Cradlepoint AER1600 Series
The Cradlepoint AER1600 is designed for the distributed enterprise to intelligently manage converged wired and wireless connectivity for a highly available “connected experience” at the Edge. Ideal for temporary and micro branch networks, this Advanced Edge Routing solution combines cloud-management, advanced security (UTM), WAN Diversity, industry leading 4G LTE failover, high performance WiFi, and dual modem capabilities for deployment versatility when wired lines are too costly or unavailable.
Benefits
IMPROVE QoE & INCREASE AVAILABILITY
- Increase availability with seamless 4G failover
- Augment WAN bandwidth: 4G, Ethernet (T1, DSL, Cable, MetroE), WiFi as WAN
- Support cloud optimized IP multimedia communications
- Robust, real-time analytics to manage QoE performance, data usage, and costs
MAXIMIZE FLEXIBILITY
- Dual-modems with multi-carrier support for “Cut-the-Wire” solution
- Add burst bandwidth easily for peak periods
- Integrate with MPLS networks for Hybrid WAN deployments
- Application aware policies for intelligent WAN selection and data usage optimization
DEPLOY & SCALE QUICKLY
- Increase speed to deployment with “zero-touch” configuration at installation
- Deploy services for increased security and advanced networking via the cloud
- Integrate easily with enterprise applications using Cradlepoint’s open API
SECURE & PROTECT
- Protect assets with IPS/IDS, stateful firewall, network segmentation, and VLAN support
- Secure data transactions with advanced VPN options
- Integrate Zscaler to inspect “direct to internet” traffic with near-zero latency
- Purpose-built for PCI Compliance
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Technical Specifications
WAN
- Embedded 4G LTE (one modem included; dual-modem option) Multi-Carrier Software-Defined radio
- Five 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (cable/DSL/T1/satellite/Metro Ethernet; WAN/LAN switchable)
- WiFi* (as WAN; Metro WiFi) 2×2 MIMO 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; internal antennas)
*-only on AER1600
LAN
- Dual-band dual-concurrent WiFi* (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
- Five 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (WAN/LAN switchable)
*-only on AER1600
TEMPERATURE
- 0° C to 50° C (32°F to 122°F) operating
- −20° C to 70° C (−4°F to 158°F) storage
HUMIDITY (non-condensing)
- 10% to 85% operating non-condensing
- 5% to 90% storage non-condensing
WIFI POWER (FCC)
- 2402-2483.5 MHz (2.4 GHz band): 28.51 dBm conducted
- 5150-5250 MHz (5 GHz band 1): 26.66 dBm conducted
- 5725-5850 MHz (5 GHz band 3): 23.54 dBm conducted
WIFI POWER (Europe/Rest of World)
- 2.4 GHz band: 19.95 dBm EIRP
- 5150-5250 MHz: 22.98 dBm EIRP
SIZE
- 8.3 x 6.6 x 1.7 in (210 x 167 x 44 mm)
- 1U height for rack mount
CERTIFICATIONS
- FCC
- WiFi Alliance
- CE
- IC
- Carrier certifications
Specific Features
MANAGEMENT
- OOBM (Out-of-Band Management) via USB to Serial
- Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager (ECM)¹
- Web UI, API, CLI
- GPS Location
- Data Usage Alerts (router and per client)
- Advanced Troubleshooting (support)5
- Device Alerts
- SNMP
- SMS control
¹Enterprise Cloud Manager requires a subscription
VPN AND ROUTING
- IPsec Tunnel – up to 20 concurrent sessions
- OpenVPN (SSL VPN)¹
- L2TP¹
- GRE Tunnel
- OSPF/BGP/RIP¹
- Per-Interface Routing
- Static Routing
- NAT-less Routing
- Virtual Server/Port Forwarding
- VTI Tunnel Support
- NEMO/DMNR¹
- IPv6
- VRRP¹
- STP¹
- NHRP¹
¹Requires an Extended Enterprise License or ECM PRIME
SECURITY
- RADIUS and TACACS+ support*
- 802.1x authentication for Wireless and Wired Networks
- Zscaler Internet Security¹
- Certificate support
- ALGs
- MAC Address Filtering
- CP Secure Threat Management²
- Advanced Security Mode (local user management only)
- Per-Client Web Filtering
- IP Filtering
- Content Filtering (basic)
- Website Filtering
*-Native support for authentication. Authorization and accounting support through hotspot/captive portal services. ¹Requires Zscaler Internet Security License ²Requires a CP Secure Threat Management license
What’s In The Box
The Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 is available with three different modem options:
- AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE include an embedded modem and a slot to add an MC400 modem
- AER1600LP3/AER1650LP3 include a bundled MC400 modem and do not include an embedded modem
- AER1600/AER1650 only include a slot for an MC400 modem and do not include an embedded modem
Also included:
- MC400 3G/4G Modem with Antennas*
- External 3G/4G mobile broadband modem antennas‡ (2) (SMA) w/ multiplexing for GPS; finger tighten only
- 12V 3A AC/DC power adapter (WARNING: using a power adapter other than the one provided may damage the device and will void the warranty)
- Ethernet cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Mounting hardware
- Modem door screw
- Warranty/Regulatory information
*Included with AER1600LP3/AER1650LP3, optional for AER1600/AER1650 and AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE ‡ – AER1600LPE/AER1650LPE only
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