Options for Consumer

Plug and play solutions that significantly improve wireless service

Carrier-specific box that connects to the internet through the broadband service at the home and acts like a short-range network tower site

Bi-directional amplifier and external antennasInstallation of antennas required with minimum spacing of 35 feet or more between the antennas

Easy to Understand

Simply place the unit where there is some or marginal wireless service, turn on the unit  and the voice and data wireless service is improved for everyone

Connect the unit to your broadband service where your router is located and the voice only wireless service should be improved throughout the home

Need to determine what the two pieces of equipment, cables, and multiple power cords are for

Complex manual … Determine the ideal location for both antennas, outdoor network antenna and indoor coverage antenna, then determine ideal location for the bi-directional amplifier for proper cable routing to the antennas

Cost

One-time equipment charge only $299 5BARz Road Warrior

Equipment charge $250 for each carrier, 2 carrier house or SOHO equals $500 equipment chargeEquipment won’t work if you change carriersPossible monthly feeRequires use of broadband service

Equipment charge starting at $350 for dual bandProfessional installation starting at $200Higher performance antennas starting at $100

Setup

Plug ‘n play No adjustments One part works for all carriers

Carrier-specific set up May require ISP support Currently Voice Only

Go on roof to measure signal level; outdoor network antenna placement based on testing for 2 bars or more signal strength Antennas need to be spaced 35 feet or more apart

Reliability

Designed by engineers and brought to production by managers trained in the Six Sigma quality process Self contained, fewest cables/connectors

Oscillation suppression circuitry

Broadband vulnerable: Degraded broadband throughput Power outage Depends on carrier down/power down on carrier   command Intermittent handoffs with macro network

External antennas less reliableConnectorsOutdoor mountingOscillation prone

Installation

None; Plug ‘n play

Needs to be collocated with broadband service GPS antenna may need to be installed near a window with a cable going to the femtocell

Professional installation recommended