Cradlepoint MBR95 Wireless 3G/4G Router Firmware 4.1.1
The MBR95 is the new, updated version of the MBR900
Fast Facts about this Product:
This router is best for: The MBR95 is affordable, easy to use, and compatible with a variety of 3G and 4G USB modems - perfect for home or small office use. It's particularly great for users who want to use a WiFi network as a backup connection, thanks to its "WiFi as WAN" capabilities.
Form Factors Supported: 1 USB ( view full compatibility chart )
Technologies Supported: 2G, 3G, and 4G
WiFi Standard: 802.11 B, G, & N
WiFi as WAN: Yes ( more info )
WiFi Range: 100-150 through walls, much greater unobstructed (variable depending on interference from other electronics and physical interference such as thick walls). 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: 1 WAN port, 4 LAN ports
Load Balancing: NO ( more info )
Power Supply: AC Adapter included, DC adapter sold separately
Size: medium - 7.9" x 5.3" x 1.5"
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left: rear view of the MBR95; right: MBR95 indicator LEDs
This router ships with firmware version 3.2.4 installed. If you plan to use this router with any of the below devices, you will need to update the firmware before using the router (all other modems on the compatibility list will work with the pre-installed firmware) :
AT&T USBConnect Adrenaline
AT&T USBConnect Momentum
AT&T USBConnect Force
T-Mobile MF683 (Rocket 3.0)
Bell Novatel U547(“4G Novatel Wireless U547 Turbo Stick”) (Canada)
Rogers Novatel MC950D (Canada)
Rogers Sierra Wireless USB306 (Canada)
Rogers ZTE MF636 (Canada)
Rogers ZTE MF668 (Canada)
Telus Sierra Wireless Aircard 319U (Canada)
Telus Huawei E372 (Canada)
Claro ZOOM ZM0620 (Puerto Rico)
Airtel Micromax MMX 352G (India)
Airtel Huawei E1731 (India)
Airtel Huawei E153 (India)
Tata Huawei E177 (India)
Tata Huawei EC156 (India)
Tata ZTE MF631 (India)
Tele2 Huawei E398 (Sweden)
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 .
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MBR95 Details:
The MBR95 Wireless N Home Router provides a simple and secure way to add high-speed networking to the home. Designed specifically for multimedia, gaming and home computers, the MBR95 shares a Cable, DSL or 3G/4G Internet connection throughout the home wirelessly at 802.11 N speeds or through any of the four ethernet ports.
Supported devices include PCs, laptops, Macs, iPads, DVRs, gaming systems, cameras, printers and VoIP phones. To provide a safe networking environment, the MBR95 provides a wide variety of security features to prevent unwanted access, and robust content filtering to prevent children from accessing undesirable web content.
The MBR95 enables guest Internet access via WiFi, using a second SSID with separate security settings. This enables guests to access to the internet, without allowing them to access private home computers and devices.
Enhanced Features (over MBR900 model):
Next-Generation Platform
Designed to handle current and future WiMAX and LTE modem speeds
MIPS Processor, NetBSD Operating System, Extra Memory
Enhanced WiFi Performance
MBR95 feature WiFi “N” with a 2x2 antenna system with internal antennas
Offers comparable WiFi performance without the clutter
Antenna can’t be broken off
Sleek black design looks good in any environment
Dual SSIDs, enabling either
Multiple types of users ( ie, corporate + guest)
WiFi-as-WAN, supporting WiFi repeater or WiFi-to-Ethernet bridge
Modem Reliability Improvements
Added “Modem Hammer”, also known as Modem Health Management (MHM)
MHM monitors connectivity of 3rd-party USB modems.
MHM provides tiers of recovery mechanisms, starting with software resets and escalating to hardware reset and full power cycle of modem as necessary.
Redesigned User Interface
Completely redesigned to improve usability
Adds monitoring widgets to provide better status visibility
Router console dashboard provides 1-page view
Features:
Wireless Internet Access:
Supports multiple combinations of Internet access, including 3G/4G wireless broadband as well as wired access (DSL/Cable)
Supports most wireless data modems from the leading carriers (modem and service sold separately)
Device Connectivity:
2x2 Wireless “N” WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
Supports up to 32 WiFi connections at a time
WiFi Range up to 600 ft (200m)
Two SSIDs (1 for owner, 1 for their guests)
One Ethernet WAN port for Cable/DSL/T1 connections
Four Ethernet LAN ports for non-WiFi devices
Security:
WEP, WPA, WPA2 and AES encryption for secure WiFi
SPI Firewall and NAT (Network Address Translation) to prevent unwanted access to connected computers
Variety of security features (URL filtering, traffic filtering, DMZ, virtual server, port forwarding) for safer internet access.
Reliability:
Modem Health Management (MHM) monitors connectivity of 3rd-party USB modems. MHM provides tiers of recovery mechanisms, starting with software resets and escalating to hardware reset and full power cycle of modem as necessary.
Flexibility:
“WiFi-as-WAN” mode enables use as a WiFi repeater or as a WiFi-to- Ethernet adapter for non-WiFi devices.
Supports pass-through VPN connections (IPSec, L2TP, PPTP) to enable laptops with a VPN client to connect through the router to corporate networks.
Network Failover support . When a wired internet source (DSL, Cable Modem) is connected to the ethernet port, the MBR95 will automatically detect an internet outage and switch to the wireless 3G/4G internet. Valuable use of the 3G/4G modem when not traveling.
Specifications:
Ports:
One USB 2.0 for 3G/4G modems
One 10/100 Ethernet WAN port
Four 10/100 Ethernet LAN ports
WiFi:
2x2 802.11n MIMO with support for legacy 802.11 b/g
Supports 2 SSIDs
WiFi range up to 600ft(200m)
Supports up to 32 users
WiFi as WAN (for WiFi extension or WiFi-to-Ethernet Bridge)
WiFi Security:
WEP (64/128bit, only for b/g)
WPA/WPA2 (AES) – Personal
802.1 authentication
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
SSID broadcast disable
WAN Connection Types:
Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, Cellular Modem PPP Authentication, Sprint MPLS
WAN Redundancy:
Failover/Failback (4G/3G/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/ignore)
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
Dynamic DNS
Management:
HTTP, HTTPS (Remote Management)
Web-Based GUI (Easy Management)
User Help Screens with Web GUI
One button FW upgrade & FW upgrade via USB
Server-based Centralized Management (WiPipeTM Central)
WAN (remote) Web-based Management access
Modem Configuration and Management
VPN:
Pass-through support for laptop-based VPN clients
Performance Management:
Traffic Shaping
SSID based priority
WAN port speed control
Multicast Stream enable/disable
Environmental:
Temperature: 0 to 40˚C (32 to 104˚F), operating -20 to 70˚C (-4 to 158˚F), storage 10% to 85%
Relative Humidity: (non-condensing) 10% to 80% operating; 5% to 90% storage
Size:
Dimensions: 7.9" x 5.3" x 1.5"
Industry Standards & Certifications:
FCC , IC, CE, WiFi Alliance
Package Contents:
MBR95 Wireless N Home Router
12V/1.5A power supply
5’ Ethernet cable
Quick Start Guide with warranty info
Cradlepoint MBR95 Wireless 3G/4G Router Firmware 4.1.1 '.
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Cradlepoint MBR95 was easy to set up. Now I can run all my computers, phones, kindles, etc on my wireless broadband USB dongle. Been running about a month and it never drops the service signal.
Flynoy N.
2012-05-10
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Cradlepoint MBR95 was easy to set up. Now I can run all my computers, phones, kindles, etc on my wireless broadband USB dongle. Been running about a month and it never drops the service signal.
Date Added: 05/10/2012 by Flynoy N. (Quartzsite, AZ)
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