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CradlePoint Routers For Mobile Broadband
If you have been cruising the mobile technology websites, then you will have noticed that onemanufacturers name pops up time after time and that manufacturer is CradlePoint. The reason for this is simple, when it comes to routers for mobile broadband CradlePoint is the go to company. CradlePoint specializes in providing routers for mobile users and businesses that will allow you to directly connect your 3G wireless card to the internet and then allowing access for anywhere from 16 – 32 Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Currently CradlePoint manufactures three routers that are expressly created for the mobile user and we will detail all three of them here, so that you can decide if one of them is a good fit for your needs. One question you may be asking yourself is “Why do I need one of these?” Well right now if you do any sort of traveling with your laptop you know that the only way to connect to a printer or other devices is to physically plug them into your laptop. The only way around that right now is to buy a Novatel MiFi internet card at a cost of about $250.00 US. This is a pretty big expense if you are happy with your present card, besides that you will only get access for up to 5 devices. This is where CradlePoint routers for mobile broadband come in and fill the gap.
The first of the three routers for mobile broadband detailed here is the PHS300. The PHS300 is extremely easy to use and is a total plug and play wireless solution. Take a look at some of these features.
- Simply plug your wireless air card into the unit and you have instant access for your laptop and up to 16 Wi-Fi enabled devices (requires an active data plan).
- Up to a 150 foot range for ease of connection to Wi-Fi devices.
- Li Ion rechargeable battery for even greater portability.
- Will tether to select smart phones and over 100 USB modems.
Second up is the CTR350 and is the one router of the three that is geared directly toward the traveler.
- Provides up to a 200 foot range for Wi-Fi devices.
- Connects up to 16 Wi-Fi enabled devices and can be used with a 3G wireless modem.
- Contains an Ethernet port and can be used with over 100 3G HSPA and EVDO mobile devices.
- Encryption protection includes WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
- The device is extremely small and compact measuring a mere 3.6”x2.8”x0.8”.
- The price is under $100.00 US.
Last but not least is the CTR500 and is the unit that contains the most features. All of the features contained on the CTR350 are also available on the CTR500 with the following additions.
- Your wide area network can be created using an express card as well as a USB modem.
- Has an external port for the addition of a Wi-Fi antenna.
- Will provide failover, fallback, load balancing and SNMP management.
- Comes with 4G WIMax support.
- Can connect to up to 32 Wi-Fi enabled devices at once.
So there you have it a quick breakdown of the CradlePoint routers for mobile broadband. When taking into account whether CradlePoint routers for mobile broadband fits in with your plans also consider that these units additionally make a great backup in case your main internet connection fails temporarily. To access more information, read customer reviews or to purchase any individual unit simply click on its associated link and a new window will open to provide you with the requested information.
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