T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Review

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Intro Technology Setting Up First Experiences

While all this technology might sound complicated, in practice, it could not have been easier to use. We received a review unit (a Nokia 6086) and D-Link Wi-Fi router from T-Mobile. T-Mobile suggests that subscribers use its branded routers for optimal performance, but it will also work on existing unlocked Wi-Fi networks, as well as all T-Mobile HotSpots such as those in Starbucks and Borders.

We unboxed the router and plugged it into our home network. We already have a regular Wi-Fi router, so this meant we had two Wi-Fi networks up and running. Once we turned on the phone, it automatically connected to the T-Mobile HotSpot without us having to configure the phone or make any adjustments. This was all the set up required: plugging in the router and turning on the phone. It doesn't get much easier than that.

D-Link Router	Nokia 6086 Front	Side
Side View from Right.	Open View
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