Barracuda Networks M30a Quick Start Manual
Barracuda 3G USB MODEM M30a - Quick Start Guide
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Thank you for purchasing the Barracuda 3G USB modem for Barracuda NextGen Firewall F that conveniently provides support for wireless broadband communication technologies. The modem supports bandwidths up
to 21.1 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
• Two External Antennas
• One Quick Start Guide
Please contact Barracuda Networks Support if any of these items is missing.
Overview:
1. USB Interface
2. Secure screw (Torx size T9)
3. Secure plate
4. SIM card location
5. SMA antenna interface
6. Power LED (Blue)
7. Network status LED (Green)
Modem Specifications:
Status LED:
Your Barracuda 3G USB modem is equipped with one network status LED that indicates the operational
state of the modem by changing between off, slow blinking, and fast blinking. The table below shows the
different meanings of the different glowing states:
Getting Started
1. Open the secure plate with a T9 Torx screwdriver. Insert the micro SIM card as illustrated on the mo-
dem until it gets locked. To remove the micro SIM card, carefully press on the micro SIM card until it
unlocks and slides out of the bay.
USB Modem
Frequencies (MHz)
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Power Class
GSM/GPRS Power Class
· Power Class 4 (33 dBm) for GSM/E-GSM bands
· Power Class 1 (30 dBm) for DCS/PCS bands EDGE
Power Class
· Power Class E2 (27 dBm) for GSM/E-GSM bands
· Power Class E2 (26 dBm) for DCS/PCS bands
WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Power Class
· Power Class 3 (24 dBm) for WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA mode
Supported Data Transmission
HSUPA, HSDPA, 3G, UMTS, EDGE
SIM Interface
3VDC 6 pin
Power Supply
5 VDC via USB Interface
USB Interface
Micro USB 2.0
Dimensions (LxWxH mm)
77 x 54.5 x 20.8
Net Weight (g)
150
Operation Temperature
-10°C to +60°C
Certifications
FCC / IC / CE / C-Tick
Antenna
Interface
SMA
Frequency Range (MHz)
824-960; 1710 - 2170
Input Impendence (Ohm)
50
Gain (dBi)
3.5
Polarization Type
Linear, Vertical
Radiation Direction
Omnidirectional
VSWR
Length (mm)
111
Cable Length (mm)
1000
LED
State
Meaning
-
OFF
GREEN
Cycle output
ON - 100ms
OFF - 2s
Registered 2G network
GREEN
Cycle output
ON - OFF
50ms; 2 times
OFF - 2s
Registered 3G network
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