CradlePoint MBR1400 3G/4G Router (MBR-1400), Includes WiFi as WAN Firmware 3.4.0
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CradlePoint MBR1400 3G/4G Router (MBR-1400), Includes WiFi as WAN Firmware 3.4.0 4.5 16
This router utilizes Cradlepoint's new NetBSD platform, which is easier to use, was created with 4G LTE and WiMAX in mind, and features improvements in modem reliability. Read more: CradlePoint's New NetBSD Platform vs Legacy Platform .
If you plan to use this router with a 4G WiMAX or LTE modem, we strongly advise using a USB extension cable to reduce interference and improve performance. 3Gstore carries a 9'10" USB extension and a 3'4" USB extension for this purpose. Read more here: Add a USB Extension Cable When Using 4G Modems in a Router
It is a good idea to change the router's wireless network name and password so that nearby users can't use your connection without your knowledge. It is fairly easy to do, BUT for those who want a router already configured BEFORE we ship it, we can set up your router with the network name and password of your choice for $15:
Wireless Name and Password Ship with Factory Preset Settings Configure with Wireless Name and Password (minimum 8 characters) + $ 15.00
Wireless Network Name
Wireless Network Password
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Fast Facts about this Product:
This router is best for: The MBR1400 is ideal for business and enterprise applications where the need for "always on" connectivity is a must.Form Factors Supported: 3 USB + 2 ExpressCard (view full compatibility chart ) Technologies Supported: 2G, 3G, and 4GWiFi Standard: 802.11 B, G, & NWiFi as WAN: Yes (more info ) WiFi Range: up to 750'. For information about maximizing your router's WiFi range, check out this Tip of the Week: Maximizing Your Cradlepoint Router's WiFi Range Number of Ethernet ports: 4 LAN + 1 WAN (one LAN can be configured as a 2nd WAN)Load Balancing: YES (more info ) Supports Site to Site VPN: YES, 3Gstore also has put together a Tip Sheet to step you through this complicated setup (free when you purchase your MBR1400 from 3Gstore.com)Power Supply: AC Adapter included, DC adapter sold separately Size: large - 9" x 5.1" x 1.57"Click here for compatible accessories
Check out our video demonstrating the MBR1400:
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This router is great for online gaming! Read more about using a router for gaming with the PS3, Xbox, and Wii here
If you're using this router to connect to a hotspot device (e.g. MiFi, iPhone hotspot, etc), place that device as close as possible to your router for best results.
rear and side views of the MBR1400
This router ships with firmware 3.4.0 installed. The latest firmware version is included on CD and you can easily upgrade the firmware yourself; alternatively, 3Gstore can perform the upgrade for you before shipping your router for $15. To have 3Gstore update your firmware before shipping, select "upgrade to firmware 3.4.1" from the menu below .
[Optional Router Upgrades] Upgrade to Firmware 3.4.1 Before Shipping - $15.00
Read our MBR1400 Router Review
MBR1400 Details:
CradlePoint’s Mission-Critical Broadband Router (MBR1400) takes the power and flexibility of our industry leading router, and
when combined with an active high-speed wireless broadband data connection, gets your business network online in no time.
Designed for small business, branch office, and retail locations - our business series router provides a secure primary or backup
connection to the internet. In addition to connection options for traditional wired networking solutions like Cable, DSL, or T1,
the most powerful feature of the MBR1400 is its ability to use USB or ExpressCard Data Modems to create instant networks
anywhere you receive a broadband signal.
The MBR1400 features failover/failback, secure VPN, multiple encryption modes for maximum security, dual-band WiFi broadcast,
private and public networks, WiFi as WAN, Modem Health Management, and remote management options with WiPipe Central
for deployed units. CradlePoint provides enterprise-grade performance, security and the modem reliability businesses need to
ensure continuous uptime. Create an instant network today with LTE, WiMAX, or any other wireless broadband technology.
Create an effortless, secure, instant business network with the MBR1400 plus an
active high-speed wireless broadband data source, or use traditional wired lines
combined with USB or ExpressCard data modems to keep your business online
99.99% of the time. Compatible with major networking infrastructure providers.
Features
Targeted for retail locations, branch offices, or small and
medium sized businesses
Works with high-performance Business-Grade modems
Load balance multiple data modems or wired data services
Compatible with Cisco, Juniper, and other industry-leading
network hardware providers
750+ feet of WiFi Range
Enhanced performance around walls and other obstructions
Dual-Band WiFi broadcast - either 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz (using the 5.0ghz frequency requires 5.0ghz antennas , sold separately)
Maximum security with both Public and Private networks
Dual-band WiFi, 3x3 MIMO Antenna Subsystem,
removable external antennas, dual SSIDs
Plug-and-Play support for over 120 broadband
data modems, allowing for site-specific carrier/
service selection for broadest deployment
Standardized platform and centralized
remote management
Up to 20 concurrent VPN endpoint sessions
Compatible with Cisco, SonicWall, and other
VPN termination systems
Establish continuous uptime with optimum
total cost of ownership for broad deployment
Simple to install, configure and maintain
with minimal impact on IT
CAPTIVE PORTAL / WALLED GARDEN / BUSINESS HOTSPOT - download the "captive portal" feature overview (pdf)
pictured with optional WiMAX modem enclosure (sold separately)
Cradlepoint MBR1400 Specifications:
Ports
Two ExpressCard and three USB 2.0 for 4G/3G modems
Five configurable 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN/WAN ports (default 1 WAN, 4 LAN)
WiFi
802.11n 3x3 MIMO with support for legacy 802.11 b/g
2 SSIDs to support multiple users or QoS categories
Switchable 2.4/5GHz radio configuration (802.11a for 5.0GHz) (using the 5.0ghz frequency requires 5.0ghz antennas , sold separately)
Supports up to 128 concurrent users
WiFi-as-WAN
WiFi Security
WEP (64/128bit, only for b/g)
WPA/WPA2 (AES) - Personal and Enterprise
802.11 Authentication
WiFi Protected Setup
SSID broadcast disable
Captive Portal Option
WAN Connection Types
Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, Cellular Modem PPP Authentication, Sprint MPLS
WAN Redundancy and Load Balancing
Failover/Failback (4G/3G/Ethernet)
Load Balancing
WAN failure Detection via Ping (Ethernet)
WAN Security
NAT, SPI, ALG, Inbound Filtering of IP Addresses, Port Blocking, Service Filtering
(FTP, SMTP, HTTP, RPL, SNMP, DNS, ICMP, NNTP, POP3, SSH)
Protocol Filtering
WAN ping (allow/control)
Package Contents
MBR1400 Gigabit Router
AC/DC Power Supply
Ethernet Cable & Mounting Screws
Quick Start Guide with Warranty Information
Three Removable High-Gain External 2.4GHz WiFi Antennas (Reverse SMA)
Intelligent Routing
UPnP, DMZ, Virtual Server/Port Forwarding, Routing Rules, Route Management,
Content Filtering, Website Filtering
Local DHCP Server
DHCP Client
DNS, DNS Proxy
ALGs: PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE pass-through, IPSec pass-through, FTP (passive), FTP (active)
MAC Address Filtering
Ports Dynamic DNS
Management
HTTP, HTTPS (Remote Management)
Web-Based GUI (Easy Management)
User Help Screens with Web GUI
One Button Firmware Upgrade, and Firmware Upgrade via USB
Server-based Centralized Management (WiPipe Central)
WAN (remote) Web-based Management Access
Modem Configuration and Management
VPN
Device to CradlePoint, Cisco/Linksys, Linux Systems
Transfer Modes
Hash (MD5, SHA128, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512)
Cipher (AES, 3DES, DES)
Support for 20 Connections
GRE Tunneling
Performance Management
WAN Connection Types
WiPipe™ QoS with Traffic Shaping, SSID based priority, WAN port speed
control, Multicast Stream enable/disable
Environmental
Temperature: 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104ºC), operating;
-20 to 70º C ( -4 to 158º F), storage
Relative Humidity: 10% to 85%, operating;
5% to 90%, storage
Size
Dimensions: 230 x 130 x 40 mm / 9 x 5.1 x 1.57 inches
Warranty info : Like all products purchased from 3Gstore, this router falls under our 30-day return policy (read full details here:
3gstore.com/rma ). Thereafter, CradlePoint, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchases (or the first purchaser in the case of resale by an authorized distributor) for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product, at CradlePoint’s discretion.
Need mobile broadband service, too? Save $20 off this router when you sign up for a Sprint or Verizon 2-year service through 3Gstore.
Shipping Weight: 3lbs
Manufactured by: CradlePoint
Built for much more than the average router
The MBR1400, or “Mission-Critical Broadband Router,” is a business-grade router designed specificall...
The MBR1400, or “Mission-Critical Broadband Router,” is a business-grade router designed specifically for small business, branch offices, and retail locations. Like other Cradlepoint routers, it does what you’d assume – allow you to share the connection from a 3G or 4G mobile broadband USB or ExpressCard modem – but it’s built for much, much more. In addition to supporting up to five 3G and 4G connections (including the unique Business-Grade Modems), it can also handle up to five traditional wired WAN connections (cable/DSL/T-1) as well as external WiFi networks as a source of internet (WiFi-as-WAN). The MBR1400’s ability to connect to so many different internet sources, plus its amazing failover functionality – the fastest of any Cradlepoint router, it can fail over in as little as 10 seconds! – make it the ideal router for businesses looking for one piece of equipment to handle their primary and backup connections.
Read our full hands-on review of the MBR1400 on evdoinfo.com
Date Added: 02/29/2012 by Gary R.
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.
Date Added: 01/08/2012 by chris s.
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.
Date Added: 01/05/2012 by John F.
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!
Date Added: 12/21/2011 by Mark M.
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.
Date Added: 12/18/2011 by Roy S.
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.
Date Added: 11/21/2011 by Nathan L.
Simple and easy to use. Seems to be of durable construction
Date Added: 10/26/2011 by Michael B.
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.
Date Added: 10/22/2011 by Joshua S.
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.
Date Added: 09/04/2011 by Joseph I.
I purchased the Cradlepoint MBR-1400 as a replacement for a Cradlepoint MBR-1000 that had failed after several years of service. The MBR-1400 has many new features that make it a more attractive unit for networking and internet connectivity. I particularly liked the ability to have both an external WAN and an internal Wi-Fi network at the same time. Eliminating the need for a bridge to an exteranl device for WAN activity makes things so much easier. This is a good unit for small offices and homes with multiple computers and internet sources. Good value for the money.
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