CradlePoint Previews New 4G Products for Home, Office and On The Go

4G Routers Showcased to Media and Partners at CES, Public Release in 1st Quarter

Boise, Idaho – CradlePoint Technology, a global leader in 3G and 4G networking solutions, will preview two new 4G embedded routers at the upcoming International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7-10. The routers - a portable unit for people on the go, and one for home and office – are still in pre-release and will be demonstrated for media at the event. (these routers are not likely to ship for a few months)

Designed for the mobile worker, this portable router is a pocket-sized gateway to the speed of 4G. The portable 4G embedded, personal hotspot comes with a USB port to support 3G modems, 802.11n Wi-Fi radio for exceptional range, simultaneous access for as many as 16 people or devices, includes VPN, WPA and WEP for security, remote management through CradlePoint’s WiPipe Central and an internal battery with up to four hours of continuous use. An optional docking cradle for enhanced in-building 4G coverage, charging and an 10/100 WAN/LAN Ethernet port, will also be available at launch.

For the small office environment, is a stationary version of the 4G embedded router designed to increase in-building 4G coverage bringing the advantages of 4G and WiMAX into homes and offices for true wireless broadband Internet access. It includes, 1 WAN port, four LAN ports, USB port for 3G modem support, access for up to 16 people or devices, with VPN, WPA and WEP for security and failover from wired to wireless redundancy.

“By the end of 2010, over 120 million U.S. residents are expected to have access to high-speed 4G wireless networks.” said Ken Hosac, Director of Product Management for CradlePoint. “This new family of CradlePoint products is strategically positioned to lead the market for fixed and mobile routers, similar to our leadership in creating a market for 3G networking solutions.”