Netgear Unite Explore (Unlocked, Brand New)

Product Description

Portable Wifi hotspots, like the unite explore, are fast becoming the go-to solution for office internet and overseas travel. Why replace the SIM in your phone and risk not being able to take an important call? Why pay extortionate roaming charges from your carrier, when you can add a local SIM card and pay local charges?

The designers built the Netgear Unite Explore to comply with military-grade specifications. They prepared for things like shock and water protection, without sacrificing any other expected features.

How Rugged is the Unite Explore?

Rugged, as in, tough and durable. The Unite Explore is the most rugged hotspot available on the market.

The Unite Explore complies with the Mil-STD 810G standard. This means that it’ll sustain being dropped onto a hard floor without breaking. It can survive being submerged in up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes. It is also dust-proof and able to withstand extreme temperatures.

You can turn the device on, throw it in your bag and forget about it. It’s also small enough to fit in your pocket, without the worry of banging it against a table corner.

The picture to the left shows the back of the unite explore as it appears when opened. The back case is extremely tough and has a very tight fit when placed over the back. Behind the battery is the product information. There is a place to insert the SIM card on the right side of the back.

The battery is almost as large as the device (and also approx half of its width). The powerful battery is extremely effective, enabling the device to be used for almost 24 hours without needing a recharge. We have Unite Explore batteries available for sale.

The outside of the device is protected with a rubberized protective casing that grips to surfaces and avoids slippage.

Pros and Cons of Unite Explore

Pros

• Rugged and strong device (dust-proof, shock-proof, and water-resistant)
• 4G and LTE roaming
• Incredible battery life
• Supports AT&T
• Connects to 15 devices
• Incredible security features
• Versatile guest account features

Cons

• Isn’t compatible with Verizon and Sprint
• Doesn’t come in multiple colors
• Expensive compared to the lower ranking devices (Unite Pro and Unite Express)

Summary: The Unite Explore is without a doubt the top hotspot on the market. Its current price, temporarily reduced to $149, makes it the obvious choice when looking for a hotspot.

Noteworthy Features

Item number: Netgear AC815S

Everything about the Unite Explore is noteworthy. It is leaps-and-bounds better than the other hotspots in its arena. Click the link to read a comparison with the Unite Pro.

Along with being tough and dependent, you also get:

• 22hrs battery life (and up to 576 hours on standby)
• Time-limited guest access
• Parental control filters
• The ability to connect up to 15 different devices
• Battery Boost feature to charge your phone/tablet on the go from the battery in the Unite Explore (cable sold separately).

Do you need more? It has USB 3.0, WiFi Technology AC1200, and 4G LTE Advanced Cat 9 + 2X Carrier Aggregation. The hotspot also has global compatibility, a full-color touchscreen, and cable tethering. And all in a device that weighs less than 5 ounces. If you’re wondering how heavy that is, it’s about the same as a double espresso, without the cup.

Strong Security Features

Unlike many of the other hotspots on the market, the Unite Explore has incredible security protocols in place.

This device is also the first hotspot to offer parental control capability. You can flag a website, disabling all the devices connected from navigating to that URL. You can input every website address directly in the settings of the device.

There are also options for internet filters. You will be able to select your level of filtering. These filters will greatly help protect your devices from unscrupulous internet attacks and harmful internet content.

Adding a Mimo Antenna

The Mimo Antenna (not included) isn’t for everyone. Almost no one purchasing the Unite Explore will have to worry about purchasing an antenna for their hotspot.

Those, however, who are living within extremely remote areas may need to buy an antenna. Anyone who experiences choppy network coverage will likely want to connect the Unite Explore to the Netgear Mimo Antenna. The Mimo Antenna will extend your internet receiving capabilities considerably.

The antenna works both indoors and outdoors. It plugs easily into the bottom of the hotspot device and can improve the coverage by up to 50%.

We recommend the Mimo Antenna. You can purchase it on the Netgear website. Please note that other antennas are also available on the market.

Unite Explore and its Top Ranking Position

Mr Aberthon ranks the Unite Explore as the “Best Hotspot on the Market”. Based on current data, there isn’t a hotspot in the market that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Unite Explore.

2 hotspots are available at AT&T (which AT&T are only selling as locked devices) the Unite Explore and the Velocity. The Velocity is a good hotspot, but it doesn’t come close to the specifications and power of the Unite Explore!

We have set the price of the Unite Explore for $149 as a limited offer that will expire soon.

Customer Questions and Answers

Q:  What size SIM card fits into the Unite Explore?

A:  This device uses a Micro SIM card. There are three sizes of SIM cards: Standard, Micro, and Nano. Micro is the middle size and can be found at your local network store. The network is responsible for giving its customers compatible size SIM cards, so ask them for one when you set up this data plan.

Q:  How rugged is this hotspot?

A:  Being that it complies with Mil-STD 910G military standards, it is safe to say that it is very rugged. It is waterproof up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes as well as being dustproof. This is one of the most rugged hotspots on the market today. If rugged is a priority for you, then the Unite Explore is the way to go.

Q:  How many devices can it connect to at once?

A:  The Unite Explore is built to connect to 15 devices at any given time. It has a guest feature as well which enables the user to create a one-time password as well as limit the Wi-Fi time for the guest.

Q:  How long will the battery last?

A:  The battery on this device will work up to 20 hours. That is more than enough time to get all the work you need to be done until it needs another charge. On top of that, it includes a battery boost so it can give charge to other devices as well.