Firmware 1.3.1: EVDO LOAD BALANCING on CTR500 & MBR1000

DuwayneWebPro · EVDO Newbie Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

after reading the last two posts, i want to make sure i'm understanding...

i cannot connect compass 597 and a usb 802.11b/g/n to the mbr1000 and use load balancing?

if not that bites!!

im theory i want to keep the mbr1000 in my truck and when i travel and stay at a hotel, i want to be able to access the mbr1000 all times and use the hotel wifi or starbucks wifi if its close to lighten the load on sprint.

maverick · EVDO User Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Posts: 63

Load Balancing

WAN Only - Things that plug into the blue WAN port of the MBR1000 i.e. DSL, Cable, Satellite, etc.

Cellular Only - Things that plug into the USB/Express ports/slots i.e. Sprint Sierra Wireless C597, Verizon Novatel U720, AT&T Option GT Max 3.6 Express, etc.

Load balancing deals with the internet connections, not Wi-Fi. If you want your computer to use Starbucks Wi-Fi instead of the MBR1000 you can do that now, it has nothing to do with load balancing.

sfisher · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 20

krack[|] · EVDO User Joined: 30 Jul 2008 Posts: 26

And an illegal concept!

By why not? To put it in another context: The people who make guns don't go to jail, it's stupid people who shoot each other.

DuwayneWebPro · EVDO Newbie Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

ichiryuu · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 108

maverick · EVDO User Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Posts: 63

1.3.1 is out Smile

have it running on my router and so far so good!

Alex · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:19 am Post subject:

UPDATE: 08/20/08 -- Cradlepoint has re-released the firmware as version 1.3.1

http://www.EVDOinfo.com/LB
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sbi108 · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: MBR1000: 1.3.1 fails on my router

Hi Friends,

I installed 1.3.1 this afternoon and had the same problems as I had with 1.3, which are described on page 1 of this thread. I conclude that some MBR1000s accept the new firmware and some don't, mine does not.

Prior to upgrading I emailed to Cradlepoint support asking about the correct way to upgrade the firmware. I followed the instructions they sent me precisely, with no luck.

I had to revert back to 1.2 which is rock solid for me.

If you had trouble upgrading to 1.3, you may have the same difficulties with 1.3.1. If you had no problems with 1.3, you will likely have no problems with 1.3.1.

best to all, sbi108

JoeCHecht · EVDO Junkie Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 409

New version working well here Smile

Tested on 2 different MBR1000's

J

richp01 · EVDO User Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 61

sbi108,

Am I correct in thinking that the problem is not that it won't upgrade but that you can not restore your configuration?

If so you might try Saving off the configuration again.

Download the 1.3.1.bin file from the Cradlepoint Web site.

Restore the router to factory defaults using the Tools -> System page.

Unplug any modems or the WAN connection.

Upgrade the firmware, after it reboots and comes bacu up restore again to factory defaults by holding the reset button in for 15 seconds.

Connect to the router and restore your configuration.

Maybe it is a process issue with your MBR as neither Joe nor I had a problem. Granted I did not have to do it that way, but it's just a thought.

sbi108 · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

richp01 · EVDO User Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 61

Glad to hear they are taking care of you. Hopefully replacing the unit will resolve your issue. Did they say if they were going to upgrade your FW before they send it out?

Just wondering.

sbi108

slot · EVDO Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Texas

I purchased two CRT500's and had lots of trouble with the first one. We have two U727's for the wife and myself after recently getting Sprint EVDO in my rural area. My router gave me fits so I eventually purchased an MBR1000. Two days after I purchased it, CP released the new FW. I have upgraded the FW on my MBR and my wifes CTR and they are both working great. As part of my debugging connectivity and speed issues, I also got rid of my 2.4Ghz cordless phones and went to 5.8Ghz models. I also had set the router IP's differently and channels to separate ends of the spectrum. Hers worked fine on channel 10 or 11 but mine had big problems with degradation in speed on channels 1,2 and up through 6. I eventually set both routers to channel 11 and bingo no problemo. I think my bluetooth laser mouse was interfering with the router wifi signal.

I also turned on traffic shaping which in my situation was needed for good speeds. With TS turned off, my speeds were degraded. I also have the 32" truckers omni antennas on both modems mounted on outside wall of our sunroom where we hang out. My RSSI is -55dbm on both. Tower is less than two miles away with clear view from my back deck. I get a fairly consistent 1.2 to 1.3mbps down and 300 to 400kbps up. Latency is very nice. Very Happy

ETA: maybe this should have went in the share my EVDO success stories thread.

Sorry......