Cradlepoint MBR1200 User manual

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Preface
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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 3
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............................................................................3
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................3
1.3 MBR1200 OVERVIEW ...........................................................................3
2HARDWARE OVERVIEW........................................................................ 5
2.1 PORTS .................................................................................................6
2.2 LEDS...................................................................................................7
3QUICK START........................................................................................ 8
3.1 WIRELESS SETUP USING A MOBILE BROADBAND (CELLULAR)DATA MODEM/S..8
3.2 WIRED CONNECTION USING CABLE/DSL INTERNET SERVICE .......................... 8
3.3 ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION ......................................9
3.4 COMMON PROBLEMS ...........................................................................11
4ADMINISTRATIVE TABS AND SUB-MENUS .......................................... 14
4.1 BASIC TAB..........................................................................................15
4.2 WIZARD (SETUP WIZARD).....................................................................16
4.3 DHCP (DHCP SETTINGS) ..................................................................... 19
4.4 NETWORK ..........................................................................................24
4.5 WAN CONFIGURATION ........................................................................26
4.6 WIRELESS (WI-FI) ...............................................................................28
5ADVANCED TAB.................................................................................. 34
5.1 ACCESS CONTROL ................................................................................35
5.2 FAILOVER/LOAD BALANCE..................................................................... 39
5.3 FIREWALL...........................................................................................42
5.4 GAMING ............................................................................................46
5.5 INBOUND FILTERS ................................................................................48
5.6 MAC ADDRESS FILTER..........................................................................50
5.7 NETWORK ..........................................................................................52
5.8 ROUTING ........................................................................................... 53
5.9 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS (APPLICATION RULES) ........................................... 55
5.10 TRAFFIC SHAPING ................................................................................ 57
5.11 VIRTUAL SERVER.................................................................................. 61
5.12 WEB FILTER (WEBSITE FILTER)............................................................... 63
5.13 WIRELESS (WI-FI)............................................................................... 65
5.14 WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP...................................................................... 67
5.15 WISH ............................................................................................... 70
6MODEM TAB ...................................................................................... 72
6.1 INFO ................................................................................................. 73
6.2 GPS.................................................................................................. 74
6.3 SETTINGS ........................................................................................... 76
6.4 UPDATE............................................................................................. 81
7TOOLS TAB ......................................................................................... 82
7.1 ADMIN (ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS)....................................................... 83
7.2 DYNAMIC DNS ................................................................................... 85
7.3 EMAIL SETTINGS.................................................................................. 87
7.4 FIRMWARE ......................................................................................... 89
7.5 IPSEC VPN......................................................................................... 92
7.6 MANAGED SERVICES ............................................................................ 96
7.7 SCHEDULES......................................................................................... 97
7.8 SNMP .............................................................................................. 99
7.9 SYSLOG............................................................................................ 100
7.10 SYSTEM (SYSTEM SETTINGS) ................................................................ 101
7.11 SYSTEM CHECK (PING TEST) ................................................................ 102
7.12 TIME ............................................................................................... 103
7.13 USER LOGIN ..................................................................................... 105
8STATUS TAB ..................................................................................... 106

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8.1 DEVICE INFO .....................................................................................107
8.2 ACTIVE SESSIONS ...............................................................................110
8.3 LOGS ...............................................................................................111
8.4 ROUTING .........................................................................................112
8.5 STATISTICS (TRAFFIC STATISTICS) ..........................................................113
8.6 WIRELESS (WI-FI) .............................................................................114
8.7 WISH SESSIONS................................................................................116
9GLOSSARY ........................................................................................ 117
10 APPENDIX..................................................................................... 128
10.1 REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................128
10.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................................128
10.3 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 129

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
CradlePoint MBR1200 Mobile Broadband Router
AC power adapter (12V, 1.5A) WARNING: using a power adapter other than the one provided may damage the MBR1200 and will
void the warranty
Mounting Hardware
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Quick Start Guide
Accessory Guide
1.2 System Requirements
Ethernet-based Cable/DSL modem and/or Broadband Data Modem with Active Subscription (USB, ExpressCard, PC Card), or
supported Phone with Active Tethered Data Plan Suggested
Windows 2000/XP/7, Mac OS X, or Linux Computer with Wi-Fi Adapter (802.11n Recommended)
Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher, Firefox v2.0 or higher, Safari v1.0 or higher.
1.3 MBR1200 Overview
Easy Setup and Maintenance
High Performance Internal 802.11n Antennas
10/100/1000 Ethernet WAN and LAN Ports
Cellular Redundancy Failover to 3G/4G1
Works with USB, PC Card and ExpressCard Modems
Physical Modem Security Cap Available.
1.3.1 Always Connected
The CradlePoint MBR1200 is a robust 802.11n router with 3G/4G1failover capabilities built for home, small business, branch office, temporary and
remote enterprise environments seeking to implement continuous, always-on connectivity. With its failover/failback capability, the MBR1200
1Data Modem Not Included. This Product Requires an Activated Data Modem or Phone with Data Plan for Full Functionality. See your Cellular/3G/4G Service Provider for Details
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automatically switches to a secondary connection (either wired or wireless) when your primary service is interrupted. Once your service is
restored, the MBR1200 will automatically failback to the primary connection - keeping your business online with minimal interruption to users.
1.3.2 Enterprise Power –Small Business Simple
Powered by WiPipe™ technology, the MBR1200 router includes many features found in expensive, enterprise-class routers at a fraction of the
cost. With minimal setup and maintenance, including our pre-installed software, it has “right out of the box” simplicity.
Standard on the MBR1200 are security features such as multiple Wi-Fi encryption modes (WEP and WPA/ WPA2 Personal and Enterprise) and
built-in firewall, which prevent unauthorized use of your connection. With no additional software to load, you‟ll be up and running in minutes.
1.3.3 VPN: Secure and Reliable
The high-performance MBR1200 has the capability to create, manage, and terminate multiple IPSec VPN sessions. It provides up to five
concurrent sessions, supporting transfer and tunnel modes and several Hash and Cipher algorithms. These encryption protocols protect your
communications from one private network to another from end-to-end.
1Data Modem Not Included. This Product Requires an Activated Data Modem or Phone with Data Plan for Full Functionality. See you Cellular/3G/4G Service Provider for Details
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2 HARDWAREOVERVIEW

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2.1 Ports

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3 QUICKSTART
3.1 Wireless Setup Using a Mobile Broadband
(cellular) Data Modem/s1
Connect the Power Supply
Insert your ExpressCard, PC Card, or USB modem/s.
Establish a wireless internet connection as shown below.
3.2 Wired Connection Using Cable/DSL Internet
Service
Connect the Power Supply
Insert one end of your Ethernet cable to the WAN port.
Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into your Cable or DSL
modem. It may take a minute or two for the MBR1200 to
initialize.
Open your web browser.
You can now access the Internet.
For Failover/Failback Functionality, you must have an Active Data
Modem attached to the MBR1200.
CradlePoint recommends that Wi-Fi security be setup at this point. See
Setting Up Wireless Network Security
1Data Modem Not Included. This Product Requires an Activated Data Modem or Phone with Data Plan for Full Functionality. See you Cellular/3G/4G Service Provider for Details
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3.3 Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection
3.3.1 Wireless Network Connection
On a Wi-Fi-enabled computer or device, open the View Wireless Networks window and click
on the MBR1200. Next, click on the Connect button in the bottom right corner of the window.
If more than one MBR1200 wireless router is visible, you can find the correct unit by checking
for its SSID. Your wireless router uses the SSID of MBR1200-xxx, where “xxx” is the last 3
digits of the router‟s MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the MBR1200 product
box or the bottom of the MBR1200 unit. Once you have completed your wireless connection
to the MBR1200 router, you should set up security on your wireless network by following the
procedures identified in the next step (recommended). You can connect directly onto the
Internet without security (not recommended) by skipping the next step.
3.3.2 Setting Up Wireless Network Security
Wi-Fi Security is highly recommended by CradlePoint. Wi-Fi Security is separate from the
User Login Page. Setting “Wi-Fi Security” on your router prevents users from connecting
their computers to your router unless they have you wireless security password.
Follow The Steps Below to Set the Wi-Fi Security:
Access your router Administration Login screen by opening a web browser window
and typing the IP address http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar.
Enter your Default Administrative Password. This password is the last 6 digits of
the MBR1200’s MAC address found on the side panel of the MBR1200 product box
or the bottom of the MBR1200.
After you enter the password, click the Log In button.
After you are logged in, click on the BASIC menu tab at the top of the setup window.
Next, click the Launch Setup Wizard button in the middle of the screen.
Follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard (Outlined in section 4.2 of this document:
Wizard) to complete the setup (Basic →Wizard).
After security setup has been completed, continue to the next Step to use your new
Security- Enabled Internet Connection.

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3.3.3 Connect to the Internet
Using any device with a supported browser, open a browser window.
A default CradlePoint page will appear asking for a password.
Use the password you assigned in the Basic Wizard Setup. If you did not
change the password, or have not yet setup your wireless network security, use
the default password. The default password is the last six digits of the
MBR1200‟s MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the MBR1200
product box or the bottom of the MBR1200.
Enter the password and click the Login button.
After login, you will be able to click on a Remember Me button so that so that
the next time user device connects to the MBR1200, no password is needed.
Remember: This password is necessary to protect against unauthorized access
to your system.

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3.4 Common Problems
This section contains a list of some of the most common issues faced by users of the MBR1200.
Please visit CradlePoint Knowledgebase at http://knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/ for more help and answers to your other questions.
3.4.1 Your USB Modem or Phone Does Not Work With the Router
If your USB data modem or phone is not working with the router, check the list of supported devices to ensure you are using a supported
device and carrier. The device you‟re using must be supported on the carrier network providing your cellular service or it‟s considered an
unsupported device, even if it is supported on another carrier‟s network.
CradlePoint‟s supported device list changes regularly. We update our supported device list after a device is certified and approved. If the
device you have is NOT on the list, that means we do not support it at this time.
The SUPPORTED DEVICE list can be found at: cradlepoint.com/support/MBR1200
Sometimes a USB data modem needs to be updated or have other configurations set correctly in order to make a connection through the
router. If your USB Modem has not been updated recently, it is recommended that you do so if it is having trouble connecting to the
MBR1200. Simply insert your USB data modem into your PC and using the software provided by your cellular carrier, access the Internet.
Follow the directions provided to complete the update. Once you have updated your USB data modem, reconnect the cellular device to
your CradlePoint router and connect to the Internet.
If you are using 4G modem you need to set the WiMAX Realm. This can be done at the administrative page (login to IP address
http://192.168.0.1)and go to Modem → Settings. Under Modem Specific Settings use the WiMAX Realm Select to select your carrier.
Make sure you Save Settings.
Some wireless carriers provide multiple Access Point Names that a modem can connect to. If you wish to specify an APN, this can be
done at the administrative page (login to IP address http://192.168.0.1)and go to Modem → Settings. Enter the APN and Save Settings.
Some examples of APN are isp.cingular, ecp.tmobile.com and vpn.com. This APN will be set in the first profile position (see Modem
Diagnostics). The modem must be removed and reinserted for this change to take affect (or the router rebooted). This APN is associated
with the modem in the interface referred to in the Modem Interface drop down menu, so multiple APNs may be entered.
If the above issues have been resolved and you can connect to the router but not get internet through it using your modem you may need
to upgrade the router firmware. Use your computer (you may need to plug your modem directly into your computer if you don‟t have
another way to access the internet) to download the latest firmware for the router (found at: www.cradlepoint.com/support/mbr1200).
Then login to the router admin page and manually upload the firmware (directions can be found in this manual in section 7.4.2).
If you are still unable to access the Internet after following the above directions, contact CradlePoint Technical Support for further
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3.4.2 You are Connected to the Router but Cannot Connect to the Internet
The status LEDs of your router will give you an indication whether or not a proper connection is being made. See the LED STATUS definitions
below:
If the USB Data Modem LEDs are not illuminated, your modem is not connected and online. You may need to update firmware. Refer to “Your
USB Modem or Phone Does Not Work With The Router.”
If you are still not online after updating, call CradlePoint Technical Support for further assistance.

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3.4.3 My Wi-Fi-enabled Devices Can‟t Get Past the Login Page
Some electronic devices may experience problems handling the Internet Access User Login setting. Devices that commonly have trouble are, but
not limited to:
iPod Touch
iPhone
Wireless VoIP Phones
Wireless Printers
Most Wi-Fi-enabled Video Game Systems
Most Wi-Fi-enabled Devices that are not PCs or Macs
To Allow These Devices Access, follow the instructions below to disable the user login.
Access your router administration page by opening your browser and typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
Go to the TOOLS tab on the top navigation, then the USER LOGIN menu on the left panel.
Uncheck the REQUIRE USER LOGIN check box.
Scroll to the top of the page and click SAVE THE SETTINGS, which will save and reboot the router with your new configuration.
NOTE: Because the User Login page adds security and access control to others connected to your router, you may need to enable additional
security features such as WEP, WPA, or MAC Address Filtering (if you are not already doing so) when turning off the User Login Page. See the
“Setting Wi-Fi Security on your CradlePoint Router” section of this guide for details.

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4 ADMINISTRATIVETABSANDSUB-MENUS
The MBR1200 has a Web interface that provides a set of tabs and sub-menus for configuration and administration of all features. The interface is
organized with 6 tabs at the top of the screen.
Basic
Advanced
Modem
Tools
Status
Help
Within each of the 6 tabs, there are sub-
menus along the left side of the web page that
you use to navigate to the specific
function/task you wish to manage.

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4.1 Basic Tab
The Basic tab provides access to the 5 sub-menus for administering the following function/tasks:
WIZARD
DHCP
NETWORK
WAN
WIRELESS (WI-FI)

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4.2 Wizard (Setup Wizard)
Use the Setup Wizard to execute the minimum recommended first steps to
set up the product. (NOTE: Before launching the Configuration Wizard, you
must have followed all the steps outlined in the Quick Start Guide included in
the product package)
4.2.1 Launch Setup Wizard.
Launch Setup Wizard. Click the Launch Setup Wizard button to start the
wizard.
4.2.2 Welcome to the Setup Wizard.
Next/Cancel. Click Next to start the Setup Wizard
4.2.3 Set your password and time zone.
Password. Enter a password for administrative access. Verify. Re-enter the
password. Time Zone. Click on the drop down menu and select the
appropriate time zone.
Verify. Re-enter the password
Time Zone. Click on the drop down menu and select the appropriate time
zone.
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4.2.4 Configure Wireless Security
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network Name (SSID). Enter a name
for the wireless network. For security purposes, it is
highly recommended that you change the pre-configured
network name. NOTE: Be sure to write down the new
SSID and keep it in a safe place.
Require User Login. With the box checked, users will
be required to login before they can access the internet.
With the box unchecked, users will NOT be required to
login before they can access the internet.
WPS, Best, Better, Good, None. Choose one of four
levels of security, or none.
NOTE: The wireless adapters installed on the wireless
clients accessing the MBR1200 must be able to support
the security level you choose.
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4.2.5 Set Your Wireless Security Password.
Wireless Security Password. If you have selected one of the four
security levels, you will be prompted to enter a Wireless Security
Password. This is the password that wireless clients will use to access
the MBR1200 wireless network.
NOTE: Be sure to write down the password and keep it in a safe place.
If you chose None for security, you will not see the Set Your Wireless
Security Password screen and will be directed to the Setup
Complete screen.
4.2.6 Setup Complete.
This screen summarizes the wireless settings you have chosen.
NOTE: Make sure you write down this information and keep it in a safe
place. You will need some of this information to configure wireless
clients and other settings on the MBR1200.
Click Save. This will restart the router and enable the settings you
have selected.