Cradlepoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router
CradlePoint’s CTR500 Cellular Travel Router is a compact Wi-Fi base station that connects to the Internet through your Cellular Modem card. Choose from a wide list of Cellular USB or ExpressCard modems, and share your connection via Wi-Fi. Use at home or when travelling – and skip the search for an Internet Cafe.
- Fully compliant 802.11b/g router
- Compatible with Express Card and USB style cellular modems
- 10/100 Ethernet port switchable as WAN or LAN
- Auto-failover mode for a compact instant backup solution
Overview
Powered by CradlePoint’s WiPipe technology, the CTR500 gives you hassle-free Wi-Fi access nearly anywhere--supporting a wide variety of modems and handsets on the ATT, Verizon, Sprint, and Alltel networks.
Easy hotspot set up
With no software to load, the CTR500 works with the Mac AirPort client and gets you connected pronto. Plug in your modem and you’ll be surfing within seconds. It’s also a snap to use with PCs or even your iPod touch.
Share your connection
Share access with up to 15 users. It’s a great solution for group access whether for business or pleasure. With the included 12V Auto Adapter, you can even connect in your car, boat or RV.
No intruders
Security features such as 64/128 bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 keeps your network secure. It’s fully compliant with corporate VPNs and security-critical networks.
Instant office
At just over 4 ounces, the CTR500 travels well. It works everywhere you have cellular service, or if you have wired Internet in your hotel or business, the Ethernet port switches to WAN mode, letting you enjoy the convenience of WiFi up to 100 feet away.
Hyper-connect
Use the CTR500 along with your Cellular Modem and keep all of your devices Wi-Fi connected— whether on your MacBook Air, your digital camera with Eye-Fi card or your iPod touch.
Features
- Fully compliant 802.11b/g router
- Compatible with Express Card and USB-style cellular modems
- 10/100 Ethernet port switchable as WAN or LAN
- Auto-failover mode for a compact instant backup solution
- Cellular signal strength indication on top panel
- Powered by WiPipe technology from CradlePoint
Did you notice?
You can connect to the Internet anywhere there’s cellular service and then share that connection wirelessly with up to 15 people.
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Accessing the Internet from your Mac or even your iPod touch nearly everywhere you travel. All it takes is the CradlePoint CTR500 and a Cellular Modem.
System requirements
For access via cellular:
- Compatible cellular broadband USB or ExpressCard modem (active data service subscription required)
- Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later; or Windows 2000/XP/Vista; or Linux with built-in or modular 802.11b/g
- Safari v1.0, Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox 2.0 minimum
For access via wired Ethernet:
- Wired Ethernet LAN, hotel Ethernet LAN or home DSL/Cable Internet subscription
- Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later; Windows 2000/XP/Vista; or Linux with built-in or modular 802.11b/g
- Safari v1.0, Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox 2.0, minimum
What’s in the box?
- Cradlepoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router
- Worldwide AC adapter (100-240V, multi-plug)
- 12V Auto Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
Warranty
One year (For details, please visit www.cradlepoint.com/content/policies.)
Mfr. Part No.: CTR500
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Most Useful Reviews
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Cradlepoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router
CTR500 is a life saver!
Written by EH from San Jose
Jan 16, 2009
This router is phenomenal! it is so easy to setup and works like a charm. I used it during customer visits to demonstrate our product live on premise and in hotel lobbies. Great value and versatility. …More
124 of 145 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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If i want to use my macbook in my car is this the device that I would want to use?
- Asked by AW from MALVERN
- Oct 10, 2009
Best Answer
No. If you want to do that, you would need something like a mobile internet stick. You can buy them at Telus, Bell, Rogers etc. depending on what you use for internet. It costs around $30 per month.
Hope this Helps,
TK …More- Answered by TK
- Oct 24, 2009
- 4 of 6 people found this useful
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Will this work with my Blackberry Tour?
- Asked by AN from warrens
- Nov 9, 2009
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is cellular modem same as cell phone?
- Asked by NH from richmond
- Oct 29, 2009
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If i want to use my macbook in my car is this the device that I would want to use?
- Asked by AW from MALVERN
- Oct 10, 2009
