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    MBR1400 Series Mission-Critical Broadband Router with Integrated Business Modem Setup Guide[...]

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    P ACKAGE INCLUDES MBR1400 Router (Wireless N Gigabit) Integrated Business-Grade Modem (Optional) WiFi Antennas (3x) Modem Antennas (2x optional) W all Power Adapter (12v DC) Ethernet Cable (5-feet) Mounting Hardwar e (1x) Setup Guide 1 MBR1400 - Mission-Critical Broadband Router MBR1400 Series Mission-Critical Broadband Router with Integrated Busin[...]

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    2 The CradlePoint Mission-Critical Broadband Route r (MB R1400 ) is b uil t to pro vid e a n in st ant net wo rk connection from high-speed broadband data modems to your network. CONNECT Integra ted Busi ness-Gra de Modem , USB or Express Card modems, Etherne t-Based Wired Se rvices, WiFi Des ign ed for sm all bu sin ess es, br anc h offi ces , an[...]

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    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[...]

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    4 Ports and Features of the Router ( left side ) WiFi Antenna Connector (Reverse SMA) WiFi Antenna Connector (Reverse SMA) WiFi Antenna Connector (Reverse SMA) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports (Configurable LAN or WAN) Reset Modem Port (USB 2.0) Power Switch and Port[...]

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    5 Ports and Features of the Router ( right side ) Modem Security Tab Slot Modem Slot (ExpressCard) Modem Slot (ExpressCard) ExpressCard Lock Modem Port (USB 2.0) Modem Port (USB 2.0) WiFi On/Off Modem Security Tab Slot ExpressCard Lock 3G/4G Antenna Connector (SMA) 3G/4G Antenna Connector (SMA) Note: m ay be co vered by Inte grated B usiness- Grade[...]

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    6 SIM Card Installation (LTE version only) 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. I[...]

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    7 Getting Started 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 Bus ine ss-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.[...]

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    8 Getting Started (continued) 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 de fau lt WiF i n etw ork na me bro adc as[...]

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    9 First Time Setup Wizard 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 WP A2 WiFi security . 1) Open a brows[...]

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    1 0 First Time Setup Wizard Choose the WIFI SECURITY MODE that best fits your needs: POOR for WEP , GOOD for WP A1/WP A2 or BEST for WP A2 . Make sure your PC or other devices support the mode you choose. Choose a personalized WP A P ASSWORD or WEP KEY . This password will be used to reconnect devices to the router’s WiFi broadcast once the secu[...]

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    1 1 LED Information 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 con[...]

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    1 2 LED Information 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. 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 [...]

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    1 3 Features of the MBR1400 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 remot[...]

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    1 4 Features of the MBR1400 (continued) 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 [...]

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    1 5 Features of the MBR1400 (continued) 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 f ul l, secu re a cc es s to th e Int ern et - b ut use rs are re str ict ed from acc ess ing th e r out er adm ini str ati on co[...]

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    1 6 Cloud-Based Router Management Service WiPipe Central: Efficiently manage all your CradlePoint Routers. Cradle Point ’s clo ud-bas ed man agemen t serv ice, W iPipe Centra l, giv es you a con solid ated r outer manag ement tool t o comm unicat e with and m anage disper sed Cr adlePo int ro uters. Thi s serv ice al lows you to have firmwa re [...]

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    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 in[...]

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    1 8 Antenna Positioning with Business Grade Modem WiFi Modem When connecting the provided antennas, review the connection points. WiFi antennas have flat circular bases. Modem antennas have protruding pins. CradlePoint recommends the following antenna positioning for best performance. Verizon: MBR1400LE-VZ (LTE/EVDO), MBR1400E-VZ (EVDO) Sprint: MB[...]