The Unite Express 2 is AT&T's updated entry-level mobile hotspot, which replaced the Velocity 2 in November 2018. This hotspot has a similar category 13 modem as the Velocity 2, but comes with some significant changes from the previous device:
- No Antenna ports (The Velocity 2 came with 2 TS-9 ports)
- Support for FirstNet (band 14)
- Simultaneous Dual band WiFi
The Unite Express 2 is a significant step down from the flagship Netgear Nighthawk hotspot as it lacks support for important features for nomads like antenna ports.
In April 2019, Cricket (AT&T's prepaid subsidiary) also launched a data only plan, with the Unite Express 2 rebranded as the Cricket Turbo. They appear to be identical in specification.
Specifications
- Model Number: AT&T Unite Express 2 (AC797S) or Cricket Turbo by Netgear
- # of Connected Devices: 15 via Wi-Fi
- Control Panel and Default Password:
Control Panel: http://192.168.1.1 or http://attwifimanager/
Default Password: "attadmin" - USB Tethering Support: Likely, but unknown at this time
WiFiRanger Tethering: tbd
Pepwave Tethering: tbd - Supported Networks and Bands:
LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12(17) 14, 29, 30, 66
4G/3G: HSPA+ 850/1900/2100MHz - Global roaming supported.
2G: GSM EDGE: None - LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: Yes
- MIMO Support: 2X2 Internal
- LTE Performance Category: Category 13
(Max Theoretical Speed: 400Mbps Down / 150Mbps Up) - Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: MicroUSB
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac - Simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz.
- Claimed Battery Life: 11hrs use time, 1.7 days standby
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Unknown
- Dimensions: 4.33'' x 2.68'' x 0.61''
- SIM Card Type: Micro
- Retail Price: $144.99
Review & Testing Status
We do not intend to obtain this hotspot for testing.
Potential Alternatives to Consider:
For other popular mobile hotspots on the market - here are our featured options:
This Review Contains Additional Member Exclusive Content
We are honored to be able to present the above overview for free without 3rd party advertising or sponsorships. We are not paid by the manufacturer of this product to provide this listing or review, and nor are we selling this equipment or plan (purchasing links are provided below as a courtesy and some may be affiliates).
Our members have funded this resource center and any extensive hands on time
we have spent with the product to review it.
The in-depth portions of this review are made available to them which might contain: hands on testing notes, field testing data, user interface tour, product analysis, comparison to alternatives, setup tips, video tutorial, insider tips, vendor discounts and fellow member experiences.
If you're a member, please log in to continue with this review.
If you're not a member.. please consider joining us!
Purchasing Options
The guides below have been hand-picked to help further your education about selecting mobile hotspots and best utilizing them in your mobile internet setup.
The Mobile Internet Resource Center is brought to you by Two Steps Beyond LLC, and hosted by the technomads of