Barracuda Networks M30a Quick Start Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Barracuda 3G USB modem for Barracuda NextGen Firewall F that conveniently provides support for wireless broadband communication technologies. The modem supports bandwidths up
to 21.1 Mbps and thus provides 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 cell phone provider.
Packaging Content:
• One USB Modem
• One USB Cable
• Two External Antennas
• One Quick Start Guide
Please contact Barracuda Networks Support if any of these items is missing.
Modem Specifications:
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Frequencies (MHz)
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
GSM/GPRS Power Class
·
· Power Class 1 (30 dBm) for DCS/PCS bands EDGE
·
WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Power Class
· Power Class E2 (26 dBm) for DCS/PCS bands
WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Power Class
· Power Class 3 (24 dBm) for WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA mode
Supported Data Transmission HSUPA, HSDPA, 3G, UMTS, EDGE
SIM Interface 3VDC 6 pin
Power Supply 5 VDC via USB Interface
USB Interface Micro USB 2.0
Dimensions (LxWxH mm) 77 x 54.5 x 20.8
Net Weight (g) 150
Operation Temperature -10°C to +60°C
Certifications FCC / IC / CE / C-Tick
Interface SMA
Frequency Range (MHz) 824-960; 1710 - 2170
Input Impendence (Ohm) 50
Gain (dBi) 3.5
Polarization Type Linear, Vertical
Radiation Direction Omnidirectional
VSWR <3.5
Length (mm) 111
Cable Length (mm) 1000
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USB Modem
Power Class 4 (33 dBm) for GSM/E-GSM bands
Power Class
Power Class E2 (27 dBm) for GSM/E-GSM bands
Antenna
Barracuda 3G USB MODEM M30a - Quick Start Guide
Overview:
1.
USB Interface
2.
Secure screw (Torx size T9)
3.
Secure plate
4.
SIM card location
5.
SMA antenna interface
6.
Power LED (Blue)
7.
Network status LED (Green)
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Status LED:
Your Barracuda 3G USB modem is equipped with one network status LED that indicates the operational
state of the modem by changing between off, slow blinking, and fast blinking. The table below shows the
different meanings of the different glowing states:
LED
-
GREEN
GREEN

Getting Started

1.
Open the secure plate with a T9 Torx screwdriver. Insert the micro SIM card as illustrated on the mo-
dem 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.
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State Meaning
OFF
Cycle output
ON - 100ms Registered 2G network
OFF - 2s
Cycle output
ON - OFF
Registered 3G network
50ms; 2 times
OFF - 2s