Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G Router

Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G Router Meet the Katalyst SPARK 5G Business Router Work isn’t tied to a desk, and neither is the SPARK. Built for businesses that need fast, flexible, and failproof connectivity, SPARK delivers 5G speeds up to 6 Gbps on any network with the ability to connect up to 200 devices at once. Insert your SIM card. Turn it on. Connect. Because internet should be easy. Compatible with your Primary ISP, Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular, and T-Mobile Networks. HARDWARE CPU : MediaTek Dual-core, @1.3GHz Memory / Storage : DDR4 512 MB / eMMC 8GB Ethernet Speed : 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps External Antennas : 6 x Antennas (4 for 5G NR, 2 for Wi-Fi) Power Consumption : <14W Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 574Mbps (2.4GHz); 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2402Mbps (5GHz) Battery : 6400mAh/7.4V/47.4Wh Exterior Material: PC + ABS Plastic Dimension / Weight : 6.10x3.74x1.93in / 1.68lbs SOFTWARE FEATURES Operating System : OpenWrt Network Mode : Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge Ethernet Dialing Mode : DHCP, Static, PPPoE Repeater Mode : Scans and connects to SSID; Connects to hidden SSID 5G Modem : Sets AT command · Automatic / Manual setting; Receives SMS · Display signal strength Wireless Configuration : Switching on and off wireless AP; Modifying and hiding SSID; Modifying encryption mode and password; Channel modification · Bandwidth modification; Modifying transmission power · Guest SSID Display Flow Statistics (KCloud Platform Required) : Display product model, name, IP addreess, MAC address · Current rate; Flow statistics; QoS setting Client List : Show current connected clients; Disable a client (no internet access); Firewall Function Port forwarding; open port; DMZ VPN : OpenVPN client & server · WireGuard client & server; Maximum OpenVPN Speed: 150Mbps | Maximum; WireGuard Speed: 300Mbps · Policy routing System Function : Restart; Restore factory settings; Change IP address range on LAN side; Change time zone; MAC address clone; Encrypted DNS; DDNS; Cloud remote management; Remote web management; Remote SSH management; Installing / uninstalling packages; Drop-in Gateway mode; Multi-WAN INTERFACE Reset Button : Press (>3s, <8s) restores network settings to device initial state OR Long press (>=8s) restores factory settings TF Card Slot : TF card, maximum 1TB SIM Card Slot : 2 x Nano SIM card (12.3mm x 8.8mm) USB Port : USB2.0 Type-A LED Indicator : Power / Battery / Internet / 2.4G Wi-Fi / 5G Wi-Fi / Signal Strength Ethernet Port : 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 1G LAN Power Port : DC5521, 12V/2.5A (5.5*2.1mm) WHAT'S IN THE BOX 1 Spark Router 1 x Power Adapter + 4 Converters (US, EU, UK & AU) 2 x Wi-Fi Antennas 4 x 5G NR Antennas 1 x Ethernet Cable 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card 1 x Wall Mount Kit Katalyst-KAT-K500A Katalyst-KAT-K500A

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659962644885

$ $499.00 659962644885 https://5gstore.com/product/20622_katalyst_spark_k500a_5g_router

Meet the Katalyst SPARK 5G Business Router

Work isn’t tied to a desk, and neither is the SPARK. Built for businesses that need fast, flexible, and failproof connectivity, SPARK delivers 5G speeds up to 6 Gbps on any network with the ability to connect up to 200 devices at once.

Insert your SIM card. Turn it on. Connect.

Because internet should be easy.

Compatible with your Primary ISP, Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular, and T-Mobile Networks.

HARDWARE

CPU: MediaTek Dual-core, @1.3GHz
Memory / Storage: DDR4 512 MB / eMMC 8GB
Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
External Antennas: 6 x Antennas (4 for 5G NR, 2 for Wi-Fi)
Power Consumption: <14W
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 574Mbps (2.4GHz); 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2402Mbps (5GHz)
Battery: 6400mAh/7.4V/47.4Wh
Exterior Material: PC + ABS Plastic
Dimension / Weight: 6.10x3.74x1.93in / 1.68lbs

SOFTWARE FEATURES

Operating System: OpenWrt
Network Mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge
Ethernet Dialing Mode: DHCP, Static, PPPoE
Repeater Mode: Scans and connects to SSID; Connects to hidden SSID
5G Modem: Sets AT command · Automatic / Manual setting; Receives SMS · Display signal strength
Wireless Configuration: Switching on and off wireless AP; Modifying and hiding SSID; Modifying encryption mode and password; Channel modification · Bandwidth modification; Modifying transmission power · Guest SSID
Display Flow Statistics (KCloud Platform Required): Display product model, name, IP addreess, MAC address · Current rate; Flow statistics; QoS setting
Client List: Show current connected clients; Disable a client (no internet access); Firewall Function Port forwarding; open port; DMZ
VPN: OpenVPN client & server · WireGuard client & server; Maximum OpenVPN Speed: 150Mbps | Maximum; WireGuard Speed: 300Mbps · Policy routing
System Function: Restart; Restore factory settings; Change IP address range on LAN side; Change time zone; MAC address clone; Encrypted DNS; DDNS; Cloud remote management; Remote web management; Remote SSH management; Installing / uninstalling packages; Drop-in Gateway mode; Multi-WAN

INTERFACE

Reset Button: Press (>3s, <8s) restores network settings to device initial state OR Long press (>=8s) restores factory settings
TF Card Slot: TF card, maximum 1TB
SIM Card Slot: 2 x Nano SIM card (12.3mm x 8.8mm)
USB Port: USB2.0 Type-A
LED Indicator: Power / Battery / Internet / 2.4G Wi-Fi / 5G Wi-Fi / Signal Strength
Ethernet Port: 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 1G LAN
Power Port: DC5521, 12V/2.5A (5.5*2.1mm)

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

1 Spark Router
1 x Power Adapter + 4 Converters (US, EU, UK & AU)
2 x Wi-Fi Antennas
4 x 5G NR Antennas
1 x Ethernet Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Wall Mount Kit

SpecSheet-Spark(20622).pdf

Katalyst_Spark_User_Guide(20622).pdf

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Specifications:

Country of Origin	China
No. of Cellular Connectors	4
No. of WiFi Connectors	2
No. of GPS Connectors	0
Cellular Connector	SMA Female
WiFi Connector	RP-SMA Female
No. of LAN Ports	1
No. of WAN Ports	1
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0
No. of Serial Ports	0
No. of Embedded Modems	1
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes
WAN Throughput Speed	2.5 Gbps
SIM Card Size	4FF
eSIM Support	No
Length (in)	6.1
Width (in)	3.74
Height (in)	1.93
Weight (lb)	1.68
Minimum Temperature (F)	32
Maximum Temperature (F)	104
Material	PC + ABS Plastic
Antennas Included	Yes
Modem Expansion Slot	No
Modem Replaceable	No
FIPS Certified	No
WiFi Support	WiFi 7
Cloud Management Included	No
Power Input	DC5521, 12V/2.5A (5.5x2.1mm)
Bluetooth	No
Bonding Support	No
IP Passthrough	Yes

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What is the average Wi-Fi range of the Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router?

Average Wi-Fi range from the Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router is approximately 5000 square feet. Keep in mind of course, Wi-Fi range can differ greatly from one environment to another. Check out our blog on What Affects Your Wi-Fi Range for more helpful information.

How fast is the Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router?

The Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6, which is appropriate for heavy data users and multi-device households. Download speeds are capable of up to 2400 Mbps.

How many devices can I connect to the Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router?

The Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router can support up to 200 devices.

Does the Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router include a battery for power?

Yes! The Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router includes a built-in battery backup. It uses a 6400 mAh battery, so the router stays online even during power outages for up to 6 hours.

What cellular carriers in North America is the Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router compatible with?

Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G router is compatible with Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular, and T-Mobile.

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