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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Preface CradlePoint reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content thereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of any revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description Author 1.0 June 7, 2010 Initial release for Firmware version 1.6.9 David Rush 2.0 November 14, 2011 Firmware version 1.9.0 Jeremy Cramer 2.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.1 2 SETTING UP YOUR ADAPTER ................................................. 13 FIRMWARE FEATURES .......................................................... 13 COMMON PROBLEMS .......................................................... 14 ADMINISTRATIVE TABS AND SUB-MENUS ....................... 17 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5 PORTS ..........
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Package Contents       CradlePoint CBA750 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Adapter AC power adapter (12V, 1.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0     1.3.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0  As Antenna Remoting which allows you to get the best 3G/4G signal available by placing the CBA750 in the best location for receiving the signal. From Power-over-Ethernet, you can take advantage of existing CAT5 cabling within a building. © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 1.1 CradlePoint ARC CBA750 Series: Include a 3G/4G Business Grade Modem Includes an integrated CradlePoint 3G/4G Business Grade Modem with the CBA750 and creates an effortless instant network from high-speed wireless broadband: the CradlePoint ARC CBA750 Series with integrated 3G/4G.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 CBA750LE-VZ 4G LTE/EVDO for Verizon Technology: LTE 3GPP Rel. 8 , EVDO RevA, A/O; CDMA 1x Downlink Rates: LTE 100 Mbps, EVDO 3.1 Mbps (theoretical) Uplink Rates: LTE 50 Mbps, EVDO 1.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 CBA750E-VZ 3G EVDO for Verizon Technology: EVDO RevA, A/O; CDMA 1x Downlink Rates: 3.1 Mbps (theoretical) Uplink Rates: 1.8 Mbps (theoretical) Frequency Band: Cellular/PCS (800MHz/1,900 MHz) Power: 24 +/- 0.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 CBA750E-SP 3G EVDO for Sprint Technology: EVDO RevA, A/O; CDMA 1x Downlink Rates: 3.1 Mbps (theoretical) Uplink Rates: 1.8 Mbps (theoretical) Frequency Band: Cellular/PCS (800MHz/1,900 MHz) Power: 24 +/- 0.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 CBA750W-SP 4G WiMAX for Sprint Technology: WiMAX 802.16e Wave 2 Downlink Rates: 10Mbps peak, 6Mbps average Uplink Rates: 5 Mbps peak, 1.2 Mbps average Frequency Band: 2,500 MHz band Power: 23.5 +/- 0.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 2.1 Ports © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 2.2 LEDs © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 3 QUICK START 3.1 Setting Up Your Adapter     Connect Mobile Broadband Device – Plug a Business-Grade Cradleptoint Modem, or USB or ExpressCard data modem into the appropriate slot. The data modem should have an active data plan. Place CBA750 Adapter in best signal location – Use Modem Signal Strength display to find the best location for the CBA750 Adapter. Use provided mounting hardware if desired.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 3.3 Common Problems This section contains a list of some of the most common issues faced by users of the CBA750. Please visit CradlePoint Knowledgebase at http://knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/ for more help and answers to your other questions. 3.3.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 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 dropdown 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.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 3.3.2 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.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4 ADMINISTRATIVE TABS AND SUB-MENUS The CBA750 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 5 tabs at the top of the screen.      Basic Modem Tools Status Help Within each of the 5 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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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4.1 Basic Tab The Basic tab provides access to the 4 sub-menus for administering the following function/tasks:     IP PASSTHRU DHCP NETWORK WAN © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4.2 IP Pass-Thru IP Passthru allows a client connected to the private network to be configured automatically with the public IP address acquired from the ISP. The configuration is done by passing the client a DHCP lease with the public IP address when the WAN becomes connected.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 IP Passthru Subnet Mode. The subnet mask determines the number of available IP addresses. Your router can automatically create this value, or you can assign a value for your specific needs.    Automatically create subnet mask. Allow the router to set the subnet mask value. Assign /31 subnet mask (RFC-3201). This setting maximizes address space when only two hosts are connected by a point-to-point link. Custom subnet mask and gateway.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4.3 DHCP (DHCP Settings) DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN). Use the DHCP section to configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on the local area network. 4.3.1 DHCP Server Settings Enable DHCP Server. (Default: Enabled).
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 of 192.168.0.4. The starting IP address for the DHCP server needs to be 192.168.0.5 or above. DHCP Lease Time. (Default: 1440 minutes [24 hours]). The amount of time a computer may have an IP address before it is required to renew the lease. The initial lease designates the amount of time before the lease expires. If the lease expires and the address is no longer needed, then another tenant may use the address.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0     Broadcast only. This setting is useful where there are no WINS servers available, however, it is preferred you try Mixed-Mode operation first. Point-to-Point Mode. This setting indicates to use WINS servers ONLY. This setting is useful to force all NetBIOS operation to the configured WINS servers. You must have configured at least the primary WINS server IP to point to a working WINS server. Mixed-Mode (default).
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 request an IP address from the CBA750. The CBA750 will provide the device the same IP address all the time. Servers on the network should either use a static IP address or this option. Enable. Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive. Computer Name. You can assign a name for each computer that is given a reserved IP address. This may help you keep track of which computers are assigned this way. Example: Game Server. IP Address.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 As an alternative, you can locate a MAC address in a specific operating system by following the steps below:    Windows 98/Windows Me. Go to the computer‟s Start menu, select Run, type in winipcfg, and hit Enter. A popup window will be displayed. Select the appropriate adapter from the pull-down menu and you will see the Adapter Address. This is the MAC address of the device. Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows 7.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 The IP address will now only be assigned to the designated Wi-Fi printer and it will always receive the same IP address as long as it uses the same wireless adapter. Default: No static DHCP clients. NOTE: If you replace the wireless adapter in a computer that is using Static DHCP, you will need to click the Copy the PC‟s MAC Address button again because every wireless adapter has a unique MAC address. The same goes for any network device.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4.3.4 DHCP Reservation List The section shows the current DHCP Reservation List. Certain required routes are predefined and cannot be changed. Routes that you add can be changed by clicking the Edit icon or can be deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the DHCP Reservation List section is activated for editing. Click the Enable check box at the left to directly activate or deactivate the entry.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4.4 Network Use the Basic Network sub-menu to establish the local IP address for the router. These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) interface for the router. The router‟s local network (LAN) settings are configured based on the IP Address and Subnet Mask assigned in this sub-menu. The IP address is also used to access this Web-based management Interface.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 when the router obtains a different DNS server address from the ISP upon re-establishing the WAN connection. You should disable DNS relay if you implement a LANside DNS server as a virtual server. 4.4.2 RIP (Router Information Protocol). RIP is used to broadcast routing information among routers. Enable RIP. Enable RIP if required by the ISP, if the LAN has multiple routers, or if the LAN has auto-IP devices.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4.4.3 LAN Link Settings. These settings determine how this device will negotiate settings with the other device. The default settings are almost always preferable, but you can force specific speed and duplex settings. Link Mode:   Auto Negotiate. Typically you will leave this selected, unless you have a specific reason for assigning particular settings. Force Link Settings. Select this option if you want to manually assign link settings.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4.5 WAN Configuration Use the WAN Configuration sub-menu to configure the network settings for the WAN. 4.5.1 Cellular Modem PPP Authentication (optional). Enter your Cellular Service Provider information in these three fields only if directed by your Cellular Service Provider. Modem Interface. The modem interface is the physical port the modem is connected to. Select a modem from the dropdown menu. Username.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4.5.2 Packet Settings Use this section to configure the WAN packet settings. MTU. The MTU, or maximum transmission unit, is the size in bytes of the largest packet that can pass through the network. Enter 0 to set this to the default MTU. 4.5.3 DNS Settings Use the WAN Configuration sub-menu to configure the network settings for the modem WAN. DNS Address.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 5 MODEM TAB The Modem Tab provides access to 4 sub-menus for displaying information and controlling settings for any attached phones or modems.     Info Failover Settings Update © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 5.1 Info This page displays information about any attached modems. The amount of information displayed depends on the particular modem, but generally about a dozen to two dozen values are displayed. To understand what particular values such as "Home Address" or "Network Access Identifier" mean, please review information provided by your carrier.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 5.2 Failover The CBA750 can establish an uplink via any modems plugged into the USB or ExpressCard ports. Although all of these devices may be plugged in, only one of them may establish a link at a time. If the WAN connection fails the router will automatically attempt to bring up a new link on another device. This feature is called failover. You can also manually disconnect and re-connect specific ports using icons in the Control column.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0   Signal Strength Mode (Established). This means the link is up and running on the device and the signal strength is shown. Suspended. This means the router will not attempt to bring up the link over the device until a timer expires. This only applies to modems, which must conform to carrier specifications about how often they may attempt to connect to the network. The timeout depends on how many previous connection attempts have failed in a row.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 5.3 Settings This page allows you to configure advanced settings for your modems. After making changes, click on Save Settings to keep your new configuration. 5.3.1 Global Mode Settings This section allows for customization of Global Modem Settings. Reconnect Mode. Typically modem connections are not always on. The CradlePoint router allows you to set the reconnection mode. The settings are:   Always on.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 5.3.2 Global Reset Settings This section allows you to change the reset settings for any modem plugged into the router. Aggressive Modem Reset. (Default: Selected.) Some modems tend to become unresponsive or unable to maintain a connection for a long period of time. This setting uses more aggressive techniques to get the modem to reset and reconnect. When enabled, a hard reset will occur on the appropriate USB/ExpressCard port in the following cases: 1.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0   Active DNS. A DNS request will be sent to the DNS servers. If no data is received, the DNS request will be retried 4 times at 5-second intervals. (The first 2 requests will be directed at the Primary DNS server and the second 2 requests will be directed at the Secondary DNS server.) If still no data is received, the modem will be disconnected and failover will occur. Active Ping. A ping request will be sent to the Ping Target.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Network Initiated Updates. If this box is checked, the carrier (i.e. Sprint) may, at any time, initiate modem updates remotely. These updates include PRL updates and modem firmware updates. When initiated, the update process will disconnect the data connection. The modem will remain disconnected throughout the update process (up to 10 minutes). CDMA Settings. Get the specific settings from the carrier. Enable Advanced. (Default: Deselected.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 GSM/LTE Settings. SIM PIN. Enter your PIN number here. This PIN number will be used with any attached modem. Access Point Name (APN). Some wireless carriers provide multiple Access Point Names that a modem can connect to. Some examples of APNs are "isp.cingular" and "vpn.com". The modem may need to be removed and reinserted for this change to take affect (or the router rebooted).
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0     o MSCHAPv2 o PAP o CHAP TTLS Username. TTLS Password. Verify TTLS Password. TTLS Client Identity. o Modem MAC Address (Default.) o Custom If you select “Custom”, fill in the custom client identity field. Dual WiMAX/3G Settings Connect Mode. Select the preferred connection method when using a dual WiMAX/3G modem.    Auto.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0       More Often (based on data rate -- Data Rate Threshold: 20 KB/s; Duration Threshold: 60 s) Less Often (based on data rate -- Data Rate Threshold: 1 KB/s; Duration Threshold: 300 s) More Often (based on timer -- Data Rate Threshold: -1 KB/s; Duration Threshold: 60 s) Less Often (based on timer-- Data Rate Threshold: -1 KB/s; Duration Threshold: 300 s) Never (Default) Custom.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 5.4 Update Some modems can be activated and updated while plugged into the router. Activation and updates vary by modem model and service provider. All supported methods are displayed. If no methods are displayed for your device you will need to activate and update your device externally. © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6 TOOLS TAB The Tools tab provides access to 11 sub-menus for administering advanced functions/tasks important in enterprises and larger organizations. Specifically, for IT organizations that use a number of CBA750 units to provide data connectivity for employees, the Tools tab allows you to enable the remote devices to be an extension of your network and abide by the policies set within your department.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.1 Admin (Administrator Settings). Use the Admin sub-menu to change settings for access to the Web-based administration pages. These settings include options for enhanced security and remote access to the administration pages. 6.1.1 Admin Password Change the password and/or include a username for login. Enable named administrator support. Select to enable a username for use in conjunction with the password for access to the administration pages.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.1.3 Administration Inactivity Time Out. (Default: 15 minutes.) Enable HTTP Server. (Default: Selected.) Enable HTTPS Server. (Default: Deselected.) HTTPS is more secure than HTTP because it passes information through an encrypted connection. Enable Remote Admin Login. (Default: Deselected.) Select to allow access to the administration pages from remote locations. If you select this option, you must choose a Remote Admin Port. Remote Admin Port.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.2 Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, etc.) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. When you use a Dynamic DNS service provider, your friends can enter your host name to connect to your server, no matter what your IP address is. Enable Dynamic DNS.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Advanced Timeout. The time between periodic updates to the Dynamic DNS if your dynamic IP address has not changed. The timeout period is entered in hours. External IP. The external IP field is used to map the Dynamic DNS entry to an IP address that isn‟t the CBA750. For example, if you have an account for “mydomain.dyndns.org”, and you wanted that DNS name to resolve to “1.2.3.4”, you could use this field to force that. If the field is equal to 0.0.0.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.3 Firmware Use the Firmware Upgrade sub-menu to update your router to the latest firmware to improve functionality and performance. To check for the latest firmware, click the Check Online Now button. 6.3.1 Firmware Information This section displays the Current Firmware Version and the Latest Firmware Version. To check for the latest version, click the Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version button.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 4. Confirm updated firmware revision on the Tools → Firmware submenu. When you are done editing the settings, you must click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to make the changes effective and permanent. 6.3.4 Firmware Upgrade Notification Options Automatically Check Online for Latest Firmware Version. When this option is enabled, your router will check online periodically to see if there is a newer version of firmware available.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.3.6 Firmware Update via the USB The CBA750 supports software upgrades via the USB port. A USB storage device (thumb drive) is preloaded with the new software .bin file. Requirements:     CradlePoint CBA750 Binary firmware file (i.e. u_CBA750_2010_03_23.bin) From: http://www.cradlepoint.com/support/CBA750 4G Modem Binary firmware file (i.e. u_ modem _5_2_206.bin) From: http://www.cradlepoint.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0     Plug-in the USB Thumb Drive into the USB port on the CBA750 The EC light will come on and blink while it is reading the binary file off the USB Thumb Drive When the EC light goes solid for 3 seconds or more, pull the USB thumb drive. At this point, the router will read the file, error check it and will load it.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.4 Managed Services Use the Managed Services sub-menus to securely control your routers from anywhere on the Internet. You can manage their configuration, change their f/w, monitor their status and view their stored logs from any Internet-connected web browser. When this feature is enabled the router will automatically attempt to contact the management server whenever its WAN link comes up.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.5 Schedules Use this page to create schedule rules that you can later access for other contexts. For example, the Scheduled Reboot field under Tools → System has a dropdown menu from which you can select a configured schedule rule. 6.5.1 Add Schedule Rule Name. Name your rule so that you can recognize it. Day(s). Select “All Week” or particular days during the week. All Day – 24 hours.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.6 SNMP The SNMP Settings section allows you to enable or disable the SNMP protocol over the LAN, WAN, or VLAN interfaces. For security, you can also set the community names for both Get and Set SNMP requests. SNMP is disabled by default on all three interfaces. The Default Port is 161. © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.7 Syslog Use the Syslog sub-menu to enable the archive of log files to a Syslog Server. Enable Logging to Syslog Server. (Default: off) Enable this option if you have a Syslog Server currently running on the LAN and wish to send log messages to it. Syslog Server IP Address. Enter the LAN IP address of the Syslog Server. You can manually enter an IP address or choose from the dropdown menu of attached devices labeled, “Computer Name.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.8 System (System Settings) Use the System Settings sub-menu to control the Reboot the Device function or to restore the router to the factory default settings. WARNING: Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will overwrite and erase any custom settings you have implemented that change the original factory default settings. 6.8.1 System Settings Save To Local Hard Drive.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.9 System Check (Ping Test) Use the System Check sub-menu as a diagnostic tool to check connectivity from the router to another computer. This function can be used to verify a working connection across the WAN network or the local network. NOTE: the ping target must be configured to respond to ICMP ping requests. 6.9.1 Ping Test Host Name or IP Address. Enter either the IP address of the target computer or enter its fully qualified domain name.   6.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Response from 205.161.7.102 received in 7 milliseconds. User stopped ping. © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.10 Time Use the Time Configuration sub-menu to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. The time can be configured manually or a network time server can be selected and the time updated via the Network Time Protocol (NTP). 6.10.1 Time Configuration. Current Router Time. Displays the day, date and local time used by the CBA750. Time Zone. Select the local time zone. Enable Daylight Saving.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Internet. NTP Server Used. Select a Time Server for synchronization. You can type in the address of a time server or select one from the drop down menu. 6.10.3 Set the Date and Time Manually If you do not have the NTP Server option in effect, you can either manually set the time for your router here or you can click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to copy the time from the computer you are using.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 6.11 VLAN Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a mechanism and protocol that allows you to segment the network using "tagging" on network frames on the LAN. Each VLAN segment functions like a separate physical LAN. 6.11.1 Add VLAN Policy Name. A name you choose to easily identify the policy. VLAN ID. A unique identification number used to distinguish between network segments. IP Address. The IP address assigned to this device. Gateway Address.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 7 STATUS TAB The Status tab provides information about the current configuration settings of the CBA750 router via 3 sub-menus:    Device Info Logs Statistics © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 7.1 Device Info The Device Information sub-menu displays your Router settings. Options cannot be changed from this sub-menu. They can only be monitored. NOTE: Some browsers have limitations that make it impossible to update the WAN status display when the status changes. Some browsers require that you refresh the display to obtain updated status. Some browsers report an error condition when trying to obtain WAN status. 7.1.1 General Time.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Port. USB1, USB2, USB3, or ExpressCard. Signal Strength. Strength of wireless signal. Connection Type. The Internet connection type that is being used. Network Status. Network is Connected, Establishing, Suspended, or Established. (continued) Connection Uptime. Amount of time the connection has been successfully connected. Authentication & Security. Type of Authentication & Security in place. MAC Address. The MAC address that is seen over the Internet.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 7.1.3 LAN This area of the screen reflects configuration settings from the Basic → Network sub-menu. MAC Address. The MAC address displayed for your wired network. It is the factory-assigned identifier of the LAN ports. IP Address. IP Address of the router. Subnet Mask. Subnet of the router. DHCP Server. DHCP Server is Enabled or Disabled. 7.1.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 7.2 Logs The Logs sub-menu allows you to view the router logs. The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isn‟t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. You can decide what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 7.3 Statistics (Traffic Statistics) The Statistics (Traffic Statistics) sub-menu displays basic statistics for the LAN and WAN interfaces. 7.3.1 Traffic Statistics Refresh Statistics. Updates the screen with the latest router statistics. Clear Statistics. Clears all of the values on the screen. 7.3.2 LAN and WAN Statistics Sent KiloBytes. The number of kilobytes transmitted. Received KiloBytes. The number of kilobytes received. Sent Packets.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 8 GLOSSARY 802.11 Alphanumeric A family of specifications for wireless local area networks (WLANs) developed by a working group of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Characters A-Z and 0-9. Access Control List ACL. This is a database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Authentication Bit rate To provide credentials, like a Password, in order to verify that the person or device is really who they are claiming to be. The amount of bits that pass in given amount of time. Automatic Private IP Addressing APIPA. An IP address that a Windows computer will assign itself when it is configured to obtain an IP address automatically but no DHCP server is available on the network.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 CardBus Data-Link layer A newer version of the PC Card or PCMCIA interface. It supports a 32- bit data path, DMA, and consumes less voltage. The second layer of the OSI model. Controls the movement of data on the physical link of a network. CAT 5 Category 5. Used for 10/100 Mbps or 1Gbps Ethernet connections. Organizes information so that it can be managed updated, as well as easily accessed by users or applications.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Demilitarized zone Download DMZ: A single computer or group of computers that can be accessed by both users on the Internet as well as users on the Local Network, but that is not protected by the same security as the Local Network. To send a request from one computer to another and have the file transmitted back to the requesting computer.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Encryption Fragmentation Converting data into cyphertext so that it cannot be easily read. Breaking up data into smaller pieces to make it easier to store. Ethernet FTP The most widely used technology for Local Area Networks. File Transfer Protocol. Easiest way to transfer files between computers on the Internet. Fiber optic Full-duplex A way of sending data through light impulses over glass or plastic wire or fiber.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Half-duplex IEEE Data cannot be transmitted and received at the same time. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Hashing Transforming a string of characters into a shorter string with a predefined length. Internet Group Management Protocol is used to make sure that computers can report their multicast group membership to adjacent routers. Hexadecimal IIS Characters 0-9 and A-F.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Internet Protocol IPX The method of transferring data from one computer to another on the Internet. Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol developed by Novell to enable their Netware clients and servers to communicate. Internet Protocol Security IPsec provides security at the packet processing layer of network communication. ISP Internet Service Provider Java An ISP provides access to the Internet to individuals or companies.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Legacy Older devices or technology. Local Area Network LAN. A group of computers in a building that usually access files from a server. LPR/LPD “Line Printer Requestor”/”Line Printer Daemon”. A TCP/IP protocol for transmitting streams of printer data. MAC Address A unique hardware ID assigned to every Ethernet adapter by the manufacturer. phone lines.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Network Interface Card NIC. A card installed in a computer or built onto the motherboard that allows the computer to connect to a network. Network Layer The third layer of the OSI model which handles the routing of traffic on a network. Network Time Protocol Used to synchronize the time of all the computers in a network. NIC routers in the network as opposed to sending the entire routing table at a regular interval, which is how RIP functions.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 channel) but can have multiple ports (logical channels) each identified by a number. PPP Point-to-Point Protocol is used for two computers to communicate with each over a serial interface, like a phone line. PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is used to connect multiple computers to a remote server over Ethernet. PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is used for creating VPN tunnels over the Internet between two networks.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Session key SSH An encryption and decryption key that is generated for every communication session between two computers. Secure Shell is a command line interface that allows for secure connections to remote computers. Session layer SSID The fifth layer of the OSI model which coordinates the connection and communication between applications on both ends. Service Set Identifier is a name for a wireless network.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 TFTP Upload Trivial File Transfer Protocol is a utility used for transferring files that is simpler to use than FTP but with less features. To send a request from one computer to another and have a file transmitted from the requesting computer to the other. Throughput UPnP The amount of data that can be transferred in a given time period. Universal Plug and Play.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Wake on LAN Wi-Fi Protected Access Allows you to power up a computer though it‟s Network Interface Card. An updated version of security for wireless networks that provides authentication as well as encryption. WAN Wide Area Network Wide Area Network. The larger network that your LAN is connected to, which may be the Internet itself, or a regional or corporate network. WCN Windows Connect Now.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 Yagi antenna A directional antenna used to concentrate wireless signals on a specific location. © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 9 APPENDIX 9.1 Regulatory Information 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.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 9.3 Specifications MODEL NAME CBA750 Mobile Broadband Adapter CERTIFICATIONS CE WAN (MOBILE BROADBAND) 3G/4G via Three (4) Modem Ports (3 USB 2.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0  DETAILS      Drop-In, Easy To Use Adapter - No Software To Install Compatible with 200+ LTE, WiMAX, EVDO, and HSPA+ Cellular Network Devices Power-over-Ethernet allows you to place the CBA750 at the Best Location 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet Port IEEE 802.3u Compliant, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP Connection Types © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC.
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CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.9.0 http://www.cradlepoint.com/ Copyright © 2012 by CradlePoint, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2012 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.