Cradlepoint AER1600 Series User manual

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Quick Start Guide /AER1600 Series
+ Cloud-managed
+ Dual-band, dual
concurrent WiFi
(802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
+ Dual modem / Multi-
Carrier Support
+ Ports: 1 GigE
WAN/4 GigE LAN
(switchable)
+ WWAN analytics
+ Industry-leading
4G failover
+ Unied Threat
Management
+ Software-dened
radio (supports
multiple carriers)
+ Purpose-built for
PCI Compliance 3.1
AER1600 Key Features:
AER1600 Series
APPLICATION SPECIFIC & MICRO BRANCH NETWORKING
Go to cradlepoint.com/aer1600 to learn more.
MC400 3G/4G Modem
with Antennas*
12V 3A AC/DC
Power Adapter
Modem Antennas** Ethernet Cable
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
CRADLEPOINT
Cradlepoint is the leading provider of secure
cloud-managed 3G/4G/LTE networking solutions
for the Distributed Enterprise with hundreds
or thousands of locations. Our broad family
of high-performance routers are designed for
deployment in mission-critical applications
that require 24x7 connectivity.
Always Connected. Always Protected.
Part Number: 170672-000
*Included with AER1600LP3/AER1650LP3, optional for AER1600/AER1650 and AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE.
**AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE only
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HARDWARE
Quick Start Guide /AER1600 Series
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LED Indicators
Power LED: The Cradlepoint
AER1600/AER1650 must be
powered using an approved
12V DC power source.
+ Green = Powered ON
+ No Light = Not receiving power.
Check the power switch and the
power source connection.
+ Flashing Amber = Attention.
Open the administration pages
(see page 4) and check the
router status.
Ethernet WAN: Indicates
information about a data source
connected to the Ethernet WAN
port.
+ Blue = Connected to an active
Ethernet WAN interface
VPN: Indicates information about a
VPN data source.
+ Green = Active VPN tunnel
Embedded Modem: Indicates the
status of embedded modem (only
on AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE).
Removable MC400 Modem:
Indicates the status of removable
MC400 modem.
External USB Modem: Indicates the
status of external USB modem. All
modems have the following LED
indicators:
+ Green = Modem has established
an active connection.
+ Blinking Green = Modem is
connecting.
+ Amber = Modem is not active.
+ Blinking Amber = Data
connection error. No modem
connection possible.
+ Blinking Red = Modem is in the
process of resetting.
Signal Strength: Blue LED bars
indicate the active modem’s signal
strength.
+ 4 Solid Bars = Strongest signal
+ 1 Blinking Bar = Weakest signal.
(A blinking bar indicates half
of a bar.)
WiFi Broadcast: (AER1600 only)
These two LEDs indicate activity on
the WiFi broadcast for both the 2.4
GHz and 5 GHz bands.
+ 2.4GHz (green) = 2.4 GHz WiFi is
on and operating normally.
+ 5GHz (blue) = 5 GHz WiFi is on
and operating normally.
Additional LED Indications
+ Several dierent LEDs ash
when the factory reset button
is detected.
+ Two of the modem LEDs blink
red in unison for 10 seconds
when there is an error during
rmware upgrade.
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DEVICE DETAILS
Enterprise Support
For enhanced services including enterprise-level support, extended
warranties, and expert installation, check out Cradlepoint’s CradleCare
suite of services. Learn More: cradlepoint.com/cradlecare
Model numbers:
AER1600
AER1650
AER1600LPE
AER1650LPE
Accessories:
+ Replacement power adapters
+ External modem antennas & cabling
S4A542A
S4A547A
S4A543A
S4A548A
The Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 is available with three dierent
modem options:
+ AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE include an embedded modem and a slot to
add an MC400 modem
+ AER1600LP3/AER1650LP3 include a bundled MC400 modem and do not
include an embedded modem
+ AER1600/AER1650 only include a slot for an MC400 modem and do not
include an embedded modem
GETTING STARTED
Setting Up the Router
+ Purchase a data plan. Insert the SIM as shown on the following page.
+ Connect modem antennas (nger tight only).
+ Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
+ Ensure power is switched on. O = OFF I = ON
Antennas
When connecting the provided antennas, review the connection points.
Modem antennas have protruding pins (SMA).
Quick Start Guide /AER1600 Series
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Access the Administration Pages
To make conguration changes to your router, open the
AER1600’s GUI-based administration pages.
1. Connect to the
router via Ethernet
or WiFi. For WiFi,
the default SSID
is found on the
product label on
the bottom of the
router.
2. Open a browser
window and type
“cp/” or “192.168.0.1”
in the address bar and
press return/enter.
3. When prompted for the Administrator password,
type the default eight character password found
on the product.
4. Upon log in for the rst time, you are
automatically directed to the First Time Setup
Wizard to congure Admin Password, Time Zone,
WiFi Security, APN and WAN failure check.
SIM Card Setup
Begin by activating your SIM card.
For AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE:
+ Open embedded modem SIM cover on bottom of
router and insert activated SIM into the slot marked
SIM 1 (use the other slot, SIM 2, for a secondary/
backup SIM).
+ Close embedded modem SIM cover.
NOTE: Router will not operate if embedded modem SIM cover
is not fully closed.
For all models with removable MC400 modem:
+ Remove MC400 cover from side of router and insert
activated SIM(s) into removable MC400 modem
(optional for AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE and AER1600/
AER1650).
+ Insert the SIM card into the slot marked SIM 1 (use
the other slot, SIM 2, for a secondary/backup SIM).
+ Insert the card with the notch-end rst and the gold
contacts facing down.
+ Reinsert the removable MC400 modem, replace cover,
and insert the included security screw if desired.
NOTE: To remove modem, remove MC400 cover, attach
included modem antennas (finger-tighten only), and pull
modem straight out.
Quick Start Guide /AER1600 Series
Deploy and Manage the
Intelligent Network with
Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud
Manager (ECM)
Cradlepoint’s network management
and application platform, Enterprise
Cloud Manager, integrates cloud
management with your Cradlepoint
devices to improve productivity,
increase reliability, reduce costs, and
enhance the intelligence of your
network and business operations.
To learn more and begin a free
30-day trial:
[e-mail]
cradlepoint.com/ecm
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FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD
When you log in to the local administration pages for
the rst time, you will be automatically directed to the
First Time Setup Wizard, which will walk you through
basic steps to customize your Cradlepoint AER1600. You
have the ability to congure any of the following:
UPDATING FIRMWARE
Via Enterprise Cloud Manager
1. Log in at cradlepointecm.com using your
Enterprise Cloud Manager credentials.
2. Navigate to the ‘Groups’ page.
3. Select a group and click on the Firmware
option in the top toolbar. In the dropdown
menu that opens, select the desired rmware
version. Wait for rmware to load.
Via the Local Administration Pages
1. Log into the local administration pages
(see page 4). You may have changed the
‘Administration Password’.
2. Select ‘System > System Control > System
Firmware’.
3. If new rmware is available, select ‘Automatic
(Internet)’. Wait for rmware to load.
If you do not have an active Internet
connection, you may need to use the ‘Manual
Firmware Upload’ option by downloading new
rmware from the Customer Connect Portal to a
local device. Upload to the router on the System >
System Control > System Firmware’ page.
ROUTER COMMUNICATION /
DATA USAGE
The factory default conguration of the router
is set to communicate with Cradlepoint and
other resources at regular intervals to access
the latest rmware and modem updates, clock
synchronization (NTP), and Enterprise Cloud
Manager (ECM) membership. Such communication
may result in data usage and applicable charges
regardless of whether the router uses a wired
or wireless Internet connection. To avoid such
data usage and potential charges, consult the
following Knowledge Base article:
knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/articles/
support/router-communication-data-usage
If you are currently using the router’s WiFi network,
you will need to reconnect your devices to the network
using the newly established wireless network name
and password.
To return to the First Time Setup Wizard after your
initial login, select ‘System > System Control’ on
the left navigation bar and First Time Setup in the
dropdown menu.
To restore the router to its factory default settings,
press and hold the RESET button on the side of
the device for ten seconds. Reset returns the login
password to the default password and resets all
conguration changes.
Quick Start Guide /AER1600 Series
+ Administrator
Password
+ Time Zone
+ WiFi Network Name*
+ Security Mode
+ Access Point Name
(APN)
+ Modem Authentication
+ Failure Check
Part Number: 170672-000
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