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Comrex Connect Modems

Cellular wireless data connections like 4G/LTE have redefined the way remote broadcasts are done. In particular, USB cellular modems make connecting to these networks fast and simple. But many of the off-the-shelf modems offered by the wireless carriers are not designed to meet the rigorous demands of the 24/7 news cycle. The solution? Comrex Connect Modems.

The Connect Modem is designed to support the unique needs of broadcasters. An industrial-grade 4G/LTE modem outfitted with a high-gain antennas, the Connect Modems are more powerful than most USB data modems available on the market, equipped to handle the heavy data load of a broadcast over IP.

Current Models

New!! Connect Modem 2

Our newest Access Connect Modem 2 is designed to support the unique needs of remote broadcasters! A high-powered, industrial strength 4G/LTE modem outfitted with 2 high-gain antennas, the Connect Modem 2 is more powerful than most USB data modems available on the market, to handle the heavy data load of a broadcast over IP.

Connect Modem 2s can be used with almost our entire ACCESS family of IP audio codecs(Access Portable Classic & Bric-Link II Excluded). 5.2-p3 capable ACCESS 2USBs are compatible with the new Connect Modem 2(Bracket Not Available). NX Portables have a mounting option that can accommodate single or dual modem use.

Connect Modems can also be utilized with our ACCESS family of IP audio codecs as well but only as a backup network for Bric-Link III when used in HotSwap mode. Connect Modems cannot be used as a primary network for BRIC-Link III units.

Learn more about Connect Modem 2

LiveShot Connect Modem

The Connect Modem for LiveShot Portable comes in three varieties

US(AT&T & Verizon)
International(For use outside the United States)

Connect Modems are unlocked and have been carrier approved and PTCRB certified to meet all necessary regulations.

Utilize 2 Comrex Connect Modems with your LiveShot Portable for twice the reliability. CrossLock technology, our sophisticated custom reliability layer, bonds the available cellular networks and sends a single media stream, along with background and error correction information, resulting in a higher level of reliability for remotes. LiveShot Portable supports up to two Comrex Connect Modems.

Learn more about LiveShot Connect Modems

Interested in purchasing Connect Modems for your Comrex? Contact an authorized Comrex audio dealer or video dealer to place an order.

Our sales team and techies are available to answer any questions you may have.

This list has been reduced to describe mostly LTE capable modems.

Legacy support should continue for most modems previously supported, including the original Access Connect Modem.

Curious about 5G and the best modem to use? Read this technote.

Previously known Compatible Third-Party List

*Note the Following list of approved Modems are no longer available directly from carrier and online availability may be limited

Verizon

U620L
Pantech UML295
Pantech UML290

AT&T

Beam 340U *Preferred Modem *ACCESS support on 2USB model only
Sierra 313U Momentum

T-Mobile

Rocket 3.0 *Preferred Modem *Modem does not support LTE

US Cellular

Huawei UML397 *Preferred Modem

Non-US Networks

Huawei UML397
Huawei E3131
Huawei E392
Huawei E3276 *non-Hilink version firmware
Sierra Aircard 320U
Sierra Aircard 330U

Honorable Mentions

Although not specifically listed, some other modems are supported as Ethernet devices only. This means they will appear to the codec as a simple Ethernet port, and should be pre-configured to auto-connect. Unfortunately, when using these modems, no connect status or signal strength info is available by the network manager within the user interface. It may be possible to see modem status on ACCESS by opening the integrated web browser and inputting the UI address of the modem, which is different for different models. It’s usually not possible to use more than one type of this modem simultaneously.
Some of the modems that work this way are:

Huawei E3272
Huawei E3372
Huawei E3276 with Hilink firmware
Most ZTE devices
Alcatel L800Z

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