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Data Sheet

CBA550 Series
LTE Adapter

2023 - 08 - 17

Designed for remote sites that require secure, reliable failover connectivity in the event of a primary link disruption, the CBA550 Series LTE Adapter is a simple addition at the branch which significantly improves uptime and business continuity. These sophisticated device scan be configured at scale with NetCloud to offer a full range of zero-touch deployment, troubleshooting, and management features and integrate into existing configurations.

4G LTE for Failover Link Diversity

LTE wireless WANs provide a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective failover option to minimize disruption in the event of an outage. Working in conjunction with an existing router or SD-WAN, the CBA550 Series Adapter establishes a cellular connection based on established failover policies. With this adapter, many remote location operations and applications continue functioning while in failover.

Day-1 Connectivity for Rapid Deployment

Establish secure network connections to get operations running while waiting for a wired connection. CBA550 Series Adapters uniquely connect through LTE independently of the primary link so they do not require prior connection through wired networks. Cradlepoint wireless broadband solutions can be set up in hours with zero-touch deployment without IT staff on location, so local personnel can set up the network. Once the wired link is established, the CBA550 adapter falls into backup mode.

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Notable Features

  • Plug-and-play failover, adaptive to any networking and SD-WAN environment
  • Embedded LTE with SIM-based Auto-Carrier Selection
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
  • External antenna options
  • Cloud-managed for ease of deployment, remote management, and reporting

Notice: All specifications subject to change without notice.

Key Software Capabilities

The NetCloud Service provides everything needed to unlock the power of LTE at the network edge and connect devices to critical applications and services. It enables customers to build and manage wireless WANs with complete lifecycle management, true zero-touch deployment, and robust security. The service includes a warranty for as long as there is an active subscription on the router, online training, live and online support, and all software and firmware updates.

Cradlepoint Verify™ Mobile Application 

As an extension to NetCloud, Cradlepoint Verify helps installers quickly and accurately install the CBA550 Series Adapter for optimal LTE signal reception. Upon a verified installation, users receive a detailed report that includes installation pictures, speed test results, and modem health metrics.

Hardware Specifications

The following features are delivered through the hardware.

    INTERFACES

    Modem:

    Embedded LTE Category 4, 4G LTE

    • 2 x SMA cellular antenna connectors

    Ethernet:

    1 x 10/100 Ethernet ports

    Wi-Fi:

    N/A

    GNSS/GPS:

    N/A

    ENVIRONMENTAL

    Temperature:
    • 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) operating
    • -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F) storage

    Humidity:
    • 10% to 85% operating
    • 5% to 90% storage

    PHYSICAL

    Size:

    100 x 100 x 34 mm (3.9 x 3.9 x 1.33 in)

    Weight:

    0.18 kg (6.2 oz)

    RELIABILITY

    Calculated MTBF:
    • 150M-D: 1,662,691 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C)
    • 150M-E: 1,617,264 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C)

    CERTIFICATIONS

    Safety:

    UL/cUL, CB Scheme

    Materials:

    WEEE, RoHS, California Prop 65

    CLOUD SERVICES

    Service Plans:

    NetCloud Service for LTE Continuity

    Service Add-Ons:

    NetCloud Exchange, NetCloud Advanced

    Support:

    NetCloud Packages include support for the full subscription term.

    Warranty:

    All Cradlepoint hardware products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as they have a subscription license to an active NetCloud Service Plan.

    Device Management:

    NetCloud Manager for the full subscription term.

    Software Updates:

    NetCloud Manager for the full subscription term.

    PERFORMANCE

    IP Passthrough Mode Throughput:

    75 Mbps

    Standard NAT Mode Throughput:

    95 Mbps

    Captive Modem Mode Throughput:

    95 Mbps

    LEDs

    Refer to the CBA550 Series LTE Adapter Quick Start Guide.

    Performance testing was conducted based on requirements as defined in RFC2544 using fixed-frame 1518 byte packets. Throughput results reflect unidirectional UDP traffic with less than 1% packet loss as tested with wired connections.

    Results do not reflect performance of the cellular wireless operator networks.

    Enterprise-Class Modem Specifications

      SPECIFICATION

      CBA550-150M-D

      CBA550-150M-E

      Technology:

      Category 4 LTE (3GPP Rel. 11)

      • DC-HSPA+
      • Dual SIM slots, 2FF form factor
      • SIM-based auto-carrier selection

      Category 4 LTE (3GPP Rel. 11)

      • DC-HSPA+
      • Dual SIM slots, 2FF form factor
      • SIM-based auto-carrier selection

      Fallback:

      DL/UL FDD LTE with DC-HSPA+ (150/50 Mbps)

      DL/UL FDD LTE with DC-HSPA+ (150/50 Mbps)

      Carrier Aggregation:

      N/A

      N/A

      Peak Downlink Rates:
      • LTE: 150 Mbps
      • DC-HSPA+: 42 Mbps
      • LTE: 150 Mbps
      • DC-HSPA+: 42 Mbps

      Peak Uplink Rates:
      • LTE: 50 Mbps
      • DC-HSPA+: 5.76 Mbps
      • LTE: 50 Mbps
      • DC-HSPA+: 5.76 Mbps

      MIMO:

      2x2 MIMO

      2x2 MIMO

      QAM:

      Up to 64

      Up to 64

      LTE Bands:

      LTE FDD

      • B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71

      LTE FDD

      • B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19,
        B20, B25, B26, B28

      LTE TDD

      • B38, B39, B40, B41

      HSPA+ Bands:

      B2, B4, B5

      B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19

      Power:

      LTE 23 dBm ± 1, DC-HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 (typial conducted)

      LTE 23 dBm ± 2, DC-HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)

      Antennas:

      SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 2, included)

      SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 2, included)
      GNSS/GPS:

      N/A

      N/A

      SMS:

      Yes

      Yes

      Regulatory:

      FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada)

      CE (EU), RCM (AU/NZ)

      Network Operator
      Standards:

      PTCRB (U.S., Canada)

      GCF-CC (Worldwide), IDA (SG), SIRIM (MY), NOM/NYCE (MX)

      Network Operator
      Certifications:

      AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon†

      See note†

      Public Safety Network
      Certifications:

      FirstNet Trusted™

      N/A

      Private Cellular
      Network:

      N/A

      N/A

      † Cellular carriers and operators throughout the world may only require telecom industry certifications, like PTCRB or GCF, to operate on their network. Some carriers require additional testing and approval, beyond telecom certifications. A carrier listed in the approvals section means Cradlepoint completed additional testing and acquired technical approval for that given carrier. Any carrier not listed may not require additional testing or approval beyond telecom industry certifications to operate on their network.

      Physical Measurements & Features

      Features

      SIM Card Info

      Ordering Guide

      NetCloud LTE Continuity Essentials packages and plans are full featured for performance and connectivity. Essentials and Advanced packages include 24x7 support (phone support: 24 hour weekdays with emergency response on weekends, web: 24x7, chat: 24x5) and a limited lifetime warranty.

      See additional details of what is included in the Essentials NetCloud software: cradlepoint.com/products/netcloud-service

      NetCloud LTE Continuity Package for the CBA550 Series LTE Adapter

        REGION

        MODEM

        ADAPTER PACKAGE PLAN

        PART NUMBER

        North America:

        U.S. & Canada

        150M-D

        Essentials

        BBx-0550150M-N0N

        International: Australia, European Union, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore & United Kingdom

        150M-E

        Essentials Plan

        BBx-0550150M-G0M

        All Regions

        Essentials

         

        Advanced

         

        Renewal Essentials

         

        Renewal Essentials + Advanced

        BBx-NCESS

         

        BBx-NCADV

         

        BBx-NCESS-R

         

        BBx-NCADV-R

        x = 1, 3, or 5 years

        Accessories

          INCLUDED

          PART NUMBER

          Cellular Antenna, White mini, 600 MHz - 4.2 GHz, SMA, 145 mm (Qty. 2)

          170765-000

          SIM Door Screw

          N/A

          OPTIONAL

          PART NUMBER

          PoE Injector, 48 V, .35 A, 15.4 W, 1.8 meters (with C5 NA line cord)

          170732-001

          One of the following:

          • C5 Line Cord, 250 V, 1.8M, EU (Type F)
          • C5 Line Cord, 250 V, 1.8M, AU (Type I)
          • C5 Line Cord, 250 V, 1.8M, UK (Type G)

           

           

          170733-000

          170733-001

          170733-002
          Support & Warranty

          The CBA550 Series LTE Adapters are only sold as components of NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials packages.

          • NetCloud Packages include support for the full subscription term.
          • All Cradlepoint hardware products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as they have a subscription license to an active NetCloud Service Plan.
          More Information
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