This router ships with firmware version 1.4 installed. If you plan to use this router with any of the below devices, you will need to update the firmware before using the router:
- Sprint U760
- Verizon USB760
- Sprint 598U
- Verizon Blackberry Storm
- Alltel Huawei EC168
- AT&T Quicksilver
- Huawei E870
- Cricket's Calcomp A600
- AT&T MC930D
- Rogers ZTE MF636
- Sprint U300 (3G/4G)
- Clear USB modem
The latest firmware version is included on CD and you can easily upgrade the firmware yourself; alternatively, 3Gstore can perform the upgrade for you before shipping your router for $15. To have 3Gstore update your firmware to the latest version before shipping, add the following item to your shopping cart along with the router: CTR500 Firmware Upgrade
Important Information
Portable and Compact
The CradlePoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router creates a secure Wi-Fi Hotspot
from broadand enabled data modems. It works with the latest USB and Express card
devices running on EVDO as well as HSDPA networks to deliver Wi-Fi access nearly
anywhere.
Secure and Reliable
The CTR500 provides enhanced Cellular Travel Router capability with support for Express Card modems. The high-performance router platform supports multiple
and concurrent VPN pass-through sessions, plus encryption modes including WPA2
Personal and Enterprise. Additionally, its built-in auto-failover supports wireless
backup applications. (click here for video demo of CTR500 Failover feature)
Functionality and Convenience
CradlePoint’s router administration is web-browser based and the built-in Setup
Wizard provides diskless set up of security parameters - getting a remote workgroup
up and running quickly regardless of OS or device-type on the network. For placement
convenience, the CTR500 also includes a ‘signal
strength mode’, which activates the blue LED indicator panel.
L-R: Power, LAN, WiFi, USB, ExpressCard, blue signal lights.
Features
- Fully compliant 802.11b/g WiFi router
- Works on Sprint/Verizon/Alltel EVDO
as well as AT&T
HSPA networks
- Compatible with Express Card and USB style cellular modems
- Also supports select phones/handsets via USB
cable (click here
for full compatibility list)
- 10/100 Ethernet port operates as WAN input or LAN output
- Supports auto-failover mode
for compact backup solution
- Cellular signal strength indication on top panel
- Powered by WiPipe technology
CradlepointRouter Specifications
- Model #: CTR500 Cellular Travel Router
- WiFi Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g
- Cellular Network Connection: Compatible
phone/handset via USB; USB modems; ExpressCard/34mm modems (click
here for full compatibility list)
- Wired Network Connection: 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port
(operates as WAN input or LAN output)
- Hardware Firewall: NAT (Network Address Translation)
with SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection)
- Security and Access Control: Enable/Disable SSID, "Require
User Login"; Internet Access Control (Services, URL, MAC, and DNS based)
- Encryption: 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
- Network Applications Support: UPnP, ALG, Email,
FTP, Gaming, Remote Desktop, NetMeeting, Telnet and others
- Business Applications Support: Multiple and Concurrent
IPSEC, L2TP and PPTP VPN pass-through sessions
- Platform Compatibility: Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/Vista,
Mac OS X, Linux, and WiFi-enabled PDAs
- Firmware Upgrade: Flash based with save and restore options
(available from www.cradlepoint.com)
- Device Management: Local and remote administration via
Web Browser (supports DDNS)
- LED Indicators: Power, WLAN (wireless LAN status), WAN/LAN
(Ethernet link status), USB modem active, ExpressCard modem active, Cellular
Signal Strength
- Dimensions: 4.8" x 2.8" x 0.8" (122 mm x 73 mm x 18.5 mm)
- Weight: 4.0 oz.
- Certifications: FCC, CE, IC, RoHS, Wi-Fi Alliance
- Operating Temp: 0 C to 50 C
- Power: 5vdc (2.5amp International A/C adapter - 100 ~ 240v included)
- 12vdc cigarette lighter adapter also included
Check out our 'Sneak Peek' Video Review of the CTR500:
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