Cradlepoint WIPIPE MBR1000 User Manual

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June 7, 2010

Initial draft.

David Rush

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

1.3 MBR1000 OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 3

2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 5

2.1 PORTS ................................................................................................. 6

2.2 LEDS ................................................................................................... 7

3 QUICK START ........................................................................................ 8

3.1 WIRELESS SETUP USING A MOBILE BROADBAND (CELLULAR) DATA MODEM/S .. 8

3.2 WIRED CONNECTION USING CABLE/DSL INTERNET SERVICE .......................... 8

3.3 ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION ...................................... 9

3.4 COMMON PROBLEMS ........................................................................... 11

4 ADMINISTRATIVE TABS/SUB-MENUS ................................................. 14

4.1 BASIC TAB .......................................................................................... 15

4.2 WIZARD (SETUP WIZARD) ..................................................................... 16

4.3 DHCP (DHCP SETTINGS) ..................................................................... 19

4.4 NETWORK .......................................................................................... 24

4.5 WAN CONFIGURATION ........................................................................ 26

4.6 WIRELESS (WI-FI) ............................................................................... 28

5 ADVANCED TAB .................................................................................. 34

5.1 ACCESS CONTROL ................................................................................ 35

5.2 FAILOVER/LOAD BALANCE ..................................................................... 39

5.3 FIREWALL ........................................................................................... 42

5.4 GAMING ............................................................................................ 46

5.5 INBOUND FILTERS ................................................................................ 48

5.6 MAC ADDRESS FILTER .......................................................................... 50

5.7 NETWORK .......................................................................................... 52

5.8 ROUTING ........................................................................................... 53

5.9 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS (APPLICATION RULES) ........................................... 55

5.10 TRAFFIC SHAPING ................................................................................ 57

5.11 VIRTUAL SERVER.................................................................................. 61

5.12 WEB FILTER (WEBSITE FILTER) ............................................................... 63

5.13 WIRELESS (WI-FI) ............................................................................... 65

5.14 WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP ...................................................................... 69

5.15 WISH ............................................................................................... 72

6 MODEM TAB ...................................................................................... 74

6.1 INFO ................................................................................................. 75

6.2 GPS .................................................................................................. 76

6.3 SETTINGS ........................................................................................... 78

6.4 UPDATE ............................................................................................. 83

7 TOOLS TAB ......................................................................................... 84

7.1 ADMIN (ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS). ...................................................... 85

7.2 DYNAMIC DNS ................................................................................... 87

7.3 EMAIL SETTINGS .................................................................................. 89

7.4 FIRMWARE ......................................................................................... 91

7.5 MANAGED SERVICES ............................................................................ 94

7.6 SCHEDULES ......................................................................................... 95

7.7 SNMP .............................................................................................. 97

7.8 SYSLOG .............................................................................................. 98

7.9 SYSTEM (SYSTEM SETTINGS) .................................................................. 99

7.10 SYSTEM CHECK (PING TEST) ................................................................ 100

7.11 TIME ............................................................................................... 101

7.12 USER LOGIN ..................................................................................... 103

8 STATUS TAB ..................................................................................... 104

8.1 DEVICE INFO ..................................................................................... 105

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8.2 ACTIVE SESSIONS ............................................................................... 108

8.3 LOGS ............................................................................................... 109

8.4 ROUTING ......................................................................................... 110

8.5 STATISTICS (TRAFFIC STATISTICS) .......................................................... 111

8.6 WIRELESS (WI-FI) ............................................................................. 112

8.7 WISH SESSIONS ................................................................................ 114

9 GLOSSARY ........................................................................................ 115

10 APPENDIX ..................................................................................... 126

10.1 REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................ 126

10.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION .................................................................. 126

10.3 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 127

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Package Contents

 CradlePoint 3G/4G MBR1000 Mobile Broadband N Router  AC power adapter (12V, 1.5A) WARNING: using a power adapter other than the one provided may damage the MBR1000 and will

void the warranty

 Mounting Hardware  CAT5 Ethernet Cable  Quick Start Guide

1.2 System Requirements

 Ethernet-based Cable/DSL modem and/or Broadband Data Modem with Active Subscription (USB, ExpressCard, PC Card), or

supported Phone with Active Tethered Data Plan Suggested

 Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, or Linux Computer with Wi-Fi Adapter (802.11n Recommended)  Internet Explorer v6.0, Firefox v2.0, or Safari v1.0 Internet Browser.

1.3 MBR1000 Overview

 Easy Setup and Maintenance  High Performance Internal 802.11n Antennas  10/100 Ethernet WAN and LAN Ports  Cellular Redundancy Failover to 3G/4G1  Works with USB and ExpressCard Modems  Physical Modem Security Cap Available.

1.3.1 Always Connected

The CradlePoint MBR1000 is a robust 802.11n router with 3G/4G1 or WiMax failover capabilities. Built for small office/home office, temporary and remote enterprise environments for continuous, always-available connectivity.

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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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1.3.2 Never Worry About DSL, Cable, or T1 Outages Again

With its‟ built-in failover capability, the MBR1000 automatically switches from a primary wired (DSL cable, T1, etc.) connection to wireless mobile broadband network when primary service is disrupted. Once service is restored, the MBR1000 will automatically failback from wireless mobile broadband to the primary wired ISP without interruption to users. Perfect for applications such as POS that can't afford to be offline. Your business is always connected.

1.3.3 Enterprise Power, SOHO Simple

With its‟ built-in failover capability, the MBR1000 automatically switches from a primary wired (DSL cable, T1, etc.) connection to wireless mobile broadband network when primary service is disrupted. Once service is restored, the MBR1000 will automatically failback from wireless mobile broadband to the primary wired ISP without interruption to users. Perfect for applications such as POS that can't afford to be offline. Your business is always connected.

1.3.4 Secure and Reliable

The high-performance MBR1000 comes standard with top security features like, multiple and concurrent VPN pass-through sessions, encryption modes including WEP, WPA/WPA2/Enterprise and a firewall preventing unauthorized use of your connection.

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2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW

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2.1 Ports

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2.2 LEDs

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3 QUICK START

3.1 Wireless Setup Using a Mobile Broadband (cellular) Data Modem/s1

 Connect the Power Supply  Insert your ExpressCard and/or USB modem/s.  Establish a wireless internet connection as shown below.

3.2 Wired Connection Using Cable/DSL Internet Service

 Connect the Power Supply  Insert one end of your Ethernet cable to the WAN port.  Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into your Cable or DSL modem.

It may take a minute or two for the MBR1000 to initialize.

 Open your web browser. You can now access the Internet. For Failover/Failback Functionality, you must have an Active Data

Modem attached to the MBR1000. CradlePoint recommends that Wi-Fi security be setup at this

point. See Setting Up Wireless Network Security

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

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3.3 Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection

3.3.1 Wireless Network Connection

On a Wi-Fi-enabled computer or device, open the View Wireless Networks window and click on the MBR-xxx. Next, click on the Connect button in the bottom right corner of the window.

If more than one MBR-xxx wireless router is visible, you can find the correct unit by checking for its SSID. Your wireless router uses the SSID of MBR-xxx, where “xxx” is the last 3 digits of the router‟s MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the MBR1000 product box or the bottom of the MBR1000 unit. Once you have completed your wireless connection to the MBR1000 router, you should set up security on your wireless network by following the procedures identified in the next step (recommended). You can connect directly onto the Internet without security (not recommended) by skipping the next step.

3.3.2 Setting Up Wireless Network Security

Wi-Fi Security is highly recommended by CradlePoint. Wi-Fi Security is separate from the User Login Page. Setting “Wi-Fi Security” on your router prevents users from connecting their computers to your router unless they have you wireless security password.

Follow The Steps Below to Set the Wi-Fi Security:

 Access your router Administration Login screen by opening a web browser window

and typing the IP address http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar.

 Enter your Default Administrative Password. This password is the last 6 digits of

the MBR1000’s MAC address found on the side panel of the MBR1000 product box

or the bottom of the MBR1000.

 After you enter the password, click the Log In button.

 After you are logged in, click on the BASIC menu tab at the top of the setup

window. Next, click the Launch Setup Wizard button in the middle of the screen.

 Follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard (Outlined in section 4.2 of this

document) to complete the setup (Basic → Wizard).

 After security setup has been completed, continue to the next Step to use your new

Security- Enabled Internet Connection.

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3.3.3 Connect to the Internet

Using any device with a supported browser, open a browser window. A default CradlePoint page will appear asking for a password. Use the password you assigned in the Basic Wizard Setup. If you did not change the password, or have not yet setup your wireless network

security, use the default password. The default password is the last six digits of the MBR1000‟s MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the MBR1000 product box or the bottom of the MBR1000.

Enter the password and click the Login button. Remember: This password is necessary to protect against unauthorized access to your system.

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3.4 Common Problems

This section contains a list of some of the most common issues faced by users of the MBR1000.

3.4.1 Your USB Modem or Phone Does Not Work With the Router

 If your USB data modem or phone is not working with the router, check the list of supported devices to ensure you are using a supported

device and carrier. The device you‟re 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. CradlePoint‟s supported device list changes regularly. We update our supported device list after a device is certified and approved. If the

device you have is NOT on the list, that means we do not support it at this time. The SUPPORTED DEVICE list can be found at: cradlepoint.com/support/MBR1000

 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 MBR1000. Simply insert your USB data modem into your PC and using the software provided by your cellular carrier, access the Internet. 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 4G modem you need to set the WiMAX Realm. This can be done at the administrative page (login to IP address

http://192.168.0.1) and go to Modem → Settings. Under Modem Specific Settings use the WiMAX Realm Select to select your carrier.

Make sure you Save Settings.

 Some wireless carriers provide multiple Access Point Names that a modem can connect to. If you wish to specify an APN, this can be

done at the administrative page (login to IP address http://192.168.0.1) and go to Modem → Settings. Enter the APN and Save Settings. Some examples of APN are isp.cingular, ecp.tmobile.com and vpn.com. This APN will be set in the first profile position (see Modem Diagnostics). The modem must be removed and reinserted for this change to take affect (or the router rebooted). This APN is associated with the modem in the interface referred to in the Modem Interface drop down menu, so multiple APNs may be entered.

 If the above issues have been resolved and you can connect to the router but not 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 (found at: www.cradlepoint.com/support/mbr1000). Then login to the router admin page and manually upload the firmware (directions can be found in this manual in section 7.4.2).

 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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3.4.2 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 USB Data Modem LEDs are not illuminated, your modem is not connected and online. You may need to update firmware. Refer to “Your USB Modem or Phone 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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3.4.3 My Wi-Fi-enabled Devices Can‟t Get Past the Login Page

Some electronic devices may experience problems handling the Internet Access User Login setting. Devices that commonly have trouble are, but not limited to:

 iPod Touch

 iPhone

 Wireless VoIP Phones

 Wireless Printers

 Most Wi-Fi-enabled Video Game Systems

 Most Wi-Fi-enabled Devices that are not PCs or Macs

To Allow These Devices Access, follow the instructions below to disable the user login.

 Access your router administration page by opening your browser and typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

 Go to the TOOLS tab on the top navigation, then the USER LOGIN menu on the left panel.

 Uncheck the REQUIRE USER LOGIN check box.

 Scroll to the top of the page and click SAVE THE SETTINGS, which will save and reboot the router with your new configuration.

NOTE: Because the User Login page adds security and access control to others connected to your router, you may need to enable additional security features such as WEP, WPA, or MAC Address Filtering (if you are not already doing so) when turning off the User Login Page. See the “Setting Wi-Fi Security on your CradlePoint Router” section of this guide for details.

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4 ADMINISTRATIVE TABS AND SUB-MENUS

The MBR1000 has a Web interface that provides a set of tabs and sub-menus for configuration and administration of all features. The interface is organized with 6 tabs at the top of the screen.

 Basic  Advanced  Modem  Tools  Status  Help

Within each of the 6 tabs, there are sub-menus along the left side of the web page that you use to navigate to the specific function/task you wish to manage.

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4.1 Basic Tab

The Basic tab provides access to the 5 sub-menus for administering the following function/tasks:

 Wizard  DHCP  NETWORK  WAN  WIRELESS (WI-FI)

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4.2 Wizard (Setup Wizard)

Use the Setup Wizard to execute the minimum recommended first steps to set up the product. (NOTE: Before launching the Configuration Wizard, you must have followed all the steps outlined in the Quick Start Guide included in the product package)

4.2.1 Launch Setup Wizard.

Launch Setup Wizard. Click the Launch Setup Wizard button to start the wizard.

4.2.2 Welcome to the Setup Wizard.

Next/Cancel. Click Next to start the Setup Wizard

4.2.3 Set your password and time zone.

Password. Enter a password for administrative access. Verify. Re-enter the password. Time Zone. Click on the drop down menu and select the

appropriate time zone.

Verify. Re-enter the password Time Zone. Click on the drop down menu and select the appropriate time

zone.

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4.2.4 Configure Wireless Security

Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network Name (SSID). Enter a name for the wireless network. For security purposes, it is highly recommended that you change the pre-configured network name. NOTE: Be sure to write down the new SSID and keep it in a safe place.

Require User Login. With the box checked, users will be required to login before they can access the internet. With the box unchecked, users will NOT be required to login before they can access the internet.

WPS, Best, Better, Good, None. Choose one of four levels of security, or none.

NOTE: The wireless adapters installed on the wireless clients accessing the MBR1000 must be able to support the security level you choose.

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4.2.5 Set Your Wireless Security Password.

Wireless Security Password. If you have selected one of the four security levels, you will be prompted to enter a Wireless Security Password. This is the password that wireless clients will use to access the MBR1000 wireless network.

NOTE: Be sure to write down the password and keep it in a safe place. If you chose None for security, you will not see the Set Your Wireless

Security Password screen and will be directed to the Setup Complete screen.

4.2.6 Setup Complete.

This screen summarizes the wireless settings you have chosen. NOTE: Make sure you write down this information and keep it in a safe place. You will need some of this information to configure wireless clients and other settings on the MBR1000.

Click Save. This will restart the router and enable the settings you have selected.

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4.3 DHCP (DHCP Settings)

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN).

Use the DHCP sub-menu to configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on the local area network.

4.3.1 DHCP Server Settings

Enable DHCP Server. (Default: Enabled). Once your MBR1000 router is properly configured and this option is enabled, the DHCP Server will manage the IP addresses and other network configuration information for computers and other devices connected to your Local Area Network. There is no need for you to do this yourself.

The computers (and other devices) connected to your LAN also need to have their TCP/IP configuration set to "DHCP" or "Obtain an IP address automatically".

When you set Enable DHCP Server, the following options are displayed. DHCP IP Address Range. (Default: 192.168.0.100-192.168.0.199). This option defines

the range of addresses available for the MBR1000 to assign to an internal network. If there are any devices using static IP addresses, you must be sure the addresses do not fall within the range defined here. A Static IP address is one that is entered in manually on the device.

Example: The MBR1000 uses an IP address of 192.168.0.1. A computer designated as a Web server has a static IP address of 192.168.0.3. Another computer is designated as an FTP server with a static IP address of 192.168.0.4. The starting IP address for the DHCP server needs to be 192.168.0.5 or above.

DHCP Lease Time. (Default: 1440 minutes [24 hours]). The amount of time a computer may have an IP address before it is required to renew the lease. The initial lease designates the amount of time before the lease expires. If the lease expires and the address is no longer needed, then another tenant may use the address. Units are in minutes, however a value of zero (0) means the lease never expires.

Always Broadcast. If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP

addresses from the router‟s DHCP server, this option can remain disabled. However, if

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one of the computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns off the broadcast flag of DHCP packets. Enabling Always Broadcast will cause the router to always broadcast its responses to all clients, thereby working around the problem (at the cost of increased broadcast traffic on the LAN).

NetBIOS Announcement. Check this box to allow the DHCP Server to offer NetBIOS configuration settings to the LAN hosts. NetBIOS allows LAN hosts to discover all other computers within the network, e.g. within “Network Neighborhood.”

Learn BIOS from WAN. If NetBIOS advertisement is switched on, WINS information will be learned from the WAN side, if available. Turn this setting off to configure manually.

NetBIOS Scope. This is an advanced setting and is normally left blank. This allows the configuration of a NetBIOS “domain” name under which network hosts operate. This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS

information from WAN is activated. NetBIOS Node Type. Indicates how network hosts are to perform

NetBIOS name registration and discovery. This setting has no effect if the

Learn NetBIOS information from WAN is activated.

 Broadcast only. This setting is useful where there are no

WINS servers available, however, it is preferred you try Mixed-Mode operation first.

 Point-to-Point Mode. This setting indicates to use WINS

servers ONLY. This setting is useful to force all NetBIOS operation to the configured WINS servers. You must have configured at least the primary WINS server IP to point to a working WINS server.

 Mixed-Mode (default). First broadcast operation is performed to register hosts and discover other hosts, if broadcast operation fails,

WINS servers are tried, if any. This mode favors broadcast operation which may be preferred if WINS servers are reachable by a slow network link and the majority of network services such as servers and printers are local to the LAN.

 Hybrid-State. First WINS servers are tried, if any, followed by local network broadcast. This is generally the preferred mode if you

have configured WINS servers.

Primary WINS IP Address. Configure the IP address of the preferred WINS server. WINS Servers store information regarding network hosts,

allowing hosts to „register‟ themselves as well as discover other available hosts, e.g. for use in “Network Neighborhood.” This setting has no effect

if the Learn NetBIOS information from WAN is activated.

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Secondary WINS IP Address. Configure the IP address of the backup WINS server, if any. This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS information from WAN is activated.

4.3.2 Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients.

This section displays what devices are currently leasing IP addresses. The DHCP Client table displays the number of clients that are receiving an IP address from the router, the computer name, MAC address, and IP address assigned to each computer. You can use the Revoke IP address option to take away a leased IP address from a client. This feature is useful for freeing up addresses when the client table is full or nearly full.

4.3.3 Add DHCP Reservation

Clients configured as DHCP can receive the same IP address all the time using this feature. This is almost the same as if a device has a static IP address except that it must still actually request an IP address from the MBR1000. The MBR1000 will provide the device the same IP address all the time. Servers on the network should either use a static IP address or this option.

Enable. Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive. Computer Name. You can assign a name for each computer that is given a

reserved IP address. This may help you keep track of which computers are assigned this way. Example: Game Server.

IP Address. The LAN address that you want to reserve. MAC Address. To input the MAC address of your system, enter it manually or connect to the router‟s Web-Management interface from the system

and click the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button. A MAC address is usually located on a sticker on the bottom of a network device. The MAC address is comprised of twelve digits. Each pair of

hexadecimal digits are usually separated by dashes or colons such as 00-0D-88-11-22-33 or 00:0D:88:11:22:33. If your network device is a computer and the network card is already located inside the computer, you can connect to the router from the computer and click the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to enter the MAC address.

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As an alternative, you can locate a MAC address in a specific operating system by following the steps below:

 Windows 98/Windows Me. Go to the computer‟s Start

menu, select Run, type in winipcfg, and hit Enter. A popup window will be displayed. Select the appropriate adapter from the pull-down menu and you will see the Adapter Address. This is the MAC address of the device.

 Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows 7. Go to the

computer‟s Start menu, select Programs, select Accessories, and select Command Prompt. At the

command prompt, type in ipconfig /all and hit Enter. The physical address displayed for the adapter connecting to the router is the MAC address.

 Mac OS X. Go to the computer‟s Apple Menu, select System Preferences, select Network, and select the Ethernet Adapter connecting

to the router. Select the Ethernet button and the Ethernet ID will be listed. This is the same as the MAC.

Save/Update. Record the changes you have made. Clear. Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made.

When you are done editing the settings, you must click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to make the changes effective and permanent.

Example: A DHCP reservation is used for making sure the router always gives a computer or device the same IP address. Let‟s say you have a

Wi-Fi printer that you want to access via the Internet. You can connect to the CradlePoint Router from the Wi-Fi printer designated in this section.

1. Enter a designated IP address somewhere between the Starting IP and Ending IP addresses.

2. Click the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button and the MBR1000 will detect the MAC address of the device and enter it automatically.

3. The printer name can be entered in for reference but is not required.

4. Click the Save Settings button at the top of the page.

The IP address will now only be assigned to the designated Wi-Fi printer and it will always receive the same IP address as long as it uses the same wireless adapter.

Default: No static DHCP clients. NOTE: If you replace the wireless adapter in a computer that is using Static DHCP, you will need to click the Copy the PC‟s MAC Address button

again because every wireless adapter has a unique MAC address. The same goes for any network device. If you replace a network device such as a print server, you will need to input the MAC address of the new print server into the Static DHCP configuration.

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4.3.4 DHCP Reservation List

The section shows the current DHCP Reservation List. Certain required routes are predefined and cannot be changed. Routes that you add can be changed by clicking the Edit icon or can be deleted by clicking the

Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the DHCP Reservation List section is activated for editing. Click the Enable check box at the left to directly activate or de-activate the entry.

After you‟ve completed all modifications or deletions, you must click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to save your changes. The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with all configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button.

Default: empty list.

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4.4 Network

Use the Basic Network sub-menu to establish the local IP address for the router. These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) interface for the router. The router‟s local network (LAN) settings are configured based on the IP Address and Subnet Mask assigned in this sub-menu. The IP address is also used to access this Web-based management Interface. It is recommended that you use the default settings if you do not have an existing network.

4.4.1 Router Settings.

Router IP Address. The IP address of your router on the local area network. Your local area network settings are based on the address assigned here. For example,

192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask. The subnet mask of your router on the

local area network. Local Domain Name. This entry is optional. Enter a

domain name for the local network. LAN computers will assume this domain name when they get an address from the router‟s built in DHCP server. So, for example, if you enter mynetwork.net here, and you have a LAN side laptop with a name of chris, that laptop will be known as chris.mynetwork.net. NOTE: the entered domain name can be overridden by the one obtained from the router‟s upstream DHCP server.

Enable DNS Relay. When DNS Relay is enabled, the router plays the role of a DNS server. DNS requests sent to the router are forwarded to the ISP‟s DNS server. This provides a constant DNS address that LAN computers can use, even when the router obtains a different DNS server address from the ISP upon re-establishing the WAN connection. You should disable DNS relay if you implement a LAN-side DNS server as a virtual server.

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4.4.2 RIP (Router Information Protocol).

RIP is used to broadcast routing information among routers. Enable RIP. Enable RIP if required by the ISP, if the LAN has

multiple routers, or if the LAN has auto-IP devices. NOTE: When you select the Enable RIP check box, these additional features appear:

RIP Operating Mode. The MBR1000 router supports both version 2 and version 1 of the RIP specification.

 V1. Use if none of the routers supports Version 2.  V2 Broadcast. Use if some routers are capable of

Version 2, but some are only capable of Version 1.

 V2 Multicast. Use if this is the only router on the

LAN or if all the routers support Version 2.

Router Metric. The additional cost of routing a packet through this router. The normal value for a simple network is 1. This metric is added to routes learned from other routers; it is not added to static or system routes.

Act as Default Router. Make this router the preferred destination for packets that are not otherwise destined. Accept WAN Updates. For security, disable this option unless required by the ISP. RIP Password. RIP Version 2 supports the use of a password to limit access to routers through the RIP protocol. If the ISP or other LAN router

requires a RIP password, enter the password here.

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4.5 WAN Configuration

Use the WAN Configuration sub-menu to configure the network settings for the Wired and Cellular Modem WAN.

4.5.1 Cellular Modem PPP Authentication (optional).

Enter your Cellular Service Provider information in these three fields only if directed by your Cellular Service Provider.

Modem Interface. Modem interface is the physical port the modem is connected to. Select the appropriate port to change its settings.

Username. If required by your ISP, enter the username provided to you by your ISP. If not required by your ISP, leave this field blank.

Password. If required by your ISP, enter the password provided to you by your ISP. If not required by your ISP, leave this field blank.

Verify Password. Re-enter the password.

4.5.2 Wired WAN Connection Type.

There are several connection types to choose from: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your Internet Service Provider. Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers is removed or disabled.

Internet Service Provider. The MBR1000 will automatically determine your ISP. If it is not able to detect your ISP, choose your ISP from the drop down menu. If your ISP is not listed, choose Not Listed or Don’t Know.

Internet Connection. If you select Not Listed or Don’t Know option, use the Internet Connection drop down menu to identify the type of Internet Connection you have.

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4.5.3 Dynamic (DHCP) Internet Connection Type.

You will not need to complete this section unless your ISP requires you to.

Host Name. Enter the host name provided to you by your ISP. Use Unicasting. Select the check box if advised to so by your ISP. MTU. Enter the MTU provided to you by your ISP (default: 1500). MAC Address. To input the MAC address of your system, enter it

manually or connect to the MBR1000‟s Web-Management interface from the system and click the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button.

4.5.4 DNS Settings

Use the WAN Configuration sub-menu to configure the network settings for the Wired and Cellular Modem WAN (the first connected cellular handset or modem).

DNS Address. Select the Get Automatically from ISP/Cellular Provider radio button to acquire a DNS Address automatically from our ISP/Cellular Provider or select the Use the Following DNS Servers radio button to specify DNS Servers. NOTE: You would

specify DNS Servers if you want Wi-Fi clients to access DNS servers that you use for customized addressing or if you have a local DNS server on your network.

Primary DNS Server. If you choose to use specify your DNS Servers, then enter the IP address of the server you want as your Primary DNS Server in this field.

Secondary DNS Server. If you choose to use specify your DNS Servers, then enter the IP address of the server you want as your Secondary DNS Server in this field.

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4.6 Wireless (WI-FI)

Use the Wireless (Wi-Fi) sub-menu configure the wireless settings for the MBR1000. NOTE: changes made in this section may also need to be duplicated on wireless clients that you want to connect to your wireless network. Add Wireless Devices with WPS (WI-FI Protected Setup) Wizard

Add Wireless Device with WPS. This Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup protocol.

The wizard will prompt you to enter the PIN for the device, or ask you to press the Configuration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the Configuration button on the device and then the WPS button on the router within 60 seconds. The WPS status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network.

There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. Access to the wireless network is controlled by a “registrar.” A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well.

4.6.1 Wireless (WI-FI) Network Settings

Enable Wireless Radio. (Default: Enabled). When checked, wireless connectivity is enabled.

Wireless Network Name. (Default: visible). The SSID name for the router. Default: “MBR-xxx” where “xxx” is the last three digits of the MBR1000‟s MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the product label of the MBR1000.

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