InHand CR202-NAC6-WLAN-B-Lite Portable 4G LTE Cat 6

Name: InHand Networks CR202-Lite Portable 4G LTE Cat 6 Router with 3000mAh Battery (North America)
Brand: INHAND NETWORKS
SKU: CR202-NAC6-WLAN-B-LITE
Price: 175.74 USD
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InHand Networks CR202-Lite compact portable 4G LTE router with foldable external antennas

The CR202-Lite is a compact cellular router that combines 4G LTE, Wi-Fi and wired access in a 122 × 75 × 26.4 mm body weighing 235 g. This part number is the North American Cat 6 model. WLAN means Wi-Fi is included, and B means it ships with the detachable 3000mAh lithium battery. It covers LTE-FDD bands B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B14/B25/B26/B29/B30/B66/B71 and LTE-TDD B41/B48, at up to 300 Mbps down and 50 Mbps up. The router has a Nano-SIM slot and an embedded Verizon eSIM. Dual-SIM failover is supported only on the North American model, and ICMP-based link detection can switch to the backup SIM when the active link stops passing traffic. Link backup options include hot backup, cold backup and load balancing, plus heartbeat detection, auto-reconnect and a watchdog for fault recovery. Local access comes from 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at up to 300 Mbps in AP or STA mode. Two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports offer WAN/LAN switching and dual LAN. Data throughput is rated at 100 Mbps for up to 32 users. Security features include an SPI firewall, DoS protection, ACL, URL filtering, DMZ and port mapping. The router is managed through Web, SSH or Telnet, and fleets can use InHand Device Manager for bulk upgrades, traffic thresholds and alarms. It is certified FCC, IC, PTCRB, CE and UN38.3, with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and FirstNet certifications. The warranty is 3 years, with 1 year on the battery. The box includes the router, 3000mAh battery, power supply, Ethernet cable and user guide.

Ideal For

Portable Wi-Fi for business travel and field teams
Pop-up retail, events and mobile vendors
Temporary connectivity for construction sites and remote work
Backup internet for a small office with wired-WAN failover
Distributed kiosks and terminals managed from Device Manager

Why This Product

1The North American NAC6 model is LTE Cat 6 with an embedded eSIM; the EU/APAC EUC4 model is LTE Cat 4 with a Nano-SIM only
2Dual-SIM failover is available only on the North American model
3Two Ethernet ports and a detachable battery set it apart from typical consumer hotspots
4Holds Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and FirstNet certifications

Leds

Led	System, Cellular, Wi-Fi, Battery

Wifi

Mode	AP / STA
Protocol	802.11 b/g/n
Frequency	Single-band 2.4 GHz
Max Bandwidth	300 Mbps

Power

Input	USB Type-C, 5 V / 2 A
Battery	3000mAh detachable lithium battery, up to 8 hours

General

Mpn	CR202-NAC6-WLAN-B-Lite
Brand	InHand Networks
Model	CR202-Lite Portable 4G Router
Configuration	North America, LTE Cat 6, Wi-Fi, with battery

Package

Contents

Router, 3000mAh battery, power supply, Ethernet cable, user guide

Cellular

Peak Rate	300 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL
Technology	4G LTE Cat 6
Lte Fdd Bands	B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B14/B25/B26/B29/B30/B66/B71
Lte Tdd Bands	B41/B48

Security

Other	NAT, DMZ, port mapping
Firewall	SPI firewall, DoS protection
Access Control	ACL, URL filtering

Interfaces

Sim	1 × Nano-SIM + embedded Verizon eSIM
Reset	Reset button
On Off	ON/OFF button
Antenna	2 × external (foldable) 4G antennas, 2 × internal Wi-Fi antennas
Ethernet	2 × 10/100 Mbps, WAN/LAN switchable, dual LAN

Management

Alarm	System restart, LAN port online/offline, data traffic and SIM failure alarms
Upgrade	Web and Device Manager upgrade
Status Query	System, modem, network connection and routing status
Configuration	Telnet, Web, SSH
Sms Functions	SMS status query and restart
Device Manager	InHand Device Manager bulk management
Dial On Demand	Dial-on-demand, data/SMS activation
Maintenance Tools	Ping, Traceroute
Traffic Management	Traffic threshold, statistics and alarm

Mechanical

Weight	235 g (0.52 lb)
Cooling	Fanless
Housing	Plastic
Dimensions	122 × 75 × 26.4 mm (4.80 × 2.95 × 1.04 in), excluding antenna
Installation	Desktop or wall mounting

Environment

Protection	IP30
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Operating Temperature	-10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)

Reliability

Watchdog	Self-check, fault self-recovery
Link Backup	Hot backup, cold backup, load balancing
Link Detection	Heartbeat detection, auto-reconnect
Dual Sim Failover	Dual-SIM failover (North American model)

Certification

Warranty	3 years; battery 1 year
Certification	FCC, IC, PTCRB, Verizon, AT&T, FirstNet, T-Mobile, CE, UN38.3

Network Features

Nat	NAT supported
Access	APN authentication
Routing	Static routing
Lan Protocol	ARP
Wan Protocol	Static IP, PPPoE, DHCP
Authentication	CHAP/PAP
Ip Application	Ping, DHCP server/client, DNS relay, Telnet, IP Passthrough
Network Standard	GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, TDD LTE/FDD LTE

Performance Metrics

Data Throughput	100 Mbps
Recommended Users	32 users

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Documentation

CR202-Lite Datasheet V1.0

1.0mb

CR202-Lite 2D Drawing V1.0

0.1mb

CR202 PTCRB Certificate

0.8mb

CR202-Lite IC Certificate

0.3mb

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the CR202-Lite run on battery?▾

The included 3000mAh detachable lithium battery lasts up to 8 hours. The router also runs continuously from its USB-C 5 V / 2 A supply.

Does it support eSIM and SIM failover?▾

Yes. The North American model has a Nano-SIM slot and an embedded Verizon eSIM, with dual-SIM failover. ICMP link detection can trigger a switch when the active link stops passing traffic.

How many devices can connect?▾

The CR202-Lite is rated for up to 32 users across 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and its two 10/100 Ethernet ports.

Which carriers is it certified with?▾

The North American Cat 6 model holds Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and FirstNet certifications, plus FCC, IC and PTCRB.