Cradlepoint CTR500 3G/4G Router
Firmware 1.7.0

Fast Facts about this Product:

• This router is best for: The CTR500 is excellent for travelers and home/office users alike. The small size, signal indicator lights, and affordable price make it a great choice for RV-ers. With the extensive list of supported devices - including many phones/PDAs - and Cradlepoint's track record for providing updates when new devices debut, the CTR500 is a great investment likely to last a long time, even if you upgrade your device.
• Form Factors Supported: 1 USB, 1 Expresscard
• Technologies Supported: 2G, 3G, and 4G
• WiFi Standard: 802.11 B & G
• WiFi Range: 30-80ft through walls, much greater unobstructed (variable depending on interference from other electronics and physical interference such as thick walls). For information about maximizing your router's WiFi range, check out this Tip of the Week: Maximizing Your Cradlepoint Router's WiFi Range
• Number of Ethernet ports: 1 WAN/LAN port (configurable in router admin)
• Load Balancing: Yes (more info*)
• Power Supply: AC Adapter included, DC Adapter sold separately
• Size: small 4.8”x 2.8”x .8”
• Click here for compatible accessories

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This router ships with firmware version 1.7.0 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 (all other routers on the compatibility list will work with the pre-installed firmware):

• CLEAR "Series S" 4G+ (AKA Sierra Wireless 250U for CLEAR)
• Alltel Pantech UM185
• Cricket Huawei EX1705
• Cricket ZTE A605
• US Cellular Pantech UM175
• US Cellular Pantech UM185
• AT&T Sierra Wireless 504 ("Aircard 890")
• Tata Teleservices EpiValley SEC 8380 (India)
• Tata Teleservices Huawei EC1261 (India)
• Reliance Huawei EC1262 (India)
• T-Mobile UK Huawei E1750
• Orange UK Huawei E1752
• Orange UK Option iCon 515M
• Vodafone UK Huawei K4505 ("Vodafone Modem Stick Pro")
• 3 UK ZTE MF112

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 before shipping, select "upgrade to firmware 1.7.2" from the menu below.

Planning to use this router with a CLEAR, Comcast, or Time Warner 4G modem? Additional upgrades and settings changes are necessary to use this router with your 4G modem. You can do these yourself with the provided instructions, or 3Gstore can upgrade the router for you before shipping. To have 3Gstore update your router for 4G before shipping, select the upgrade option from the menu below .

[Optional Router Upgrades]Upgrade for CLEAR 4G Before Shipping - $15.00Upgrade for Comcast 4G Before Shipping - $15.00Upgrade for Time Warner 4G Before Shipping - $15.00Upgrade to Firmware 1.7.2 Before Shipping - $15.00

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Click here to read our CTR500 Router Review

Important Information

• All Cradlepoint routers purchased from 3Gstore include our exclusive Support CD and tipsheets, which provides step-by-step guides for setting up your new router, upgrading the firmware, documentation and manuals for the router, and more. Read more about the Support CD and 3Gstore's technical support here!
• Works With EVDO, WiMAX and HSDPA Devices! Click here for compatibility chart
• Compatible with both the MP3450i Battery Pack for up to 16 hours of battery life and the MP2250 Battery Pack for up to 6 hours of battery life.
• Compatible with the PepWave Surf Mini, which allows you to use your Cradlepoint router to connect to a WiFi source and either repeat/relay/extend that connectivity wirelessly, or convert from wireless to wired access via ethernet port on the bridge. click here to read our full review of the PepWave Mini

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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, HSDPA, and WiMAX networks to deliver Wi-Fi access nearly anywhere.

Secure and Reliable
The CTR500 provides enhanced Cellular Travel Router capability with support for ExpressCard 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/7, 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

Warranty and Support
Like all products purchased from3gstore.com, this router falls under our 14-day return policy (read full details here: 3gstore.com/rma) and includes our superb 3Gstore technical support for the lifetime of the router. Should you require technical support, simply have the invoice number handy and call 866-3gstore (option 3 for support) or email support@3gstore.com and we will be happy to assist you (please note that we are only able to offer technical support to customers who purchased their products from 3Gstore). CradlePoint, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchases (or the first purchaser in the case of resale by an authorized distributor) for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product, at CradlePoint’s discretion.

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