CradlePoint CBA750 Support, Firmware, and FAQs

 

This product was announced as End of Life on March 1, 2013 and the last firmware release was version 2.1 posted on September 24, 2012.

CradlePoint CBA750 Knowledgebase

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CradlePoint CBA750B

CONNECTIVITY MADE SIMPLE

The CradlePoint CBA750 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Adapter provides IP Pass-Through capabilities for any device that requires wireless broadband access. For most applications, simply connect the CBA750, turn the unit on, and it’s ready to go. Quick to install, the CBA750 handles the connection without configuration and provides enhanced network connectivity with support for USB and ExpressCard modems running on 3G/4G Networks. Adding a wireless backup or even primary connection has never been easier.

Ethernet to Mobile Broadband - 
Mobile Broadband to Ethernet

POWERFUL, RELIABLE, CONVENIENT

As a high-performance adapter, the CBA750 supports multiple and concurrent application streams for the attached device, converting Ethernet to mobile broadband and mobile broadband to Ethernet.  This flexible connectivity solution is platform independent, features two operating modes (configuration and IP Pass-Through), and has an “always-on” signal strength meter to determine the best mobile broadband reception for optimum placement. The CBA750 is truly a “drop-in” 3G/4G solution for adding mobile broadband capability effortlessly.

Features

  • A “Drop-In” Wireless Broadband Solution
  • Installs in Minutes - No Software to Load
  • Can be powered with Power-over-Ethernet
  • Optional Modem Security Enclosure
  • The Broadest 3G/4G Modem Support

 

HOW IS IT USED?

The CradlePoint CBA750 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Adapter can be used in three main ways:

  • As Primary Connection in “remote, lights-out” devices like kiosks, ATMs, digital signage, and point of sale devices.
  • As Failover Connection for network equipment that supports redundant WANs.
  • As Antenna Remoting, which allows you to get the best 3G/4G signal available by placing the CBA750 in the best location for receiving the signal. This flexibility, along with Power-over-Ethernet lets you can take advantage of existing CAT5 cabling within a building to bring the internet connection to your equipment room.

Below is a list of carrier-supplied modems compatible with the CBA750.

3 (SWE)

  • USB
    • Huawei E182E
    • Huawei E1550

3 (UK)

  • USB
    • Huawei E156G
    • Huawei E3231
    • ZTE MF112

Aircel (IN)

  • USB
    • Micromax 352G

Airtel (IN)

  • USB
    • Huawei E153
    • Huawei E1731

Alltel

  • USB
    • Huawei EC168
    • Huawei EC228

AT&T

  • USB (Tethered)
    • Huawei E220
  • USB
    • CradlePoint MC200LP
    • Huawei E368 [Force 4G]
    • Huawei E1815 [USB Connect 900]
    • Huawei E181
    • LG AD600 [USB Connect Adrenaline (LTE)]
    • LG L-02A
    • LG Turbo LUU-2100TI [USBConnect Turbo]
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D
    • Option iCON 322 [AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver]
    • Option iCON 461 [AT&T USBConnect Velocity]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U [USB Connect Momentum 4G (LTE)]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 306
    • Sierra Wireless Compass 888
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 875U
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 308 [Shockwave]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 880U
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 881U [USBConnect 881]
    • Sierra Wireless Compass 885 [USBConnect Mercury]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 305 [USBConnect Lightning]
    • ZTE MF636
    • ZTE MF626
  • PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
    • Huawei E870
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 504 [AirCard 890 by AT&T]
  • Express Card
    • Novatel Wireless Merlin X950D
    • Option GT Max 3.6 Express
    • Option GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA W [GT Ultra Express]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 880E

B-Mobile (JP)

  • USB
    • ZTE MF626

Bell Mobility (CA)

  • USB
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC547 [U547 Turbo Stick]
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC998D [U998 HSPA+ Turbo Stick]
    • Novatel Wireless U679
    • Sierra Wireless 330U

BSNL (IN)

  • USB
    • Linktop LW272
    • Linktop LW273
    • Micromax MMX 300C

Cellcom

  • USB
    • AxessTel MV240

Claro (PR)

  • USB
    • Alcatel One Touch X220Y (TCT Mobile)
    • BandRich BandLuxe C330
    • Very Kool m950

Clear

  • USB
    • CradlePoint MC100W
    • Sierra Wireless 250U [CLEAR 4G+ USB (Series S)]

Cricket

  • USB
    • ZTE A605

E-Mobile (JP)

  • USB (Tethered)
    • Huawei D02HW (Huawei)
  • USB
    • Huawei D21HW (Huawei)
    • Huawei D22HW (Huawei)
    • LongCheer D11LC (Longcheer)
    • LongCheer D12LC (Longcheer)
    • LongCheer D21LC (Longcheer)

Idea Cellular (IN)

  • USB
    • Huawei E1732
    • Huawei E367

MTS India (IN)

  • USB
    • ZTE AC2746 [MBLAZE]
    • ZTE AC2766 [M-Blaze Standard]

nTelos

  • Express Card
    • Kyocera KPC680

NTT DoCoMo (JP)

  • USB
    • LG L-02A
    • LG L-05A
    • LG L-02C

O2 (UK)

  • USB
    • Sierra Wireless Compass 889
    • ZTE MF100

Open Mobile

  • USB
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC551

Orange (UK)

  • USB
    • Huawei E160E
    • Huawei E3131
    • Huawei E1752 [Orange E1752 Dongle]
    • Option iCON 515M
    • ZTE MF636
  • Express Card
    • Huawei E881 [E881e]

Pioneer Cellular

  • USB
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 598
  • PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 402

Reliance (IN)

  • USB
    • Huawei EC1262
    • Huawei EC168C
    • Huawei E173
    • ZTE AC2726
    • ZTE MF668
    • ZTE MF190

Rogers (CA)

  • USB
    • Nokia CS-18 [HSPA+ Rocket Mobile Internet Stick - Nokia CS-18]
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 306
    • Sierra Wireless 330U [LTE Rocket Stick]
    • ZTE MF680
    • ZTE MF636 [ZTE MF636 Rocket Stick]
    • ZTE MF668 [ZTE MF668 HSPA+ Rocket Mobile Internet Stick]
  • PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 503 [HSPA+ Rocket Aircard]
  • Express Card
    • Novatel Wireless Merlin X950D

SoftBank Mobile (JP)

  • USB
    • LongCheer C01LC [(longcheer Modem either WM78 or WM66]

Sprint

  • USB (Tethered)
    • Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
  • USB
    • CradlePoint MC100E
    • CradlePoint MC100W
    • Franklin Wireless U600
    • Franklin Wireless U300 [Sprint 3G/4G USB ModemU300]
    • Franklin Wireless U301 [Sprint 3G/4G USB ModemU301]
    • Franklin Wireless S600C
    • Franklin Wireless U770 [Plug-in-Connect Tri-Mode USB]
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Sprint U760]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U
    • Sierra Wireless Compass 597U [Sprint 597 USB Modem]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 598 [Sprint 598U]
    • Sierra Wireless 250U [3G/4G USB Modem 250U]
    • Ubee PXU1901
  • PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
    • Novatel Wireless CC208
    • Novatel Wireless Merlin CC760 [Novatel Merlin C777]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 402
  • Express Card
    • Novatel Wireless Merlin X720 [Sprint EX720]
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 597E

T-Mobile (UK)

  • USB
    • Huawei E173
    • Huawei E367
    • Huawei E1750
    • ZTE MF192
    • ZTE MF637U

T-Mobile (USA)

  • USB
    • Huawei E181 [T-Mobile webConnect USB (UMG181)]
    • Huawei E366 [Jet 2.0]
    • Huawei E1831 [T-Mobile webConnect Rocket USB]
    • Huawei E1691 [T-Mobile webConnect Jet USB (UMG1691)]
    • ZTE MF691 [webConnect Rocket 2.0 HSPA+]
    • ZTE MF683 [Rocket 3.0]
  • Express Card
    • Option GlobeTrotter Express 442

Tata Teleservices (IN)

  • USB
    • Epivalley SXC1080 [Tata Indicom Plug 2 Surf]
    • Huawei EC1261 [TATA Photon+]
    • Huawei E367
    • Huawei EC306
    • Huawei EC168C [Tata Photon+]
    • Huawei EC156
    • ZTE MF631

Tele2 (SWE)

  • USB
    • Huawei E1550
    • Huawei E1750
    • Huawei E398

Telenor (SWE)

  • USB
    • Huawei E1550
    • Huawei E1750

Telia (SWE)

  • USB
    • Huawei E1750

TELUS (CA)

  • USB
    • Huawei E372
    • Huawei E397

Time Warner

  • USB
    • Franklin Wireless U301 [Road Runner Franklin U301]

Verizon

  • USB (Tethered)
    • Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
  • USB
    • CradlePoint MC200LE
    • CradlePoint MC100E
    • Huawei EC168
    • LG VL600 [VL600 4G LTE USB Modem]
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC727 [Verizon USB727]
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Verizon USB760]
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC551 [ 551L 4G LTE USB Modem]
    • Pantech UMW190VZ [Verizon UMW190 Global Modem]
    • Pantech UMW190NCD [Verizon UMW190 Global Modem]
    • Pantech UML290 [UML290 4G LTE USB Modem]
    • Pantech UML295 [NOT SUPPORTED, see cradlepoint.com/UML295]
    • Pantech UM175
    • Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U
  • PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
    • Novatel Wireless Merlin CC760 [Verizon PC770]
  • Express Card
    • Franklin Wireless x720
    • Kyocera KPC680
    • Novatel Wireless Merlin X720 [Verizon V740]

Virgin Mobile (U.S.A.)

  • USB
    • Franklin Wireless U600
    • Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Broadband2Go]

Vodafone (UK)

  • USB
    • Huawei K4505 [Vodafone ModemStick Pro]
    • Huawei K3565 [Vodafone K3565]
    • Huawei K4511
    • ZTE K3570-Z
    • ZTE K3770

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