MultiTech rCell 100 MTR-G3 MultiConnect rCell 100 Router User Guide
Below you will find brief information for MultiConnect rCell 100 Router rCell 100 MTR-G3. The MultiConnect rCell 100 Router rCell 100 MTR-G3 provides secure data communication between many types of devices that use legacy and the latest communication technologies. The router has an integrated cellular modem and includes 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and RS-232 serial connectivity. The device has an estimated life expectancy of ten years.
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MultiConnect
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rCell 100
MTR-G3 User Guide
MULTICONNECT®RCELL 100 SERIES ROUTER USER GUIDE
MultiConnect ® rCell 100 Series Router User Guide
Model: MTR-G3
Part Number: S000565 Version: 2.2
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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Chapter 1 Product Overview
About MultiConnect rCell 100 Series Router
This guide describes the MultiConnect rCell 100 Series Router. Use the rCell family of routers to provide secure data communication between many types of devices that use legacy and the latest communication technologies.
What's New in This Release
Manual version
2.2
Update description
Software update: Addition of IKEv2 (for VPN tunnels), changes to RF Survey
The router has an integrated cellular modem and includes 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and RS-232 serial connectivity.
An image of the device follows:
Documentation
The following table describes additional documentation for your device. The documentation is available on the
Multi-Tech Installation Resources website at http://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-rcell-100-series.
Document
User Guide
API Developer Guide
AT Commands
Description
This document provides an overview, safety and regulatory information, schematics and general device information.
You can use the rCell API to manage configurations, poll statistics, and issue commands. The design, patterns, and methods are documented in the rCell API Developer Guide part number S000576.
This document describes AT commands that are available for your device. These commands are documented in the Reference Guide part number S000545.
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Descriptions of LEDs
The top panel contains the following LEDs:
■ Power and Status LEDs—The Power LED indicates that DC power is present and the Status LED blinks when the unit is functioning normally.
■
Modem LEDs—Two modem LEDs indicate carrier detection and link status.
■ Signal LEDs—Three signal LEDs display the signal strength level of the wireless connection.
■
Ethernet LEDs—These LEDs are not on the top panel. See the section Ethernet LED Descriptions for descriptions of these LEDs.
LED Indicators
POWER
STATUS
Indicates presence of DC power when lit.
The LED is a solid light when the device is booting up, saving the configuration, restarting, or updating the firmware. When the Status LED begins to blink, the router is ready for use.
CD
LS
Carrier Detect. When lit, indicates data connection has been established.
Link Status
OFF —No power to the cellular radio
SIGNAL
Slow Blink (-0.2Hz) — Registered or connected
LED Fast Blink (-3Hz) — Not registered or searching for connection
Signal strength for cellular (RSSI range: 0 - 31)
ALL OFF — Unit is off, not registered on network, or extremely weak signal (0 <= RSSI <
6).
1 Bar “ON” — Very weak signal (7 <= RSSI <14).
1 Bar and 2 Bar “ON” — Weak signal (15 <= RSSI <23).
1 Bar, 2 Bar, and 3 Bar “ON” — Good signal (24 <= RSSI >= 31).
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Side Panel Connectors
The following shows the right side panel of the device:
The following shows the left side panel of the device. It includes an RS-232 connector, an Ethernet connector, and the power receptacle.
The following table describes the items on the two side panels:
Label
CELL
SIM
RESET
RS-232
E-NET
Power
Description
Cellular antenna inputs. Use with the 2 Laird Hepta-SM MAF94300 antennas that are supplied with the device.
■
CELL - Primary.
Receptacle for a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module).
Resets the device. Refer to Resetting the Device or Resetting User Defined Settings to the
Device.
DE 9-pin, female-D Sub through-hole connector.
RJ-45 receptacle for standard Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (RJ-45 connecter has two Ethernet
LEDs).
7-32 VDC power receptacle for provided power cord. The device uses a minimum 7V 1.0A
power supply.
Ethernet LED Descriptions
Two Ethernet LEDs are physically on the RJ-45 connector(s). The table that follows describes these LEDs.
Ethernet Link Right LED on Ethernet connector. Blinks when there is transmit and receive activity on the Ethernet link. It shows a steady light when there is a valid
Ethernet connection.
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Ethernet Speed Left LED on Ethernet connector. Lit when the Ethernet is linked at 100 Mbps.
If it is not lit, the Ethernet is linked at 10 Mbps.
Specifications
MTR-G3
Category
General
Performance
Frequency Bands
Speed
Packet Data
SMS
SMS
Description
GPRS Class 10
Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Up to 85.6 Kbps, coding schemes CS1 to CS4
Point-to-Point Messaging
Mobile-Terminated SMS
Mobile-Originated SMS
Connectors
Cellular
SIM Holder
Power Requirements
1
Voltage
Physical Description
Dimensions
Weight
Environment
Operating Temperature
2
Humidity
Certifications, Compliance, Warranty
EMC and Radio Compliance
Female SMA connectors for cellular
Standard 1.8 and 3 V SIM receptacle
7 V to 32 V DC
Refer to the Dimensions topic that follows.
8.2 ounces or 230 grams
-40° C to +85° C
Relative humidity 15% to 93% non-condensing
EN 55022 Class B
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1
EN 301 511 V9.0.2
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1
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Category
Safety Compliance
Network Compliance
Warranty
Description
UL/cUL 60950-1
UL201
IEC 60950-1
ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 2013 & CSA C22.2 No. 213
EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013
EN 60079-15:2010
GCF approved radio module
Two years
1
Optional power supply must be a Listed ITE power supply marked LPS or Class 2 rated 1.0 A minimum.
Certification does not apply or extend to voltages outside certified range, and has not been evaluated by UL for operating voltages beyond tested range.
2
UL Recognized @ 40° C, Limited by AC power supply. UL Recognized @ 60° C when used with the fused DC power cable, part number FPC-532-DC.
Installation in outdoor locations has not been evaluated by UL. UL Certification does not apply or extend to outdoor applications.
Note:
Radio performance may be affected at the temperature extremes. This is considered normal. There is no single cause for this function. Rather, it is the result of an interaction of several factors, such as the ambient temperature, the operating mode, and the transmit power.
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Dimensions
Labels
The images that follow show regulatory information for your device.
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Power Draw
GPRS
Voltage
7 volts
9 volts
20 volts
32 volts
Radio Protocol Cellular Cell Box
Connection No
Data (Amps)
(AVG) Measured
Current (Amps) at Max Power
TX Pulse (AVG)
Amplitude
Current (Amps) for GSM850
GSM850
GSM850
GSM850
GSM850
0.233
0.178
0.090
0.061
0.354
0.287
0.137
0.091
1.1
1.10
0.406
0.245
Total Inrush
Charge
Measured in
Millicoulomb
(mC)
2.29
0.880
0.964
0.760
Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. The above power draw numbers are measurements from an MTR-G3-B16.
RF Specifications
Mode
GSM850
EGSM900
DCS1800
PCS1900
Frequency TX (MHz) Frequency RX (MHz) Channels
824 to 849 869 to 894 128 to 251
890 to 915
880 to 890
935 to 960
925 to 935
0 to 124
975 to 1023
1710 to 1785
1850 to 1910
1805 to 1880
1930 to 1990
512 to 885
512 to 810
TX - RX Offset (MHz)
45
45
45
95
80
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CHAPTER 2 SAFETY WARNINGS
Chapter 2 Safety Warnings
Lithium Battery
■ A lithium battery (3V, coin cell, CR1632) located within the product provides backup power for the timekeeping. This battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years.
■ When this battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect.
■
Battery is not user replaceable. If the battery fails, the device must be sent back to MultiTech Systems for battery replacement.
■ Lithium cells and batteries are subject to the Provisions for International Transportation. Multi-Tech
Systems, Inc. confirms that the Lithium batteries used in the MultiTech product(s) referenced in this manual comply with Special Provision 188 of the UN Model Regulations, Special Provision A45 of the ICAO-TI/IATA-
DGR (Air), Special Provision 310 of the IMDG Code, and Special Provision 188 of the ADR and RID (Road and
Rail Europe).
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if this battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to instructions.
Attention:
Risque d'explosion si vous remplacez la batterie par un modèle incompatible. Jetez les piles usagées selon les instructions.
Ethernet Ports
CAUTION:
Ethernet ports and command ports are not designed to be connected to a public telecommunication network.
Radio Frequency (RF) Safety
Due to the possibility of radio frequency (RF) interference, it is important that you follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment. Follow the safety advice given below.
■ Operating your device close to other electronic equipment may cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.
■ Different industries and businesses restrict the use of cellular devices. Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in process. Follow restrictions for any environment where you operate the device.
■
Do not place the antenna outdoors.
■
Switch OFF your wireless device when in an aircraft. Using portable electronic devices in an aircraft may endanger aircraft operation, disrupt the cellular network, and is illegal. Failing to observe this restriction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
■ Switch OFF your wireless device when around gasoline or diesel-fuel pumps and before filling your vehicle with fuel.
■ Switch OFF your wireless device in hospitals and any other place where medical equipment may be in use.
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Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices
Potential interference
Radio frequency energy (RF) from cellular devices can interact with some electronic devices. This is electromagnetic interference (EMI). The FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from cellular devices. This test method is part of the Association for the
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standard. This standard allows manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from cellular device EMI.
The FDA continues to monitor cellular devices for interactions with other medical devices. If harmful interference occurs, the FDA will assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
Precautions for pacemaker wearers
If EMI occurs, it could affect a pacemaker in one of three ways:
■
Stop the pacemaker from delivering the stimulating pulses that regulate the heart's rhythm.
■ Cause the pacemaker to deliver the pulses irregularly.
■
Cause the pacemaker to ignore the heart's own rhythm and deliver pulses at a fixed rate.
Based on current research, cellular devices do not pose a significant health problem for most pacemaker wearers.
However, people with pacemakers may want to take simple precautions to be sure that their device doesn't cause a problem.
■ Keep the device on the opposite side of the body from the pacemaker to add extra distance between the pacemaker and the device.
■ Avoid placing a turned-on device next to the pacemaker (for example, don’t carry the device in a shirt or jacket pocket directly over the pacemaker).
Antenna
The antenna intended for use with this unit meets the requirements for mobile operating configurations and for fixed mounted operations, as defined in 2.1091 and 1.1307 of the FCC rules for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
If an alternate antenna is used, consult user documentation for required antenna specifications.
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CHAPTER 3 CELLULAR INFORMATION
Chapter 3 Cellular Information
Antenna System Cellular Devices
The cellular/wireless performance depends on the implementation and antenna design. The integration of the antenna system into the product is a critical part of the design process; therefore, it is essential to consider it early so the performance is not compromised. If changes are made to the device's certified antenna system, then recertification will be required by specific network carriers.
Requirements for Cellular Antennas with regard to FCC/IC Compliance
There cannot be any alteration to the authorized antenna system. The antenna system must maintain the same specifications. The antenna must be the same type, with similar in-band and out-of-band radiation patterns.
GSM Antenna Information
GSM Authorized Antennas
GSM devices were approved with the following antenna:
Manufacturer:
Description:
Model Number:
Multi-Tech Part Number:
Laird Technologies
HEPTA-SM
MAF94300
45009735L
Multi-Tech ordering information:
Model
ANHB-1HRA
ANHB-10HRA
ANHB-50HRA
Quantity
1
10
50
GSM Antenna Requirements/Specifications
Category
Frequency Range
Impedance
VSWR
Typical Radiated Gain
Radiation
Polarization
Description
824—960 MHz / 1710—1990 MHz / 1920—2170 MHz
50 Ohms
VSWR should not exceed 2.0:1 at any point across the bands of operation
2 dBi on azimuth plane
Omni-directional
Linear Vertical
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CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING THE ROUTER
Chapter 4 Installing the Router
Installing the Router
1.
To use the router’s cellular features, connect a suitable antenna to the antenna connector.
2.
Using an Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable to the E-NET connector on the back of the router and the other end to your computer, either directly or through a switch or hub.
3.
If you are connecting to a serial interface, connect the DE-9 connector (9-pin) of the RS-232 cable to the
RS-232 connector on the router. Then connect the other end to the serial port on the desired device.
4.
Some routers support the use of a GPS receiver. If you are using a GPS receiver with the router, attach the GPS cable to the GPS connector on the router.
5.
Attach a power cable to your power supply module.
6.
Screw-on the power lead from the power supply module into the power connection on the router.
7.
Plug the power supply into your power source.
The POWER LED lights after the device powers up.
When the Status LED begins to blink, the device is ready for use.
8.
You can configure your router by using your router’s web management interface. You might need to change the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP and subnet mask range as the device.
a.
Open a web browser. In the browser's address field, type the default address for the router: http://192.168.2.1. (If the browser displays a message that there is a problem with the website's security certificate, ignore this and click Continue to the webpage).
b.
A login page opens. In the username field, type the default user name: admin (all lower-case).
c.
In the password field, type the default password: admin (all lower-case).
d.
Click Login. The Web Management Home page opens. Online documentation included with the web management interface describes how to configure your router.
Mounting the Device
1.
Locate the groove on the bottom of the modem.
2.
Slide the mounting rod through the groove.
3.
To secure the rod to the desired surface, place and tighten two screws in the holes on either end of the mounting rod. The dimensions illustration in this guide shows the mounting rod, as well as the dimensions for placement of the screws.
Installing the SIM Card
If you want to operate the router on a particular network, install a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module).
To install the SIM:
1.
Locate the SIM card slot on the side of the router. The slot is labeled SIM.
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2.
Push the SIM card into the slot until it snaps into place.
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3.
To remove the SIM, push the edge of the card in. When released, the card pops out of the device.
Resetting the Device
You need:
■
A pin, paperclip, or similar thin object that can fit into the reset hole
The following is the default condition for the RESET button on the device. You can program a change to the behavior of the button if needed.
To reset the device:
1.
Find the hole in the front panel labeled RESET. The reset button is recessed into the case.
2.
Use the pin to quickly press and release the RESET button.
The device reboots.
Here are the different options using the RESET button:
■
To reboot, press RESET for less than 3 seconds.
■
To set factory settings or user-defined defaults (if previously set), press RESET for 3 to 29 seconds.
■ To set factory settings and erase user-defined defaults, press RESET for 30 seconds or longer.
Restoring User Defined Settings to the Device
You can restore user defined settings to your device.
You need:
■ A pin, paperclip, or similar thin object that can fit into the reset hole
1.
Locate the hole in the panel labeled RESET. The reset button is recessed into the housing.
2.
Use the pin to press in the button for about 3 seconds and then release the reset button.
a.
If you do not press in the button long enough, the device will reset, but the user defined settings will not be restored.
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If you hold it too long, factory default settings will be restored.
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SECTION 5 USING THE WIZARD TO CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE
Section 5 Using the Wizard to Configure Your Device
First-Time Setup
If you need to change the mode of your device, this is the only way to do so. This section is not available through the device management software.
Other than when you first power up the device, you must configure the device to factory default settings, reset it and then, access it through the default 192.168.2.1 IP address to see the first-time setup. This wizard helps you configure the main features of your rCell.
Depending on the mode, your proceeding options and fields differ (see the description for each step for details below). Here are the steps for first-time setup:
1.
On the first page, the mode option lets you set up the rCell as a Network Router, PPP-IP Passthrough, or
Serial Modem device. If you switch modes, we recommend that you reset the device and configure to factory default settings.
a.
The Network Router mode is the default and establishes the device as a cellular network router.
b.
In the PPP-IP Passthrough mode, the rCell assigns the IP address it receives from the cellular provider to the Ethernet-attached device. In this mode, the rCell only allows one DHCP lease.
Note:
In this mode, many of the rCell services described in this document are non-configurable and do not appear in the device configuration menu. All IP traffic is passed between the Ethernet-attached device and the cellular provider with no firewall functionality.
c.
The Serial Modem mode creates a serial connection to the device which can be configured for speed and flow control. The serial port talks to the cellular radio in order to send and receive messages via the cellular radio.
d.
Click Next.
2.
In the Choose Password page, enter the following:
a.
In the Current Password field, type the current password. The default password is admin.
b.
In the New Password field, type the password you want to use to replace the current one.
c.
To confirm the accuracy of the password, re-type it in the Confirm Password field.
d.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
Note:
If you do not want to change your password, click Skip.
3.
In the Time Configuration page, set the date, time, and time zone.
a.
In the Date field, type in the date you desire, or select the date from the pop-up calendar that opens.
b.
In the Time field, type the desired time.
c.
From the Time Zone drop-down list, select the time zone in which the router operates.
d.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
4.
In the IP Setup page, give the router its address and network information (the fields shown vary based on the selected mode):
If you select PPP-IP Passthrough mode, the following options are displayed:
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In the Protocol Support field, choose the internet protocol from the drop down menu (select from
IPv4 and IPv6).
b.
In the IPv4/IPv6 Address field, type the router's IP address.
c.
For IPv6, in the Prefix Length field, the length of the prefix displays. Users cannot change this field.
For IPv4, in the Mask field, type the mask for the network. The default is 255.255.255.0.
d.
In the IPv6/IPv4 Primary DNS field, type the address of the primary DNS (optional).
Note:
This is an optional value that can be used if you use a DNS server other than the servers received from your carrier.
e.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
If you select Network Router or Serial Modem mode, the following options are displayed:
a.
In the IP Address field, type the router's IP address.
b.
In the Mask field, type the mask for the network. The default is 255.255.255.0.
c.
This field is only available in Network Router mode. If you select Serial Modem mode, skip this step.
In the IPv4 Primary DNS field, type the address of the primary DNS (optional).
Note:
This is an optional value that can be used if you use a DNS server other than the servers received from your carrier.
d.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
5.
This section is only available if you select Network Router or PPP-IP Passthrough mode. If you select
Serial Modem mode, skip this step. In the PPP Configuration page, configure PPP for your router.
a.
To use PPP, check Enabled. When enabled, your device functions as a router.
b.
To enable the dial-on-demand feature, check Dial-on-Demand. This indicates to the router to bring up the PPP connection when there is outgoing IP traffic, and take down the PPP connection after a given idle timeout.
c.
In the APN field, type the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is assigned by your wireless service provider.
d.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
6.
This section is only available if you select Network Router or PPP-IP Passthrough mode. If you select
Serial Modem mode, skip this step. In the PPP Authentication page:
a.
From Type, select the authentication protocol type used to negotiate with the remote peer: PAP,
CHAP, or PAP-CHAP. The default value is NONE.
b.
In the Username field, type the username with which the remote peer authenticates. You can leave this field blank, if desired. Username is limited to 60 characters.
c.
In the Password field, type the password with which the remote peer authenticates. You can leave this field blank, if desired. Password is limited to 60 characters.
7.
This section is only available if you select Serial Modem mode. For any other mode, skip this step. In the
Serial Port Configuration page:
a.
From Baud Rate, select baud rate in BPS for the serial port from the drop down list. Default setting is
115200.
b.
In the Flow Control field, select the flow control option from the drop down list provided. Choose from NONE or RTS-CTS.
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In the Parity field, select the parity option from the drop down list. Choose from NONE, ODD, or
EVEN.
d.
In the Data Bits field, select the data bits option from the drop down list. Choose from 7 or 8.
e.
In the Stop Bits field, select the stop bit option from the drop down list. Choose from 1 or 2.
8.
Click Finish.
9.
To save your settings, click Save and Restart.
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CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING YOUR DEVICE
Chapter 6 Configuring Your Device
Home Page (Dashboard)
The Home page (dashboard) displays a summary of the configuration settings for the MultiConnect rCell device.
The following settings, where applicable, include the area of the Web Management interface where they can be accessed and changed.
Click Home to display the following information:
■
Router:
■
Model Number: The MultiConnect rCell model ID.
■ Serial Number: The MultiTech device ID.
■
IMEI: International Mobile Station Equipment Identity.
Note:
Not applicable for the MTR-C2 or MTR-EV3 models.
■ Firmware: MultiConnect rCell MTR firmware version.
■
Current Time: Current date and time of the router. For information on setting the date and time, go to
Setup > Time Configuration.
■
Up Time: Amount of time the device has been continuously operating.
■
WAN Transport: Current transport for IP traffic leaving the LAN. If two WAN interfaces are configured for use (Wi-Fi and cellular), the current WAN will be set based on the WAN configurations at Setup > WAN
Configuration.
■ LAN:
■
MAC Address: Media Access Control Address used to uniquely identify the devices LAN Ethernet interface.
■
IP Address: LAN IP address of this device. To configure the IP address, go to Setup > IP Configuration.
■
Netmask: Network mask of the LAN. To configure the network mask, go to Setup > IP Configuration.
■ Gateway: Default gateway IP address of the LAN. To configure the default gateway, go to Setup > IP
Configuration.
■ DNS: Current Domain Name System IP addresses known by this device. To configure the DNS, go to
Setup > IP Configuration.
■
DHCP State: Current state of this device's DHCP server. To configure, go to Setup > DHCP Configuration.
■ Lease Range: Current DHCP lease range of this device's DHCP server. To configure, go to Setup > DHCP
Configuration.
■ Cellular:
■ Protocol Support (only available when you choose PPP-IP Passthrough): Choose from IPv4 or IPv6. If you choose IPv6, also enter the Connect Timeout.
■ State: Current state of the cellular PPP link. For more information, go to Cellular > Cellular
Configuration.
■ Signal: Current signal strength of the cellular link. Mouse hover provides dBm value.
■
Connected: Total time connected for the current PPP session.
■
IP Address: Current cellular WAN IP address issued to this device by the cellular carrier.
■ Roaming: Indicates whether or not this device's cellular link is currently connected to its home network.
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■ Phone number: Device's cellular phone number also known as Mobile Directory Number (MDN).
■
Tower: Tower ID of the cellular tower currently providing cellular service to this device.
Unavailable Services in PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem
Modes
In both PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem modes, many rCell services described in this document are nonconfigurable and therefore do not appear in the device configuration menu. If you choose one of these modes, all sections between this and the next note on this subject are not available.
Configuring IP Address and DNS Information for LAN
Your router manages traffic for your local area network (LAN). To change the IP address and DNS configuration:
1.
From Setup, select IP Configuration.
2.
To configure the address LAN information:
In the IP Address field, type the router's IP address. The default is 192.168.2.1.
In the Mask field, type the mask for the network. The default is 255.255.255.0.
In the Gateway field, type the IP address of the network's gateway (router). If this device is the gateway, leave this field blank.
3.
To resolve domain names, configure domain name server information (DNS).
To allow the router to behave as a local DNS forwarder, check Enable Forwarding Server.
Note:
When a DNS request is received, the router forwards the request to a remote DNS server if there is no record in the router’s cache. New requests are cached in the router for future requests.
In the Primary Server field, type the address of the primary DNS.
In the Secondary Server field, type the address of the secondary DNS.
The WAN DNS Servers field displays information about DNS servers, if any, that have been detected on the WAN link of the router.
4.
Click Submit.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
WAN Setup
Configuring WAN Failover Priority
Failover mode regulates which WAN is used for the Internet connection and switches the WAN if a connectivity failure is detected.
Failover mode enables the WAN with the highest priority as displayed on the WAN Configuration page. If the WAN with priority 1 is disabled or a connection failure is detected, the WAN with priority 2 is automatically selected for establishing connection to the Internet.
1.
Click Setup > WAN Configuration.
2.
Under Options, click the up and down arrows to change the priority of the appropriate WAN.
3.
Click Save and Restart to save the change.
For field descriptions see Failover Configuration Fields
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For information on editing WAN Failover see Editing Failover Configuration
Editing Failover Configuration
The router can use the active or passive mode to monitor the Internet availability in WAN. The default condition is active mode.
Active mode can be type ICMP (ping) or TCP. ICMP periodically pings the designated host at the specified interval.
TCP tries to make a connection to the designated host at the interval specified.
For both ICMP and TCP, if a response is not received, the router switches to the WAN with lower priority. The router continues to ping the designated host at the interval specified for WAN with the higher priority and switches back when the ping is successful. When passive mode is enabled, the router switches the WANs when the network interface is down. The currently active WAN is displayed on the home page under the label WAN
Transport.
To edit failover configuration:
1.
Click Setup > WAN Configuration.
2.
Under the Options column at the right, click the pencil icon (edit) for the selected WAN. The Failover
Configuration page is displayed.
3.
Make the desired changes. Refer to Failover Configuration Fields for details.
4.
Click Finish.
5.
If you are finished making changes, click Save and Restart.
Failover Configuration Fields
Field
Monitoring Mode
Interval
Host Name
Mode Type
TCP Port
ICMP Port
Description
Use the drop-down list to select the mode to connect to the host: PASSIVE or
ACTIVE.
Enter the number of seconds between each check. Default is 60 seconds.
Enter the host name or IP address to use for the check. Default is www.google.com.
Use the drop-down list to select the mode type: ICMP or TCP. Default is ICMP.
(Active Monitoring Mode)
Enter the TCP Port number to connect to the host. (Mode TCP)
Enter the number of ICMP pings to be sent to the specified host. Default is 10.
(Mode ICMP)
Configuring Dynamic Domain Naming System (DDNS)
This feature allows your router to use a DDNS service to associate a hosted server's domain name with a dynamically changing internet address. To configure your router to use DDNS:
1.
From Setup, select DDNS Configuration.
2.
In the Configuration group, check Enabled.
3.
In the Service drop-down list, select a DDNS service. To define a service that isn't listed choose Custom.
a.
For custom DDNS service, in the Service field, type the DDNS server's URL.
b.
For custom DDNS service, in the Port field, type the DDNS server's port.
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In the Domain field, type the registered Domain name.
5.
In the Update Interval field, type the days that can pass with no IP Address change. At the end of this interval, the existing IP Address is updated on the server so that the address does not expire. The range of the interval you can enter is between 1 and 99 days. The default is 28 days.
6.
Check Use Check IP, if you want to query the server to determine the IP address before the DDNS update.
The IP address is still assigned by the wireless provider and the DDNS is updated based on the address returned by Check IP Server. If disabled, the DDNS update uses the IP address from the PPP link. The default is Use Check IP.
7.
In the Check IP Server field, type the name to which the IP Address change is registered. Example: checkip.dyndns.org
8.
In the Check IP Port field, type the port number of the Check IP Server. The default is 80.
9.
From the System drop-down list, select the desired system registration type, either Dynamic or Custom.
The default is Dynamic.
10.
Enter Username of the server.
11.
Enter Password of the server.
12.
To force update of DDNS, click Update.
13.
Click Submit.
14.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Entering authentication information
Your DDNS server requires you to identify yourself before you can make changes.
1.
In the Username field, type the name that can access the DDNS Server. The default is NULL. You receive your name when you register with the DDNS service.
2.
In the Password field, type the password that can access the DDNS Server. The default is NULL. You receive your password when you register with the DDNS service.
3.
Click Submit. If you are finished making changes click Save and Restart.
Forcing a DDNS server update
To update the DDNS server with your IP address, click Update.
Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server
You can configure your router to function as a DHCP server that supplies network configuration information, such as IP address, subnet mask, and broadcast address, to devices on the network. To configure the DHCP server:
1.
From Setup, select DHCP Configuration.
2.
To use the DHCP feature, check Enabled.
3.
The Subnet field displays the subnet address.
4.
The Mask field displays the network's subnet mask.
5.
In the Gateway field, type the gateway address. The default Gateway address is the LAN IP address of the router.
6.
In the Domain field, type your network domain, if any.
7.
In the Lease Time field, type the DHCP lease time. Lease time is set in days, hours, and minutes.
8.
In the Lease Range Start field and in the Lease Range End field, type the range of IP addresses to be assigned by DHCP.
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9.
Click Submit. If you are finished making changes, click Save and Restart.
Assigning Fixed Addresses
To add fixed addresses for the DCHP server:
1.
In the Fixed Address group, click Add. A dialog box opens, where you define the address.
2.
In the MAC Address field, type the MAC address to which the specified IP address binds.
3.
In the IP Address field, type the fixed IP address to be assigned.
4.
Click Finish.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Configuring the Global Positioning System (GPS)
Some routers have a built-in GPS receiver. If your router has a GPS receiver, the router can forward NMEA
(National Marine Electronics Association) sentences from the GPS receiver to a device connected to the router's serial port. You can also send the GPS data over the network to a remote computer.
There are four areas of GPS configuration including: Server Configuration, Local Configuration, Client
Configuration and NMEA Configuration along with Current Position information.
Notes:
■
All enabled sentences are forwarded periodically using the interval specified in the NMEA Configuration section. Before forwarding, the router adds an ID prefix and ID to each enabled NMEA sentence. If set, the
NMEA sentences available are those provided by the built-in receiver which are: GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV,
GPGLL, GPRMC, GPVTG.
■
You can simultaneously enable the TCP Server, TCP/UDP client, and serial port dump.
Dumping NMEA Sentence Information to the Router's TCP Server Port
To configure the TCP server port where you can send the NMEA sentences:
1.
Complete the steps under GPS Server Configuration.
2.
To use the serial port for GPS, you must disable the serial port client/server. Go to Setup > Serial IP
Configuration > Serial Port Settings and uncheck Enabled.
3.
Then, under Local Configuration, check Serial Port Dump.
4.
Submit.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Sending GPS information to a remote server
The Client Configuration allows the device to connect to a remote server using the IP and port information for uploading GPS data.
1.
To allow the device to connect, go to Setup > GPS Configuration > Client Configuration.
2.
Check TCP/UDP Client.
3.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the protocol of the client (TCP or UDP).
4.
In the Remote Host field, type the IP address of the remote host.
5.
In the Port, field type the port number of the remote host.
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6.
If your remote host requests a password, type that password in the Password field. The password is sent to the server in response.
7.
Click Submit.
8.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Configuring NMEA Sentences
To configure the time interval, additional prefix or ID information, and which NMEA sentences that can be sent:
1.
Go to Setup > GPS Configuration > NMEA Configuration and in the Interval field, type the amount of time, in seconds, that passes before the NMEA information is sent. The default is 10 seconds. The range is
1 to 255 seconds.
2.
You can further identify the router, also called a remote asset, that is collecting and sending the GPS information. To do so:
Add ID: The ID is an unique remote asset identification string. The ID string can be any length up to 20 characters. The & and $ are invalid characters. The ID must follow the standard NMEA sentence structure.
Refer to the Universal IP AT Commands Reference Guide for sentence structure.
To add more information to the beginning of the ID, in the Add ID Prefix field, type the information.
3.
You can select which NMEA sentence types you want to send. Check any combination of the available options: GGA, GSA, GSV, GLL, RMC, and VTG.
Configuring the Serial Port
To configure the serial terminal connected to the RS-232 connector on the router:
1.
Go to Setup > Serial IP Configuration > Serial Port Settings, check Enabled.
2.
From the Baud Rate drop-down list, select the baud-rate at which the serial terminal communicates. The default is 115200.
3.
From the Flow Control drop-down list, select the flow control for the serial port. The options are NONE or
RTS-CTS. The default is NONE.
4.
From the Parity drop-down list, select the parity for the serial port. The options are NONE, EVEN, or ODD.
The default is NONE.
5.
To use the Modbus protocol as the protocol the serial devices use to communicate, check Modbus
Gateway.
6.
From the Data Bits drop-down list, select the data bits for the serial port. Data bit options are 7 or 8. The default is 8.
7.
From the Stop Bits drop-down list, select the stop bits for the serial port. The options are 1 or 2. The default is 1.
8.
Click Submit.
9.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Configuring Device to Act as Client
You can set up the router to act as a client.
The TCP, UDP, SSL/TLS client feature enables the router to act as a proxy TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS client to the serial terminal connected to the RS-232 port on the router. This helps the serial terminal access any TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS server on the LAN/WAN allowing two-way traffic between the serial device and the remote server.
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To use this function, you must first check Enabled under Serial Port Settings. To configure the IP Pipe in TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS client mode:
1.
Go to Setup > Serial-IP Configuration > Serial Port Settings > IP Pipe group.
2.
From the Mode drop-down list, select CLIENT.
3.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the desired protocol: TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS.
4.
In the Server IP Address field, enter the address of the far-end TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS server.
5.
In the Server Port field, enter the port value used by the far-end TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS server.
6.
If the primary server is unavailable, in the Secondary IP Address field, enter the address of the alternate
TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS server.
7.
If the primary server is unavailable, in the Secondary Port field, enter port number value of the alternate
TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS server.
8.
From the Connection Activation drop-down list, select a connection method. Options are:
ALWAYS-ON. If you select this option, you cannot change the Connection Termination option.
DTR-ASSERT. When the DTR signal is asserted, the connection is established.
CR. Three carriage returns must be received before the TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS connection is established to the remote server.
ON-DEMAND. Set the connection as available on-demand.
9.
From the Connection Termination drop-down list, select a disconnect method for the IP pipe. Options are:
ALWAYS-ON.
TIMEOUT. The IP pipe connection disconnects if the configured timer expires with no data sent or received. In the Timeout field, enter the desired number of seconds for this timeout.
SEQUENCE. A sequence of received characters disconnects the IP pipe.
DTR-TOGGLE. When the DTR control signal is toggled, the IP pipe disconnects.
10.
Click Submit.
11.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Configuring Device to Act as Server
You can set up the router to act as a server.
The TCP, UDP, SSL/TLS server feature enables a TCP, UDP, SSL/TLS client on the Ethernet network to connect to the remote serial terminal that is connected to the RS-232 port on the router. The router acts as a TCP, UDP, SSL/TLS server which allows two-way traffic between the TCP, UDP, SSL/TLS client and the remote terminal on the serial port.
To use this function, you must first check Enabled under Serial Port Settings. To configure the IP Pipe in TCP, UDP,
SSL/TLS server mode:
1.
Go to Setup > Serial-IP Configuration > Serial Port Settings > IP Pipe group.
2.
In the Mode drop-down list, select SERVER.
3.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the desired protocol: TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS.
4.
In the Server Port field, type the desired port value in the range 1 to 65535.
5.
From the Connection Termination drop-down list, select a disconnect method for the IP pipe. Options are:
ALWAYS-ON.
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TIMEOUT. The IP pipe connection disconnects if the configured timer expires with no data sent or received. In the Timeout field, enter the desired number of seconds for this timeout.
SEQUENCE. A sequence of received characters disconnects the IP pipe.
DTR-TOGGLE. When the DTR control signal is toggled, the IP pipe disconnects.
6.
Click Submit.
7.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Time Configuration
You can configure how your router manages the setting of time on its domain of systems. The system date and time display in these formats: MM/DD/YYYY / HH:MM. You can set the date and time manually, or you can configure the router to get this information from an SNTP server.
Setting the Date and Time
To set the router's date and time:
1.
From Setup, select Time Configuration.
2.
In the Date field, type in the date you desire, or select the date from the pop-up calendar that opens.
3.
In the Time field, type the time.
4.
From the Time Zone drop-down list, select your time zone. The default selection is UTC (Universal
Coordinated Time, Universal Time).
Note:
To learn more about time zones, visit the following website : http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/info/current-time.htm
5.
Click Submit.
6.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Configuring SNTP to Update Date and Time
To configure the server from which the SNTP date and time information is taken, and how often:
1.
To enable SNTP to update the date and time, check Enabled.
2.
In the Server field, type the SNTP server name or IP address that is contacted to update the time.
3.
In the Polling Time field, type the time that passes, after which the SNTP client requests the server to update the time. Default is 120 minutes. You must enter time in minutes.
4.
Click Submit.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Adding Saved Networks
You can define, edit, and delete networks that your router supports. These networks can appear in your list of choices when configuring other items, such as tunnels. To setup networks:
1.
Go to Setup > Saved Networks. A list of networks already saved appears.
2.
Add, edit, or delete networks, as described in Adding Networks and Editing or Deleting an Existing
Network.
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Adding Networks
To add a network:
1.
Click Add Network.
2.
In the Name field, type the name of the network.
3.
In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the network.
4.
In the Subnet Mask field, type the network mask.
5.
Click Finish.
6.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Editing or Deleting an Existing Network
1.
To delete a network, click red X.
2.
At the top of the pane, a message tells you the network is deleted. To undo the delete, click the Undo link found in the message.
3.
To edit a network, click pencil icon. Change the IP address or subnet mask as desired.
4.
Click Finish.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Note:
You cannot edit the network name and you cannot delete a network if it is used in another configuration.
Unavailable Services in PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem
Modes
In both PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem modes, many rCell services described in this document are nonconfigurable and therefore do not appear in the device configuration menu. If you choose one of these modes, all sections between this and the previous note on this subject are not available.
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Chapter 7 Setting Up the Firewall
Defining firewall rules
The router's firewall enforces a set of rules that determine how incoming and outgoing packets are handled. By default, all outbound traffic originating from the LAN is allowed to pass through the firewall, and all inbound traffic originating from external networks is dropped. This effectively creates a protective barrier between the LAN and all other networks. For additional information, see:
■
Adding Port Forwarding Rules
■ Adding Devices
■ Advanced Settings
Adding Port Forwarding Rules
For a device within the LAN to be visible from the internet or from an outside network, create a forwarding rule to allow incoming packets to reach the device.
1.
Go to Firewall > Settings to display the Firewall window.
2.
In the Port Forwarding group, click Add Rule.
3.
In the Inbound Forwarding Rule dialog box, enter a name for the rule and optionally, a description. Click
Next.
4.
In the second Inbound Forwarding Rule dialog box, in the External WAN Port(s) field, type the port(s) to be forwarded. Common ports are listed in the field's attached drop-down list and are exposed once you enter a character. Type ANY to forward all ports.
5.
In the Destination LAN IP field, type the IP address of the device that packets will be forwarded to. The attached drop-down list contains DHCP leased and Saved Network addresses.
6.
In the Destination LAN Port(s) field, type the port to which packets are translated. If there is a range of ports, the ending port is automatically set. The Destination LAN ending port is based on the Destination
LAN starting port and the range provided in the External WAN Port(s) field.
7.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the protocol of the messages that can be forwarded.
8.
A default filter allowing forwarded packets through the firewall is automatically created. If desired, you can use the Advanced Settings mode of the Port Forwarding wizard to further restrict packets based on source address and source ports using the Inbound Filter Rule. In most cases, this is not necessary.
9.
Click Finish.
10.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Adding Outbound Traffic Rules
To prevent a device within the LAN from communicating with a device in an external network, you must establish a firewall rule to drop packets destined to the external device.
1.
Click Add Rule in the Outbound Traffic section.
2.
Enter a name for the rule and optionally, a description. Click Next.
3.
In the second Filter Rule dialog box, in the Destination IP field, type the IP address of the device or network that packets are to be sent to. Type ANY if the destination address does not matter.
4.
In the Destination Mask field, type the network mask of the destination network.
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In the Destination Port field, type the port for which that the packets are destined. Common destination ports are listed in the Destination Port field's attached drop down list. Type ANY if the destination port does not matter.
6.
In the Source IP field, type the IP address of the device or network that the traffic originates from. Type
ANY if the source address does not matter.
7.
In the Source Mask field, type a network mask for the origin of the traffic.
8.
In the Source Port field, type the port that is the origin of the traffic. Type ANY if the source port does not matter.
9.
From the Action drop-down list, select the action to perform on the traffic. You can allow the traffic to be
accept, reject, log or drop. Accepted packets are allowed to continue through the firewall. Dropped packets are removed and no further processing is performed on them. Rejected packets are dropped, and an error message is sent to the source of the packet. Logged packets are logged to the system's main log file with the rule's name prepended as an identifier (viewable from the Statistics page). Log rules do not affect the packet's fate.
10.
The Direction field is locked to OUTGOING while using the Outbound Traffic wizard.
11.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the protocol of the traffic that is being filtered. Choose from
TCP, UDP, TCP/UDP or ANY. Type ANY if the protocol does not matter (to accept the default).
12.
Click Finish.
13.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
MAC Filtering
To setup a MAC Filtering rule:
1.
Click Add Rule in the MAC Filtering section.
2.
Enter a Name for the rule and, optionally, a Description. Click Next.
3.
Enter the MAC Address of the destination or source of the packet.
4.
Select the action from the drop down list. Choose either ACCEPT, REJECT, DROP, or LOG.
5.
Choose the Direction from the drop down list including INCOMING or OUTGOING.
6.
Select the Protocol from the drop down list. Choose from TCP/UDP, TCP, UDP or ANY.
7.
Click Finish.
8.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Advanced Settings
The Firewall's Advanced Settings mode lets you manipulate DNAT, SNAT, and Filter rules directly. DNAT rules can manipulate the destination address and port of a packet; similarly SNAT rules can manipulate the source address and port of a packet.
Filter rules apply an ACCEPT, REJECT, DROP, or LOG action to a packet. DNAT, SNAT, and Filter rules can be associated if they are named the same. This association is recognized within the Port Forwarding and Outbound
Traffic wizards accessed from the Normal Settings mode, and allows the associated rules to be viewed and edited as a series.
Setting up Static Routes
To set up a manually configured mapping of an IP address to a next-hop destination for data packets:
1.
Go to Firewall > Static Routes.
2.
In the Static Routes window, click Add Route.
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In the Name field of the Add Route dialog box, type the name of the route.
4.
In the Address field, type the remote network IP address of the remote location.
5.
In the Mask field, type the network mask that is assigned on the remote location.
6.
In the Gateway field, type the IP address of the routing device that supports the remote IP Network.
7.
Click Finish.
8.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
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Chapter 8 Setting Up Cellular Features
Configuring Cellular
To configure how cellular is used on your router:
1.
On the Web Management interface, go to Cellular > Cellular Configuration to display the Cellular
Configuration window. If you choose IPv6 Passthrough mode, you must select Administration > Initial
Setup.
2.
Check Enabled.
3.
Check and change the Cellular Configuration fields as desired. For field descriptions see Cellular
Configuration Fields.
4.
Click Submit.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Cellular Configuration Fields
Description Field
General Configuration
Enabled
Dial-on-Demand*
Connect Timeout
Dialing Max Retries
Allows the router to establish a cellular PPP connection (Cellular WAN).
Enables the Dial-on-Demand feature. If enabled, the router brings up and maintains a cellular connection while network activity on the LAN requires
WAN access. The router brings down the cellular connection when outgoing network traffic ceases for the given Idle Timeout duration. Enable this feature when Wakeup-on-Call is enabled to allow the device to "sleep" after it has been "woken up". See Configuring Wakeup-on-Call for more information.
The time (in seconds) that the device waits before it deems that the connection attempt has failed. The value used is the amount of time that elapses between each dialing retry.
Number of dialing retries allowed; the default is zero, which means an infinite number is allowed.
Modem Configuration
Dial Number
Connect String
Dial Prefix
SIM Pin
The modem dial string is:
■
*99***1# for GSM/GPRS/LTE devices
■
#777 for CDMA/EVDO devices
■ *99***3# for Verizon SIM based LTE devices
The modem response to initiate a PPP connection, usually CONNECT.
The modem AT command that initiates a PPP connection, usually ATDT or
ATD.
The pin used to unlock the SIM for use (only required if the SIM is locked).
This does not apply to CDMA radios.
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Field
APN
Description
The Access Point Name assigned by the wireless service provider (carrier specific).
Init String# Optional fields to apply additional AT commands that execute just before every PPP connection attempt. Use these fields to expand functionality and to troubleshoot.
Authentication
Authentication Type
Username
The type of authentication to use when establishing a PPP connection:
NONE, PAP, CHAP, or PAP-CHAP (either). Authentication may not be required by the cellular service provider.
Name of the user that the remote PPP peer uses to authenticate.
Password
Keep Alive*
Password that the remote PPP peer uses to authenticate.
Used to periodically check if the cellular link is up; if not, the router tries to establish the link.
ICMP/TCP Check*
An active check that provides the most reliable and reactive diagnosis of the cellular link, but requires sending data through the cellular link.
Enabled* Enables the Active Keep Alive check. Depending on the plan type and data usage, this may result in additional data charges.
Keep Alive Type*
Interval*
Hostname*
TCP Port*
ICMP Count*
Protocol type for active keep alive, either TCP or ICMP. ICMP periodically pings the designated host at the specified interval. TCP tries to make a connection to the designated host at the interval specified.
Time in seconds between active checking of the cellular link.
Host name or IP address for the keep alive check.
TCP port number to connect with the TCP server (only visible when Keep
Alive Type TCP is selected).
Number of sequential, unsuccessful ping attempts to the specified host to declare that the link needs to be re-established (only visible when Keep Alive
Type ICMP is selected).
Data Receive Monitor
A passive check that observes the absence of packets received over a given amount of time. This check cannot reliably determine if the link is down; no network traffic may cause the monitor to signal to shutdown and re-establish the cellular link even though the link was in a good state.
Enabled Enable or disable the passive monitoring of the cellular link.
Window The amount of time that can pass without receiving network traffic before the cellular link is torn down and re-established.
*Note: If you choose PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem mode, this field is not available.
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Unavailable Services in PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem
Modes
In both PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem modes, many rCell services described in this document are nonconfigurable and therefore do not appear in the device configuration menu. If you choose one of these modes, all sections between this and the next note on this subject are not available.
Configuring Wake Up On Call
This feature allows the router to wake up and initiate a cellular connection when there is an incoming call, SMS, or
LAN activity.
1.
Go to Cellular > Wake Up On Call to display the configurations.
2.
Check the Wake Up On Call box.
3.
Select a Wake Up setting. For wakeup methods, see Wake Up On Call Method Settings.
4.
Click Submit.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Note:
This feature only defines when the device brings up its cellular link, not when the device takes it down.
See the Dial on Demand option on the Cellular Configuration page at Cellular > Cellular Configuration to configure the criteria for bringing the cellular link down.
Wake Up On Call Method Settings
The triggers that wake up the router to re-establish the cellular link are:
■
On Ring:
■ Any incoming call will bring up the cellular link.
■
Enabled: Check to allow any incoming call to wake up the router.
■
Message: The expected response from the integrated cellular modem to an incoming call.
■ On Caller ID:
■
Only incoming calls in the caller ID list will bring up the cellular link.
■
Enabled: Check to allow a specific caller to wake up the router.
■ Caller ID: Field to specify a caller ID. Enter the ID then click Add to add the caller to the approved caller
ID trigger list.
■ On SMS (not available if you enabled SMS through SMS > General Configuration):
■ Only specific SMS messages will bring up the cellular link.
■
Enabled: Check to allow specific SMS messages to wake up the router.
■ Message: Field to specify the SMS message contents. Click Add to add the SMS message to the approved
SMS trigger list.
For Wake-Up-On-Call field descriptions, see Wake Up On Call General Configurations.
Wake Up On Call General Configurations
Field
Wake Up on Call check box
Description
Enables the Wake Up On Call feature.
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Field
Dial On Demand LAN
Time Delay
Acknowledgment String to Caller
Init String Number
Description
When checked, the router allows network activity on the LAN that needs WAN access to trigger the Wake Up and establish the cellular link. If this configuration is not checked, the router will only establish a cellular connection when the selected Wake Up method is triggered via incoming call, caller ID, and/or short message service (SMS).
Time that passes between a receiving call and initiating the Wake Up On Call connection.
String used to acknowledge to the delivering SMSC
(short message service center) the receipt of an SMS.
Router initialization strings specific to the integrated cellular modem required for the Wake Up On Call feature.
Using Telnet to Communicate with the Cellular Radio
Your router comes with an integrated cellular radio. You can use this cellular radio directly without using any router functions. To do so, you must use re-director software on your computer. This software creates a virtual serial port that allows your computer to communicate with the integrated cellular radio over IP using telnet. To communicate directly with the cellular modem:
1.
From the Web Management interface, go to Cellular > Telnet Radio Access.
2.
Check Enabled.
3.
To enable raw mode, check Raw. The program transfers data between the computer and cellular modem without any processing.
4.
To enable the Auto Dialout Login feature, check Login. The Auto Dialout port is the Telnet port used by the re-director software on your computer to communicate to the cellular modem integrated on the router.
5.
In the Port field, enter the serial Auto Dialout port number. The default is 5000.
6.
In the Inactivity field, enter the time in seconds that the auto dialout session remains active before becoming inactive.
7.
To enable the EIA standard signal characteristics (time and duration) used between different electronic devices, check Handle EIA Signal.
8.
In the Telnet TCP Keep Alive section of the window, in the Time field, enter the time in seconds that the device waits before it probes the Telnet connection for the first time. The default is 7200 (seconds).
9.
In the Interval field, enter the time interval in seconds that the device waits between probes. The default is 75 (seconds).
10.
In the Probes field, enter the number of probes that the device makes. The default is 9.
11.
Click Submit.
12.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
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Radio Status
Field
Module Information
IMEI
IMSI
Manufacturer
Model
Description
International Mobile Station Equipment Identifier
International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
Company that developed the cellular module
Cellular module model number
Hardware Revision
MSID
Module's hardware revision
MDN (Phone Number) Mobile Directory Number. In some SIM/carriers, the value may not be present and therefore not displayed.
Mobile Station ID. Some SIM/carriers do not contain this value and therefore the value is not displayed.
Firmware Version Module's firmware version
Service Information
Home Network
Current Network
RSSI
Cellular service provider associated with the module's data account
Current cellular service operator (Not available for C2 or EV3 models)
Received Signal Strength Indication
Service
Roaming
Cellular service connection type
Indicates whether or not the current service is provided by the Home Network carrier
Update Options
MDN (Phone Number) Update the cellular module's phone number. This number is updated only on the device. The MDN that the carrier has associated with this device does not change.
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Chapter 9 Configuring SMS
Configuring SMS
This function is not available if you enable SMS through Cellular > Wake Up On Call. To enable short message service (SMS) via the Web Management interface or API:
1.
From the Web Management interface, go to SMS > SMS Configuration > General.
2.
Check Enabled.
3.
In the Sent SMS to Keep field, enter the total number of sent SMS messages to keep in the device's history.
4.
In the Received SMS to Keep field, enter the total number of received SMS messages to keep in the device's history.
5.
In the Resend Failed SMS field, enter the total number of resend attempts for SMS messages that failed to send.
6.
Set messages to keep and resend options.
7.
Click Submit.
8.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
For field descriptions see SMS Field Descriptions.
SMS Field Descriptions
Field
Enabled
Sent SMS to Keep
Received SMS to Keep
Resend Failed SMS
Description
Enables the SMS utilities required to send SMS via API and the Web Management interface.
The total number of sent SMS messages to keep in the device's history.
The total number of received SMS messages to keep in the device's history.
The total number of resend attempts for SMS messages that failed to send.
SMS Commands
SMS commands are disabled by default. To enable these available commands (for status and debugging purposes) and set security filters:
1.
Go to SMS > SMS Configuration > SMS Commands, check the SMS commands you wish to enable. Refer to the table of SMS Command Descriptions for details on available commands.
2.
Check the security filters, you wish to use (can be one or both):
■ Password: If enabled, SMS commands will require p password in the syntax.
■ Use the default password (last six digits of the radio's IMEI or last six digits of the
MEID).
■ Or click on Use custom password and enter your own password.
■
You can also toggle the eye icon to make the password visible or hidden.
■
Whitelist: If enabled, SMS commands can only be received from a number in the whitelist (you must enter a phone number).
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■ Enter the phone number and click Add Number.
■
Note: Due to differences between service providers, for every US number you add to the Whitelist, create two separate entries: 1) one using the phone number and 2) the other using 1 + phone number.
3.
Refer to the Required SMS Command Format field to see the format based on your chosen settings.
4.
Click Submit.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
SMS Command Descriptions
The following table describes available SMS Commands under SMS Configuration > SMS Commands > Enabled
Commands. All SMS Commands are disabled by default. Check to enable.
SMS Command
#reboot
#checkin
#rm <enable|disable> <AccountKey>
#setcellular <enable|disable> [<APN>]
#ping [<interface>] [<count>] <address>
#apn
#cellular
#radio
#ethernet
#wan
Description
reboots the device checks in to DeviceHQ
TM enable or disable remote management using DeviceHQ
(You must specify AccountKey when enabling Remote
Management if not previously configured.) enable or disable Cellular and allows setting of the APN ping IP address <count> times (range: 1-20, default = 4) through <interface> (choose from cellular, wifi, and ethernet or if not specified, the default gateway interface is used) get APN string
PPP status radio status
Ethernet LAN configuration details
WAN transport type and WAN priority configuration
Note:
Arguments in square brackets [ ] are optional. Those in angle brackets < > are values.
Sending an SMS Message
To send an SMS message from the router:
1.
Go to SMS > Send SMS to display the Send SMS window.
2.
In the Recipient field, enter a phone number and click Add. You can add up to 100 phone numbers.
3.
In the Message field, enter a text message up to 160 characters long.
4.
Click Send. The system displays a confirmation indicating whether the message has been successfully sent or not.
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Viewing Received SMS Messages
To view received SMS messages from the router:
1.
Go to SMS > Received to display the Received SMS window. The messages are sorted by date with the most recent messages on top. The table shows up to 30 characters for each message.
2.
To view the full message, click the eye icon to the right of the message entry.
3.
To delete an SMS message, click the X under Options to the right of the message. A dialog box asks you to confirm that you want to delete the SMS message. Click OK.
4.
To delete all the received SMS messages, click Delete All. A dialog box asks you to confirm that you want to delete all SMS messages. Click OK.
5.
To configure, the receive list to automatically update, check the Auto Refresh box in the upper right corner.
Viewing Sent SMS Messages
To view sent SMS messages from the router:
1.
Go to SMS > Sent to display the Sent SMS window. The messages are sorted by date with the most recent messages on top. The table shows up to 30 characters for each message.
2.
To view a full message, click the eye icon to the right of the message entry.
3.
To delete a sent SMS message, click the X to the right of the message entry. A dialog box asks you to confirm that you want to delete the SMS message. Click OK.
4.
To delete all the sent SMS messages, click Delete All. A dialog box asks you to confirm that you want to delete all the SMS messages. Click OK.
5.
To configure, the receive list to automatically update, check the Auto Refresh box in the upper right corner.
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Chapter 10 Defining Tunnels
Setting Up GRE Tunnels
Tunneling allows the use of a public network to convey data on behalf of two remote private networks. It is also a way to transform data frames to allow them to pass networks with incompatible address spaces or even incompatible protocols. Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) is a tunneling mechanism that uses IP as the transport protocol and can be used for carrying many different passenger protocols.
The tunnels behave as virtual point-to-point links that have two endpoints identified by the tunnel source and tunnel destination addresses at each endpoint. Configuring a GRE tunnel involves creating a tunnel interface, which is a logical interface, then configuring the tunnel endpoints for the tunnel interface. To set up GRE tunnels:
1.
From the Web Management interface, go to Tunnels > GRE Tunnels > GRE Tunnels Configuration.
2.
Click Add Tunnel. A series of wizard pages helps you configure the connection.
3.
In the Tunnel Name field, enter a name for the new tunnel.
4.
(Optional) In the Description field, you can enter a description that helps you further identify the tunnel.
Click Next.
5.
In the next wizard pane:
a.
In the Remote WAN IP field, type the IP address of the gateway to which you want to connect.
b.
(Optional) From the Saved Network drop-down list, select the network that is to be routed through the tunnel. To select a local interface: Select the local interface on which the tunnel is being created.
Eventually, the packets destined for this tunnel will be routed through it.
c.
If you are not using a saved network, in the Remote Network Route field, type the IP address of the network that is routed through the tunnel.
d.
If you are not using a saved network, in the Remote Network Mask field, type the mask of the network.
e.
Click Add Route. The defined GRE tunnel configuration is added and appears in the Network Routes list.
6.
Click Finish.
7.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Configuring Network-to-Network Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
The device supports site-to-site VPNs via IPsec tunnels for secure network-to-network communication. Both tunnel endpoints should have static public IP addresses and must be able to agree on the encryption and authentication methods to use. Setting up an IPsec tunnel is a two-stage negotiation process. The first stage negotiates how the key exchange is protected. The second stage negotiates how the data passing through the tunnel is protected. For endpoints that do not have public static IP addresses, additional options may help such as NAT Traversal and
Aggressive Mode.
By default, based on the encryption method chosen, the device negotiates ISAKMP hash and group policies from a default set of secure algorithms with no known vulnerabilities. This allows flexibility in establishing connections with remote endpoints. There is an ADVANCED mode that provides a way to specify a strict set of algorithms to use per phase, limiting the remote endpoint's negotiation options.
The default set of Hash Algorithms is: SHA-1, SHA-2, and MD5.
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The default set of DH Group Algorithms is: DH2(1024-bit), DH5(1536-bit), DH14(2048-bit), DH15(3072-bit),
DH16(4096-bit), DH17(6144-bit), DH18(8192-bit), DH22(1024-bit), DH23(2048-bit), and DH24(2048-bit).
To set up a Network-to-Network VPN tunnel on your router:
1.
From the Web Management interface, go to Tunnels > IPsec Tunnels.
2.
Click Add Tunnel in upper right.
3.
Enter a name for the tunnel and an optional description.
4.
Click Next. The IPsec Remote Tunnel Endpoint pane opens.
5.
In the Remote WAN IP field, enter the external IP address of the remote endpoint.
6.
In the Remote Network Route and Mask fields, enter the remote subnet.
7.
Choose Tunnel Type from the drop-down menu. Values are IKE and IKEv2.
8.
Click Next. The public IP address and LAN of this device do not need to be configured because they are already known by this device.
9.
Enter the Pre-Shared Key. This key needs to be the same on both endpoints.
10.
Select the Encryption Method. AES is the successor of 3DES and is recommended, but 3DES may be required to operate with legacy endpoints. The encryption method needs to be the same on both endpoints.
11.
Click Next.
12.
If the remote endpoint is set up with unique IDs, check the Enable UID box, and enter the Local and
Remote IDs.
13.
Click Finish.
14.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
For field descriptions, see IPsec Tunnel Configuration Field Descriptions.
IPsec Tunnel Configuration Field Descriptions
Field
IPSec Tunnel
Name
Description
Description
Name used to identify the IPsec tunnel in configurations and logs.
Optional text to describe the IPsec tunnel. This description shows up in the UI while hovering over the summary of an IPsec tunnel.
IPSec Remote Tunnel Endpoint
Remote WAN IP
Saved Network
Remote Network Route
External IP address of the remote tunnel endpoint. The remote device is typically another router.
Select a saved network from the pre-defined list of user-defined networks on the Setup > Saved Networks page. This network describes the remote endpoint's subnet, and is used to identify packets that are routed over the tunnel to the remote network.
This field is used in conjunction with the Remote Network Mask field and describes the remote endpoint's subnet. This is used to identify packets that are routed over the tunnel to the remote network.
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Remote Network Mask
Tunnel Type
IPsec Tunnel: IKE
Authentication Method
Pre-Shared Key
Encryption Method
IPSec Tunnel: Advanced
IKE Lifetime
Key Life
Max Retries
Enable UID
Local ID
Remote ID
Compression
Perfect Forward Secrecy
NAT Traversal
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Description
This field is used in conjunction with the Remote Network Route field, to describe the remote endpoint's subnet. It identifies packets that are routed over the tunnel to the remote network.
Internet Key Exchange (IKE) for host-to-host, host-to-subnet, or subnetto-subnet tunnels. Choose from IKE or IKEv2.
Authentication is performed using secret pre-shared keys and hashing algorithms (SHA1 MD5). This field cannot be modified.
Secret key that is known by both endpoints.
IKE encryption algorithm used for the connection (phase 1 - ISAKMP SA).
Based off of phase 1, a secure set of defaults are used for phase 2, unless the Advanced option is used, in which case, all components of both phases 1 and 2 are specified by the user.
Duration for which the ISAKMP SA exists from successful negotiation to expiration.
Duration for which the IPsec SA exists from successful negotiation to expiration.
Number of retry attempts for establishing the IPsec tunnel. Enter zero for unlimited retries.
Enable Unique Identifier String (UID) to enable the Local ID and Remote
ID fields.
String identifier for the local security gateway.
String identifier for the remote security gateway.
Enable IPComp. This protocol increases the overall communication performance by compressing the datagrams. Compression requires greater CPU processing.
Newly generated keys are unrelated to older keys.
A technique that establishes and maintains the tunnel while traversing network address translation gateways. This may be necessary if this device or the remote endpoint is behind a NAT firewall.
Whether to allow a less secure mode that exchanges identification in plain text. This may be used for establishing tunnels where one or more endpoints have a dynamic public IP address. Although this mode is faster to negotiate phase 1, the authentication hash is transmitted unencrypted. You can capture the hash and start a dictionary or use brute force attacks to recover the PSK.
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Unavailable Services in PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem
Modes
In both PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem modes, many rCell services described in this document are nonconfigurable and therefore do not appear in the device configuration menu. If you choose one of these modes, all sections between this and the previous note on this subject are not available.
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Chapter 11 Device Administration
Configuring Device Access
This section contains configurations that determine how the device can be accessed as well as security features that decrease susceptibility to malicious activity.
To display the Access Configuration window containing the fields described below, go to Administration > Access
Configuration.
HTTP Redirect to HTTPS
The router allows only secure access to its Web UI. This set of rules provides the optional convenience of automatically redirecting HTTP requests to the device's secure HTTPS port.
The router can be configured to allow HTTP access to its RESTFUL JSON API. Embedded devices that do not have
SSL/TLS or HTTPS capabilities can then configure, monitor, and control the router.
See the MTR API Developer Guide for more information.
Field
Enabled
Port
Via LAN
Via WAN
Description
Enables HTTP to HTTPS redirect which automatically redirects users trying to access the device via HTTP to
HTTPS.
The port the router listens for HTTP requests on.
If checked, the router listens and responds to HTTP requests from the LAN.
If checked, the router listens and respond to HTTP requests from the WAN.
HTTPS
The router provides secure Web UT access to modify its configurations and execute actions.
Field Description
Port
Via WAN
The port the router will listen for HTTPS requests on.
If checked, the router will listen and respond to HTTPS requests from the WAN. This increases susceptibility to malicious activity.
Timeout Minutes
Change Password
Amount of time a user's session can remain dormant before automatically being logged out.
Utility to change the user's password.
SSH
The router's internal system can be accessed securely via SSH. This is intended for advanced troubleshooting and/or custom deployment solutions.
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Enabled
Port
Via LAN
Via WAN
Description
Enables SSH redirect which automatically redirects users trying to access the device via SSH.
The port the router listens for SSH requests on.
If checked, the router listens and responds to SSH requests from the LAN.
If checked, the router listens and respond to SSH requests from the WAN.
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol (IMCP) is used by routers, to send error messages such as that a requested service is not available or a host or router could not be reached. ICMP can also relay query messages.
Field
Enabled
Respond to LAN
Respond to WAN
Description
Enables ICMP responses.
If checked, the router will respond to ICMP traffic from the LAN, such as ping requests.
If checked, the router will respond to ICMP traffic from the WAN, such as ping requests. This increases susceptibility to malicious activity.
IP Defense
A set of rules that decreases susceptibility to malicious activity. If these settings are configured too strictly, they may interfere with non-malicious activity.
DoS Prevention
This area of the Access Configuration window engages a set of rules at the firewall that prevents Denial-of-Service attacks by limiting the amount of new connection requests to the router.
Field Description
Enabled
Enables DoS prevention.
Per Minute
Burst
Allowed number of new connections per minute until burst points are consumed. For example, if 60 new connections are received in a minute, decrement one burst point. If no more burst points, drop the packet.
Number of allowed burst for traffic spikes. A burst occurs when the Per Minute limit is reached. On a period where the Per Minute limit is not reached, one burst point is regained, up to the maximum.
Ping Limit
This area of the Access Configuration window engages a set of rules at the firewall that aims to prevent ping flood attacks by limiting the number of ICMP requests to the router. These rules that mitigate the effects of a ping DoS on your router, do not apply if ICMP is disabled.
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Field
Enabled
Per Second
Burst
Description
Enables the Ping Limit feature.
Allowed number of pings per second before burst points are consumed. Once burst points run out, ICMP packets will be dropped.
Number of burst points. On a period where the Per
Second limit is not reached, one burst point is regained, up to this maximum.
Brute Force Protection
This feature tracks login attempts at the RESTFUL API level. Its purpose is to prevent Dictionary attacks that attempt to brute force the user's password.
Field Description
Enabled
Enables the Brute Force Prevention feature.
Attempts
Lockout Minutes
The number of failed attempts allowed before the user's account is locked out.
The number of minutes an account is locked out before a new login attempt will be accepted.
After making all your desired changes, click Submit, then click Save and Restart.
Configuring IP Defense
You can configure your router to slow malicious actions against it.
Denial of Service (DOS) Prevention
To mitigate the effects of a denial of service attack:
1.
Go to Administration > Access Configuration.
2.
Check Enabled to enable the DoS prevention.
3.
In the Per Minute field, type the average number of pings per minute. This is the number of new connections per minute until burst points are consumed. For example, if 60 new connections are received in a minute, decrement one burst point. If no more burst points occur, drop the packet.
4.
In the Burst field, type the allowed burst for traffic spikes. A burst occurs when the Per Minute limit is reached. On a period where the Per Minute limit is not reached, one burst point is regained, up to the maximum.
5.
Select Submit to save changes.
6.
To save your changes, click Save & Restart.
Ping limit
This engages a set of rules at the firewall that aims to prevent Ping Flood attacks by limiting the number of ICMP requests to the router. This does not apply if ICMP is disabled. To mitigate the effects of a ping DoS on your router:
1.
Check Enabled to enable the Ping Limit feature.
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In the Per Second field, type the average number of ICMP pings to the router, and the allowed number of pings per second before burst points are consumed. Once burst points run out, ICMP packets will be dropped.
3.
To limit the burst of traffic from any source, in the Burst field, type the allowed burst for traffic spikes. On a period where the Per Second limit is not reached, one burst point is regained, up to this maximum.
4.
Select Submit.
5.
To save your changes, click Save & Restart.
Brute force
This feature tracks login attempts at the RESTFUL API level. Its purpose is to prevent Dictionary attacks that attempt to brute force the user's password. To foil brute force, password-guessing attacks:
1.
Check Enabled to enable the Brute Force Prevention feature.
2.
To define how many times someone can try to log in and fail, in the Attempts field, type the number of attempts made before the account is locked out. This is the number of failed attempts allowed before the user's account is locked out.
3.
In the Lockout Minutes field, type the number of minutes that an account is locked out after login attempts fail. This is the number of minutes an account is locked out before a new login attempt will be accepted.
4.
Click Submit.
5.
To save your changes, click Save & Restart.
Unavailable Services in PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem
Modes
In both PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem modes, many rCell services described in this document are nonconfigurable and therefore do not appear in the device configuration menu. If you choose one of these modes, all sections between this and the next note on this subject are not available.
Generating a New Certificate
Because the router uses a self-signed website certificate, your browser shows a certificate error or warning. Ignore the warning and add an exception or add your rCell IP address to the trusted sites.
To generate a new certificate:
1.
Go to Administration > Certificate Management. The Certificate window displays the details of the certificate that is currently used.
2.
Click Create to open the Generate Certificate window.
3.
In the Common Name field, enter the name, hostname, or IP address, depending on what you use to connect to the router. The web browser uses this field to check for a valid certificate.
4.
In the Days field, enter the amount of days before the certificate will expire.
5.
In the Country field, enter the 2-letter code for the country name.
6.
In the State/Province field, enter the state or province for which the certificate is valid.
7.
In the Locality/City field, enter the locality or the city for which the certificate is valid.
8.
In the Organization field, enter the organization name for which the certificate is valid.
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9.
In the Email Address field, enter the email address of the person responsible for the router. Typically this is the administrator. This field may be left blank.
10.
Click Generate. Wait until the certificate is generated. You may have to reboot to complete the operation.
11.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Uploading a New Certificate
To upload a new certificate:
1.
Go to Administration > Certificate Management. The Certificate window displays the details of the certificate that is currently used.
2.
Click Upload to open Upload Certificate window.
3.
Click Choose File to select a valid certificate to be uploaded.
4.
Click Save. Wait until the file is uploaded.
5.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Setting up the Remote Management
To modify DeviceHQ
TM automatic update settings, go to options under Auto-Update Settings and refer to
Managing Your Device Remotely.
1.
Go to Administration > Remote Management > Remote Server. To allow the device to connect to the
Remote Management Server, check Enabled.
2.
If you want the device to use a secure connection, check SSL Enabled. This feature might be supported in a future release.
3.
The Server Name field is pre-populated with the address of the Remote Management Server.
4.
The Server Port field is pre-populated with the port the Remote Management Server listens on. You likely do not need to change this.
5.
In the Account Key field, type the account key received from the Remote Management administrator.
The device is not allowed to connect to the Remote Management Server without a valid account key.
6.
Click Submit.
7.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Managing Your Device Remotely
DeviceHQ
TM can monitor devices, reboot devices, and perform remote software and configuration updates.
To configure your device to use DeviceHQ
TM
:
1.
Go to Administration > Remote Management and check Enabled. See other options under Setting up the
Remote Server.
2.
Go to options under Auto-Update Settings.
3.
To define how often the device connects to DeviceHQ
TM to check in and request any pending updates, set the Check-In Interval field to the desired number of minutes between 1-10080 (1 minute to 1 week).
Note:
Your device must connect to DeviceHQ
TM less than 4 hours, your change is ignored.
every 4 hours at a minimum. If you set the check-in interval to
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4.
To define how often the device connects to DeviceHQ TM to send GPS data, set the GPS Data Interval field to the desired number of minutes, between 1-10080 (1 minute to 1 week). Note: Some MTR models do not have GPS. In this case, the system does not display this field.
5.
If you want the device to connect to DeviceHQ
TM
with Dial-On-Demand.
only when the device's cellular link is up, check Sync
If Sync with Dial-On-Demand is checked and cellular dial-on-demand is enabled, the connection is not dialed solely for the purpose of connecting to DeviceHQ
TM
. The device will connect to the system only when other traffic brings up the link.
6.
Check Allow Firmware Upgrade if you want DeviceHQ
TM to make automatic updates of your firmware.
7.
Check Allow Configuration Upgrade if you want DeviceHQ
TM configuration software.
to make automatic updates of your
8.
Click Submit.
9.
Click Save and Restart to save your changes.
Unavailable Services in PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem
Modes
In both PPP-IP Passthrough and Serial Modem modes, many rCell services described in this document are nonconfigurable and therefore do not appear in the device configuration menu. If you choose one of these modes, all sections between this and the previous note on this subject are not available.
Notifications
The device can send alerts via email, SMS, or both. To have both options available, you must first enable SMTP (see
SMTP Settings) and SMS (see Configuring SMS).
To setup notifications:
1.
Go to Administration > Notifications > Configuration.
2.
Under Recipient Group, click Add Group (you must add a group before you can edit/save your alert).
3.
In the Create Recipient Group window, enter your Group Name.
4.
Click Add Phone. Enter the person's Name and Phone Number. Then click Finish.
5.
Click Add Email. Enter the person's Name and Email. Then click Finish.
6.
Add name, phone number and email for each person in your group. When done, click Submit.
7.
See the list of available alerts:
■
High Data Usage
■
Low Signal Strength
■
Device Reboots
8.
Click on the pencil icon under the Edit column for the alert you want to use and configure. The Edit dialog box appears for your chosen alert.
For High Data Usage:
1.
Check Enabled.
2.
Under Data Plan Details, select the Plan Type from the drop down menu which includes Monthly or
Custom Interval.
3.
If you choose Custom Interval, enter the Interval length in days.
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4.
Select the Start Date from the calendar picker.
5.
Enter the Limit in MB for data usage.
6.
In Notify At, enter the percentage of the limit that triggers notification to be sent.
7.
Select alert recipients from Recipient Group.
8.
Select how you want to send alerts by clicking Email, SMS, or both.
9.
Click Finish.
10.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
For Low Signal Strength:
1.
Check Enabled.
2.
Enter the Signal Threshold in dBm.
3.
Enter the Duration in seconds.
4.
Under Alerts, select the recipients under Recipient Group.
5.
In Notify, enter the frequency of notification (in hours). Default is 24.
6.
Select how you want to send alerts by clicking Email, SMS, or Both.
7.
Click Finish.
8.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
For Device Reboots:
1.
Check Enabled.
2.
Under Alerts, select the recipients under Recipient Group.
3.
In Notify, the field for frequency of notification is shown. The predefined value is Always and cannot be modified by the user.
4.
Select how you want to send alerts by clicking Email, SMS or Both.
5.
Click Finish.
6.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Customizing the User Interface
You can change how the user interface on your device appears. To change the interface:
1.
From the Navigation pane, select Administration > Web UI Customization.
2.
To define what information appears on the Administration: Support page, use the Support group. See
Customizing Support Information.
3.
To define other settings, use the Device Settings group. See Specifying Device Settings.
Customizing Support Information
To customize the interface displaying information that can be used to support users:
1.
To enable display of the custom support information, go to Administration > Web UI Customization >
Support Information and check Show Custom Info.
2.
Type the desired information into the optional fields including:
■
Company Name
■
Country
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■
Fax
■
Address 1
■
Address 2
■
City
■
State/ Prv
■
Zip Code
■
City
3.
To add a phone number:
a.
Click Add Phone.
b.
A label can appear next to the phone number, for example Fax or Phone or International. In the
Label field, enter text that describes the phone number.
c.
In the Number field, type the phone number.
4.
To add a link to a website, click Add Link.
a.
To label the website, type label text in Label field.
b.
In the URL field, type the website's link.
c.
To add further descriptive text about the site, type the information in the Text field.
5.
To add an image, click Upload Image:
a.
Click Browse, go to the location of the image, and select the image.
b.
Click OK.
6.
To delete an existing image, click Remove Image.
7.
Click Submit.
8.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Specifying Device Settings
To define other custom settings for devices:
1.
Go to Administration > Web UI Customization > Device Settings.
2.
Enter desired information in the optional fields including:
■
Device Name
■
Custom ID
■
Button Color
■
Button Font Color
■
Highlight Color
■
Highlight Font Color
Note:
To define color fields, use #rrggbb format.
3.
To add a favorite icon, also known as a shortcut icon or bookmark icon, in the Custom Favicon field, click
Browse to find where the Favicon file resides, select the desired file, and click Upload Icon.
4.
To remove an existing favorite icon, click Remove Icon.
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5.
To add a custom logo, next to the Custom Logo field, click Browse to find where the logo file resides, select the desired file, and click Upload Logo.
6.
To remove an existing logo, click Remove Logo.
7.
Click Submit.
8.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Upgrading Firmware
Upgrade the router's firmware to the latest version.
You can download firmware upgrades from the MultiTech website or update your firmware automatically through
MultiTech's DeviceHQ
TM system.
First, check your firmware version. Refer to the upper right corner of your configuration software window. To upgrade the firmware on your device:
1.
Before you upgrade your firmware, save your present configuration as a backup. See DeviceHQ
TM
.
2.
Go to the MultiTech website, locate the firmware upgrade file you want for your router, and download this file to a known location.
3.
From Administration, select Firmware Upgrade. The Administration: Firmware Upgrade pane opens.
4.
In the Firmware Upgrade File field, point to the area where the upgrade file resides, and select the firmware file. To do so:
a.
Click Browse to find where the firmware file resides that you want to apply.
b.
Select the file and click Open. The file appears in the Firmware Upgrade File field. Make sure you select the correct BIN file; otherwise, your router can become inoperable.
5.
Click Start Upgrade.
6.
A message about time needed to upgrade appears. Click OK. A progress bar appears indicating the status of the upgrade. When upgrade is completed, your device reboots.
7.
After the firmware upgrade is complete, verify your configuration to make sure it is what you expected.
Note:
■ The new firmware is written into flash memory.
■
It may take up to five minutes to upgrade the firmware. Do not interfere with the router's power or press the router's reset button during this time.
■
The DeviceHQ
TM is a cloud platform that provides the ability to remotely manage and upgrade rCell devices. Please see the Remote Management section or visit mdm.multitech.com for more information.
Saving and Restoring Settings
To restore previous configuration settings to your router, to restore settings to their factory defaults, or to save the current configuration:
1.
Go to Administration > Save/Restore > Upload Configuration.
2.
To restore a configuration from a previously saved file, go to Restore Configuration From File:
a.
Next to the Restore Configuration field, click Browse.
b.
Navigate to the location where the configuration file is stored and select the desired file.
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Click Restore. The device reboots.
3.
To save your current configuration to a file, go to Save Configuration To File:
a.
Click Save.
b.
Navigate to the location where you wish to save the file and select location.
4.
This option is only available if you had reset to user-defined configuration. (Also, holding the reset button on the device for 30 seconds overrides user-defined settings and resets to factory default.) To reset the router's configuration to the factory settings, go to Reset to Factory Default Configuration:
a.
Click Reset.
b.
A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm that you want to restore to factory default settings.
c.
Click OK.
5.
This option is only available if you set user-defined settings first. (Also, holding the reset button on the device for 5 seconds sets user-defined defaults) To restore the router's configuration to the user-defined configuration settings, go to Reset to User-Defined Configuration:
a.
Click Restore.
b.
A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm that you want to restore to a set of user-defined settings.
c.
Click OK.
6.
To set deployment-specific default settings, click Set Current Configuration As User-Defined Default.
a.
A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm that you want to restore to a set of user-defined settings.
b.
Click OK.
7.
To save a current configuration:
a.
Click Save.
b.
A dialog box appears asking you if you want to open or save the configuration file. Click Save.
c.
Navigate to the location where you want to store the configuration. Click Save.
d.
A progress dialog box appears to indicate that the configuration is being saved. Click Close.
Using the Router's Debugging Options
The router has utilities to help troubleshoot and solve technical problems. You can set up your device:
■
To automatically reboot itself at a particular time of day or use a particular offset in hours from boot.
■
To record and report Syslog messages that can help you resolve issues you might experience with your device.
You can also communicate directly with the device's cellular radio. To do this:
1.
From Administration, select Debug Options.
2.
Click the down arrow to the far right of the Radio Terminal screen to view the terminal window.
3.
Enter AT commands to the radio.
See also: Statistics Configuration Fields
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Automatically rebooting the device
To specify the amount of time that passes before the device automatically reboots itself:
1.
Go Administration > Debug Options > Auto Reboot Timer, select DISABLED, HOUR OF DAY, and TIMER from the drop-down list under Auto Reboot.
2.
In the Auto Reboot Timer field, select the Hour of the Day (0-23) and then enter Hour of the Day to
Restart (0-23).
3.
If you do NOT want the device to automatically reboot, set the time to 0. The default setting is 0.
Setting up Telnet
To enable and configure Telnet on your device:
1.
Go to Administration > Debug Options > Telnet, check Enabled.
2.
Enter the Port number for Telnet.
3.
Enter the Username.
4.
Enter the Password. Enter it again under Confirm Password.
5.
Click Submit.
6.
To save your settings, click Save and Restart.
Configuring Remote Syslog
To enable and configure Remote Syslog to capture and send log data from your device, first you must setup a log request in DeviceHQ TM . In DeviceHQ TM under Devices, select your device. Then click on Tasks and select Request
Device Logs. After the request has been completed, return to the device administration software.
1.
To activate Remote Syslog, go to Administration > Debug Options > Logging under Remote Syslog, check
Enabled.
2.
To enable a remote server to receive and store the router's log data, in the IP Address field, type the IP address of the desired server.
3.
To determine the amount of log information that is collected, in the Debug Log Level, select the type of information from the values in the dropdown menu which includes: Minimum, Error, Warning, Info,
Debug, and Maximum. The system will collect the type of information you specify. For example,
Maximum will collect all the log data available while Warning will collect anything that is a warning or above that level.
4.
To download syslog information directly from the device, click Download.
5.
Click Submit.
6.
To save your changes, click Save and Restart.
Statistics Settings
To configure Statistics:
1.
Go to Administration > Debug Options > Statistics.
2.
Enter the Save Timeout in seconds.
3.
Enter the Save Data Limit in megabytes.
4.
To delete cell activity history, click Delete Cellular History.
5.
To delete ethernet history, click Delete Ethernet History.
6.
Click Submit.
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7.
To save your settings, click Save and Restart.
Ping and Reset Options
Perform a Ping Test
Ping allows you to test the IP address or URL to ensure it is operational.
To perform a ping test:
1.
Go to Administration > Debug Options > Ping.
2.
Enter the IP address or URL of the site you wish to ping.
3.
Under Network Interface, choose from the available drop-down list options including: ANY, LAN,
CELLULAR, and ETHERNET.
4.
Click Ping.
Reset Options
To reset the modem, go to Administration > Debug Options > Reset Options, click Reset Modem. If successful, the system displays a message confirming a successful reset.
SMTP Settings
The following table lists the configuration fields in the SMTP window.
Field
SMTP Configuration
Enabled
Server
Port
Username
Password
Mail Log Settings
Entries to Keep
Description
Click to use the SMTP feature.
Enter the SMTP server address.
Enter the port number that the SMTP server uses.
Enter the sender email address. This address will be added as the sender email address to the sent emails.
Enter the name that can access the SMTP server.
Enter the password that can access the SMTP server.
Enter the desired number of mail log entries that are to be stored in the router. The range of values is 10 to 1000. If you click Submit, this setting is not applied to the emails that are in progress or deferred. Note that logs are not saved on the device. Also, logs do not persist through power cycles.
Send a Test Email
Address To make sure that the SMTP is configured properly, enter a destination email address, then click Send Test Email.
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Viewing Device Statistics
The router collects sent/received traffic data for WAN, Cellular, and Ethernet networks. The daily statistical data is stored on the device for a 365-day period. All data that is older than 365 days is automatically deleted.
1.
From Status & Logs on the left side of the Web Management interface, select Statistics. (If you select
PPP-IP Passthrough mode, go to Status menu and then Statistics.)
2.
The application categorizes statistics about your device. To see statistics that appear in a particular category, click the appropriate tab.
System
Ethernet
Cellular
Serial
GRE
IPSec
Definitions
A data usage bar chart and a cumulative usage line chart are available for Ethernet and Cellular. The Data Usage bar chart also shows statistics for data sent and data received. The following list includes some definitions to help you understand some of the data. Not all of the available statistics are listed here or shown in every tab.
■ Total: Total number of sent/received bytes for a 365-day period.
■ Today: Total number of sent/received bytes for today.
■
Sessions: Bytes
■ Packets: Number of successfully transmitted (TX) and received (RX) packets.
■ Errors: Number of errors that occurred. Possibly due to connection issues or network congestion.
■
Dropped: Number of dropped packets. Possibly due to memory constraints.
■ Overruns: Number of overruns that occurred. Possibly due to processing constraints.
■
Frame: Number of invalid packets.
■
Carrier: Number of signal modulation errors that occurred (possibly due to physical connection).
■ Collisions: Number of packet collisions that occurred due to network congestion.
■
Queue Length: Length of the transmit queue.
Cumulative and Daily Usage
Click Show Cumulative Usage or Show Daily Usage to display the desired view. Default chart view is Daily Usage for 30-day period.
Timeframe of Chart
Change the time frame for the chart by clicking Configure. In the dialog that appears, set the Start Date and End
Date, then click Finish.
Show Log
The associated run-time logs for this section.
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Mail Log
Mail Log shows the recent email delivery attempts and the mail log details. Mail log entries are sorted by date with the most recent on top. (This function is not available if you use PPP-IP Passthrough or Serial Modem mode). You can select the number of emails to display in the queue. Possible values are 5, 10, 25, 50, or All emails.
1.
Go to Status & Logs > Mail Log to display the Mail Log window.
2.
To see the delivery details, click the eye icon under Options for the desired email entry.
3.
To delete all mail log entries, click Purge Log.
Note:
Logs do not persist through power cycles.
Mail Queue
Mail Queue shows the emails that are waiting to be sent. The most recent email delivery attempts are on top. You can select the number of emails to display in the queue. Possible values are 5, 10, 25, 50, and All emails. (This function is not available if you use PPP-IP Passthrough or Serial Modem mode).
1.
Go to Status & Logs > Mail Queue to display the Mail Queue window.
2.
To view the delivery details for an individual email, click the eye icon under Options for the desired email entry.
3.
To delete all mail log entries, click Purge Log.
Note:
Logs do not persist through power cycles.
RF Survey
RF survey is not available for LTE models.
If you have a non-LTE device with a SIM card and want to perform an RF Survey, visit this link:
192.168.2.1/rf_survey.html and follow the instructions below. (The link uses the default IP address for the device upon log in. If you change the IP address of the device, make sure to use that new IP address in the link).
After the RF Survey, you must reset the device in order to restore cellular radio functionality.
The RF Survey tool allows you to view the list of the cell towers that belong to the carrier and their signal quality details such as Signal Level and Signal Noise Ratio. You need a SIM card to acquire the list of available cell towers.
Note:
Selecting this tool terminates any existing PPP connection
1.
Click on this link: 192.168.2.1/rf_survey.html to open the RF Survey page.
■ The search for the cell towers takes up to 2 minutes. The wait icon displays while the search is in progress.
■ The cell tower to which the router is currently connected displays at the top of the list.
2.
To view the Signal Strength chart of a carrier, under Options, click the eye icon for the carrier.
■ The Carrier Details window appears.
■
This feature helps you decide which area has better signal strength and thus a better location for the router.
3.
After the RF survey, reset your device. Go to Commands > Restart Device.
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Service Statistics
On the Web Management interface side menu, click Status & Logs > Services to display the Service Statistics window. (If you use PPP-IP Passthrough mode, go to Status menu and follow the remaining instructions.) This window shows the configuration (enabled or disabled) and the status of the following services:
■
DDNS
■
SNTP
■
TCP/ICMP Keep Alive
■
Dial-on-Demand
■
SMTP
■
SMS
Statistics Configuration Fields
The router saves the statistics periodically depending on the configured timeout and data limit. By default, the
Save Timeout is set to 300 seconds and the Data Limit is set to 5 MB. For the default scenario, the router saves the data if more than 5 minutes has elapsed, or if more than 5 MB has been sent or received from the last check. The router checks these conditions every minute, but the data is saved only if one of the conditions is met.
Field
Save Timeout
Save Data Limit
Delete Cellular History
Delete Ethernet History
Description
The router saves the statistical data when the desired timeout period has elapsed. Default is 300 seconds (5 minutes).
The router saves the statistical data if the data limit is reached. Default is 5 MB.
Deletes all Cellular history on the router.
Deletes all Ethernet history on the router.
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Appendix: Regulatory Information
47 CFR Part 15 Regulation Class B Devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Class B Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement Canadien sur le matériel brouilleur.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). The operation is permitted for the following two conditions:
1.
the device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.
the user of the device must accept any interference suffered, even if the interference is likely to jeopardize the operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1.
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2.
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC Interference Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
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FCC and IC Antenna Requirements Toward License Exempt Radio
Transmitters (Bluetooth/WLAN)
The license-exempt Bluetooth/WLAN radio transmitter contained in this equipment may only be operated with an antenna of a type, a maximum gain and the required antenna impedance as approved and specified below. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, choose the antenna type and it's gain so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Requirements for Cellular Antennas with regard to FCC/IC
Compliance
There cannot be any alteration to the authorized antenna system. The antenna system must maintain the same specifications. The antenna must be the same type, with similar in-band and out-of-band radiation patterns. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below and having a maximum gain for 850 Mhz of <=
6.4 dBi , for 1700 Mhz of <= 6.5 dBi, and for 1900 Mhz of <= 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or that have a gain greater than specified are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance
The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives:
Council Directive 2014/30/EU on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility; and
Council Directive 2014/35/EU on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits; and
Council Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment; and
Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
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Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Certificate of Compliance
2011/65/EU
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that its embedded products comply with the chemical concentration limitations set forth in the directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS).
These MultiTech products do not contain the following banned chemicals
1
:
■
Lead, [Pb] < 1000 PPM
■ Mercury, [Hg] < 1000 PPM
■
Hexavalent Chromium, [Cr+6] < 1000 PPM
■
Cadmium, [Cd] < 100 PPM
■ Polybrominated Biphenyl, [PBB] < 1000 PPM
■
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether, [PBDE] < 1000 PPM
Environmental considerations:
■
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) =1
■ Maximum Soldering temperature = 260C (in SMT reflow oven)
1
Lead usage in some components is exempted by the following RoHS annex, therefore higher lead concentration would be found in some modules (>1000 PPM);
- Resistors containing lead in a glass or ceramic matrix compound.
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REACH Statement
Registration of Substances
After careful review of the legislation and specifically the definition of an “article” as defined in EC Regulation
1907/2006, Title II, Chapter 1, Article 7.1(a)(b), it is our current view Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. products would be considered as “articles”. In light of the definition in § 7.1(b) which requires registration of an article only if it contains a regulated substance that “is intended to be released under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use,” Our analysis is that Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. products constitute nonregisterable articles for their intended and anticipated use.
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Per the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) published October 28, 2008 we have reviewed these substances and certify the Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. products are compliant per the EU “REACH” requirements of less than 0.1% (w/w) for each substance. If new SVHC candidates are published by the European
Chemicals Agency, and relevant substances have been confirmed, that exceeds greater than 0.1% (w/w), Multi-
Tech Systems, Inc. will provide updated compliance status.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. also declares it has been duly diligent in ensuring that the products supplied are compliant through a formalized process which includes collection and validation of materials declarations and selective materials analysis where appropriate. This data is controlled as part of a formal quality system and will be made available upon request.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement
WEEE Directive
The WEEE Directive places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and importers to takeback electronics products at the end of their useful life. A sister directive, ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous
Substances) complements the WEEE Directive by banning the presence of specific hazardous substances in the products at the design phase. The WEEE Directive covers all MultiTech products imported into the EU as of August
13, 2005. EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the WEEE requirements.
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user's responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.
July, 2005
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Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards
In accordance with China's Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information
Products (EIP) # 39, also known as China RoHS, the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration levels of Toxic Substances (TS) or Hazardous Substances (HS) which may be contained in Multi-Tech
Systems Inc. products relative to the EIP standards set by China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII).
Hazardous/Toxic Substance/Elements
Name of the Component
Printed Circuit Boards
Resistors
Capacitors
Ferrite Beads
Relays/Opticals
ICs
Diodes/ Transistors
Oscillators and Crystals
Regulator
Voltage Sensor
Transformer
Speaker
Connectors
LEDs
Screws, Nuts, and other
Hardware
AC-DC Power Supplies
Software /Documentation CDs
Booklets and Paperwork
Chassis
O
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
Lead
(PB)
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Mercury
(Hg)
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Cadmium
(CD)
Hexavalent
Chromium
(CR6+)
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Polybromi nated
Biphenyl
(PBB)
O
Polybrominat ed Diphenyl
Ether (PBDE)
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X Represents that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/Txxx-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits.
O Represents that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits.
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APPENDIX: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in
Chinese)
依 照中 标准 有毒 物质 息
根据中华人民共和国信息产业部 (MII) 制定的电子信息产品 (EIP) 标准－中华人民共和国《电子信息产品污染
控制管理办法》（第 39 号），也称作中国 RoHS, 下表列出了 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. 产品中可能含有的有毒
物质 (TS) 或有害物质 (HS) 的名称及含量水平方面的信息。
有 害//有 质//元 素
成 分名
印刷电路板
电阻器
电容器
铁氧体磁环
继电器/光学部件
ICs
二极管/晶体管
振荡器和晶振
调节器
电压传感器
变压器
扬声器
连接器
LEDs
螺丝、螺母以及其它五金件
交流-直流电源
软件/文档 CD
手册和纸页
底盘
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
X
铅 汞 镉 六价
多溴 苯
(PBB)
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
多 溴二 醚
(PBDE)
O
O
X 表示所有使用类似材料的设备中有害/有毒物质的含量水平高于 SJ/Txxx-2006 限量要求。
O 表示不含该物质或者该物质的含量水平在上述限量要求之内。
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Key features
Integrated cellular modem
10/100 BaseT Ethernet
RS-232 serial connectivity
Secure data communication
Legacy and latest communication technologies support
Estimated life expectancy of ten years
Frequently asked questions
The power draw depends on the voltage and radio protocol. For example, at 7 volts and GSM850, the average data current is 0.233 Amps, the average TX pulse amplitude is 0.354 Amps, and the total inrush charge is 2.29 mC.
The RF specifications include frequency bands, channels, and TX-RX offset. For example, the GSM850 band has a frequency range of 824 to 849 MHz for TX and 869 to 894 MHz for RX, with 128 to 251 channels and a TX-RX offset of 45 MHz.
The dimensions and weight are not stated in the provided document. However, the document does mention that the physical description of the device is covered in a separate section on Dimensions. You can refer to that section for the specific information.
The device can be configured using the wizard. First, connect the device to a power source and connect a cable to the Ethernet port. Once the device is powered on and ready, use a web browser to access the IP address of the device. After accessing the device, follow the setup wizard to configure the device for cellular connection, network access, and security features.