Cradlepoint CRADLEPOINT IBR650 User manual

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Preface
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Sept. 13, 2011
Initial release for Firmware version 3.3.0
Jeremy Cramer
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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 3
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................. 3
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................................................... 3
1.3 IBR650 OVERVIEW .............................................................. 3
2HARDWARE OVERVIEW .................................................... 5
2.1 PORTS,LEDS,AND SWITCHES ................................................. 6
2.2 MOUNTING BRACKET .......................................................... 10
3QUICK START .................................................................. 13
3.1 BASIC SETUP ...................................................................... 13
3.2 COMMON PROBLEMS .......................................................... 15
4WEB INTERFACE -- ESSENTIALS........................................ 16
4.1 ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN ....................................................... 17
4.2 GETTING STARTED –FIRST TIME SETUP................................... 19
4.3 QUICK LINKS ...................................................................... 21
4.4 BASIC MODE VS.ADVANCED MODE ....................................... 22
4.5 NETWORK SETTINGS VS.INTERNET ......................................... 23
5STATUS........................................................................... 24
5.1 CLIENT LIST........................................................................ 25
5.2 DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 26
5.3 GPS................................................................................. 29
5.4 GRE TUNNELS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)................................ 30
5.5 INTERNET CONNECTIONS ...................................................... 31
5.6 STATISTICS......................................................................... 35
5.7 SYSTEM LOGS..................................................................... 36
5.8 VPN TUNNELS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ............................... 37
6NETWORK SETTINGS ....................................................... 38
6.1 CONTENT FILTERING............................................................ 39
6.2 DHCP SERVER (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ............................... 42
6.3 DNS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)............................................. 43
6.4 FIREWALL (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ...................................... 46
6.5 LOCAL NETWORKS .............................................................. 51
6.6 ROUTING (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)....................................... 61
6.7 WIPIPE QOS(ADVANCED MODE ONLY).................................. 62
7INTERNET........................................................................ 66
7.1 CONNECTION MANAGER ...................................................... 67
7.2 DATA USAGE (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ................................. 70
7.3 ETHERNET MANAGER .......................................................... 75
7.4 GRE TUNNELS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)................................ 77
7.5 LOAD BALANCE (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)............................... 80
7.6 MODEM SETTINGS .............................................................. 81
7.7 VPN TUNNELS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ............................... 87
8SYSTEM SETTINGS ...........................................................97
8.1 ADMINISTRATION ............................................................... 98
8.2 DEVICE ALERTS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)............................. 105
8.3 GPIO CONNECTOR ........................................................... 107

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8.4 MANAGED SERVICES (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)ASK YOUR
CRADLEPOINT SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILS........... 109
8.5 SYSTEM CONTROL............................................................. 110
8.6 SYSTEM SOFTWARE ........................................................... 111
9GLOSSARY..................................................................... 112
10 APPENDIX ................................................................... 126
10.1 PRODUCT INFORMATION AND SAFETY GUIDE ....................... 126
10.2 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 128

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
CradlePoint COR: Integrated Broadband Router (IBR650) with embedded high-speed 3G EV-DO rev A modem
Two external 3G EV-DO modem antennas
AC power adapter (12V, 1.5A)
Mounting Hardware
Quick Start Guide
1.2 System Requirements
Either an active subscription for the embedded 3G EV-DO modem or an Ethernet-based modem.
Windows 2000/XP/7, Mac OS X, or Linux Computer.
Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher, Firefox v2.0 or higher, Safari v1.0 or higher.
1.3 IBR650 Overview
COR: THE HEART OF YOUR M2M NETWORK
For use in business critical high-availability installations such as ATMs, Kiosks, Surveillance, Vehicles, etc. that
require 24x7 connectivity
Increase your network availability with WiPipe™-powered automatic failover/failback internal functionality
Supports both wireless and wired Internet connections (two Ethernet ports for either LAN/LAN or WAN/LAN)
Secure IPSec VPN (5 concurrent sessions maximum)
Centralize the administration and monitoring of distributed routers using WiPipe Central.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Standardized platform and centralized remote management
Built-in GPS
IP passthrough
Up to 5 concurrent VPN endpoint sessions
Compatible with Cisco, Juniper, SonicWall, and other VPN termination systems
Establish continuous uptime with optimum total cost of ownership for broad deployment
Simple to install, configure and maintain with minimal impact on IT
Virtual LAN capabilities
Data Usage section that allows users to track and manage modem use relative to data plans
NAT-less routing
VPN NAT traversal
The CradlePoint IBR650E is a highly-featured, compact and robust router designed for deployment in critical business
and enterprise applications that require 24x7 connectivity via Ethernet. The router features a built-in high-speed 3G EV-
DO modem as well as support for wired networks such as DSL or Cable. With its compact size, sleek metal case and
mounting bracket, and external Cellular antennas the IBR650E is ideal for use in high-availability portable or fixed
applications (ATM, kiosk, surveillance, vehicle). With failover/failback capability, the IBR650E supports wired and wireless
internet.
The router increases internet availability and business continuity by detecting network failures and seamlessly switching
over to the other network(s). It is also ideal for deployment as a primary connection solution where wired internet is not
available. The IBR650E provides secure and reliable VPN functionality, allowing users to create, manage, and terminate
up to 5 concurrent IPSec VPN sessions. It allows for secure access to company networks for enterprise applications and
provides a secure way to transmit sensitive data to and from a remote site.
1.3.1 WiPipe Central
CradlePoint‘s cloud-based router management service allows for remote monitoring, configuration, and firmware updates
of deployed routers like the IBR650. WiPipe Central drastically simplifies router administration for businesses using
multiple routers. WiPipe Central can be purchased separately at http://cradlepoint.com/support/wipipe-central.

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2 HARDWAREOVERVIEW

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2.1 Ports, LEDs, and Switches
Power 12VDC: The power connector includes two pins for power and two pins for GPIO
(General Purpose Input/Output) functionality. The included power adapter, however, only
connects to the power pins. You will need a separate adapter for GPIO functionality.
Reset: You can return your router to factory default settings by pressing and holding the
Reset button. This button is recessed, so it requires a pointed object such as a paper clip
to press. Press and hold for 10 seconds to initiate reset.

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Ethernet Ports: By default, the IBR650 has one WAN (Wide Area Network—your internet source) port and one LAN
(Local Area Network) port. Each of these ports can be reconfigured, however, if you need two LAN or two WAN Ethernet
ports.
Ethernet LED:
Solid Green –connected
Blinking Green –data transfer activity
Micro USB: This port can be used to attach a direct firmware upgrade to enable manual firmware upgrades if necessary.

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Modem Antennas: The IBR650 comes with two modem antennas to enhance reception for the embedded modem.
These antennas are simple to attach and adjust.
Power On/Off:
I = On
O = Off
Power LED:
Blue = On
No light = Off

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ATTN LED:
Used with Modem LED for additional LED indications below.
Modem LED:
Green = On and operating normally
Blinking Green = Connecting
Amber = Not available (idle, for example)
Blinking Amber = Cellular data connection error
No light = Off
Additional LED Indications:
Factory reset button detected
ATTN and modem LEDs blink amber
twice
Error during USB firmware
upgrade
ATTN and modem LEDs blink red

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2.2 Mounting Bracket

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2.2.1 Attaching the IBR650 to the Mounting Bracket 1) Attach the bracket to the wall or other surface with screws.
NOTE: Screws are not provided because the type of screw required
depends on the mounting surface.
2) Place the router‘s edge
against the bottom of the
bracket.
3) Press the router down
firmly, then push it inside
the bracket. It should
latch.

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2.2.2 Removing the IBR650 from the Mounting Bracket
From the top of the bracket, press down firmly on the router using your thumb(s) and pull the device out.

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3 QUICKSTART
3.1 Basic Setup
1. Attach the modem antennas. 2. Plug the power supply into
an electrical outlet and
connect it to the IBR650.
3. Make sure the power is
switched on.
O = OFF I = ON
3.1.1 Activate Your Modem
A wireless broadband data plan must be added to your IBR650. Wireless broadband data plans are available from
wireless carriers such as Sprint and Verizon. A new line of service can be added or a data plan can be transferred from an
existing account. You will need the ESN number from your product label on your router to add or transfer a line of service.
After adding a data plan to the modem, the modem may need to be activated. To activate the modem:
1. Log in to the IBR650 administration pages (see Accessing the Administration Pages).
2. Select Internet from the top navigation bar and Modem Settings from the dropdown menu (Internet → Modem
Settings).
3. Find and select the CradlePoint modem.
4. Click Update/Activate.
5. Click Activate in the popup.

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3.1.2 Accessing the Administration Pages
For most users the IBR650 Router can be used
immediately without any special configuration
changes. Simply connect a computer or similar
device to the router‘s Ethernet LAN port with an
Ethernet cable. If you would like to change your
administration password or configure any of the
advanced features of the IBR650, you will need to
log in to the administration pages:
Access your router‘s Administrator Login
screen by opening a web browser window
and typing ―cp/‖(your router‘s default
hostname) or the IP address ―192.168.0.1‖
into the address bar.
Enter your Default Password. This password can be found on the
bottom of the IBR650. Then click the LOGIN button.
When you log in for the first time, you will be automatically directed to
the First Time Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions given with the
Wizard or see Getting Started –First Time Setup for more information
about using the First Time Setup Wizard.

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3.2 Common Problems
Please visit CradlePoint Knowledgebase at http://knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/ for more help and answers to your
other questions.
3.2.1 You are Connected to the Router but Cannot Connect to the Internet
Make sure that you have an active data plan and that your modem has been activated. A wireless broadband data plan
must be added to your IBR650. Wireless broadband data plans are available from wireless carriers such as Sprint and
Verizon. A new line of service can be added or a data plan can be transferred from an existing account. You will need the
ESN number from your product label on your router to add or transfer a line of service.
After adding a data plan to the modem, you must activate the modem:
1. Log in to the IBR650 administration pages (see Accessing the Administration Pages).
2. Select Internet from the top navigation bar and Modem Settings from the dropdown menu (Internet → Modem
Settings).
3. Find and select the CradlePoint modem.
4. Click Update/Activate.
5. Click Activate in the popup.
Finally, if you have an active data plan and you have already activated your modem, you may be out of range of your
service provider. Check your signal strength in the Internet section of the Dashboard (Status → Dashboard). If you have
a weak signal in your location, contact your service provider.
If you are still not online after activating the modem, call CradlePoint Technical Support for further assistance.

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4 WEBINTERFACE-- ESSENTIALS
The IBR650 has a Web interface for configuration and administration of all features. The interface is organized with a
button for toggling between Basic Mode and Advanced Mode and 5 tabs at the top of the screen:
Getting Started
Status
Network Settings
Internet
System Settings
Web Interface –Essentials contains the following sections to help you more quickly and easy navigate these
administration pages:
4.1 Administrator Login
4.2 Getting Started –First Time Setup
4.3 Quick Links
4.4 Basic Mode vs. Advanced Mode
4.5 Network Settings vs. Internet

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4.1 Administrator Login
To access the administration pages, open a Web browser and type the hostname ―cp/‖ or IP address ―http://192.168.0.1‖
into the address bar. The Administrator Login page will appear.
Log in using your administrator password. Initially, this password can be found on the bottom of the IBR650 unit as the
Default Password. This password is also the last eight digits of the unit‘s MAC address.

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You may have changed the administrator password during initial setup using the First Time Setup Wizard. Log in using
your personalized administrator password.
If you have forgotten your personalized password, you can reset the IBR650 to factory defaults. When you reset the
router, the administrator password will revert back to the Default Password. Press and hold the reset button on the
router unit until the lights flash (Approximately 10-15 seconds). You can then log in using the Default Password (found
on the bottom of your router).
4.1.1 Router Details
The Administrator Login page includes a section that shows the following Router Details:
Model Number: IBR650E
Internet Connection: Connected/Disconnected