The purpose-built business router that supports 5G and LTE.
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The Katalyst SPARK K500A isn’t just another router—it’s a purpose-built, plug-and-play solution for businesses, remote teams, and remote work setups that demand fast, flexible, and fail‑resistant internet. Whether it’s powering up a small office, a mobile retail kiosk, or a remote job site, SPARK delivers unwavering performance when you need it most
GNCP Spark Edition turns nearby devices, internet links, and local apps into one shared, self-forming network.
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Spec Sheet Setup Guide User Guide Spark Battle Card
Description
The purpose-built business router that supports 5G and LTE.
The Katalyst SPARK K500A isn’t just another router—it’s a purpose-built, plug-and-play solution for businesses, remote teams, and remote work setups that demand fast, flexible, and fail‑resistant internet. Whether it’s powering up a small office, a mobile retail kiosk, or a remote job site, SPARK delivers unwavering performance when you need it most
GNCP Spark Edition turns nearby devices, internet links, and local apps into one shared, self-forming network.
Downloads:
Spec Sheet Setup Guide User Guide Spark Battle Card
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Katalyst SPARK K500A 5G Router - GNCP EDITION
SKU:Katalyst-KAT-K500A-GNCP-ONVD
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5G CAT 19
Speeds up to 1.6 Gbps from your cellular network.
Speeds up to 1.6 Gbps from your cellular network.
WI-FI 6
Up to 2.4 Gbps of wireless speed to your devices
Up to 2.4 Gbps of wireless speed to your devices
DUAL SIM
Two SIM slots for backup or carrier auto-switching.
Two SIM slots for backup or carrier auto-switching.
CARRIER AGNOSTIC
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, US-Cellular, Local ISP.
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, US-Cellular, Local ISP.
GNCP Spark consolidates additional ethernet connected internet links, devices, and local apps into one self-forming network that keeps working even when ordinary connectivity breaks down.
Distributed bonding across all available internet sources
Fiber, 5G, Starlink, and other links can be used simultaneously by the mesh.
Bandwidth and data capacity expand as more Sparks join the network
More GNCP-enabled Sparks expand internet bandwidth across the entire network, giving all connected devices access.
GNCP Sparks automatically configure and mesh
GNCP-enabled Sparks automatically configures and joins with other GNCP-enabled devices and servers, regardless of manufacturer.
3X Years of GNCP Cloud, Included
Manage your network from anywhere. Advanced security and telemetry services that can be applied to any or all of your GNCP devices.
Local-first apps, even when internet is degraded
GNCP supports distributed applications that run across local devices and servers without depending entirely on the cloud.
Self-forming, self-adjusting connections
GNCP Nodes can enter, leave, move, or fail, and the network automatically adapts.
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Simultaneous internet aggregation, not simple failover
GNCP Spark is designed to use multiple available internet sources at the same time through distributed bonding. That means the network is not merely waiting for one link to fail before switching to another. It can actively combine links in the area for users across the mesh.
Nearby devices strengthen the whole network
When multiple GNCP-enabled devices are in local proximity, their available internet links become shared resources. A device with 5G, another with fiber, and another with satellite can help provide connectivity to the broader GNCP mesh.
Mesh networking across brands and device types
GNCP is not intended to be limited to one hardware brand. Spark should be positioned as part of a broader GNCP ecosystem where compatible routers, servers, access points, and future devices automatically recognize and mesh with each other.
Local-first applications keep working when the cloud does not
GNCP enables apps, AI tools, media, automation, and services to run across local devices and servers. Even if outside internet is absent, congested, or degraded, the local network can still provide useful services.
Automatic adaptation when the network changes
Whether a device is moved, powered off, added, or fails unexpectedly, GNCP is designed to automatically re-establish useful paths between nodes. The customer benefit is less manual configuration and a network that keeps adapting to real-world conditions.
GNCP Cloud — 3 Years of GNCP Cloud Included
GNCP Cloud lets customers remotely manage, monitor, secure, and support their GNCP network from anywhere. From one interface, users can view device health, internet link status, mesh performance, telemetry, and overall network availability.
GNCP Cloud adds visibility and control while preserving GNCP’s local-first design, so the local mesh can continue operating even when outside internet connectivity is degraded or unavailable.
Who’s Spark For?
FAQs
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What does GNCP add to my SPARK router?
- GNCP stands for Graph Network Convergence Protocol. On a GNCP-enabled SPARK, it adds the managed service layer that helps support device activation, registration, software updates, connection visibility, and future GNCP-enabled services.
- For customers, that means SPARK is more than cellular-enabled hardware — it allows users to consolidate multiple internet sources for use across their entire network — it is prepared for a managed connectivity experience designed to help businesses stay connected more easily across locations, devices, and use cases.
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What is included with GNCP Cloud?
- A GNCP-enabled SPARK includes three years of GNCP Cloud with purchase.
- GNCP Cloud supports device registration, licensing, activation guidance, software updates, and access to GNCP services as they become available. Your specific cellular service, data plan, or carrier terms may depend on the plan or package purchased.
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How do I know my SPARK is set up for GNCP?
- Your GNCP-enabled SPARK is prepared before it ships. After setup, customers can follow the included setup insert and access the GNCP admin experience to confirm status and complete any required activation steps.
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What is the SPARK router?
The SPARK is a Cat 19 5G/4G LTE business router designed for high-speed, reliable connectivity. With dual-band Wi-Fi 6, it delivers download speeds up to 2400 Mbps and supports up to 200 devices simultaneously.
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What does "cellular enabled" mean?
It means the Spark has the ability to connect to the internet using a SIM card from a cellular provider, like Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile, just like your phone. No wired connection needed. However, it CAN connect to your local provider as well. WIN!
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Can SPARK be used as a primary internet connection?
Absolutely. SPARK is versatile enough to serve as your main internet source, especially in areas where traditional broadband is unreliable or unavailable.
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Will SPARK work with my current internet carrier?
Yes! Spark is carrier agnostic, meaning it loves all connection options. You can either plug your primary internet connected into it and let it route to your devices, or, insert a SIM card into it from your preferred wireless network carrier and activate it on your plan.
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What internet carrier is the SPARK compatible with?
Your local internet provider, in addition to Verizon, US Cellular, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
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Will it work if my power goes out?
Yes! SPARK comes with a built-in 6400mAh battery that provides up to 8 hours of power in the event of an outage.
10
Is the SPARK a hotspot?
While it's not considered a hotspot, it can be used for mobile use due to the ability to connect via cell networks, and its internal battery, allowing you to connect on-the-go.
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Is SPARK easy to set up?
Definitely. SPARK is designed for plug-and-play installation. Simply insert your SIM card (or plug it into your ethernet cord for local ISP), power it on, and you're connected.
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How many devices can connect to SPARK at the same time?
Up to 200. Yes, two-hundred. That’s more than enough for your POS system, security cams, laptops, phones, and Steve’s three smart fridges.
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Does it work in rural areas?
That’s kind of its thing. If you’ve got cellular signal, SPARK gives you internet. No trenching. No fiber installs.