Cradlepoint AER 2100 System manual

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Spec Sheet /AER2100 4/18/16
AER Series
Router
AER2100
Spec Sheet

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INTRODUCTION
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
• AER 2100 with integrated MC400 4G LTE modem
• External 3G/4G mobile broadband modem antennas (2) (SMA) w/ multiplexing for GPS; nger tighten only
• External dual-band high-gain WiFi antennas (3) reverse SMA (5 dBi, 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi 5 GHz, VSWR 2); nger tighten
only
• 12V 3A AC/DC power adapter
• Multipurpose Retaining Tool
• Ethernet cable
• Quick Start Guide with warranty information
KEY FEATURES
WAN
• LP6: LTE Advanced LTE/HSPA+ (SIM-based Auto-Carrier Selection for all North American carriers and European
operators)
• LPE: 4G LTE/HSPA+/EVDO (multi-carrier, North America)
• LP3: 4G LTE/HSPA+ (Europe, EMEA, and Australia/New Zealand)
• Dual integrated modem option
• Dual SIM slot in each modem
• Most models include support for active GPS
• WiFi as WAN
• Failover/Failback
• Load Balancing
• Advance Modem Failure Check
• WAN Port Speed Control
• WAN/LAN Anity
• IP Passthrough
• Standby
LAN
• VLAN 802.1Q
• DHCP Server, Client, Relay
• DNS and DNS Proxy
• DynDNS
• UPnP
• DMZ
• Multicast/Multicast Proxy
• QoS (DSCP and Priority Queuing)
• MAC Address Filtering
WIFI
• Dual-Band Dual-Concurrent (3×3 MIMO)
• 802.11x (a, b, g, n, ac)
• Up to 256 connected devices (128 per channel – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
• WPA2 Enterprise (WiFi)

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• Hotspot/Captive Portal
• SSID-based Priority
MANAGEMENT
• Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager²
• Web UI, API, CLI
• GPS Location
• Data Usage Alerts (router and per client)
• Advanced Troubleshooting (support)
• Auto APN Recovery
• Device Alerts
• SNMP
• SMS control
• Serial Redirector
VPN AND ROUTING
• IPsec Tunnel – up to 20 concurrent sessions
• OpenVPN (SSL VPN)¹
• L2TP¹
• GRE Tunnel
• VTI Tunnel support
• OSPF/BGP/RIP¹
• Route Filters (Access Control Lists, Prex Filters, Route Maps, Communities for BGP)
• Per-Interface Routing
• Routing Rules
• Policy-based Routing
• NAT-less Routing
• Virtual Server/Port Forwarding
• NEMO/DMNR¹
• IPv6
• VRRP¹
• STP¹
• NHRP¹
• CP Secure VPN compatible
SECURITY
• RADIUS and TACACS+ support*
• 802.1x authentication for Ethernet
• Zscaler integration¹
• Certicate support
• ALGs
• MAC Address Filtering
• Advanced Security Mode (local user management only)
• Per-Client Web Filtering
• IP Filtering
• Content Filtering (basic)
• Website Filtering
* - Native support for authentication. Authorization and accounting support through hotspot/captive portal services.

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SPECIFICATIONS
WAN:
• Integrated LP6 Category 6 LTE Advanced LTE modem (with DC-HSPA+ failover) or LPE 4G LTE modem (with HSPA+/
EVDO/3G and 2G failover) or LP3 4G LTE modem (with HSPA+ and 2G failover)
• One modem included, dual-modem option
• Five 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (cable/DSL/T1/satellite/Metro Ethernet; WAN/LAN switchable)
• WiFi (as WAN; Metro WiFi) 3x3 MIMO 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
LAN:
• Dual-band dual-concurrent WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
• Five 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (WAN/LAN switchable)
• Serial console support w/ USB-to-serial adapter
TEMPERATURE:
• 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) operating
• −20°C to 70°C (−4°F to 158°F) storage
HUMIDITY (non-condensing):
• 10% to 85% operating
• 5% to 90% storage
MEMORY: 256 MB DRAM; 16MB SPI Flash; 256 MB NAND Flash
SIZE:
• 10.25 x 8.5 x 1.75 in (260 x 214 x 45 mm)
WEIGHT: 6 lb
CERTIFICATIONS: FCC, WiFi Alliance, CE, IC, carrier certications
LAN TO WAN: 940 Mbps
WAN TO LAN: 940 Mbps
STATEFUL THROUGHPUT: 940 Mbps
WIFI POWER (FCC):
• 2.4 GHz band: 24.47 dBm
• Lower 5 GHz band: 16.9 dBm
• Upper 5 GHz band: 27.77 dBm
CLOUD OPTIMIZED IP COMMUNICATIONS
• Automated WAN Failover/Failback support
• WAN Anity and QoS allow prioritization of VoIP services
• Advanced VPN connectivity options to HQ
• SIP ALG and NAT to allow VoIP and UC communications to traverse rewall
• MAC Address Filtering
• 802.1p/q for LAN QoS segmentation and treatment of VoIP on LAN
• Private Network support (wired and 4G WAN)
• Cloud-based management²
1 – Requires an ECM PRIME subscription or an Extended Enterprise License
2 – Enterprise Cloud Manager requires a subscription

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ACCESSORIES
• Second integrated 4G LTE modem
• MC400LP6 (North America or EU)
• MC400LPE-VZ (Verizon)
• MC400LPE-AT (AT&T)
• MC400LPE-SP (Sprint)
• MC400LPE-GN (generic – for use on T-Mobile in the U.S. and Rogers, Bell, & TELUS in Canada)
• MC400LP3-EU (Europe)
• Standard rack mount with modem and WiFi cables (Part # 170629-000)
• 12V 3A wall power adapter (Part # 170623-000)
• 12V 4A wall power adapter (Part # 170624-000)
• 700 MHz – 2700 MHz Wide Band Directional Antenna (Yagi/Log- Periodic) Part #: 170588-000
• 12” Mag-Mount Antenna with SMA Male Connector Part #: 170605-000
• 4” Mini Mag-Mount Antenna with SMA Male Connector Part #: 170606-000
• 2.4/5 GHz Dual-band Dual-concurrent WiFi Antenna Part #: 170628-000 (WiFi models only)
• Universal 3G/4G/LTE Modem Antenna Part #: 170649-000
• GPS Screw-Mount Antenna Part #: 170651-000
• GPS Mag-Mount Antenna Part #: 170652-000
• Multi-Band Omni-Directional Antenna Part #: 170668-000
• Indoor/Outdoor Panel Patch Part #: 170669-000
BUSINESS-GRADE MODEM SPECIFICATIONS
AER2100 LP6 models include an integrated LTE Advanced Category 6 4G LTE modem. The LP6 modems support SIM-
Based Auto-Carrier selection so there is only one model for all of North America. Simply insert the SIM and wait for
the router to automatically detect the SIM and establish a connection.
The LTE bands certied for each carrier are listed below.
AER2100LP6-NA, AER2100LP6-EU, AER2100LP6-UK
• Technology: LTE Advanced, HSPA+
• Downlink Rates: LTE 300 Mbps, HSPA+ 42.2 Mbps
• Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, HSPA+ 5.76 Mbps
• Frequency Bands:
• LTE Bands 1-5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41
• Verizon: 2, 4, 5, 13 (XLTE support w/carrier aggregation)
• AT&T: 2, 4, 5, 12/17, 29, 30
• Sprint: 25, 26, 41 (LTE Plus Support)
• T-Mobile: 2, 4, 12 (T-Mobile Wideband LTE Support)
• Generic: all
• Carrier Aggregation:
• 1+ 8
• 2+ 2/5/12 (17 w/MFBI)/13/29
• 3+ 7/20
• 4+ 4/5/12 (17 w/MFBI)/13/29
• 5+ 2/4/30
• 7+ 3/7/20
• 8+ 1
• 12 (17 w/MFBI) + 2/4/30
• 13+ 2/4
• 20+ 3/7

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• 30+ 5/12 (17 w/MFBI)
• 41+ 41
• Fallback: WCDMA/DC-HSPA+ (42/5.76 Mbps): Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
• Power: LTE 23 dBm +/− 1, HSPA+ 23 dBm +/− 1
• Antennas: two SMA male (plug), nger tighten only (maximum torque spec is 7 kgfcm)
• GPS: active GPS support
• SMS: SMS support
• Industry Standards & Certs: CE, FCC, GCF-CC, IC, PTCRB, AT&T, Sprint (pending certication), Verizon
AER2100 LPE/LP3 models include an integrated 4G LTE modem (MC400); specic model names include a specic
modem (e.g., the AER 2100LPE-VZ includes an MC400LPE-VZ modem for Verizon).
Please note that LPE models are exible and support bands for multiple cellular providers; however, only the
frequency bands in bold below are supported by the listed provider.
AER 2100LPE-VZ – 4G LTE/HSPA+/EVDO for Verizon
• Technology: LTE, HSPA+, EVDO Rev A
• Downlink Rates: LTE 100 Mbps, HSPA+ 21.1 Mbps, EVDO 3.1 Mbps (theoretical)
• Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, HSPA+ 5.76 Mbps, EVDO 1.8 Mbps (theoretical)
• Frequency Bands:
• LTE Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 – AWS (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 13 (700 MHz), Band 17 (700
MHz), Band 25 (1900 MHz)
• HSPA+/UMTS (850/900/1900/2100 MHz, AWS)
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• CDMA EVDO Rev A/1xRTT (800/1900 MHz)
• Power: LTE 23 dBm +/− 1, HSPA+ 23 dBm +/− 1, EVDO 24 dBm +0.5/−1 (typical conducted)
• Antennas: two SMA male (plug), 1 dBi (LTE), 2 dBi (Cellular/PCS) gain; nger tighten only (maximum torque spec is
7 kgf-cm)
• GPS: active GPS support
• Industry Standards & Certs: FCC, Verizon
• Modem Part Number: MC400LPE
AER 2100LPE-AT – 4G LTE/HSPA+/EVDO for AT&T
• Technology: LTE, HSPA+, EVDO Rev A
• Downlink Rates: LTE 100 Mbps, HSPA+ 21.1 Mbps, EVDO 3.1 Mbps (theoretical)
• Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, HSPA+ 5.76 Mbps, EVDO 1.8 Mbps (theoretical)
• Frequency Bands:
• LTE Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 – AWS (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 13 (700 MHz), Band 17 (700
MHz), Band 25 (1900 MHz)
• HSPA+/UMTS (850/900/1900/2100 MHz, AWS)
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• CDMA EVDO Rev A/1xRTT (800/1900 MHz)
• Power: LTE 23 dBm +/− 1, HSPA+ 23 dBm +/− 1, EVDO 24 dBm +0.5/−1 (typical conducted)
• Antennas: two SMA male (plug), 1 dBi (LTE), 2 dBi (Cellular/PCS) gain; nger tighten only (maximum torque spec is
7 kgf-cm)
• GPS: active GPS support
• Industry Standards & Certs: PTCRB, FCC, IC, AT&T
• Modem Part Number: MC400LPE
AER 2100LPE-SP – 4G LTE/HSPA+/EVDO for Sprint
• Technology: LTE, HSPA+, EVDO Rev A

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• Downlink Rates: LTE 100 Mbps, HSPA+ 21.1 Mbps, EVDO 3.1 Mbps (theoretical)
• Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, HSPA+ 5.76 Mbps, EVDO 1.8 Mbps (theoretical)
• Frequency Bands:
• LTE Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 – AWS (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 13 (700 MHz), Band 17 (700
MHz), Band 25 (1900 MHz)
• HSPA+/UMTS (850/900/1900/2100 MHz, AWS)
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• CDMA EVDO Rev A/1xRTT (800/1900 MHz)
• Power: LTE 23 dBm +/− 1, HSPA+ 23 dBm +/− 1, EVDO 24 dBm +0.5/−1 (typical conducted)
• Antennas: two SMA male (plug), 1 dBi (LTE), 2 dBi (Cellular/PCS) gain; nger tighten only (maximum torque spec is
7 kgf-cm)
• GPS: active GPS support
• Industry Standards & Certs: FCC, Sprint
• Modem Part Number: MC400LPE
AER 2100LP3-EU (2100LP3-UK*) – 4G LTE/HSPA+ for Europe (United Kingdom)
• Technology: LTE, HSPA+
• Downlink Rates: LTE 100 Mbps, HSPA+ 21.1 Mbps (theoretical)
• Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, HSPA+ 5.76 Mbps (theoretical)
• Frequency Bands:
• LTE Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 8 (900 MHz), Band 20 (800 MHz)
• HSPA+/UMTS (800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad-Band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Power: LTE Band 1/3/8/20 – 23 dBm +/− 1; LTE Band 7 – 22 dBm +/− 1, HSPA+ 23 dBm +/− 1 (typical conducted)
• Antennas: two SMA male (plug), 1 dBi (LTE), 2 dBi (Cellular/PCS) gain; nger tighten only
• GPS: active GPS support
• Industry Standards & Certs: CE, GCF-CC
• Modem Part Number: MC400LP3
*The 2100LP3-EU and 2100LP3-UK models are equivalent except for the line cord.
AER 2100LPE-GN – 4G LTE/HSPA+/EVDO (generic – for use on T-Mobile and US Cellular in the U.S. and Rogers, Bell, &
TELUS in Canada)
• Technology: LTE, HSPA+, EVDO Rev A
• Downlink Rates: LTE 100 Mbps, HSPA+ 21.1 Mbps, EVDO 3.1 Mbps (theoretical)
• Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, HSPA+ 5.76 Mbps, EVDO 1.8 Mbps (theoretical)
• Frequency Bands:
• LTE Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (AWS), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 13 (700 MHz), Band 17 (700 MHz), Band 25
(1900 MHz)
• HSPA+/UMTS (850/900/1900/2100 MHz, AWS)
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• CDMA EVDO Rev A/1xRTT (800/1900 MHz)
• Power: LTE 23 dBm +/− 1, HSPA+ 23 dBm +/− 1, EVDO 24 dBm +0.5/−1 (typical conducted)
• Antennas: two SMA male (plug), 1 dBi (LTE), 2 dBi (Cellular/PCS) gain; nger tighten only (maximum torque spec is
7 kgf-cm)
• GPS: active GPS support
• Industry Standards & Certs: PTCRB, FCC, IC
• Modem Part Number: MC400LPE

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HARDWARE
USB 2.0
Port
LEDs
LEDs
10/100/1000
Ethernet Port
(Congurable:
LAN or WAN
Default: WAN)
10/100/1000 Ethernet
Ports (Congurable:
LAN or WAN
Default: LAN)
WiFi Antenna Connector
(Reverse SMA)
WiFi Antenna Connector
(Reverse SMA)
Power Switch
and Port
Lock
Slot
Ground
Screw
USB 2.0
Port
Reset Button
CradleCare Support available with technical support, software upgrades, and advanced hardware exchange – 1-, 3-, and
5-year options.
One-year limited hardware warranty available in the US and Canada; two-year limited hardware warranty for
integrated EU products when purchased from an authorized EU distributor – extend warranty to 2, 3, or 5 years.
SUPPORT AND WARRANTY