I know… $1200 for a device. But how do I know its much better than the netgear m5? Especially being in rural areas. I wish there was a test option before spending that much on the e300
Those are 2 different solutions that serve separate markets. The Netgear is a very good mobile consumer/prosumer grade hotspot. The Cradlepoint E300 is an enterprise grade router that can support up to 50 clients with full featured routing, security, and cloud management. Additionally, the Cradlepoint can accept standard third party external antennas to improve reception. Really comes down to what your needs are.
