Using The Controls - Cradlepoint CTR350 User Manual

Using the Controls

LED 0 –
A
USB Status
LED 1 –
B
WAN Status
LED 2 –
C
WLAN Status
LED 3 –
D
Power Status
E Ventilation Slots
F Ethernet Port
ON / OFF Status
&
G
External Power
Connection
Factory Default Reset
H
Button
I USB-to-Modem Port
Green Connection to USB port is established.
OFF USB port not in use.
Green Wide Area Network is ready via the Ethernet port.
OFF Ethernet port not in use or the connection is not secure. Port not in use.
OFF No handset connected, unit is negotiating the connection, or no WLAN available.
Green CTR is connected to external power / on.
OFF CTR is OFF.
These allow excess heat to be removed from the CTR while operating. It is recommended that the unit not be
covered with any material that will block the dispersion of heat away from the unit. The unit should not reach
extreme temperatures.
The Ethernet port allows you to connect to the unit via CAT5 cable on a LAN.
OFF
The unit is completely OFF when the unit is not connected to external power and the ON / OFF switch is in the
OFF position.
The unit will charge its own battery and the phone battery if switched OFF and connected to external power.
Note: The option to charge the phone's battery must be selected in the CTR setup pages.
The unit will ONLY charge the phone battery when switched OFF and NOT connected to external power. Note:
The option to charge the phone's battery must be selected in the CTR setup pages.
* No access to the router or the wireless network can be established while the unit is OFF.
CA UTION: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with
your product will cause damage to the unit and void the warranty.
ON
If the unit is ON and not connected to a phone or handset, it's Setup / Help Pages are still accessible by
associating with its SSID (Network Name) and entering 192.168.0.1 into the URL bar of a web browser. Note:
Login will be required to access the CTR Setup / Help Pages
If the unit is ON and connected to a fully operable data-enabled cell phone or USB modem a wireless network will
be automatically established. The laptop will automatically associated with the network. In some cases the user
will need to selected the wireless network from their laptop's wireless network list. (Details vary by Operating
System.)
The unit will operate off external power exclusively while connected to an external power source. If there is
sufficient excess power available the unit will also charge the phone.
The power connector is a standard jack size and when connected to the proper cable and an external power
source will power the CTR according to the specifications listed in the ON / OFF switch section of the Controls
list.
To return all the User Defined configurations (such as those specified in the Setup / Help Pages) to their original
factory default settings simply turn the unit OFF, press and hold the Factory Default Reset button, and turn the
unit ON. After the LEDs have flashed ON then OFF then ON again, release the button. All setting should be
reset.
This is a standard USB port that is used to connect either to a USB modem or to a data-enabled cellular phone.
Cables for USB to Data connection vary by phone manufacturer and are not provided with the CTR. Contact your
service provider for further information.
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