device. This device supports WiFi 802.11 B and G (without N) and not equipped with external antenna or antenna port for both the 3G-signal reception and transmission of wireless signals. Interestingly, the Option XyFi dubbed as the "smallest 3G mobile hotspot in the universe". The images and complete technical and network specifications are below:


Option XYFI - the USB form factor 3G mobile hotspot

Option XyFI - usb MiFi specifications:
Network supports:
3G (WCDMA): Dual or Triple band 2100, 1900, 1800, 900, 850MHz, AWS, HSDPA: Category 10 (14 Mbps), HSUPA: Category 6, UE Power Class 3 (except Band II: Class 4)

E-GPRS: Band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, GSM Power Class 4 (2W) for 850/900 bands, GSM Power Class 1 (1W) for 1800/1900 bands
- EDGE/GPRS air interface
3GPP Rel99 with selected Rel4 features
EDGE 8PSK class E2 (+27 dBm in 850/900 bands, +26 dBm in 1800/1900 bands)
GPRS/EGPRS Multislot Class 33 (5 slots Rx, 4 slots Tx)
GPRS/EDGE Class B Type 1 MT
GPRS CS1-CS4; EDGE MCS1-MCS9
EDGE data throughput (peak): 247 kbps
EDGE data throughput (average): 215 kbps downlink and 200 kbps uplink

Features: MicroSD slot, Status LEDs, SIM card interface compliant with 3GPP 31.101 and 31.102 supporting 1.8 and 3V UICCs
Antenna: Internal
Antenna Port: No
WLAN: 802.11 b/g, Dual Mode AP and client operation, WPA, WPA2, WEP
WPS, microSD File sharing, 1-8 simultaneous users, Advanced NAT

Interfaces: USB 2.0 High speed (1.1 compatible) - as the source power too
Device Drivers support: Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS (version 10.4.1 or later)
http://www.option.com/en/products/products/xyfi/about/#start