Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 Quick Start Guide cradlepoint.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX The Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 is available with two different modem options: • AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE include an embedded modem and a slot to add an MC400 modem • AER1600/AER1650 and AER1600LP3/AER1650LP3 only include a slot for an MC400 modem and do not include an embedded modem Cradlepoint AER1600/ AER1650 (Models: TBD) MC400 3G/4G Modem with Antennas* Modem Antennas AC Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Ethernet Cable Accessories • • • 1 * - Included with AER1600LP3/AER1650LP3,
HARDWARE LEDs (see pages 4-5) Bottom view image placeholder Embedded modem image placeholder MC400 modem image placeholder Cable Retention Slot Power Switch Power Port Ethernet WAN Ethernet LAN USB 2.0 Port Reset Button Lock Slot Antennas WiFi Modem When connecting the provided antennas, review the connection points. • • WiFi antennas (only included on AER1600) have flat circular bases (RSMA). Modem antennas have protruding pins (SMA). cradlepoint.
LEDS POWER The Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 must be powered using an approved 12V 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 7) and check the router status. AN W ETHERNET WAN Indicates information about a data source connected to the Ether- net WAN port. • Blue = Connected to an active Ethernet WAN interface.
LEDS 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.) EMBEDDED MODEM Indicates the status of embedded modem. INTERNAL MODEM Indicates the status of internal modems. EXTERNAL USB MODEM Indicates the status of external USB modems. All modems have the following LED indicators: • • • • • Green = Modem has established an active connection.
BASIC SETUP 1. Insert an activated SIM into the modem. The Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 requires a SIM with an activated wireless broadband data plan. Contact your carrier for details about selecting a data plan and about the process for provisioning your SIM. Once you have an activated SIM: + For AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE only: Remove embedded modem SIM cover and insert activated SIM into embedded modem. Replace embedded modem SIM cover.
ACCESSING THE ADMINISTRATION PAGES To make configuration changes to your router, open the AER1600/ AER1650’s GUI-based administration pages. 1. Connect via Ethernet WAN or WiFi. 2. Open a browser window and type “cp/” or “192.168.0.1” in the address bar. Press enter/return. 3. When prompted for your password, type the eight character DEFAULT PASSWORD found on the product label.
CLOUD MANAGEMENT Rapidly deploy and dynamically manage networks at geographically distributed locations with Enterprise Cloud Manager, Cradlepoint’s network management and application platform. To learn more about how cloud-based management can help your organization improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance network intelligence, visit Cradlepoint.com/ECM. No static IP required for 00BM through ECM to a connected device. UPDATING FIRMWARE VIA ENTERPRISE CLOUD MANAGER 1. 2. 3.
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