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CBA850 Overview
The CBA850 is ideally suited for an installation where there is an existing network infrastructure. The CBA850 connects to the ethernet failover port on the existing router/firewall. When the router/firewall detects a network failure, it will connect to the CBA850 to provide network connectivity. All CBA850 transmission then passes thru the existing network infrastructure. Most users are unaware that a failover situation has occurred. In some cases, users are aware of the switchover because of the faster internet response time. When the ethernet connection is restored, the router/firewall will fail back to the ethernet connection.
The other usage of the CBA850 is as a 'Captive Modem'. 'Captive Modem' is CradlePoint's implementation of the CBA850 as an external modem. The external modem can be situated at a location where there is good reception, while the router can be located in a wiring closet. Current implementations of the 850 as an external modem is with the usage of the 4250 router. The 4250 does not have a modem. The 850 becomes the modem for the 4250. The combination of the 4250 and the 850 are treated as 1 unit for management.
The CBA850 can also function as the only means of connectivity for an existing network infrastructure.
WiFi is not available on any CBA850 model.
The CBA850 is a POE device, i.e., power over ethernet. This allows the CBA850 to be placed in a location with the best reception without regard for the location of the nearest power outlet.
The CBA850 is available in 2 models. The 1st model is the CBA850LP6-NA. It contains a CAT 6 modem. It is available for all 4 major carriers. The LP6 modem handles LTE Advanced and LTE transmission. 3G HSPA+/HSPA fallback is available for ATT and T-Mobile. No 3G fall back is available for Verizon or Sprint. This unit has carrier aggregation where the transmission is split across 2 bands and combined at the tower for a theoretical download speed of 300 Mbps and a theoretical upload speed of 50 Mbps.
The 2nd model is the CBA850 with a 1200M-B Modem. It is a CAT 18 Modem. The 1200M-B modem handles LTE Advance-Pro transmission. The 1200M-B is capable of downloading a theoretical max of 1.2 Gbps with 4 antennas, and an upload of 150 Mbps. LTE Advanced - Pro is considered to be a pathway to 5G, as it is faster than LTE Advanced with lower latency.
The 1200M-B uses several techniques to achieve this speed.
It is capable of handling all 4 major carriers in the US.
All of the CBA routers have SIM-based Auto-Carrier Selection for all North American carriers. Once the SIM is inserted into the unit, the router will detect the carrier and load the appropriate modem firmware automatically.
In all cases, SIM cards and a data plan are required.
In addition to the information above, the CBA850 has the ability to do cloud based Out-of-Band Management of a router/device which is attached to it via a console port using an RJ45 cable. The user can correct router/device configuration issues remotely by using NCM Advanced (subscription required) and entering into console mode. Static IP addresses and/or an additional telephone line are not required for remote management when using NCM Advanced.
The CBA850 has 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, one default NAT (LAN 1) and one default IP Pass-thru (LAN 2).
The beauty of the CBA850 is that you can just take the CBA850 out of the box and drop it into an existing infrastructure. Of course, you need a SIM and a data plan. And you will need a router which is capable of transferring control to the 850 and back. But once the modem is provisioned, just connect the CBA850 to the failover port on the existing router/firewall. The CBA850 is turnkey ready to take over internet connectivity in case of a failure.
The CBA850 has the ability to provide GPS information. The router has 'active' GPS which may require a GPS antenna. This feature must be enabled in the configuration. The coordinates may be sent to a 3rd party provider as part of the configuration. The physical location of the device may be viewed through NCM with an Advanced NCM subscription.
The 850 is approximately 4 1/2 inches square by 1 3/4 inches tall. It has a white housing, allowing it to be installed on a wall or desk without being too obtrusive. It comes with 2 white cellular antennas for the LP6 models, or 4 cellular white antennas for the 1200M-B models. The power supply, however, is black. But if the unit is being powered by an ethernet cable, the black power supply will not be used. The unit comes with 2 LAN 10/100/1000 ethernet ports. One is default configured as an IP pass-thru interface while the other is default configured as a NAT interface. In addition, there is an RJ45 Serial Port for console access or out-of-band management.
CradlePoint products can be configured and monitored easily, without installing any additional software. NetCloud Manager (NCM) allows you to keep tabs on all your devices, check status, configure settings and update firmware. NCM is almost a necessity for those businesses with geographically dispersed devices. Whenever the device needs a firmware upgrade or a configuration change, the devices may be upgraded from a central location rather than dispatching a technician to each individual location. 850 Models purchased after May 31, 2018 come as a package. The package includes the router (with a choice of modem), 24x7 support, and NetCloud Manager. If you need to use the Out-of-Band Management remotely, an upgrade to NetCloud Branch Advanced is required.
The CBA850 is an ideal device that can fit into an existing network infrastructure, providing failover connectivity to the internet. If the existing ethernet router/firewall network connection fails, the router/firewall transfers control to the CradlePoint which will take over and provide 4G/LTE connectivity to the internet. When the existing ethernet router/firewall detects that network connection is restored, control will be transferred from the CradlePoint back to the ethernet router/firewall.
The footprint of the CBA850 is relatively small and has POE capability. The white color makes it less obtrusive in a retail display. The CBA850 provides a quick and relatively inexpensive solution to network failures, keeping your business online when the existing network connectivity fails.
And finally, the CBA850 has many more features which are accessible with an Advanced NCM subscription.
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The CBA850 is part of the Branch Solutions Package Segment. The CBA850 Package consists of a router with the modem of your choice, Cradle Care 24x7 Support and NetCloud Essentials. An upgrade to NetCloud Branch Advanced is required for Out of Band Management via NCM.
All CradlePoint packages are drop-shipped from Boise, ID.
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BBA1-0850LP6-NN | 1-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, Advanced Plan, and CBA850 adapter (LP6 modem), North America | $669.00 | $669.00 |
BBA3-0850LP6-NN | 3-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, Advanced Plan, and CBA850 adapter (LP6 modem), North America | $889.00 | $889.00 |
BBA5-0850LP6-NN | 5-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, Advanced Plan, and CBA850 adapter (LP6 modem), North America | $1,109.00 | $1,109.00 |
BBA1-0850120B-NN | 1-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, Advanced Plan, and CBA850 adapter (1200Mbps modem), North America | $899.00 | $899.00 |
BBA3-0850120B-NN | 3-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, Advanced Plan, and CBA850 adapter (1200Mbps modem), North America | $1,119.00 | $1,119.00 |
BBA5-0850120B-NN | 5-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, Advanced Plan, and CBA850 adapter (1200Mbps modem), North America | $1,329.00 | $1,329.00 |
BB1-0850LP6-N0N | 1-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and CBA850 adapter (LP6 modem), North America | $609.00 | $609.00 |
BB3-0850LP6-N0N | 3-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and CBA850 adapter (LP6 modem), North America | $709.00 | $709.00 |
BB5-0850LP6-N0N | 5-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and CBA850 adapter (LP6 modem), North America | $809.00 | $809.00 |
BB1-0850120B-N0N | 1-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and CBA850 adapter (1200Mbps modem), North America | $839.00 | $839.00 |
BB3-0850120B-N0N | 3-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and CBA550 adapter (150M-D modem), North America | $939.00 | $939.00 |
BB5-0850120B-N0N | 5-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and CBA850 adapter (1200Mbps modem), North America | $1,029.00 | $1,029.00 |
This section presents antennas provided by CradlePoint. Previously, CradlePoint was providing antennas unders its part numbers that were manufactured by Panorama Antennas. CradlePoint now has 3 antenna manufacturers Panorama, Parsec and TAOGLAS. Cradlepoint has curated approved antennas from each of these manufacturers. These antennas are provided in TCI's antenna page.
For a comprehensive white paper on how to choose an antenna, click here.
If you need any advice on antennas, don't hesitate to contact us to assist you, 718-888-8898.
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170659-001 | Cellular Antenna, White, 700MHz - 2.7GHz, SMA, 210mm, used with CBA850LP6 & CBA850LP4 | $14.99 | $14.99 |
170761-001 | Cellular Antenna, White, 600MHz - 6GHz, SMA, 180mm, used with CBA850-1200M-B | $14.99 | $14.99 |
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170594-000 | SIM, Verizon 2FF triple punch, for Verizon Retail or VPP accounts | $15.00 | $15.00 |
170638-001 | SIM, Sprint 2FF only, SIMGLW106Q Retail | $15.00 | $15.00 |
170752-000 | SIM, ATT 2FF only, ATT Retail, or ATT APEX (Partner Exchange) rate plans, not compatible with ATT IoT/Jasper or FirstNet platform based accounts | $15.00 | $15.00 |
170753-000 | SIM, T-Mobile 2FF, Retail Triple Punch SIM SKU ZZZ260R060 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
170840-000 | SIM, ATT FirstNet 2FF only, FirstNet platform based accounts | $15.00 | $15.00 |
SIMINSERT_01 | SIM insertion of 1 SIM per NetCloud package, must be combined with one of the following; 170594-000, 170752-000,170753-000, or 170638-001 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
SIMINSERT_02 | SIM insertion of 2 SIM per NetCloud package, must be combined with two of the following; 170594-000, 170752-000,170753-000, or 170638-001 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
170662-000 | Rollover Adapter for RJ45 Ethernet M/F | $11.99 | $11.99 |
170663-000 | RJ45 Rollover Serial Cable, 2.1M, used with CBA850 | $9.99 | $9.99 |
170663-001 | RJ45 Rollover Serial Cable, 4.3M, used with CBA850 | $13.99; | $13.99 |
170666-000 | Wall or Ceiling Mounting Bracket, used with CBA850 | $44.99 | $44.99 |
170677-002 | Power Supply, barrel, 12V, 3A, 2M (North America), used with AER1600/AER1650/CBA850 | $29.99 | $29.99 |
170732-000 | PoE Injector, 48V, .35A, 15.4W, 1.8M (w/ C6 NA line cord), used with CBA850, CBA550, AP22 | $39.99 | $39.99 |
TP-POE150S | TP-Link POE Injector 802.3af Compliant | $25.99 | $25.99 |
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Extended Warranties can be purchased in subsequent years, and as a follow-on warranty at the conclusion of the standard warranty period. No gap in coverage is allowed: the new warranty must be in place before the existing warranty expires.
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BB1-NCESS | 1-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, supports CBA850 series | $60.00 | $60.00 |
BB3-NCESS | 3-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, supports CBA850 series | $180.00 | $180.00 |
BB5-NCESS | 5-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan, supports CBA850 series | $300.00 | $300.00 |
BB1-NCESS-R | 1-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan | $60.00 | $60.00 |
BB3-NCESS-R | 3-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan | $180.00 | $180.00 |
BB5-NCESS-R | 5-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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BB1-NCADV | 1-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Advanced Plan (requires corresponding Essentials Plan) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
BB3-NCADV | 3-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Advanced Plan (requires corresponding Essentials Plan) | $180.00 | $180.00 |
BB5-NCADV | 5-yr NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Advanced Plan (requires corresponding Essentials Plan) | $300.00 | $300.00 |
BB1-NCADV-R | 1-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Advanced Plan (requires corresponding Essentials Plan) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
BB3-NCADV-R | 3-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Advanced Plan (requires corresponding Essentials Plan) | $180.00 | $180.00 |
BB5-NCADV-R | 5-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Advanced Plan (requires corresponding Essentials Plan) | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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BBA1-NCEA-R | 1-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and Advanced Plan | $120.00 | $120.00 |
BBA3-NCEA-R | 3-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and Advanced Plan | $360.00 | $360.00 |
BBA5-NCEA-R | 5-yr Renewal NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials Plan and Advanced Plan | $600.00 | $600.00 |
Cradlepoint's Extended Enterprise License provides advanced routing and security features that are designed to increase productivity and business continuity for an enterprise's network. Customers who opt in will have immediate access to a number of features.
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The CBA850 does not have the ability to add a 2nd modem. However, if your modem fails, you may purchase a replacement modem for the unit.
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MC400LP6 | LTE Advanced (Cat 6) modem (for AER1600/1650, 2100, AER3100/3150, CBA850, and COR series products with dock) | $449.99 | $449.99 |
BB-MC400-1200M-B | LTE Advanced Pro (1200Mbps) modem upgrade for LTE Branch Adapter. Includes CBA850 door and 4 white antennas | $599.99 | $599.99 |
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