CradlePoint MBR1400 3G/4G Router (MBR-1400) w/ WiFi as WAN Firmware 3.5.0 [MBR1400] : 3Gstore.com

I'm generally pretty happy with the MBF1400; about the only complaint I have is that it sometimes loses the internet connection, and has to be power cycled before it will get it back. Usually, after it's power cycled, it gets the connection back again fairly quickly. (We live on the fringes of the coverage area and have to use a repeater setup, so lose the signal fairly often.) It just happened a few minutes ago, and I let it try to reconnect for about 5 minutes, no luck, Power cycled it, and it reconnected in about less than half a minute. I updated the firmware to 3.4.1 and changed a couple of settings that CradlePoint recommended less than a week ago, hoping it would solve the problem. It seems to have helped a little, but didn't eliminate it. One other thing I've noticed is that the new control panel interface, while being easier to use, doesn't have quite as many options as the older interface (my old one used CradlePoint's earlier interface.) For instance, it doesn't have a way specify a range of IP addresses as Static, and not assigned by DHCP. You can work around that by specifying that a particular system always gets the same IP address, but it still expects that system to use DHCP to obtain that address. I didn't set the target system to use DHCP, and it seems to be working, but that's a non-standard method of IP configuration; it should allow specifying one or more ranges of IP's to be static. Other than the above issues, I'm very pleased with the MBR1400. It allowed me to reconfigure the WAN port as a LAN port, so it gives me 5 ethernet connections. That's sufficient for now, but I'd like to see them offer a router with an 8-port hub, so I don't have to add another hub if I expand. The WiFi seems reliable, and you can configure up to 4 WiFi networks, specifying which ones you want to have unlimited access to each other, and which should only get internet access. Our guests get the password for the network that allows them internet access, but they can't see our local machines -- very nice! It has load balancing, which would be nice if I had more than one active USB modem. It autodetects and operates my Pantech UML290 USB modem just fine, except for the disconnect/reconnect issue mentioned above. Everything else seems to work as advertised, and it's a nice-looking unit and has a solid, quality feel.

I have had this router for about a month now. This was the only router that I was able to find that had the wifi as WAN feature. Since I live in a rural area that only has access to the internet through a MiFi this router has allowed me to have a home network where my kids can use their computers online for homework from anywhere in the house, print wirelessly to one of two networked printers, and still allow me to get the work done that I need to that pertains to my business that is run out of the house. I knew this router was overkill for my application, and more than I wanted to pay, but it works. I guess the main reason I bought it from the 3G Store was because of their informative website, and after sales support. Without their website and presales support, I might still be stuck in the dark ages.

Pricey but worth it! Does everything we need it to do and more. Very easy to configure and manage...much better than our previous MBR1000. Maybe overkill for some homes and home offices but fits us perfectly!

I have a UML290 modem and currently this router isn't working with it. To be fair, the UML290 is a finicky device and Verizon is changing how it operates with firmware updates quite often and they mostly worry about VZaccess support in their newest hardware. So if you're using the latest 4G hardware, your support with the MBR1400 might be hit or miss. Otherwise the hardware is very well designed and the software is pretty good. The only feature I really wish the router had was the ability to force route certain devices over different networks. Basically be able to ensure that certain IPs never route over 3/4G so you don't go over your bandwidth limits. In my case my mainline connection is "dirty", so I'd like to be able to route my quality traffic over 3G and keep my "bulk background download" type stuff on the dirty main pipe since it's not effected by packet loss. I'll probably be replacing this router with my own build so I can do more advanced routing.

I am using the MBR1400 with the Verizon USB551L modem and it definitely serves its purpose. I am well pleased so far. The router seemed to become unstable after staying online for a few days, causing my signal strength to drop every minute or two, even though the modem would stay connected during this time. In order to fix this problem, I scheduled automatic reboots every morning at 2:00. I also have to use a 3 foot shielded USB extension cable to keep the modem away from the router to eliminate radio interference which would cause the modem to keep disconnecting. I like this router because it is new to the market and will be supported for a long time, and firmware updates become available every couple of months. I am hoping a future firmware upgrade will fix the signal strength problem. In regard to the signal strength dropping periodically, one technician said it sounded like a firmware bug and another technician said it sounded like I needed an antenna for the modem even though I live only 1/2 mile from the tower.

Simple and easy to use. Seems to be of durable construction

I can't thank you all enough for the information and products you provide. About 3 years ago I was paying nearly $100/month for satellite internet (around 200-300kbps) at my country home (where there are no high speed options). I couldn't work from home at these speeds. I upgraded to Verizon wireless mobile broadband about 2 years ago and bumped my speeds to about .9 Mbps to 1.5 Mbps. As new (work from home) job opportunities presented themselves, I began doing research on mobile broadband options and I ran across www.3gstore.com via a search for Cradlepoint routers. The phone and chat assistance along with information about site surveys and signal strengths were priceless. After using your online information for finding RSSI and completing a site survey, I found the best location in my home for my devices. From that point I discovered, that although no one says it's available, due to my elevation and direction, I'm able to utilize AT&T's 4G signal. My new AT&T Momentum plugged into my MBR1400 in the right location, now has my home speeds averaging 8-9Mbps. My country home is now completely connected on high speed and I have an amazing new job working from home for a global Hardware/Software company. Thanks so much for the information, products and assitance you have provided. My MBR1400 was simple to setup and get working right away.

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Date Added: 03/30/2012 by Larry P.

If you need WiFi as WAN and also ethernet ports and other WAN access, this is the router. I do not use all of the fail over capabilities and multiple Wireless Data connections, but it is the best router on the market for our needs as we travel the country in our travel trailer. See travelingmorgans.com for more information.

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Does exactly what it is supposed to do. Glad I found it.

Date Added: 09/24/2011 by Sherman H.

MBR1400 with UML290 (Verizon 3g/4g) in conjunction with Wilson AG Pro 75 signal booster functioned as advertised to provide cell-phone and Internet connection in a rural area where cable/DSL are not available. Signal strength boosted from unusable to four bars distributed as local WiFi for multiple computer WiFi-capable use.

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