Cudy Technology is a China-based manufacturer of routers and other networking gear. In early 2022 they began distributing cellular-embedded routers in the US and there are a few models that may be of interest to mobile internet users.
In particular, these routers offer cellular band-locking, basic Wi-Fi-as-WAN connectivity, and other advanced features.
Product Variations
The main cellular router line all uses the same router hardware but comes with different integrated cellular modem options.
- Model P5 - 5G modem
- Model LT18 - LTE Cat 18 modem
P5 (5G Model)
Specifications
- Model: P5
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Not Specified
- Ethernet Ports: 4x Gigabit Ethernet (1x WAN/LAN, 3x LAN)
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset:
- Older models: Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 (Quectel RM510Q or RM505Q)
- Newest models: Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 (Quectel RM520N) - Specs below reflect this modem
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28,n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4.2Gbps down / 900Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: Not Specified
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-19 (Max Theoretical Speed: 1.2 Gbps Down / 316 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x paddle antennas, 4x SMA ports
- SIM Slots: 2x Nano
- Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 2 inches
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Power Source: AC Power Adapter: Input: 90~260v Output: 12v, 2.5A. DC input (12v - 2.5A) Barrel Plug
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Band locking, remote management, integrated VPN support, TTL
- Retail Price: $599.90
LT18 (Cat-18) Model
Specifications
- Model: LT18
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x
- Wi-Fi-as-WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Not Specified
- Ethernet Ports: 4x Gigabit Ethernet (1x WAN/LAN, 3x LAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Quectel EG18
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 26, 26, 29, 30, 41, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-18 (Max Theoretical Speed: 1.2 Gps Down / 150 Mps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x paddle antennas, 4x SMA ports
- SIM Slots: 2x Nano
- Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 2 inches
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Power Source: AC Power Adapter: Input: 90~260v Output: 12v, 2.5A. DC input (12v-2.5A) Barrel Plug
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Band locking, remote management, integrated VPN support, TTL
- Retail Price: $449.00
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