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MBR1400 Series
Mission-Critical Broadband Router
with Integrated Business Modem
Setup Guide
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MBR1400 - Mission-Critical Broadband Router 1 P A C K A G E I n C l u d E s MBR1400 Router (Wireless N Gigabit) Integrated Business-Grade Modem (Optional) WiFi Antennas (3x) Modem Antennas (2x optional) Wall Power Adapter (12v DC) Ethernet Cable (5-feet) MBR1400 Series Mounting Hardware (1x) Mission-Critical Broadband Router with Integrated Business Modem Setup Guide Setup Guide
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MBR1400 - Mission-Critical Broadband Router 2 The CradlePoint Mission-Critical Broadband Router (MBR1400) is built to provide an instant network connection from high-speed broadband data modems to your network. C O n n E C T Integrated Business-Grade Modem, USB or ExpressCard modems, Ethernet-Based Wired Services, WiFi Designed for small businesses, branch offices, and retail locations, the MBR1400 provides a secure, primary or backup connection to the Internet. With features like failo
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WiFi Networking with the MBR1400 3 The MBR1400 is compatible with all major corporate network environments like Cisco, Juniper, SonicWall, and others. It also fully supports all 802.11 a/b/g/n client adapters for WiFi networking. Our web-based configuration and status tool supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X, and most of the Linux distributions - allowing you to manage the router in common environments. The MBR1400 web-based administration allows you to manage settings, ba
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Ports and Features of the Router ( left side ) 4 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports Modem Port Power (Configurable LAN or WAN) (USB 2.0) Switch and Port Reset WiFi Antenna Connector WiFi Antenna Connector WiFi Antenna Connector (Reverse SMA) (Reverse SMA) (Reverse SMA)
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Ports and Features of the Router ( right side ) 5 Modem Security Tab Slot Modem Security Tab Slot Note: may be covered by Integrated Business- ExpressCard Lock ExpressCard Lock Grade Modem WiFi Modem Port Modem Port On/Off (USB 2.0) (USB 2.0) Modem Slot Modem Slot (ExpressCard) (ExpressCard) Integrated Modem 3G/4G Antenna Connector 3G/4G Antenna Connector (SMA) (SMA)
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6 SIM Card Installation (LTE version only) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 1. Disconnect the modem from the router by pulling from side to side. If you experience difficulty, apply slight pressure to the back of the device to facilitate separation. 2. Insert SIM card in the slot in the modem (notch end first, it will click into place). 3. Reconnect the modem to the router. 4. Insert screws (3) to secure connection between router and modem (backside).
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Getting Started 7 1. Connect the Router to a Modem / Data Source. Keep the router in the OFF position until the modem is securely connected. Connect a CradlePoint Business-Grade Modem, or a supported USB or ExpressCard modem to the router in their appropriate port or slot. Your modem will require an active subscription from your service provider. If you have not already done so, add a service plan to your Integrated Business-Grade Modem by contacting your service provider. You will need th
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Getting Started (continued) 8 CradlePoint MBR1400 (Slickrock) PRODUCT LABEL 4. Connect to a Computer or other Network Equipment. In order to access the MBR1400, establish a connection to the router. Connect wirelessly to the WiFi broadcast, or with an Ethernet cable connected to your computer and then plugged into one of the Orange Ethernet ports. The default WiFi network name broadcast will be seen as “MBR1400-xxx”, where “xxx” is the last three characters of your router’s MAC address, sh
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First Time Setup Wizard 9 The First Time Setup Wizard will help you customize the name of your wireless network, change passwords to something you choose, and establish an optimal WiFi security mode. The MBR1400 comes out of the box with a unique password at WPA2 WiFi security level. CradlePoint recommends BEsT WPA2 WiFi security. 1) Open a browser window and type “cp/” or “192.168.0.1” in the address bar. Press enter/return. 2) When prompted for your password, type the eight character de
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First Time Setup Wizard 1 0 Choose the WIFI sECuRITY MOdE that best fits your needs: POOR for WEP, GOOd for WPA1/WPA2 or BEsT for WPA2. Make sure your PC or other devices support the mode you choose. Choose a personalized WPA PAssWORd or WEP KEY. This password will be used to reconnect devices to the router’s WiFi broadcast once the security settings have been saved. Click nEXT. 6) If you are using a 4G WiMAX modem, you will want to establish the Realm for your carrier
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LED Information 1 1 SIGNAL STRENGTH BUTTON Blue LED bars indicate the active modem’s signal strength. Press button to turn on/off. 4 Solid Bars = strongest signal. 1 Blinking Bar = weakest signal. POWER The MBR1400 must be powered using an approved 12V DC power source. Green = Powered On. No Light = Not receiving power. Check that the unit is connected to an outlet. Amber = Attention. Check router status page. NETWORK LAN CONNECTION Indicates a connected device on the 1-4 LAN ports
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LED Information 1 2 WiFi BROADCAST Indicates activity on the WiFi broadcast for either the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Green = 2.4 GHz WiFi is on and operating normally. EC Blue = 5GHz WiFi is on and operating normally. Blinking Red = Error with 2.4GHz or 5GHz connection. No Light = WiFi is off. USB MODEMS Indicates the status of any USB or Business-Grade modems connected to the MBR1400. EC A connected CradlePoint Business Grade Modem LED information will be shown on LED #1 or #2. Green = Mod
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Features of the MBR1400 1 3 The CradlePoint MBR1400 is a business-grade router specifically designed for retail locations and small/branch offices. Optimized for performance, reliability, and maximum WiFi range, the MBR1400 has access to a cloud- based tool called WiPipe Central, for group-based configuration, management, and monitoring of remotely deployed routers. Secure Access The MBR1400 supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption modes to create secure Internet connections for up to 128 con
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Features of the MBR1400 (continued) 1 4 Network Failover Support When multiple Internet sources (4G, 3G, DSL, Cable, T1, modems) are connected to the MBR1400, it can automatically detect an Internet outage and “failover” to a secondary connection and “failback” when the primary data service returns. Redundant connection keeps your business going. H O W T O C O N F I G U R E : Select INTERNET from top tab and CONNECTION MANAGER from drop-down menu. Order your connections by failover priority
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Features of the MBR1400 (continued) 1 5 WiFi Networks The MBR1400 can make four WiFi networks on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band. Secured SSIDs are used for your trusted workgroup members. Guest (public) SSIDs can provide full, secure access to the Internet - but users are restricted from accessing the router administration console or any connected devices on the private network. Each network can be configured with its own security, QoS, and VLAN Settings. The ability to “Hide” network name
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Cloud-Based Router Management Service 1 6 WiPipe Central: Efficiently manage all your CradlePoint Routers. CradlePoint’s cloud-based management service, WiPipe Central, gives you a consolidated router management tool to communicate with and manage dispersed CradlePoint routers. This service allows you to have firmware update and configuration options for the edge of your network, as well as gain information about other data connections (4G/3G/T1/DSL/Cable/etc) across geographies and network
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Integrated Business-Grade Modem 1 7 The CradlePoint series of Business-Grade Modems provides the highest level of data throughput at the same location as a standard USB modem. CradlePoint optimizes and intelligently manages the co-existence between the wireless broadband signal and the WiFi broadcast of the router, creating a fast, wide-range, truly business-class, modem-based instant network. FEATURES • Business-Class modems provide optimal data throughput and co-existence • Esta
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Antenna Positioning with Business Grade Modem 1 8 CradlePoint recommends the following antenna positioning for best performance. Verizon: MBR1400LE-VZ (LTE/EVDO), MBR1400E-VZ (EVDO) Sprint: MBR1400W-SP (WiMAX), MBR1400E-SP (EVDO) WiFi When connecting the provided antennas, review the connection points. WiFi antennas have flat circular bases. Modem antennas have protruding pins. Modem Desk Mount Use Wall Mount Use (All modems desk mount) (All modems wall mount) Note: Desk mount not recomm
