Jetpack MHS291L versus MiFi 5510

I have a Jetpack MHS291L. In case I need to replace it soon, I'd like to know if the MiFi 5510 has similar capabilities. In particular, Id' like to know if the MiFi 5510 allows filtering of connections by allowing only certain MAC addresses to connect. Also, is the quality of the hardware between the MHS291L and the MiFi 5510 similar?

Thanks.

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Weth

Based on the manual, it does not have a whitelist MAC filtering, but rather only blacklists MAC addresses to block

https://www.wirelesszone.com/cms/files/4948492715220f59dd475d.pdf

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Weth

Based on the manual, it does not have a whitelist MAC filtering, but rather only blacklists MAC addresses to block

https://www.wirelesszone.com/cms/files/4948492715220f59dd475d.pdf

John_Getzke

> if the MiFi 5510 allows filtering of connections by allowing only certain MAC addresses to connect.

You mean a MAC filter? Yes all jetpacks have those.

> Also, is the quality of the hardware between the MHS291L and the MiFi 5510 similar?

Two different manufacturers so I wouldn't say they are similar. However, the results you receive when using them properly should be competitive. I tend to have better luck with the Novatel MiFi brand than any other.

Froido

> You mean a MAC filter? Yes all jetpacks have those.

Specifically, do all Jetpacks (including the MiFi 5510) have the capability to create a "whitelist" - only approved MAC addresses are allowed to connect?

John_Getzke

Yup, it should. You can always check out the User Guide of the Jetpack to review the features that it provides before making a purchase.

Weth

And as I stated above, with a link to the manual, it only showed blacklisting MAC addresses. I do not have one. At this point it will require someone else that has this device to confirm the situation.