Firmware 2.5.2 for CTR350/PHS300 Now Available

Maureen

Cradlepoint has officially released firmware version 2.5.2 for the CTR350/PHS300.

The biggest thing this new version provides is support for the U301 for the PHS300. Other new modems that are now supported include:

# Pantech UMW190 for Verizon
# Pantech UM185 for Cricket
# Sierra Wireless 305 USB (AKA "Lightning") for AT&T
# Sierra Wireless 306 USB for AT&T and Telus
# Ubee PXU1900 for CLEAR (PHS300 only)
# ZTE MF668 for Rogers

(remember, since the CTR350 is a 3G-only router and always will be, the 4G devices (like the U301) that this release provides support for will NOT work on the CTR350.)

The new firmware also provides bug fixes, such as solving the Blackberry compatibility issues that have been plaguing users since RIM released their OS 5.0, and a couple new features, including "Agressive Modem Reset" and "Connection Verify"

Read more on EVDOinfo: CradlePoint Firmware 2.5.2 for PHS300/CTR350 Adds Support for New Devices and Bug Fixes

Winter_Harbor_Oyster · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:03 am Post subject:

I notice that periodically my CTR350 loses connection with the modem. (The USB light is out). I have to manually unplug/replug the router. Will this firmware revision correct this? I don't like to upgrade firmware unless I have to.

Luka · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:39 am Post subject:

I like the sounds of:

# "Agressive Modem Reset" causes the router to attempt various reset techniques to attempt to re-establish connection if the modem becomes unresponsive

# "Connection Verify" causes the router to periodically verify that the modem is still connected to the internet; if it's not, it will reestablish the connection

But I am also reluctant to upgrade the firmware, unless I really have to.

Is there a way to save the firmware I have now, so that I can reinstall it later, if I have problems after installing the latest ?

Luka · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:00 am Post subject:

Never mind.

I found a page where I can download any of the firmware versions for my ctr350.

http://www.cradlepoint.com/support/ctr350

I'll simply save the version I have now, off of that page, before I download and install the latest.

Thank you for the heads up about the new version.

billarf · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:38 am Post subject:

Use an Ethernet cable and do not attempt a firmware update via a wireless connection. Note .. IMPORTANT --> Upgrading to this firmware release will cause a factory reset from the previous firmware. Be sure to save your configuration settings (Tools -> Admin menu) BEFORE loading this new firmware and then restore your configuration afterwards if necessary.

Luka · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:44 am Post subject:

Luka · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:19 pm Post subject:

Chipster · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:29 pm Post subject:

Any trick to crossflash a ClearSPOT to 252? Thanks.

TypeS · EVDO Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Posts: 8

I bought a PHS300 today to see how well it worked with my U301.

It's connected, but it will not connect at 4G. The top light on the modem flashes Green (3G is avail) and the bottom light flashed Red.. not sure what that means.

If I plug my u301 into the laptop, it will flash blue, and be connected at 4G.

So far not so impressed. It's connected, but multiple speed tests yield dog slow 3G speeds (.52 Mpbs down .25 Mpbs up).

Anyone have any ideas?

Maureen · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:21 am Post subject:

TypeS · EVDO Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Posts: 8

No bought it at Frys. May call Cradlepoint support to ask for help.

jamus · EVDO User Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 43

Chipster · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:00 pm Post subject:

TypeS · EVDO Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Posts: 8

I just got it yesterday... I will take it back and look for a v2.0 hardware.. I did run the newest firmware.

Frys in WA state

MrSimmonsSr · EVDO Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 8

Anyone else seeing that v2.5.2 doesn't actually fix the issues with Blackberry OS v5.0 devices? I just posted some details on the sticky thread that says the OS v5.0 issues were resolved here. Am I the only one still having problems?

I'm using a CTR350 with firmware v2.5.2 and a Blackberry Bold 9000 on AT&T using OS v5.0.0.509.

Am I alone with these problems or is someone else still having issues as well?

Thanks!