Cradlepoint CBR450 User manual

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What’s In The Box
CONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
Connect the power supply to the CBR400/CBR450.
Ensure power is switched on. o = OFF | = ON
Connect a: USB or ExpressCard Wireless Broadband Data Modem
with Active Subscription, or, (CBR400 only) a Cable, DSL, Satellite, T1,
T3, Ethernet Modem.
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www.cradlepoint.com/cbr400
For additional information, visit:
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After you connect your modem to the router, you’re now ready
to connect to the CBR450 via Ethernet or the CBR400 via
Ethernet or WiFi.
The main difference between the CBR400 and CBR450 is that
the CBR450 has no WiFi radio.
Default SSID: CBR400-xxx
Internal 802.11n antennas provide up to 500 feet of range from
the CradlePoint router to your connected computers or
WiFi-enabled devices.
Find your default password on the bottom of your router
( last 8 characters of your MAC Address ).
NOTE: If you are asked for an “8-digit PIN”, click CONNECT
USING A SECURITY KEY and enter your eight character
default password found on the bottom of your router.
AC Power Supply Setup Guide
PORTS & SWITCHES
EXPRESS CARD
LOCK
EXPRESS CARD
Compact Broadband Router
POW ER 12 V DC
CABLE/DSL
MODEM
( W AN ) *
COMPUTERS
or LOCAL DEVICES
( LAN )
default
ETHERNET CONNECTION
POWER
OFF/ON
3G/4G
MODEM SLOT
(USB)
RESET
MODEM
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
FINDING
YOUR
PASSWORD
Your unique default password
is shown on the product label
on the bottom of your router.
It’s the last eight characters
of the MAC Address.
You will be asked for this
password when you connect a
new device to the WiFi network
or log into the administration
pages.
The default password provides
WiFi security out-of-the-box.
find this label on the bottom of your router
Madein Taiwan 12V 1.5A
Serial #: MM100096300005
MAC Address : 0030440aec87
SSID: CBR400-c87
MFGDATE: JAN 2011
H/W ver.:1.0
www.cradlepoint.com
Part No.: CBR400
RoHS
dual-streamn
FCCID: UXX-CTR550
IC:6921A-CTR550
Model:CTR550
SETTING UP THE ROUTER
(CBR400 only)
*WAN Ethernet connection available on CBR400 only
CBR400/CBR450
Setup Guide
Compact Broadband Router
CBR400/CBR450
Setup Guide
CompactBroadband Router

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 (CBR400 only). The CBR400 comes with a
unique password creating built-in WiFi Security, which prevents unauthorized users from connecting to your WiFi
network.
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Open a browser window and type “cp/” or “192.168.0.1” in the address bar. PRESS ENTER/RETURN.
2) When prompted for your password, type the eight character Default Password found on product label
(the last eight characters of the MAC Address).
3) When you log in for the first time, you will be automatically directed to the FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD. To
return to the FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD after your initial login, s
elect GETTING STARTED on the top
navigation bar and then
FIRST TIME SETUP in the dropdown menu.
The FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD will walk you through the steps to customize your CBR400/CBR450. You have
the ability to change any of the following:
Administrator Password
Time Zone
WiFi Network Name and Enable Guest Network (400 only)
WiFi Security Mode and Password (400 only)
4G WiMAX Realm (unecessary for 3G or LTE modems)
Access Point Name (APN) for SIM-based modems
Failure Check mode
Once you have made changes, review the details and record your administrator password, wireless network name,
and wireless password. Click APPLY to save the settings to your router.
If you are currently using the CBR400 WiFi network, reconnect your devices to the network using the new wireless
network name and wireless security password.
SPECIAL FEATURES of the CBR400/CBR450
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IP PASSTHROUGH
IP passthrough transparently bridges WAN traffic to a single device on the LAN side of the router. All routing and NAT
protocols are bypassed
REMOTE MANAGEMENT
WiPipe™ Central, SNMP v1,2,3 or CLI over SSH
GUEST WiFi NETWORK (CBR400 only)
Two SSIDs, with individual security and QoS settings, separate critical traffic or create a public WiFi hotspot.
Create a WiFi hotspot with a captive portal (terms of service, ads, etc.)
WiFi-as-WAN (CBR400 only)
Enables use as a WiFi repeater, WiFi Bridge, or as a WiFi-to-Ethernet adapter for Ethernet-enabled devices
DATA USAGE MANAGMENT AND ALERTS
Monitor data usage and avoid overages
OUT-OF-BAND MANAGEMENT
Serial console available to control another attached device for out-of-band management (USB to Serial)
VPN SUPPORT
IPSec VPN (1 session) with GRE tunneling option, also supports pass-through VPN connections (IPSec, L2TP, PPTP)
VLAN SUPPORT
Isolate, segment, and secure your network
RESET: To restore the router to its factory default settings, press and hold the RESET button on the side of the router for ten seconds. Reset returns
the login password to the DEFAULT PASSWORD (the last eight characters of the MAC address) and resets all configuration changes.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels
and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by
the end user.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE REQUIREMENT - CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
CradlePoint, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser (or the first purchaser in the case of resale by an authorized distributor)
for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product, at CradlePoint’s discretion. CradlePoint does not warrant that
the operation of the device will meet your requirements or be error free. Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage due to customer
negligence, purchaser may return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. If the purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another CradlePoint,
Inc. product within the thirty (30) day period, purchaser may return the product and apply the full purchase price toward the purchase of another CradlePoint product. Any other return
will be subject to CradlePoint, Inc.’s existing return policy.
SAFETY AND HAZARDS
Due to the nature of wireless communications, data transmission and reception is not guaranteed and may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., contain errors), or lost. The device is not
intended for and should not be used in any critical applications where failure to transmit or receive data properly could result in property damage, loss or personal injury of any kind
(including death). CradlePoint expressly disclaims liability for damages of any kind resulting from: (a) delays, errors, or losses of any data transmitted or received using the device; or
(b) any failure of the device to transmit or receive such data.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CRADLEPOINT INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
PRIVACY
CradlePoint may collect general data pertaining to the use ofCradlePoint products via the Internet including, by way of example, IP address, device ID, operating system, browser type
and version number, etc. To review CradlePoint’s privacy policy, please visit: http://www.cradlepoint.com/privacy.
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USING THE FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD
Connect your computer to the CBR via its WiFi network broadcast or an Ethernet cable.
Open a browser window and type “192.168.0.1” in the address bar. PRESS ENTER/RETURN.
Enter your password to log in. Your unique password is the administrator password you set earlier
or the default password found on the bottom label (last 8 characters of the MAC Address).
Select SYSTEM SETTINGS on the top navigation bar, then SYSTEM SOFTWARE in the dropdown menu.
Find the FIRMWARE UPGRADE section. This will display the current firmware version that is installed
and indicate if updated firmware is available.
Click AUTOMATIC (Internet) if new firmware is available. The router will download and install the firmware
and automatically reboot itself. A status monitor will appear and indicate when this process is complete. This
process may take several minutes depending on your Internet connection speed.
If your router does not have an active internet connection (ie: modem not working on older firmware) you will
need to download the latest firmware from www.cradlepoint.com/firmware to your desktop, then use the
MANUAL FIRMWARE UPLOAD option.
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MODEM SUPPORT & UPDATES (FIRMWARE)
CradlePoint regularly makes new modem support and performance enhancements
available for our products in a software package called “firmware”. Updating firmware
ensures your CBR400/CBR450 is ready for today and tomorrow’s technology.
To Update Your Firmware, Follow The Steps Below: