HOW TO INSTALL YOUR MODEM
EASY INSTALL
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Install and use your MC100W in four easy steps:
The MC100W is designed to be used exclusively with compatible CradlePoint routers
and adapters.
1) Activate your MC100W WiMAX wireless broadband data plan
2) Plug in the MC100W modem into a compatible CradlePoint product
3) Update your CradlePoint product firmware, if needed
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4) Fine tune the MC100W location for optimal WiMAX signal strength coverage
The MC100W is a plug-and-play device. Simply attach the modem to the CradlePoint
router or adapter and connect. The modem will connect if WiMAX technology is available
in your area.
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ACTIVATE YOUR MODEM
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2) Align the MC100W USB plug with the appropriate USB port on the
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The process of initiating a carrier plan with your modem is called Activation.
Wireless broadband data plans are made available from wireless carriers, such as
Sprint and Clear, and are required to allow your modem to connect and transfer
data on their network.
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3) Connect the MC100W to the CradlePoint router or adapter, pressing on both
the MC100W and the router or adapter.
4) Turn the CradlePoint product ON with the MC100W attached.
Watch for USB #2 modem LED to illuminate on the router or adapter.
Your modem may already be activated. Check with your vendor for the activation
status and follow their advice, if needed.
With WiMAX signal coverage, you’re now ready to access the internet!
MC100W
WiMAX Modem
If your modem is not yet active or your vendor is unable to activate the modem,
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support, register your product:
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REGULATORY STATEMENTS
UPDATING ROUTER or ADAPTER FIRMWARE
HOW TO UPDATE THE 4G/WiMAX DRIVER:
for full technical support, register your product:
1) Follow Steps 1 - 4 on Page 5.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
You may need to update your CradlePoint router or adapter firmware to support
the MC100W modem. To update your router or adapter, follow the steps below.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) In the MANUALLY UPGRADE WIMAX MODEM
DRIVER FILE section, click BROWSE.
for additional information, visit:
3) Browse to the previously downloaded modem file,
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE:
then click OPEN.
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4) Click the UPLOAD button and wait a few
seconds while your modem driver is updated and reboots.
Select your product from the list and download the most recent firmware and modem files to your desktop.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by CradlePoint, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the product.
HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE:
SELECT THE CARRIER REALM:
1)
Connect your computer to the CradlePoint router or adapter with its WiFi network connection
or an Ethernet cable.
You may need to modify your 4G realm
to match your carrier’s network.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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CradlePoint, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original
purchase (or the first purchaser in the case of resale by an authorized distributor) for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product, at
CradlePoint’s discretion.
Log in to the router or adapter again.
When prompted for your password, type the six characters of your MAC address
found on product label.
2) Click the MODEM tab on the top navigation bar,
then SETTINGS in the left menu.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
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Select TOOLS on the top navigation bar, then FIRMWARE in the left menu.
Find MANUALLY UPGRADE FIRMWARE and click the BROWSE button.
Select the firmware file you saved to your desktop and click OPEN.
3) Under MODEM SPECIFIC SETTINGS find
WiMAX SETTINGS.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage due to
customer negligence, purchaser may return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund of the
purchase price.
This equipment compiles with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
4) Choose your Mobile Broadband provider from the Carrier
drop down menu (ie: Clear, or Sprint 3G/4G, etc).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
If the purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another CradlePoint, Inc. product within the thirty (30)
day period, purchaser may return the product and apply the full purchase price toward the purchase of
the other product. Any other return will be subject to CradlePoint, Inc.’s existing return policy.
Due to the essentially high output power natural of WiMAX device, use of this device with other transmitter at the same time may
exceed the FCC RF exposure limit and such usage must be prohibited (unless such co-transmission has been approved by FCC
in the future).
Click SAVE SETTINGS at the top of the page.
5)
Click the UPLOAD button. Wait a moment while your firmware is updated and the product reboots.
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