This product was announced as End of Life. The last firmware release was version 2.6.1 posted on May 12, 2011.
CradlePoint PHS300 Knowledgebase
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Easy to Use
The PHS300 Personal WiFi Hotspot is a true plug ‘n’ play solution that creates a powerful 3G/4G WiMAX WiFi network almost anywhere. Connect all your WiFi enabled devices by simply plugging in your activated USB data modem* and turning on the PHS300. It’s that easy! No more searching for a hotspot, you are one!
Compact and Portable
Our most portable WiFi router, the PHS300 comes standard with a Li Ion battery providing hours of access when no power outlets are in sight. At just under 3” x 5” it's a perfect solution for those on the go. Take the PHS300 everywhere you need Internet access.
Secure and Reliable
This high-performance router platform, powered by WiPipe™ technology, supports multiple and concurrent VPN pass-through sessions, plus encryption modes including WEP, WPA and WPA2. Now you can confidently access the Internet and share your connection with friends, family or colleagues on the road, in the office and at home.
The PHS300 now supports Verizon's high-speed 4G LTE service, but with limited speeds of 6MB up/down due to hardware limitations.
Tech Specs
- Secure Out Of The Box - You Choose Who Connects To Your WiFi Tethers to select Smartphones or over 200 USB Modems for WiFi access anywhere you have coverage (LTE, WiMAX, CDMA (EVDO, 1xRTT), GSM (EDGE, GPRS, HSPA, HSPA+)
- Compliant with IEEE 802.11 b/g Standards
Features
- Up to 150 feet of WiFi range
- Connect up to 16 devices
- Battery powered for portability
- Hours of WiFi with your 3G/4G handset / data modem
- Secure out of the box - you choose who connects to your WiFi
- Compact size you can take anywhere
- Take it anywhere with rechargeable, replaceable batteries and an auto power adapter
Mobile Professionals
Anyone that needs to access the Internet for work or play will find the PHS300 an invaluable tool, even when a power outlet is nowhere in sight. Below are a few examples of people who enjoy the benefits of the PHS300 Personal WiFi Hotspot.
- Photographers on location that want to get their photos back to the office or posted online quickly
- Business travelers that need to communicate with colleagues or clients when they are away from the office
- Home users with bad or no cable or DSL connection
RV/Vacation
All the luxuries of home include Internet access – even if home is on the road or away from home. The PHS300 gives you a great way to unleash the modem built-in your Cellular phone. And tethered data service can be activated for just the months you need it instead of making long term commitments. An added feature is the ability to put your phone where you have signal, and use your laptop where it is most convenient. Use the PHS300 to connect laptops, cameras, phones, game consoles, printers and more. With the PHS300, you no longer have to search for a public WiFi hotspot to get Internet access when on vacation.
Mobile Business
CradlePoint’s PHS300 teamed with your 3G cell phone USB modem gives you and your team instant, reliable, and secure Internet access wherever you work. Great for simplifying individual access as well as sharing your broadband connection. And, there is no need to install software on your PC or phone to get connected to the Internet. Finally, you can have the convenience of WiFi and the coverage of cellular in one solution. No more searching for the nearest hotspot, now you can take your personal hotspot with you.
Emergency Response
The CradlePoint PHS300 provides the most portable WiFi solution available. And it quickly allows you to set up and control communication links in seconds. Responders will be able to share vital documents, emails, and mission critical information without the usual hassles. The PHS300 provides instant infrastructure for 3G networks and is tuned to work with the latest USB modems.
Below is a list of carrier-supplied modems compatible with the PHS300.
3 (SWE)
- USB
- Huawei E182E
- Huawei E1550
3 (UK)
- USB
- Huawei E156G
- ZTE MF112
Alltel
- USB
- Huawei EC168
- Huawei EC228
AT&T
- USB (Tethered)
- Huawei E220
- USB
- Huawei E1815 [USB Connect 900]
- Huawei E181
- LG L-02A
- LG Turbo LUU-2100TI [USBConnect Turbo]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D
- Option iCON 322 [AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver]
- Option iCON 461 [AT&T USBConnect Velocity]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 306
- Sierra Wireless Compass 888
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 308 [Shockwave]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 875U
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 880U
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 881U [USBConnect 881]
- Sierra Wireless Compass 885 [USBConnect Mercury]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 305 [USBConnect Lightning]
- ZTE MF626
- ZTE MF636
B-Mobile (JP)
- USB
- ZTE MF626
Cellcom
- USB
- AxessTel MV240
Claro (PR)
- USB
- Alcatel One Touch X220Y (TCT Mobile)
- Very Kool m950
Clear
- USB
- Sierra Wireless 250U [CLEAR 4G+ USB (Series S)]
Cricket
- USB
- ZTE A605
E-Mobile (JP)
- USB (Tethered)
- Huawei D02HW (Huawei)
- USB
- Huawei D21HW (Huawei)
- Huawei D22HW (Huawei)
- LongCheer D11LC (Longcheer)
- LongCheer D12LC (Longcheer)
- LongCheer D21LC (Longcheer)
MTS India (IN)
- USB
- ZTE AC2746 [MBLAZE]
- ZTE AC2766 [M-Blaze Standard]
NTT DoCoMo (JP)
- USB
- LG L-02A
O2 (UK)
- USB
- Sierra Wireless Compass 889
- ZTE MF100
Orange (UK)
- USB
- Huawei E160E
- Huawei E1752 [Orange E1752 Dongle]
- Option iCON 515M
Pioneer Cellular
- USB
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 598
Reliance (IN)
- USB
- Huawei EC1262
- Huawei EC168C
- ZTE AC2726
Rogers (CA)
- USB
- Nokia CS-18 [HSPA+ Rocket Mobile Internet Stick - Nokia CS-18]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D
- ZTE MF636 [ZTE MF636 Rocket Stick]
- ZTE MF668 [ZTE MF668 HSPA+ Rocket Mobile Internet Stick]
SoftBank Mobile (JP)
- USB
- LongCheer C01LC [(longcheer Modem either WM78 or WM66]
Sprint
- USB (Tethered)
- Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
- USB
- Franklin Wireless U300 [Sprint 3G/4G USB ModemU300]
- Franklin Wireless U301 [Sprint 3G/4G USB ModemU301]
- Franklin Wireless U600
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Sprint U760]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U
- Sierra Wireless 250U [3G/4G USB Modem 250U]
- Sierra Wireless Compass 597U [Sprint 597 USB Modem]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 598 [Sprint 598U]
- Ubee PXU1901
T-Mobile (UK)
- USB
- Huawei E1750
- ZTE MF637U
T-Mobile (USA)
- USB
- Huawei E181 [T-Mobile webConnect USB (UMG181)]
- Huawei E366 [Jet 2.0]
- Huawei E1831 [T-Mobile webConnect Rocket USB]
- Huawei E1691 [T-Mobile webConnect Jet USB (UMG1691)]
- ZTE MF691 [webConnect Rocket 2.0 HSPA+]
Tata Teleservices (IN)
- USB
- Epivalley SXC1080 [Tata Indicom Plug 2 Surf]
- Huawei EC1261 [TATA Photon+]
- Huawei EC168C [Tata Photon+]
Tele2 (SWE)
- USB
- Huawei E1550
- Huawei E1750
Telenor (SWE)
- USB
- Huawei E1550
- Huawei E1750
Telia (SWE)
- USB
- Huawei E1750
Time Warner
- USB
- Franklin Wireless U301 [Road Runner Franklin U301]
Verizon
- USB (Tethered)
- Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
- USB
- Huawei EC168
- LG VL600 [VL600 4G LTE USB Modem]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC727 [Verizon USB727]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Verizon USB760]
- Pantech UM175
- Pantech UMW190NCD [Verizon UMW190 Global Modem]
- Pantech UML290 [UML290 4G LTE USB Modem]
- Pantech UMW190VZ [Verizon UMW190 Global Modem]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U
Virgin Mobile (U.S.A.)
- USB
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Broadband2Go]
Vodafone (UK)
- USB
- Huawei K3565 [Vodafone K3565]
- Huawei K4505 [Vodafone ModemStick Pro]
- ZTE K3570-Z

