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Cradlepoint CTR-350 Cellular Travel Router (Black) |  | Brand: Cradlepoint
Category: CE
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $73.88 (On sale from $78.17)
as of 9/10/2010 01:03 CDT details
You Save: $4.29 (5%)
New (28) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $64.99
Rating:  58 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 6.2 x 2.5
MPN: CTR350
Model: CRADLE-CTR350
UPC: 094922814722
EAN: 0804879109754
ASIN: B001FWH0A0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Share a secure Wi-Fi network almost anywhere.EASY TO USE The CTR350 Mobile Broadband Travel Router is a full-featured wireless 802.11b/g router developed to be a plug `n play solution. Simply connect an activated USB modem,* plug in the CTR350, and turn the unit on. Within seconds, you will have a secure Wi-Fi network and the ability to connect up to 16 Wi-Fi enabled devices. PORTABLE AND POWERFUL The smallest router in its class, the CTR350 can go with you anywhere.** Enjoy the simplicity and convenience of Wi-Fi without having to search for a hotspot or risking a non-secure connection. And, when using a wired LAN (Ethernet) the CTR350 will automatically failover to a wireless network in the event of a loss of service with no interruption to the user. 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, WPA2, and WPA2 Enterprise. Additionally, built-in auto failover keeps everyone online, switching from wired to wireless broadband access in the event of a wired ISP failure. Features: Create a Secure Wi-Fi Network Instantly.Compact Go-Anywhere Size.No Software to Install.Failover Redundancy.802.11 b/g.
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The only reasonably priced router with this much product support. September 2, 2010
D. Cook (Arizona)
I use verizon wireless' UM175 usb dongle for internet, and I spent quite alot of time searching for a means of enabling me to use the bandwidth I already pay for on more than one device at a time. I didn't even have to fiddle with any complicated setup, just plugged it in to the usb port and the cradlepoint negotiated the connection in 2 minutes flat and without a hitch.
I can connect up to 16 devices wirelessly with this router, including my laptops, psp and wii. Security was easy to set up, but not even entirely necessary as it requires the last 6 digits of the router's mac address as a default setting. Setting up enhanced security was easy with a very user friendly interface.
I do notice a VERY slight decrease (approx 10%)in internet/data speeds through this device, not enough to be a problem but it is enough that I noticed.
The only other router that officially supports the UM175 is another cradlepoint router that costs over $200. According to verizon support, the only way to share an internet account on more than one device is to buy their Mifi (which is also $200, and would require my signing a new contract and losing my grandfathered unlimited plan), so I am extremely satisfied-a $75 price tag and a minute loss of speed is a small price to pay for what I'm getting with this cradlepoint.
It cannot be run on batteries and didn't come with a dc adaptor to make it truly portable, but the adaptor input is pretty standard...I had several lying around the house that worked.
It's also very small-palm sized-and without the usual wires and antennas it is much less of an eyesore than most routers.
 Didn't work for me ... August 14, 2010
J. L. Sands (near Hilton Head)
... And I had to return it. Seller charged a restocking fee and I had to pay postage both ways - so the whole thing was a disaster.
Router WIN, Amazon shipping policy FAIL August 13, 2010
JD (NY, USA)
WIN: This little router is great! Setup took maybe 5 minutes, and that only because I wanted to set a password to control access to my wireless network. I live in a rural area in Puerto Rico, where the only means of getting an internet connection is via mobile broadband. I have an external Yagi antenna plugged into my 3G usb modem (Sierra Wireless 598U from Sprint), and the usb modem plugged into the router. The router signal covers my entire house and porch--despite concrete walls throughout.
FAIL: Amazon (incl. Marketplace) doesn't ship electronics to Puerto Rico, so I had to get the router from an eBay store, although I would have preferred to get it from a well-known seller. Heads up, Amazon, you're missing out on customers! Puerto Rico is part of the US and the US postal system, what's with the discrimination? If a small company selling on eBay can ship to Puerto Rico, you should be able to as well.
Works great....just make sure to update the firmware August 11, 2010
Ron V. (Los Angeles)
I bought this so I could share my T-Mobile webConnect subscription with my iPhone and especially WiFi-only iPad when I'm away from a hotspot, or at a hotel and don't want to pay for their crummy, overpriced internet access.
Upon plugging it in, it wouldn't connect to T-Mobile, despite the particular USB stick I was using being on the list of supported devices. But upon upgrading the firmware, it works flawlessly.
The firmware was only one revision off too...February 2010 (May 2010 was the latest as of this writing). Yet it was outdated enough to not recognize the USB stick I was using.
Moral of the story...if it doesn't appear to work out of the box, try upgrading the firmware to the latest version before sending it back or contacting Tech Support.
RV, hunters & fishermen will love this July 26, 2010
Robin Rosenberger (Midwestern Cornbelt, USA)
I bought it for my RV & truck. It certainly does the job. If you camp, hunt, or fish, this may very well be the router for you. The free car charger by mail is just one more thing I like about it.
(In a previous edition of this review, I incorrectly said this router might need extra time at bootup to negotiate WPA2/PSK. I mistakenly jotted down the 3G negotiation time for an iCON 452 3G USB stick. I re-tested the router to confirm WPA2 raises up at the same time with WEP. Sincere apologies to Cradlepoint for my error.)
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