The Cradlepoint AER2100 is the first in a new generation of cloud-managed 4G networking solutions that helps enterprises increase bandwidth and achieve four-nines reliability in a secure, flexible, and open-architecture platform. As a cloud-managed solution, the Cradlepoint AER is designed for the distributed enterprise to intelligently manage wired and 4G wireless connectivity for a more reliable “connected experience” at the Edge. Network administrators can extend applications and services to remote branches with a solution that is customizable through the real-time deployment of cloud-enabled services, applications, and analytics. This all-in-one solution combined with Cradlepoint’s Enterprise Class Support is defining a new standard for networking in the distributed enterprise.
KEY FEATURES
- Supports LTE Advanced, with SIM-based auto-carrier selection (LP6 versions only)
- Optimized for WAN Diversity™ with integrated wired and wireless 4G WAN (including private network support)
- Dual-band concurrent 802.11ac high performance WiFi
- Cloud-managed for zero-touch configuration at deployment
- Advanced routing and best-in-class, cloud-based security options
- Extensible and easily integrated best-in-class, enterprise applications via an Open API
- Certified dual modem models for a “Cut-the-Wire” solution
Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager Network Management & Application Platform
DEPLOY & MANAGE THE INTELLIGENT NETWORK
Rapidly deploy and dynamically manage networks at geographically distributed stores and branch locations with Enterprise Cloud Manager, Cradlepoint’s network management and application platform. Improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance the intelligence of your network and business operations.
- DEPLOYMENT — configure devices by groups or individually, and update firmware easily with a few clicks for zero-touch at installation.
- MANAGEMENT — monitor device statuses in real-time and set proactive alerts for optimized 3G/4G data usage and network uptime.
- INTELLIGENCE — easy-to-use network analytics help optimize WAN traffic, improving network performance and the quality of experience at the Edge.
SECURE & RELIABLE
Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager uses real-time, secure encrypted protocols for managing your Cradlepoint devices. Additional security and reliability features include:
- Secure device registration and authentication
- Enterprise class Tier 4 datacenter, SSAE Type II (SAS 70) compliance
- Redundant systems and architecture to support high availability
- Efficient protocol optimized for management over 3G/4G networks
MANAGEMENT & ALERTS
Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager can help you protect mission-critical applications – improve network uptime and performance while reducing costs:
- Perform remote diagnostics — status reports and error logs
- Troubleshoot without onsite IT support
- Upgrade firmware remotely — ensure up-to-date security and PCI compliance
- Monitor 3G/4G data usage, avoid overages
- Reduce truck rolls, saving time and money
- Prevent poor customer experiences and lost revenue caused by Internet downtime
Note:
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Technical Specifications
WAN
- Integrated 4G LTE (with 3G failover)
- LP6: LTE Advanced LTE/HSPA+ (SIM-based Auto-Carrier Selection for all North American carriers and European operators)
- LPE: 4G LTE/HSPA+/EVDO (multi-carrier, North America)
- LP3: 4G LTE/HSPA+ (Europe, EMEA, and Australia/New Zealand)
- Dual integrated modem option
- Dual SIM slot in each modem
- Most models include support for active GPS
- WiFi as WAN
- Failover/Failback
- Load Balancing
- Advance Modem Failure Check
- WAN Port Speed Control
- WAN/LAN Affinity
- IP Passthrough
- Standby
LAN
- VLAN 802.1Q
- DHCP Server, Client, Relay
- DNS and DNS Proxy
- DynDNS
- UPnP
- DMZ
- Multicast/Multicast Proxy
- QoS (DSCP and Priority Queuing)
- MAC Address Filtering
WiFi
- Dual-Band Dual-Concurrent (3×3 MIMO)
- 802.11ac (a, b, g, n, ac)
- Up to 256 connected devices (128 per channel – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- WPA2 Enterprise (WiFi)
- Hotspot/Captive Portal
- SSID-based Priority
MANAGEMENT
- Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager²
- Web UI, API, CLI
- GPS Location
- Data Usage Alerts (router and per client)
- Advanced Troubleshooting (support)
- Auto APN Recovery
- Device Alerts
- SNMP
- SMS control
- Serial Redirector
VPN AND ROUTING
- IPsec Tunnel – up to 20 concurrent sessions
- OpenVPN (SSL VPN)¹
- L2TP¹
- GRE Tunnel
- VTI Tunnel support
- OSPF/BGP/RIP¹
- Route Filters (Access Control Lists, Prefix Filters, Route Maps, Communities for BGP)
- Per-Interface Routing
- Routing Rules
- Policy-based Routing
- NAT-less Routing
- Virtual Server/Port Forwarding
- NEMO/DMNR¹
- IPv6
- VRRP¹
- STP¹
- NHRP¹
- CP Secure VPN compatible
SECURITY
- RADIUS and TACACS+ support*
- 802.1x authentication for Ethernet
- Zscaler integration¹
- Certificate support
- ALGs
- MAC Address Filtering
- Advanced Security Mode (local user management only)
- Per-Client Web Filtering
- IP Filtering
- Content Filtering (basic)
- Website Filtering
*-Native support for authentication. Authorization and accounting support through hotspot/captive portal services.
CLOUD OPTIMIZED IP COMMUNICATIONS
- Automated WAN Failover/Failback support
- WAN Affinity and QoS allow prioritization of VoIP services
- Advanced VPN connectivity options to HQ
- SIP ALG and NAT to allow VoIP and UC communications to traverse firewall
- MAC Address Filtering
- 802.1p/q for LAN QoS segmentation and treatment of VoIP on LAN
- Private Network support (wired and 4G WAN)
- Cloud-based management²
1 – Requires an Extended Enterprise License
2 – Enterprise Cloud Manager requires a subscription
3 – Requires a CP Secure Threat Management license
Specifications
- WAN: Integrated 4G LTE or 4G LTE Advanced (one modem included; dual-modem option), 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (cable/DSL/T1/satellite/Metro Ethernet), WiFi (as WAN; Metro WiFi) 3x3 MIMO 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
- LAN: Dual-band dual-concurrent WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), five 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (WAN/LAN switchable), serial console support w/ USB-to-serial adapter
- TEMPERATURE:
- 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) operating
- −20°C to 70°C (−4°F to 158°F) storage
- HUMIDITY (non-condensing):
- 10% to 85% operating
- 5% to 90% storage
- MEMORY: 256 MB DRAM; 16MB SPI Flash; 256 MB NAND Flash
- SIZE: 10.25x8.5x1.75 in (260x214x45 mm)
- CERTIFICATIONS: FCC, WiFi Alliance, CE, IC, carrier certifications
- LAN TO WAN: 940 Mbps
- WAN TO LAN: 940 Mbps
- Stateful Throughput: 940 Mbps
- WIFI POWER: FCC maximum power reported:
- 2.4 GHz band: 24.47 dBm
- Lower 5 GHz band: 16.9 dBm
- Upper 5 GHz band: 27.77 dBm