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W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter Quick Start Guide
Sep 12, 2023•Knowledge
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W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Overview
This document provides a brief overview of the Cradlepoint W1855
Series 5G Wideband Adapter, discusses the box contents, and
provides basic setup instructions. Perform the procedures in this
guide to verify that you can get the adapter setup and working
before installing it outdoors in your planned location.
Intended Audience
This guide is provides basic knowledge and should be used only as a
reference for basic setup and testing of the Cradlepoint W1855 Series
5G Wideband Adapter. Cradlepoint recommends professional
hardware installers complete the installation, but this quick setup
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- Page 1 Intended Audience This guide is provides basic knowledge and should be used only as a reference for basic setup and testing of the Cradlepoint W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter. Cradlepoint recommends professional hardware installers complete the installation, but this quick setup...
- Page 2 Once you have completed the basic setup, see the full W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter Installation Guide for in-depth setup and installation details. Navigation Available Models Before You Begin External Device Components...
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Page 3: Available Models
Cradlepoint Product Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability Disclaimer Installer Responsibility Limitation of Liability Available Models This guide applies to the following products: CRADLEPOINT W1855-5GC MODEL: S5A312A Before You Begin Read the following before setting up your Cradlepoint W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter. External Device Components... - Page 4 10 Grounding Lug 11 VESA-compliant Mounting Holes 12 GORE® Vent Ethernet Cable Considerations The Cradlepoint W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapterrequires shielded twisted-pair (S/FTP) Ethernet network cabling and connectors (Cat5/Cat6/Cat6a/Cat7a) for optimal wired network performance. Note that Ethernet cable length should not...
- Page 5 A wireless broadband data plan must be added to your adapter for wireless broadband connectivity. Network providers must provision a SIM to provide wireless broadband data plans compatible for use with Cradlepoint W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapters. Contact your network provider for further details. Setup The following steps provide general setup instructions.
- Page 6 Check that the following was shipped in the box. You will not need every part for the steps in this guide, but verify now that all parts are present: [1] Cradlepoint W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter • [4] Cellular antennas •...
- Page 7 [1] PoE injector and PoE injector power cable • [2] Ethernet port dust covers • [1] Small Accessories Kit: • [4] Bracket-to-device screws [4] Bracket-to-wall screws (pointed screws) [4] Wall anchors [1] Grounding lug [1] Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Guide •...
- Page 8 2. Insert a 4FF-sized SIM into the slot marked with metal contacts down and notch in. Press the SIM in until it clicks into place. To remove it, depress the SIM until it clicks and slides out a short way, and then slide it out of the slot. 3.
- Page 9 Step 3: Attach PoE Ethernet Cable Insert an Ethernet cable connector into the adapter's port labeled 2.5GbE 0 PoE which must run to a PoE capable router/switch, or to the included PoE injector. TIP: Due to the recessed position of the Ethernet ports, any protective boots or snag-free attachments over the connector may make it difficult to remove the connector once inserted into the Ethernet port once your testing is complete.
- Page 10 Step 5: Power up the Adapter and Activate through NetCloud Manager The W1855 Adapterrequires Power over Ethernet and includes a PoE injector. Prepare the PoE injector and then connect an Ethernet cable between the PoE injector and the PoE port on the adapter. Once powered up, activate the adapter through NetCloud Manager.
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Page 11: Understanding The Led
Understanding the LED INDICATOR BEHAVIOR POWER: The adapter must be powered using PoE (802.3at (type 2) 30 W). No Light = Powered off. Flashing White = WAN online and not connected to NetCloud Manager. Solid White = Connected to NetCloud Manager. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
NetCloud Manager account and start its configuration download. Resetting the W1855 Adapter to Factory Settings If it becomes necessary to reset your W1855 Adapter to factory settings (for example, when told to do so by Cradlepoint Support), do the following: 1. Remove the SIM slots cover. -
Page 13: Help And Support
The W1855 Adapter LED flashes cyan as it resets to factory settings. Resources W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter Webpage W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter Data Sheet W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter Installation Guide Help & Support Cradlepoint Customer Connect Community... - Page 14 Cradlepoint W1855 Series 5G Wideband Adapter even when installed in accordance with this installation guide.
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Page 15: Installer Responsibility
Installer Responsibility Cradlepoint hereby disclaims any liability for failure of the installer to install the hardware properly and for any other acts and omissions of the installer. By using this installation guide, you agree to indemnify and hold Cradlepoint harmless from and against any and all, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including without limitation attorneys’...