Verizon Launches Wireless Network Extender

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Although the two units themselves are basically identical - promising to create your own CDMA mini-network, by routing cellphone calls and data over your broadband connection when Verizon’s own network is insufficient the difference comes in the pricing.

With the Network Extender, you can begin a call on the Network Extender network and enjoy uninterrupted transition to the nearest cell tower when leaving the Network Extender coverage area, provided alternative coverage is available.

The Network Extender is compatible with all Verizon Wireless phones as well as some handsets from many of the nation's leading carriers.

Network Extender access can be set to fit your needs. Just sign in to My Verizon to set the Network Extender preferences that are right for you. Your device is set to Open Access by default.

Managing priority access settings for your Network Extender is as easy as going online. Just sign in to My Verizon to set up your own managed network.

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1. Model:
   
   
   
   • Verizon Wireless Network Extender
   
   
   
2. Access Settings:
   
   
   
   • Open Access: No restrictions on Verizon Wireless callers.
     
   • Managed Access: Designate Verizon Wireless callers to receive priority access to the Network Extender network. Select as many as 50 Verizon Wireless numbers. Where a compatible cell tower is unavailable, other callers may access the Network Extender when not in use by priority callers. All callers may access the Network Extender for emergency (E911) calls.
   
   
   
3. Input
   
   
   
   • 100-250 VAC/Power Supply
   • 10 / 100 Base-T Ethernet/Network
   
   
   
4. Dimensions and Weight
   
   
   
   • 7.8 x 5.8 x 2.1 in. (excludes antenna) / 1.0 lb
   
   
   
5. Frequency:
   
   
   
   • 1.9 GHz and 800 MHz
   
   
   
6. Air Interface:
   
   
   
   • CDMA2000 1x
   
   
   
7. Traffic Channel:
   
   
   
   • Up to three simultaneous users (a fourth channel is reserved for emergency (E911) calls).