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 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- 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.
Getting Started (continued) 5 SIM Card Installation (SIM-based versions only) 6 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.
Ports and Features of the Adapter ( CBA750 ) 7 Ports and Features of the Business-Grade Modem Modem Security Slot Modem Security Tab Insert Modem Security Tab Insert Modem Security Tab Insert 8 Antenna Connector (SMA) Modem Enclosure Modem Port (USB 2.0) Modem Port (USB 2.0) LAN Port Modem Connector (USB 2.0) Modem Security Tab Insert Modem Security Tab Insert Modem Security Slot Modem Security Tab Insert Antenna Connector (SMA) Modem Port (USB 2.
LED Information 9 LED Information 10 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 DATA ACTIVITY Green Blinking = Indicates data is actively being transferred. No Light = No data is being transferred. POWER The CBA750 must be powered using an approved power source. Green = Powered On. No Light = Not receiving power.
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.
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 Configure and Update (continued) 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. 1) Navigate to the product page www.cradlepoint.com.
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.
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.
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