Data Sheet:

MC400 Modular Modem

2024 - 02 - 19

MC400 Modular Modems allow MC400-capable branch, mobile, and IoT routers to be easily field upgraded with the most recent industry-leading cellular capabilities. The MC400 Modular Modems combine enterprise reliability with industry leading performance. Available modems include both LTE Advanced and 5G for fast robust connections.

Notable Features

  • Better return on investment with the capability to upgrade to the latest modems without replacing the original hardware.
  • Higher availability by installing a second modem for failover connectivity.
  • Lower data plan costs by automatically switching to the second modem/SIM when the data plan cap on the primary modem/SIM has been reached.
  • Certified versions are available for public safety networks worldwide.
Hardware Specifications

The following features are delivered through the hardware.

ENVIRONMENTAL

MC400-1200M-B

MC400-5GB

Temperature:

  • Operating: -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)
  • Storage: -40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)
  • 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%
  • Operating: 5% to 95%
  • Storage: 5% to 95%

POWER

Required:

Provided through USB by the host

Provided through USB by the host

PHYSICAL

Size:

93 x 74 x 13 mm (3.7 x 2.9 x 0.5 in)

93 x 74 x 13 mm (3.7 x 2.9 x 0.5 in)

Weight:

.104 kg (3.7 oz)

.104 kg (3.7 oz)

CERTIFICATIONS

Safety:

  • UL/cUL
  • CB Scheme
  • EN 60950-1
  • EN 62368-1
  • UL/cUL
  • CB Scheme
  • EN 62368-1

Shock/Vibration/Humidity:

Compliant with MIL STD 810G and SAEJ1455 when inserted in an IBR1700 router, a COR Extensibility Dock attached to an IBR900 Series router, or a R1900 router with a RX30-MC Managed Accessory.

Compliant with MIL STD 810G and SAEJ1455 when inserted in an IBR1700 router or R1900 router with a RX30-MC Managed Accessory.

Materials:

  • WEEE
  • RoHS
  • REACH
  • California Prop 65
  • WEEE
  • RoHS
  • REACH
  • California Prop 65

COMPATIBILITY

Supported Endpoints:

  • AER1600
  • AER2200
  • CBA850
  • IBR1700
  • IBR900
  • IBR600C
  • E300
  • E3000
  • R1900
  • R500
  • R920
  • AER2200
  • IBR1700
  • E300
  • E3000
  • R1900
  • R920

Requires a COR Extensibility Dock.
††Requires an RX30-MC Managed Accessory.
†††Requires an RX20-MC Managed Accessory.

Enterprise-Class Modem Specifications

SPECIFICATION

MC400-1200M-B

MC400-5GB

Technology:

Cat 18 LTE Advanced Pro

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

5G FR1 NSA/SA and 4G LTE

  • LTE Advanced Pro Category 20
  • Dual SIM slots, 4FF form factor
  • SIM-based auto-carrier selection
  • 3GPP Release 15

3G:

WCDMA/DC-HSPA+

WCDMA/DC-HSPA+

Carrier Aggregation:

Up to 5CA downlink, 2CA uplink 

See Understanding Carrier Aggregation.

LTE Only

  • Downlink: Up to 7CA
  • Uplink: Up to 2CA

LTE + 5G NR ENDC

  • Downlink: 1CA
  • Uplink: 1CA 

See Understanding Carrier Aggregation.

Peak Downlink Rates:

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

Up to 4.14 Gbps — based on 20 Layers LTE + TDD (100 MHz BW, 256 QAM, 4X4)

Peak Uplink Rates:

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

Up to 660 Mbps — based on 2 Layers LTE + TDD (100 MHz BW, 256 QAM, SISO)

MIMO:

4x4 MIMO

4x4 MIMO

Modulation:

Up to 256 QAM

5GB FR1

  • Downlink: Up to 256 QAM
  • Uplink: Up to 256 QAM. (Only enabled on particular carrier equipment from 9190 data sheet.)

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), 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)

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)

TDD

  • B34 (2000), B38 (2600), B39 (1900), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B42 (3500), B43 (3700), B46 (5200), B48 (3500)

5G NR Bands:

N/A

NSA and SA

  • n1 (2100), n2 (1900), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n26 (850), n28 (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n48 (3500), n66 (1700/2100), n71 (600), n77 (3700), n78 (3500), n79 (4900)

3G Bands:

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

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19

Power:

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

LTE

  • LTE bands: 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)
  • LTE HPUE: 25 dBm ± 1 (B41 standalone mode only)

LTE + 5G NR ENDC

  • LTE + 5G NR: 20 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)

5G NR

  • 5G NR bands: 23 dBm ± 1.5 (typical conducted)

Antennas:

SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 4, included)

SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 4, included only with supported Branch routers)

GNSS/GPS:

Active GPS

Passive GNSS (multiplex with DIV/MIMO2 antenna ports)

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, T-Mobile, Verizon

Public Safety Network Certifications:

FirstNet Capable™, Verizon Frontline

FirstNet Capable™, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline

Private Cellular Network:

Yes, includes FCC Part 96 (CBRS Band 48)

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. 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 — MC400-5GB

Features — MC400-1200M-B

SIM Card Info — MC400-5GB

SIM Card Info — MC400-1200M-B

Ordering Guide

The MC400 Modular Modem is an accessory for Cradlepoint routers and adapters that have an expansion slot to accept a modular modem. Activation and use of the MC400 Modular Modem requires a Cradlepoint endpoint that is licensed to a NetCloud Service Plan.  

For details on the features available to a licensed Cradlepoint router or adapter by service plan, refer to the summary on the NetCloud Serivce webpage and the detail in the NetCloud Service Features document. 

NetCloud Packages for the MC400 Modular Modem

REGION

MODEM

PACKAGE PLANS

PART NUMBER

All Regions:

Asia-Pacific, Australia, Canada, European Union, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps)

  • Includes 4 Cellular Antennas, White, 700 MHz - 2.7 GHz, SMA, 160 mm

Upgrade for CBA850 LTE Branch Adapter

BB-MC400-1200M-B

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps)

  • No antennas

Upgrade for R1900 with RX30-MC, IBR1700, or COR Extensibility Dock

MA-MC400-1200M-B

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps)

  • Includes 4 Cellular Antennas, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm (Part #: 170801-000)

Upgrade for E300/E3000 Enterprise Branch Routers

BF-MC400-1200M-B

5G

  • Includes 4 Cellular Antennas, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm (Part #: 170801-000)

Upgrade for AER2200 Branch Routers

BA-MC400-5GB

5G

  • No antennas

Upgrade for R920 with RX20-MC, R1900 with RX30-MC or IBR1700 Mobile Routers

MB-MC400-5GB

5G

  • Includes 4 Cellular Antennas, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm (Part #: 170801-000)

Upgrade for E300/E3000 Enterprise Branch Routers

BF-MC400-5GB

United States:

Federal Government

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps)

  • No antennas

Upgrade for R1900 with RX30-MC, IBR1700, or COR Extensibility Dock

TAA-MA-MC400-1200M-B

Cat 18 (1200 Mbps)

  • Includes 4 Cellular Antennas, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm (Part #: TAA-170801-000)

Upgrade for E300/E3000 Enterprise Branch Routers

TAA-BF-MC400-1200M-B

5G

  • Includes 4 Cellular Antennas, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm (Part #: TAA-170801-000)

Upgrade for AER2200 Branch Routers

TAA-BA-MC400-5GB

5G

  • No antennas

Upgrade for R1900 with RX30-MC or IBR1700 Mobile Routers

TAA-MB-MC400-5GB

5G

  • Includes 4 Cellular Antennas, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm (Part #: TAA-170801-000)

Upgrade for E300/E3000 Enterprise Branch Routers

TAA-BF-MC400-5GB

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.

Support & Warranty

The MC400 Modular Modem is only sold as an accessory.

  • 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/mc400