Cradlepoint MBR1400LE User Manual

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Revision

Date

Description

Author

1.0

July 28, 2011

Initial release for Firmware version 3.2.4

Jeremy Cramer

1.1

Aug. 22, 2011

Added features for Firmware version 3.3.0

Jeremy Cramer

1.2

Jan. 20, 2012

Added features for Firmware version 3.4.1 and updated for ARC

Jeremy Cramer

Preface

CradlePoint reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content thereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of any revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Trademarks

CradlePoint and the CradlePoint logo are registered trademarks of CradlePoint, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

by CradlePoint, Inc.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 3

1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................. 3

1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................................................... 3

1.3 MBR1400 OVERVIEW .......................................................... 3

1.4 CRADLEPOINT 3G/4G BUSINESS GRADE MODEMS ..................... 6

2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW .................................................. 11

2.1 PORTS, BUTTONS, AND SWITCHES .......................................... 12

2.2 LEDS ................................................................................ 14

3 QUICK START .................................................................. 15

3.1 BASIC SETUP ...................................................................... 15

3.2 CONNECT TO A COMPUTER OR OTHER DEVICE .......................... 16

3.3 COMMON PROBLEMS .......................................................... 19

4 WEB INTERFACE -- ESSENTIALS ........................................ 23

4.1 ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN ....................................................... 24

4.2 GETTING STARTED – FIRST TIME SETUP ................................... 26

4.3 QUICK LINKS ...................................................................... 31

4.4 CONFIGURATION PAGES ....................................................... 32

5 STATUS ........................................................................... 34

5.1 CLIENT LIST........................................................................ 35

5.2 DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 37

5.3 GPS ................................................................................. 40

5.4 GRE TUNNELS ................................................................... 41

5.5 HOTSPOT CLIENTS ............................................................... 42

5.6 INTERNET CONNECTIONS ...................................................... 43

5.7 STATISTICS ......................................................................... 54

5.8 SYSTEM LOGS..................................................................... 55

5.9 VPN TUNNELS ................................................................... 56

6 NETWORK SETTINGS ....................................................... 57

6.1 CONTENT FILTERING ............................................................ 58

6.2 DHCP SERVER ................................................................... 61

6.3 DNS ................................................................................ 62

6.4 FIREWALL .......................................................................... 65

6.5 MAC FILTER ...................................................................... 70

6.6 ROUTING .......................................................................... 71

6.7 WIFI / LOCAL NETWORKS .................................................... 72

6.8 WIPIPE QOS ..................................................................... 90

7 INTERNET ........................................................................ 94

7.1 CONNECTION MANAGER ...................................................... 95

7.2 DATA USAGE ................................................................... 111

7.3 GRE TUNNELS ................................................................. 116

7.4 VPN TUNNELS ................................................................. 119

7.5 WIFI AS WAN / BRIDGE .................................................... 129

8 SYSTEM SETTINGS ......................................................... 134

8.1 ADMINISTRATION ............................................................. 135

8.2 DEVICE ALERTS ................................................................. 143

8.3 HOTSPOT SERVICES ........................................................... 145

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8.4 MANAGED SERVICES ASK YOUR CRADLEPOINT SALES

REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILS ............................................. 149

8.5 SERIAL REDIRECTOR ........................................................... 152

8.6 SYSTEM CONTROL ............................................................. 154

8.7 SYSTEM SOFTWARE ........................................................... 155

9 GLOSSARY..................................................................... 156

10 APPENDIX ................................................................... 170

10.1 REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................................. 170

10.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................... 170

10.3 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 171

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Package Contents

 CradlePoint Mission-Critical Broadband Router (MBR1400)  AC power adapter (12V, 1.5A) WARNING: using a power adapter other than the one provided may damage the

MBR1400 and will void the warranty

 Three 2.4 GHz High Performance 802.11n Antennas  Mounting Hardware  CAT5 Ethernet Cable  Setup Guide  ARC series with integrated 3G/4G Business Grade Modem***

o MBR1400LE – 4G LTE / 3G EVDO for Verizon o MBR1400W – 4G WiMAX for Sprint o MBR1400E-VZ – 3G EVDO for Verizon o MBR1400E-SP – 3G EVDO for Sprint

1.2 System Requirements

 At least one Internet source: a CradlePoint 3G/4G Business Grade Modem, an Ethernet-based modem, a

broadband data modem with active subscription (USB, ExpressCard), or WiFi as WAN.

 Windows 2000/XP/7, Mac OS X, or Linux computer (with WiFi adapter—802.11n recommended—for WiFi

functionality).

 Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher, Firefox v2.0 or higher, Safari v1.0 or higher.

1.3 MBR1400 Overview

ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE

 Targeted for retail locations, branch offices, or small and medium sized businesses  Integrates seamlessly with CradlePoint‘s Business Grade modems  Load balance multiple data sources (data modems, WiFi as WAN, and wired data services)

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ENHANCED WIFI

 750+ feet of WiFi Range  Wireless ―N‖ WiFi (802.11n, 802.11a + legacy 802.11b/g, 3x3 MIMO Antenna system)  Enhanced performance around walls and other obstructions  Dual-Band WiFi broadcast - either 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz  Maximum security with both Public and Private networks

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

 Compatible with Cisco, Juniper, and other industry-leading network hardware providers

 Dual-band WiFi, 3x3 MIMO Antenna Subsystem, removable external antennas, up to four SSIDs  Plug-and-Play support for over 120 broadband data modems, allowing for site-specific carrier/service selection

for broadest deployment

 Standardized platform and centralized remote management  Up to 20 concurrent VPN endpoint sessions  Compatible with Cisco, SonicWall, and other VPN termination systems  Establish continuous uptime with optimum total cost of ownership for broad deployment  Centralize the administration and monitoring of distributed routers using WiPipe Central.  Simple to install, configure and maintain with minimal impact on IT  Virtual LAN capabilities  Data Usage section that allows users to track and manage modem use relative to data plans  NAT-less routing  VPN NAT traversal  SNMP support  USB to serial console pass-through support  IP pass-through support

CradlePoint's Mission-Critical Broadband Router (MBR1400) takes the power and flexibility of our industry leading router, and when combined with an active high-speed wireless broadband data connection, gets your business network online in no time. CradlePoint‘s ARC Series includes an integrated 3G/4G business grade modem, a seamless, worry-free solution to keep your business online.

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Designed for small business, branch office, and retail locations - our business series router provides a secure primary or backup connection to the Internet. In addition to connection options for traditional wired networking solutions like Cable, DSL, Satellite, or T1, the most powerful feature of the MBR1400 is its ability to use CradlePoint Business Grade Modems or USB or ExpressCard Data Modems to create instant networks anywhere you receive a broadband signal.

The MBR1400 features failover/failback, secure VPN, multiple encryption modes for maximum security, dual-band WiFi broadcast, private and public networks, WiFi as WAN, Modem Health Management, and remote management options with WiPipe Central for deployed units. CradlePoint provides enterprise-grade performance, security, and the modem reliability businesses need to ensure continuous uptime. Create an instant network today with LTE, WiMAX, or any other wireless broadband technology.

1.3.1 Captive Portal

The Captive Portal solution provided by CradlePoint routers enables businesses to provide their customers with a public WiFi hotspot with access controls. The controls can be as simple as requiring acceptance of a Terms of Service agreement, while advanced features allow administrators to control and monitor usage, require login, direct users to specific web pages, provide revenue through services fees or paid advertising, and more.

1.3.2 WiPipe Central CradlePoint‘s cloud-based router management service allows for remote monitoring, configuration, and firmware updates

of deployed routers like the MBR1400. WiPipe Central drastically simplifies router administration for businesses using multiple routers. WiPipe Central can be purchased separately at http://cradlepoint.com/support/wipipe-central.

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1.4 CradlePoint ARC MBR1400 Series

Includes a CradlePoint 3G/4G Business Grade Modem with the MBR1400 and creates an effortless instant network from highspeed wireless broadband.

The CradlePoint Integrated Business Grade Modems are specifically designed to provide the highest level of performance, reliability, and security for 24x7 business-critical applications. Modems can be located and oriented to receive the highest signal strength. They also intelligently manage the co-existence between the mobile broadband signal and the WiFi broadcast of the router.

Choose from the following ARC MBR1400 Products:

 MBR1400LE -- 4G LTE/EVDO for Verizon  MBR1400E-VZ -- 3G EVDO for Verizon  MBR1400E-SP -- 3G EVDO for Sprint  MBR1400W -- 4G WiMAX for Sprint

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MBR1400LE-VZ 4G LTE/EVDO for Verizon

Technology: LTE 3GPP Rel. 8 , EVDO RevA, A/O; CDMA 1x

Downlink Rates: LTE 100 Mbps, EVDO 3.1 Mbps (theoretical)

Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, EVDO 1.8 Mbps (theoretical)

Frequency Band: LTE Band 13 (700MHz)

Cellular/PCS (800MHz/1,900 MHz)

Power: LTE 23 +/- 1 dBm, EVDO 24 +/- 1dBm (typical conducted)

Module: Sierra Wireless MC7750

Antennas: Two SMA male (plug), 1 dBi (LTE), 2 dBi

(Cellular/PCS) gain

Industry Standards & Certs: Modem Model MC200LE: Verizon; FCC Part 15, 22, 24 & 27; TIA/EIA/IS-2000, IS-95-B, 3GPP Rel 8

Modem Certification Model Number: MC200LE Modem Certification Part Number: MC200LE-VZ

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MBR1400E-VZ 3G EVDO for Verizon

Technology: EVDO RevA, A/O; CDMA 1x

Downlink Rates: 3.1 Mbps (theoretical)

Uplink Rates: 1.8 Mbps (theoretical)

Frequency Band: Cellular/PCS (800MHz/1,900 MHz)

Power: 24 +/- 0.5dBm (typical conducted)

Module: Sierra Wireless 5728v

Antennas: Two SMA male (plug), 2 dBi gain

Industry Standards & Certs: Modem Model MC100E: Verizon

IOT; FCC Part 15, 22 & 24, CDG Stages 1,2; IS-2000IA-98D/E, IS-134, IS-637B, IS-683A, IS-707A, IS-856, IS-866; JESD22- A114-B, JESD22-C101

Modem Certification Model Number: MC100E Modem Certification Part Number: MC100E-VZ

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MBR1400E-SP 3G EVDO for Sprint

Technology: EVDO RevA, A/O; CDMA 1x

Downlink Rates: 3.1 Mbps (theoretical)

Uplink Rates: 1.8 Mbps (theoretical)

Frequency Band: Cellular/PCS (800MHz/1,900 MHz)

Power: 24 +/- 0.5dBm (typical conducted)

Module: Sierra Wireless 5728v

Antennas: Two SMA male (plug), 2 dBi gain

Industry Standards & Certs: Modem Model MC100E: Sprint;

FCC Part 15, 22 & 24, CDG Stages 1,2; IS-2000IA-98D/E, IS134, IS-637B, IS-683A, IS-707A, IS-856, IS-866; JESD22-A114B, JESD22-C101

Modem Certification Model Number: MC100E Modem Certification Part Number: MC100E-SP

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MBR1400W-SP 4G WiMAX for Sprint

Technology: WiMAX 802.16e Wave 2

Downlink Rates: 10Mbps peak, 6Mbps average

Uplink Rates: 5 Mbps peak, 1.2 Mbps average

Frequency Band: 2,500 MHz band

Power: 23.5 +/- 0.5 dBm (RSU/CPE)

Module: Beceem 250 chipset

Antennas: Two SMA male (plug), 5 dBi gain

Industry Standards & Certs: Modem Model MC100W: Sprint;

FCC Part 15 subpart C

Modem Certification Model Number: MC100W Modem Certification Part Number: MC100W

For optimum performance, antennas on the MBR1400W-SP should be pointed in opposite directions as shown to the right. This will help prevent overlap with the 2.4 GHz WiFi band.

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2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW

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2.1 Ports, Buttons, and Switches

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LAN and WAN Ports: By default, the four orange ports are configured as LAN (Local Area Network) ports and the blue port is configured as a WAN (Wide Area Network—your Internet source) port. Any LAN port, however, can be reconfigured as a WAN port and vice versa.

Modem Ports: The MBR1400 has three USB 2.0 ports and two ExpressCard ports. WiFi Antenna Connectors: Your router comes with three 2.4 GHz WiFi antennas (Reverse SMA). 5 GHz antennas are

available as an accessory. The antennas are simple to attach and adjust for maximum WiFi broadcast. Factory Default Reset: You can return your router to factory default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button.

This button is recessed, so it requires a pointed object such as a paper clip to press. Press and hold for 10 seconds to initiate reset.

WPS Button: WiFi Protected Setup. When you press the WPS button for five seconds, it allows you to use WPS for WiFi security. The LED will illuminate blue to indicate WPS status. Devices must support WPS in order to be configured by this method.

Power On/Off:

 1 = On  0 = Off

WiFi Broadcast On/Off: You have the option to turn off the WiFi radio.

 1 = On  0 = Off

3G/4G Modem Signal Strength Button: When pressed the bar LEDs indicate signal strength from the CradlePoint Business Grade Modem or USB or ExpressCard modem. The signal strength is shown for 10 seconds if the modem does not support concurrent data connection and signal strength measurement. Tapping this button will toggle the Modem Signal Strength display on and off.

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2.2 LEDs

LAN and WAN LEDs: The default settings are shown. LAN ports can be reconfigured to function as WAN ports and vice versa; the LEDs will function accordingly.

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3 QUICK START

3.1 Basic Setup

 Your router requires an Internet source. Attach a

CradlePoint Business Grade Modem, insert supported USB or ExpressCard modem/s, connect a Cable or DSL modem to the Blue Ethernet WAN port, or connect to an available WiFi source. For Failover/Failback functionality, you will need at least two of these sources (for example: one Ethernet source and one USB modem).1

 Attach the three included WiFi antennas to the connectors

for maximum WiFi broadcast. To attach, hold the antenna straight and twist the base of the antenna to connect, folding the joint if needed. Please note that 2.4 GHz antennas are provided. 5 GHz antennas are available as an accessory.

 Connect the 12v DC power adapter to the router and a power source. Flip the power switch to the ON position; this

should illuminate the green Power Status LED.

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Data Modem Not Included. This Product Requires an Activated Data Modem or Phone with Data Plan for Full Functionality. See your Cellular/3G/4G Service Provider for Details

on Coverage and Data Plan Options

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3.2 Connect to a Computer or other Device

3.2.1 Wireless Network Connection

1) Find the network. On a WiFi-enabled computer or device, open the window or dropdown menu that allows you to access wireless networks. The MBR1400 network will appear on the list: select this network.

2) Log in. You will need to input the Default Password when prompted. The Default Password is provided on the product label found on the bottom of your router

(this password is the last eight digits of the router‘s MAC

address, which can be found on the product box or on the product label).

NOTE: If more than one MBR1400 wireless router is visible, you can find the correct unit by checking for its SSID (service set identifier; the unique name of the local network). The SSID can be found on the bottom of the router in the form MBR1400-xxx, where ―xxx‖ is the last 3 digits of the router‘s MAC address.

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3.2.2 Accessing the Administration Pages For most users, the MBR1400 Router can be used

immediately without any special configuration changes. If you would like to change your network name or password or configure any of the advanced features of the MBR1400, you will need to log in to the administration pages:

 Access your router‘s Administrator Login

screen by opening a web browser window and typing ―cp/‖ (your router‘s default hostname) or the IP address ―192.168.0.1‖ into the address bar.

 Enter your Default Password. This

password can be found on the bottom of the MBR1400. Then click the LOGIN button.

 When you log in for the first time, you will be automatically directed to the First Time Setup Wizard. Follow the

instructions given with the Wizard or see Getting Started – First Time Setup for more information about using the First Time Setup Wizard.

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3.2.3 Connect to the Internet If you used the First Time Setup Wizard, you might have

changed the ―WiFi Network Name‖ or the ―Security Mode‖ password. If so, you will need to reconnect to the MBR1400 network.

 Find the network. Look for your new personalized

network name (or the default SSID of the form ―MBR1400-xxx‖).

 Log in using your new personalized WiFi security

password (or the Default Password found the bottom of the router).

Your network should now be up and running, and users who have the security password can access the network on WiFi-enabled devices.

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3.3 Common Problems

This section contains a list of some of the most common issues faced by users of the MBR1400. Please visit CradlePoint Knowledgebase at http://knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/ for more help and answers to your

other questions.

3.3.1 You Cannot Connect to the Internet with a CradlePoint Business Grade Modem

Make sure that you have an active data plan and that your modem has been activated. A wireless broadband data plan

must be added to your Business Grade Modem. Wireless broadband data plans are available from wireless carriers such as Sprint and Verizon. A new line of service can be added or a data plan can be transferred from an existing account. You will need the ESN number (or SIM/IMEI number depending on your carrier plan) from the product label on your modem to add or transfer a line of service.

After adding a data plan to the modem, you may need to activate the modem:

1. Log in to the MBR1400 administration pages (see Accessing the Administration Pages).

2. Select Internet from the top navigation bar and Modem Settings from the dropdown menu (Internet → Modem Settings).

3. Find and select the CradlePoint modem.

4. Click Update/Activate.

5. Click Activate in the popup.

Finally, if you have an active data plan and you have already activated your modem, you may be out of range of your service provider. Check your signal strength in the Internet section of the Dashboard (Status → Dashboard). If you have a weak signal in your location, contact your service provider.

If you are still not online after activating the modem, call CradlePoint Technical Support for further assistance.

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3.3.2 Your USB or ExpressCard Modem Does Not Work With the Router  If your USB data or ExpressCard is not working with the router, check the list of supported devices at

http://www.cradlepoint.com/modems to ensure you are using a supported device and carrier. The device you are

using must be supported on the carrier network providing your cellular service or it‘s considered an unsupported device, even if it is supported on another carrier‘s network.

 Sometimes a USB data modem needs to be updated or have other configurations set correctly in order to make a

connection through the router. If your USB Modem has not been updated recently, it is recommended that you do so if it is having trouble connecting to the MBR1400. Insert your USB data modem into your PC and access the Internet using the software provided by your cellular carrier. Follow the directions provided to complete the update. Once you have updated your USB data modem, reconnect the cellular device to your CradlePoint router and connect to the Internet.

 If you are using a 4G WiMAX modem you need to set the WiMAX Realm. This can be done on the administration

pages. Log in using the hostname ―cp/‖ or IP address ―http://192.168.0.1‖ in your browser. On page 3 of the First Time Setup Wizard (go to Getting Started → First Time Setup), you can set the WiMAX Realm. Be sure to click Apply on page 4 to save the change.

 Some wireless carriers provide more than one Access Point Name (APN) that a modem can connect to. If you wish

to specify the APN, this can be done on the administration pages. Log in using the hostname ―cp/‖ or IP address ―http://192.168.0.1‖ in your browser. Go to Internet → Modem Settings. In the Modem Configuration section, select your modem and click ―Configure.‖ There is an Access Point Name field: Enter the APN and click Apply. Some APN examples are isp.cingular, ecp.tmobile.com, and vpn.com. The modem must be removed and reinserted (or the router must be rebooted) for this change to take effect.

 If the above issues have been resolved and you can connect to the router but you cannot get Internet through it

using your modem, you may need to upgrade the router firmware. Use your computer (you may need to plug your modem directly into your computer if you don‘t have another way to access the Internet) to download the latest firmware for the router (go to http://www.cradlepoint.com/support/mbr1400 and scroll over firmware at the bottom

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of the page). Then log in to the router administration pages and manually upload the firmware. Go to System Settings → System Software and click on ―Manual Firmware Upload‖.

 If you are still unable to access the Internet after following the above directions, contact CradlePoint Technical

Support for further assistance.

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3.3.3 You are Connected to the Router but Cannot Connect to the Internet

The status LEDs of your router will give you an indication whether or not a proper connection is being made. See the LED STATUS definitions below:

If the data modem LEDs are not illuminated, your modem is not connected and online. You may need to update firmware. Refer to the previous section, ―Your USB or ExpressCard Modem Does Not Work With The Router.‖

If you are still not online after updating, call CradlePoint Technical Support for further assistance.

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4 WEB INTERFACE -- ESSENTIALS

The MBR1400 has a Web interface for configuration and administration of all features. The interface is organized with a button for toggling between Basic Mode and Advanced Mode and 5 tabs at the top of the screen:

 Getting Started  Status  Network Settings  Internet  System Settings

Web Interface – Essentials contains the following sections to help you more quickly and easy navigate these administration pages:

4.1 Administrator Login

4.2 Getting Started – First Time Setup

4.3 Quick Links

4.4 Basic Mode vs. Advanced Mode

4.5 Network Settings vs. Internet

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4.1 Administrator Login

To access the administration pages, open a Web browser and type the hostname ―cp/‖ or IP address ―http://192.168.0.1‖ into the address bar. The Administrator Login page will appear.

Log in using your administrator password. Initially, this password can be found on the bottom of the MBR1400 unit as the Default Password. This password is also the last eight digits of the unit‘s MAC address.

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You may have changed the administrator password during initial setup using the First Time Setup Wizard. Log in using your personalized administrator password.

If you have forgotten your personalized password, you can reset the MBR1400 to factory defaults. When you reset the router, the administrator password will revert back to the Default Password. Press and hold the reset button on the router unit until the lights flash (Approximately 10-15 seconds). You can then log in using the Default Password.

4.1.1 Router Details

The Administrator Login page includes a section that shows the following Router Details:

Wireless Details

 Model Number: MBR1400  Status: Enabled/Disabled  Clients: The number of attached users.  Channel: The channel number.  Name: The name of the primary network. If you have more than one wireless network enabled, the additional

network names will also be listed here.

Modem Details

 Manufacturer: The name of the modem manufacturer (CradlePoint, Novatel, etc.).  Model: The name of the modem model.  Signal: The strength of the signal (dBm).

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4.2 Getting Started – First Time Setup

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 WPA1/WPA2 WiFi security level.

NOTE: Instructions for the First Time Setup Wizard are also located in the Setup Guide included with the MBR1400.

1) Open a browser window and type ―cp/‖ or ―192.168.0.1‖ into the address bar. Press enter/return.

2) When prompted for your password, type the eight character Default Password found on the product label on the bottom of the MBR1400 (this is also the last 8 digits of the router‘s MAC address).

3) When you log in for the first time, you will be automatically directed to the FIRST TIME SETUP

WIZARD. (Otherwise, go to Getting Started → First Time Setup).

4) CradlePoint recommends that you change the router‘s ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD, which is used to log in to the administration pages. The administrator password is separate from the WiFi security password, although initially the Default Password is used for both.

5) You can select your TIME ZONE from a dropdown list. (This may be necessary to properly show time in your router log, but typically your router will automatically determine your time zone through your browser.) Click NEXT.

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6) CradlePoint recommends that you customize your WiFi Network Name. Type in your personalized Network name here. You can also enable the Guest Network feature (for more configuration options, see Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks and the Wireless (WiFi) Network Settings section of this manual).

Choose the WIFI SECURITY MODE that best fits your needs:

 BEST (WPA2): Select this option if your

wireless adapters support WPA2-only mode. This will connect to most new devices and is the most secure, but may not connect to older devices or some handheld devices such as a PSP.

 GOOD (WPA1 & WPA2): Select this option if

your wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. This is the most compatible with modern devices and PCs.

 POOR (WEP): Select this option if your

wireless adapters only support WEP. This should only be used if a legacy device that only supports WEP will be connected to the router. WEP is insecure and obsolete and is only supported in the router for legacy reasons. The router cannot use 802.11n modes if WEP is enabled; WiFi performance and range will be limited.

 NONE (OPEN): Select this option if you do not want to activate any security features.

CradlePoint recommends BEST (WPA2) WiFi security. Try this option first and switch only if you have a device that

is incompatible with WPA2.

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Choose a personalized WPA PASSWORD or WEP KEY. This password will be used to connect devices to the router‘s WiFi broadcast once the security settings have been saved.

 WPA Password: The WPA Password must be between 8 and 64 characters long. A combination of upper and

lower case letters along with numbers and special characters is recommended to prevent hackers from gaining access to your network.

 WEP Key: A WEP Key must be either a hexadecimal value of 5 or 13 characters or a text value of 10 or 26

characters.

Click NEXT.