Barracuda Networks M10 Quick Start Manual
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Barracuda M10 USB MODEM - Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the M10 Barracuda USB Modem which conveniently provides support for wireless broadband communication using
3G/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA technologies. The modem supports bandwidths up to 7.2 Mbps and thus provides a cost effective alternative to xDSL and ISDN uplinks or
failover lines.
Note: SIM card is not included and has to be obtained independently through your cell phone provider.
Packaging Content:
One USB Modem
One USB Cable
One external Antenna
One Quick Start Guide
Please contact Barracuda Networks Support if any of these items is missing.
Modem Specifications:
USB Modem
Frequencies (MHz)
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
UMT S850/1900/2100
UMT S2100
Output Power
Class4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM900
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800
Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM 900 8-PSK
Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM 1800 8-PSK
Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 2100, WCDMA FDD BdI
Supported Data Transmission
HSUPA
HSDPA
3G
UMTS
EDGE
SIM Interface
3VDC 6 pin
Power Supply
5 VDC via USB Interface
USB Interface
USB 2.0
Dimensions (LxWxH mm)
71 x 49 x 20
Net Weight (g)
150
Operation Temperature
0 °C
– 40 °C
Certifications
FCC, CE, ROHS
Antenna
Interface
SMA
Frequency Range (MHz)
800-2800
Input Impendence (Ohm)
50
Gain (dBi)
3.5
Polarization Type
Vertical
Radiation Direction
Omnidirectional
VSWR
Max. Input Power (W)
50
Length (mm)
260
Cable Length (mm)
3000
Overview:
1. SIM Tray
2. SIM Tray Lock (open SIM Tray by pressing the lock with a pen)
3. USB Interface
4. Headphone Jack
5. LED 1 (green)
6. LED 2 (red)
7. SMA Antenna interface
The Status LEDs:
Your Barracuda M10 USB-Modem is equipped with two status LEDs which indicate the operational
state of the modem by changing between off, slow blinking, fast blinking and steady glowing. The
table below shows the different meanings of the different glowing states:
LED 1
LED 2
State
Meaning
-
RED
Steady
SIM card missing, no
PIN set, not in Provider
net, ERROR
GREEN
-
Blinking
Successful 3G/UMTS
connection with
provider established
GREEN
-
Fast Blinking
Data transfer using
3G/UMTS uplink
GREEN
RED
Blinking
Successful EDGE
connection with
provider established
GREEN
RED
Fast Blinking
Data transfer using
EDGE uplink
Getting Started
1) Open the SIM card tray by carefully pressing on the tray lock which is situated next to the tray,
ideally by using a pen. Remove the SIM card tray and place the SIM card in the tray.