Cradlepoint WIPIPE MBR1000 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
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Wireless Setup using a Mobile Broadband
(cellular) Data Card
Connect Power Supply and insert ExpressCard or USB modem/s.*
Then establish a wireless internet connection as shown below.
USB
ExpressCard
*Only one Mobile Broadband Card is required to operate the MBR1000 as a wireless network in this setup.
Mobile Broadband Card not included. See your Mobile Broadband Service Provider for details.
Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection
I dentify the MBR1000
find connection starting with "MBR"
Windows XP
Open your computer's WIRELESS
NETWORK CONNECTION to associate
with the router's Wireless Access Point.
This is typically completed by opening
VIEW AVAILABLE NETWORKS
window. After you have highlighted the
MBR-xxx, click CONNECT.
Windows Vista
Open CONNECT TO A NETWORK by
clicking the Start button, and then
click CONNECT TO. You'll see a list
of the wireless networks currently
available. Click on the MBR-xxx
network, and then click CONNECT.
Mac
Open your wireless connection list
by clicking the AIRPORT wireless
icon on your menu bar. Click the
MBR-xxx.
2) Connect To the Internet
1) Using either a Windows or Mac platform, open a
browser window. A default CradlePoint page will
appear asking for a password.
2) The password is the last six digits of the MAC
address shown on the box label and on the
bottom of the router. This is a unique number
identifying your router.
3) Once you have correctly entered your password,
click "OK". You can now access the Internet.
Note: CradlePoint recommends that WiFi security
be setup at this point. See the "Setting WiFi security
on your CradlePoint Router" section of this guide.
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Ethernet Cable
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Power Adapter
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USB
Power
Supply
MBR-xxx
MBR-xxx
MBR-xxx
MBR1000
3G/4G
Mobile
Broadband
Router
Wired Connection using Cable/DSL Internet Service
Connect power and insert one end of your Ethernet cable to the WAN port. Insert the other end of
the Ethernet cable into your Internet service provider's modem. It may take a minute or two for the
MBR1000 to initialize. Open your web browser. You can now access the Internet.
Note: CradlePoint recommends that WiFi security be setup at this point.
See the "Setting WiFi security on your CradlePoint Router" section of this guide.
Internet Service (ISP)
Ethernet Cable
Modem
Port Panel
USB
Reset
AC Adapter

LED Status Lights

Signifies the MBR1000 has power.
1 4
Signifies that a connection is made on
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respective LAN port. Blinking indicates
traffic over the port.
Signifies that connection is made on the WAN
port. Blinking indicates traffic over the port.
Note: The WAN port will turn on even if plugged into a computer. It is for Internet
connections only i.e. DSL/Cable modems.
Stands for "WiFi Protected Setup." When you
push it, the router goes into setup mode for 90
seconds; in which time, it looks for other WPS
devices that are also in setup mode. When
they find each other, they setup WPA-Personal
Security between the 2 WiFi devices.
Note: While in SGNL mode, you are still able to enter WPS mode, but the WPS LED
will not be used. Also, if you enter SGNL mode while in WPS mode, WPS will continue
normally but the WPS LED will not be used.
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Ethernet Cable
Power
Supply
WiFi On/Off
4-LAN Ports
WAN Port
SGNL
Signifies that the WiFi radio of the router is "On".
Blinking indicates traffic.
Indicates that recognizable cellular device is
connected to the router.
Red No Connection is being Attempted
Device not Recognized or Supported
or
Orange (Blinking) Modem is Dialing
Orange (Solid) Modem is Recognized
Green (Blinking) Modem is Negotiating
Green (Solid) Modem is Connected
4 This is the 4th SGNL indicator LED while
th
SGNL
the router is in SGNL mode. While in SGNL
mode, WPS, WLAN,
and MDM are used to
indicate the other 3 SGNL bars.
Indicates the router is in Signal Mode.
SGNL