AER16x0 Series

The AER16x0 series was introduced as the 'low-end' model in the AER Series. It is a direct replacement for the obsolete MBR14x0 Series. In a good/better/best scenario, the 16x0 is the 'good' model. The 2100 is the 'better' model. And the 31x0 is the 'best' model. The AER series product are designed for branch offices, pop-up stores, small offices and Mom & Pop stores. The differences between the models are in the amount of memory, the number of available ports, the physical size, the number of simultaneous VPN sessions, the number of simultaneous WiFi sessions, and the case material.

There are 2 major differences when compared to the other AER models. The 1st major difference is that the 16x0 routers have a plastic casing. Because of its compact size, it has ventilation holes on the top of the unit to dissipate heat. The 2nd major difference is that the 1600 models (with WiFi) have internal WiFi antennas with no capabilities for external antennas. In most cases, this is not a problem.

The AER16x0 units are designed to be desk mounted or wall mounted.

Most of the models are equipped with an embedded modem, capable of handling 2 SIMs, These models can have a 2nd optional modem installed. Any of the standard MC400 models can be installed as the 2nd modem, LTE Advanced (LP6), LTE Cat 4 (LP4), LTE Cat 3 (LPE), and Band 14 - Public Safety/FirstNet (L2).

The AER16x0 series can be segmented into 4 classes of models:

• LTE Advanced - (Cat 6) AER16x0LP6-NA-M
• LTE Cat 4 - AER16x0LP4
• LTE Cat 3 - AER16x0LPE-xx, where xx indicates the carrier
• No Modem - AER16x0

As always, models ending in '50' do not have WiFi capabilities. The AER1600 models have 2 WiFi bands, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Each band is capable of handling up to 64 connected devices for a total of 128 connected devices.

LTE Advanced - AER16x0LP6-NA-M

Here is the 1st exception to the dual modem design. The LTE Advanced model is actually a no modem model with an LP6 modem installed in the 2nd modem slot. Thus, this model cannot be expanded to into a dual modem unit. If you need a dual modem unit, then we suggest purchasing either an LTE Cat 4 model or an LTE model and add a MC400LP6 modem as the 2nd modem. You cannot have a LP6 combined with a 2nd LP6 modem. This combination is not possible.

Please remember that the LTE Advanced modem cannot step down to 3G EVDO service. This is a Verizon dictate. It can however step down to 3G HSPA+/HSPA service for ATT and T-Mobile. So please make sure that reliable 4G service is available wherever you intend to install the unit. There is no 2G service available for any model.

This model is available for Verizon, ATT, Sprint and Generic (T-Mobile in the US and for most Canadian carriers). It has a theoretical maximum transmission of 300Mbps download and 50Mbps upload. The increased transmission maximum is a result of 'Carrier Aggregation'. Carrier Aggregation splits the transmission into 2 pipes which are then combined at the tower.

Remember that the LP6 modem has Carrier Sensing which senses the carrier associated with the SIM. Just insert the SIM and the correct firmware is installed automatically.

LTE Cat 4 - AER16x0LP4

The Cat 4 models comes with an embedded modem, with Dual SIM slots. A Dual SIM configuration is not the same as Dual-Modems. Only 1 SIM is active at any point in time. Cat 4 transmission has a theoretical maximum transmission of 150Mbps/50Mbps download/upload. It can be faster than the LTE Cat 3 modems, but in some cases you will not see the difference. However, it is cheaper than any of the other modem equipped models. The MSRP cost is $699.99 vs $799.99 for the AER1600 models and $599.99 vs $699.99 for the AER1650 models.

Like the LP6 modem, the LP4 has carrier sensing. All you need to do is insert the SIM for the carrier of your choice and the correct firmware is automatically installed. Also, like the LP6 modem, there is no 3G EVDO support for Verizon. HSPA+/HSPA is available for ATT and Generic.

This model is available for Verizon, ATT and Generic (T-Mobile in the US and most Canadian carriers). There is no Sprint Service at all. Band 12 for T-Mobile is not available. GPS is not available for the Cat 4 modem.

This model has an embedded modem. You can add any MC400 modem of your choice as the 2nd optional modem.

LTE Cat 3 - AER16x0LPE-xx, where 'xx' represents the carrier

The Cat 3 model comes with an embedded modem, with Dual SIM slots. As previously stated, Dual SIMs are not the same as Dual Modems. Then cannot operate simultaneously. The LPE models have a theoretical maximum transmission of 100Mbps down/50Mbps up.

The great advantage of these modems is that they are capable of stepping down to 3G service when necessary, as well as 2G.

These models do not have carrier sensing. The modem firmware is not installed automatically. The firmware can be installed via the GUI interface or via NCM. Of course, in order for this to work remotely, you must have a 2nd SIM installed and provisioned for the desired carrier. Otherwise, you will not be able to communicate with it remotely. The firmware install takes approximately 5-6 minutes.

The AER16x0 models come in versions for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and a generic model for T-Mobile in the US and for use in Canada.

Since the LPE modem is embedded, you can add any MC400 modem of your choice as the 2nd optional modem.

This modem has active GPS.

No Modem AER16x0

The 'no modem' model of the AER16x0 series is designed to operate with a stick modem. This is not the best usage as stick modems are really not business products. The location where the embedded modem is normally installed is sealed. You can add a modem of your choice in the slot where the optional modem can be installed.

GPS is not available on this product. Active GPS is available with the addition of a modem which supports active GPS.

Ports

There are 5 - 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports which are WAN/LAN configurable. The default configuration is 4 LAN ports and 1 WAN port.

EEL features are included with the purchase of NCM Prime. For those users who choose not to purchase NCM Prime, EEL licenses may be purchased separately.

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