Easy to use The CTR500 Mobile Broadband Travel Router was developed to be a plug ‘n’ play solution. Simply connect an activated USB or ExpressCard modem* and turn the unit on. Within seconds you will have a secure WiFi network and the ability to connect up to 16 WiFi-enabled devices. Compact and Portable Small enough to fit into a shirt pocket the CTR500 can go with you anywhere. Complete with signal strength indicator and external antenna port, the CTR500 can be positioned for optimal signal strength. Secure and Reliable This high-performance router platform, powered by WiPipe™ technology, supports multiple and concurrent VPN pass-through sessions, plus encryption modes including 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2. Additionally, built-in auto-failover keeps everyone online switching from wired to wireless broadband access in the event of a wired ISP failure. Networking compliance with IEEE 802.11 b/g standards 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet Port Use with Express Card or USB-style Cellular Modem (can be used with cellular handsets on networks that support data tethering) Compatible with HSDPA and EVDO cellular network devices UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) and ALGs support for Internet applications such as Email, FTP, Gaming, Remote Desktop, Net Meeting, Telnet, SSH and SCP Flash memory for firmware upgrade, save/restore settings Easy Management via HTTP and Remote Management via HTTP and SNMP Connector supports optional external Wi-Fi antenna Compliant with Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server, Linux and Mac OS Firewall features Network Address Translation (NAT), and Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) protects against DoS attacks Access Control to prevent unauthorized usage Provides additional security of Enable/Disable SSID, Internet Access Control (Services, URL and MAC Filtering) Supports multiple and concurrent IPSec, L2TP and PPTP VPN pass-through sessions Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 Quantum-Wireless.com 1-877-259-4629

1. T EC HN OLO GY
CTR500
Mobile Broadband Router
Ethernet, USB, and ExpressCard™ Modem Support
EASY TO USE SECURE AND RELIABLE
The CTR500 Mobile Broadband Travel Router was This high-performance router platform, powered by
developed to be a plug ‘n play solution. Simply WiPipe™ technology, supports multiple concurrent
connect an activated USB or ExpressCard modem VPN pass-through sessions, plus encryption modes
and turn the unit on. Within seconds you will have a including 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA2
secure Wi-Fi network and the ability to connect up Enterprise. Additionally, built-in auto failover keeps
to 16 Wi-Fi–enabled devices. everyone online, switching from wired to wireless
broadband access in the event of a wired ISP failure.
COMPACT AND PORTABLE
Small enough to fit into a laptop bag, the CTR500
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can go with you anywhere. Complete with signalnal
strength indicator and external antenna port,
the CTR500 can be positioned for optimal
signal strength.
Share a secure
Wi-Fi network
almost anywhere
• Create a Secure
Wi-Fi Network Instantly
• No Software to Install
• Failover/Failback Redundancy
• 802.11 b/g
Connects with any Wi-Fi–enabled device:
Latest compatibility information available at www.cradlepoint.com

2. CTR500
Mobile Broadband Router
External antenna port
4.7 inches
USB modem port ExpressCard lock
Wireless 2.8 inches
on/off
LAN/WAN ExpressCard
Ethernet port modem port
DC plug
Signal strength
indicator
Reset LED indicators Data/signal toggle switch
DETAILS SPECIFICATIONS
• Networking compliance with IEEE 802.11 b/g standards Model #: CTR500 Mobile Broadband Travel Router
• 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port Wi-Fi Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g
• Use with ExpressCard or USB-style Cellular Modem Network Connections: Switchable LAN/WAN (Ethernet); USB port,
(can be used with cellular handsets on networks that ExpressCard slot
support data tethering) Buttons/Switches: Wireless on/off switch, Signal Strength button,
• Compatible with HSPA and EVDO cellular network devices Reset button
• UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) and ALGs support for Internet LED Indicators: Power, USB modem active, Express Card modem
applications, such as Email, FTP, Gaming, Remote Desktop, active, WLAN, Ethernet WAN, Signal Strength LEDs
Net Meeting, Telnet, and more Dimensions: 4.7” x 2.8” x 0.8” (122 mm x 73 mm x 18.5 mm)
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade, save/restore settings Certifications: FCC
• Easy Management via Web Browser (HTTP) and Remote Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Management (SNMP)
• Connector supports optional external Wi-Fi antenna IN THE BOX
• Compliant with Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server, Linux, • CTR500 Mobile Broadband Router
and Mac OS • Worldwide AC Adapter • 12V Auto Adapter
• Quick Start Guide • Warranty Card
SECURITY
• Firewall features Network Address Translation (NAT), and MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) protects against DoS attacks • Mobile broadband data modem (USB or ExpressCard) with active
• Access Control to prevent unauthorized usage subscription or supported phone with active tethered data plan.
• Provides additional security of Enable/Disable SSID, Internet • Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, or Linux with Wi-Fi adapter
Access Control (Services, URL and MAC Filtering) 802.11 b/g recommended
• Supports multiple and concurrent IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP VPN • Internet Explorer v6.0, Firefox v2.0, or Safari v1.0 minimum
pass-through sessions
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2 Enterprise * USB and ExpressCard modems require activation with a mobile broadband carrier.
CTR500 will also work with “phone as modem” data plan. Over 80 modems and
handsets supported. For latest compatibility list visit www.cradlepoint.com.
** Based on cellular/mobile broadband coverage.
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