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Portabella & Streamer product guide
Choose a cellular router for data connectivity or a video transport appliance for live streaming. Compare the current model groups, then use the linked family brochure for detailed specifications.
Model lineup reviewed
Data connectivity
Choose Portabella for mobile or remote Internet access. Use multiple cellular connections and a wired WAN. Add Streamer software when you need live video optimization.
Live video transport
Choose Streamer to send an already encoded video stream over bonded WAN connections. Supply your own encoder or switcher and use a video relay to reach your video server or CDN.
Current cellular data models
Portabella
The current range has three brochure groups: Portabella 4000i, Portabella 4000i 5G, and Portabella 4000it in 4G LTE or 5G configurations.
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| Feature | Portabella 4000i | Portabella 4000i 5G | Portabella 4000it (4G or 5G) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load balancing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data bonding service support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video bonding service support | Optional Streamer add-on | Optional Streamer add-on | Optional Streamer add-on |
| Additional wired WAN | 1 GbE Ethernet | 1 GbE Ethernet | 1 GbE Ethernet (M12) |
| Cellular technology | 4G LTE | 5G with 4G LTE fallback | 4G LTE or 5G |
| Modem configuration | 4 embedded; 2 or 3 available | 4 embedded; 2 or 3 available | 4 embedded |
| Model options | 4000i / 3000i / 2000i | 4000i 5G / 3000i 5G / 2000i 5G | 4000it / 4000it 5G |
| Embedded video encoder | No | No | No |
| Embedded Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brochure | View brochure | View brochure | View brochure |
Portabella 4000i and 4000i 5G have four embedded modems in the primary configuration; 3000i and 2000i configurations have three and two modems respectively. Portabella 4000it is available with four 4G LTE or four 5G modems. The 4000it interface details are the published 4G LTE reference; confirm the exact 5G configuration when ordering.
Peered bonding requires a cloud or customer-hosted relay. Video bonding requires a video relay. See relay and service requirements, or contact sales for a configuration and service quote.
Published performance references
- Portabella 4000i: up to 1 Gb/s load balancing and 100 Mb/s peered bonding.
- Portabella 4000i 5G: up to 1 Gb/s load balancing and 800 Mb/s peered bonding.
- Portabella 4000it 4G LTE: up to 1 Gb/s load balancing and 250 Mb/s peered bonding. Confirm performance for the 5G configuration when ordering.
These figures are published appliance limits for the primary four-modem models, not measured cellular speeds. The brochures do not specify the firmware, encryption mode or complete test conditions. Available capacity, latency, packet loss, relay location and configuration affect achieved performance; request validation for your deployment.
Current live video models
Streamer
The current range has three brochure groups: Streamer 4000i, Streamer 4000i 5G, and Streamer 1U. Each transports an already encoded video stream; none includes a built-in video encoder.
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| Feature | Streamer 4000i | Streamer 4000i 5G | Streamer 1U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load balancing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data bonding service support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video bonding service support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional wired WAN | 1 GbE Ethernet | 1 GbE Ethernet | 4 GbE Ethernet; 8 or 12 with add-on |
| Cellular technology | 4G LTE | 5G with 4G LTE fallback | External USB cellular modems |
| Modem configuration | 4 embedded; 2 or 3 available | 4 embedded; 2 or 3 available | 2 USB cellular ports; external modems |
| Model options | 4000i / 3000i / 2000i | 4000i 5G / 3000i 5G / 2000i 5G | 1U rack-mount |
| Embedded video encoder | No | No | No |
| Embedded Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | No |
| Brochure | View brochure | View brochure | View brochure |
Streamer 4000i and 4000i 5G have four embedded modems in the primary configuration; 3000i and 2000i configurations have three and two modems respectively. Streamer 1U uses wired WAN connections and external USB cellular modems. Connect your own video encoder or switcher via Ethernet; the 4000i models also accept encoded video over Wi-Fi.
Peered bonding requires a cloud or customer-hosted relay. Video bonding requires a video relay. See relay and service requirements, or contact sales for a configuration and service quote.
Published video performance references
- Streamer 4000i: up to 30 Mb/s video streaming. The brochure separately lists 100 Mb/s peered throughput.
- Streamer 4000i 5G: up to 80 Mb/s video streaming. The brochure separately lists up to 1 Gb/s load balancing.
- Streamer 1U: up to 20 Mb/s RTMP, or up to 100 Mb/s RTMP with the optional performance pack.
Video streaming, peered data bonding and load balancing are different performance measures. These published limits are not measured cellular speeds or a guarantee for every stream. Confirm the encoding bitrate, protocol, available WAN capacity and relay configuration before choosing a model.
Deployment requirements
Relays, software and ordering
Load balancing
Standalone load balancing distributes separate sessions across available WAN links. A single-session download uses one WAN link in this mode.
Peered data bonding
Packet-level bonding of downlink and uplink traffic requires a cloud or customer-hosted relay. Broadband Bonding Service provides an optional service and cloud static IP; confirm the required service plan and relay capacity.
Live video bonding
Streamer transports encoded video through a video relay. The 4000i brochures describe Mushroom cloud relay points; Streamer 1U also supports a Streamer Relay Unit at the receiving location. Portabella needs the optional Streamer software add-on for live video optimization.
Request the complete configuration
Ask for the model, cellular generation, number of embedded modems, regional carrier compatibility, WAN connections, relay service, software options and support package in your quote. Confirm licence and subscription terms, availability and delivery time with sales.
Request a configuration quoteHistorical references
Older models and brochure URLs
Portabella 4000, Portabella 8000, Streamer 4000 and Streamer 8000 are End-of-life. Their brochures remain available for existing installations:
- Portabella 4000 (End-of-life)
- Portabella 8000 (End-of-life)
- Streamer 4000 (End-of-life)
- Streamer 8000 (End-of-life)
The older Portabella 2000i appliance brochure is also marked End-of-life. The current two-modem 2000i configurations belong to the 4000i families and are covered in their current family brochures above.
For fixed-site and office routers, see the Truffle product family. For an existing installation, consult Mushroom Networks support documentation.