Europe UK : Billion is the first to market with a key product which enables consumers to share their 3G mobile broadband – a highly cost-effective 3G router. Given the huge take-up in 3G broadband in recent months, many people have already invested in a monthly contract for warp speed 3G mobile broadband at home or on the road, but the question is how to share it?

Many home users are even considering shunning fixed line telephony altogether, however they require a robust system to share their 3G at home. The Billion BiPAC 7402GXL 3G router, in a cool white design, lets you do exactly that! Share your mobile broadband at home, or create your own portable hot spot while travelling, at shows, exhibitions, field trips etc. The 7402GXL can also work in Auto-failover mode as a back-up to your ADSL line – great for small businesses who need 24/7 uptime for email and internet.

Priced at a highly competitive £75 +VAT RRP, the Billion BiPAC 7402GXL is compatible with Vodafone, T-Mobile, 3, Orange, O2 (dongle not included).

The BiPAC 7402GXL not only enables secure sharing of your ADSL2+ office connection (and can be used as a 3G back-up system if broadband fails), but it can also share a 3G connection when away from the home or office – perfect for both participants and organisers of exhibitions and events. Simply connect a 3G modem to the USB port and off you go.

Edward Kung, Managing Director of Billion UK says:  “This is the ideal product for the latest boom in 3G broadband – and Billion is enabling consumers to maximise their connection easily and flexibly. The BiPAC 7402GXL is a very useful gadget for home and business users at an unbeatable price!”

Enjoy the freedom of secure, high-speed Internet connectivity in the home, office, or while on the road with Billion's compact BiPAC 7402GXL dual-interface ADSL2+/3G firewall router. Wired connections can benefit from the ADSL2+ standard’s flexibility, offering download speeds of up to 24Mbps using a standard telephone connection, while wireless connections profit from download speeds up to 14.4Mbps delivered via 3G/HSDPA, EDGE, UMTS or GPRS networks.

The BiPAC 7402GXL is equipped with a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to allow easy connecting of other wired-Ethernet devices. Directly connect up to four PCs, or add more hubs or switches to create a larger network as needed. Use the integrated Router function and a USB port to share a blistering ADSL2+ or 3G-based Internet connection (requires an additional 3G USB modem), with automatic fail-over to ensure an always-on Internet connection in the event that one of your Internet services fails.

The BiPAC 7402GXL can also encode all 802.11g wireless LAN transmissions with either WEP or WPA encryption to ensure that your data is protected, and boasts a DHCP Server and a powerful SPI firewall to protect against intruders and most known Internet attacks. Secure WLAN setup is simplified by the web browser-based configuration for easy access to the Internet wherever a 3G connection is available - whether you're seated at your desk or taking a cross-country train trip.

Key Features

• Dual WAN interfaces for ADSL2+ and 3G connections
• Auto fail-over feature to ensure an always-on connection
• High-speed Internet access with ADSL2/2+; backward compatible with ADSL
• USB 2.0 port for plugging a 3G/HSDPA modem as backup (Available from your service provider)
• 802.11g wireless AP with WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK support
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature makes setting up a secure network quick and easy
• SOHO firewall security with DoS prevention and SPI
• Quality of Service control
• Syslog monitoring
• Supports IPTV applications

Availability and Pricing

Available at www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk and leading resellers - customers should visit www.billion.uk.com to find the nearest outlet to buy BiPAC products. Resellers requiring a BiPAC 7402GXL demo unit should contact Billion direct.

The Billion BiPAC 7402GXL is available now, starting from just £75 ex Vat.  (Note: USB dongle is not included.)