Hardware Components

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Complete guide to Proxidize hardware for building mobile proxy infrastructure.

Hardware Overview

Proxidize Hardware Products

MX2 USB Modem

The core component - 4G/5G USB modems with SIM slots.

Specification	Detail
Connection	4G LTE / 5G
SIM Slots	1 per modem
Interface	USB 3.0
Compatibility	Any USB host
Bands	Multi-band global

Use Cases:

• Plug into any server
• Works with USB hubs for scaling
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi

SX2 Mini Server

Compact 2-modem server for small deployments.

Specification	Detail
Modem Slots	2
Form Factor	Mini PC size
Power	Low power (~15W)
OS	Proxidize Linux
Best For	Home/small office

┌───────────────────┐
│  SX2 Mini Server  │
│  ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐  │
│  │ M1  │ │ M2  │  │
│  └─────┘ └─────┘  │
│    Power  LAN     │
└───────────────────┘

SX4 Standard Server

4-modem server for professional use.

Specification	Detail
Modem Slots	4
Form Factor	Small desktop
Power	~25W
OS	Proxidize Linux
Best For	Professional/reseller

┌────────────────────────────┐
│      SX4 Server            │
│  ┌───┐ ┌───┐ ┌───┐ ┌───┐   │
│  │M1 │ │M2 │ │M3 │ │M4 │   │
│  └───┘ └───┘ └───┘ └───┘   │
│     Power   LAN   USB      │
└────────────────────────────┘

RSX1 Rack Server

Enterprise rack-mount solution for large scale operations.

Specification	Detail
Modem Slots	16+
Form Factor	1U/2U Rack
Power	~100W
OS	Proxidize Linux
Best For	Data centers, large resellers

┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                   RSX1 Rack Server               │
│ ┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐┌──┐ │
│ │1 ││2 ││3 ││4 ││5 ││6 ││7 ││8 ││9 ││10││11││..││
│ └──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘└──┘ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

HX1 USB Hub

Powered USB hub for expanding modem capacity.

Specification	Detail
Ports	10 USB 3.0
Power	External powered
Compatibility	Any USB host
Purpose	Scale existing servers

Hardware Configurations

Configuration 1: Starter (1-2 Modems)

Requirements:

• Any Windows/Linux/Mac computer
• 1-2 MX2 modems
• SIM cards with data plans
• USB ports

Cost: Low Complexity: Easy

Configuration 2: Professional (4 Modems)

Requirements:

• SX4 server (pre-configured)
• 4 MX2 modems
• 4 SIM cards
• Ethernet connection

Cost: Medium Complexity: Easy (plug and play)

Configuration 3: Scale (10-20 Modems)

Requirements:

• Ubuntu server (mini PC or dedicated)
• 2x HX1 USB hubs
• 20 MX2 modems
• 20 SIM cards
• Stable power (UPS recommended)

Cost: Medium-High Complexity: Moderate

Configuration 4: Enterprise (50+ Modems)

Requirements:

• Multiple RSX1 rack servers
• 48+ MX2 modems
• Data center or server room
• Redundant power
• Network infrastructure

Cost: High Complexity: Advanced

Alternative: Android Phones

Use existing smartphones as proxies:

Requirement	Minimum
Android Version	7.0+
Connection	WiFi (always on)
Data Plan	Mobile data plan
App	Proxidize Android Agent

Pros:

• No additional hardware cost
• Use old phones
• Easy setup

Cons:

• Battery management
• Less reliable long-term
• Limited to 2-3 phones realistically

Alternative: Raspberry Pi

DIY solution with Raspberry Pi:

Component	Purpose
Raspberry Pi 4	Proxy server
MX2 Modems	Mobile connection
Powered USB Hub	Multiple modems
SD Card	OS storage

Pros:

• Low power consumption
• Low cost
• Quiet operation

Cons:

• Limited to 2-4 modems
• Requires Linux knowledge
• Manual setup

SIM Card Considerations

Recommended SIM Types

Type	Best For	Data
Unlimited Data	Heavy usage	No caps
High-Cap Plans	Moderate usage	50GB+
IoT/M2M SIMs	Dedicated proxy	Varies

Multi-Carrier Strategy

Benefits:

• IP diversity
• Redundancy if one carrier has issues
• Different IP pools

Power Requirements

Setup	Power Draw	Recommendation
2 modems	~10W	Standard outlet
4 modems	~20W	Surge protector
10 modems	~50W	UPS battery backup
20+ modems	~100W+	Dedicated circuit + UPS

Power Stability

Sudden power loss can corrupt modem firmware. Always use surge protection, and UPS for larger deployments.

Network Placement

Optimal Modem Positioning

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│              Room                    │
│                                      │
│   ┌──────┐           [Window]       │
│   │Server│                          │
│   └──┬───┘                          │
│      │ USB cables                   │
│      ▼                              │
│   ┌─────────────────┐               │
│   │  Modems near    │ ◄── Best      │
│   │  window/wall    │     signal    │
│   └─────────────────┘               │
│                                      │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Tips:

• Position modems near exterior walls/windows
• Avoid metal enclosures
• Space modems apart to reduce interference
• Use USB extension cables if needed

See Also

• Proxidize Architecture - How components connect
• SOP-005: Shared Proxies - Creating proxy endpoints
• Troubleshooting - Common issues