Cradlepoint CBA750B Quick Start Manual

CBA750B/ARC CBA750B Series
Cellular Broadband Adapter
with Optional Integrated Business-Grade Modem
Optional: ARC Series
package includes Integrated
Business-Grade Modem
with antennas
Quick Start Guide
What's In The Box
Cellular Broadband Adapter AC Power Supply Ethernet Cable Mounting Hardware
SETTING UP THE CBA750B
1 ) Connect a CradlePoint business-grade or USB/ExpressCard wireless
broadband data modem with active subscription.
Integrated Business-Grade Modem (Optional)
Business-Grade Modem
A) Purchase a data plan. B) Connect modem to CBA750B.
Insert SIM if model requires. Insert screws on backside.
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
2 )
Connect the power supply to the CBA750B.
3 )
Ensure power is switched on. O = OFF I = ON
CBA750B/ARC CBA750B Series
Cellular Broadband Adapter
with Optional Integrated Business-Grade Modem
Optional: ARC Series
package includes Integrated
Business-Grade Modem
with antennas
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
ACCESSING THE ADMINISTRATION PAGES
To make configuration changes to your router, open the CBA750B's
GUI-based administration pages.
1) Open a browser window and type "cp/" or "192.168.0.1" in the
address bar. PRESS ENTER/RETURN.
2) When prompted for your password, type the eight character
DEFAULT PASSWORD found on the product label.
THE FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD
When you log in for the first time, you are automatically directed to the
FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD, which will help you customize your
CBA750B. Change any of the following:
Administrator Password
Time Zone
Access Point Name (APN) for SIM-based modems
Modem Authentication
C) Insert antennas (finger tight
Failure Check mode
only).
Once you have made changes, review the details and record your
administrator password. Click APPLY to save your settings.
NOTE: To return to the First Time Setup Wizard after your initial login, select
GETTING STARTED on the top navigation bar and FIRST TIME SETUP in the
dropdown menu.
RESET: To restore the CBA750B to its factory default settings, press and hold the RESET button on the side of the
device for ten seconds. Reset returns the login password to the DEFAULT PASSWORD and resets all configuration
changes.
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IP PASSTHROUGH SETUP
The CBA750B's IP passthrough function takes the IP address of the attached modem and passes it through to
FINDING
the LAN. By default, the CBA750B is configured for IP passthrough – the device ships with the
ROUTER/PASSTHROUGH SWITCH set to the I position ("O" is router mode; "I" is passthrough mode). Using
YOUR
IP passthrough disables some of the device's other router functionality.
PASSWORD
There are three methods for setting up IP passthrough:
1) The ROUTER/PASSTHROUGH SWITCH on the device itself is set to "I". The I setting forces a complete IP
Your unique
DEFAULT PASSWORD
passthrough configuration with the following settings:
is shown on the product label on the
bottom of your CBA750B.
• Load balance is disabled; the highest priority WAN device is used.
• The Routing Mode is set to IP Passthrough.
You will be asked for this password
• The Subnet Selection Mode is set to "Automatically Create Subnet".
when you log into the administration
• If you have created secondary networks, they are disabled: only the primary LAN is enabled.
pages.
2) In the administration pages, select GETTING STARTED ª IP PASSTHROUGH SETUP. This wizard will
force an IP passthrough configuration that matches the ROUTER/PASSTHROUGH SWITCH settings shown
Model No.: CBA750B
Part No.: CBA750B Part No.: CBR400
H/W ver.: 1.0 above.
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Default Password: 44154eda
MAC Address: 003044154eda 3) For custom configuration, manually input IP passthrough settings in the administration pages (this is the
preferred method for network professionals). Go to NETWORK SETTINGS ª LOCAL NETWORKS for most
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of these changes. Depending on your settings, you may need to go to other pages as well.
Find this label on the bottom of your device.
NOTE: Changes in the administration pages can overrule the switch setting, AND vice versa (i.e. the most recent setting
changes are implemented, regardless of method). In the administration pages you can set the device to ignore changes to the
router/passthrough switch. This option is listed under ADMINISTRATION ª SYSTEM SETTINGS under the "Local Manage-
ment" tab. Click on the "Disable IP Passthrough/Configuration mode switch" option.
For additional information about this product, visit:
www.cradlepoint.com/cba750b
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