Cradlepoint Technology ctr35 Quick Setup Guide

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FRONT

BACK

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1) Click the NETWORK CONNECTION icon
    in the lower right hand corner taskbar.
You’ll see a list of available wireless networks

2) Click CTR35-xxx

3) Enter Default Password

4) Click CONNECT

QUICK START GUIDE

1 )

SETTING UP THE ROUTER

CONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER

 

1) Click START

2) Hover over CONNECT TO

3) Click WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION

4) Click CTR35-xxx

5) Enter Default Password

6) Click CONNECT

1) Click START

2) Hover over CONNECT TO

3) Click WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION

4) Click CTR35-xxx

5) Enter Default Password

6) Click CONNECT

1) Open your wireless connection list  

      

     by clicking the AIRPORT wireless 
     icon on your menu bar

2) Click on the CTR35-xxx
3) Enter Default Password

Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.

Connect the power supply to the CTR35 and turn on “    ”.

Connect a modem: USB Wireless Broadband Data Modem with 

Active Subscription, a supported Smart Phone with Active Data + 
Tethering Plan, or a Cable, DSL, Satellite, T1, T3, Ethernet Modem.

( WAN )

( LAN )

2 )

3 )

FINDING 

YOUR 

PASSWORD

The First Time Setup Wizard will help you customize the name of your wireless network, change passwords to 
something you choose, and establish an optimal WiFi security mode.  The CTR35 comes with a unique password 
creating built-in WiFi Security, which prevents unauthorized users from connecting to your WiFi network. 

1)  

Open a browser window and type “192.168.0.1” in the address bar.  Press enter/return.

2)  

When prompted for your password, type the eight character Default Password found on product label.

3)  When you log-in for the first time, you will be automatically directed to the FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD.

5)  STEP 1/3:  If you choose, you can change the router’s DEFAULT ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD.  

     Then, select your TIME ZONE.  Click NEXT.

7)  STEP 2/3:  CradlePoint recommends you customize your WiFi Network Name.  Type in your personalized      

     Network name here.  You can also enable the Guest Network feature 

(see description on page 7).

 

     Choose the WIFI SECURITY LEVEL that best fits your needs:  POOR for WEP, BETTER for WPA or WPA2  

     and BEST for WPA2 Only. ( Make sure your PC or other devices support the mode you choose ).  Click NEXT.

8)  Choose a personalized WIRELESS SECURITY PASSWORD.  This password will be used to reconnect 

     your devices to the router once the security settings have been saved.  Click NEXT.

9)  STEP 3/3:  Review the details and record your wireless network name, administrative and wireless 

     WPA password. Click APPLY to save the settings and update them to your router.  

     If you are currently using the CTR35 WiFi network, reconnect your devices to the network using the 

     new wireless network name and security password.

SPECIAL FEATURES of the CTR35

to receive support, you must register your product: 

CTR35-xxx

For additional information, visit:

© 2010 CradlePoint, Inc.  All rights reserved. CradlePoint is not responsible for omissions or errors in typography or photography. CradlePoint, WiPipe™, 

and the WiPipe logo are trademarks of CradlePoint, Inc. in the US and other countries. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

NOTE:  If you are asked for an “8-digit PIN”, see note on page 3.

NOTE:  If you are asked for an 
“

8-digit PIN”, click CONNECT 

USING A SECURITY KEY and 
enter your 

default password found on 
the bottom of your router. 

Your unique default password 

is shown on the product label 

on the bottom of your router.   

It is the last eight characters   

of your MAC Address.

You will be asked for this 

password when you connect a 

new device to the WiFi network 

or log into the administration 

pages.

The default password provides 

WiFi security out-of-the-box.

Your router can make two WiFi networks: one private and one public. Guests on the public 

network have full, secure access to the internet - but are restricted from accessing the 

administration or any connected devices on your private network.

  

Enable the Guest Network in Step 2 of the First Time Setup Wizard.  

It will appear as “Guest” in your available networks list. 

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions provided by CradlePoint, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by CradlePoint, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the product.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE REQUIREMENT - CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
CradlePoint, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser (or the first purchaser in the case of resale by an 
authorized distributor) for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product, at CradlePoint’s 
discretion. CradlePoint does not warrant that the operation of the device will meet your requirements or be error free. Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product 
fail for any reason other than damage due to customer negligence, purchaser may return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. If 
the purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another CradlePoint, Inc. product within the thirty (30) day period, purchaser may return the product and apply the full 
purchase price toward the purchase of another CradlePoint product. Any other return will be subject to CradlePoint, Inc.’s existing return policy.

SAFETY AND HAZARDS
Due to the nature of wireless communications, data transmission and reception is not guaranteed and may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., contain errors), or lost.  The 
device is not intended for and should not be used in any critical applications where failure to transmit or receive data properly could result in property damage, loss or 
personal injury of any kind (including death). CradlePoint expressly disclaims liability for damages of any kind resulting from:  (a) delays, errors, or losses of any data 
transmitted or received using the device; or (b) any failure of the device to transmit or receive such data.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CRADLEPOINT INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, DIRECT, 
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

PRIVACY
CradlePoint may collect general data pertaining to the use of CradlePoint products via the Internet including, by way of example, IP address, device ID, 
operating system, browser type and version number, etc. To review CradlePoint’s privacy policy, please visit: http://www.cradlepoint.com/privacy.

Public WiFi networks aren’t very secure, but are generally free. The CTR35 can receive a 

WiFi signal and use it to create internet access, allowing you to securely connect up to 16 

devices using the CTR35’s security features.

Enable this feature by logging in to your router

 

(see steps 1 & 2 on page 5) 

 and selecting 

on the top navigation bar and then 

WiFi as WAN Settings in the dropdown menu. 

Click 

ENABLE and select the WiFi network you’d like to use as your Internet Connection.

USING THE FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD

To restore the router to its factory settings, press and hold the 

RESET button on the 

side of the router for ten seconds.

This will reset your login to the 

DEFAULT PASSWORD found on the bottom of your router. 

To Purchase Extended Support, register at  

or call

 

Connect your computer to the CTR35 via its WiFi network broadcast or an Ethernet cable. 

(see pages 3 & 4)

Open a browser window and type “192.168.0.1” in the address bar.  Press enter/return.

Enter your password to login. Your unique password is the last eight characters of the MAC Address
printed on the label found on the bottom of the CTR35.

Select SYSTEM SETTINGS on the top navigation bar, then SYSTEM SOFTWARE in the drop down menu.

Find the FIRMWARE UPGRADE section. This will display the current firmware version that is installed 
and indicate if updated firmware is available. 

Click AUTOMATIC (Internet) if new firmware is available.  The router will download and install the firmware
and automatically reboot itself.  A status monitor will appear and indicate when this process is complete.

If firmware is available, but you have passed your 60-day eligibility, you will need to purchase Extended Support.

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MODEM SUPPORT & UPDATES (FIRMWARE)

CradlePoint regularly makes new modem support and performance enhancements 
available for our products in a software package called “firmware”. Updating firmware 
ensures your Wireless N Travel Router is ready for today and tomorrow’s technology.  
Firmware updates are complementary for the first 60 days.

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