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Barracuda 3G USB MODEM M11 - Quick Start Guide
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Thank you for purchasing the Barracuda 3G USB modem that conveniently provides support for wireless broadband communication using 3G/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA technologies. The modem
supports bandwidths up to 7.2 Mbps and thus provides a cost eective alternative to xDSL and ISDN uplinks or failover lines.
Note: SIM card is not included and has to be obtained independently through your cell phone provider.
Packaging Content:
• One USB Modem
• One USB Cable
• One External Antenna
• One Quick Start Guide
Please contact Barracuda Networks Support if any of these items is missing.
Overview:
1. SIM Tray
2. SIM Tray Lock (open SIM Tray by pressing the lock with a pen)
3. USB I nterface
4. Headphone Jack
5. LED 1 (green)
6. LED 2 (red)
7. SMA Antenna Inter face
Modem Specications:
The Status LEDs:
Your Barracuda 3G USB modem is equipped with two status LEDs that indicate the operational
state of the modem by changing between o, slow blinking, fast blinking, and steady glowing. The table below shows the dierent meanings of the dierent glowing states:
Getting Started
1. Open the SIM card tray by carefully pressing on the tray lock that is situated next to the
tray, ideally by using a pen. Remove the SIM card tray and place the SIM card in the tray.
USB Modem:
Frequencies (MHz)
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
UMT S850/1900/2100/ S2100
Output Power
Class4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM900
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800
Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM 900 8-PSK
Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM 1800 8-PSK
Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 2100, WCDMA FDD BdI
Supported Data Transmission HSUPA, HSDPA, 3G, UMTS, EDGE
SIM Interface 3VDC 6 pin
Power Supply 5 VDC via USB Interface
USB Interface USB 2.0
Dimensions (LxWxH mm) 71 x 49 x 20
Net Weight (g) 150
Operation Temperature -20 °C to +65 °C
Certications FCC, CE, ROHS
Antenna:
Interface SMA
Frequency Range (MHz) 800-2800
Input Impendence (Ohm) 50
Gain (dBi) 3.5
Polarization Type Vertical
Radiation Direction Omnidirectional
VSWR <1.5
Max. Input Power (W) 50
Length (mm) 174
Cable Length (mm) 3000
LED 1 LED 2 State Meaning
- RED Steady
SIM card missing, no PIN set, not
in provider net, ERROR
GREEN - Blinking
Successful Wireless WAN connection with provider established
GREEN - Fast Blinking
Data transfer using Wireless WAN
uplink
GREEN RED Blinking
Successful EDGE connection with
provider established
GREEN RED Fast Blinking
Data Transfer using EDGE
uplink
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10. Enter the Phone Number for dial-in (available from the provider).
11. Commit Changes
To commit all previously done conguration steps, the new conguration needs to be
activated at the Barracuda NextGen Firewall. a Click Send Changes followed by Activate.
2. Connect the USB modem to a free USB port on your Barracuda NextGen Firewall by
using the included USB extension cable.
Note: The rewall appliance needs to be powered o, as otherwise the modem driver will
not be initialized.
3. Connect the external antenna to the SMA interface of the USB modem. The external
antenna is equipped with a magnetic base thus allowing for convenient placement on
racks or any other metal surfaces.
4. Place the USB modem. Ideally use the included Velcro tape for axing the modem e.g.
to the Barracuda NextGen Firewall appliance or deploy the modem with a standard cap
rail.
5. Power on the Barracuda NextGen Firewall and modify the WWAN network settings by
navigating to Cong > Network > Wireless WAN.
6. Set Enable WWAN to YES.
7. For the Modem, choose Barracuda 3G Modem [USB] from the drop-down-list.
8. Enter the Access Point Name of the provider (available from the provider).
9. Enter the SIM PIN number (if PIN needed).
For further details, please visit our tech-library under the following link:
https://campus.barracuda.com
12. Network Activation
Go to Control > Box and click Activate new network conguration within the
Network section. Click Failsafe in the appearing Network Activation pop-up window. Wait
for the Activation Succeeded dialog, and then click OK.
Note: Due to network activation you may lose connection to the appliance.
Select Reconnect (upper right) to reconnect to the appliance.
13. Navigate to Control > Network and check the availability of the WWAN uplink (ppp5)
14. In order to restart, switch-o or stop the WWAN connections navigate to
Control > Box > Dynamic Networks.
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