CBA750/ARC CBA750 Series Mobile Broadband Adapter with Optional Integrated Business-Grade Modem Setup Guide
CBA750 - Mobile Broadband Adapter P A C K A G E I N C L U D E S CBA750 (Broadband Adapter) Integrated Business-Grade Modem (Optional) Modem Antennas (2x optional) Wall Power Adapter (12v DC) Ethernet Cable (5-feet) CBA750/ARC CBA750 Series Mounting Hardware (2x) Setup Guide Mobile Broadband Adapter with Integrated Business Modem Setup Guide 1
CBA750 - Mobile Broadband Adapter 2 The CradlePoint CBA750 Mobile Broadband Adapter Series enables easy-to-install 3G/4G Broadband connectivity in fixedbusiness locations. Ideal for distributed enterprises such as branch offices, retail stores, restaurants, and small businesses, the CBA750 provides 3G/4G wireless network connectivity to keep your business up and running.
Key Features 3 • Integrated 3G/4G mobile broadband connectivity • “Drop-In” network overlay for mobile broadband failover • Remote management capabilities • Power-over-Ethernet enabled Powe r-over- Ethern et Business Network $$ Multi-WAN Router Wired Network Outage Fiber/T1/Cable/DSL Wireless Broadband for Failover Business Network Continues, No Interruption
Getting Started 4 1. Connect an Active Modem to the Adapter. Keep the CBA750 adapter in the OFF position until the modem is securely connected. Connect a CradlePoint Business-Grade Modem or a supported USB or ExpressCard modem to the CBA750 adapter in the appropriate port or slot. Your modem will require an active subscription from your service provider. If you have not already done so, add a data service plan to your modem by contacting your service provider.
Getting Started (continued) 5 4. Connect to a Power Source. The CradlePoint CBA750 Mobile Broadband Adapter Series can be powered by the provided power supply (12 volt wall adapter) or Power-over-Ethernet (48v PoE). If your network equipment provides PoE then the wall adapter is not needed. When you turn the power switch to the ON position, watch for the modem LEDs to illuminate. When the LED is a solid green light, this indicates that the modem is properly connected and active. 5.
SIM Card Installation (SIM-based versions only) Step 1 Step 2 1. Insert SIM card in the slot in the modem notch end first. It will click into place. 2. Connect the modem to the CBA750. 3. Insert screws to secure the adapter and modem to each other. You will find the screw holes on the backside of the unit.
Ports and Features of the Adapter ( CBA750 ) 7 Modem Security Slot Modem Security Tab Insert Modem Port (USB 2.0) Modem Port (USB 2.0) Modem Security Tab Insert Modem Security Slot LAN Port Modem Port (USB 2.
Ports and Features of the Business-Grade Modem 8 Modem Security Tab Insert Antenna Connector (SMA) Modem Security Tab Insert Modem Enclosure Modem Connector (USB 2.
LED Information 9 SIGNAL STRENGTH BUTTON Blue LED bars indicate the active modem’s signal strength. If signal strength is not shown press button. 4 Solid Bars = strongest signal 1 Blinking Bar = weakest signal POWER The CBA750 must be powered using an approved power source. Green = Powered On. No Light = Not receiving power. Check that the unit is connected to an outlet or Ethernet connection with PoE.
LED Information 10 DATA ACTIVITY Green Blinking = Indicates data is actively being transferred. No Light = No data is being transferred. FAILOVER MODE Green = Primary modem connection was lost so the secondary modem is active. No Light = Primary data source is operating normally. HIGH SPEED Green = Modem is operating in high-speed data mode. No Light = Modem is operating in 1xRTT or other low-speed mode such as EDGE. POWER OVER ETHERNET Green = Unit is operating from PoE.
Integrated Business-Grade Modem 11 CradlePoint Business-Grade Modems provide the highest level of data throughput at the same location as a standard USB modem. CradlePoint intelligently manages the modem health to ensure a reliable connection to the wireless broadband signal creating fast, business-class, modem-based Internet access.
Antenna Positioning with Business-Grade Modem 12 CradlePoint recommends the following antenna positioning for best performance. When connecting the provided antennas, review the connection points. Modem antennas have protruding pins.
Configure and Update 13 You may need to update the CradlePoint CBA750 firmware to support future feature development or to use with new modems. For more information, visit knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com. WHERE TO DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE Go to www.cradlepoint.com/firmware. Select the CBA750 from the dropdown list. Firmware 2.0.0 or later is required for full functionality of the adapter and business-grade modems. HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE 1) Connect your computer to the CradlePoint adapter with an Ethernet cable.
Configure and Update (continued) 14 HOW TO UPDATE THE 4G/WiMAX DRIVER (WiMAX modems only) 1) Follow Steps 1-4 on Page 13. 2) In the MANUALLY UPGRADE WiMAX MODEM DRIVER FILE section, click BROWSE/CHOOSE FILE. 3) Browse to the previously downloaded modem file, then click OPEN. 4) Click the UPLOAD button and wait a few seconds while your modem driver is updated and reboots. VERIFY THE CARRIER REALM (WiMAX modems only) The CBA750 defaults to the Sprint network realm.
Cloud-Based Router Management Service WiPipe Central: Efficiently manage all your CradlePoint Routers. CradlePoint’s cloud-based management service, WiPipe Central, gives you a consolidated router management tool to communicate with and manage dispersed CradlePoint routers. This service allows you to manage firmware updates and configuration options for your CradlePoint devices, as well as gain information about other data connections (4G/3G/T1/DSL/Cable/etc) across geographies and networks.
Support and Accessory Options Managed Services WiPipe Central Subscription Service Learn More: https://services.cradlepoint.com Support Enterprise Support and Service Agreements Learn More by Contacting: services@cradlepoint.
Regulatory, Warranty, Safety, and Privacy Information 17 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 FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
Regulatory, Warranty, Safety, and Privacy Information (continued) 18 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.
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