{"product_id":"inhand-cr202-lite-portable-lte-router","title":"InHand CR202-Lite Portable 4G LTE Router with Wi-Fi and 3,000 mAh Battery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe InHand CR202-Lite is the smallest, lowest-cost way to put a managed cellular connection on a piece of equipment or in a technician's bag. It is an LTE Cat 6 router with Wi-Fi, two Ethernet ports, and a detachable battery rated for up to 8 hours, in a housing that fits in a jacket pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at kiosks, digital signage, vending, and small unattended sites where a full industrial router is more than the job needs, and at field workers who need a reliable connection for a laptop and a couple of devices. Every unit reports into InHand Device Manager for bulk configuration and monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy InHand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware cost typically 30% or more below comparable enterprise cellular routers, at manufacturer list price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-year manufacturer warranty included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM2M cloud management through InHand Device Manager is free for the life of the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField failure rate under 1% across deployed units, and sub-30-second cellular failover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold, configured, and supported by RCN, with our U.S.-based 24\/7 NOC available as a managed service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCellular\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G LTE Cat 6, up to 300 Mbps DL \/ 50 Mbps UL; North American bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSIM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Nano-SIM + eSIM; dual-SIM failover on the North American model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 GHz 802.11 b\/g\/n, 300 Mbps, AP or client mode; up to 32 clients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePorts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x 10\/100 Ethernet (WAN\/LAN switchable); USB-C power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThroughput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery \/ power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetachable 3,000 mAh Li-ion, up to 8 hrs; USB-C 5 V \/ 2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSecurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPI firewall, DoS protection, ACL, URL filtering, NAT, DMZ, port mapping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP30; -10°C to +50°C operating; fanless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize \/ weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122 x 75 x 26.4 mm (4.80 x 2.95 x 1.04 in); 235 g (0.52 lb); desktop or wall mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCC, IC, PTCRB; Verizon, AT\u0026amp;T, T-Mobile, FirstNet; CE; UN38.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years; battery 1 year (manufacturer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManagement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInHand Device Manager; web, SSH, SMS commands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/8224\/1956\/files\/InHand-CR202-Lite-Datasheet.pdf?v=1789067061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the InHand CR202-Lite datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRight for you if\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need managed LTE on a kiosk, sign, vending machine, or small unattended site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA technician or field worker needs a connection that outlasts a phone hotspot and can be managed centrally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget matters more than 5G speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want wired ports for a device that has no Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCR202-Lite vs. CR602 vs. IR302\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eCR202-Lite\u003c\/strong\u003e for the lowest-cost portable LTE unit. Step up to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/inhand-cr602-5g-compact-router\"\u003eCR602\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and a 10,000 mAh battery. Choose the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/inhand-ir302-industrial-lte-router\"\u003eIR302\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e when the site is a control cabinet: DIN-rail mount, 9-36 V DC input, serial or I\/O ports, and wide-temperature operation. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inhand\"\u003eInHand Networks lineup at RCN\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon deployments\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-service kiosks, digital signage, vending and smart lockers, small remote sensors and cameras, field service laptops, and short-term connectivity at temporary sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this 5G?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The CR202-Lite is an LTE Cat 6 router. For portable 5G, choose the CR602.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich carriers work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe North American model is certified on Verizon, AT\u0026amp;T, T-Mobile, and FirstNet. Use your own Nano-SIM, or the eSIM as a second profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it managed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough InHand Device Manager, which provides bulk configuration, firmware upgrades, and status monitoring across many units. Ask RCN about current Device Manager terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan RCN monitor and support it after purchase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. RCN's U.S.-based 24\/7 NOC can monitor and support InHand deployments as a managed service, quoted separately from the hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInHand hardware ships direct from the manufacturer's U.S. distribution. Lead times vary by model and quantity; ask us for a current estimate before you order if timing is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we purchase on a purchase order or government contract?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. RCN sells through GSA Schedule and cooperative contracts including NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and Equalis Group, and we can invoice approved accounts on a PO. Ask us to route your order through the right vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:20px 24px;background:#f0f4f8;border-left:4px solid #1a3a6b;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eNot sure the CR202-Lite is the right fit, or buying for a larger deployment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcntechnologies.com\/contact\/\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTalk to an RCN specialist\u003c\/a\u003e  |\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcntechnologies.com\/network-operations-center\/\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee how our 24\/7 NOC supports you\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"InHand Networks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475175309476,"sku":"CR202-NAC6-WLAN-B-LITE","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/8224\/1956\/files\/inhand-cr202-lite-1.png?v=1789066399","url":"https:\/\/shop.rcntechnologies.com\/products\/inhand-cr202-lite-portable-lte-router","provider":"shop.rcntechnologies.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}