CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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 Trademarks CradlePoint and the CradlePoint logo are registered trademarks of CradlePoint, Inc.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 2 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 3 5 BASIC TAB .......................................................................................... 11 IP PASS-THRU..................................................................................... 12 DHCP (DHCP SETTINGS) ..................................................................... 13 NETWORK ........
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Package Contents CradlePoint CBA750 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Adapter AC power adapter (12V, 1.5A) WARNING: using a power adapter other than the one provided may damage the CBA750 and will void the warranty Mounting Hardware CAT5 Ethernet Cable Quick Start Guide 1.2 System Requirements Broadband Data Modem(s) with Active Subscription (USB, ExpressCard).
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 1.3.2 Powerful, Reliable, Convenient As a high-performance adapter, the CBA750 supports multiple and concurrent application streams for the attached device, converting Ethernet to mobile broadband and mobile broadband to Ethernet.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 2.1 Ports © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 2.2 LEDs © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 3 QUICK START 3.1 Setting Up Your Adapter Connect Mobile Broadband Device – Plug a 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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 STAT US 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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. © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 4.1 Basic Tab The Basic tab provides access to the 5 sub-menus for administering the following function/tasks: IP PASSTHRU DHCP NETWORK WAN © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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 sub-menu 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).
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Always Broadcast. If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP addresses from the router‟s DHCP server, this option can remain disabled. However, if one of the computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns off the broadcast flag of DHCP packets.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Secondary WINS IP Address. Configure the IP address of the backup WINS server, if any. This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS information from WAN is activated. 4.3.2 Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients. This section displays what devices are currently leasing IP addresses. The DHCP Client table displays the number of clients that are receiving an IP address from the router, the computer name, MAC address, and IP address assigned to each computer.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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 de-activate the entry.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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. NOTE: When you select the Enable RIP check box, these additional features appear: RIP Operating Mode. The CBA750 router supports both version 2 and version 1 of the RIP specification. V1.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 4.5 WAN Configuration Use the WAN Configuration sub-menu to configure the network settings for the Wired and Cellular Modem 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. Modem interface is the physical port the modem is connected to. Select the appropriate port to change its settings. Username.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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 © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 5.1 Info This page displays information about any attached phones or modems. The amount of information displayed depends on the particular phone/modem, but generally from 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Control. The device which has an active link will show a circle-and-slash icon. If you click on this icon the router will bring the link down. It will not automatically failover in this case. If you bring the link down, the modem will remain disconnected until you use the control to enable it again. The router will not attempt to automatically connect to a modem that has been manually disconnected. All other available devices will have a check mark icon.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 5.3 Settings Advanced modem settings is a method for customizing a limited set of modem settings. Currently, this includes controlling the AT dial commands and entering a modem password if required by the device. 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Verify Connection. This setting causes the router to periodically verify that the modem connection to the Internet is still active. Due to the nature of cellular networks, there are times the modem will report it is still active but data will not be able to flow across the connection. This setting enables the router to detect this condition (either actively or passively) and restart the connection if there is a problem. Timeout.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 5.3.3 Modem 4G Auto-Reconnect Policy for DUAL 3G/4G Modems If a 4G connection is dropped, or can't be established, the router will use 3G mode instead. The settings tell the CBA750 when it should automatically retry the 4G connection. If a 4G connection cannot be made, the 3G connection will be reestablished or resumed. Retry 4G Automatically.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 5.3.4 Modem Specific Settings This section allows customization of the AT dial commands Modem Interface. Use the drop down menu to specify which modem interface you want to adjust settings for (i.e., USB1, USB2, USB3, Cardbus, ExpressCard). AT Dial Script. Enter the AT commands to be used in establishing a network connection. Each command must be entered on a separate line.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Band Select. This function is currently supported only on Sierra Wireless modems. It allows you to select specific frequency bands to use, either GSM (2.5G network) or WCDMA (3G network) settings, or the use of "Autoband", which is automatic band selection. Depending on your location, different network selections will be shown based on the bands the particular modem supports and the router recognizes.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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. © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6 TOOLS TAB The Advanced tab provides access to 7 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 wireless 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.1 Admin (Administrative Settings). Use the Admin sub-menu to set a password for access to the Web-based management. The default Admin and Internet Access (User) passwords are the last six characters of the MAC address (NOTE: all letters in the MAC address should be entered as lower case). This screen may also be used by the individual who first activates the unit. 6.1.1 Admin Password Password.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.2 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. 6.2.1 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.2.4 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. When new firmware is available, you will see an additional button that initiates a one button update. Simply click the button to download and update the router in one click. 6.2.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.2.6 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.3 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.4 Syslog Use the SYSLOG sub-menu to enable 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.5 System (System Settings) Use the System Settings sub-menu to control to 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. 6.5.1 System Settings Save Configuration.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.6 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. 6.6.1 Ping Test Host Name or IP Address. Enter either the IP address of the target computer or enter its fully qualified domain name.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.7 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). 6.7.1 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 6.7.3 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. NOTE: Be sure the computer‟s time is set correctly. WARNING: If the router loses power for any reason, it cannot keep its clock running and will not have the correct time when it is started again.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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 © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://KNOWLEDGEBASE.CRADLEPOINT.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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. IP Address. The IP address being used on the WAN port. Subnet Mask. The subnet mask used on the WAN port. Default Gateway. The default gateway of the WAN port. Primary DNS Server. The Primary DNS Server address. Secondary DNS Server.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 7.1.4 Current DHCP Reservation This area of the screen continually updates to show all DHCP enabled computers and devices connected to the LAN side of your router. The detection "range" is limited to the address range as configured in DHCP Server. Computers that have an address outside of this range will not show. If the DHCP Client (i.e. a computer configured to Automatically obtain an address) supplies a Host Name then that will also be shown.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 8 GLOSSARY 802.11 AppleTalk A family of specifications for wireless local area networks (WLANs) developed by a working group of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). A set of Local Area Network protocols developed by Apple for their computer systems. Access Control List AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol ACL. This is a database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. AARP.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Bandwidth Browser The maximum amount of bytes or bits per second that can be transmitted to and from a network device. A program that allows you to access resources on the web and provides them to you graphically. Basic Input/Output System Cable modem BIOS. A program that the processor of a computer uses to startup the system once it is turned on.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Database Digital certificate Organizes information so that it can be managed updated, as well as easily accessed by users or applications. An electronic method of providing credentials to a server in order to have access to it or a network. DB-25 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum A 25-pin male connector for attaching External modems or RS-232 serial devices. DSSS: Modulation technique used by 802.11b wireless devices. DB-9 “Demilitarized Zone”.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Dynamic IP address Fragmentation IP address that is assigned by a DHCP server and that may change. Cable Internet providers usually use this method to assign IP addresses to their customers. Breaking up data into smaller pieces to make it easier to store. FTP EAP File Transfer Protocol. Easiest way to transfer files between computers on the Internet. Extensible Authentication Protocol.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Hexadecimal Infrastructure Characters 0-9 and A-F. In terms of a wireless network, this is when wireless clients use an Access Point to gain access to the network. Hop The action of data packets being transmitted from one router to another. Host Internet A system of worldwide networks which use TCP/IP to allow for resources to be accessed from computers around the world. Internet Explorer Computer on a network.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 IPsec Local Area Network Internet Protocol Security. LAN. A group of computers in a building that usually access files from a server. IPX Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol developed by Novell to enable their Netware clients and servers to communicate. ISP LPR/LPD “Line Printer Requestor”/”Line Printer Daemon”. A TCP/IP protocol for transmitting streams of printer data. MAC Address Internet Service Provider.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 MTU OFDM Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest packet that can be transmitted on a packet-based network like the Internet. Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing is the modulation technique for both 802.11a and 802.11g. Multicast OSI Sending data from one device to many devices on a network. Open Systems Interconnection is the reference model for how data should travel between two devices on a network.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Port Repeater A logical channel endpoint in a network. A computer might have only one physical channel (its Ethernet channel) but can have multiple ports (logical channels) each identified by a number. Retransmits the signal of an Access Point in order to extend its coverage. PPP Point-to-Point Protocol is used for two computers to communicate with each over a serial interface, like a phone line.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 SIP TCP Session Initiation Protocol. A standard protocol for initiating a user session that involves multimedia content, such as voice or chat. Transmission Control Protocol. SMTP TCP Raw A TCP/IP protocol for transmitting streams of printer data. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. SNMP TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Simple Network Management Protocol. SOHO TFTP Small Office/Home Office.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 Upload WCN To send a request from one computer to another and have a file transmitted from the requesting computer to the other. Windows Connect Now. A Microsoft method for configuring and bootstrapping wireless networking hardware (access points) and wireless clients, including PCs and other devices. UPnP WDS Universal Plug and Play. URL Wireless Distribution System. A system interconnection of access points wirelessly.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 WISP Wireless Internet Service Provider. WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. A Wi-Fi security enhancement that provides improved data encryption, relative to WEP. xDSL A generic term for the family of digital subscriber line (DSL) technologies, such as ADSL, HDSL, RADSL, and SDSL. Yagi antenna A directional antenna used to concentrate wireless signals on a specific location. © 2010 CRADLEPOINT, INC.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 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.
CRADLEPOINT CBA750 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 1.6.9 9.3 Specifications MODEL NAME CBA750 Mobile Broadband Adapter WAN (MOBILE BROADBAND) 3G/4G via Three (4) Modem Ports (3 USB 2.
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