Cellular Equipment Buying Guides
Routers, Gateways & Modems
This page contains all of Novotech's latest router and gateway comparison charts. Compare technology, technical specs, software and more with our handy charts!
Here are the top ten things to look out for when you're buying a router, gateway or modem for your application.
Were you ready to have all your employees work remotely on laptops and spotty home Wi-Fi? Was the speed of connection, security and access to files a problem? You're not alone. We've developed this short quiz and checklist to determine your state of readiness.
Are you having trouble with your hardware? Look at our resource page and get help with your router, modem or gateway.
Sierra Wireless Manufactures secure, manageable, high-performance cellular networking for mission-critical applications. They are a leader in the emerging world of the Internet of Things. Their product mix ranges from cellular components to accessories to turn-key solutions. Specifically, their Airlink division produces secure, manageable and high-performance gateways designed to enable many key IoT applications.
If you'd like to learn a little bit more about the technical side of InHand Routers, modems, gateways, ethernet switches and more, you've come to the right place. Our IoT experts have spent years working with our partners and InHand to bring connectivity across the world. InHand's cost-effective and reliable line is excellent for enterprise IoT solutions. For pricing, you can visit our product pages through the InHand Line card page
Antennas
Cellular antennas come in many different varieties. We have every combination of features your project could need. It can be a daunting task to choose what antenna your project needs. Follow the link to see considerations for your business when selecting an antenna.
Compare antennas from 3 different Antenna Brands. Check out Airgain, MobileMark and Trimble Antenna comparison charts.
Novotech has put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about Airgain Antennas. If you have additional questions, we encourage you to call one of our IoT experts to help you assess your project needs.
Signal Boosters
Novotech's key partner Cel-Fi produces some of the most reliable Smart Signal Boosters on the market. These boosters use all-digital powerful baseband processors to clean the coverage before rebroadcasting.
Visit this page for signal booster help and detailed information on how Cel-Fi's signal boosters work.
See all models of Signal Boosters from Cel-Fi's line of Smart Cellular Coverage products.
Business Guides
There are endless ways IoT solutions can be used in the energy sector. See the applications you can use for more efficient IoT solutions in the energy industry.
Would you like a solution that ensures your business runs smoothly? Or a solution that keeps workers and assets connected and productive in any fixed or mobile environment?
Adding these solutions to your business can lower the costs of operating a store. Enterprise IoT can also reduce theft and decrease the time that products spend in transit.
IoT solutions can help keep public safety workers safer while making them more productive.
One of the essential things in the world of a First Responder is communication, and precisely, information. Police officers need information about specific people and places. Firefighters need information about buildings and systems. EMS needs to send and receive information about patients.
IoT can streamline efficiency, save budget and, in some cases, make the job safer. Look at the three branches of first responders to see what IoT applications can be used for Fire, EMS, and police.
IoT solutions can help keep public safety workers safer while making them more productive.
One of the essential things in the world of a First Responder is communication, and precisely, information. Police officers need information about specific people and places. Firefighters need information about buildings and systems. EMS needs to send and receive information about patients.
IoT can streamline efficiency, save budget and, in some cases, make the job safer. Look at the three branches of first responders to see what IoT applications can be used for Fire, EMS, and police.
5G Updates & Information
Many telecom companies can hardly wait to adopt 5G into their organizations. Yet, 5G isn't taking off, as many have anticipated. While 5G promises to bring many benefits to the business front - those distributing 5G technologies have to catch up.
Novotech is always on the cutting edge of technology - so many of our manufactures have ready-to-market 5G compatible products. See the list below to see who's offering 5G hardware.
All about 5G! See our answers on the basics and read our selection of articles written in-house on 5G!
Canada has made considerable strides in 5G - but it is not yet universally available. Where is 5G coverage, and where can't you get it? See our 5G maps for Canada here.
5G is the fifth-generation wireless technology. It can provide lower latency, higher speed, and greater capacity than 4G LTE networks.
What type of 5G equipment is available to you? What are the specifications? What is compatible with the equipment? Find that information here!