Cradlepoint R500 User manual

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Getting Started: Cradlepoint R500
There's a lot you can do with your new device, so here's a quick glance of some basic items to get you
started.
Buttons and Icons
1. Attaching LTE Cellular Antennas
The R500-PLTE router includes two LTE cellular (paddle) antennas. Attach the antennas to the ports
marked MAIN and DIV, as shown below.
•Hold the antenna straight and twist the base to thread onto the connector.
•Tighten with fingers only. Do not over-tighten.
•Once the router is mounted and powered on, angle the antennas for optimal signal
reception.

2. Attach the Wi-Fi antennas
The R500-PLTE router includes two Wi-Fi (stick) antennas. Attach the antennas to the ports
marked 2.4/5GHz, as shown below.
•Hold the antenna straight and twist the base to thread onto the connector.
•Tighten with fingers only. Do not over-tighten.
•Once the router is mounted and powered on, angle the antennas for optimal signal
reception.
3. Finding Wi-Fi Name and Password
•On bottom of the Cradlepoint unit
•Wi-Fi Name (SSID) highlight in yellow
•Wi-Fi Password (Default Password serial)
top of the unit highlight in yellow
Connect to Wireless Network
•Open the Wi-Fi application on device that you want to connect to your Cradlepoint
hotspot. Then find SSID Wi-Fi name.
•Click on connect and enter password when prompted.
•Open your browser and you are good to go.