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CRADLEPOINT IBR600 | USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 3.3.0

Preface
CradlePoint reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content thereof without obligation to
notify any person or organization of any revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions
Revision

Date

Description

Author

1.0

Sept. 13, 2011

Initial release for Firmware version 3.3.0

Jeremy Cramer

Trademarks
CradlePoint and the CradlePoint logo are registered trademarks of CradlePoint, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Copyright © 2011 by CradlePoint, Inc.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written consent
by CradlePoint, Inc.

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Table of Contents
1

INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 3
1.1
1.2
1.3

BASIC SETUP ...................................................................... 14
CONNECT TO A COMPUTER OR OTHER DEVICE .......................... 15
COMMON PROBLEMS .......................................................... 18
ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN ....................................................... 20
GETTING STARTED – FIRST TIME SETUP................................... 22
QUICK LINKS ...................................................................... 26
BASIC MODE VS. ADVANCED MODE ....................................... 27
NETWORK SETTINGS VS. INTERNET ......................................... 28

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

CLIENT LIST........................................................................ 30
DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 32
GPS ................................................................................. 35
GRE TUNNELS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)................................ 36

CONTENT FILTERING ............................................................ 45
DHCP SERVER (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ............................... 48
DNS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)............................................. 49
FIREWALL (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ...................................... 52
MAC FILTER ...................................................................... 57
ROUTING (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ....................................... 58
WIFI / LOCAL NETWORKS .................................................... 59
WIPIPE QOS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) .................................. 75

INTERNET ........................................................................ 79
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8

STATUS ........................................................................... 29

INTERNET CONNECTIONS ...................................................... 37
STATISTICS......................................................................... 41
SYSTEM LOGS..................................................................... 42
VPN TUNNELS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ............................... 43

NETWORK SETTINGS ....................................................... 44
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8

PORTS, LEDS, AND SWITCHES ................................................. 7
MOUNTING BRACKET .......................................................... 11

WEB INTERFACE -- ESSENTIALS ........................................ 19
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

QUICK START .................................................................. 14
3.1
3.2
3.3

PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................. 3
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................................................... 3
IBR600 OVERVIEW .............................................................. 3

HARDWARE OVERVIEW .................................................... 6
2.1
2.2

5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8

CONNECTION MANAGER ...................................................... 80
DATA USAGE (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ................................. 83
ETHERNET MANAGER .......................................................... 88
GRE TUNNELS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY)................................ 90
LOAD BALANCE (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ............................... 93
MODEM SETTINGS .............................................................. 94
VPN TUNNELS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ............................. 100
WIFI AS WAN SETTINGS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ................ 110

SYSTEM SETTINGS ......................................................... 113
8.1

ADMINISTRATION ............................................................. 114

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8.2 DEVICE ALERTS (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ............................. 121
8.3 GPIO CONNECTOR ........................................................... 123
8.4 HOTSPOT SERVICES (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ....................... 125
8.5 MANAGED SERVICES (ADVANCED MODE ONLY) ASK YOUR
CRADLEPOINT SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILS ........... 129
8.6 SYSTEM CONTROL ............................................................. 130
8.7 SYSTEM SOFTWARE ........................................................... 131
9

GLOSSARY..................................................................... 132

10 APPENDIX ................................................................... 146
10.1
10.2

PRODUCT INFORMATION AND SAFETY GUIDE ....................... 146
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 149

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
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CradlePoint COR: Integrated Broadband Router (IBR600) with embedded high-speed 3G EV-DO rev A modem
Two external 3G EV-DO modem antennas
AC power adapter (12V, 1.5A)
Two 2.4 GHz High Performance 802.11n WiFi Antennas
Mounting Hardware
Quick Start Guide

1.2 System Requirements
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At least one internet source: an active subscription for the embedded 3G EV-DO modem; an Ethernet-based
modem; or WiFi as WAN
Windows 2000/XP/7, Mac OS X, or Linux computer (with WiFi adapter for WiFi functionality)
Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher, Firefox v2.0 or higher, Safari v1.0 or higher

1.3 IBR600 Overview
COR: THE HEART OF YOUR M2M NETWORK
 For use in business critical high-availability installations such as ATMs, Kiosks, Surveillance, Vehicles, etc. that
require 24x7 connectivity
 Increase your network availability with WiPipe™-powered automatic failover/failback internal functionality
 Supports both wireless and wired Internet connections (two Ethernet ports for either LAN/LAN or WAN/LAN)
 Secure IPSec VPN (5 concurrent sessions maximum)
 Wireless 2x2 MIMO ―N‖ WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
 Create a customized Hotspot with our captive portal feature (include Terms of Service, advertisements, etc.)
 Centralize the administration and monitoring of distributed routers using WiPipe Central.

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ENHANCED WIFI
 500+ feet of WiFi Range
 Wireless ―N‖ WiFi (802.11n, legacy 802.11b/g, 2x2 MIMO antenna system)
 Enhanced performance around walls and other obstructions
 2.4 GHz WiFi broadcast
 Maximum security with both Public and Private networks
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
 2x2 MIMO antenna system, removable external antennas, dual SSIDs
 Standardized platform and centralized remote management
 Built-in GPS
 IP passthrough
 Up to 5 concurrent VPN endpoint sessions
 Compatible with Cisco, Juniper, 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
 Virtual LAN capabilities
 Data Usage section that allows users to track and manage modem use relative to data plans
 NAT-less routing
 VPN NAT traversal
The CradlePoint IBR600E is a highly-featured, compact and robust router designed for deployment in critical business
and enterprise applications that require 24x7 connectivity via Ethernet and/or WiFi. The router features a built-in highspeed 3G EV-DO modem as well as support for wired networks such as DSL or Cable. With its compact size, sleek metal
case and mounting bracket, and external Cellular and WiFi antennas the IBR600E is ideal for use in high-availability
portable or fixed applications (ATM, kiosk, surveillance, vehicle). With failover/failback capability, the IBR600E supports
both wired and wireless internet.
The router increases internet availability and business continuity by detecting network failures and seamlessly switching
over to the other network(s). It is also ideal for deployment as a primary connection solution where wired internet is not

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available. The IBR600E provides secure and reliable VPN functionality, allowing users to create, manage and terminate
up to 5 concurrent IPSec VPN sessions. It allows for secure access to company networks for enterprise applications and
provides a secure way to transmit sensitive data to and from a remote site.
1.3.1 Captive Portal
The Captive Portal solution provided by CradlePoint routers enables businesses to provide their customers with a public
WiFi hotspot with access controls. The controls can be as simple as requiring acceptance of a Terms of Service
agreement, while Advanced features allow administrators to control and monitor usage, require login, direct users to
specific web pages, provide revenue through services fees or paid advertising, and more.
1.3.2 WiPipe Central
CradlePoint‘s cloud-based router management service allows for remote monitoring, configuration, and firmware updates
of deployed routers like the IBR600. WiPipe Central drastically simplifies router administration for businesses using
multiple routers. WiPipe Central can be purchased separately at http://cradlepoint.com/support/wipipe-central.

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2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW

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2.1 Ports, LEDs, and Switches

WiFi Antennas: The IBR600 comes with two 2.4 GHz WiFi antennas (Reverse SMA).
These antennas are simple to attach and adjust for maximum WiFi broadcast.
Power 12VDC: The power connector includes two pins for power and two pins for GPIO
(General Purpose Input/Output) functionality. The included power adapter, however,
only connects to the power pins. You will need a separate adapter for GPIO
functionality.

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Reset: You can return your router to factory default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button. This button is
recessed, so it requires a pointed object such as a paper clip to press. Press and hold for 10 seconds to initiate reset.
Ethernet Ports: By default, the IBR600 has one WAN (Wide Area Network—your internet source) port and one LAN
(Local Area Network) port. Each of these ports can be reconfigured, however, if you need two LAN or two WAN Ethernet
ports.
Ethernet LED:
 Solid Green – connected
 Blinking Green – data transfer activity
Micro USB: This port can be used to attach a direct firmware upgrade to enable manual firmware upgrades if necessary.

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Modem Antennas: The IBR600 comes with two modem antennas to enhance reception for the embedded modem.
These antennas are simple to attach and adjust.
Power On/Off:
 I = On
 O = Off
Power LED:
 Blue = On
 No light = Off

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WiFi LED:
 Green = On and operating normally
 No light = Off
Modem LED:
 Green = On and operating normally
 Blinking Green = Connecting
 Amber = Not available (idle, for example)
 Blinking Amber = Cellular data connection error
 No light = Off
Additional LED Indications:
Factory reset button detected

WiFi and modem LEDs blink amber
twice

Error during USB firmware
upgrade

WiFi and modem LEDs blink red

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2.2 Mounting Bracket

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2.2.1

Attaching the IBR600 to the Mounting Bracket
1) Attach the bracket to the wall or other surface with screws.
NOTE: Screws are not provided because the type of screw required
depends on the mounting surface.

2) Place the router‘s edge
against the bottom of the
bracket.
3) Press the router down
firmly, then push it inside
the bracket. It should
latch.

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2.2.2

Removing the IBR600 from the Mounting Bracket

From the top of the bracket, press down firmly on the router using your thumb(s) and pull the device out.

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3 QUICK START
3.1 Basic Setup
1. Attach the WiFi (right) and
modem antennas.

2. Plug the power supply into
an electrical outlet and
connect it to the IBR600.

3. Make sure the power is
switched on.

O = OFF I = ON

3.1.1 Activate Your Modem
A wireless broadband data plan must be added to your IBR600. Wireless broadband data plans are available from
wireless carriers such as Sprint and Verizon. A new line of service can be added or a data plan can be transferred from an
existing account. You will need the ESN number from your product label on your router to add or transfer a line of service.
After adding a data plan to the modem, the modem may need to be activated. To activate the modem:
1. Log in to the IBR600 administration pages (see Accessing the Administration Pages).
2. Select Internet from the top navigation bar and Modem Settings from the dropdown menu (Internet → Modem
Settings).
3. Find and select the CradlePoint modem.
4. Click Update/Activate.
5. Click Activate in the popup.

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3.2 Connect to a Computer or other Device
3.2.1

Wireless Network Connection

1) Find the network. On a WiFi-enabled computer or
device, open the window or dropdown menu that allows
you to access wireless networks. The IBR600 network
will appear on the list: select this network.
2) Log in. You will need to input the Default Password
when prompted. The Default Password is provided on
the product label found on the bottom of your router
(this password is the last eight digits of the router‘s MAC
address, which can be found on the product box or on
the product label).
NOTE: If more than one IBR600 wireless router is visible, you can find the correct unit by
checking for its SSID (service set identifier; the unique name of the local network). The default
SSID of the primary network has the form IBR600-xxx, where ―xxx‖ is the last 3 digits of the
router‘s MAC address.

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3.2.2

Accessing the Administration Pages

For most users the IBR600 Router can be
used immediately without any special
configuration changes. If you would like to
change your network name or password or
configure any of the advanced features of the
IBR600, you will need to log in to the
administration pages:
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Access your router‘s Administrator
Login screen by opening a web
browser window and typing ―cp/‖ (your
router‘s default hostname) or the IP
address ―192.168.0.1‖ into the address
bar.
Enter your Default Password. This
password can be found on the bottom
of the IBR600. Then click the LOGIN button.
When you log in for the first time, you will be automatically directed to the First Time Setup Wizard. Follow the
instructions given with the Wizard or see Getting Started – First Time Setup for more information about using the
First Time Setup Wizard.

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3.2.3

Connect to the Internet

If you used the First Time Setup Wizard, you might
have changed the ―WiFi Network Name‖ or the
―Security Mode‖ password. If so, you will need to
reconnect your device(s) to the IBR600 network.
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Find the network. Look for your new
personalized network name (or the default
SSID of the form ―IBR600-xxx‖).
Log in using your new personalized WiFi
security password (or the Default Password
found the bottom of the router).

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Your network should now be up and running, and
users who have the security password can access the
network on WiFi-enabled devices.

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3.3 Common Problems
Please visit CradlePoint Knowledgebase at http://knowledgebase.cradlepoint.com/ for more help and answers to your
other questions.
3.3.1

You are Connected to the Router but Cannot Connect to the Internet

Make sure that you have an active data plan and that your modem has been activated. A wireless broadband data plan
must be added to your IBR600. Wireless broadband data plans are available from wireless carriers such as Sprint and
Verizon. A new line of service can be added or a data plan can be transferred from an existing account. You will need the
ESN number from your product label on your router to add or transfer a line of service.
After adding a data plan to the modem, you must activate the modem:
1. Log in to the IBR600 administration pages (see Accessing the Administration Pages).
2. Select Internet from the top navigation bar and Modem Settings from the dropdown menu (Internet → Modem
Settings).
3. Find and select the CradlePoint modem.
4. Click Update/Activate.
5. Click Activate in the popup.
Finally, if you have an active data plan and you have already activated your modem, you may be out of range of your
service provider. Check your signal strength in the Internet section of the Dashboard (Status → Dashboard). If you have
a weak signal in your location, contact your service provider.
If you are still not online after activating the modem, call CradlePoint Technical Support for further assistance.

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4 WEB INTERFACE -- ESSENTIALS
The IBR600 has a Web interface for configuration and administration of all features. The interface is organized with a
button for toggling between Basic Mode and Advanced Mode and 5 tabs at the top of the screen:
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Getting Started
Status
Network Settings
Internet
System Settings

Web Interface – Essentials contains the following sections to help you more quickly and easy navigate these
administration pages:
4.1 Administrator Login
4.2 Getting Started – First Time Setup
4.3 Quick Links
4.4 Basic Mode vs. Advanced Mode
4.5 Network Settings vs. Internet

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4.1 Administrator Login
To access the administration pages, open a Web browser and type the hostname ―cp/‖ or IP address ―http://192.168.0.1‖
into the address bar. The Administrator Login page will appear.

Log in using your administrator password. Initially, this password can be found on the bottom of the IBR600 unit as the
Default Password. This password is also the last eight digits of the unit‘s MAC address.

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You may have changed the administrator password during initial setup using the First Time Setup Wizard. Log in using
your personalized administrator password.
If you have forgotten your personalized password, you can reset the IBR600 to factory defaults. When you reset the
router, the administrator password will revert back to the Default Password. Press and hold the reset button on the
router unit until the lights flash (Approximately 10-15 seconds). You can then log in using the Default Password (found
on the bottom of your router).
4.1.1

Router Details

The Administrator Login page includes a section that shows the following Router Details:
 Model Number: IBR600
 WiFi Status: The number of clients.
 WiFi Channel: The channel number.
 WiFi Network: The name of the main network.
 Guest WiFi Network: ―Disabled‖ or, if enabled, the name of the guest network.
 Internet Connection: Connected/Disconnected

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4.2 Getting Started – First Time Setup
The First Time Setup Wizard will help you customize the name of your wireless network, change passwords to
something you choose, and establish an optimal WiFi security mode. The IBR600 comes out of the box with a unique
password at WPA1/WPA2 WiFi security level.
1) Open a browser window and type ―cp/‖ or
―192.168.0.1‖ into the address bar. Press
enter/return.
2) When prompted for your password, type the eight
character Default Password found on the product
label on the bottom of the IBR600 (this is also the
last 8 digits of the router‘s MAC address).
3) When you log in for the first time, you will be
automatically directed to the FIRST TIME SETUP
WIZARD. (Otherwise, go to Getting Started → First
Time Setup).
4) CradlePoint recommends that you change the
router‘s ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD, which is
used to log in to the administration pages. The
administrator password is separate from the WiFi
security password, although initially the Default Password is used for both.
5) You can select your TIME ZONE from a dropdown list. (This may be necessary to properly show time in your router
log, but typically your router will automatically determine your time zone through your browser.) Click NEXT.

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6) CradlePoint recommends that you customize your
WiFi Network Name. Type in your personalized
Network name here. You can also enable the Guest
Network feature (for more configuration options, see
Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks and
the Wireless (WiFi) Network Settings section of this
manual).
Choose the WIFI SECURITY MODE that best fits
your needs:
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BEST (WPA2): Select this option if your
wireless adapters support WPA2-only mode.
This will connect to most new devices and is
the most secure, but may not connect to older
devices or some handheld devices such as a
PSP.
GOOD (WPA1 & WPA2): Select this option if
your wireless adapters support WPA or
WPA2. This is the most compatible with
modern devices and PCs.
POOR (WEP): Select this option if your
wireless adapters only support WEP. This should only be used if a legacy device that only supports WEP will be
connected to the router. WEP is insecure and obsolete and is only supported in the router for legacy reasons.
The router cannot use 802.11n modes if WEP is enabled; WiFi performance and range will be limited.
NONE (OPEN): Select this option if you do not want to activate any security features.

CradlePoint recommends BEST (WPA2) WiFi security. Try this option first and switch only if you have a device that
is incompatible with WPA2.

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Choose a personalized WPA PASSWORD or WEP KEY. This password will be used to connect devices to the
router‘s WiFi broadcast once the security settings have been saved.
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WPA Password: The WPA Password must be between 8 and 64 characters long. A combination of upper and
lower case letters along with numbers and special characters is recommended to prevent hackers from gaining
access to your network.
WEP Key: A WEP Key must be either a hexadecimal value of 5 or 13 characters or a text value of 10 or 26
characters.

Click NEXT.

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7) Review the details and record your wireless
network name, administrative password,
and WPA password (or WEP key). Move
your mouse over the passwords to
selectively reveal each password.
Please record these settings for future
access. You may need this information to
configure other wireless devices.
NOTE: If you are currently using the IBR600 WiFi
network, reconnect your devices to the network
using the new wireless network name and security
password.

Click APPLY to save the settings and
update them to your router.

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4.3 Quick Links
The CradlePoint logo in the upper left-hand corner of all the administration pages is a link
to the Dashboard (Status → Dashboard), which displays fundamental information about
the router.
The black bar across the top provides quick access to important information and controls.

Internet Connection This links to the Connection
Manager (Internet → Connection Manager) where you
can manage your internet sources.

WiFi Clients Click to view a signal strength indicator for
your network, ―WiFi Connection Strength‖.

Click on the image of four signal bars to open a
―Modem Connection Quality‖ popup window that
shows the strength of your internet signal.

Logout Click to log out of the administration pages.

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4.4 Basic Mode vs. Advanced Mode
For less complex uses, the IBR600 can be controlled within Basic Mode. Clicking on the Basic Mode button switches the
complete Web interface to Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode provides several additional features.
The following chart shows the complete list of features found in Basic Mode and found exclusively in Advanced Mode:

Basic Mode

Getting Started

Status

Network Settings

Internet

System Settings

First Time Setup

Client List

Content Filtering

Administration

WiFi Protected
Setup

Dashboard

MAC Filter

Connection
Manager

GPS

WiFi / Local
Networks

Data Usage

System Control

Ethernet Settings

System Software

Internet
Connections

GPIO Connector

Modem Settings

Statistics
System Logs
Advanced
Mode
(also
includes all
options in
Basic Mode)

GRE Tunnels

DHCP Server

GRE Tunnels

Device Alerts

VPN Tunnels

DNS

Load Balance

Hotspot Services

Firewall

VPN Tunnels

Managed Services

Routing

WiFi as WAN
Settings

WiPipe QoS

Since Advanced Mode includes all features found in both modes, ALL REMAINING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS

MANUAL WILL ASSUME YOU ARE IN ADVANCED MODE.
If an expected feature is missing from the user interface, be sure to check that you are using Advanced Mode.

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4.5 Network Settings vs. Internet
When using the Web interface, it will be important to pay attention to the difference between the internet source for your
IBR600 and the network created by the IBR600. The “Internet” tab broadly refers to the router‘s source of internet, while
the “Network Settings” tab broadly refers to the network created by the router.
The following chart highlights this difference:
Network Settings tab

Internet tab

Internet ―output‖

Internet ―input‖

Network created by IBR600

Source for IBR600

LAN (Local Area Network)

WAN (Wide Area Network)

Examples:
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If you want to change the content filtering settings for the network created by the IBR600, go to the Network
Settings tab.
If you have multiple internet sources—such as the embedded modem and an Ethernet connection—for which you
would like to set priority levels, go to the Internet tab.

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5 STATUS
The Status tab displays information—no adjustments can be made from within these pages. It provides access to 8
submenu options:
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Client List
Dashboard
GPS
GRE Tunnels
Internet Connections
Statistics
System Logs
VPN Tunnels

(GRE Tunnels and VPN Tunnels:
Advanced Mode only)

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5.1 Client List
The Client List displays the specifications of each
device connected to your router, including
Wireless and Wired clients.
Wireless Clients. For each device using a wireless
connection to your IBR600, the following
information is displayed: Hostname, IP, MAC,
Connection, and Time Online.
Wired Clients. For each device using a wired
connection to your IBR600, the following
information is displayed: Hostname, IP, and MAC.
Hostname: The name by which each computer or device in a network is known.
IP: The ―IP address,‖ or ―Internet Protocol address,‖ specifies a location for each device.
MAC: This is the "MAC address", a factory-assigned identifier used to identify a specific attached computer or device.
Connection: Summary of the wireless connection. For example: 802.11n, 20 MHz, 130 Mbps, -26 dBm
 802.11n: The transmission standard being used by the client. Possible values include 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g,
and 802.11n. 802.11n is the newest and best standard, but some older devices may not support it.
 20 MHz: This is the channel width that defines the theoretical data rate (in megahertz) that the attached computer
or device can send to or receive from the router. The channel width is set in Network Settings → WiFi / Local
Networks. Typically this will be 20 MHz, but 40 MHz is possible if the router is set to use two adjacent 20 MHz
channels. A wider channel can mean better performance, but not if there is too much interference. Even if you set
the channel width to 40 MHz, the router may still fall back to 20 MHz if it encounters too much interference.
 130 Mbps: The transmit rate (in megabits per second) currently used to transmit packets from the router to the
client. This rate changes automatically to match environmental conditions. Distance from the router, interference,
etc can impact this value. Higher values indicate better performance. Devices can still function in the network with
as little as 1 Mbps.

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-26 dBm: A relative measure of wireless signal quality (decibels relative to one milliwatt). This expresses
theoretical best quality. The value is given as a negative exponent: -20 is a very good value while -80 is relatively
poor. Signal quality can be reduced by distance, by interference from other radio-frequency sources (such as
cordless telephones or neighboring wireless networks), and by obstacles between the router and the wireless
device.

Time Online: Simply the amount of time the device has been connected to the router.

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5.2 Dashboard
The Dashboard shows fundamental information about your router, divided into the following basic categories:
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Router Information
Internet
Local Networks
WiFi Networks

For more in-depth information and/or
configuration options, click on the Detailed Info
link beside the category title. For each
category, this links to:
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Router Information: System Settings →
Administration

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Internet: Internet → Connection Manager

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Local Networks: Network Settings → WiFi
/ Local Networks

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WiFi Networks: Network Settings → WiFi
/ Local Networks

After the initial setup of the router, every time you log in you will automatically be directed
to this Dashboard. Also, you can click on the CradlePoint logo in the upper left-hand
corner to return to the Dashboard from any page.

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Router Information: “Detailed Info‖ links to System Settings → Administration.
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Product: IBR600
Serial: The product serial number.
Firmware: Gives the number of the current firmware version.
Build Date: Year-month-day-hours-minutes-seconds for the most recent firmware upgrade.
CPU Usage: Expressed as a percentage.
Up Time: Total time for current session.
Clock: Current local date and time.

To check for Firmware upgrades, see System Settings → System Software.
Internet: “Detailed Info‖ links to Internet → Connection Manager.
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State: Connected/Disconnected
Signal Strength: Expressed as a percentage. (Signal Strength is not included if Ethernet is the WAN type.)
WAN Type: Ethernet, Modem, or WiFi as WAN.
Connected Time: The time the current Internet source (WAN) has been connected.
IP Address
Gateway
DNS Servers

For general configuration options, see Internet → Connection Manager. For more in-depth Internet source
configuration options see the appropriate settings page for your WAN type.
 Internet → Ethernet Settings
 Internet → Modem Settings
 Internet → WiFi as WAN Settings
The IP address and gateway describe your active WAN source.
For DNS server configuration options, see Network Settings → DNS.

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Local Networks: “Detailed Info‖ links to Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks.
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Clients: The number of current clients.

For each network, the following information is displayed:

 Network Name: IP Address/Netmask
o Route Mode: NAT (Network Address Translation), Standard (NAT-less), Hotspot, or Disabled.
o Access: Admin Access, LAN Isolation, UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), and/or DHCP.
To configure a network, see Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks.
WiFi Networks: “Detailed Info‖ links to Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks.
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WiFi Radio: Channel: 1-11. Transmit Power (Expressed as a percentage).

For each WiFi network, the following information is displayed:

 SSID: Service Set Identifier—an identifier or name for a wireless network.
o Security: WPA2/WPA1/WEP Personal/Enterprise or Open; Isolated Clients
o Network: The name of the local network.
To configure WiFi network settings see Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks.

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5.3 GPS
If GPS support is enabled and the embedded
modem is connected, this page will show a
graphical view of your router's location. See the
GPS section in System Settings →
Administration to enable GPS support.
GPS information is only displayed if the modem has
sufficient GPS signal strength. Make sure the
modem is in an area where it can receive a signal
from the GPS satellites.

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5.4 GRE Tunnels (Advanced Mode only)
View the status of configured GRE Tunnels. To set up or edit a GRE tunnel, go to Internet → GRE Tunnels.
Included information:
 Name
 Status
 Transmit (packets/bytes)
 Receive (packets/bytes)

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5.5 Internet Connections
The Internet Connections submenu option provides a list of attached WAN devices used as the internet source for the
IBR600. Select one of these devices to see detailed information about that particular device.

For each type of device, different information will be included in the Device Information section. Possible devices
include:
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Ethernet
WiFi
EVDO Modem (embedded modem)

Depending on the device, possible information will be in the following sections: Diagnostics, General Information, IP
Information, and Statistics. For modems, the Diagnostics section provides specific information about how the modem is
communicating with its carrier.

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5.5.1

Ethernet

Diagnostics
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Connection State (connected, idle,
etc.)

General Information
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Protocol Ethernet Static
Product Built-in Ethernet
Type Ethernet
Port
Unique Identifier

Statistics
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Outgoing Bits/Second
Incoming Bits/Second
Incoming Bytes
Outgoing Bytes

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5.5.2

WiFi as WAN

Diagnostics
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Connection State (connected, idle,
etc.)

General Information
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Product Wireless As WAN
Unique Identifier
Type wwan

IP Information
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Netmask
IP Address
Gateway

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5.5.3

EVDO Modem (embedded modem)

Diagnostics
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Signal Strength (dBm)
PRL Version
Service Display 1xEV-DO,1X
Carrier Status UP or DOWN
Connection Type CDMA
Connection State (connected, idle, etc.)
Connection Uptime

General Information
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Product EVDO Modem
Protocol PPP
Unique Identifier
ESN/IMEI
Model MC100E-VZ
Type modem
Port 1
Manufacturer CradlePoint Inc.

IP Information
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Netmask
IP Address
Gateway

Statistics
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Outgoing Bits/Second
Incoming Bits/Second
Incoming Bytes
Outgoing Bytes

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5.6 Statistics
The Statistics submenu option displays basic
traffic statistics for both LAN and WAN
connections, separating Outgoing Traffic and
Incoming Traffic.
Data Rate: A measure of the amount of
information that is currently being sent or
received through the network.
Data: A measure of the total amount of
information that has been sent or received.
Packets: The number of network packets that
have been sent or received.
Errors: The number of network packets that
failed to be sent or received.
NOTE: Data, Packets, and Errors statistics include only
the numbers since the router was most recently turned
on or reset, not lifetime for the router.

Reset All: Press this button to zero all
statistics. Counting restarts immediately.
Reminder: LAN vs. WAN
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LAN, or Local Area Network, is the network you have created through the IBR600.
WAN, or Wide Area Network, is the internet source the IBR600 is using to create a new LAN. Possible WAN
sources include: Ethernet, the embedded modem, or WiFi as WAN.

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5.7 System Logs
The router automatically logs (records) events of
possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not
enough internal memory for all events, logs of older
events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are
retained. The log options allow you to filter the router
logs so you can easily find relevant messages. This
router also has external Syslog Server support so
you can send the log files to a computer on your
network that is running a Syslog utility.
Auto Update: The logs automatically refresh
whenever the router creates a new message.
Update: Click to check for new router messages.
Save log to a file: This will open a dialog in your
browser that will allow you to save the router's log to
your computer.
Search: Enter keywords to find specific events.
Level: Select/Deselect from the following levels to
filter messages by priority.
 Critical
 Error
 Warning
 Info
NOTE: The logs are erased whenever the router is rebooted or loses power.

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5.8 VPN Tunnels (Advanced Mode only)
View the status of configured VPN tunnels. To set up or edit a VPN tunnel, go to Internet → VPN Tunnels.
Included information:
 Name
 Connections
 Status
 Protocols
 Transferred
 Direction
 Time Online

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6 NETWORK SETTINGS
The Network Settings tab provides access to 8 submenu options for administering the following functions/tasks. These
functions are all related to controlling the LAN (Local Area Network), the network you set up with the IBR600.
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Content Filtering
DHCP Server
DNS
Firewall
MAC Filter
Routing
WiFi / Local Networks
WiPipe QoS

(DHCP Server, DNS, Firewall,
Routing, and WiPipe QoS:
Advanced Mode only)

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6.1 Content Filtering
You have two main options for filtering
content in a network created through your
IBR600.
1) Domain / URL Filter Rules: Create a
list of websites that will be either
disallowed (facebook.com, for
example) or allowed exclusively (your
company‘s website, for example).
2) OpenDNS Content Filtering: Allows
several options for filtering rules.
To create Domain / URL Filter Rules, simply input one or more website domain names or URLs. By default, these
websites will be disallowed as part of a Blacklist. You can change this to a Whitelist to exclusively allow these sites.
Enable Whitelist: Domain / URL filters allow you to block access from your network to any external domain or website.
Enabling this as a Whitelist will allow access to only those sites in the list.

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6.1.1 OpenDNS
OpenDNS is a service that protects you
online by filtering websites. OpenDNS
protects you from phishing websites and
URL typos once you select a filtering level.
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None: Disables Web filtering that
uses OpenDNS,
Minimal: Filters phishing and URL
typos.
Good: Filters any Web site containing
pornography and enables typo and
phishing redirection.
Better: Filters more nudity, sexuality,
and tasteless content.
Best: Filters more nudity, sexuality,
and tasteless content. Selecting ―Best‖ will filter all content that is deemed adult content by OpenDNS.
Custom: Custom OpenDNS settings. See below for more information.

In addition to the standard filtering levels,
you have the following options for filter
control:
Custom OpenDNS: To use the Custom
OpenDNS setting you need to first create an
OpenDNS account. You can create an
account at OpenDNS and click on the
―Create Account‖ link. Follow the onscreen
instructions to create an account.
Once you have an OpenDNS account, enter your account information in order to use your Custom OpenDNS settings.
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OpenDNS network. In order for Custom settings to work you need to login to DNS-O-MATIC using your OpenDNS
credentials and "Add A Service" for the network specified above.
Enable OpenDNS ISP Filter Bypass Algorithm: It is possible that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses the port that
OpenDNS is configured to access, port 53, which will prevent OpenDNS filtering. If OpenDNS does not appear to be
working correctly, enabling this will attempt to bypass those ports when using an OpenDNS content filtering level.

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6.2 DHCP Server (Advanced Mode only)
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The built-in DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to
the computers and other devices on each local area network (LAN). In this section you can view a list of assigned IP
addresses and reserve IP addresses for particular devices.
Active Leases: A list of devices that have
been provided DHCP leases. The DHCP
server automatically assigns these leases.
This list will not include any devices that
have static IP addresses on the network.
Reservations: This option lets you reserve
IP addresses; you can assign the same IP
address to the network device with the
specified MAC address any time it requests
an IP address. This is almost the same as
when a device has a static IP address except that the device must still request an IP address from the router. The router
will provide the device the same IP address every time. DHCP Reservations are helpful for server computers on the local
network that are hosting applications such as Web and FTP. Servers on your network should either use a static IP
address or a reservation.
While you have the option to manually input the information to reserve an IP address (Hostname, Hardware Addr, IP
Addr), it is much simpler to select a device under the Active Leases section and click ―Reserve.‖ The selected device‘s
information will automatically be added under Reservations.

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6.3 DNS (Advanced Mode only)
DNS, or Domain Name System, is a naming system that translates between domain names (www.cradlepoint.com, for
example) and internet IP addresses (206.207.82.197). A DNS server acts as an internet phone book, translating between
names that make sense to people and the more complex numerical identifiers. The DNS page for the IBR600 has these
distinct functions:
 DNS Settings: By default your router is set to automatically acquire DNS servers through your internet provider
(Automatic). DNS Settings allows you to specify DNS servers of your choosing instead (Static).
 Dynamic DNS Configuration: Allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, etc.) using a domain name that you have
purchased (www.yourname.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address.
 Known Hosts Configuration: Allows you to map a name (printer, scanner, laptop, etc.) to an IP address of a
device on the network.
6.3.1

DNS Settings

You have the option to choose specific DNS
servers for your network instead of using the DNS
servers assigned by your internet provider. The
default DNS servers are usually adequate. You
may want to assign DNS servers if the default
DNS servers are performing poorly, if you want
WiFi clients to access DNS servers that you use for customized addressing, or if you have a local DNS server on your
network.
Automatic Config: Automatic or Static (default: Automatic). Switching to ―Static‖ enables you to set specific DNS servers
in the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields.
Primary DNS and Secondary DNS: If you choose to specify your DNS servers, then enter the IP addresses of the
servers you want as your primary and secondary DNS servers in these fields. For example, Google Public DNS servers
have the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 while 4.2.2.2 and 4.2.2.3 are servers from Level 3 Communications.

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6.3.2 Dynamic DNS Configuration
The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, etc.) using a domain name that you have purchased
(www.yourname.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign
dynamic (changing) IP addresses. When you use a Dynamic DNS service provider, you can enter your host name to
connect to your server, no matter what your IP address is.
Enable Dynamic DNS Service: Enable this
option only if you have purchased your own
domain name and registered with a Dynamic
DNS service provider.
Server Type. Select a Dynamic DNS service
provider from the pull-down list:
 www.DynDNS.org
 www.DNSomatic.com
 www.ChangeIP.com
 www.NO-IP.com
 Custom Server (DynDNS clone)
Custom Server Address. Only available if you
select Custom Server from the Server Address
dropdown list. Enter your custom dynamic DNS
server address here. The server must support
the Dynamic DNS protocol. See
www.dyndns.org for details. Example:
myserver.mydomain.net.
Host name: Enter your host name, fully qualified. For example: myhost.mydomain.net.
User name: Enter the user name or key provided by the Dynamic DNS service provider. If the Dynamic DNS provider
supplies only a key, enter that key for both the User name and Password fields.
Password: Enter the password or key provided by the Dynamic DNS service provider.

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6.3.3 Advanced Dynamic DNS Settings
Update period (hours). (Default: 576.) The time between periodic updates to the Dynamic DNS if your dynamic IP
address has not changed. The timeout period is entered in hours so valid values are from 1 to 8760.
Override External IP. The external IP is usually configured automatically during connection. However, in situations where
the unit is within a private network behind a firewall or router, the network's external IP address will have to be manually
configured in this field.
You may find out what your external IP address is by going to http://myip.dnsomatic.com/ in a web browser.
6.3.4

Known Hosts Configuration

The Known Hosts Configuration feature allows
you to map a name (printer, scanner, laptop, etc.)
to an IP address of a device on the network. This
assigns a new hostname that can be used to
conveniently identify a device within the network,
such as an office printer.
Click Add to name a device in your network.
Fill in the following fields:
 Hostname: Choose a name that is meaningful to you. No
spaces are allowed in this field.
 IP address: The address of the device within your
network.
EXAMPLE: a personal laptop with IP address 192.168.0.164 could be
assigned the name ―MyLaptop‖.

Since the assigned name is mapped to an IP address, the
device‘s IP address should not change. To ensure that the device keeps the same IP address, go to the ―Reservations‖
section under Network Settings → DHCP Server and reserve the IP address for the device.

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6.4 Firewall (Advanced Mode only)
The router automatically provides a firewall. Unless you configure the router to the contrary, the router does not respond
to unsolicited incoming requests on any port, thereby making your LAN invisible to cyber attackers.
However, some network applications cannot run with a tight firewall. Those applications need to selectively open ports in
the firewall to function correctly. The options on this page control ways of opening the firewall to address the needs of
specific types of applications.
6.4.1

Port Forwarding Rules

A port forwarding rule allows traffic from the
internet to reach a computer on the inside of your
network. For example, a port forwarding rule might
be used to run a Web server.
Exercise caution when adding new rules as they impact the security of your network.
Click Add to create a new port forwarding rule.
Add New Port Forwarding Rule: page 1
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Name: Name your rule.
Description: Enter a short description of this rule for future
reference.
Click ―Next‖ to continue.

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Add New Port Forwarding Rule: page 2
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Use Port Range: Changes the selection options to allow you
to input a range of ports (if desired).
Internet Port(s): The port number(s) as you want it defined on
the internet. Typically these will be the same as the local port
numbers, but they do not have to be. These numbers will be
mapped to the local port numbers.
Local Computer: Select the IP address of an attached device
from the dropdown menu, or manually input the IP address of a
device.
Local Port(s): The port number(s) that corresponds to the service (Web server, FTP, etc) on a local computer or
device.
For example, you might input ―80‖ in the Local Port(s) field to open a port for a Web server on a computer within
your network. The Internet Port(s) field could then also be 80, or you could choose another port number that will
be used across the internet to access your Web server. If you choose a number other than 80 for the internet Port,
connections to that number will be mapped to 80—and therefore the Web server—within your network.

Add New Port Forwarding Rule: page 3
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Protocol: Select from the following options in the dropdown
menu:
o TCP
o UDP
o TCP & UDP
Click Submit to save your completed port forwarding rule.

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6.4.2

IP Filter Rules

An "Incoming" IP filter rule restricts remote access
to computers on your local network. "Outgoing" filter
rules prevent computers on your local network from
initiating communication to the address range
specified in the rule.
This feature is especially useful when combined with
port forwarding and/or DMZ to restrict remote access to a specified host or network range. For example, in order to host a
server you might have opened ports with a port forwarding rule that could expose your LAN to cyber attacks. With an
incoming IP filter rule, you can restrict the access to your LAN to only known devices.
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Name: Name your rule.
Direction: ―Incoming‖ or ―Outgoing‖
Action: ―Allow‖ or ―Deny‖
Start Port: Use for a single port or a range of ports.
End Port: Use for a single port or a range of ports.
Network Address
Subnet Mask

Use Start Port, End Port, Network Address, and Subnet Mask to
specify the ports and addresses for which the rule applies. You can
specify a range of ports or a single port (by inputting the same value in
both port fields). Similarly, the subnet mask can be used to define
either a range of addresses (i.e. 255.255.255.0) or a single address
(255.255.255.255).
Example of an IP Filter Rule: Suppose you have opened a port in your firewall in
order to run a server. Someone, Johnny, is abusing that opening, so you would like to
restrict his access. Create a rule that will deny Johnny‘s IP address.
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Name: No more Johnny
Direction: Incoming
Action: Deny

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Start Port: 80
End Port: 80
Network Address: 172.22.24.160 (Johnny‘s IP address)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.255 (This subnet mask restricts the rule to one single address).

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6.4.3

DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone)

A DMZ host is effectively not firewalled in the sense
that any computer on the internet may attempt to
remotely access network services at the DMZ IP
address. Typical uses involve running a public Web
server or sharing files.
Input the IP Address of a single device in your network to create a DeMilitarized Zone for that device. To ensure that the
IP address of the selected device remains consistent, go to the ―Reservations‖ section under Network Settings → DHCP
Server and reserve the IP address for the device.
As with port forwarding, use caution when enabling the DMZ feature as it can threaten the security of your
network. Only use DMZ as a last resort.
6.4.4

Firewall Options

Anti-Spoof: Anti-Spoof checks help protect against
malicious users faking the source address in
packets they transmit in order to either hide
themselves or to impersonate someone else. Once
the user has spoofed their address they can launch
a network attack without revealing the true source of
the attack or attempt to gain access to network services that are restricted to certain addresses.
Packet Normalization: Normalizing packets helps secure the router in untrusted environments. It does so by "scrubbing"
packets that are ambiguous or might represent a break-in attempt. Packet Normalization also helps insure reliable
connectivity for some WAN devices such as WiMAX modems. Only disable this option if you are sure you do not need it.
Static NAT Ports: If enabled the source port does not translate in TCP and UDP packets during NAT. Some NAT
traversal protocols such as STUN(T) require that the source port stay the same when traversing the firewall.

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6.5 MAC Filter
The MAC Filter allows you to create a
list of devices that have either
exclusive access (whitelist) or no
access (blacklist) to your wireless
LAN.
Enabled: Click to allow MAC Filter
options.
Whitelist: Select either ―Whitelist‖ or
―Blacklist‖ from a dropdown list. By
default, the list of addresses is
designated a ―white list.‖ Deselecting
White List turns the list of addresses
into a disallowed black list.
MAC Filter List (Whitelist or Blacklist): Add devices to either your white list or black list simply by inputting each
device‘s MAC address.
NOTE: Use caution when using the MAC Filter to avoid accidentally blocking yourself from accessing the router.

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6.6 Routing (Advanced Mode only)
Add a new static route to the IP routing table or
edit/remove an existing route.
Static routes are unnecessary for most users.
They are typically only used in networks with
more than one layer, such as when there is a
network within a network so that packet destinations are hidden behind an additional router. Adding a static route is a way
of telling the router about an additional step that packets will need to take to reach their destination.
Click Add to create a new static route.
IP/Network Address: The IP address of the target
network or host.
Type: Select from a dropdown list to specify the type of the
target:
 Network
 Host
Netmask: The Netmask, along with the IP address,
defines the network the computer belongs to and which
other IP addresses the computer can see in the same
LAN. An IP address of 192.168.0.1 along with a Netmask
of 255.255.255.0 defines a network with 256 available IP addresses from 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.0.255.
NOTE: 255.255.255.255 is used to signify only the host that was entered in the IP/Network Address field.

Gateway: Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. A gateway of 0.0.0.0 implies there is no next hop, and
the IP address matched is directly connected to the router on the interface specified: LAN or WAN.

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6.7 WiFi / Local Networks
This section is used to configure the
settings for wireless networks created by
your router. Note that changes made in this
section may also need to be duplicated on
wireless devices that you want to connect
to your wireless network.
For example, if you change a LAN‘s IP address,
devices within that network will lose connection.
They will have to reconnect to the network.

The user can set up multiple networks on
the IBR600, each with its own unique
configuration and its own selection of
interfaces. Each local network can be
attached to any of the following types of
interfaces:
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WiFi
Ethernet
VLAN

For example, one network might be just an
isolated WiFi hotspot for guests, while
another might be the main network with
administrative access, an Ethernet port, a
password-protected WiFi SSID, and a
VLAN interface.

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6.7.1

Local IP Networks

Local IP Networks displays the following information for each network:
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Network Name
IP address/Netmask
DHCP Server (Enabled/Disabled)
Routing Mode (NAT, Standard,
Hotspot, Disabled)
Access Control (Admin Access, UPnP
Gateway, LAN Isolation)
Attached Interfaces (Ethernet ports,
WiFi, VLAN)

Click Add to configure a new network, or select an existing network and click Edit to view configuration options.
HotSpot (Captive Portal)
When you set a network as a ―Hotspot‖ under
Routing Mode, you will also need to:
1) Configure hotspot settings under
System Settings → Hotspot
Services. This is where you can
configure a ―Terms of Service‖ agreement or select a website for redirection, for example. Click on Configure to
link to the Hotspot Services page.
2) If you want a hotspot that includes WiFi, first set one of your WiFi interfaces to ―Open‖ for its Security Mode and
attach this interface to your hotspot network. Otherwise guests will need to know the password to connect to the
WiFi network even before viewing a Terms of Service page (or other hotspot options).
Finally, make sure your WiFi interface is ―Enabled‖.

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6.7.2

Local Network Editor

The Local Network Editor contains the following tabs: IP Settings, Interfaces, Access Control, and DHCP Server.
IP Settings:
Name: This primarily helps to identify this network during
other administration tasks.
Hostname: [Default: cp (for CradlePoint)] The hostname
is the DNS name associated with the router's local area
network IP address.
NOTE: You can access the router‘s administration pages by typing
the hostname into your browser, so if you change ―cp‖ to another
hostname, you can access the administration pages through the new
hostname.

IP Address: This is the address used by the router for
local area network communication. Changes to this
parameter may require a restart to computers on this
network.
Each network must have a distinct IP address. Most users
will want an address from one of the following private IP ranges:
 10.0.0.1 - 10.255.255.1
 172.16.0.1 - 172.31.255.1
 192.168.0.1 - 192.168.255.1
NOTE: The final number does not have to be 1, but it is a simple, logical convention for routers that leaves higher numbers free for other devices.

Netmask: (Default: 255.255.255.0) The netmask controls how many IP addresses can be used in this network. The
default value allows for 254 IP addresses, which is enough in most cases.
Routing Mode: (Default: NAT) Each network can use a unique routing mode to connect to the internet and other local
networks. NAT is desirable for most configurations. Select from the following options in the dropdown list:

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NAT: Network Address Translation hides private IP addresses behind the router's IP address. This is the simplest
and most common choice for users, because NAT does the translation work for you.
Standard: NAT-less routing. If you select Standard, you must separately configure your IP addresses so that they
will be publically accessible. Typically you will not select this option unless you have a specific reason to bypass
NAT.
Hotspot: Provide Hotspot Services on this network, requiring Terms of Service or RADIUS/UAM authentication
before WAN access will occur on both wireless and wired LAN connections. To enable a Hotspot you must also
configure your Hotspot settings under System Settings → Hotspot Services.
Disabled: Disable this network.

Interfaces:
Select network interfaces to attach to this network.
Choose from WiFi, Ethernet ports, and VLAN interfaces.
Double-click on any of the interfaces shown on the left in
the Available section to move them to the Selected
section on the right (or highlight an interface and click the
+ button). To deselect an interface, double-click on an
interface in the Selected section (or highlight the interface
and click the – button).
If you want more interface options, you must configure
additional WiFi, Ethernet ports, and VLAN interfaces
separately. See the Local Network Interfaces section
below (on this same administration page: Network
Settings → WiFi / Local Networks).

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Access Control:
Tune the access control settings of this network to match
the intended use. Simply select or deselect any of the
following:
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LAN Isolation: When checked, this network will
NOT be allowed to communicate with other local
networks.
UPnP Gateway: Select the UPnP (Universal Plug
and Play) option if you want to enable the UPnP
Gateway service for computers on this network.
Admin Access: When enabled, users may access
these administration pages on this network.

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DHCP Server:
Changing settings for the DHCP server is optional. The default selections are almost always sufficient.
DHCP Server: (Default: Enabled) When the DHCP server
is enabled, users of your network will be able to
automatically connect to the internet without any special
configuration. It is recommended that you leave this
enabled. Disabling the DHCP server is only
recommended if you have another DHCP server on your
network and it is configured properly.
Range Start and Range End: These designate the range
of values in the reserved pool of IP addresses for the
DHCP server. Values within this range will be given to any
DHCP enabled computers on your network. The default
values are almost always sufficient (default: 72 to 200, as
in 192.168.0.72 to 192.168.0.200).
Example: The IBR600 uses an IP address of 192.168.0.1 for its
primary network by default. A computer designated as a Web server
has a static IP address of 192.168.0.3. Another computer is
designated as an FTP server with a static IP address of 192.168.0.4. The starting IP address for the DHCP server needs to be 192.168.0.5 or
higher.

Lease Time: [Default: 720 minutes (12 hours)] The lease time specifies how long DHCP-enabled computers will wait
before requesting a new DHCP lease. Smaller values are better suited to busy environments.

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6.7.3

Local Network Interfaces

Each LAN type—WiFi, Ethernet, and VLAN—has a separate section with configuration options. Unless the default
configuration is sufficient, YOU MUST CONFIGURE EACH INTERFACE SEPARATELY in order to create the desired
interface options for a network. You can then select these interfaces to add to a network in the Local Network Editor
(see above).
Select from the following tabs:
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Wireless (WiFi) Network Settings
Ethernet Port Configuration
VLAN Interfaces

Wireless (WiFi) Network Settings
The IBR600 can broadcast two SSIDs
(service set identifiers — the names for
WiFi networks). One primary WiFi network
is enabled by default, while you may have
enabled a second guest network when
using the First Time Setup Wizard. You
have the ability to change the settings for
either of these networks.
Wireless Radio: Enable/Disable. (Default:
Enabled). Leave enabled unless you don‘t
want any WiFi networks broadcast from your router.
Select a WiFi network and click Edit to change the settings.

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Wireless Network Editor
WiFi Name (SSID): When you are browsing for available
wireless networks, this is the name that will be broadcast
from this router for the selected network. This name is
referred to as the SSID (service set identifier). For
security purposes, CradlePoint highly recommends that
you change this from the pre-configured name.
Hidden: This shows whether the router broadcasts its
SSID. It is somewhat harder for hackers to find and attack
a router that is not broadcasting its SSID, which adds to
the wireless security, but it is also more difficult for friendly
users to attach to a WiFi network with a hidden SSID.
Isolate: Select this to isolate all wireless clients so they
cannot directly communicate with each other on the
wireless network.
WMM: WiFi Multimedia. This is a basic traffic shaping, or QoS (quality of service), system for the network. WMM works
behind the scenes to set priorities for different types of traffic on your network. For example, video streams are given
higher priority than print jobs, since video streams need consistent throughput.
Enabled: If the network is available.

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Security Mode: You have several options for selecting a security mode. The mode you choose depends on the security
features your wireless adapters support.
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WPA2 Personal
WPA / WPA2 Personal
WPA Personal
WPA2 Enterprise
WPA / WPA2 Enterprise
WPA Enterprise
WEP Auto
Open

Select ―Open‖ to create a hotspot: otherwise select the best
security that your devices will support (CradlePoint recommends
WPA2).
Depending on which Security Mode you select, there are different
setup options.
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―Personal‖ security modes require passwords and a ―Re-key Interval‖ (default: 3600 seconds).
―Enterprise‖ security modes are linked to a RADIUS server and require RADIUS authentication: IP, Port, and
Shared Key.
―WPA2‖ (Personal or Enterprise) forces AES as the WPA Cipher.
―WPA/WPA2‖ and ―WPA‖ (Personal or Enterprise) allow AES, TKIP/AES, and TKIP.
―WEP Auto‖ requires a WEP Key.
―Open‖ has no password or other security measures.

NOTE: If you don‘t know whether you should choose Personal or Enterprise, assume Personal since you need to know RADIUS authentication for
Enterprise.

In order to protect your network from hackers and unauthorized users, CradlePoint highly recommends WPA2/AES for
security if your attached devices can support it. WEP and WPA/TKIP are obsolete and have been replaced by WPA/AES.
Using those security settings will cause the WiFi to limit to 802.11g modes.

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NOTE: If you select one of the security modes and are unable to connect to the router afterwards, you can use the reset buttons to reset the router
to its factory default state and try a different security mode instead.

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Ethernet Port Configuration
Ethernet
Port
Configuration
provides
controls for your router‘s Ethernet ports.
There are two ports: one set as LAN and
one set as WAN. While default settings will
be sufficient in most circumstances, you
have the ability to control: Mode (WAN or
LAN) and Link Speed. Additional controls
for WAN ports are available in Internet →
Ethernet Settings.
Mode: WAN or LAN.
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Internet (WAN) is used to connect to another network such as a hotel or office wired network. The WAN
connection is used as a possible source of internet for the IBR600.
Local Network (LAN) is for connecting a computer or similar device directly to the router with an Ethernet cable.

Link Speed: Default setting is Auto. The Auto setting is preferred in most cases.
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Auto
10Mbps - Half Duplex
10Mbps - Full Duplex
100Mbps - Half Duplex
100Mbps - Full Duplex
1000Mbps - Full Duplex

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Ethernet Port Group Editor
A Port Group represents a logical grouping of Ethernet
ports. Any computers physically connected to ports in a
group will be allowed to freely communicate with each
other.
Since the IBR600 has only 2 Ethernet ports, this feature
will rarely be necessary. It is possible, however, to set both
ports as LAN ports (or both ports as WAN ports) and then
either separate them or group them together. (For
example, you could use one for the primary network and
one for a guest network, or you could use both for the
primary network.)
NOTE: When a port group uses the LAN mode you must separately
ensure that this logical interface is attached to a Local IP Network in
the top panel of this page.

Port Group ID: The Group ID field provides a reference to
this grouping of ports to be used in other parts of the router
configuration. For example, this ID is referenced in the
Local IP Networks configuration to attach this logical group of Ethernet ports with a network configuration. Use a simple
short text phrase to describe a group, such as "main", "guestports", "backup_wan", etc.
Select one or more ports to create a port group that you can subsequently attach to a network in the Local Network
Editor. Double-click on any of the Ethernet ports shown on the left in the Available section to move them to the Selected
section on the right (or highlight a port and click the + button). To deselect an Ethernet port, double-click on an interface in
the Selected section (or highlight the port and click the – button).

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VLAN Interfaces
A virtual local area network, or VLAN,
functions as any other physical LAN, but it
enables computers and other devices to
be grouped together even if they are not
physically attached to the same network
switch.
To enable a VLAN, select a VID (virtual LAN ID) and a group of Ethernet ports through which users can access the VLAN.
Then go back up to the Local Network Editor to attach your new VLAN to a network. To use a VLAN, the VID must be
shared with another router or similar device so that multiple physical networks have access to the one virtual network.
Click Add to create a new VLAN interface.
VLAN Editor
VID: An integer value that is the Virtual LAN ID.
Ethernet Group: Select the LAN ports with which you want
to associate the VLAN ID from a dropdown list. Your
Ethernet group must be created separately under Ethernet
Port Configuration.
Click Submit to save your configured VLAN.

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6.7.4 WiFi Settings (Advanced Mode only)
When you select the Wireless (WiFi)
Networks Settings tab in the Local
Network Interfaces section, you have
several additional options for configuring
your wireless LANs under the WiFi Settings
heading.
Random Channel: Select to randomize the
WiFi channel. This makes it less likely that
the wireless signal from this router will
conflict with another router in the same area.
Channel: (Shows if Random Channel is
deselected.) The WiFi channel corresponds
to a frequency the router uses to
communicate with other devices. The range
is 1 to 11, and 1, 6, and 11 do not overlap
each other. Select a channel from the
dropdown list:
 1 (2412 MHz)
 2 (2417 MHz)
 3 (2422 MHz)
 4 (2427 MHz)
 5 (2432 MHz)
 6 (2437 MHz)
 7 (2442 MHz)
 8 (2447 MHz)
 9 (2452 MHz)
 10 (2457 MHz)
 11 (2462 MHz)

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Client Timeout: (Default: 300 seconds) If the access point is not able to communicate with the client it will disconnect
after this amount of time in seconds.
TX Power: Normally the wireless transmitter operates at 100% power. In some circumstances, however, there might be a
need to isolate specific frequencies to a smaller area. By reducing the power of the radio, you can prevent transmissions
from reaching beyond your corporate/home office or designated wireless area.
RTS Threshold: When an excessive number of wireless packet collisions are occurring, wireless performance can be
improved by using the RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) handshake protocol. The wireless transmitter will begin
to send RTS frames (and wait for CTS) when data frame size in bytes is greater than the RTS Threshold. This setting
should remain at its default value.
Fragmentation Threshold: Wireless frames can be divided into smaller units (fragments) to improve performance in the
presence of RF interference and at the limits of RF coverage. Fragmentation will occur when frame size in bytes is greater
than the Fragmentation Threshold. This setting should remain at its default value. Setting the Fragmentation value too low
may result in poor performance.
DTIM: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
When the wireless router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM
with a DTIM Interval value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast
messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 255.
Beacon: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless router to synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value
between 20 and 1000 milliseconds.
WPS: WiFi Protected Setup is a method for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network. It can be used instead
of passwords when connecting clients that support WPS.
Short Slot: Slot Time is the period wireless clients use in determining if the channel is free for transmission. Enabling this
value allows clients that can utilize a shorter time to do so. Disabling this option forces all clients to use a longer backoff
check and thus may reduce network throughput while reducing the number of transmission collisions.
Wireless Mode: Select the WiFi clients the router will be compatible with. Greater compatibility is a tradeoff with better
performance. For greatest compatibility with all WiFi devices, select "802.11 b/g/n". For best performance, connect with
only other 802.11n-compatible devices and select "802.11 n."

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802.11 b
802.11 b/g
802.11 b/g/n
802.11 n

Channel Width: Selects whether the router uses a single 20 MHz channel to send/receive, or uses two adjacent 20 MHz
channels to create a 40 MHz channel. Higher performance is possible with the 40 MHz channel. Selecting Auto is
generally best. Enabling WiFi as WAN will force 20 MHz only mode.
Extended Channel: When operating in 40 MHz mode the access point will use an extended channel either below or
above the current channel. Optimal selection will depend on the channels of other networks in the area.
MCS: 802.11n uses multiple Modulation Coding Schemes to enable higher throughput in various environments. Since
clients can dynamically change rates depending on environment, selecting Auto is generally best.
Short GI: Short GI is an optimization for shortening the interval between transmissions. May be incompatible with older
clients.
Greenfield Mode: Greenfield mode uses an 802.11n-only preamble to transmit packets that older wireless clients cannot
interpret. Use of greenfield mode in a mixed 802.11 environment may result in degraded performance but can improve
performance if all devices in the area are 802.11n compatible.
RADIUS Timeout: (Default: 3600 seconds) When using an Enterprise security mode clients will be forced to reauthenticate with the RADIUS server at this interval in seconds. This allows administrators to revoke access so when an
attached client‘s authentication expires, the client must re-authenticate.
RADIUS Retry: (Default: 60 seconds) When using an Enterprise security mode, if a RADIUS query fails to receive a
response from the server it will delay by this interval (in seconds) before attempting another query. This helps protect the
network from floods of authentication requests if the RADIUS server is temporarily unreachable.

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6.8 WiPipe QoS (Advanced Mode only)
When WiPipe QoS (Quality of Service/Traffic
Shaping) is enabled, the router will control the
flow of internet traffic according to the userdefined rules. In other words, Traffic Shaping
improves performance by allowing the user to
prioritize applications.
Enable WiPipe QoS: Click on this box to open
options for controlling internet traffic. You can
control Uplink Speed values or define your own
Traffic Shaping rules. When WiPipe QoS is
enabled, the router restricts the flow of outbound
traffic so as not to exceed the WAN uplink
bandwidth.
Default Uplink Speed: By default, the Uplink
Speed values are set as fast as possible. Click
to deselect default values if you want to restrict
the maximum uplink speed for the internet
source(s) you are using (4G Modem, Ethernet,
3G Modem, and/or WiFi).
You might do this to reduce overall bandwidth
use for cost reasons or to prioritize available
bandwidth for download. It is recommended that
you experiment with different values for your particular internet connection to yield the best results.
NOTE: Uplink speed is the speed at which data can be transferred to your ISP. You can test your uplink speed with a service such as
speedtest.net.

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6.8.1 Add Traffic Shaping Rule
A Traffic Shaping Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to that flow. For most applications,
automatic classification will be adequate, and specific Traffic Shaping Rules will not be required.
Traffic Shaping supports overlap between rules, where more than one rule can match for a specific message flow. If more
than one rule matches, the rule with the highest priority will be used.
Name. Create a name for the rule that is meaningful to
you.
Protocol. The protocol used by the messages: TCP,
UDP, or ICMP. Select ―Any‖ if your rule does not control a
specific type of message that uses a specific protocol.
Priority. The priority of the message flow is entered here-15 receives the highest priority (most urgent) and 0
receives the lowest priority (least urgent).
Enable. Specifies whether the entry will be active or
inactive.
Click Next to continue to the next page.
Example: You sometimes work from home, and you share bandwidth with your children. You can set a rule to prioritize your computer and a rule
to reduce priority for their computer. To prioritize your computer, you might use the following settings:
 Name: My Computer
 Protocol: Any (Your computer will use all three protocols; there‘s no reason to restrict this rule to just one protocol)
 Priority: 15
To lower the priority of your children‘s computer, you might use these settings:
 Name: Kids‘ Computer
 Protocol: Any
 Priority: 2

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The second page allows you to designate the computer(s) on the local network for which you want to adjust traffic priority.
NOTE: Leaving a field empty will match any IP address and/or any
port number. All fields are optional.

Local Start Port and Local End Port: The rule applies to
a flow of messages whose LAN-side port number is within
the range set here.
Local IP Address: The rule applies to a flow of messages
with this LAN-side IP address.
Local Netmask: The rule applies to a flow of messages
with this LAN-side netmask.
Example (continued from previous page): To select your computer
or your kids‘ computer, you only need to input the Local IP Address.
You can ignore the other settings on this page.

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The third and last page allows you to designate the
network or server on the internet for which you want to
shape traffic.
NOTE: Leaving a field empty will match any IP address and/or any
port number. All fields are optional.

Remote Start Port and Remote End Port: The rule
applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side port
number is within the range set here.
Remote IP Address. The rule applies to a flow of
messages with this WAN-side IP address.
Remote Netmask. The rule applies to a flow of messages
with this WAN-side Netmask.
Submit. Click to record the changes you have made.

Example (continued from previous page): Since the goal is simply to control which devices in your network get priority, you can ignore all of the
remote settings. Leave them blank to include all possibilities.

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7 INTERNET
The Internet tab provides access to 8 submenu items for managing a variety of internet connection options.
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Connection Manager
Data Usage
Ethernet Settings
GRE Tunnels
Load Balance
Modem Settings
VPN Tunnels
WiFi as WAN Settings

(Data Usage, GRE Tunnels, Load
Balance, VPN Tunnels, and WiFi as
WAN Settings: Advanced Mode only)

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7.1 Connection Manager
The router can establish an uplink via the Ethernet WAN port, WiFi as WAN, or the embedded modem. If the primary
WAN connection fails the router will automatically attempt to bring up a new link on another device. This feature is called
failover. If Load Balance is enabled, multiple WAN devices may be plugged in and each may establish a link.
7.1.1

WAN Interfaces

This is a list of the available interfaces used
to access the internet. You can enable, stop,
or start devices from this section. By using
the priority arrows (the arrows in the red
boxes; these show if you have more than
one available interface), you can set the interface the router uses by default and the order that it allows failover. To
configure a specific interface, use the settings page for that type of interface (e.g. Ethernet Settings page for wired
connections).
In the example shown, Ethernet is set as the primary internet source, while the embedded modem is a backup. The
Ethernet is ―Connected‖ while the modem is ―Idle.‖
Load Balance: If this is enabled, the router will use multiple WAN interfaces to increase the data transfer throughput by
using any connected WAN interface consecutively. Selecting Load Balance will automatically start the WAN interface and
add it to the pool of WAN interfaces to use for data transfer. Turning off Load Balance for an active WAN interface may
require the user to restart any current browsing session.

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7.1.2

Failure Check (Advanced Mode Only)

If this is enabled, the router will check that the
highest priority active WAN interface can get to the
internet even if the WAN connection is not actively
being used. If the interface goes down, the router
will switch to the next highest priority interface
available. If this is not selected, the router will still
failover to the next highest priority interface but
only after the user has attempted to get out to the
internet and failed.
Idle Check Interval: The amount of time between each check. (Default: 30 seconds. Range: 10-3600 seconds.)
ICMP Ping Check and Ping IP Address: Enable and configure an IP address that the router will use to check if the WAN
connection is available. For best results, select an established public IP address.
For example, you might ping Google Public DNS at 8.8.8.8 or Level 3 Communications at 4.2.2.2.

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7.1.3 Failback Configuration (Advanced Mode Only)
This is used to configure failback, which is the
ability to go back to a higher priority WAN
interface if it regains connection to its network.
Usage: Fail back based on the amount of data
passed over time. This is a good setting for when
you have a dual-mode EVDO/WiMAX modem
and you are going in and out of WiMAX
coverage. If the router has failed over to EVDO it
will wait until you have low data usage before
bringing down the EVDO connection to check if a
WiMAX connection can be made.
 High (Rate: 80 KB/s. Time Period: 30
seconds.)
 Normal (Rate: 20 KB/s. Time Period: 90 seconds.)
 Low (Rate: 10 KB/s. Time Period: 240 seconds.)
 Custom (Rate range: 1-100 KB/s. Time Period range: 10-300 seconds.)
Time: Fail back only after a set period of time. (Default: 90 seconds. Range: 10-300 seconds.) This is a good setting if
you have a primary wired WAN connection and only use a modem for failover when your wired connection goes down.
This ensures that the higher priority interface has remained online for a set period of time before it becomes active (in
case the connection is dropping in and out, for example).
Disabled: Deactivate failback mode.
Immediate Mode: Fail back immediately whenever a higher priority interface is plugged in or when there is a priority
change. Immediate failback returns you to the use of your preferred internet source more quickly which may have
advantages such as reducing the cost of a failover data plan, but it may cause more interruptions in your network than
Usage or Time modes.

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7.2 Data Usage (Advanced Mode Only)
Data Usage Management & Alerts allows you to create and manage rules that help control the data usage of a modem.
If you have a limited data plan or a price increase on your plan after a certain amount of usage, a Data Usage Rule can
help you track these amounts. You can set a rule to shut down use of a modem and/or send a message when you reach a
data usage amount you set.

Enable Data Usage: Enabled/Disabled. (Default:
Disabled.)
When you select Enabled, you will see the Data Usage
Agreement shown to the right. The purpose of this
agreement is to ensure that you understand that the data
numbers for the IBR600 may not perfectly match those of
your carrier: CradlePoint cannot be held responsible. You
must accept the agreement by clicking Yes in order to
begin creating data usage rules.
Warning: You should set your data limits lower than your
Data Allowance and regularly compare the numbers
provided by the router with the numbers from your carrier.

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7.2.1

Data Usage Rules

The Date Usage Rule display shows basic
information for each rule you have created
(including rules created with a template).
The following information is displayed:
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Rule Name
Enabled: True/False
Date for Rule Reset
Cycle Type: Daily, Weekly, or
Monthly
Cap: Amount in MB.
Current Usage: Shown as an amount in MB, as a percentage of the cap, and in a bar graph.

Click Add to configure a new Data Usage Rule.
Usage Rule Configuration – page 1
Rule Name: Give your rule a name for later recognition.
WAN Selection: Select from the dropdown list of currently
attached WAN devices.
Assigned Usage in MB: Enter a cap amount in megabytes. 1024
megabytes equals 1 gigabyte.
Rule Enabled: (Default: Enabled.) Click to disable.
Click Next to continue to page 2.

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Usage Rule Configuration – page 2
Cycle Type: How often the rule will reset. The data usage
amount will be reset at the end of each cycle. Select the
length of a cycle from a dropdown menu with the following
choices:
 Daily
 Weekly
 Monthly
Cycle Start Date: Select
the date you wish the
rule to begin. This date
will be used to track
when the rule will be
reset.
Shutdown WAN on Cap: If selected, the WAN device will
shut down when the assigned usage is reached. A cycle
reset or a rule deletion will re-enable the device.
Send Alert on Cap: An email alert will be generated and sent when the assigned usage is reached.
WARNING: The SMTP mail server must be configured in System Settings → Device Alerts.
Custom Alert: When checked you enable a second email to be configured for a percentage of the assigned usage.
Percent of Usage (1-1000): If selected, a custom alert will be sent when your data usage reaches this percentage of your
usage cap. For example, you could set this at 90 percent so that you know when your usage is nearing 100 percent of the
cap.

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7.2.2

Template Configuration

Templates allow you to control multiple
WAN devices with the same rule. Each WAN
device that matches a template will
automatically have its own rule created.
Click Add to configure a new Template rule.
Create a Template Name that you can recognize.
The template will apply to one of the following
WAN types:
 All WAN
 All Ethernet
 All Modems
Select one of these types.
The rest of the rule settings options match those in
the Data Usage Rules. See the section above for
additional information about how to configure your
template usage rules.

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7.2.3 Historical Data
Historical Data shows a graph of data usage for
each attached WAN source that has an assigned
Data Usage Rule. The graph shows the usage trend
for one day.
Click Add Usage to manually input additional usage
for an attached data source. You might do this if you
used your modem while not attached to your router
and you want to keep an accurate count of your
data usage.
Enter the date of usage by using the pop-up
calendar. Then enter the total data in MB—both in
and out—to update the usage amounts.

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7.3 Ethernet Manager
The Ethernet Manager provides
controls for your router‘s Ethernet
WAN ports. By default, only one
port is set as a WAN port, but the
other port can be reconfigured as
a WAN port in Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks.
While default settings for each WAN Ethernet port will be sufficient in most circumstances, you have the ability to control:
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Connect Method: DHCP (Automatic), Static
(Manual), or PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet).
MAC Address: You have the ability to change
the MAC address, but typically this is
unnecessary. You can match this address with
your device‘s address by clicking: ―Clone Your
PC’s MAC Address‖.

7.3.1 Connect Method
Your router‘s Ethernet ports are automatically configured for DHCP connection. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) automatically assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices in your networks. This is preferable in most
circumstances.
If you want to use a Static (Manual) or PPPoE connection instead, you will need to fill out additional information.

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Static (Manual):
 IP Address
 Subnet Mask
 Gateway IP
 Primary DNS Server
 Secondary DNS Server

PPPoE:
 Username
 Password
 Password Confirm
 Service
 Auth Type: None, PAP, CHAP

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7.4 GRE Tunnels (Advanced Mode only)
Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnels can be used to create a connection between two private networks. The
IBR600 is enabled for either GRE or VPN tunnels. GRE tunnels are simpler to configure and more flexible for different
kinds of packet exchanges, but VPN tunnels are much more secure.

In order to set up a tunnel you must know the following:
 Local Network and Remote Network addresses for the ―Glue Network,‖ the network that is created by the
administrator that serves as the ―glue‖ between the networks of the tunnel. Each address must be a different IP
address from the same private network, and these addresses together form the endpoints of the tunnel.
 Remote Gateway, the public facing WAN IP address that the local gateway is going to connect to.
 Optionally, you might also want to enable the tunnel Keep Alive feature to monitor the status of a tunnel and more
accurately determine if the tunnel is alive or not.
Click Add to configure a new GRE tunnel.

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Page 1: General
Tunnel Name: Choose a name that is meaningful to you.
Local Network: This is the local side of the ―Glue
Network,‖ a network created by the administrator to form
the tunnel. The user creates the IP address inputted
here. It must be different from the IP addresses of the
networks it is gluing together.
Choose any private IP address from the following three
ranges that doesn‘t match either network:
 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
Remote Network: This is the remote side of the ―Glue
Network.‖ Again, the user must create an IP address that
is distinct from the IP addresses of the networks that are
being glued together.
The Remote Network and Local Network values will be
flipped when inputted for the other side of the tunnel
configuration.
Subnet Mask: This is the subnet mask for the Glue
Network. The Local and Remote Network addresses
must fit with this mask. 255.255.255.0 is a logical choice
for most users.
Remote Gateway: This is the public facing, WAN-side IP address of the network that the local gateway is going to
connect to.
Tunnel Enabled: Select to activate the tunnel.

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Keep Alive: This feature monitors the status of a tunnel. This will more accurately determine if the tunnel is alive or not.
Choose the Rate in seconds for each check (Default: 10 seconds. Range: 2 – 3600 seconds) and the number of Retry
attempts (Default: 3. Range: 1 – 255).
Page 2: Routes
Adding routes allows you to configure what types of
network traffic from the local host or hosts will be allowed
through the tunnel.
Click Add Route to configure a new route. You will need
to input the following information, defined by the remote
network:
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Network Address
Netmask: (Default: 255.255.255.0)

You can set the tunnel to connect to a range of IP
addresses or to a single IP address. For example, you
could input 192.168.0.0 and 255.255.255.0 to connect
your tunnel to all the addresses of the remote network in
the 192.168.0.x range. Alternatively, you could select a
single address by inputting that address along with a
Netmask of 255.255.255.255.
Click Save to record each new route.
When you have finished adding routes, click Finish to save your GRE tunnel configuration.

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7.5 Load Balance (Advanced Mode only)
When enabled in Connection Manager (Internet → Connection Manager), the router will use multiple WAN interfaces
to increase the data transfer throughput by using any connected WAN interface consecutively. Connections are load
balanced between interfaces based on a dynamic measurement of bandwidth available.
Leave ―Use default rates‖ selected for automatically defined bandwidth values for Load Balance.
The default minimum rate can be changed to reflect the minimum bandwidth used during dynamic measurement. The
dynamic measurement will assume that the interface has at least the specified minimum bandwidth available. You have
the ability to set these minimum rates for:
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4G Modem
Ethernet
3G Modem
WiFi

Range: 100-50000 Kbs.

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7.6 Modem Settings
This section allows you to change the
settings for your embedded modem.
7.6.1 Update/Activate a Modem
The embedded modem can be
activated (or reactivated/upgraded).
Select the checkbox next to the
CradlePoint device and click ―Update /
Activate‖.
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Modem Activation / Update: Activate, Reactivate, or Upgrade Configuration. Click Activate to start the process.

If the modem is connected when you start an operation
the router will automatically disconnect it. The router may
start another device as a failover measure. When the
operation is done the modem will go back to an idle state,
at which point the router may restart it depending on
failover and failback settings.
NOTE: Only one operation is supported at a time. If you try to start
the same operation on the same modem twice the UI will not report
failure and the request will finish normally when the original request is
done. However if you try to start a different operation or use a
different modem, this second request will fail without interfering with
the pending operation.

Process Timeout: If the process fails an error message
will display.
Activation has a 3-minute timeout.

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7.6.2 Modem Connection Settings (Advanced Mode Only)
This section changes settings that affect how
modems attempt to connect to the service
provider's network.
Connection Mode: Typically modem connections
are not set to remain on. The router allows you to
set the type of reconnection mode.
 Always On: A connection to the internet is
continuously maintained.
 On Demand: A connection to the internet is made as needed.
 Manual: The administrator has to navigate to the Connection Manager (Internet → Connection Manager) page
and use the control buttons shown in the WAN Interfaces table.
Maximum Idle Time: The interval at which the machine can be idle before the modem connection is disconnected. This
setting is only valid for the "On Demand" and "Manual" connection modes.
Aggressive Reset: When Aggressive Reset is enabled the system will attempt to maintain a good modem connection. If
the internet has been unreachable for a period of time a reset of the modem will occur in attempt to re-establish the
connection.
Modem Configuration Rules (Advanced
Mode Only)
This section allows you to create simple or
complex rules that affect how individual modems
or classes of modems behave in the router.
7.6.3

Click Add to create a new rule.

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Configuration Rule: First page. Create a name for your rule and the condition for which the rule applies.
Rule Name: Create a name meaningful to you.
Select each of the following to create a condition for
your rule. The condition will be of the following form:
― (When)
is/is not
(value) ‖
For example:
―Type is not WiMAX‖
When:
 Port (Internal USB Port)
 Manufacturer
 Model
 Type (WiMAX, Modem, HSPA)
 Serial Number
 MAC Address
 Unique ID
Value: If you chose Port or Type, select from the dropdown list. If you chose Manufacturer, Model, Serial Number, MAC
Address, or Unique ID, you will need to manually input the information.

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Configuration Rule: WiMAX Settings
WiMAX Realm: Select from the following dropdown
options:
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Clear – clearwire-wmx.net
Rover – rover-wmx.net
Sprint 3G/4G – sprintpcs.com
Xohm –xohm.com
BridgeMAXX – bridgeMAXX.com
Time Warner Cable – mobile.rr.com
Comcast – mob.comcast.net

TTLS Authentication Mode: TTLS inner authentication
protocol. Select from the following dropdown options:
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MSCHAPv2/MD5 (Microsoft Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol version2/Message-Digest
Algorithm 5)
PAP (Password Authentication Protocol)
CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication
Protocol)

TTLS Username: Username for TTLS authentication.
TTLS Password: Password for TTLS authentication.
WiMAX Authentication Identity: User ID on the network. Leave this blank unless your provider tells you otherwise.

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Configuration Rule: Modem Settings
AT Dial Script: Enter the AT commands to be used in establishing
a network connection. Each command must be entered on a
separate line. All command responses must include ―OK‖ except the
final command response, which must include ―CONNECT‖.
Example:
AT
AT+CGDCONT=2,‖IP‖,‖isp.cingular‖
ATCT*99***2#
PPP Authentication Protocol: Set this only if your service provider
requires a specific protocol and the Auto option chooses the wrong
one.
 Auto
 PAP (Password Authentication Protocol)
 CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol)
PPP Password: Password for PPP authentication.
PPP Username: Username for PPP authentication.
SIM PIN: PIN number for GSM modem with a locked SIM.
Access Point Name (APN): Some wireless carriers provide multiple Access Point Names that a modem can connect to.
If you wish to specify an APN, enter it into this field. Some examples of APN are ‗isp.cingular‖ and ―vpn.com‖. This APN
will be set in the first profile position.
LTE Connection Mode: Specify how the LTE Multi Mode modem should connect to the network.
 Auto: Let the modem decide which network to use.
 Auto EVDO/1xRTT: Connect to CDMA, letting the modem decide which 3G network to use. Do not attempt to
connect to LTE.
 Force LTE: Connect to LTE only (do not attempt to connect to CDMA/GSM).
 Force EVDO: Connect to CDMA EVDO network only.
 Force 1xRTT: Connect to CDMA 1xRTT network only.

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Configuration Rule: SIM/APN Settings
SIM PIN: PIN number for a GSM modem with a locked
SIM.
Access Point Name (APN): Some wireless carriers
provide multiple Access Point Names that a modem can
connect to.
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Default: Let the router choose an APN
automatically.
Manual: Enter an APN by hand.
Select: Select from a dropdown menu of the
profiles already on the SIM.

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7.7 VPN Tunnels (Advanced Mode only)
VPN (virtual private network) tunnels are
used to establish a secure connection to a
remote network over a public network. For
example, VPN tunnels can be used across
the internet by an individual to connect to
an office network while traveling or by two
office networks to function as one network.
The two networks set up a secure
connection across the (normally) unsecure
internet by assigning VPN encryption protocols.
The IBR600 uses IPsec (Internet Protocol security) to authenticate and encrypt packets exchanged across the tunnel. To
set up a VPN tunnel with the IBR600 on one end, there must be another device (usually a router) that also supports IPsec
on the other end.
IKE (Internet Key Exchange) is the security protocol in IPsec. IKE has two phases, Phase 1 and Phase 2. The IBR600
has several different security protocol options for each phase, but the default selections will be sufficient for most users.
The VPN tunnel status page allows you to view the state of the VPN tunnels. If a tunnel fails to connect to the remote site,
check the System Logs for more information. You may double click on a cell to directly edit that information.
Click Add to configure a new VPN tunnel.

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7.7.1

Page 1: General

Tunnel Name: Choose a name meaningful to you.
Local Identity: This can be left blank for most users. If left blank
it will default to the IP address of the WAN connection. Currently
we only support identifiers in the form of an IP address, a user
fully qualified domain name (user@mydomain.com) or just a
fully qualified domain name (www.mydomain.com). If the
remote side of the tunnel is configured to expect an identifier,
then both must match in order for the negotiation to succeed.
Remote Identity: This can be left blank for most users. If left
blank it will default to the IP address of the WAN connection.
Currently we only support identifiers in the form of an IP
address, a user fully qualified domain name
(user@mydomain.com) or just a fully qualified domain name
(www.mydomain.com). If no identifier is defined then no
verification of the remote peer's identification will be done.
Pre-shared Key: Create a password or key. The routers on both
sides of the tunnel must use this same key.
Mode: Tunnel or Transport. Tunnel Mode is used for
protecting traffic between different networks, when traffic must
pass through an intermediate, untrusted network. Transport
Mode is used for end-to-end communications (for example, for
communications between a client and a server).
Initiator Mode: ―Always On/Boot” or ―On Demand.‖ ―Always On/Boot‖ is used if you want the tunnel to initiate the
tunnel connection whenever the WAN becomes available. On Demand is used if you want the tunnel to initiate a
connection if and only if there is data traffic bound for the remote side of the tunnel.

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Tunnel Enabled: Enabled or Disabled.
MBR1200 Quick Connect: VPN tunnels in the IBR600 have more choices than they do in the MBR1200, so it is more
complex to configure. Check this box to simplify setup by streamlining your options.

7.7.2

Page 2: Networks

Local Network: The Network IP address and the Subnet Mask
define what local devices have access to or can be accessed
from the VPN tunnel. The IBR600 will automatically fill in the
values for your network, but you can change the values to limit
the tunnel to only some of the devices in your network.
NOTE: The local network IP address must be different from the remote
network IP address.

Remote Network: Enter the remote Gateway's IP address or
fully qualified domain name (my.domain.com). It is
recommended you use a dynamic DNS host name instead of the
static IP address. By using the dynamic DNS host name updates
of the remote WAN IP are compensated for while connecting to
a VPN tunnel.
Enter the Network IP address with the Subnet Mask to define
the remote network subnet that the local devices will have
access to.
NOTE: The remote network IP address must be different from the local
network IP address.

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7.7.3

Page 3: IKE Phase 1

IKE security has two phases, Phase 1 and Phase 2. You have the ability to distinctly configure each phase, but the default
settings will be sufficient for most users.
To set up a tunnel with a remote site, you need to match your tunnel's IKE negotiation parameters with the remote site. By
selecting several encryption, hash, and DH group options, you
improve your chances for a successful tunnel negotiation. For
greatest compatibility, select all options; for greatest security,
select only the most secure options that your devices support.
Exchange Mode: The IKE protocol has 2 modes of negotiating
phase 1 - Main (also called Identity Protection) and Aggressive.
 In Main mode, IKE separates the key information from
the identities, allowing for the identities of peers to be
secure at the expense of extra packet exchanges.
 In Aggressive mode, IKE tries to combine as much
information into fewer packets while maintaining security.
Aggressive mode is slightly faster but less secure.
Because it has better security, Main mode is recommended for
most users.
Key Lifetime: The lifetime of the generated keys of Phase 1 of
the IPsec negotiation from IKE. After the time has expired, IKE
will renegotiate a new set of Phase 1 keys.
Encryption, Hash, and DH Groups: Each IKE exchange uses
one encryption algorithm, one hash function, and one DH group
to make a secure exchange.

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Encryption: Used to encrypt messages sent and received by IPsec.
o AES 128
o AES 256
o Blowfish
o CAST
o DES
o 3DES
Hash: Used to compare, authenticate, and validate that data across the VPN arrives in its intended form and to
derive keys used by IPsec.
o MD5
o SHA1
o SHA2 256
o SHA2 384
o SHA2 512
DH Groups: The DH (Diffie-Hellman) Group is a property of IKE and is used to determine the length of prime
numbers associated with key generation. The strength of the key generated is partially determined by the strength
of the DH Group. Group 5, for instance, has greater strength than Group 2.
o DH group 1: 768-bit key.
o DH group 2: 1024-bit key.
o DH group 5: 1536-bit key.
In Phase 1, only one DH group can be selected while using Aggressive exchange mode.

By default, all the algorithms (encryption, hash, and DH groups) supported by the IBR600 are checked, which means they
are allowed for any given exchange. Deselect these options to limit which algorithms will be accepted. Be sure to check
that the router (or similar device) at the other end of the tunnel has matching algorithms.
The algorithms are listed in order by priority. You can reorder this priority list by clicking and dragging algorithms up or
down. Any selected algorithm may be used for IKE exchange, but the algorithms on the top of the list are more likely to be
used more often.

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Page 4: IKE Phase 2

Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS): Enabling this feature will
require IKE to generate a new set of keys in Phase 2 rather than
using the same key generated in Phase 1.
Additionally, the new keys generated in Phase 2 (with this option
enabled) are exchanged in an encrypted session. Enabling this
feature affords the policy greater security.
Key Lifetime: The lifetime of the generated keys of Phase 2 of
the IPsec negotiation from IKE. After the time has expired, IKE
will renegotiate a new set of Phase 2 keys.
Phase 2 has the same selection of Encryption, Hash, and DH
Groups as Phase 1, but you are restricted to only one DH
Group. Phase 2 and Phase 1 selections do not have to match.

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Page 5: Dead Peer Detection

Dead Peer Detection (DPD) defines how the router will detect
when one end of the IPsec session loses connection while a
policy is in use.
Connection Idle Time allows you to configure how long the
router will allow an IPsec session to be idle before beginning to
send Dead Peer Detection (DPD) packets to the peer machine.
Request Frequency allows you to adjust the delay between
these DPD packets to send as quickly as every 2 seconds up to
30 seconds apart.
Additionally, you can specify how many Maximum Requests to
send at the selected time interval before the tunnel is considered
dead.
You must click Finish to save your VPN tunnel.

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7.7.6 Page 6: Tunnel Summary
The final page of the tunnel configuration interface is a summary of the tunnel specifications. This is especially helpful for
matching this information with the router (or similar device) at the other end of the tunnel.
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Tunnel Name
Mode
Initiation Mode
Pre-shared Key
Local Network
Remote Gateway
Remote Network
IKE Phase 1:
o Exchange Mode
o Key Lifetime (Secs)
o Encryption
o Hash
o DH Groups
IKE Phase 2:
o PFS
o Key Lifetime (Secs)
o Encryption
o Hash
o DH Groups
DPD

Click Yes at the bottom of the Tunnel Summary page to save
your configuration changes. This will cause active tunnels to
restart.

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Global VPN Settings

These settings apply to all configured VPN tunnels. Changing the Global VPN Settings is rarely necessary; the default
values are almost always sufficient.

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IKE / ISAKMP Port: Internet Key Exchange / Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol port.
Default: 500. This is a standard VPN port that usually does not need to be changed.
IKE / ISAKMP NAT-T Port: Internet Key Exchange / Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol
network address translation traversal port. Default: 4500. This is a standard VPN NAT-T port that usually does not
need to be changed.
NAT-T KeepAlive Interval: Default: 20 seconds. Range: 0-3600 seconds. 20 seconds will be sufficient in almost
all cases.
Tunnel Connect Retry: Default: 30 seconds. Range: 10-255 seconds. 30 seconds will be sufficient in almost all
cases.

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VPN with NAT-T

If one side of a planned VPN tunnel is behind a NAT (network address translation) firewall, the setup of your tunnel
requires the following specifications:
1. Each side of the tunnel must use both a Local Identity and a Remote Identity. These must match the identities on
the other side: The Local Identity must match the Remote Identity on the other side of the tunnel, and vice versa. In
this case, these identities can each be a simple word.
2. The Tunnel Name for the side of the tunnel that is not behind the NAT firewall must be ―anonymous‖.
3. The VPN tunnel must be initiated from the side that is behind the NAT firewall.

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7.8 WiFi as WAN Settings (Advanced Mode only)
When WiFi as WAN is enabled and configured the router will use a remote WiFi access point for internet connectivity. In
other words, external WiFi—from a hotel for example—can be used as the internet source for your own private network.
When enabled in the WiFi as WAN Settings page, the IBR600 will find possible WiFi sources that you can select and add.
Unless the WiFi source is on an unprotected network, you will need to know the password or key.
All CradlePoint routers and some other routers use the same default IP address for the primary network, 192.168.0.1. If
you attempt to set up WiFi as WAN and there is an ―IP conflict,‖ you need to change the IP address. The router is
attempting to use the same IP address for both WAN and LAN, which is impossible. Go to Network Settings → WiFi /
Local Networks. Select the network and click Edit. You can change the IP address under IP Settings. For example, you
might change 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1.
Saved Profiles:
This is a list of WiFi networks that have already
been configured as WAN sources. The router will
attempt to connect to any of these access points
using the password you have configured. If more
than one access point is in range, then the router
will connect with the highest priority network.
7.8.1

Site Survey

This is a list of WiFi networks that the router can currently find, along with information about the network such as its mode
and channel. If you click on a network in the Site Survey, you can import it as a saved profile. You can sort the list based
on any of the fields by clicking on the field name.
Click ―Refresh‖ if a WiFi network to which you want to connect is invisible. Site Survey only operates on the band—2.4
GHz or 5.0 GHz—that is currently configured in the WiFi advanced settings. In order to connect to networks in a different
band, first switch the WiFi settings to that band (Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks in Advanced Mode).

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Network Name (SSID): The name that is
broadcast from each access point.
Network ID (BSSID): The numeric ID of the
network. This parameter is required when trying to
connect to a hidden network using WiFi as WAN.
It is optional when connecting to a visible network.
Auth Mode: The type of encryption that is used by
the network.
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None
WEP Auto
WEP Open
WEP Shared
WPA1 Personal
WPA2 Personal
WPA1 & WPA2 Personal

7.8.2 Profile Editor
You have the option to manually add network profiles, but it is
usually much easier to import them from Site Survey. Either
click on Add under ―Saved Profiles‖ or select a WiFi network
in ―Site Survey‖ and click Import.
If you import a network from Site Survey, most of the
information about the network will already be completed. You
need to input the password (if there is one) and then click
submit to save the WiFi as WAN profile.

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7.8.3

Wireless Scan Settings

Scan Interval: How often WiFi as WAN scans the environment for updates. (Default: 60 seconds. Range: 5-3600
seconds.)
Scan While Connected: Continue to scan for WiFi as WAN profile updates when connected. Each time a scan occurs
the wireless communication of the router will be temporarily interrupted. Normally this should be disabled.

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8 SYSTEM SETTINGS
The System Settings tab has 7 submenu options that provide access to tools for broad administrative control of the
IBR600:
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Administration
Device Alerts
GPIO Connector
Hotspot Services
Managed Services
System Control
System Software

(Device Alerts, Hotspot Services,
and Managed Services: Advanced
Mode only)

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8.1 Administration
Select the Administration submenu item in order to control any of the following functions:
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8.1.1

Web Login
Network Time Protocol
Timezone
Bounce Pages
UPnP
Remote Management
GPS
Syslog Settings
Web Login

This password is the administration password; this is
separate from the WiFi security password. It allows a user
to change router settings. This password can also be
changed through the First Time Setup Wizard. The default
password is found on the bottom of the router.
8.1.2

Network Time Protocol

Enabling NTP will tell the router to get its system time from
a remote server on the internet. If you do not enable NTP
then the router time will be based on when the router
firmware was built, which is guaranteed to be wrong.
Whenever the internet connection is re-established and
once a week thereafter the router will ask the server for the current time so it can correct itself.
You then have the option of selecting an NTP server and adjusting the NTP server port. Any of the given NTP servers will
be sufficient unless, for example, you need to synchronize your router‘s time with other devices in a network.

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8.1.3

Timezone

This is the time zone and daylight savings setting
used by the router for its own clock. You can also
select this in the First Time Setup Wizard, but
normally the router will automatically select the
correct time zone from the browser.
Daylight Savings Time: Select this checkbox if your location observes daylight savings time.
8.1.4

Bounce Pages

Bounce pages show up in your web browser when
the router is not connected to the internet. They
inform you that you are not connected and try to
explain why. If you disable bounce pages then you
will just get the usual browser timeout. In the normal case when the router is connected to the internet you don't see them
at all.
This allows a user to disable bounce pages for cases where the router WAN link is down.
8.1.5

UPnP

Universal Plug and Play is a set of networking
protocols standardized by the UPnP Forum. UPnP
enables clients to determine network configuration
and configure the network to allow traffic through the firewall without direct user interaction. UPnP can simplify the use of
special applications or devices that require network configuration, but can also allow unprivileged users to manipulate
network configuration.

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8.1.6

Remote Management

Allows a user to enable incoming WAN pings or to
change settings for the router from the internet using
the router's internet address.
Allow WAN pings: When enabled the functionality
allows an external WAN client to ping the router.
WAN Hostname: This hostname is the DNS name
associated with the router's internet connection
interface. If DHCP is used on the interface this
hostname will be used when requesting a DHCP
lease.
Allow Remote Web Administration: When remote
administration is enabled it allows access to these
administration web pages from the internet. With it disabled, you must be a client on the local network to access the
administration website. For security, remote access is usually done via a non-standard http port. Additionally, encrypted
connections can be required for an added level of security. Requiring a secure (https) connection is recommended.
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Require Secure Connection
HTTP Port: Default: 8080. This option is disabled if you select ―Require Secure Connection‖.
Secure HTTPS Port: Default: 8443.

Enable SSH Server: When the router's SSH server is enabled you may access the router's command line interface (CLI)
using the standards based SSH protocol. Use the username "admin" and the standard system password to login.
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SSH Server Port: Default: 22.
Allow Remote SSH Access

Technical Support Access: Only enable this option if instructed by a CradlePoint support agent.

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8.1.7 GPS
If you have an attached device with GPS support, you can enable a graphical view of your router‘s location which will
appear in Status → GPS Status.
Users can configure GPS NMEA GGA format
sentence reporting, available through a routerbased server and/or a remote server.
NOTE: Some carriers disable GPS support in otherwise
supported modems. If you encounter issues with obtaining a
fix, contact your carrier and ensure that GPS is supported.

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Enable GPS support: Enables support for
querying GPS information from supported
modems.
Enable GPS server on WAN: Enables a
TCP server on the WAN side of the firewall,
which will periodically send GPS NMEA
sentences to connected clients.
Enable GPS server on LAN: Enables a TCP server on the LAN side of the firewall, which will periodically send
GPS NMEA sentences to connected clients.
o GPS server port number
Enable GPS reporting to remote server: Enables periodic reporting of GPS NMEA sentences to a remote server.
The router will buffer NMEA data if errors are encountered or if the internet connection goes down and send the
buffered sentences when the connection is restored.
o Remote server hostname or IP
o Remote server port
o Report only over specific time interval: Restricts the NMEA sentence reporting to a remote server to a
specific time interval.

The following GPS spec is copied from http://aprs.gids.nl/nmea/

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$GPGGA – Global Positioning System Fix Data
Name

Example Data

Description

Sentence Identifier

$GPGGA

Global Positioning System Fix Data

Time

170834

17:08:34 Z

Latitude

4124.8963, N

41d 24.8963' N or 41d 24' 54" N

Longitude

08151.6838, W 81d 51.6838' W or 81d 51' 41" W

Fix Quality:
- 0 = Invalid
- 1 = GPS fix
- 2 = DGPS fix

Data is from a GPS fix

Number of Satellites

5 Satellites are in view

Horizontal Dilution of Precision (HDOP) 1.5

Relative accuracy of horizontal position

Altitude

280.2 meters above mean sea level

280.2, M

Height of geoid above WGS84 ellipsoid -34.0, M

-34.0 meters

Time since last DGPS update

blank

No last update

DGPS reference station id

blank

No station id

Checksum

*75

Used by program to check for transmission errors

Courtesy of Brian McClure, N8PQI.
Global Positioning System Fix Data. Time, position, and fix related data for a GPS receiver.

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eg2. $--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx
hhmmss.ss = UTC of position
llll.ll = latitude of position
a = N or S
yyyyy.yy = Longitude of position
a = E or W
x = GPS Quality indicator (0=no fix, 1=GPS fix, 2=Dif. GPS fix)
xx = number of satellites in use
x.x = horizontal dilution of precision
x.x = Antenna altitude above mean-sea-level
M = units of antenna altitude, meters
x.x = Geoidal separation
M = units of geoidal separation, meters
x.x = Age of Differential GPS data (seconds)
xxxx = Differential reference station ID
eg3. $GPGGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

= UTC of Position
= Latitude
= N or S
= Longitude
= E or W
= GPS quality indicator (0=invalid; 1=GPS fix; 2=Diff. GPS fix)
= Number of satellites in use [not those in view]
= Horizontal dilution of position
= Antenna altitude above/below mean sea level (geoid)
= Meters (Antenna height unit)
= Geoidal separation (Diff. between WGS-84 earth ellipsoid and mean sea level. -=geoid is below WGS-84 ellipsoid)
= Meters (Units of geoidal separation)

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13 = Age in seconds since last update from diff. reference station
14 = Diff. reference station ID#
15 = Checksum
8.1.9

Syslog Settings

Enabling this option will send log messages to a
specified Syslog server. After enabling, type the
Hostname or IP address of the Syslog server.

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8.2 Device Alerts (Advanced Mode only)
The Device Alerts submenu choice allows you
to receive email notifications of specific system
events. YOU MUST ENABLE AN SMTP EMAIL
SERVER TO RECEIVE ALERTS. Alerts can be
included for the following:
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Firmware Upgrade Available: A
firmware update is available for this
device.
WAN Device Status Change: An
attached WAN device has changed
status. The possible statuses are
plugged, unplugged, connected, and
disconnected.
Login Failure: A failed login attempt has been detected.
Full System Log: The system log has filled. This alert contains the contents of the system log.
Recurring System Log: The system log is sent periodically. This alert contains all of the system events since the
last recurring alert. It can be scheduled for daily, weekly and monthly reports. You also choose the time you want
the alert sent.

8.2.1 SMTP Mail Server
Since the IBR600 does not have its own email server, to receive alerts you must enable an SMTP server. This is possible
through most email services (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
Each SMTP server will have different specifications for setup, so you have to look those up separately. The following is an
example using Gmail:

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Server Address: smtp.gmail.com
Server Port: 587 (for TLS, or
Transport Layer Security port; the
IBR600 does not support SSL).
Authentication Required: For
Gmail, mark this checkbox.
User Name: Your full email
address
Password: Your Gmail password
From Address: Your email
address
To Address: Your email address

Once you have filled in the information for
the SMTP server, click on the ―Verify
SMTP Settings‖ button. You should receive a test email at your account.
Advanced: Delivery Options
Email Subject Prefix: This optional string
is prefixed to the alert subject. It can be
customized to help you identify alerts
from specific routers.
Retry Attempts: The number of attempts made to send an alert to the mail server. After the attempts are exhausted, the
alert is discarded.
Retry Delay: The delay between retry attempts.

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8.3 GPIO Connector
The power connector includes two pins defined for general purpose LVTTL compatible input and output. These pins are
ESD protected and the input is 5V tolerant.
NOTE: GPIO functionality requires a separate adapter to connect to the I/O pins.

Pin Definition
1

Ground

12VDC Power

Input: LVTTL Digital Input with 50K ohm pullup to 3.3VDC (5V tolerant)

Output: LVTTL Digital Output (capable of source/sink of 50mA)

This section is used to configure these Input and Output General Purpose I/O pins.

Current Value: Displays HIGH or LOW for both the Input Pin and Output Pin.

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Input Pin – The Input Pin can be used to read a value—either high or low—from an external device and either display
that value on this administration page (as the Current Value) or cause the router to reset. Select one of the following
options from the dropdown menu:
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Default/Ignored: In this mode the input pin is not used.
Input Sensing: In this mode the logic state (high or low) is automatically sensed by the router and is readable as
the Current Value.
Router Reset: In this mode an external device can reset the router by holding the input low for 10-seconds.

Output Pin – The Output Pin can be used to allow an external device to read either whether the router is running or
whether the modem is connected. Select one of the following options from the dropdown menu:
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Default/Low: In this mode the output pin is not used and is at 0V (ground potential).
Set High/Router Running: In these modes the output pin is logic low while the router is booting and transitions to
logic high when the router is fully running. If the router is reset, the output returns to low until the router has fully
rebooted.
Modem Connected: In this mode the output pin is logic low until the modem has connected to a tower. If the
connection drops, this output is set low until the connection is restored.

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8.4 Hotspot Services (Advanced Mode only)
Any of your networks can be enabled as a hotspot. To
enable a hotspot, you need to select a network and
set it as a hotspot in Network Settings → WiFi /
Local Networks.
NOTE: Although any network can be a hotspot, the IBR600
allows only one hotspot.

Enable Hotspot Services: Disabled by default. Click
Enabled to activate Hotspot options.
Hotspot Mode: Choose from the following dropdown
options:
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Simple: Allows ―Terms of Use‖ page and
timeout settings controlled within the router.
RADIUS/UAM: Allows you to set up external authentication servers.

LAN Group: A single LAN Group—including both WiFi and Ethernet—can be configured as your hotspot. If you do not
already have a LAN Group configured as a hotspot, go to the WiFi / Local Networks page (you can click Configure to link
to this page) and set the Routing Mode to "Hotspot" for the LAN Group you want to use.
NOTE: Routing Mode is in the Local Network Editor under the IP Settings tab. Select a network in Network Settings → WiFi / Local Networks
and click Edit to open the Local Network Editor. The IP Settings tab will already be open: the Routing Mode dropdown menu is at the bottom.

Allow Service on 3G/4G Modems: Allows you to enable or disable hotspot access to the internet over a modem. This is
often used if the router has a main wired link and a secondary modem for failover (typically with a more expensive/limited
data plan). Select this option if you want the router to allow data traffic over the modem if the wired connection goes down.

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8.4.1

Simple Mode Settings

Display: This section allows you to choose if a
"Terms of Use" page will be given to the user
connecting to the hotspot.
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Internal Terms of Use. Fill in your own
terms of use.
External Terms of Use. Specify a URL
that has the Terms of Use page. Users will
automatically be directed to this page.
No Terms of Use. Redirect Only.

Redirection: Depending on your choice for the
―Terms of Use‖ page, your have further options for
where the user will be directed. After the user
accepts the terms, you can either let him/her
continue to the URL they were trying to reach or
you can force the user to go to a specified URL
once before continuing on.
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To the URL the user intended to visit.
To an administrator-defined URL.

Redirect URL: If you have chosen to send users
to an administrator-defined URL, you will need to
specify the address.
Session Timeout: The amount of time the user may use the router before being forced to authenticate again.
Idle Timeout: If the user is idle for this amount of time, make them re-authenticate.

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8.4.2

RADIUS/UAM Settings

This section allows you to configure a RADIUS or Universal Access Method server. After the user accepts the terms, you
can either let him/her continue to the URL they were trying to reach or you can force the user to go to a specified UAM
Server or URL once before continuing on.
RADIUS settings:
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Server Address
Authentication Port (Default: 1812)
Accounting Port (Default: 1813)
Shared Secret
Redirection: Choose from the dropdown
list of options for redirection:
o Redirect to the UAM Server
o Redirect to the URL that the user
intends to visit.
o Redirect to the following URL (input
the desired URL)
Session Timeout: The amount of time the
user may use the router before being
forced to authenticate again. This value
can be overwritten by the RADIUS server.
Idle Timeout: If the user is idle for this
amount of time, make them reauthenticate.

UAM Settings:
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Host/Domain Name

Adding Host / Domain names gives you the ability
to allow access from your network to any external
domain or website prior to being authenticated.
For example, a hotel might allow access to its own
website prior to authentication.
Click Add to enter new hostnames you wish to
allow.
Enter the Host or Domain Name of the website
you wish to allow, i.e. www.google.com. To
make sure the full domain is allowed, enter the
most inclusive domain, i.e. google.com will
effectively allow www.google.com as well as
mail.google.com and images.google.com.
Click Submit to save your additions.

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8.5 Managed Services (Advanced Mode only) ASK YOUR CRADLEPOINT SALES
REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILS
Managed Services allow you to centralize your router configuration using the WiPipe Central server. WiPipe Central
services must be purchased separately.
Enable Services: Enables the WiPipe
Central client to contact the server.
Ethernet Communication Only: The
WiPipe Central client will not start unless
the WAN is Ethernet.
Registration URL: Register your router
using the code provided by CradlePoint
when you purchase WiPipe Central.

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8.6 System Control
Restore to Factory Defaults: This changes all
settings back to their default values.
Reboot The Device: This causes the router to
restart.

Advanced: System Automatic Reboot
and Ping Test
Scheduled Reboot: This causes the router to
restart at a user-determined time.
Watchdog Reboot: This causes the router to
automatically restart when it determines
unrecoverable error condition has occurred.

Ping Test: A simple test to check internet
connectivity. Type the Hostname or IP address of
the computer you want to ping and press 'Enter' or
click the 'Ping' button.

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8.7 System Software
Firmware Upgrade: This allows the
administrator to load new firmware onto the
router to add new features or fix defects. If you
are happy with the operation of the router, you
may not want to upgrade just because a new
version is available. Check the firmware release
notes for information to decide if you should
upgrade or not.
Automatic (Internet): Have the router download
the file and perform the upgrade with no user
interaction.
Manual Firmware Upload: Upload the router firmware from an attached computer.
Factory Reset: Set default settings to match the new firmware. This is safest, as settings may have changed. You should
back up your current settings and restore them after the new firmware is loaded.
Backup Current Settings: Save your current settings to a file on a computer.
Restore Settings: Restore your previous settings from a file on a computer.

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802.11

Alphanumeric

A family of specifications for wireless local area networks
(WLANs) developed by a working group of the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Characters A-Z and 0-9.

Access Control List
ACL. This is a database of network devices that are
allowed to access resources on the network.
Access Point
AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it
and access the network.
ActiveX
A Microsoft specification for the interaction of software
components.

Antenna
Used to transmit and receive RF signals.
AppleTalk
A set of Local Area Network protocols developed by
Apple for their computer systems.
AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol
AARP. Used to map the MAC addresses of Apple
computers to their AppleTalk network addresses, so that
conversions can be made in both directions.
Application layer

Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients.

7th Layer of the OSI model. Provides services to
applications to ensure that they can communicate
properly with other applications on a network.

Address Resolution Protocol

ASCII

ARP. Used to map MAC addresses to IP addresses so
that conversions can be made in both directions.
ADSL

American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
This system of characters is most commonly used for text
files.

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line.

Attenuation

Advanced Encryption Standard

The loss in strength of digital and analog signals. The
loss is greater when the signal is being transmitted over
long distances.

Ad-hoc network

AES. Government encryption standard.

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Authentication

Bit rate

To provide credentials, like a Password, in order to verify
that the person or device is really who they are claiming
to be.

The amount of bits that pass in given amount of time.

Automatic Private IP Addressing
APIPA. An IP address that a Windows computer will
assign itself when it is configured to obtain an IP address
automatically but no DHCP server is available on the
network.
Backward Compatible
The ability for new devices to communicate and interact
with older legacy devices to guarantee interoperability.
Bandwidth
The maximum amount of bytes or bits per second that
can be transmitted to and from a network device.

Bit/sec
Bits per second.
BOOTP
Bootstrap Protocol. Allows for computers to be booted up
and given an IP address with no user intervention.
Bottleneck
A time during processes when something causes the
process to slowdown or stop all together.
Broadband
A wide band of frequencies available for transmitting
data.
Broadcast

Basic Input/Output System

Transmitting data in all directions at once.

BIOS. A program that the processor of a computer uses
to startup the system once it is turned on.

Browser

Baud

A program that allows you to access resources on the
web and provides them to you graphically.

Data transmission speed.

Cable modem

Beacon

A device that allows you to connect a computer up to a
coaxial cable and receive internet access from your
Cable provider.

A data frame by which one of the stations in a WiFi
network periodically broadcasts network control data to
other wireless stations.

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CardBus

Data-Link layer

A newer version of the PC Card or PCMCIA interface. It
supports a 32- bit data path, DMA, and consumes less
voltage.

The second layer of the OSI model. Controls the
movement of data on the physical link of a network.

CAT 5
Category 5. Used for 10/100 Mbps or 1Gbps Ethernet
connections.

Organizes information so that it can be managed
updated, as well as easily accessed by users or
applications.

Client

DB-25

A program or user that requests data from a server.

A 25-pin male connector for attaching External modems
or RS-232 serial devices.

Collision

Database

When do two devices on the same Ethernet network try
and transmit data at the exact same time.

DB-9

dBd

Information that is stored on the hard drive of your
computer that holds your preferences to the site that
gave your computer the cookie.

Decibels related to dipole antenna.

Data
Information that has been translated into binary so that it
can be processed or moved to another device.

A 9-pin connector for RS-232 connections

dBi
Decibels relative to isotropic radiator.
dBm
Decibels relative to one milliwatt.

Data Encryption Standard

Decrypt

Uses a randomly selected 56-bit key that must be known
by both the sender and the receiver when information is
exchanged.

To unscramble an encrypted message back into plain
text.
Default
A predetermined value or setting that is used by a
program when no user input has been entered for this
value or setting.

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Demilitarized zone

Download

DMZ: A single computer or group of computers that can
be accessed by both users on the internet as well as
users on the Local Network, but that is not protected by
the same security as the Local Network.

To send a request from one computer to another and
have the file transmitted back to the requesting computer.

DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: Used to
automatically assign IP addresses from a predefined pool
of addresses to computers or devices that request them.
Digital certificate
An electronic method of providing credentials to a server
in order to have access to it or a network.
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DSSS: Modulation technique used by 802.11b wireless
devices.
DMZ

DSL
Digital Subscriber Line. High
connection over telephone lines.

internet

Duplex
Sending and Receiving data transmissions at the same
time.
Dynamic DNS service
Dynamic DNS is provided by companies to allow users
with Dynamic IP addresses to obtain a Domain Name
that will always be linked to their changing IP address.
The IP address is updated by either client software
running on a computer or by a router that supports
Dynamic DNS, whenever the IP address changes.

―Demilitarized Zone‖. A computer that logically sits in a
―no-mans-land‖ between the LAN and the WAN. The
DMZ computer trades some of the protection of the
router‘s security mechanisms for the convenience of
being directly addressable from the internet.

Dynamic IP address

DNS

Extensible Authentication Protocol.

Domain Name System: Translates Domain Names to IP
addresses.

Domain name

bandwidth

IP address that is assigned by a DHCP server and that
may change. Cable internet providers usually use this
method to assign IP addresses to their customers.
EAP

Electronic Mail is a computer-stored message that is
transmitted over the internet.

A name that is associated with an IP address.

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Encryption

Fragmentation

Converting data into cyphertext so that it cannot be easily
read.

Breaking up data into smaller pieces to make it easier to
store.

Ethernet

FTP

The most widely used technology for Local Area
Networks.

File Transfer Protocol. Easiest way to transfer files
between computers on the internet.

Fiber optic

Full-duplex

A way of sending data through light impulses over glass
or plastic wire or fiber.

Sending and Receiving data at the same time.

File server

The amount an amplifier boosts the wireless signal.

A computer on a network that stores data so that the
other computers on the network can all access it.

Gateway

File sharing

Gain

A device that connects your network to another, like the
internet.

Allowing data from computers on a network to be
accessed by other computers on the network with
different levels of access rights.

Gbps

Firewall

Gigabit Ethernet

A device that protects resources of the Local Area
Network from unauthorized users outside of the local
network.

Transmission technology that provides a data rate of 1
billion bits per second.

Firmware

Graphical user interface.

Programming that is inserted into a hardware device that
tells it how to function.

H.323

Gigabits per second.

GUI

A standard that provides consistency of voice and video
transmissions and compatibility for video conferencing
devices.

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Half-duplex

IEEE

Data cannot be transmitted and received at the same
time.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Hashing
Transforming a string of characters into a shorter string
with a predefined length.

Internet Group Management Protocol is used to make
sure that computers can report their multicast group
membership to adjacent routers.

Hexadecimal

IIS

Characters 0-9 and A-F.

Internet Information Server is a WEB server and FTP
server provided by Microsoft.

Hop
The action of data packets being transmitted from one
router to another.

IGMP

IKE

Host

Internet Key Exchange is used to ensure security for
VPN connections.

Computer on a network.

Infrastructure

HTTP

In terms of a wireless network, this is when wireless
clients use an access point to gain access to the network.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol is used to transfer files from
HTTP servers (web servers) to HTTP clients (web
browsers).
HTTPS
HTTP over SSL is used to encrypt and decrypt HTTP
transmissions.
Hub
A networking device that connects multiple devices
together.
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol.

Internet
A system of worldwide networks that use TCP/IP to allow
for resources to be accessed from computers around the
world.
Internet Explorer
A World Wide Web browser created and provided by
Microsoft.
Internet Protocol
The method of transferring data from one computer to
another on the internet.

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Internet Protocol Security

Java

IPsec provides security at the packet processing layer of
network communication.

A programming language used to create programs and
applets for web pages.

Internet Service Provider

Kbps

An ISP provides access to the internet to individuals or
companies.

Kilobits per second.

Intranet

Kilobyte.

A private network.

L2TP

Intrusion Detection

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol.

A type of security that scans a network to detect attacks
coming from inside and outside of the network.

LAN

Kbyte

Local Area Network.
Latency

Internet Protocol.
IP address
A 32-bit number, when talking about Internet Protocol
Version 4, that identifies each computer that transmits
data on the internet or on an intranet.
IPsec
Internet Protocol Security.
IPX
Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol
developed by Novell to enable their Netware clients and
servers to communicate.

The amount of time that it takes a packet to get from the
one point to another on a network. Also referred to as
delay.
LED
Light Emitting Diode.
Legacy
Older devices or technology.
Local Area Network
LAN. A group of computers in a building that usually
access files from a server.

ISP
Internet Service Provider.

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LPR/LPD

MPPE

―Line Printer Requestor‖/‖Line Printer Daemon‖. A
TCP/IP protocol for transmitting streams of printer data.

Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption is used to secure data
transmissions over PPTP connections.

MAC Address

MTU

A unique hardware ID assigned to every Ethernet
adapter by the manufacturer.
Mbps

Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest packet that
can be transmitted on a packet-based network like the
internet.

Megabits per second.

Multicast

MDI

Sending data from one device to many devices on a
network.

Medium Dependent Interface is an Ethernet port for a
connection to a straight-through cable.
MDIX
Medium Dependent Interface Crossover is an Ethernet
port for a connection to a crossover cable.
MIB

NAT
Network Address Translation allows many private IP
addresses to connect to the internet, or another network,
through one IP address.
NetBEUI

Management Information Base is a set of objects that
can be managed by using SNMP.

NetBIOS Extended User Interface is a Local Area
Network communication protocol. This is an updated
version of NetBIOS.

Modem

NetBIOS

A device that modulates digital signals from a computer
to an analog signal in order to transmit the signal over
phone lines. It also demodulates the analog signals
coming from the phone lines to digital signals for your
computer.

Network Basic Input/Output System.

Netmask
Determines what portion of an IP address designates the
Network and which part designates the Host.

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Network Interface Card
NIC. A card installed in a computer or built onto the
motherboard that allows the computer to connect to a
network.
Network Layer
The third layer of the OSI model which handles the
routing of traffic on a network.
Network Time Protocol
Used to synchronize the time of all the computers in a
network.
NIC

routers in the network as opposed to sending the entire
routing table at a regular interval, which is how RIP
functions.
Password
A sequence of characters that is used to authenticate
requests to resources on a network.
Personal Area Network
The interconnection of networking devices within a range
of 10 meters.
Physical layer

Network Interface Card.

The first layer of the OSI model. Provides the hardware
means of transmitting electrical signals on a data carrier.

NTP

Ping

Network Time Protocol.

A utility program that verifies that a given internet
address exists and can receive messages. The utility
sends a control packet to the given address and waits for
a response.

OFDM
Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing is the
modulation technique for both 802.11a and 802.11g.
OSI
Open Systems Interconnection is the reference model for
how data should travel between two devices on a
network.

PoE
Power over Ethernet is the means of transmitting
electricity over the unused pairs in a category 5 Ethernet
cable.
POP3

OSPF

Post Office Protocol 3 is used for receiving email.

Open Shortest Path First is a routing protocol that is used
more than RIP in larger scale networks because only
changes to the routing table are sent to all the other

Port

A logical channel endpoint in a network. A computer
might have only one physical channel (its Ethernet

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channel) but can have multiple ports (logical channels)
each identified by a number.
PPP
Point-to-Point Protocol is used for two computers to
communicate with each over a serial interface, like a
phone line.
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is used to connect
multiple computers to a remote server over Ethernet.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is used for creating
VPN tunnels over the internet between two networks.
Preamble
Used to synchronize communication timing between
devices on a network.

Rendezvous
Apple‘s version of UPnP, which allows for devices on a
network to discover each other and be connected without
the need to configure any settings.
Repeater
Retransmits the signal of an access point in order to
extend its coverage.
RIP
Routing Information Protocol is used to synchronize the
routing table of all the routers on a network.
RJ-11
The most commonly used connection method for
telephones.
RJ-45

QoS

The most commonly used connection method for
Ethernet.

Quality of Service.

RS-232C

RADIUS

The interface for serial communication
computers and other related devices.

Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for
remote users to dial into a central server and be
authenticated in order to access resources on a network.

between

RSA
Algorithm used for encryption and authentication.

Reboot

Server

To restart a computer and reload its operating software
or firmware from nonvolatile storage.

A computer on a network that provides services and
resources to other computers on the network.

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Session key

SSH

An encryption and decryption key that is generated for
every communication session between two computers.

Secure Shell is a command line interface that allows for
secure connections to remote computers.

Session layer

SSID

The fifth layer of the OSI model which coordinates the
connection and communication between applications on
both ends.

Service Set Identifier is a name for a wireless network.

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Used for sending and receiving email.
Simple Network Management Protocol
Governs the management and monitoring of network
devices.
SIP
Session Initiation Protocol. A standard protocol for
initiating a user session that involves multimedia content,
such as voice or chat.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol.
SOHO
Small Office/Home Office.
SPI
Stateful Packet Inspection.

Stateful Packet Inspection
A feature of a firewall that monitors outgoing and
incoming traffic to make sure that only valid responses to
outgoing requests are allowed to pass though the
firewall.
Subnet mask
Determines what portion of an IP address designates the
Network and which part designates the Host.
Syslog
System Logger -- a distributed logging interface for
collecting in one place the logs from different sources.
Originally written for UNIX, it is now available for other
operating systems, including Windows.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol.
TCP Raw
A TCP/IP protocol for transmitting streams of printer data.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

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TFTP

Upload

Trivial File Transfer Protocol is a utility used for
transferring files that is simpler to use than FTP but with
less features.

To send a request from one computer to another and
have a file transmitted from the requesting computer to
the other.

Throughput

UPnP

The amount of data that can be transferred in a given
time period.

Universal Plug and Play.

Traceroute

Uniform Resource Locator is a unique address for files
accessible on the internet.

A utility displays the routes between you computer and
specific destination.

URL

USB

UDP

Universal Serial Bus.

User Datagram Protocol.

UTP

Unicast

Unshielded Twisted Pair.

Communication between a single sender and receiver.

Virtual Private Network

Universal Plug and Play

VPN: A secure tunnel over the internet to connect remote
offices or users to their company‘s network.

UPnP. A standard that allows network devices to
discover each other and configure themselves to be a
part of the network.
Update
To install a more recent version of a software or firmware
product.
Upgrade
To install a more recent version of a software or firmware
product.

VLAN
Virtual LAN.
Voice over IP
Sending voice information over the internet as opposed
to the PSTN
VoIP
Voice over IP.

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Wake on LAN

WiFi Protected Access

Allows you to power up a computer through it‘s Network
Interface Card.

An updated version of security for wireless networks that
provides authentication as well as encryption.

WAN

Wide Area Network

Wide Area Network.

The larger network that your LAN is connected to, which
may be the internet itself, or a regional or corporate
network.

WCN
Windows Connect Now. A Microsoft method for
configuring and bootstrapping wireless networking
hardware (access points) and wireless clients, including
PCs and other devices.

Wireless (WiFi) LAN
Connecting to a Local Area Network over one of the
802.11 wireless standards.

WDS

Wireless ISP

Wireless Distribution System. A system that enables the
interconnection of access points wirelessly.

WISP. A company that provides a broadband internet
connection over a wireless connection.

Web browser

WISP

A utility that allows you to view content and interact with
all of the information on the World Wide Web.

Wireless Internet Service Provider.

WEP

Wireless Local Area Network.

Wired Equivalent Privacy is security for wireless networks
that is supposed to be comparable to that of a wired
network.

WPA

WiFi
Wireless Fidelity. Used to describe any of the 802.11
wireless networking specifications.

WLAN

WiFi Protected Access. A WiFi security enhancement
that provides improved data encryption, relative to WEP.
xDSL
A generic term for the family of digital subscriber line
(DSL) technologies, such as ADSL, HDSL, RADSL, and
SDSL.

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Yagi antenna
A directional antenna used to concentrate wireless
signals on a specific location.

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10 APPENDIX
10.1 Product Information and Safety Guide
This important Product Information and Safety Guide contains safety, handling, disposal, regulatory, trademark, copyright, and software licensing information. Read all safety
information below and operating instructions before using the IBR600 3G device to avoid injury.
SAFETY AND HAZARDS
Under no circumstances should the IBR600 3G device be used in any areas (a) where blasting is in progress, (b) where explosive atmospheres may be present, or (c) that are near (i)
medical or life support equipment, or (ii) any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the IBR600 3G device MUST BE POWERED OFF
AT ALL TIMES (since the device otherwise could transmit signals that might interfere with such equipment). In addition, under no circumstances should the IBR600 3G device be used
in any aircraft, regardless of whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In any aircraft, the IBR600 3G device MUST BE POWERED OFF AT ALL TIMES (since the device
otherwise could transmit signals that might interfere with various onboard systems on such aircraft). Furthermore, under no circumstances should the IBR600 3G device be used by
the driver or operator of any vehicle. Such use of the device will detract from the driver or operator‘s control of that vehicle. In some jurisdictions, use of the IBR600 3G device while
driving or operating a vehicle constitutes a civil and/or criminal offense.
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data by the IBR600 3G device can never be guaranteed, and it is possible that data communicated or
transmitted wirelessly may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., contain errors), or totally lost. The IBR600 3G device is not intended for, and CradlePoint recommends the device not be used in
any critical applications where failure to transmit or receive data could result in property damage or loss or personal injury of any kind (including death) to the user or to any other party.
CradlePoint expressly disclaims liability for damages of any kind resulting from: (a) delays, errors, or losses of any data transmitted or received using the device; or (b) any failure of
the device to transmit or receive such data.
Warning: This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel!
To comply with FCC/IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain must not exceed 5 dBi in the Cellular
band and 4 dBi in the PCS band.
ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
Although the antenna model(s) used with these devices meet(s) the Industry Canada Radio Frequency requirements, it is possible that the future customers may swap them for
different ones without network providers knowledge and approval. Such customers must be made aware of, and follow, the Radio Frequency requirements applied in the Technical
Approval:
• RSS-102 ―Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)‖
• RSS-129 ―800 MHz Dual-Mode CDMA Cellular Telephones‖
• RSS-132e ―Cellular Telephones Employing New Technologies Operating in the Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz‖
• RSS-133 r1 ―2 GHz Personal Communications Services‖
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
This product contains software distributed under one or more of the following open source licenses: GNU General Public License Version 2, NetBSD Foundation License, and PSF
License Agreement for Python 3.1.1. For more information on this software, including licensing terms and your rights to access source code, contact CradlePoint at
www.cradlepoint.com/opensource.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Limited 1 Year Warranty included featuring 5x12 technical support + access to software updates + hardware repair or replacement. Optional Enterprise Support Agreement available
with 24x7 technical support + software updates and upgrades + advanced hardware exchange.
CradlePoint, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser (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. CradlePoint does not warrant that
the operation of the device will meet your requirements or be error free. Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage due to customer
negligence, purchaser may return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. If the purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another CradlePoint, Inc.
product within the thirty (30) day period, purchaser may return the product and apply the full purchase price toward the purchase of another CradlePoint product. Any other return will
be subject to CradlePoint, Inc.‘s existing return policy.
LIMITATION OF CRADLEPOINT LIABILITY
The information contained in this Quick Start Guide is subject to change without notice and does not represent any commitment on the part of CradlePoint or its affiliates.
CRADLEPOINT AND ITS AFFILIATES HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL: (A) DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE IBR600 3G DEVICE, EVEN IF CRADLEPOINT AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE; OR (B) CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event
shall the aggregate liability of CradlePoint and/or its affiliates arising under or in connection with the IBR600 3G device, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims
giving rise to liability, exceed the price paid by the original purchaser of the IBR600 3G device.
PRIVACY
CradlePoint may collect general data pertaining to the use of CradlePoint products via the Internet including, by way of example, IP address, device ID, operating system, browser type
and version number, etc. To review CradlePoint‘s privacy policy, please visit: http://www.cradlepoint.com/privacy.
OTHER BINDING DOCUMENTS; TRADEMARKS; COPYRIGHT

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By activating or using your IBR600 3G device, you agree to be bound by CradlePoint‘s Terms of Use, User License and other Legal Policies, all as posted at
www.cradlepoint.com/legal. Please read these documents carefully. CradlePoint, the CradlePoint logo, and IBR600 are trademarks of CradlePoint, Inc.

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10.2 Specifications
MODEL NAME
CradlePoint COR Integrated Broadband Router IBR600
DATA IN
3G via internal EVDO Rev. A modem, backwards compatible to
EVDO Rev 0 and 1xRTT, 10/100 Ethernet Port, WiFi
DATA OUT
WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), Two 10/100 Ethernet Ports (WAN/LAN
Switchable)
ANTENNAS
2 external 2.4 GHz WiFi antennas (500+ feet range); 2 external 3G
EV-DO modem antennas
BUTTONS / SWITCHES
Power Switch, Reset
LED INDICATORS
Power, WiFi, Modem, Signal Strength, Ethernet LAN, Ethernet WAN
DIMENSIONS
3.3-in x 4-in x 0.9-in (85mm x 102mm x 22mm)
WEIGHT: 7.2 oz (200g)
CERTIFICATIONS: FCC, IC, CE, WiFi Alliance, PTCRB, 802.3, plus
Carrier specific certifications
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
-10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) Operating Modem as WAN
-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) Operating Ethernet as WAN
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Storage

DETAILS
 WAN Security NAT, SPI, ALG, inbound filtering of IP
Addresses (future), Port Blocking, Service Filtering (FTP,
SMTP, HTTP, RPL, SNMP, DNS, ICMP, NNTP, POP3,
SSH), Protocol filtering, WAN ping (allow/ignore)
 Redundancy and Load Balancing Failover/Failback with
3G/ Ethernet, Load Balancing, WAN Failure Detection via
ping
 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 passthrough, IPSec pass-through, FTP (passive), FTP (active),
MAC Address Filtering, Dynamic DNS
 Management Remote WAN Web-based Management
Access (HTTP, HTTPS), Web-based GUI (Easy
Management), One-button firmware upgrade, USB firmware
upgrade, Modem Configuration and Management, Serverbased centralized Management (WiPipe™ Central), Modem
configuration and management
 Performance & Heath Monitoring WiPipe™ QoS, with
Traffic Shaping, SSID-based priority, WAN port speed
control
 VPN (IPSec). Device to CradlePoint, Cisco/Linksys, Linux
system, Transfer Modes, Hash (MD5, SHA128, SHA256,
SHA384, SHA512), Cipher (AES, 3DES, DES), Support for 5
concurrent connections, GRE Tunneling

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