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Take your wireless wherever you go with the CTR500 Travel Router from CradlePoint! All you have to do is to plug a cellular modem or compatible mobile phone into the CTR500 and turn it on. Within seconds, you will have a reliable Wi-Fi network and the ability to connect up to 16 Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
Weighing less than four ounces and measuring just 4.8" x 2.8" x 0.8", the pin-sized CTR500 won’t add much to a traveler’s load. Since security is just as important on the road, WEP and WPA/WPA2 encryption are included. There is also an SPI firewall for added protection. A Setup Wizard walks you through setup and installation, taking all the guess work out of setting the CTR500.
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Perfect!!!
- Pros: I setup this router to be used with an Altel UM175, and it worked right out of the box with only a little configuration.
I disabled the wireless feature and connected it to a WRT54G router so that I can share a printer on the network.
I have no complaints!
- Cons: None that I can think of
- Other Thoughts: This is a good quality router that after setup, requires no maintenance (I set it up for my father to use in his Travel Trailer, so where ever he goes, he has internet)
Sheer Excellence
- Pros: This nifty little router worked seamlessly with my (Sprint) Sierra 597e AirCard right out of the box. It's secure, loaded with advanced features, surprisingly intuitive, and altogether impressive.
It's sleek, surpisingly heavy for its size, coated with a satin non-slip material, and very solid -- the quality is evident.
- Cons: The GPS via network port feature is a nice feature, but I never got it to work. The manufacturer doesn't offer *any* help on how to set up ports so you can "catch" the data. My best guess is it involves some squirrely trickeration via fake com port forwarding (com0com, etc). Good luck!
- Other Thoughts: I absolutely love this device. I've gone through dozens of routers over the past 5 years and this is the first time I've actually been impressed with an interface & featureset combination. It's money well-spent! I bought mine months before Newegg (or any other major vendor) offered it, so I paid a *hefty* premium and was happy nevertheless.
| Model | CTR500 |
| Type | Mobile Hotspot Devices |
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Good router with xpresscard support
- Pros: Has xpresscard slot
Works with SE TM506, TM717, HTC TP2
Has external antenna jack
Has wireless switch
- Cons: Reception is a bit lacking even with external antenna
It may be flaky with some Option modems
- Other Thoughts: I have been using it for more than one year. This router also works with phones not listed to access T-Mobile 3G without problem; however, it doesn't work with older SE phones which don't have red and green buttons, it also doesn't work with S60 phones (red modem light) and N900.
awesome product
- Pros: I finally have the ability to share my aircard connection with family. Easy setup. Works great with Sprint air card.
- Cons: needs the external antenna for optimum range, works ok out of the box
- Other Thoughts: if you are like me and live in a rural area without broadband, this is for you
Works for me!
- Pros: Plug and play with a few password configuration settings required. Connected using my Verizon USB Broadband modem right out of the box. Whoot!
- Cons: Not totally automatic configuration for setting up wireless gateways. Some drilling down to find password settings.
- Other Thoughts: I'm happy with my purchase!
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cradlepoint |
| Model |
CTR500 |
| Spec |
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Mobile Hotspot Devices |
| Specifications |
WiFi Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g
Cellular Network Connection: Compatible 3G handset with USB data connection, USB Cellular modems, and Express Card cellular modems (EVDO and HSDPA; see supported devices list for details)
Wired Network Connection: 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port (switchable LAN/WAN)
Firewall: NAT (Network Address Translation) with SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection)
Security and Access Control: Enable/Disable SSID, 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
Device Management: Local and remote via Web Browser (HTTP)
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"
Weight: 4.0 oz.
Certifications: FCC, CE, IC, RoHS, Wi-Fi Alliance |
| Features |
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Fully compliant 802.11b/g router
Supports external 802.11 antenna (not included)
Compatible with Express Card and USB style cellular modems (EVDO and HSDPA networks)
Supports select handsets via USB cable
10/100 Ethernet port switchable as WAN or LAN
Auto-failover mode for a compact broadband source backup solution
Cellular signal strength indication on top panel eases site selection
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Introduction
Take your wireless wherever you go with the CTR500 Travel Router from CradlePoint! All you have to do is to plug a cellular modem or compatible mobile phone into the CTR500 and turn it on. Within seconds, you will have a reliable Wi-Fi network and the ability to connect up to 16 Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
Weighing less than four ounces and measuring just 4.8" x 2.8" x 0.8", the pin-sized CTR500 won’t add much to a traveler’s load. Since security is just as important on the road, WEP and WPA/WPA2 encryption are included. There is also an SPI firewall for added protection. A Setup Wizard walks you through setup and installation, taking all the guess work out of setting the CTR500.
Highlights
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Plug ‘n Play
The CradlePoint CTR500 provides a simple way of sharing your cellular data connection via Wi-Fi - simply plug an activated USB or ExpressCard modem into the CTR500, turn it on, and it’s ready to go, without the need for complex configuration.
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IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant
Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g protocol, the CradlePoint CTR500 ensures interoperability with any Wi-Fi-enabled device from other vendors.
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Automatic Failover to 3G Network
The CradlePoint CTR500 features auto failover capability that automatically switches to the 3G wireless network when your wired network goes down, so your business is always connected.
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10/100Mbps LAN/WAN Ethernet Port
The CradlePoint CTR500 features a 10/100Mbps LAN/WAN Ethernet port – the default LAN mode lets you connect your PC or any system requiring Wi-Fi support to your network. When set to the WAN mode, you can use the CTR500 with any DSL or cable modem connection just like using a conventional broadband router.
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High Wireless Security
The CradlePoint CTR500 supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2 Enterprise standards for use of the available supreme encryption regardless of client devices and features a built-in SPI firewall to prevent potential attacks from the Internet.
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Travel-friendly Design
The CradlePoint CTR500 features a travel-friendly design, complete with a signal strength indicator and external antenna port, so you can conveniently create a fast and reliable wireless access wherever you go.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | cradlepoint |
| Type | Mobile Hotspot Devices |
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Reviewed By: Dustin on 3/20/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
