Mobile Routers and Hotspot Information

Mobile Router Recommendations

Mobile hotspot routers are recommended as a backup plan for running Apollo when the venue has a network connection that might struggle to handle multiple devices connecting to a session. There are multiple options available for mobile hotspot routers, and below are the technical specifications of one that Jenson8 has found works well for running small demos of Apollo/Boomerang

5G Gigacube

The 5G Gigacube is a mobile hotspot router using 5G cellular data. It is quoted to receive up to 1gbps download speeds, but that varies based on cell signal strength and 5G availability. The specs on the Gigacube hardware device are as follows:

Model: TCL 5G CPE (HH500V)

Network: 5G/LTE

Wi-Fi: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/a

802.11ax mode: 2475 Mbps (5GHz) and 1182 Mbps (2.4GHz)

802.11ac mode: 1733 Mbps (5GHz) and 800 Mbps (2.4GHz)

Ethernet ports: 1x 2.5GE LAN/WAN, 1x GE LAN

Memory: 256MB NAND flash + 512MB DDR3L

External antenna port: 1x TS9

SIM port: 1x nano-SIM card slot

Device model: TCL 5G CPE (HH500V)

Dimensions: 115φx204mm

Number of devices: Connect up to 64 devices

Any mobile hotspot router that has similar specifications and bandwidth capabilities is also suitable. However, it is worth noting that you should always test the network speed in the area you plan on taking the mobile hotspot router to ensure there is sufficient signal strength and network speeds to meet the requirements of Apollo.