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A femtocell doesn't just improve your phone's voice signal--it also boosts data connectivity. Thus, you can browse the Web, play online games, stream video, and more using a femtocell's connection to your cell provider.

Whether you're interested in online gaming, sharing files, printing wirelessly, or streaming music and video, we'll show you the essential components you'll need to make it happen.

A femtocell needs a broadband connection (such as DSL, cable, or 4G wireless) with a router connected to the broadband modem. The femtocell will plug into your router via an Ethernet cable.

Learn what components you need for a basic home network and explore the connected home.

Step: 1

You will first need to make you have a high-speed Internet connection in your house. Many cable and DSL providers offer a modem with broadband service, however you can also purchase from Amazon.com.

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Step: 2

Next you need a router, which is truly the heart of your network, in order to connect your devices. You have the option of a wired or wireless router. Many customers opt for a wireless router to avoid all of the wires required to connect devices via Ethernet cables, which can be a challenge if you have devices in different rooms. Powerline networking kits are also a viable option for customers who already own a wired router.

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Step: 3

Now it's time to connect your devices to your network. Your wireless router's setup software will help you get your primary computer wirelessly connected. After that, you will be able to add your wireless printers, gaming consoles, Internet-Ready TVs and devices, and more. Explore the connected living room and connected office.

The Benefits of Femtocells

I want to tell you why you might end up accepting the additional wireless charges in exchange for better cellular service at home. Due to the substantial benefits, femtocell technology is causing quite a “buzz” in the industry.

Here are the benefits of femtocell technology:

Femtocell Benefits to End Users

• Reduced "in home" call charges
• Improved indoor coverage
• Continued use of current handset
• Reduced battery drain
• One consolidated bill
• Multiple users/lines
• Landline support

Femtocell Benefits to Mobile Operators

• Improves coverage
• Reduces backhaul traffic
• Provides capacity enhancements
• Reduces churn
• Enables triple play
• Addresses the VoIP threat
• Stimulates 3G usage
• Captures termination fees
• Allows for multiple users/lines
• Addresses the fixed mobile convergence market with a highly attractive and efficient solution

What is a Femtocell?

A femtocell is a small cellular base station designed for use in residential or small business environments. It connects to the service provider’s network via broadband (such as DSL or cable) and typically supports 2 to 5 mobile phones in a residential setting. A femtocell allows service providers to extend service coverage inside of your home - especially where access would otherwise be limited or unavailable - without the need for expensive cellular towers. It also decreases backhaul costs since it routes your mobile phone traffic through the IP network.

A femtocell is sometimes referred to as "access point base station", "3G access point", "small cellular base station" and “personal 2G-3G base station".

A femtocell acts like a miniaturized cell tower in your home, creating an access point for both voice and data that provides better reception than what you might be getting from the nearby cell tower. In addition to the femtocell device (available from cell providers), you need an Internet connection and a home LAN (wired or wireless network).

After plugging the device into your network, your cell phone uses the femtocell's radio frequency to connect to your cellular network. When you leave the house, your phone will automatically switch over to communicating over the normal cell towers.

View this short video to quickly get up to speed on this exciting new technology.