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Cradlepoint MBR1400 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:300 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Cradlepoint MBR1400 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical Score

10%

6.9

User score

â–²Better than 58% of routers
7.2

Technical Score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

26%

4.4

Wireless

20%

6.4

Ports

18%

9.9

Networking

14%

9.3

Security

12%

6.9

Hardware

10%

8.9

Management

â–²Better than 63% of routers
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User reviews

30%

4.3

Popularity

User score:
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â–¼Worse than 91% of routers
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Verdict

The Cradlepoint MBR1400 is a mission-critical, business-grade wireless router designed for high-availability environments like branch offices and retail locations. Key specifications include five 10/100/1000 Mbps switchable WAN/LAN Ethernet ports, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) supporting up to 128 concurrent connections, and 3x3 MIMO technology for extended range. It features extensive cellular support with three USB ports and two ExpressCard slots for 3G/4G modems, alongside robust security protocols including IPsec VPN (up to 20 sessions) and a SPI firewall. Main pros include its advanced automatic failover/failback and load balancing capabilities which ensure continuous uptime, plus a user-friendly one-page dashboard for management. Conversely, notable cons include its status as an end-of-life (EOL) product with limited modern firmware support and its reliance on external modems for cellular connectivity in many configurations.

Technical Specifications of router Cradlepoint MBR1400

Technical Score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

26%

4.4

Wireless

20%

6.4

Ports

18%

9.9

Networking

14%

9.3

Security

12%

6.9

Hardware

10%

8.9

Management

7.2
Cradlepoint MBR1400 has a technical score of 7.2 points, which is higher than that of 62.8% of products in this category.
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User reviews

30%

4.3

Popularity

User score:
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6.9
Cradlepoint MBR1400 has a user score of 6.87 points, which is lower than that of 91.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
Cradlepoint MBR1400 has a popularity score of 4.3 points, which is lower than that of 64% of products in this category.
4.3
Cradlepoint MBR1400 has a popularity score of 4.3 points, which is lower than that of 64% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.9
Cradlepoint MBR1400 has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 53.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
Cradlepoint
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
300 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
300 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 300 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 73.7% of routers and equal to 16.8% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP
â–² Better than 41% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 40.9% of routers and equal to 17.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
?
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
3
N. of USB ports
3
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 USB ports, which is more than 100% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud
Management interface
Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud
★ Better than 100% of models
This router uses Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud for management, which is more advanced than 100% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic, Cloud
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic, Cloud
â–² Better than 78% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic, Cloud firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 78.1% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
?
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
0.03125 GB
Internal storage
0.03125 GB
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.03125 GB of internal storage, which is less than 55.8% of routers and the same as 2.5% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
3
N. of external antennas
3
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 3 external antennas, which is more than 58.4% of routers and the same as 13.3% of routers.
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Cradlepoint MBR1400 vs the average router

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  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Better management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud vs Web UI, App
  • 2 more USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    3
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (3 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Includes SIM slot
    SIM slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 3.2% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WEP
    â–² Better than 41% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • 64 more connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    128
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (128 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    128 vs 64
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WEP
    â–² Better than 41% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • 2 more USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    3
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (3 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Includes SIM slot
    SIM slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 3.2% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • Better management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI, App, CLI, SNMP, Cloud vs Web UI, App
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 62.4% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    70 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (70 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    70 m² vs 186 m²
  • 79.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    300 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router is an older model than the average router (2011 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    2011 vs 2015
  • 2x more expensive
    Cradlepoint MBR1400 is more expensive than the average router (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 16.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Cradlepoint MBR1400
    the average router
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Cradlepoint MBR1400 has a lower user score than the average router (6.87 vs 8.000).
    6.87 vs 8
  • 50.3% less popular
    Cradlepoint MBR1400 is less popular than the average router (4.35 vs 6.5).
    4.35 vs 6.54
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 62.4% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    70 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (70 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    70 m² vs 186 m²
  • 79.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    300 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • No WPS support
    WPS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This router does not support WPS, while the average router does. 89.5% of routers support WPS.
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic, Cloud
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, Cloud, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic, Cloud vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router is an older model than the average router (2011 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    2011 vs 2015
  • 1.5 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    9.6 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (9.6 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    9.6 W vs 8.1 W
  • 75% less internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.03125 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.03125 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 2.06x heavier weight
    Weight
    907 g
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (907 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    907 g vs 440 g

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What customers like about Cradlepoint MBR1400?

  • Reliable and stable connectivity for mission-critical and remote environments
  • Excellent for cellular failover and multi-WAN redundancy
  • Fast and easy setup for basic configurations
  • High build quality with external, removable antenna connectors for versatility
  • Advanced enterprise-grade features including IPsec, L2TP, and VLAN routing
  • Effective central management via the NetCloud portal

What customers dislike about Cradlepoint MBR1400?

  • Lower data throughput compared to some competing solutions using the same SIM cards
  • Management portal and some advanced features require a paid subscription or license
  • Can be overly complicated to configure for users unfamiliar with enterprise networking
  • Initially unclear gateway address documentation reported by some users
  • Considered expensive or 'overkill' for standard residential use cases

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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forum.peplink.com
27/11/2011
Summary of the review
Mesh Connector 400 and Cradlepoint MBR1400 Performance Comparison
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jackofallit.wordpress.com
02/07/2015
Summary of the review
CradlePoint API Testing and Performance | Jack of All I.T.
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thewirelesshaven.com
Unknown Date
Summary of the review
Cradlepoint MBR1400 V2 Router Only – Clearance & Overview

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