Cradlepoint MBR1000 Quick Start Manual

MBR1000

QUICK START GUIDE

What's In The Box
Mounting Hardware
3G/4G Mobile Broadband Router 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Router 12v Power Supply Ethernet Cable Quick Start Guide
( Color May Vary )
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SETTING UP THE ROUTER
1 ) Plug the power supply into
an electrical outlet.
2 )
Connect the power supply
to the MBR1000.
3 ) Connect a USB or
ExpressCard modem.
4 ) Ensure the WiFi switch is on " | "
RESET
Using Cable or DSL?
Connect the provided Ethernet
cable from your Cable or DSL
Modem into the blue WAN port.
POWER USB CABLE/DSL CONNECT
MODEM MODEM COMPUTERS
or PRINTERS
( WAN )
( LAN )
WiFi PROTECTED SETUP STATUS 3G/4G MODEM SIGNAL STRENGTH
POWER STATUS LAN STATUS WAN STATUS WiFi STATUS 3G/4G MODEM STATUS
( PORT 1-4 )
CONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER
Follow the directions for your Operating System below.
WINDOWS 7
WINDOWS XP
1) Click START
2) Hover over CONNECT TO
MBR-xxx
3) Click WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION
You'll see a list of available wireless networks
4) Click MBR-xxx
5) Click CONNECT
MBR-xxx
WINDOWS VISTA MAC OSX
1) Click START
WiFi 2) Hover over CONNECT TO
ON/OFF
3) Click WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION
MBR-xxx MBR-xxx
You'll see a list of available wireless networks
4) Click MBR-xxx
5) Click CONNECT
NOTE: If you are asked for an "8-digit PIN",
see directions under Windows 7.
FINDING YOUR PASSWORD
Your default password is the last six characters of your MAC Address.
This is shown on the label on the back of your product.
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TROUBLE CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET?
We update product firmware often to ensure compatibility with the latest modems.
Your router may not connect correctly if the firmware needs to be updated.
1) Click START How To Update Firmware
2) Click CONTROL PANEL
3) Click CONNECT TO A NETWORK 1) Go to: http://www.cradlepoint.com/support
4) Click NETWORK AND SHARING CENTER
( If your computer does not have another source for internet, connect your Modem/Aircard to your computer.)
5) Click CONNECT TO A NETWORK
You'll see a list of available wireless 2) Download the most recent firmware file. Save it to your desktop.
networks
( If you are using a 4G modem, you must download and install both the firmware and modem file.)
N O T E:
6) Click MBR-xxx
7) Click CONNECT
3) Connect your computer to the MBR1000 with its WiFi network connection or an ethernet cable.
NOTE: If you are asked for an "8-digit PIN", click
CANCEL and retry the above steps. If prompted
to set up your network, click CONNECT TO THE 4) Open a browser window and type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Press enter/return.
NETWORK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP.
5) When prompted for your password, type the last six characters of your MAC address.
1) Open your wireless connection list
Select TOOLS on the top navigation bar, then FIRMWARE in the left menu.
by clicking the AIRPORT wireless 6)
icon on your menu bar
7) Find MANUALLY UPGRADE FIRMWARE and click the BROWSE button.
2) Click on the MBR-xxx
8) Select the firmware file you saved to your desktop and click OPEN.
MBR-xxx
Click the UPLOAD button. Wait a moment while your firmware is updated.
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