Product Overview: MBR1400 by Cradlepoint (Mobile Routers)

This Product Discontinued or Obsolete

While current owners of this device or plan may continue to find performance to be adequate for the foreseeable tech-future, we do not recommend upgrading to or purchasing it. 

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Cradlepoint is focused on the mobile enterprise market, and though Cradlepoint used to have many options for "average" users most have been discontinued over the years as Cradlepoint has focused on the higher end of the market.

Individuals with specific needs though do often find value in going with Cradlepoint hardware.

The Cradlepoint ARC MBR1400 ($379, without a cellular module) only had one USB port, but adds 5GHz WiFi, gigabit ethernet, and the ability to mate with a paired cellular modem. It has been discontinued by Cradlepoint, and replaced by the AER1600 line.

Specifications

• Model: ARC MBR1400
• Base Technology: Cradlepoint
• WiFi as WAN: Yes
• WiFi Standards: 802.11 b/g/n - 2.4 GHz or 802.11 a/n - 5 GHz
• Outdoor Rated: No
• Cellular Support: 1 USB Port, 1x Optional Cellular Pod
• Antenna Port: Yes - 3x WiFi
• Ethernet Ports: 5x Gigabit
• Data Usage Tracking: Yes
• Load Balancing: Yes
  
• Auto Faillover: Yes
• Power Source: 12v or 110v AC
• Dimensions:
• Retail Price:  $379.99 +  Cellular Modem (Discontinued)

Review & Testing Status

We do not currently have this model in for testing.

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