We’re selling some of Cradlepoint‘s best-quality routers at a reduced price: get $10 off the Cradlepoint Cellular Travel Router (CTR-500) and Cradlepoint PHS300 Personal WiFi Hotspot (PHS-300) on Quantum!

The Cradlepoint CTR500 enables users to establish a personal wireless connection with up to 32 people within a 150-ft radius, perfect for on-the-go travelers looking to create a wireless hotspot wherever they go. The CTR500 has a failover function that ensures continuous connection by allowing several modems to plug in simultaneously. Available now for only $89.99, the CTR500′s sleek and elegant design makes it the perfect travel companion for users wishing to stay connected everywhere and anywhere, all the time.

If you don’t need a wireless hotspot servicing up to 32 people simultaneously (don’t feel bad, we can’t all have so many contacts), then the Cradlepoint PHS300 is the perfect device for you! The PHS300 maintains wireless connection among up to 16 users within a 150-ft radius, and like the CTR500 is conveniently portable. The PHS300 is available now on the site for only $39.99.

For the “hot”test wireless network around at an affordable price, purchase the Cradlepoint CTR500 or PHS300 today!

Make your Android phone into a larger mobile hotspot by tethering your Android device to a Cradlepoint Router. Above is the HTC Incredible on Verizon’s 3G network. Connect the HTC Incredible into the Cradlepoint router (PHS300 shown). The Incredible will show the “connection” screen, then choose “Mobile Broadband Connect” and click “Done”.

The range, security and number of devices you’re able to connect to the internet gets greatly increased because of the Cradlepoint router. Tethering the device to a router includes the functionality of a router, larger Wi-Fi range and a longer battery life of your phone.

While CradlePoint has not officially added Android phones to our supported list of devices (don’t contact CradlePoint’s support folks because they will tell you it is not supported and will not be able to help you), as you can see it works and works well. Users can tether their Android phone to any number of Cradlepoint routers, including the PHS300, Cradlepoint CTR350 (Product replaced by CTR35), CTR500 and CBA750.

Users will need a data plan that supports tethering on their phone. You will also need the latest firmware for your router in order to tether your phone to the router. Android phones are still not on the list of devices supported by Cradlepoint routers. Quantum-Wireless.com has a complete selection of Cradlepoint routers, including the PHS300, CTR350 (Product replaced by CTR35), CTR500 and MBR1000.

A recent analyst’s report stated that 80 million people around the globe use a USB modem or other wireless air card. Cradlepoint 3G/4G routers maximize the performance of your USB modem or aircard.

Cradlepoint routers gives USB modem owners the opportunity to share their internet connection with 16 Wi-Fi enabled devices. It provides additional security features. It’s simple to connect to the internet from just about anywhere you get coverage.

The Cradlepoint PHS 300 fits the bill. Tether your smart phone or plug in a USB modem and connect 16 WiFi devices. It provides a 150 foot diameter of WiFi coverage. The Cradlepoint PHS 300 comes with all the security firewalls standard on all Cradlepoint devices. The battery life gets extended with rechargeable, replaceable batteries and an auto power adapter.

The Cradlepoint CTR500 (Product replaced by CTR35) works similarly to the PHS 300. Connect your USB modem or air card and you’ll have an internet connection anywhere your USB modem works. The CTR500 (Product replaced by CTR35) also supports up to 16 users. It comes with all the security features plus it works with more USB modems and air cards than the PHS300. It’s perfect for when you are traveling with a family and you need that internet connection for everyone.

Cradlepoint CTR350 (Product replaced by CTR35) is reasonably priced and does many similar things to the CTR500 and PHS300. The CTR350 (Product replaced by CTR35) creates a mobile hotspot for WiFi enabled devices using a USB modem or tethered to a 3G data phone. The battery charges with a USB connection. It works up to 200 feet and 16  WiFi devices. It’s great for home use. You can share a connection with the rest of the family. Connect your gaming devices like Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii to the internet with the CTR350.

If you’re one of the 80 million people that use a USB modem, why not get a router to share that wireless connection? Cradlepoint offers some of the best routers on the market. Quantum-Wireless.com has a complete selection of Cradlepoint routers, along with a great selection of 3G/4G routers. If you have a CLEAR connection, share the 4G connection in market using Cradlepoint routers.

The CradlePoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router is portable, compact, secure and reliable. It is convenient. At only 4.7″ X 2.8″ X .08″ (122mm x 73mm x 18.5mm) you’d be able to squeeze it into your laptop case or if you prefer it is small enough to fit in your pocket. Despite its size, the CTR500 is able to support both Express Card and USB-dongle style cellular modems (EVDO and HSDPA networks).

You don’t need to be concerned with anyone stealing your broadband with the CTR500’s WPA2 and 64/128-bit WEP Personal and Enterprise encryption modes. The Cradlepoint CTR500 EVDO Travel Router’s RJ-45 Ethernet port access (both WAN and LAN capabilities) allows you to have no need for a home modem. If your Ethernet source ever goes down, the CTR500’s unique built-in auto-failover automatically connects it to an accessible wireless network either on your phone, dongle or cellular carrier. So in some respects, the CTR500 is more reliable than your current modem because of its multiple sourcing.

The CTR500 is an assurance that you would be able to maintain maximum uptime. In fact, with the CTR500’s ability to connect up to 16 users at one time means you can get rid of your small office modem as well. You are simply able to plug this in anywhere you are and it starts transmitting. The CTR500’s car charger comes with the modem and allows you to work in your car without the need of a portable battery. The CTR-500 has all the features of modems double its size including configurable adult content filtering and phishing protection.

The CTR500’s reliability, scope, connect ability and ease of use makes it a necessary for any off site operation. You are able to build an offsite office space in less than a minute. The Cradlepoint CTR 500 is very popular for construction site office stations especially in rural areas. The Cradlepoint 500 makes any large scale project that needs to maintain a minute-by-minute schedule a hassle-free experience.

Remote Emergency Response teams and temporary work stations are able to maintain professionalism and contact with headquarters without any inconvenience. They are able to share mission critical information and vital documents with great ease. Mobile online businesses are able to travel and visit clients without sacrificing the appearance of office connectability. Its operating temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0C) to 122 degrees  (50C) means that you able to connect to the net even if you air-con is down and you’re driving on a hot summer’s day.

Like all Quantum-Wireless.com’s products, the CTR 500 comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and year-long manufacturer’s guarantee. It’s a reliable, riskfree product.

Cradlepoint CTR500 Mobile Broadband Router

Mobile broadband this last year has started to become quite popular. The ability to put a SIM card in a compatible laptop, or use a USB dongle has allowed people on the move to connect to the internet where ever they can pick up a 3G mobile phone signal. The Cradlepoint CTR500 takes things a step further by allowing a number of computers to connect to it and share the connection. This comes in handy for people on business trips or maybe even groups who want to work together sharing the same connection.

The CTR500 connects up to EVDO and 3G networks and creates a wireless network for other computers to connect to it. You do need to connect a USB model to the device to connect to the web but once connected it allows up to 32 people to share the connection wirelessly.

The CTR500 mobile broadband router can also be used with an option antenna for improving signal quality to get the most out of it. It supports multiple VPN pass-through and for wireless security it has WEP at 64/128Bit as well as WPA and WPA2 encryption.

Working

Connect a data-ready cellular phone into the USB host port, and the CTR500 automatically establishes a connection to your cellular provider’s data network. It works similar to the way a home router manages a DSL or Cable modem (connect and forget).

Once you plug in a Cellular USB modem or a Handset equipped with a phone-as-modem tethered data plan, you can associate your PC with the CTR500 just like in a Café Hotspot and you’re on the Internet. You can optionally use the RJ-45 Ethernet port with a wired LAN to give you easy shared wireless access when available.

Secure and Reliable

The high-performance router platform supports multiple and concurrent VPN pass-through sessions, plus encryption modes including WPA2 Personal and Enterprise to provide secure client access. Unique built-in auto-failover between broadband sources enables wireless backup applications and maximum uptime.

Simple

CradlePoint’s built-in Setup Wizard provides diskless set up of security settings – getting a remote workgroup up and running quickly regardless of OS or device-type on the network. For site selection and placement convenience, the CTR500 also includes a signal strength mode, which enables external LED indication of cellular signal strength.
Specifications

• Model #: CTR500 Cellular Travel Router
• 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 (available from www.cradlepoint.com)
• 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″ (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
Applications
Mobile Business

CradlePoint’s CTR500 teamed with your EVDO or HSDPA cell phone or a Cellular USB modem gives you and your team instant, reliable, and secure Internet access wherever you work. Great for simplifying individual access as well as sharing – no need to add hardware or software to your PC or your colleagues’ PC to get connected to the broadband cellular networks. Finally, you can have the convenience of WiFi and the coverage of cellular in one solution.
RV/Vacation

All the luxuries of home include Internet access – even if home is on the road or away from home. The CradlePoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router gives you a great way to unleash the modem built-in your Cellular phone. And tethered data service can be activated for just the months you need it instead of making long term commitments. An added feature is the ability to put your phone where you have signal, and use your laptop where it’s convenient. With the CradlePoint CTR500 router, you no longer have to hunt around for a public WiFi hotspot to get Internet access when on vacation.
Emergency Response

The CradlePoint CTR500 travel router provides the most compact portable WiFi solution available. And it quickly allows you to set up vital communication links in seconds. Responders will be able to share vital documents, emails, and mission critical information without the usual hassles. The CradlePoint CTR500 is your instant infrastructure solution for EVDO and HSDPA networks and is tuned to work with the latest USB modems.
Construction

Whether at a remote site or in the trailer, for short time periods or extended, the CradlePoint CTR500 cellular router provides a perfect solution for Internet connectivity when space and convenience are a premium. Plus, it supports Mobile PCs as well as handheld computers and PDAs for easy WiFi internet access regardless of what infrastructure your team uses. Ease of use and solid network performance are yours with the CradlePoint CTR500.
CradlePoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router Features

• 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
• Powered by WiPipe™ technology
Compatibility

Supported modems, handsets & data cards can be found by contacting a RACO Product Specialist.
Company Profile

Cradlepoint is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of 3G/4G mobile broadband network solutions, serving business and consumer markets. The company engineers and produces cellular routers, portable hotspots, docking cradles and software platforms that facilitate secure mobile computing. Cradlepoint’s unique WiPipe™ technology provides access and traffic management that improves the security and quality of the online mobile experience and supports new revenue streams for network providers. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho Cradlepoint maintains sales offices in Montana, Florida, Kansas and Texas.
Conclusion

CradlePoint’s family of routers offers features necessary for businesses of all types to stay connected, even when wired ISP service is interrupted or is not easily available. The “plug ‘n’ play” set up of CradlePoint routers is attractive to offices with limited IT resources. “Using our routers for redundant or backup to a wired ISP has always been a great feature for CradlePoint users. With WiMAX, businesses have the option of doing away with wired ISP services and directly connecting to the Clear service as their primary connection.” said Jack Alton, CradlePoint VP of Sales..
CradlePoint’s firmware release version 1.5.1, available April 6 for current customers, puts the power of WiMAX into the hands of consumers and businesses, and enables a new class of business-capable mobile broadband with 4G download speeds that exceed DSL, and rival cable modem speeds. The release offers continued support for all current 3G devices, over 70 different combinations of modems and cellular broadband networks.
“CradlePoint’s ability to interface with over one billion Wi-Fi enabled devices in use today–from laptops and netbooks to desktop PCs, printers, VoIP phones, cameras and PDAs–maximizes the potential of Clearwire’s network, while simultaneously improving the user-experience of its subscribers.” said Alton.

So if you only have an express card modem then the CTR500 is right for your specific needs.

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