Barracuda Networks M40 Quick Start Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Barracuda 4G USB modem for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall that conveniently provides support for wireless broadband communication technologies. The modem supports bandwidths up to 150
Mbps downstream and 50 Mbps upstream to provide a cost effective alternative to xDSL and ISDN uplinks or failover lines. Note: SIM card is not included and has to be obtained independently through your internet service
provider.
Package Content:
• One USB Modem
• One USB Cable
• Two External Antennas
• Quick Start Guide
Please contact Barracuda Technical Support if any of these items is missing.
1
2
3
1. USB Interface
2. Secure screw (Torx size T9)
3. Secure plate
4. SIM card location
Status LED:
The modem is equipped with a network status LED that indicates the operational state by changing between
off, slow blinking, and fast blinking. The table below shows the different meanings of the glowing states:
LED State/Cycle Output
OFF
GREEN
GREEN
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5
6
7
4
5. SMA antenna interface
6. Power LED (Blue)
7. Network status LED (Green)
Meaning
OFF
ON - 100ms
Registered 2G network
OFF - 2s
ON - OFF
50ms; 2 times Registered 3G/4G network
OFF - 2s
Barracuda 4G USB MODEM M40/M41 - Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

1. Open the secure plate with a T9 Torx screwdriver. Insert the micro SIM card as illustrated on the modem
until it gets locked. To remove the micro SIM card, carefully press on the micro SIM card until it unlocks
and slides out of the bay.
2. Connect the modem to a free USB port on your Barracuda CloudGen Firewall by using the included USB
extension cable.
Note: The firewall appliance needs to be powered off, as otherwise the modem driver will
not be initialized.
3. Connect the external antennas to the ANT 1 and ANT 2 interfaces of the modem. The external antennas
are equipped with a magnetic base thus allowing for convenient placement on racks or any other metal
surfaces.
4. Deploy the modem with a standard cap rail.
5. Power on the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and modify the WWAN network settings by navigating to
Configuration Network
>
6. Set Enable WWAN to Yes.
7. Select the Modem type.
8. Enter the Access Point Name of the provider (available from the provider).
9. Enter the SIM PIN number (if PIN needed).
10. Enter the Phone Number for dial-in (available from the provider).
11. To activate the configuration, click
Wireless WAN
> .
Send Changes Activate
followed by .