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Data Sheet

IBR1700 Series
Ruggedized Router

2024 - 02 - 19

Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Mobile Service with the IBR1700 Series Ruggedized Router is a Gigabit-Class LTE networking platform designed to provide persistent connectivity for in-vehicle deployments. Cradlepoint NetCloud provides connectivity, network, security, and location services to connect everything in the vehicle, while providing access to IT for remote management, troubleshooting, and analytics.

High Performance In-Vehicle Connectivity

The Cradlepoint IBR1700 Series Ruggedized Router for vehicles with the NetCloud Mobile Service was designed for organizations that depend on field forces and mobile networks. In addition to embedded Gigabit Class LTE, it also includes tri-radio Wi-Fi allowing dedicated radios for video offload, enhanced security, better signal quality, and higher client capacities. NetCloud Mobile advanced features add threat management, web filtering, application visibility, analytics, and advanced GNSS/GPS functionality including location tracking and cellular coverage maps to the service.

5G Ready for Upward Compatibility

The IBR1700 Series Ruggedized Router for in-vehicle uses is 5G-ready with the ability to be field upgraded and accept a future generation modular 5G modem. In addition, it can act as a controller for a Cradlepoint 5G Wideband Adapter. The unique capability of Cradlepoint to operate the adapter in captive mode allows two separate, Ethernet-connected appliances to be managed as a single entity. These two capabilities ensure investment protection and upward compatibility to the latest LTE and 5G technology as they evolve over time.

Notable Benefits

  • Deploy high-speed connectivity with Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet delivering enterprise grade performance.
  • Gain 5G Ready capabilities with a second modem slot and captive modem functionality for simultaneous multi-carrier connectivity.
  • Prioritize access on public safety networks for reliable, secure connectivity.
  • Integrate into Automatic Vehicle Location systems with discrete GNSS and dead reckoning.
  • Extend your deployment with GPIOs, NetCloud SDK and API, and container support for customizable solutions.
  • Define policies through centralized cloud-based management for easy deployment at scale.
  • Enable unified edge security with application aware multizone firewalls, IDS/IPS, and internet security.
  • Create a cellular coverage map for complete visibility into your area’s 5G and LTE coverage (5G mapping requires an optional 5G modem).
Key Software Capabilities

Cradlepoint NetCloud Mobile Service with the IBR1700 in-vehicle router provides everything needed to unlock the power of cellular technology to connect vehicles, users, and IoT to critical applications and services. NetCloud includes router software for optimizing routing, VPN, SD-WAN, and security capabilities along with capabilities centralized in the cloud such as group policy definition, reports, troubleshooting, and analytics dashboards as well as cellular coverage maps. NetCloud Service includes a warranty (for the router), online training, live and online support, and continuous software updates for both the router and the modem.

Coverage Map

 

NetCloud uses GNSS/GPS and 5G/4G cellular health to provide precise analytics about location and signal strength. Data can be mapped to display both the current and historical locations of a vehicle, as well as generate detailed coverage maps that display cellular health, allowing users to gain operational insights and solve problems.

Advanced Software Lifecycle Management

 

NetCloud improves the typical software lifecycle management process. New features are continuously delivered to NetCloud and become available for the router without interrupting network performance. Software versions are tracked for every endpoint, with the latest update just a click away. Straightforward subscription and license management is easily accessible and provided to keep the network running without interruption.

Security Services

 

NetCloud Service advanced security features add application aware zone-based firewall, CP Secure Threat Management (IPS/IDS), and CP Secure Web Filter for protecting your network and meeting the evolving security needs of in-vehicle environments.

Connection Manager

 

Connection Manager provides the ability to manage all WAN connections types including wireless, Wi-Fi as WAN, and wired, from a single software-defined policy. Our custom-built modem software ensures users establish Wireless WAN connectivity faster while maintaining the highest level of resiliency.

Hardware Specifications

The following features are delivered through the hardware.

INTERFACES

Modem:

One of the following:

  • Embedded 1200M-B Modem with 4 x SMA cellular antenna connectors
  • Embedded 600M Modem with 2 x SMA cellular antenna connectors

Optional dual modem:

  • MC400 Modular Modem

Ethernet:

5 x GbE (LAN/WAN switchable)

Wi-Fi:

Tri-radio, dual-band, concurrent operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

  • Two 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11n
  • One 4x4 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2
  • Modes: AP, Wireless Client, and WiFi as WAN
  • Silver SMAs: 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 1.2 Gbps (5 GHz)
  • Gold SMAs 2x2: 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
  • Gold SMAs 4x4: 1.733 Gbps (5 GHz)
  • 6 x RP-SMA Wi-Fi antenna connectors
  • Multiple SSIDs
  • WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, WEP Auto, Open
  • Wi-Fi Alliance Certified

Expansion:

  • 1 x MC400 Modular Modem Slot (Peak throughput: 300 Mbps)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 Type A (output: 5V, 500mA, 2.5W)
  • 1 x GPIO Connector
  • 1 x RS-232 Serial Port

GNSS/GPS:

1 x SMA GPS antenna connector

GNSS / GPS

Acquisition:
(Time to First Fix)

32 seconds (cold start)

Protocols:

NMEA 0183 

Constellations:

600M

  • GPS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • GNSS

1200M-B

  • GPS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou

Accuracy:

Horizontal: < 2 m (50%), < 5 m (95%)

Sensitivity:

600M

  • Acquisition: -145 dBm
  • Tracking: - 160 dBm

1200M-B

  • Tracking: - 159 dBm

Frequencies:

L5

Power:

600M

  • Voltage Supply: 3.15 V
  • Max Current: 3.25 V

1200M-B

  • Voltage Supply: 3.1 V
  • Max Current: 20 mA

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature:

  • Operating: -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)
  • Storage: -40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)

Humidity:

  • Operating: 5% to 95%
  • Storage: 5% to 95%

Ingress Protection:

IP64 (dust tight and splashing water)

POWER

Required:

One of the following:

  • 9-36 VDC steady state input (vehicle installations with 9-24 VDC requires 3A inline fuse, >24 VDC requires 2.5A fuse)
  • External DC power supply, 100-240 VAC input, 12 VDC 3A output (optional)

Features:

  • Reverse polarity and transient voltage protection (ISO 7637-2)
  • Ignition sensing (automatic ON and time-delay OFF)

Consumption:

  • Idle: 8 W
  • Typical: 14 W
  • Heavy: 24 W

PHYSICAL

Size:

224.3 × 190 × 44 mm (8.8 × 7.5 × 1.7 in)

Weight:

1.7 kg (3 lb 7 oz)

RELIABILITY

Calculated MTBF:

286,853 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C)

CERTIFICATIONS

Safety:

UL/cUL, CB Scheme, EN 62368-1, e-Mark

Materials:

WEEE, RoHS, RoHS-2, California Prop 65

Security:

FIPS 140-2 Inside (IBR1700-FIPS models only)

Shock/ Vibration/ Humidity:

MIL STD 810G and SAE J1455

CLOUD SERVICES

Service Plans:

NetCloud Service for Mobile

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.

WI-FI POWER

FCC:

  • 2.4 GHz: 29.2 dBm Conducted
  • 5150–5250 MHz: 29.0 dBm Conducted
  • 5725–5850 MHz: 30.0 dBm Conducted

Australia/ New Zealand:

Radio 1 (2x2)

  • 2.4 GHz: 30.9 dBm Conducted
  • 5180-5240 MHz: 19.5 dBm Conducted
  • 5260-5320 MHz: 19.5 dBm Conducted
  • 5500-5700 MHz: 26.3 dBm Conducted
  • 5745-5825 MHz: 29.1 dBm Conducted

Radio 2 (4x4)

  • 5180-5240 MHz: 18.0 dBm Conducted
  • 5260-5320 MHz: 18.0 dBm Conducted
  • 5500-5700 MHz: 25.0 dBm Conducted
  • 5745-5825 MHz: 30.5 dBm Conducted

EU/Rest of World:

  • 2.4 GHz band: 17.3 dBm Conducted
  • 5180-5240 MHz: 17.8 dBm Conducted

PERFORMANCE

Stateful Firewall Throughput:

940 Mbps

IPSec VPN Throughput:

20 Mbps

Concurrent VPN Tunnels:

10

Concurrent Sessions (TCP):

32,000

Typical Client Count:

30

LEDs

Refer to the IBR1700 Series Router 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

IBR1700-600M

IBR1700-1200M-B

Technology:

Cat 11 LTE Advanced

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

Cat 18 LTE Advanced Pro

  • Dual SIM slots, 2FF form factor
  • SIM-based auto-carrier selection
  • 3GPP Release 12

3G:

WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+

WCDMA/DC-HSPA+

Carrier Aggregation:

Up to 5CA downlink, 2CA uplink

See Understanding Carrier Aggregation.

Up to 5CA downlink, 2CA uplink

See Understanding Carrier Aggregation.

Peak Downlink Rates:

  • LTE: 600 Mbps
  • HSPA+: 42.2 Mbps
  • LTE: 1.2 Gbps
  • DC-HPSA+: 42.2 Mbps

Peak Uplink Rates:

  • LTE: 75 Mbps
  • HSPA+: 5.76 Mbps
  • LTE: 150 Mbps
  • DC-HPSA+: 5.76 Mbps

MIMO:

2x2 MIMO

4x4 MIMO

Modulation:

Up to 256

Up to 256

4G/LTE Bands:

LTE FDD

  • B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B29 (700), B30 (2300), B66 (1700)

LTE TDD

  • B38 (2600), 40 (2300), B41 (2500)

LTE FDD

  • B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B17 (700), B18 (850), B19 (850), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B29 (700), B30 (2300), B32 (1500), B66 (1700), B71 (600)

LTE TDD

  • B38 (2600), B39 (1900), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B42 (3500), B43 (3700), B46 (5200), B48 (3500)

3G Bands:

B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19

B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B9, B19

Power:

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

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

Antennas:

SMA male connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas

SMA male connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas

GNSS/GPS:

Discrete Active GPS with Dead Reckoning

Discrete Active GPS with Dead Reckoning

SMS:

Yes

Yes

Regulatory:

FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), CE (EU), RCM (AU/NZ)

FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), CE (EU), RCM (AU/NZ)

Network Operator Standards:

PTCRB (U.S., Canada), GCF (Worldwide)

PTCRB (U.S., Canada), GCF (Worldwide)

Network Operator Certifications:

AT&T, Verizon

AT&T, Verizon

Public Safety Network Certifications:

Verizon Frontline

ESN, FirstNet Trusted™, Verizon Frontline

Private Cellular Network:

N/A

Yes, includes FCC Part 96 (CBRS Band 48)

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, to operate on their network. 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 Mobile Essentials packages and plans contain all the features and capabilities required for a broad range of mobile or in-vehicle applications. Essentials packages include 24x7 support (phone support: 24 hour weekdays with emergency response on weekends, web: 24x7, chat: 24x5) and a limited lifetime warranty.

For additional capabilities, a NetCloud Mobile Advanced Plan can be added to the NetCloud Mobile Essentials package at any time.

See additional details of what is included in the Essential and Advanced NetCloud software: cradlepoint.com/netcloud-service

NetCloud Mobile Packages for the IBR1700 Series Router

REGION

MODEM

MOBILE PACKAGE PLAN

PART NUMBER

North America
U.S. & Canada

Cat 11 (600 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

Essentials

 

Essentials + Advanced

MAx-1700600M-NNA

 

MAAx-1700600M-NA

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

Essentials

 

Essentials + Advanced

MAx-1700120B-NNA

 

MAAx-1700120B-NA

Cat 11 (600 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

FIPS — Essentials + Advanced

MAx-170F600M-XFA

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

FIPS — Essentials + Advanced

MAx-170F120B-XFA

Cat 18 with dual 1200 Mbps modem, Verizon & AT&T SIMs inserted

FIPS — Essentials + Advanced

MAX5-170F120B-F0

United States Federal Government

Cat 11 (600 Mbps) with Wi-Fi, no AC power supply or antennas

TAA Compliant NC — Essentials

 

TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced

TAA-MAy-1700600M-NNA

 

TAA-MAAy-1700600M-NA

 

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps) with Wi-Fi, no AC power supply or antennas

TAA Compliant NC — Essentials

 

TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced

TAA-MAy-1700120B-NNA

 

TAA-MAAy-1700120B-NA

Cat 11 (600 Mbps) with Wi-Fi, no AC power supply or antennas

TAA Compliant NC FIPS — Essentials + Advanced

TAA-MAy-170F600M-XFA

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps) with Wi-Fi, no AC power supply or antennas

TAA Compliant NC FIPS — Essentials + Advanced

TAA-MAy-170F120B-XFA

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps) with dual 1200 Mbps modem, high temp AC power supply, antennas, Verizon & AT&T SIMs inserted

TAA Compliant NC FIPS — Essentials + Advanced

TAA-MAX5-170F120B-F0

Europe: European Union, South Africa & United Kingdom

Cat 11 (600 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

Essentials

 

Essentials + Advanced

MAx-1700600M-EWA

 

MAAx-1700600M-EA

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

Essentials

 

Essentials + Advanced

MAx-1700120B-EWA

 

MAAx-1700120B-EA

Asia Pacific: Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand & Singapore

Cat 11 (600 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

Essentials

 

Essentials + Advanced

MAx-1700600M-PWA

 

MAAx-1700600M-PA

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

Essentials

 

Essentials + Advanced

MAx-1700120B-PAA

 

MAAx-1700120B-PA

All Regions

Advanced

 

Renewal Essentials + Advanced 

 

Renewal Essentials 

MAx-NCADV

 

MAx-NCADV-R

 

MAx-NCESS-R

x = 1, 3, or 5 years
y = 3 or 5 years

Accessories

INCLUDED

PART NUMBER

GPIO Cable, Small, 2x2, Black, 3 meters 22 AWG

170585-001

OPTIONAL

PART NUMBER

One of the following:

  • Power Supply 12V, Small, 2x2, 1.5 meters (North America Type A)
  • Power Supply, 12V, Small, 2x2, 1.5 meters (North America-United Kingdom-Europe-Australia Types A-G-C-I)
  • Power Supply, 12V, Small, 2x2 (C7 line cord not included), -30 °C to 70 °C

 

170716-000

170717-000

 

 

170869-000

GPIO Cable, DB9, Black, 3 meters

170676-000

GPIO Cable, Small, 2x10, Black, 2.3 meters

170712-000

DAT-Int Cable, OBD-II M/F with DB9-DB9, Black, 4.6 meters

170758-000

Rail Safe GPIO Cable, Small 2x2, Black, 3 meters, 20 AWG

170871-000

Small 2x2 Power to Barrel Adapter, 152 mm

170665-000

Rack Mount Kit

170750-001

LTE Captive Modem Accessory, Indoor, CBA550-150M-D (150 Mbps modem), Americas

170900-001

LTE Captive Modem Accessory, Indoor, CBA850-1200M-B (1200 Mbps modem), Americas

170900-003

LTE Captive Modem Accessory, Indoor, L950-C7A (300 Mbps modem), Americas

170900-005

5G Captive Modem Accessory, Outdoor, W2005-5GB (4.1 Gbps modem), North America

170900-007

5G Captive Modem Accessory, Outdoor, High-Band, W4005-5GB (7.5 Gbps modem), North America

170900-011

5G Captive Modem Accessory, Indoor, W1850-5GB (4.1 Gbps modem), Americas

170900-012

MC400 Modular Modem Kit

  • MC400 Cat 18 LTE Advanced Pro Modular Modem (1200 Mbps). Includes IBR1700 modem door with screw and COR Extensibilty Dock modem door with screw. 
  • MC400 5G Modem (requires 4FF SIM) upgrade for R1900 with RX30-MC or IBR1700 Mobile Routers. Includes modem doors.

 

 

MA-MC400-1200M-B

 

MB-MC400-5GB

 

UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

PART NUMBER

Power Supply 12 V, Small 2x2, 1.5 meters (North America Type A)

TAA-170716-000

Power Supply, 12 V, Small 2x2, 1.5 meters (North America-United Kingdom-Europe-Australia Types A-G-C-I)

TAA-170717-000

GPIO Cable, Small 2x2, Black, 3 meters, 22 AWG

TAA-170585-001

GPIO Cable, DB9, Black, 3 meters

TAA-170676-000

GPIO Cable, Small 2x10, Black, 2.3 meters

TAA-170712-000

Small 2x2 Power to Barrel Adapter, 152 mm

TAA-170665-000

Rack Mount Kit

TAA-170750-001

LTE Captive Modem Accessory, Indoor, CBA550-150M-D (150 Mbps modem), Americas

TAA-170900-001

LTE Captive Modem Accessory, Indoor, L950-C7A (300 Mbps modem), Americas

TAA-170900-005

5G Captive Modem Accessory, Outdoor, W2005-5GB (4.1 Gbps modem), North America

TAA-170900-007

5G Captive Modem Accessory, Outdoor, High-Band, W4005-5GB (7.5 Gbps modem), North America

TAA-170900-011

5G Captive Modem Accessory, Indoor, W1850-5GB (4.1 Gbps modem), Americas

TAA-170900-012

MC400 Modular Modem upgrade for Mobile

  • MC400 Cat 18 LTE Advanced Pro Modular Modem (1200 Mbps). Includes IBR1700 modem door with screw and COR Extensibilty Dock modem door with screw.
  • MC400 5G Modem (requires 4FF SIM) upgrade for R1900 with RX30-MC or IBR1700 Mobile Routers. Includes modem doors.

 

 

TAA-MA-MC400-1200M-B

 

TAA-MB-MC400-5GB

Refer to the Cradlepoint MC400 Modular Modem webpage for more information about modular modems.

Support & Warranty

The IBR1700 Series Router is only sold as a component of NetCloud Mobile Essentials or Essentials and Advanced 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

Find the most up-to-date information at cradlepoint.com/ibr1700