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IBR600C
Series Router

2024 - 03 - 26

The Cradlepoint IBR600C Series Router for IoT networks is a semi-ruggedized, cloud-managed LTE router, built for IoT and M2M applications. They provide a resilient, LTE connection ideal for use in high-availability, portable, or fixed uses. The IBR600C Series is available with IoT NetCloud Service Plans, which provide features optimized for each unique deployment.

 

Semi-Ruggedized IoT Solution

 

When coupled with the NetCloud IoT service plan, the IBR600C router provides a compact semi-ruggedized 4G LTE router solution for connecting and protecting IoT devices at scale. It is ideal for use in high-availability portable or fixed applications such as surveillance cameras, digital signs, oil and gas monitoring, and parallel networking. With an extensive list of features, it can be confidently deployed in the field, in buildings, or in embedded systems to deliver complete visibility, security, and control of connected devices anywhere.

 

Robust Cloud Managed IoT Solution

 

For organizations requiring robust connectivity for IoT networks — with installed routers numbering from hundreds to many thousands — Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Service for IoT with the IBR600C router provides a comprehensive cloud managed network solution. When coupled with advanced IoT features, it provides troubleshooting and diagnostics with in-band and out-of-band management, extensive analytics and insights, and extensibility and integrations such as Microsoft Azure IoT Central. Cradlepoint’s NetCloud-managed IoT endpoints can be rapidly deployed and easily scaled to accommodate the diverse requirements of organizations.

 

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Notable Features

  • Define policies through centralized, cloud-based management for easy deployment at scale.
  • Gain fast, reliable connectivity with an embedded Cat 4 modem with dual SIM support.
  • Expand working radius and IoT connectivity with secure, enterprise class Wi-Fi.
  • Provide a semi-ruggedized, portable solution capable of enduring harsh environments.
  • Utilize Configurable GPIO ports and NetCloud Integrations for IoT applications.
  • Customize and extend NetCloud Service functionality with NetCloud SDK and API.

Notice: All specifications subject to change without notice.

Key Software Capabilities

Cradlepoint NetCloud Service for the IBR600C Series Router includes the appropriate router software with powerful cloud management features for managing IoT at scale. The NetCloud Service includes cloud-based management for optimizing routing, VPN, SD-WAN, and security capabilities. The cloud capabilities include defining and applying policies, at-a-glance status insights, reports, troubleshooting, and analytics dashboards. The service includes a warranty for as long as an active IoT Essentials or Essentials + Advanced subscription on the router, online training, live and online support, and all software and firmware updates.

Router Services

Next generation hardware provides local processing power to handle demanding, router-delivered services, such as support for VPN tunneling encryption including DMVPN, IPsec, GRE, and other tunneling technologies.

Security Services

NetCloud Service includes security features and options to optimize the IBR600C Series Router to meet the evolving security needs of IoT. The service includes a stateful zone-based firewall, an authenticated wireless connection that is fully isolated from the surrounding networks, and the ability to add content filtering with Zscaler.

Extensibility and Integrations

NetCloud Service and the IBR600C Series Router can access network data that third-party applications need to provide higher levels of insights and control. Leverage pre-built connections to partner applications or create custom connections across a variety of use cases using the NetCloud SDK or NetCloud API.

Cloud Services

NetCloud Manager delivers true, zero-touch deployment with the ability to define and deliver policy across entire groups of endpoints. Users can create a cloud-orchestrated hub and spoke VPN network and gain insights and analytics required for rapid troubleshooting and diagnostic workflows.

Hardware Specifications

The following features are delivered through the hardware.

    INTERFACES

    Modem:
    • Embedded 150M modem with 2 x SMA cellular antenna connectors
    • Optional dual modem (requires the the COR Extensibility Dock) with Modular MC400 Modem

    Ethernet:
    • 1 x GbE (LAN/WAN switchable)
    • 1 x FE (LAN/WAN switchable)

    Wi-Fi:

    Single-radio, single-band (2.4 GHz)

    • 2x2 MIMO 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi 4
    • 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
    • Two (2) Wi-Fi SSIDs
    • WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA2/ WPA3 Enterprise, Open
    • Wi-Fi Alliance Certified

    Expansion:

    1 x USB 2.0 Type A (output: 5V, 500mA, 2.5W)

     

    1 x Extensibility Port

    • Extensibility Dock
    • 9-Wire Power and GPIO Cable 
    • Serial Port Adapter

    GNSS/GPS:

    1 x SMA GNSS antenna connector

    ENVIRONMENTAL

    Temperature:
    • Operating: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
    • Storage: -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)

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

    POWER

    Required:

    One of the following:

    • 9-33 VDC steady state input
    • External DC power supply, 100-240 VAC input, 12 VDC 3A output (included)

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

    Consumption:
    • Idle: 4 W
    • Wi-Fi TX/RX: 9 W
    • LTE TX/RX: 6.25 W

    PHYSICAL

    Size:

    118 x 113.5 x 29.3 mm (4.6 x 4.5 x 1.2 in)

    Weight:

    400 g (14 oz)

    CERTIFICATIONS

    Safety:

    UL/cUL, CB Scheme, EN 60950-1, EN 62368-1, MIL-STD 810G, SAE J1455

    Materials:

    WEEE, RoHS, REACH, California Prop 65

    RELIABILITY

    Calculated MTBF:

    892,499 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C)

    WI-FI POWER

    FCC:

    2.4 GHz band: 28.1 dBm Conducted

    Canada:

    2.4 GHz band: 28.1 dBm Conducted

    Rest of World:
    • 2.4 GHz band: 15.44 dBm Conducted
    • 2.4 GHz band: 20 dBm EIRP

    PERFORMANCE

    Stateful Firewall Throughput:

    75 Mbps

    IPSec VPN Throughput:

    10 Mbps

    Concurrent VPN Tunnels: 

    5

    Concurrent Sessions (TCP): 

    16,000

    Typical Client Count:

    5

    LEDs

    Refer to the IBR600C Series IoT Router Quick Start Guide.

    Performance testing conducted based on requirements as defined in RFC2544 using fixed-frame 1518-byte packets. Throughput results reflect uni-directional 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

      150M-D (NORTH AMERICA)

      150M-B (EUROPE)

      150M-C (APAC)

      Technology:

      LTE Cat 4 (3GPP Rel. 11), DC-HSPA+

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

      Cat 4 LTE (3GPP Rel. 11), DC-HSPA+

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

      LTE Cat 4 (3GPP release 11), DC-HSPA+

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

      Fallback:

      WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+

      WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+

      WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+

      Carrier Aggregation:

      N/A

      N/A

      N/A

      Peak Downlink Rates:

      • LTE: 150 Mbps
      • WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps
      • LTE: 150 Mbps
      • WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps
      • LTE: 150 Mbps
      • WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps

      Peak Uplink Rates:
      • LTE 50 Mbps
      • WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps
      • LTE 50 Mbps
      • WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps
      • LTE 50 Mbps
      • WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps

      MIMO:

      2x2 MIMO

      2x2 MIMO

      2x2 MIMO

      QAM:

      Up to 16

      Up to 16

      Up to 16

      LTE Bands:

      LTE FDD

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

      LTE TDD

      • B38, B40, B41

      LTE FDD

      • B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20

      LTE FDD

      • B1, B3, B5, B7, B28

      WCDMA Bands:

      B2, B4, B5

      LTE FDD

      • B1, B5, B8

      LTE FDD

      • B1, B5

      Power:

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

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

      LTE 23 dBm ± 1; 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)

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

      GNSS/GPS:

      Passive GNSS

      • GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo

      Passive GNSS

      • GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo

      Passive GNSS

      • GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo

      SMS:

      Yes

      Yes

      Yes

      Regulatory:

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

      CE (European Union)

      RCM (AU/NZ)

      Network Operator Standards:

      PTCRB (U.S., Canada)

      GCF (Worldwide)

      GCF (Worldwide)

      Network Operator Certifications:

      AT&T, Verizon†

      See note†

      See note†

      Public Safety Network Certifications:

      FirstNet Trusted™, Verizon Frontline

      N/A

      N/A

      Private Cellular Network:

      N/A

      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 IoT Essentials packages and plans contain all the features and capabilities required for a broad range of IoT 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 IoT Advanced Plan can be added to the NetCloud Essentials package at any time.

      NetCloud IoT Connectivity packages and plans contain the features and capabilities required for a range of entry-level IoT applications. IoT Connectivity Packages include access to the technical documentation portal, on-demand Cradlepoint University training, and a one-year warranty.

      For additional capabilities, a NetCloud IoT Essentials Add-on can be added to the NetCloud IoT Connectivity Package at any time.

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

      NetCloud IoT Packages for the IBR600C Series Router

        REGION

        MODEM

        IOT PACKAGE PLAN

        PART NUMBER

        North America:
        U.S. & Canada

        Cat 4 (150 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

        Essentials

         

        Essentials + Advanced

         

        IoT Connectivity

        TBy-600C150M-NNN

         

        TBAy-600C150M-NN

         

        TBFy-600C150M-NN

        Cat 4 (150 Mbps) without Wi-Fi

        Essentials

         

        Essentials + Advanced

        TBy-650C150M-N0N

         

        TBAy-650C150M-NN

        U.S. Federal Government

        TAA Compliant NC — Cat 4 (150 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

        Essentials + Advanced

        TAA-TBAy-600C150M-NN

        Worldwide: European Union, South Africa & United Kingdom

        Cat 4 (150 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

        Essentials

         

        Essentials + Advanced

         

        IoT Connectivity

        TBy-600C150M-EWM

         

        TBAy-600C150M-EM

         

        TBFy-600C150M-EM

        Asia Pacific: Australia, New Zealand & Singapore

        Cat 4 (150 Mbps) with Wi-Fi

        Essentials

         

        Essentials + Advanced

         

        IoT Connectivity

        TBy-600C150M-PWM

         

        TBAy-600C150M-PM

         

        TBFy-600C150M-PM

        All Regions

        Advanced

         

        Essentials Add-on for IoT Connectivity

         

        Renewal Essentials

         

        Renewal Advanced

         

        Renewal Essentials + Advanced

         

        Renewal IoT Connectivity

         

        Renewal IoT Connectivity to Essentials Add-on

        TBx-NCADV

         

        TBFx-NCCES

         

         

        TAx-NCESS-R

         

        TBx-NCADV-R

         

        TBAx-NCEA-R

         

         

        TBFx-NCCONL-R

         

        TBFx-NCCES-R

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

        Accessories

          INCLUDED

          PART NUMBER

          One of the following power supplies:

          • 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)

          170716-000

           

          170717-000

          Cellular Antenna, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA Black Mini (Qty 2)

          170704-002

          Wi-Fi Antenna, Charcoal, Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz, RPSMA (Qty 2)

          170836-000

          OPTIONAL

          PART NUMBER

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

          170585-001

          Power Supply, Vehicle, 12V, 2x2

          170635-000

          DIN Rail Mounting Bracket

          170656-002

          GPIO Cable, SATA with Lock, Black, 1.7 meters

          170680-001

          COR Extensibility Dock

          170700-000

          COR Extensibility Cable, SATA-DB9, Black, 305 mm

          170767-000

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

          170871-000

          LTE Advanced (Cat 6) modem†

          MC400LP5

          LTE Advanced Pro (1200 Mbps) modem upgrade for Mobile — includes IBR1700 & COR Extensibility Dock doors, no antennas†

          MA-MC400-1200M-B

          UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 

          PART NUMBER

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

          TAA-170585-001

          Power Supply, Vehicle, 12V, 2x2, 2 meters

          TAA-170635-000

          DIN Rail Mounting Bracket 

          TAA-170656-002

          GPIO Cable, SATA with Lock, Black, 1.7 meters

          TAA-170680-001

          COR Extensibility Dock 

          TAA-170700-000

          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

          COR Extensibility Cable, SATA-DB9, Black, 305 mm

          TAA-170767-000

          LTE Advanced Pro (1200 Mbps) modem upgrade for Mobile — includes IBR1700 & COR Extensibility Dock doors, no antennas†

          TAA-MA-MC400-1200M-B

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

          Support & Warranty

          The IBR600C Series Router is only sold as a component of NetCloud IoT Connectivity, IoT Essentials or Essentials + Advanced Packages.

          • Only IoT Essentials or Essentials + Advanced 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 IoT Essentials or Essentials + Advanced Service Plan.

          More Information

          Find the most up-to-date information at cradlepoint.com/ibr600c