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Exynos 2100 unveiled with Cortex-X1 CPU, 40% faster Mali-G78 GPU and integrated 5G modem

The Exynos 2100 is Samsung’s first flagship chip with an integrated 5G modem and its second to be built on the 5nm EUV process. Also, it’s the first Exynos chip to get its very own launch event.

The processor adopts ARM’s new high-performance Cortex-X1 core and runs it at up to 2.9 GHz. Joining it are three A78 cores, plus four power efficient A55 cores. Samsung claims that this CPU is 30% faster in multi-core tasks compared to the Exynos 990.

Part of that advantage comes from the more advanced process, which can enhance performance by 10% (at the same power level) or lower power consumption by 20%. Samsung has implemented a multi-IP governor to optimize the power usage of the CPU, the GPU and the other elements of the chipset.

Speaking of process, this year both the Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888 are fabbed at Samsung’s 5nm EUV foundries. This means neither chipset has a process-related advantage. We’ll compare the two chips (and a couple of others) in a minute.

The GPU uses the new Mali-G78 design with 14 cores. The company claims a 40% performance boost. The tri-core NPU uses a new architecture and reaches 26 TOPS (funnily enough, Qualcomm also claims 26 TOPS for its Snapdragon). The new design doubles the power efficiency compared to previous generations.

The new Image Signal Processor (ISP) on the Exynos 2100 supports cameras with sensors up to 200 MP (and those are on the way). Better yet, it can be connected to six individual sensors and process data from four of them simultaneously (the Snapdragon only manages three streams).

The Multi-camera and Frame Processor (MCFP) can fuse image data from multiple cameras for better quality zoom and ultra wide shots. The NPU is also used, it analyzes the scene, detects faces and objects so that it can pick the optimal settings.

Finally, this is the first flagship Exynos with an integrated 5G modem. The 980 and 1080 have integrated modems too, but they are upper midrange parts. The modem can achieve 7.35 Gbps downlink speeds on a mmWave network and 5.1 Gbps on a sub-6 network, matching the Exynos 990.

The new Exynos 2100 is already in mass production, of course. Here’s how it compares against its predecessor, the Snapdragon 888 and a few others:

Exynos 990
Exynos 1080
Exynos 2100
Snapdragon 888
Kirin 9000
Process
Samsung 7 nm EUV
Samsung 5 nm EUV
Samsung 5 nm EUV
Samsung 5 nm EUV
TSMC 5 nm EUV
CPU (prime)
2x M5 @ 2.73 GHz
1x Cortex-A78 @ 2.8 GHz
1x Cortex-X1 @ 2.9 GHz
1x Cortex-X1 @ 2.84 GHz
1x Cortex-A77 @ 3.13 GHz
CPU (big)
2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5 GHz
3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6 GHz
3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.8 GHz
3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.42 GHz
3x Cortex-A77 @ 2.54 GHz
CPU (little)
4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.2 GHz
4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz
4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.05 GHz
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11
Mali-G78 MP10
Mali-G78 MP14
Adreno 660
Mali-G78 MP24
NPU
15 TOPS
5.7 TOPS
26 TOPS
26 TOPS
?
ISP (simultaneous cameras)
3
2
4
3
?
5G modem
7.35 Gbps (mmWave), 5.1 Gbps (sub-6)
3.67 Gbps (mmWave), 5.1 Gbps (sub-6)
7.35 Gbps (mmWave), 5.1 Gbps (sub-6)
7.5 Gbps (mmWave), sub-6
6.5 Gbps (mmWave), 4.6 Gbps (sub-6)

Watch the Exynos 2100 launch live here

Samsung is having a launch event today, revealing one of the most important parts of the upcoming Galaxy S21 series (for most of the world anyway). We are about to witness the debut of the Exynos 2100 chipset that is the company’s most promising SoC in recent years.

The fact that Samsung chose to hold a dedicated event for it instead of just issuing a press release speaks volumes on the importance of the 5nm flagship chipset to the company. The unveiling will take place online and begin at 11 PM KST / 9 AM EST (2 PM UTC). We have embedded a YouTube video below, and you can find a direct link in our Source at the end of this article.

During the event, we expect to see the Exynos 2100’s CPU with one ultra-high-performance Cortex-X1 core at 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A78s clocked at 2.8 GHz, and a cluster of four power-efficient Cortex-A55 units running at 2.4 GHz.

There will be an integrated 5G modem, ensuring better packaging and higher power-efficiency.

The Exynos 2100 is about to become the second 5nm chipset by Samsung after the Exynos 1080, introduced late in 2020 and already part of the vivo X60 series.

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Leaked official images confirm no charger in Galaxy S21 boxes, tout “new dual zoom lens system”

We’re just a couple of days away from the Galaxy S21 Unpacked event and the official pages and press materials are ready to go – and, of course, some of them leaked out. Let’s start with “What’s in the box”, the answer to which is just the phone, basically.

What’s in the Galaxy S21 retail package: USB-C cable, ejector pin and a quick guide

You do get a USB-C cable for data and charging, a SIM ejector tool and a Quick Start guide. But no charger, no headset. Presumably, the cable is C to C, so you better have a compatible adapter. And if you plan to use a wired headset, you better have a USB-C headset already or an adapter to 3.5 mm. Note that some countries have local laws that require adapters and even headsets to be included with new phones, but users in most of the world will have to bring their own.

Next up are some feature highlight images. One advertises the “new dual zoom lens system” on a phone that appears to be a Galaxy S21 or S21+. Which is odd since the expectation is that those two will have essentially the same camera system as the S20/S20+ with only one zoom lens. Perhaps this refers to image fusion with the main camera.

Galaxy S21/S21+: “Dual zoom lens system” • 64 MP photos

The next image focuses on the 64MP module, which is the one that will be doing the zooming. As a reminder, the 64MP sensor on the S20 had a proper Bayer subpixel arrangement instead of Quad Bayer. This made for better quality full resolution shots without zoom.

512 GB storage for the Galaxy S21 Ultra • 256 GB for the S21/S21+

The next two images are about storage. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will have a 512 GB option (with 16GB of RAM). The other two S21 models will probably top out at 256GB (and they are not getting a microSD slot, unlike the Ultra).

Next up, images that boast about the speed of 5G and how good the camera will be in the dark. And, of course, the phones will be dust and water resistant. They have been since the S5.

Galaxy S21 features: 5G • low-light camera mode • dust and water resistance

For more details on what’s coming this Thursday, check out our what to expect post.

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Netgears Nighthawk RAXE500 is the first Wi-Fi 6E router to hit the market

Wi-Fi 6 is still a long way from being established, as Wi-Fi 6E is already in the starting blocks. With the Nighthawk RAXE 500 Netgear has now introduced what it claims to be the first Wi-Fi 6E router.

Regular Wi-Fi 6 is still limited to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. Only at the end 2020 were additional frequency ranges in the 6 GHz band released for W-LAN use in Germany. This is exactly what Wi-Fi 6E should now benefit from as a supplement to the Wi-Fi 6 standard. The 6 GHz band is intended to improve network capacity, especially in areas where the frequency ranges that have been used up to now are already heavily used. Netgear’s newer 12 – Stream Tri-Band WiFi Router Nighthawk RAXE 500 should be able to exploit this advantage. The manufacturer then promises a larger available frequency spectrum accordingly. With the supervision of low latencies, gamers are lured by the few devices in the 6 GHz band. Netgear specifies the maximum transmission speed as 10, 8 Gbit / s.

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A 64 – bit 1.8 GHz quad core processor installed. On the back there are five gigabit network connections and a multi-gig 2.5G network connection. Two USB 3.0 ports can also be used. The two side antennas are simply folded out, further alignment is not necessary. The Nighthawk app can be used for setup and administration. Voice control of the Netgear network is possible via Alexa and Google Assistant. Firmware updates can be installed automatically. Netgear Armor is offered as a security solution. Netgear Armor includes virus and malware protection for all connected devices. Buyers of the Nighthawk RAXE 500 can get a 30 – use one-day test phase.

According to Netgear, the Nighthawk RAXE 500 should still be in the course of the first quarter 2021 become available. A US price of 599, 99 called US dollars.

Apple iPhone 12 256GB on Amazon now at the lowest historical price (under 1000 Euros)

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Beware of the prices of iPhones now on Amazon, because there are some very interesting fluctuations. iPhone 12 256 GB in Blue in particular, but also look at the iPhone 12 Pro, again from 256 GB, in Graphite

by Editorial team published 12 January 2021 , at 12: 36 in the Telephony channel

The variant in Azzurro , the most beautiful, of iPhone 12 from 256 GB , which is the largest memory size, is now available at the price historical low on Amazon .

With the Super Retina XDR 6 Display , 1 “ and in Ceramic Shield , iPhone 12 is more durable than any other smartphone. Furthermore, as known, we are talking about the most sought after and sold version of the iPhone 12, seen that iPhone 12 Pro (however this is also on offer) and iPhone 12 Pro Max are much more expensive.

We are talking about a terminal with support for the 5G and powered by the processor A 14 Bionic . An advanced dual camera system from 12 MP (ultra wide angle, wide angle) with Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3 and 4K HDR video recording in Dolby Vision , will allow you to indulge yourself with your creations. We also have TrueDepth front camera from 12 MP with Night mode and 4K HDR video recording in Dolby Vision.

As regards water resistance, among the plate data we find IP 68 , the best in the business. In addition, the new iPhones 12 are compatible with accessories MagSafe : Snap on the fly for faster wireless charging. The new version of iOS , then, offers new widgets on the Home screen, a new Library app, app clip and much more.

Will Intel use the manufacturing process of others in its plants? Never say never

Answering questions from US reporters, Intel CEO Bob Swan has not categorically closed the door to the use of competitors’ manufacturing processes within its facilities. “We don’t have to make all the innovations alone,” he added.

by Manolo De Agostini published 12 January 2021 , at 11: 31 in the Processors channel

Intel

The CEO of Intel Bob Swan, during a round table with US journalists, took stock of the company’s performance. The top executive talked about how digitalization is pushing the semiconductor market bringing back the role of PCs, strengthening the server sector and opening new outlets, such as artificial intelligence, 5G and the industrial automation sector.

“Fortunately, in some ways, but for others unfortunately, we are not the only ones who have noticed this huge opportunity in front of us. The competition is strong and never sleeps. That means we have to be on top at what we do, which we have every intention of being, closing last year and entering this year. We are excited about the competitive landscape – sometimes I wish it wasn’t that intense, but I think it makes us stronger in the long term “.

One of the problems that plagued Intel in recent years is undoubtedly the fine-tuning of new generation production processes, such as the 10 nanometers. After years of delay, Intel seems to have found the square and Swan has confirmed the continuous progress on the front of 10 nanometers , both in terms of technology and volumes, with positive implications also for profit margins.

Nevertheless, as stated during the ‘Architecture Day 2020, Intel has acknowledged that there are players – notably TSMC, but also Samsung – with better manufacturing technology right now , and for this reason it will use it: for example, future Xe-HPG gaming GPUs will be made externally.

The CEO does not exclude any option at all : during the round table he did not say “no” to a licensing agreement that allows to produce chips in their own plants using the production process of others . “If there are ways or opportunities to leverage other advances in the industry, it will be important for Intel to capitalize on industry innovations. We are coming to the conclusion that we don’t have to deliver all the innovations we want suns . Then we could outsource, switch to use third party intellectual property, open our own production and become a foundry. Is there a scenario where we could use another’s manufacturing process in our production? It is certainly possible. The industry is evolving and we need to leverage this innovation, inside our walls or elsewhere, and take advantage of it “.

Obviously we are talking about hypotheses, but the opening to this eventuality is symptomatic: several years ago Intel would never have considered such a path – certainly not unprecedented if we think of the 14 nm of Globalfoundries, a production technology obtained in l icence from Samsung. That said, it is not an option that appears concretely on the table, in fact during the interview Swan underlines how outsourcing can represent a problem in terms of production capacity (any reference to the current shortage of AMD and Nvidia GPUs is purely coincidental) and that Intel has experienced a less severe shortage than its competitors.

Finally, Swan wanted to sweep some rumors about his figure. Not the rumors of recent weeks on the search for a new CEO, but the fact that arriving at the top position from the previous role of CFO, he had a greater focus on profits with respect to the technology side . When asked about this, Swan said that the technical side is more important to Intel’s success. “As you know they are not decoupled: the rate of innovation, the number of products, production and investments in technological development. One drives the other”.

Motorola “Nio” spotted in FCC and TUV certifications

The long-awaited Motorola XT2125-4 (code name Nio) rumored to launch with the Snapdragon 865 was spotted on both the FCC and TUV Rheinland certification databases. We can see the phone will come in 5G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth low energy. The TUV listing reveals a 5,000 mAh battery (model number LZ50) with 20W fast charging support.

Motorola XT2125-4 FCC listing

According to previous rumors, the Moto “Nio” will pack a 6.7-inch display with FHD+ resolution and an unusual 105Hz refresh rate which is likely just a test version while the final unit will come with a more standard 90Hz. We’re also expecting a 64MP OmniVision main cam around the back alongside a 16MP ultrawide lens and 2MP depth sensor. The phone should come with Android 11 out the box.

Motorola “Nio” battery certification

Yesterday we saw a teaser for an upcoming Motorola Edge S which will be powered by an unnamed Snapdragon 800 series chipset. This could very well be the retail name of the Motorola “Nio” but there’s no official confirmation for now so we’ll just have to wait for more clues.

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FCA at CES 2021 with a virtual stand

FCA will attend the virtual CES with a dedicated website. Among the many contents, Jeep Wrangler 4xe in augmented reality and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

by Rosario Grasso published on 12 January 2021 , at 09: 31 in the Technology channel

FCA

The CES of Las Vegas , for the known reasons linked to the COVID pandemic – 19, this year there will not be in the usual version physical, but all the producers have organized themselves to be able to display their offer in a virtual key. In recent years the space for the automotive sector at CES has been increasingly weighty and the 2021 will not be an exception. FCA will also participate.

FCA virtual booth

Will do this via one virtual stand accessible at fcaces website 2021. com. This will allow you to admire all the new models of the FCA Group from different angles and to study how the technology works. Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept , together with various electrified models, will be part of the fleet available through the website.

Uconnect 5

Uconnect 5 is the new version of the FCA vehicle infotainment system, already available on some models, including the new Fiat 500 electric . Based on Android, Uconnect 5 is ready for 5G and integrates Android Auto and Apple CarPlay wirelessly. It supports voice commands via Amazon Alexa and will stand out for more effective OTA updates. Given that CES has historically always been focused on technology, the new Uconnect 5 will receive a lot of attention in this context.

Augmented Reality

The FCA website for the CES 2021 also allows you to view some models in Augmented Reality , which increases involvement in the viewing experience and allows you to see all the details of the vehicles. The site integrates, in fact, one of the recent Google features that allows, through the Google app , to view the three-dimensional models of cars and contextualize them within familiar scenarios. Users use a QR code to make the Google site and app interact, and can change the colors of the cars and view the details of the interiors.

The CES 2021 takes place from 11 to 14 January .

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus comes with new processors, more storage, LTE, and a bigger battery

Microsoft’s got a refreshed Surface Pro 7 Plus coming soon to enterprise and education customers. It looks exactly like the Surface Pro 7, down to the dimensions, display panel, and placement of the ports, but with some notable changes on the spec sheet.

The display is the same 12.3-inch PixelSense display and you still get the single USB-C port + USB-A port + 3.5mm headphone jack, and Surface Connect port. The battery life is now rated for 15 hours of mixed use (the Surface Pro 7 was rated at 10.5 hours) thanks to a larger 50.4Wh battery (versus the 7 Pro’s 46.5 Wh one) and the improved efficiency of the new Intel Core processors.

Intel’s 11th Generation processers power the Surface 7 Pro Plus. The Core i3 (1115G4) model starts at $899 and comes with 8GB RAM + 128GB SSD while the Core i5 (1135G7) model is the only one that comes with an LTE-enabled option. This model runs $1149 and is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE modem – so no 5G. Finally, a maxed out Core i7 (1165G7) model with 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD will run $2799.

Wi-Fi models will offer support for a microSDXC card while the LTE model simply replaces the expansion slot in favor of a nanoSIM card slot.

As per The Verge, Microsoft’s hardware team totally flipped the internals of the Surface Pro 7 in order to make the SSD component removable. At the same time, the TDM (Thermal Design Model) was updated, which allowed for a slightly larger battery to fit in the same amount of space. Microsoft’s decision to refresh the hardware rather than replace the Pro 7 with a “Surface Pro 8” was more for businesses to keep its form factor consistent.

That reminds us. As of right now, Microsoft is only going to offer the Surface 7 Pro Plus to enterprise and education customers. There was no word on whether it would ever be available directly to consumers, but the Windows 10 tablet/PC will arrive on January 15 in the US for eligible customers. It will eventually arrive to customers in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and throughout most of Europe.

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nubia Red Magic 6’s fast charging and battery teased

Last year nubia released the Red Magic 5S and the 5G gaming smartphones and this year it’s going to be moving to number 6. The first details come straight from nubia itself in a form of a teaser. We already had one regarding the back design and the latest one is about battery and charging.

It confirms blazing-fast 120W charging and a 4,500 mAh battery. The latter isn’t an upgrade over the Red Magic 5S and 5G, but the former is a substantial increase from the previous 55W fast charging.

The teaser poster for nubia Red Magic 6

We still don’t know when the so-called Red Magic 6 will come out although, we suspect it won’t be long at the rate these teasers are coming.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the thinnest notebook in the family – all announcements

On the occasion of CES 2021 Lenovo introduced the new ThinkPad X 12 Detachable, X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga redesigned with Dolby Voice and new Smart Dock solutions. Here are all the details from the Lenovo conference

by Nino Grasso published 11 January 2021 , at 22: 31 in the Portable channel

Lenovo ThinkPad

During CES 2021 Lenovo introduced the thinnest ThinkPad ever. Name: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga . With titanium chassis, the new device of the Chinese giant is often just over 11 mm and has a low consumption display of 13, 5 inches with 3: 2 aspect ratio together compatible with HDR and with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Along with the thinnest ever Lenovo also launched ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 , two laptops redesigned with the format 12: 10, an integrated fingerprint reader on the power button and support for the new ComputerVision Experiences (CVx) feature with human presence sensor for added security and ease of use.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga

Both X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga are the first laptops in the world to implement Dolby Voice technology, for a more natural videoconferencing experience able to reduce the fatigue of the listening participants by offering a noticeably clearer sound than previous models. The two notebooks also support Dolby Vision and implement Dolby Atmos speakers, adding to the innovative products previously launched by the company: X1 Fold and X1 Nano, presented to the public last September. This completes the 5G-ready ThinkPad X1 family.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6

Lenovo also announced ThinkPad X 12 Detachable , which combines the features of a high performance laptop with the flexibility of a detachable tablet from 12 , 3 inches. Protected by Gorilla Glass, the display supports the Lenovo Precision Pen (to be purchased separately) or the Lenovo Digital Pen, while the keyboard has backlit backlit keys. Smart docks ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 ) and USB-C Universal . They are based on Microsoft Azure Sphere, and further enhance functionality with the ability to perform remote updates, device management and port status monitoring without interrupting end user productivity and without the need to connect a PC.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9

ThinkPad X1 in pills

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 family consists of several notebook models, all capable of offering a good degree of innovation and with 5G support (optional). Notebooks can connect, if coverage of new generation networks is scarce, even to 4G, and there is also support for fast and versatile Wi-Fi 6. X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga support Dolby Voice, a spatial audio technology that separates voices for more natural rendering, and optimizes speaker and microphone performance with features such as dynamic smoothing and background noise and echo cancellation no matter what software you are using.

Lenovo ThinkPad X 12 Detachable

The new display formats in 16: 10 or 3: 2 offer a greater number of pixels per surface, increasing the ratio of screen and chassis while improving the distribution of content on the display for increased productivity. The latest models of the family notebookk also offer support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. All models in the family (except the X1 Fold) are designed on the Intel Evo 4 platform, and use 11th generation Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics. They integrate ThinkShield and Intel Hardware Shield security solutions (available on Intel vPro platforms only, to provide hardware-level protection.

The latest Lenovo Commercial Vantage update is Also available across the ThinkPad lineup. The new version 1.3 brings with it a new and improved layout and user interface, making it easier for users to control and customize the hardware features in their device and for IT administrators to better manage user experience.

New Lenovo ThinkPad X1 devices, pricing and availability

Lenovo unfortunately is not yet able to provide details on the prices and availability of new products for the Italian market, but has promised that all useful information will be available shortly. Here are the details announced by the company for me USA rcato

ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga will be available from January 2021, starting at $ 1899.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon will be available from February 2021, starting at $ 1429.
ThinkPad X1 Yoga will be available from February 2021, starting at $ 1569.
ThinkPad X 12 Detachable will be available from January 2021, starting at $ 1149.
Pricing and availability of the new ThinkPad Smart Dock solutions will be announced later.

CES 2021: New Netgear Mobile Routers Arrive with 5G Support

Netgear has launched today several routers like the one we have seen previously, with compatibility for WiFi 6E , but it has also launched three other models that are compatible with SIM cards to provide us with connectivity from mobile data.

On the one hand, we have the Netgear Nighthawk M5 , a 5G compatible router that comes in a very small size, so that we can place it practically anywhere. Its connectivity, quite limited, is comprised of a USB-C port to charge its battery with 13 hours of autonomy and an Ethernet port , which in any case are enough to provide us with connectivity in remote areas or simply far from a fixed internet line.

It has a screen where we can see, for example, the consumption of mobile data, as well as other parameters or the configuration of the own modem. The Netgear Nighthawk M5 will arrive at a price of 799 euros to Europe.

On the other hand, the Netgear Nighthawk 4G LTE WiFi 6 Router LAX 20 has a larger size as it is also designed to be placed in homes, offices, or simply any receptacle that has electrical power, but does not have a fixed internet line, for which it is allowed use a SIM card from which we can use 4G coverage.

This time we do find a router capable of working from a wired connection thanks to its WAN port , but the slot for a NanoSIM it is a great addition in cases where the fixed network is unstable or non-existent . Among the rest of the specifications, we have 4 GbE ports, a USB 2.0 port and support for advanced features such as WPA3 or VPN, all at a price of 329 euros.

Finally we have the Netgear 4G LTE Modem LM 1200 , a small modem with a design similar to that of the Nighthawk M5 but again with limited connectivity to 4G , something that provides lower speeds, but in return we are left with a much lower price of 149 dollars – because I do not know has announced its availability in Europe -.

Compared to the M5, we also lose the screen to see mobile data consumption, but this time we still have a USB-C port, a LAN port to connect to the modem, and a WAN port in case we find a fixed network to connect to and use the modem as a WiFi access point.

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