Cradlepoint ARC CBA850 User manual

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Quick Start Guide /ARC CBA850
ARC CBA850
FAILOVER & OUT-OF-BAND MANAGEMENT NETWORKING
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.
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+ Plug-and-play
overlay failover
+ Cloud-managed
+ Integrated 3G/4G/LTE
+ Integrated Multi-
Carrier Software-
Dened Radio
+ Out-of-Band
Management
+ Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE)
+ External antenna
options
+ IPv6 support
+ RJ45 serial console
port for direct
Out-of-Band
Management
ARC CBA850 Key Features:
Go to cradlepoint.com/cba850 to learn more.
AC Power Adapter Modem Antennas +Mounting Hardware
WHAT’S INCLUDED:

HARDWARE
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DEVICE DETAILS
Accessories:
+ Directional Patch & Yagi
Antennas
+ Omni-Directional Antennas
+ 12” Mag-Mount Antenna
+ 4” Mini Mag-Mount Antenna
+ DIN Rail Mounting Bracket
+ Wall/Ceiling Mounting Bracket
+ Rollover Adapter for RJ45
Ethernet Cable
+ RJ45 Rollover Serial Console
Cable: 7ft & 14ft
Model Numbers:
CBA850 S4A452A

GETTING STARTED
Insert an Activated SIM into the Integrated Modem
The Cradlepoint ARC CBA850 requires a SIM with an activated wireless
broadband data plan. Contact your carrier for details about selecting a data
plan and about the process for provisioning your SIM.
Once you have an activated SIM, insert it into the integrated modem:
1. Remove the modem cover and pull out the integrated modem.
2. Insert the SIM card into the slot marked SIM 1 (use the other slot, SIM 2,
for a secondary/backup SIM).
Be sure to insert the card with the notch-end rst and the gold contacts
facing down—it will click into place.
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DEVICE DETAILS
Accessories:

Reinsert the Integrated Modem
Slide the integrated modem back into its slot. Put the cover
back into place and insert the included security screw if
desired (requires small Phillips screwdriver).
NOTE: To remove modem, attach included modem antennas
(finger-tighten only) and pull modem straight out.
Attach Included Modem Antennas
Antennas are nger-tighten only. Attach to connectors
marked MAIN and AUX.
Connect to a Power Source
Attach the included adapter to the device and to a power
source OR connect a POE-enabled RJ45 cable to LAN 2. Then
turn the power switch on (I).
Connect to a Computer or other
Network Equipment
Connect via Ethernet to LAN 1 for local management.
Connect LAN 2 (Default IP Passthrough 0/24) to networking
equipment to Passthrough 3G/4G Internet to Ethernet.
MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Preferred location is vertical wall mount near a window for best signal. Horizontal mounting or
ceiling mount is not recommended where ambient temperatures exceed 40°C (104°F).
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ACCESS THE ADMINISTRATION PAGES
To make conguration changes to your router, open the CBA850’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.
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 ARC CBA850. You have
the ability to congure any of the following:
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+ Administrator Password
+ Time Zone
+ WiFi Network Name*
+ Security Mode
+ Access Point Name (APN)
+ Modem Authentication
+ Failure Check
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.
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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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.
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 3). You may have changed the
Administrator 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
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