Cradlepoint MBR1000 User Manual

MBR1000

MBR-xxx

SETTING UP THE ROUTER CONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER

TROUBLE CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET?

QUICK START GUIDE

What’s In The Box

Mounting Hardware

3G/4G Mobile Broadband Router

for full technical support, register your product:

www.cradlepoint.com/register

12v Power Supply Ethernet Cable

( Color May Vary )

for additional information, visit:

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Quick Start Guide

1 )

Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.

2 )

Connect the power supply to the MBR1000.

Connect a USB or

3 )

ExpressCard modem.

4 )

Ensure the WiFi switch is on “ | ”

Using Cable or DSL?

Connect the provided Ethernet cable from your Cable or DSL Modem into the blue WAN port.

WiFi PROTECTED SETUP STATUS

POWER STATUS

LAN STATUS

( PORT 1-4 )

RESET

POWER USB

WAN STATUS WiFi STATUS 3G/4G MODEM STATUS

CABLE/DSL

MODEM

3G/4G MODEM SIGNAL STRENGTH

MODEM

( WAN )

CONNECT COMPUTERS or PRINTERS

( LAN )

WiFi

ON/OFF

Follow the directions for your Operating System below.

WINDOWS XP

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WINDOWS VISTA

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1) Click START

2) Hover over CONNECT TO

3) Click WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION

You’ll see a list of available wireless networks

4) Click MBR-xxx

5) Click CONNECT

1) Click START

2) Hover over CONNECT TO

3) Click WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION

You’ll see a list of available wireless networks

4) Click MBR-xxx

5) Click CONNECT

NOTE: If you are asked for an “8-digit PIN”, see directions under Windows 7.

WINDOWS 7

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MAC OSX

1) Click START

2) Click CONTROL PANEL

3) Click CONNECT TO A NETWORK

4) Click NETWORK AND SHARING CENTER

5) Click CONNECT TO A NETWORK

You’ll see a list of available wireless networks

6) Click MBR-xxx

7) Click CONNECT

NOTE: If you are asked for an “8-digit PIN”, click

CANCEL and retry the above steps. If prompted to set up your network, click CONNECT TO THE NETWORK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP.

1) Open your wireless connection list

by clicking the AIRPORT wireless

icon on your menu bar

2) Click on the MBR-xxx

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FINDING YOUR PASSWORD

Your default password is the last six characters of your MAC Address.

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This is shown on the label on the back of your product.

We update product firmware often to ensure compatibility with the latest modems. Your router may not connect correctly if the firmware needs to be updated.

How To Update Firmware

Go to: http://www.cradlepoint.com/support

( If your computer does not have another source for internet, connect your Modem/Aircard to your computer.)

Download the most recent firmware file. Save it to your desktop.

For additional information, visit:

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NOTE

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If you are using a 4G modem, you must download and install both the firmware and modem file.)

Connect your computer to the MBR1000 with its WiFi network connection or an ethernet cable. (see page 3)

Open a browser window and type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Press enter/return.

When prompted for your password, type the last six characters of your MAC address.

Select TOOLS on the top navigation bar, then FIRMWARE in the left menu.

Find MANUALLY UPGRADE FIRMWARE and click the BROWSE button.

Select the firmware file you saved to your desktop and click OPEN.

Click the UPLOAD button. Wait a moment while your firmware is updated.

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SETTING WiFi SECURITY

WiFi Security is highly recommended by CradlePoint. WiFi Security prevents unauthorized users from connecting their computers and WiFi devices to your hotspot unless they have your security password.

Open your browser and type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

When prompted for your password, type the last six characters of your MAC address.

Click BASIC (top navigation bar), click WIZARD (left menu), click LAUNCH SETUP WIZARD.

You will see a summary of the upcoming Setup Wizard Steps. Click NEXT.

You can change the DEFAULT ADMINISTRATION PASSWORD. Select your TIME ZONE. Click NEXT.

Change your WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID). This is the publicly visible name for your WiFi Network.

Confirm REQUIRE USER LOGIN is enabled if you would like to use this functionality ( see page 6 ).

7) This setting will require new users to logon using an internet page with a customizable User Login password.

Choose the WIFI SECURITY LEVEL that best fits your needs: GOOD for WEP, BETTER for WPA or WPA2

8) and BEST for WPA2 Only. (

Choose a personalized WIRELESS SECURITY PASSWORD. This password will be used to reconnect your

9) devices to the router once the security settings have been saved. Click NEXT.

Record the setup information shown on the final summary page and click SAVE. Click REBOOT NOW.

10) This will save all new settings and apply them to your router. If you are using the MBR1000 WiFi network, reconnect to the network using the new name and security password.

You've now secured your CradlePoint router from unintended WiFi access.

Make sure your PC or other devices support the mode you choose ). Click NEXT.

TROUBLE CONNECTING WiFi DEVICES

Some WiFi-enabled devices may initially have trouble connecting to the internet successfully. One cause of connection issues could be the CradlePoint User Login feature.

Devices that are commonly known to have trouble are:

- iPad

- Xbox 360

- Wii

- PSP

- Most WiFi-enabled video game systems

- Most WiFi-enabled devices that are not PCs or Macs

To allow these devices access, follow the instructions below to disable the user login.

1) Go to your router administration page by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the browser address bar.

2) Select TOOLS on the top navigation bar, then USER LOGIN in the left menu.

3) Uncheck the REQUIRE USER LOGIN check box.

4) Scroll to the top of the page and click SAVE SETTINGS. When prompted, click REBOOT NOW which will save and reboot the router with your new configuration.

Note: Because the User Login page adds security and access control for your router, you should enable additional security features such as WEP or WPA when turning off the User Login Page. See SETTING WiFi SECURITY on page 5 for details.

- iPod Touch

- iPhone

- Nintendo DS

- PS3

- Wireless VOIP phones

- Wireless Printers

ADDING/UPDATING the 4G/WiMAX DRIVER

REGULATORY INFORMATION

A compatible modem driver needs to be added to the CradlePoint router to connect a 4G/WiMAX modem.

NOTE: Install the 4G modem driver AFTER you update the firmware.

Download the 4G modem file for the router at http://www.cradlepoint.com/support .

Follow Steps 3 - 6 on Page 4.

In the MANUALLY UPGRADE WIMAX MODEM DRIVER FILE section, click BROWSE.

Browse to the previously downloaded file, then click OPEN.

Click the UPLOAD button and wait a few seconds while your modem driver is updated.

Now, you will need to set your 4G Realm.

Click the MODEM tab on the top navigation bar, then SETTINGS in the left menu.

Under MODEM SPECIFIC SETTINGS select your Modem Interface from the drop down menu.

In WiMAX SETTINGS, choose your Mobile Broadband provider from the Carrier drop down menu (ie: Clear 4G, or Sprint 4G).

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Click SAVE SETTINGS at the top of the page.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by CradlePoint, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the product.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

CradlePoint, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchase (or the first purchaser in the case of resale by an authorized distributor) for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product, at CradlePoint’s discretion.

Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage due to customer negligence, purchaser may return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price.

If the purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another CradlePoint, Inc. product within the thirty (30) day period, purchaser may return the product and apply the full purchase price toward the purchase of the other product. Any other return will be subject to CradlePoint, Inc.’s existing return policy.