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Cradlepoint AER3100 Quick Start Manual

All-in-one, cloud-managed networking solution
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AER3100/AER3150
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    AER3100/AER3150 All-in-One, Cloud-Managed Networking Solution Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 • External modem antennas and cabling * A Cradlepoint MC400 4G LTE modem comes standard with the AER3100/ AER3150. Add a second integrated MC400 modem for a complete “Cut- the-Wire” 4G LTE solution, fusing enterprise reliability with unparalleled agility.
  • Page 3 Cradlepoint devices to improve productivity, increase reliability, reduce costs, and enhance the intelligence of your network and business operations. To learn more about Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager and to begin a free 30-day trial, contact services@cradlepoint.com or visit cradlepoint.com.
  • Page 4 Hardware LEDs (see pages 6–7 for descriptions) Connector Connector (SMA) (SMA) 3G/4G Antenna 3G/4G Antenna Connectors Connectors (SMA) (SMA) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports Power WiFi Antenna Connector (Configurable: LAN or WAN (Configurable: LAN or WAN Switch and Port (Reverse SMA) WiFi Antenna Connector Default: WAN)
  • Page 5 Modem Port 1 Modem Port 2 (USB 3.0) (USB 3.0) Antennas WiFi Modem When connecting the provided antennas, review the connection points. • WiFi antennas (only included on AER3100) have flat circular bases (RSMA). • Modem antennas have protruding pins (SMA).

  • Page 6: Led Information

    LED Information POWER The Cradlepoint AER3100/AER3150 must be powered using an approved 54V DC power source. • Green = Powered ON. • No Light = Not receiving power. Check the power switch and the power source connection. • Flashing Amber = Attention. Open the administration pages (see page 12) and check the router status.
  • Page 7 LED Information SIGNAL STRENGTH Blue LED bars indicate the active modem’s signal strength. • 4 Solid Bars = Strongest signal. • 1 Blinking Bar = Weakest signal. (A blinking bar indicates half of a bar.) INTERNAL MODEM Indicates the status of internal modems. EXTERNAL USB MODEM Indicates the status of external USB modems.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Insert an activated SIM. A wireless broadband data plan must be added to your Cradlepoint AER3100/AER3150. Wireless broadband data plans are available from wireless carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, EE, and Vodafone. The SIM must be provisioned with the carrier. Contact your carrier for details about selecting a data plan and about the process for provisioning your SIM.

  • Page 9: Getting Started (Continued)

    Getting Started (continued) 2. Attach the internal modem. Follow these steps to attach the internal modem: On front of router, press two tabs on modem cover together and pull cover straight out. Remove Main, Aux, and GPS plugs. Slide modem(s) into USB port(s). Reattach the modem cover.
  • Page 10 Examples of suggested antenna orientations: Care should be taken to ensure that the router antennas are not near metal or other RF reflective surfaces. Do not mount router on a wall. *-Only on AER3100...

  • Page 11: Connect The Power Source

    Getting Started (continued) 5. Connect the power source. Plug the provided power supply (54V DC wall adapter) into an electrical outlet. Then connect the power supply to the router. Ensure power is switched on: • O = OFF • I = ON Power Switch Power Port When you set the power switch to the ON ( I ) position, watch for the power LED to illuminate.
  • Page 12 Ethernet LAN ports (numbered 1–12). The default WiFi network name is “AER3100-xxx”, where “xxx” is the last three characters of your router’s MAC address (this is the SSID on the product label). To connect to the WiFi, you will need to input the DEFAULT PASSWORD when prompted.

  • Page 13: First Time Setup Wizard

    When you log in to the local administration pages for the first time, you will be automatically directed to the FIRST TIME SETUP WIZARD, which will walk you through basic steps to customize your Cradlepoint AER3100/AER3150. You have the ability to configure any of the following: •...
  • Page 14 For more information about how to use Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager, see the following Knowledge Base articles: • knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/articles/Support/CradlePoint-Enterprise-Cloud-Manager • knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/articles/Support/Getting-Started-with-Enterprise-Cloud- Manager To learn more about Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager and to begin a free 30-day trial, contact services@cradlepoint.com or visit cradlepoint.com.

  • Page 15: Firmware Updates

    Firmware Updates UPDATING FIRMWARE VIA ENTERPRISE CLOUD MANAGER Log in at cradlepointecm.com using your Enterprise Cloud Manager credentials. Navigate to the GROUPS page. Select a group and click on the FIRMWARE option in the top toolbar. In the dropdown menu that opens, select the desired firmware version.
  • Page 16 Setting the APN Depending on your modem, you may need to specify the APN (Access Point Name). Cradlepoint devices attempt to auto-detect the correct APN. In most cases, the APN will be correctly detected and your device will connect. If your device does not connect within approximately 5-10 minutes, follow the steps below to manually enter the APN.

  • Page 17: Secure Access

    Create, manage, and terminate secure VPN tunnels between remote computers and secure corporate networks with IPsec. With up to 40 concurrent sessions, the Cradlepoint AER3100/AER3150 supports both VPN and GRE, including multiple routes in a single tunnel. Provide end-to-end protection of secure company communications with Hash and Cipher encryption algorithm protocols.

  • Page 18: Load Balancing

    Dual-Band Concurrent WiFi* Networks The Cradlepoint AER3100 can broadcast up to four WiFi networks on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Secured SSIDs are used for your trusted workgroup members. Guest (public) SSIDs can provide full, secure access to the Internet, but users are restricted from accessing the router administration console or any connected devices on the private network.

  • Page 19: Vlan Support

    Requires a feature license. Zscaler Internet Security Combined with Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager, Zscaler Internet Security enables enterprises to embrace cloud applications and mobility, while delivering a superior user experience. Configured in minutes, Zscaler Internet Security leverages the threat intelligence harnessed from the Zscaler cloud. Now any business, regardless of size,...
  • Page 20 Powered by Trend Micro’s industry leading DPI engine, CP Secure Threat Management can be deployed instantly through Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager providing multifunctional and single- pass deep packet inspection (DPI) scanning with optimized notification alerts. To learn more, visit cradlepoint.com.

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