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Mobile WiFi routers available in WiMAX, EVDO flavors

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http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Franklin Wireless Corp. announced two mobile WiFi hotspot routers based on embedded Linux that each weigh only 2.46 ounces. The R526 shares CDMA 1x EVDO Rev. A+ bandwidth with WiFi clients while the R536 WiMAX Wave II shares WiMAX connectivity, says the company.... (Embedded)

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