Cradlepoint MBR1200 Cellular Router
The All Connected Business Series, to service the small to medium office market. The debut product in the series is a new business-class router, the MBR1200 Failsafe Gigabit N Router, to provide high-availability to users of both traditional wired networks and wireless networks using 3G and/or 4G services.
The Cradlepoint MBR1200 is a cellular router that simultaneously supports up to five separate 3G or 4G mobile broadband modems as its internet connectivity. The key purpose of any cellular router is to allow multiple computers access to the internet — via 3G modems like those from Verizon and AT&T, or 4G devices like those from Sprint and Clear — and the MBR1200 is the most versatile router to make that happen.
With its three USB ports, expresscard and pcmcia slots, the MBR1200 officially supports more 3G and 4G modems than any other cellular router, and Cradlepoint stands alone as the manufacturer who adds support for the newest modems in the shortest amount of time — often having support for a modem even before the modem is officially launched by a carrier!
Aside from having the most inputs, the MBR1200 doesn’t hold back when it comes to creating a local area network. The MBR1200 is the first cellular router to offer a built-in four-port ethernet switch that offers not just 10/100 speeds, but also 1000mbp/s LAN connectivity (a.k.a. “gigabit ethernet”). In addition to its gigabit switch, the MBR1200 supports up to 64 wireless clients over 802.11N WiFi (backwards compatible to WiFi B/G) through two internal MIMO antennas or two external high-gain WiFi antennas.
Beyond just being a cellular router, the MBR1200 also features a dedicated ethernet WAN port allowing it to perform as a Cable/DSL/Satellite router… but it doesn’t stop there. The MBR1200 also features the ability to convert LAN port #4 to serve as WAN port #2, allowing for a total of seven different paths to the internet.
To provide connected users the highest level of “internet uptime”, the MBR1200 can failover between ANY of the internet sources, and will even simultaneoulsy provide load balancing across all active internet sources. This ability to quickly switch from a failed service to a backup service means many businesses with unstable internet service will find the MBR1200 hard to live without.
Always Connected
The Cradlepoint MBR1200 is a robust 802.11n router with 3G/4G failover capabilities. Built for home, small business, branch office, temporary and remote enterprise environments seeking to implement continuous, always-on connectivity.
With its failover/failback capability, the MBR1200 automatically switches to a secondary connection (either wired or wireless) when your primary service is interrupted. Once your service is restored, the MBR1200 will automatically failback to the primary connection – keeping your business online with minimal interruption to users.
VPN: Secure and Reliable
The high-performance MBR1200 has the capability to create, manage, and terminate multiple IPSec VPN sessions. It provides up to five concurrent sessions, supporting transfer and tunnel modes and several Hash and Cipher algorithms. These encryption protocols protect your communications from one private network to another from end-to-end.
Enterprise Power – SMB Simple
Powered by WiPipe technology, the MBR1200 router includes many features found in expensive, enterprise-class routers at a fraction of the cost. With minimal setup and maintenance, including Cradlepoint’s pre-installed software; it has “right out of the box” simplicity.
Standard on the MBR1200 are security features such as multiple WiFi encryption modes (WEP and WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise) and built-in firewall, which prevent unauthorized use of your connection. With no additional software to load, you’ll be up and running in minutes.
Specifications
• WiFi Standards: 802.11 b/g/n; “MC-Plug”external antenna ports for optional MBR1200 WiFi antennas (2 included)
• Network Connections: Four (4) 10/100/1000 LAN/WAN configurable ports, One (1) 10/100/1000 WAN (ethernet), three (3) USB 2.0 Modem Ports, One (1) ExpressCard Modem Slot, One 1 (1) PC/PCMCIA Card Slot
• Buttons/Switches: WiFi on/off switch; WPS Button (WiFi Security); Modem Signal Strength; Reset; and Power Switch
• LED Indicators: Power LAN/WAN 1-4, 1G WAN (Wired Network), WLAN (Cellular Network), WPS (WiFi Protected Setup), ExpressCard Modem, PC Card Modem, USB Status 1-3, Signal Strength
• Dimensions: 9″ x 5.1″ x 1.57″
• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, WiFi Alliance
• Operating Temperature: 0-50 degrees celcius
• Power: 12v, 1.5amp input (110v A/C adapter included, 12v D/C cigarette lighter is optional)
Features
General
• Active Load Balancing between all internet sources.
• Failover between any input, Failback to ethernet/WAN.
• LAN Port #4 can be converted for use as 2nd WAN port via web admin.
• Automatic channel scan for best wifi channel
• WiFi client type (Lock to B or G or N, lock to B or G only, allow all)
• Access controls to limit activity by IP address, MAC address, day/time, website name, and website rating (very cool for parents, schools or even kiosk deployment)
• Virtual server settings to easily route specific port activity to servers on LAN side by IP address
• Wifi radio power settings. Useful when you need/want to limit/reduce wifi range
• Online check for latest firmware, straight to firmware update
• Dynamic DNS (DDNS) with support for 10+ different DDNS services
• Email notifications when certain router issues are triggered
• Log submission to a syslog server
• Offline storage of router config (useful when you want to save different settings for different uses)
• 2.412 to 2.484 GHz Frequency Band Operation
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3 and 3u standards
• Supports OFDM and CCK Modulation
• Supports Cable/DSL modems with Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP connections
• Traffic Control and Virtual Server (max 32 servers) and DMZ
• UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) and ALGs Support for Internet applications such as Email, FTP, Gaming, Remote Desktop, Net Meeting, Telnet, and more
• Compatible with HSPA, EVDO, and WiMAX Cellular Network Devices
• Easy Management via HTTP and Remote Management via HTTP and SNMP
• Flash Memory for Firmware Upgrade, Save/Restore Settings
• Full Integration with WiPIPE Manager (optional managed services from Cradlepoint)
VPN Information
• Create, manage, and terminate up to 5 IPSec VPN sessions
• Supported VPN Implementations: MBR1×00 to MBR1×00, MBR1×00 to Cisco/Linksys routers, MBR1×00 to Linux Systems
• Tunnel (default) and Transfer (aka Transport) modes
• Hash Algorithms (hardware accelerated) – MD5, SHA128, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512
• Cypher Algorithms (hardware accelerated) – AE2, 3DES, DES
• Keying – automatic using IKE 1.0 or Manual
• Authentication Method: Pre-shared Key
• Full Integration with WiPIPE Manager (optional managed services from Cradlepoint)
Security
• Optional MBR1200 Security Enclosure ensures your modems stay where you put them
• Firewall features Network Address Translation (NAT) and Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) which prevents against DoS attacks
• Access control available in encryption and open modes, as well as password protected Internet Access to prevent unauthorized usage
• Provides additional security of Enable/Disable SSID and Internet Access Control (Services, URL, and MAC Filtering)
• Supports multiple concurrent IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP VPN Pass-Through Sessions
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 (Personal and Enterprise) Wireless Security Modes
Company Profile
Cradlepoint is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of 3G/4G mobile broadband network solutions, serving business and consumer markets. The company engineers and produces cellular routers, portable hotspots, docking cradles and software platforms that facilitate secure mobile computing. Cradlepoint’s unique WiPipe™ technology provides access and traffic management that improves the security and quality of the online mobile experience and supports new revenue streams for network providers. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho Cradlepoint maintains sales offices in Montana, Florida, Kansas and Texas.
Conclusion
The MBR1200 ships with a 110v A/C Power Adapter (12V, 1.5A output), CAT5 Ethernet Cable (5 ft), Mounting Hardware, Quick Start Guide, and Accessory Guide. An optional ‘Security Cover’ is available that covers modems to prevent theft. Optional high-gain WiFi antennas are available to extend the wireless range to and from the router. Optional 12v cigarette lighter adapter allows for use in vehicles.
The MBR1200 is arguably the MOST versatile a 3G/4G cellular router on the market today.
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