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The successor to the CBA250, Cradlepoint's CBA750, is now available! Read more about the CBA750 here

check out our full CBA250 review

The CradlePoint CBA250 is the first "IP Pass-Through" product from CradlePoint.

CBA Features:

• Provides a public IP address to the local LAN device (IP Pass Through)
  
• Converts Ethernet to Cellular and Cellular to Ethernet
• Plug n Play simplicity
• "Drop in" solution to add cellular flexibility to any network
• IP Pass-Through design provides seamless connection
• Supports over 75 cellular modems and handsets
• Platform independent with standard Ethernet connection
• 10/100 Ethernet port for LAN connection

CBA250 Specifications:

• Model #: CBA250 Cellular Broadband Adapter
• Network Connections: Ethernet (LAN), USB 2.0, ExpressCard (34) Slot
• WAN/LAN Compatibility: IEEE 802.3u compliant. Cable & DSL modems with dynamic IP, static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, or BigPond connection types
• Cellular Modem Compatibility: 3G modems and handsets supporting EVDO, HSPA, UMTS, USB, ExpressCard 34, cellular handset (via USB) interfaces
• Adapter Features: Device management via web browser, flash memory for firmware upgrade, save/restore configuration settings
• Indicators: Power, Ethernet LAN, USB modem, ExpressCard modem, Signal Strength
• Buttons:SGNL - signal strength display, Reset button
• Web Browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari
• Platform Compatibility: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, Linux
• Dimensions: 4.8" x 2.8" x 0.8"
• Power: 5VDC, 2.5-3.0A; 100-240V AC/li>
• Weight: 3.5 oz.
• Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B
• Operating Temp: 0 C to 50 C
• One year manufacturer's warranty

We expect the CBA250 to be available in December 2008. Think of the CBA250 as a CTR500 without WiFi BUT with IP Pass-through.

IP Pass Thru will be important for those running:

• Kiosks
• Point of Sale System
• Backup for existing network