With a cellular radio, wifi radio, and router inside the box, it follows that there are a sizeable number of configuration options. Also, notwithstanding some outdated literature, you can tether the hotspot to a laptop or PC for extended runtime.
If the hotspot is dormant for long periods, you will see longer "on" time. The nominal battery life of 3 hours seems about right if the device is in active use. In other words, you'll be hard pressed to see any difference between the hotspot and a wired connection to a cable modem. In a basement, farther from a tower, etc., speed may be about 10 Mbps. Near a cell tower, look for download speeds of about 20 Mbps. If 4G LTE is available where you want to use the 4510L, you likely will be delighted with this hotspot. If you are located in an area with WiMax, that may be a good option until LTE arrives. Tip 2: The most important buying advice I can offer is not to shop for a device until you have determined which carrier offers good 4G service where you will use the device. If that is the case in your location, no device is going to fix the network problems or live up to its potential. Reports from around the country suggest that 3G service mostly stinks, ranging from poor to terrible.
Do not expect this hotspot to deliver speeds the network does not have. Apparently, there are separate staffs for the big spenders and us pay-as-you-go cheapskates. Tip 1: If you are using a prepaid 'Jetpack' device, immediately tell any Verizon Wireless tech support rep you contact that you are prepaid. In 2012, I kinda expected a tech-smart company like Verizon Wireless would have a smooth sign-up and setup process. Getting the 4510L into service was frustrating because it took several phone calls and about two hours on the phone to find the right people to properly provision their computers with the information about my device and me.
This hotspot has received many negative reviews, but they may not be entirely fair to the device itself.
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