Multi-Tech rCell 100 MTR-G3 router User Guide
Below you will find brief information for router rCell 100 MTR-G3. This device is a cellular router that can be used to provide secure data communication between many types of devices that use legacy as well as the latest communication technologies. This router has an integrated cellular modem and includes 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and RS-232 serial connectivity. The router supports Bluetooth communication, Wi-Fi communication, and GPS capability.
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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: 1.5
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(800) 972-2439 or (763) 717-5863
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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. The rCell family of routers is carrier approved and ready-to-deploy. You can use your device to provide secure data communication between many types of devices that use legacy as well as the latest communication technologies. Some device models support:
■ Bluetooth communication to devices with this technology
■
Wi-Fi communication to devices with this technology
■
GPS capability
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 www.multitech.com/setup/product.go.
Document
User Guide
API Developer Guide
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.
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Document
AT Commands
AT Commands
Description
This document describes AT commands that are available for your device. These commands are documented in the Reference Guide part number S000545.
This document describes AT commands that are available for your device. These commands are documented in the Reference Guide part number S000574.
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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
Continuously Lit — Transmitting or receiving
Slow Blink (-0.2Hz) — Registered or connected
SIGNAL
LED Fast Blink (-3Hz) — Not registered or searching for connection
Signal strength for cellular.
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 device has connectors on both sides of the housing. The right side of the device has a SIM card holder, as well as Wi-Fi, auxiliary, GPS, and cellular antenna connectors. It also has a reset button. Depending on the model of your device, the GPS antenna connector may or may not appear.
The following shows the right side panel of the device:
The following shows the left side panel of the device containing an RS-232 connector, an Ethernet connector, and a power receptacle.
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The following table describes the connectors and other items on the two side panels:
Label
WIFI
CELL, AUX
GPS
RS-232
SIM
Description
Connector for the Taoglas GW.11.A153 Wi-Fi antenna.
Cellular antenna inputs. Use with the 2 Laird Hepta-SM MAF94300 antennas that are supplied with the device.
■ CELL - Primary. AUX - Diversity.
GPS antenna input. Use with the Trimble GPS antenna 66800-52 supplied with the device.
Used only on the MTR-LTE B08 models.
DCE 9-pin, female-D Sub through-hole connector
Receptacle for a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module). Use when operating on GSM/HSPA network.
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Label
RESET
E-NET
USB HOST
Power
Description
Resets the device. Refer to Resetting the Device or Resetting the Device to Factory Defaults.
RJ-45 receptacle for standard Ethernet 10/100 Base-T.
Caution: Ethernet ports and command ports are not designed to be connected to a public telecommunication network or used outside the building or campus.
High-speed, standard USB 2.0 Type A connector. 500mA maximum current draw.
9-32 Vdc power receptacle for provided power cord. The device uses a Globtek GT-41052-
1509 9V 1.7A 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
Ethernet Speed
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.
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
WiFi
SIM Holder
GPS
Power Requirements
1
Female SMA connectors for cellular
Reverse polarity male SMA connector for Wi-Fi
Standard 1.8 and 3 V SIM receptacle
Female SMA connector
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Category
Voltage
Physical Description
Dimensions
Weight
Environment
Operating Temperature 2
Humidity
Certifications, Compliance, Warranty
EMC Compliance
Safety Compliance
Network Compliance
Warranty
Description
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
EN55022 Class B
EN55024
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
Two years
1
Optional power supply must be a Listed ITE power supply marked LPS or Class 2 rated 7-32Vdc, 1A 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 use 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
Power Draw
GPRS
Typical
7 volts
9 volts
20 volts
32 volts
0.305A, 2.14W
0.230A, 2.12W
0.111A, 2.22W
0.075A, 2.40W
HSDPA
Typical
7 volts
0.417A, 2.92W
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0.495A, 3.47W
0.332, 3.05W
0.164A, 3.28W
0.112A, 3.58W
Maximum
0.625A, 4.38W
Peak TX
0.792A
1.74A
1.28A
.520A
0.337A
Peak TX
Peak Rst (Inrush
Current)
2.30A
4.12A
3.03A
2.50A
Peak Rst (Inrush
Current)
2.30A
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9 volts
0.272A, 2.52W
0.455, 4.18W
0.588A
4.12A
20 volts
0.140A, 2.80W
0.216A, 4.32W
.320A
3.03A
32 volts
0.090A, 2.88W
0.155A, 4.96W
0.250A
2.50A
Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load.
RF Specifications
Frequency RX
Frequency TX
GSM 850
869 to 894 MHz
824 to 849 MHz
EGSM GSM 1800
900 925 to 960 MHz 1805 to 1800 MHz
880 to 915 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHz
GSM 1900
1930 to 1990 MHz
1850 to 1910 MHz
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CHAPTER 2 SAFETY WARNINGS
Chapter 2 Safety Warnings
Lithium Battery
■ A lithium battery 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 Multi-Tech 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 Multi-Tech 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).
ITE Equipment Ordinary Locations (US, Canada, and Europe)
UL60950-1 and IEC 60950-1
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.
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Hazardous Locations (US and Canada)
ANSI_ISA_12.12.01_2013 and CSA C22.2 No. 213
MTR -HZ models only
1.
The modems are open devices intended for installation in an enclosure suitable for the intended application.
2.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, AND D OR NON-
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
3.
WARNING – Explosion Hazard – Substituting components may impair suitability for Class I Division 2.
4.
WARNING – Explosion Hazard – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
5.
WARNING – Explosion Hazard - Do not replace the fuse or battery unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
6.
WARNING – Do not install or remove SIM card unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
7.
“CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries
According to the Instructions.”
1.
Les modems sont des appareils ouverts conçus pour être installés dans une enceinte adaptée à l'application prévue.
2.
CET ÉQUIPEMENT EST ADAPTÉ EXCLUSIVEMENT POUR UNE UTILISATION EN ZONE DE CLASSE I, DIVISION
2, GROUPES A, B, C, ET D OU EN ZONE NON DANGEREUSE.
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3.
AVERTISSEMENT – Risque d'explosion – Le remplacement des composants peut annuler la compatibilité du produit avec les zones de Classe I Division 2.
4.
AVERTISSEMENT – Risque d'explosion – Ne débranchez pas l'équipement sauf s'il est hors tension ou si la zone est considérée comme non dangereuse.
5.
AVERTISSEMENT - Risque d'explosion - Ne remplacer le fusible ou la batterie que si l'alimentation
électrique est coupée ou que la zone est connue pour être non dangereuse.
6.
AVERTISSEMENT – N'installez ou ne retirez pas de carte SIM sauf si l'alimentation a été coupée ou si la zone est considérée comme non dangereuse.
7.
ATTENTION : Risque d'explosion si vous remplacez la batterie par un modèle incompatible. Jetez les piles usagées selon les instructions.
ATEX (Europe only)
EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 & EN60079-15:2010
MTR -HZ models only
■ Battery is not user replaceable. If the battery fails, the device must be sent back to Multi-Tech Systems for battery replacement.
■
EXPLOSION HAZARD— Battery must only be changed by manufacturer in an area known to be nonhazardous.
Manufacturer approved lithium batteries:
Manufacturer
Renata
Hitachi
Panasonic
Part Number
CR1632
CR1632
CR1632
Safety File No.
MH14002
MH12568
MH12210
Hazardous Location Special Considerations
Special conditions for safe use:
■ MTR Series Router wireless modem is intended for installation into an ATEX certified IP54 enclosure and accessible only by the use of a tool.
■ The equipment shall only be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2, as defined in IEC 60664-1.
■ Provisions shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 140%.
■ The device is intended to be powered by a Certified SELV non-energy hazardous power supply.
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.
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■ 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.
Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices
Potential interference
Radiofrequency 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 the 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
Installing the Router
1.
To use the router’s cellular features, connect a suitable antenna to the antenna connector.
2.
If your device is capable of supporting antenna diversity, see the section about diversity.
3.
Using an Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable to the ETHERNET connector on the back of the router and the other end to your computer, either directly or through a switch or hub.
4.
If you are connecting to a serial interface, connect the DE9 connector (9-pin) of the RS232 cable to the
RS232 connector on the router, then connect the other end to the serial port on the desired device.
5.
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.
6.
Attach a power cable to your power supply module.
7.
Screw-on the power lead from the power supply module into the power connection on the router.
8.
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.
9.
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 an Internet browser. In the browser's address field, type the default address for the router: http://192.168.2.1.
b.
A login page opens. In the username field, type the default user name: admin (all lowercase).
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.
Activating the Account for Wireless Devices
For information on activating your cellular modem:
1.
Go to http://www.multitech.com/support.
2.
Select your device.
3.
Scroll to Activation and click Download.
Note:
If you need remote access to your MultiConnect device over the Internet for remote configuration, ensure that your wireless network provider has provisioned mobile terminated data and fixed or dynamic
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public IP address in which they can configure the network to redirect any incoming connection to that predefined IP.
Installing the SIM Card
If you want to operate the router on a GSM/HSPA 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.
2.
Push the SIM card into the slot until it snaps into place.
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To remove the SIM, push the edge of the card in. When released, the card pops out of the device.
Setting up Wi-Fi
Some models have Wi-Fi capability. If your device supports this feature, you need to use the device’s web management interface to enable Wi-Fi. Then, see the online help file for information on working with Wi-Fi.
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 Conduit. 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.
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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.
b.
If you hold it too long, factory default settings will be restored.
The Conduit mLinux Model is shown. The RESET button is in the same location on both Conduit models.
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Section 5 Using the Wizard to Configure Your Device
Setting Up Your Device
The initial setup wizard can help you quickly set up the main features of your rCell. To use the wizard:
1.
From Administration, select Initial Setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
The wizard also launches the first time you log into the device's webpage.
2.
On the first panel, the mode option lets you set up the rCell as a Network Router or a PPP-IP Passthrough device.
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 passes the IP address it receives from the cellular provider during a PPP connection to another device.
Note:
In this mode, the rCell only allows one DHCP lease. Many of the services the rCell provides as a router are diabled in this mode due to the passing of its WAN IP address to another device.
c.
Click Next.
3.
In the Choose Password panel, 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.
4.
In the Time Configuration panel, set the date time and time zone.
a.
In the Time field, type the desired time.
b.
In the Date field, type the desired date.
c.
From the Time Zone drop-down, select the time zone in which the router operates.
d.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
5.
In the IP Setup panel, give the router its address and network information:
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.
In the Primary DNS field, type the address of the primary DNS.
Note:
This is an optional value that can be used if you use a DNS server other then the servers received from your carrier.
d.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
6.
In the PPP Configuration panel, configure PPP for your router.
a.
To use PPP, check Enable. When enabled, your device functions as a router.
b.
Check Diversity to enable the use of two cellular antennas for better performance.
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SECTION 5 USING THE WIZARD TO CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE c.
To enable the dial-on-demand feature, check Dial-on-Demand. This indicates to the router that it should only bring up the PPP connection when there is outgoing IP traffic, and that it would bring the PPP connection down after a given idle timeout.
d.
In the Idle Timeout field, type the amount of idle time that passes before the router times out. If the time expires, the PPP connection to the Internet is disconnected. The default is 180 seconds.
Note:
The Idle Timeout configuration only applys to Dial-on-Demand.
e.
In the APN field, type the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is assigned by your wireless service provider.
Note:
This configuration does not apply for rCell units with embedded CDMA/EVDO radios. For these devices, you will not be able to modify this field.
f.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
7.
In the PPP Authentication panel:
a.
From Type, select the authentication protocol type used to negotiate with the remote peer: pap, chap, or pap-chap. The default is pap-chap.
b.
In the Username field, type user name 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 will authenticate. You can leave this field blank, if desired. Password is limited to 60 characters.
8.
Click Finish.
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Chapter 6 Configuring Your Device
Home Page (Dashboard)
This page provides a high-level view of the MultiConnect rCell device.
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.
■ MEID: Mobile Equipment Identifier.
Note:
Only 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 continously 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:
■ 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 like is currently connected to its home network.
■ 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.
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■ Wi-Fi:
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Mode: Indicates the current Wi-Fi mode. Options include None, Wi-Fi as WAN, or Wi-Fi Access Point. For configuration go to Wireless > Wi-Fi.
■
MAC Address: Media Access Control Address used to uniquely identify the Wi-Fi interface. This MAC will be the same as the Ethernet MAC when in Access Point mode.
■
State: Current state of the Wi-Fi.
■
SSID: In Access Point mode, this is the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for this device's Wi-Fi Access Point. In
Wi-Fi As WAN mode, this is the SSID of the Wi-Fi Access Point this device is currently connected to or trying to connect to. For configuration go to Wireless > Wi-Fi.
■ Security: In Access Point mode, this is the current security protocol of this device's Wi-Fi Access Point. To configure go to Wireless > Wi-Fi.
■ Bluetooth:
■ State: Current state of the Bluetooth link. To configure go to Wireless > Bluetooth.
■
MAC Address: Media Access Control Address used to uniquely identify the Bluetooth interface.
■ Device Name: Name of Bluetooth device configured to link to. For configuration go to Wireless >
Bluetooth.
■
Device MAC: Media Access Control Address of the Bluetooth device configured to link to. To configure go to Wireless > Bluetooth.
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 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.
When you are finished making changes, click Save and Restart.
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.
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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. Wi-Fi as WAN is priority 1 by default.
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
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. 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)
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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 Server field, type the name of the server from which the currently assigned IP address is obtained.
4.
In the Port field, type the server's port number. Default is 80.
5.
In the Max Retries field, type the maximum number of tries that are allowed if the update fails. The default is 5. The range is 0 to 100.
6.
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.
7.
If you want to query the server to determine the IP address before the DDNS update, check Use Check
IP . 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.
8.
In the Check IP Server field, type the name to which the IP Address change is registered. Example: members.dyndns.org
9.
In the Check IP Port field, type the port number of the Check IP Server. The default is 80.
10.
From the System drop-down list, select the desired system registration type, either Dynamic or Custom.
The default is Dynamic.
11.
In the Domain field, type the registered Domain name.
12.
Click Submit. If you are finished making 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.
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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. A Lease
Time of 00-00-00 is an infinite lease time.
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.
9.
Click Submit. If you are finished making changes, click Save and Restart.
Assigning fixed addresses
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. The addresses are added.
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. To configure GPS on your router:
1.
From Setup, select GPS Configuration.
2.
To configure the TCP server port and enable a serial port dump of NMEA sentences, seeDumping NMEA sentence information to the router's TCP server port.
3.
To allow your router to connect and send GPS data to a remote server, see Sending GPS information to a remote server.
4.
To set the time interval after which GPS data is sent, and to configure further details about the GPS information that is sent, see Configuring NMEA Sentences.
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.
From the Local Configuration group, check TCP Server.
2.
In the Port field, type the port number on which the TCP server is listening for connections. The default is
5445. You can use up to five digits. Each digit itself must be between 0 and 9. Numbers above 65,535 are illegal as the port identification fields are 16 bits long in the TCP header.
3.
If you want the server to request that the remote client supply a password before the NMEA sentences are sent, type that password in the Password field.
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4.
To use the serial port for GPS, disable the serial port client/server. The serial port configuration settings are used to configure the port. The serial port client/server must be disabled to use the serial port for
GPS.
Sending GPS information to a remote server
The Remote 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, check TCP/UDP.
2.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the protocol of the client.
3.
In the Remote Host field, type the IP address of the remote host.
4.
In the Port field type the port number of the remote host.
5.
If your remote host requests a password, type that password in the Password field. The password is sent to the server in response.
Configuring NMEA Sentences
To configure the time interval, additional prefix or ID information, and which NMEA sentences that can be sent:
1.
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. To do so, check the desired options: GGA,
GSA, GSV, GLL, RMC, and VTG.
Configuring the serial port
To configure the serial terminal connected to the RS-232 connector DE9 on the router:
1.
From Setup, select Serial IP Configuration.
2.
In the pane that appears, check Enabled.
3.
From the Baud Rate drop-down list, select the baud-rate at which the serial terminal communicates. The default is 115200.
4.
From the Flow Control drop-down list, select the flow control for the serial port. The selections are None or RTS-CTS. The default is None.
5.
From the Parity drop-down list, select the parity for the serial port. The selections are None, Even, or
Odd. The default is None.
6.
To use the Modbus protocol as the protocol the serial devices use to communicate, check Modbus.
7.
From the Data Bits drop-down list, select the data bits for the serial port. Data bit selection is 7 or 8. The default is 8.
8.
From the Stop Bits drop-down list, select the stop bits for the serial port. The selections are 1 or 2. The default is 1.
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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 DE9, 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.
To configure the IP Pipe in TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS client mode:
1.
Go to Setup > Serial-IP Configuration to display the Serial Port Settings window.
2.
In the IP Pipe group, 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 and in the Secondary Port field, type the IP address and port number, respectively, of the alternate TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS server.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
Click Submit. If you are finished making 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 DE9, 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 configure the IP Pipe in TCP, UDP, SSL/TLS server mode:
1.
Go to Setup > Serial-IP Configuration to display the Serial Port Settings window.
2.
In the IP Pipe group, from 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:
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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.
6.
Click Submit. If you are finished making changes, click Save and Restart.
Setting the device's date and time
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:SS 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. If you are finished making 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. If you are finished making changes click Save and Restart.
Adding Networks Overview
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.
From the Setup group, select 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
Adding Networks
To add a network:
1.
Click Add Network.
2.
In the Name field, type the name of the network.
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3.
In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the network.
4.
In the Subnet Mask field, type the network mask.
Editing or Deleting an Existing Network
1.
To delete a network, click Delete.
2.
At the top of the pane, a message tells you the network is deleted. To un-do the delete, click the Undo link found in the message.
3.
To edit a network, click Edit. Change the IP address or subnet mask as desired. Click Finish.
Note:
You cannot edit the network name and you cannot delete a network if it is used in another configuration.
Setting Up Your Device
The initial setup wizard can help you quickly set up the main features of your rCell. To use the wizard:
1.
From Administration, select Initial Setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
The wizard also launches the first time you log into the device's webpage.
2.
On the first panel, the mode option lets you set up the rCell as a Network Router or a PPP-IP Passthrough device.
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 passes the IP address it receives from the cellular provider during a PPP connection to another device.
Note:
In this mode, the rCell only allows one DHCP lease. Many of the services the rCell provides as a router are diabled in this mode due to the passing of its WAN IP address to another device.
c.
Click Next.
3.
In the Choose Password panel, 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.
4.
In the Time Configuration panel, set the date, time and time zone.
a.
In the Time field, type the desired time.
b.
In the Date field, type the desired date.
c.
From the Time Zone drop-down, select the time zone in which the router operates.
d.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
5.
In the IP Setup panel, give the router its address and network information:
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.
In the Primary DNS field, type the address of the primary DNS.
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Note:
This is an optional value that can be used if you use a DNS server other then the servers received from your carrier.
d.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
6.
In the PPP Configuration panel, configure PPP for your router.
a.
To use PPP, check Enable. When enabled, your device functions as a router.
b.
Check Diversity to enable the use of two cellular antennas for better performance.
c.
To enable the dial-on-demand feature, check Dial-on-Demand. This indicates to the router that it should only bring up the PPP connection when there is outgoing IP traffic, and that it would bring the PPP connection down after a given idle timeout.
d.
In the Idle Timeout field, type the amount of idle time that passes before the router times out. If the time expires, the PPP connection to the Internet is disconnected. The default is 180 seconds.
Note:
The Idle Timeout configuration only applies to Dial-on-Demand.
e.
In the APN field, type the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is assigned by your wireless service provider.
Note:
This configuration does not apply for rCell units with embedded CDMA/EVDO radios. For these devices, you will not be able to modify this field.
f.
Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
7.
In the PPP Authentication panel:
a.
From Type, select the authentication protocol type used to negotiate with the remote peer: pap, chap, or pap-chap. The default is pap-chap.
b.
In the Username field, type user name 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 will authenticate. You can leave this field blank, if desired. Password is limited to 60 characters.
8.
Click Finish.
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Chapter 7 Setting Up Wireless Features
Setting Up Wi-Fi Access Point
Your router can be configured as a wireless access point (AP) to allow Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect to the router using Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi access point can have up to 8 clients at a time. To set up your router as an access point:
1.
Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi to display the Wi-Fi window.
2.
From the Wi-Fi Mode dropdown list, select Access Point.
3.
To set the SSID (service set identifier) for the access point supported by your router, in the SSID field, type the name. The Wi-Fi devices look for this ID in order to join the wireless network. All wireless devices on a WLAN must use the same SSID in order to communicate with the access point.
4.
To specify the data rates supported, in the Network Mode drop-down list, select the desired option.
Possible values are B/G/N-Mixed, B/G-Mixed, B-Only, and N-Only.
5.
From the Channel drop-down list, select the channel on which the router operates. Channels 1-11 are available.
6.
In the Beacon Interval field, enter the period of time, in milliseconds, when the access point sends a beacon packet. Beacons help synchronize a wireless network. For most applications, the default value of
100 provides good performance.
7.
In the DTIM Interval field, enter how often a beacon frame includes a Delivery Traffic Indication Message, and this number is included in each beacon frame. It is generated within the periodic beacon at a frequency specified by the DTIM Interval. A delivery traffic indication message is a kind of traffic indication message (TIM) which informs the clients about the presence of buffered multicast/broadcast data on the access point. The default value of 1 provides good performance for most applications. You might want to increase this value when using battery powered Wi-Fi devices, which can sleep (at reduced power consumption) during the longer DTIM interval period. You must balance the power savings from increasing the DTIM interval against possible reduced communication throughput.
8.
In the RTS Threshold field, type the frame size at which the AP transmissions must use the RTS/CTS protocol. This is often used to solve hidden node problems. Using a small value causes RTS packets to be sent more often, consuming more of the available bandwidth. However, the more RTS packets that are sent, the quicker the system can recover from interference or collisions.
For related information, see Setting security options and Viewing information about Wi-Fi clients using your wireless network.
Setting security options
You can specify the security protocol that the router uses to secure the communications from the router to the connected devices.
1.
From the Mode drop-down list, select the security protocol you want to use. Options include:
None
WEP: Use Wired Equivalent Privacy protocol to allow a group of devices on the network to exchange coded messages.
WPA-PSK: Use Wi-Fi protected access to secure data exchanged on your network.
WPA2-PSK: Use Wi-Fi protected access version 2 to secure data exchanged on your network.
2.
To configure WEP:
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From the Encryption drop-down list, select the encryption to be used.
b.
To generate a key from a phrase, in the Passphrase field, type a phrase. Click Generate.
c.
To manually enter keys, type the keys in the Key 1, Key 2, Key 3 or Key 4 fields.
3.
To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK:
a.
Select the WPA Algorithm from the drop-down list.
b.
In the Shared Key field, type the key that is used for encrypting and decrypting the data.
c.
To remove the mask characters, thereby making the Shared Key visible, check Unmask.
4.
When done, click Submit, then Save and Restart.
Viewing information about Wi-Fi clients using your wireless network
To view information about clients (such as computers, tablets, and smart phones) that are connected to your router's Wi-Fi access point:
1.
The Clients group displays a list of clients using your router's WiFi.
2.
To update the list, click Refresh.
Setting Up Wi-Fi as WAN
To setup the router's WiFi as WAN:
1.
Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi to display the Wi-Fi window.
2.
From the Wi-Fi Mode drop down list, select Wi-Fi as WAN.
3.
Searching for available Wi-Fi networks starts automatically. After 30 to 60 seconds, a list of detected Wi-
Fi Access Points appears in the Available Networks group.
4.
In the Available Wi-Fi Networks group, click the SSID for the Wi-Fi access point you want to use. The Add
Saved Network window opens.
5.
Review the information, enter any required security info, then click Finish. The Wi-Fi access point you just added appears in the Saved Wi-Fi Networks group.
6.
If desired, add additional access points to the list of Saved Networks. The router tries to connect to Saved
Networks in the order they are listed. You can change the order by clicking the up or down arrows shown under Options.
7.
When finished, click Save and Restart. The Status field displays "Connected" if you have successfully connected to the Wi-Fi access point.
Setting up Bluetooth
The Bluetooth-IP feature allows a data connection between a remote TCP/UDP client or server and a local
Bluetooth device. To set up the Bluetooth connection:
1.
Go to Wireless > Bluetooth
2.
To enable the feature, check Enabled. Click Submit.
3.
Confirm that the far-end Bluetooth device is powered on and waiting for a connection.
4.
In the Available Devices group, click Refresh. A list of detected Bluetooth devices appears.
5.
Click the name of the Bluetooth device that you want to use. The name and MAC address appear under the selected device.
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IP Pipe in TCP/UDP Server mode
1.
In the IP Pipe group, from the Mode drop-down list, select SERVER.
2.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the desired protocol, either TCP or UDP.
3.
In the Server Port field, type the desired port value in the range 1 to 65535.
4.
From the Connection Termination drop-down list, select a disconnect method for the IP pipe. Options are:
■ Always Connected
■
Sequence A sequence of characters received from the Bluetooth side used to disconnect the IP pipe.
■
Timeout The IP pipe connection disconnects if the configured timer expires with no data sent or received.
To configure the IP Pipe in TCP/UDP Client mode:
1.
In the IP Pipe group, from the Mode drop-down list, select CLIENT.
2.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the desired protocol, either TCP or UDP.
3.
In the Server IP Address field, type the address of the far-end TCP-UDP server.
4.
In the Server Port field, type the port value used by the far-end TCP/UDP Server.
5.
In case the primary server is unavailable, in the Secondary IP Address field and in the Secondary Port field, type the IP address and port number, respectively, of the alternate TCP/UDP server.
6.
From the Connection Activation drop-down list, select a connection method. Options are:
■
Always On
■
CR Three carriage returns must be received from the Bluetooth side before TCP/UDP connection is established to the remote server.
7.
From the Connection Termination drop-down list select a disconnect method for the IP pipe. Options are:
■ Always Connected
■
Sequence A sequence of characters received from the Bluetooth side used to disconnect the IP pipe
■
Timeout The IP pipe connection disconnects if the configured timer expires with no data sent or received
8.
Click Submit.
After you are finished with configuring the Bluetooth feature, Save and Restart.
The router immediately connects to the local bluetooth device. If successful the Status field displays Connected. If
IP Pipe is configured for SERVER, the IP connection is initiated by the far-end TCP/UDP client.
If Mode is set to Client, the router initiates connections for the far-end TCP/UDP server based on the configured
Connection Activation conditions are met.
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Chapter 8 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 forwarding rules
■ Adding Devices
■ Advanced Settings
Adding 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.
In the Port Forwarding group, click Add Rule.
2.
Enter a name and description. Click Next.
3.
In the IP Forwarding DNAT pane, enter the following:
In the External WAN Ports 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.
In the Destination LAN IP field, type the IP address of the device packets will be forwarded to. The attached drop-down list contains DHCP leased and Saved Network addresses.
In the Destination LAN Ports 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.
From the Protocol drop-down list, select the protocol of the messages that can be forwarded.
A default filter allowing forwarded packets through the firewall is automatically created. If desired you can use the Advanced Setting mode of the Port Forwarding wizard to further restrict packets based on source address and source ports. In most cases this is not necessary.
4.
Click Finish.
Adding Outbound Traffic Rules
To prevent a device within the LAN from communicating with a device in an external network, a rule has to be established in the firewall to drop packets destined to the external device.
1.
Click Add Rule in the Outbound Traffic section.
2.
Enter a name and description. Click Next.
3.
In the Destination IP field, type the IP address of the device or network packets are being 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.
5.
In the Destination Port field, type the port packets are destined for. 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.
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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 accepted, rejected, logged or dropped. 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 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.
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.
From Firewall, select Static Routes.
2.
In the pane that appears, click Add Route.
3.
In the Name field, 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.
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Chapter 9 Setting Up Cellular Features
Configuring Cellular
To configure how cellular is used on your router:
1.
Go to Cellular > Cellular Configuration to display the Cellular Configuration window.
2.
Check the Enabled box.
3.
For GSM radios, enter the APN in the field located in the Modem Configuration section of the window.
4.
Click Submit.
For field descriptions see Cellular Configuration Fields.
Cellular Configuration Fields
Description Field
General Configuration
Enabled
Dial-on-Demand
Idle Timeout
Diversity
Connect Timeout
Dialing Max Retries
Allows the router to establish a cellular PPP connection (Cellular WAN).
Enables or disables 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
When Dial-On-Demand is enabled and no network traffic occurs for the given amount of time, the cellular link disconnects. (Only applies to Dial-On-
Demand.)
Allows the use of two antennas to increase receive signal quality Not all models support diversity. If diversity is enabled, connect a second cellular antenna to the AUX port on the device. Otherwise, the cellular performance of the device may degrade.
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; default is zero, which means an infinite number is allowed.
Modem Configuration
Dial Number
Connect String
Dial Prefix
The modem dial string that initiates a PPP connection, usually *99***1# for
GSM and #777 for CDMA.
The modem response to initiate a PPP connection, usually CONNECT.
The modem AT command that initiates a PPP connection, usually ATDT or
ATD.
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Field
Sim Pin
Description
The pin used to unlock SIM for use (only required if SIM is locked). This does not apply to CDMA radios.
APN
Init String#
The Access Point Name assigned by the wireless service provider (carrier specific).
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: 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
Keep Alive Type
Enable or disable active keep alive check.
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.
Interval
Hostname
TCP Port
ICMP Count
Time in seconds between active checking of the cellular link
Host name or IP address for keep alive check.
TCP port number to connect with the TCP server (only visible when Keep
Alive Type TCP is selected).
Number of sequential, unsucessful ping attempts to the specified host to declare that the link needs to be re-established.
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, so there may be situations where due to no network traffic, the monitor will signal to shutdown and re-establish the cellular link even though the link was in a good state
Enabled
Window
Enable or disable the passive monitoring of the cellular link
The amount of time that can pass without receiving network traffic before the cellular link is torn down and re-established
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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 method.
4.
Click Submit.
Note:
This feature only defines when the device should bring up its cellular link, not when the device should bring 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 Settings
The triggers that 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. Click Add to add the caller to the approved caller ID trigger list.
■
On SMS:
■ 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 approvede 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
Dial On Demand LAN
Time Delay
Description
Enables the Wake Up On Call feature.
When checked, the router will allow 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 SMS.
Time that passes between receiving call and initiation the Wake Up On Call connection.
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Field
Acknowledgment String to Caller
Init String Number
Description
String used to acknowledge (to the delivering SMSC) 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 redirector 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 Cellular, select Telnet Radio Access.
2.
In the pane that appears, 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 redirector software on your computer to communicate to the cellular modem integrated on the router.
5.
In the Port field, type the serial Auto Dialout Port number. The default is 5000.
6.
In the Inactivity field, type 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.
Radio Status
Field
Module Information
IMEI
Description
MEID
IMSI
Manufacturer
Model Number
International Mobile Station Equipment Identifier (not available for C2 or EV3 models)
Mobile Equipment Identifier (C2 or EV3 models only)
International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
Company that developed the cellular module
Manufacturer model ID
Hardware Revision Module's hardware revision
MDN (Phone Number) Mobile Directory Number
MSID
Firmware Version
Service Information
Mobile Station ID
Module's firmware version
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Field
Home Network
Current Network
Description
Cellular service provider associated with the module's data account
Current cellular service operator (Not available for C2 or EV3 models)
RSSI
Service
Received Signal Strength Indication
Cellular service connection type
Roaming
Provisioned
Indicates whether or not current service is provided by Home Network carrier
Indicates whether or not the device has been activated (C2 and EV3 models only)
Note:
Some radios and cellular services provide additional details, which may be found under an Engineering Details section.
Update Options
This section provides the ability to update certain radio specific configurations.
Note:
Sprint models have additional OMA DM and Mobile IP update options
MDN (Phone Number) Update the cellular module's phone number(this is only updated on the device, it does not change the MDN the carrier has associated with this device)
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Chapter 10 Configuring SMS
Configuring SMS
To enable SMS messaging via the web UI or API:
1.
Go to SMS > SMS Configuration.
2.
Check Enabled
3.
Set messages to keep and resend options.
4.
Click Submit.
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 web UI.
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.
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.
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 cross icon) 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 the Delete All button. A dialog box asks you to confirm that you want to delete all SMS messages. Click OK.
Viewing Sent SMS Messages
To view sent SMS messages from the router:
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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 "cross" icon 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 the Delete All button. A dialog box asks you to confirm that you want to delete all the SMS messages. Click OK.
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Chapter 11 Defining Tunnels
Setting up Generic Routing Encapsulation (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 Tunnels, select GRE Tunnels. The Tunnels: GRE Tunnels pane opens.
2.
From the Tunnels:GRE Tunnels pane, click Add Tunnel. A series of wizard panels helps you configure the connection.
3.
In the Tunnel Name field, enter a name for the new tunnel.
4.
In the description area, type 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 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 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.
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. There is a two stage negotiation process to setting up an IPsec tunnel. 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 there are additional options that may help such at 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 are: SHA-1, SHA-2, and MD5.
The default set of DH Group Algorithms are: 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).
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To setup a Network-to-Network VPN tunnel on your router:
1.
Go to Tunnels > IPsec Tunnels.
2.
Click Add Tunnel in upper right.
3.
IEnter a name for the tunnel.
4.
Click Next.
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.
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.
8.
Enter the Pre-Shared Key. This key needs to be the same on both endpoints.
9.
Select the Encryption Method. AES is the successor of 3DES and is recommended, but 3DES may be required to operate with legacy endpoints.
10.
Click Next.
11.
If the remote endpoint is setup with unique IDs, check the Enable UID box, and enter the Local and
Remote IDs.
12.
Click Finish.
For field descriptions see IPsec Tunnel Configuration Field Descriptions
IPsec Tunnel Configuration Field Descriptions
Field
Name
Description
Remote WAN IP
Saved Network
Remote Network Route
Remote Network Mask
Description
Name used to identigy the IPsec tunnel in configurations and logs.
Optional text to describe the IPsec tunnel. This description shows up in the UI while havering over the summary of an IPsec tunnel.
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. 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.
This field is used in conjunction with teh Remote
Network Route field, and describes the remote endpoint's subnet. This is used to identify packets that are routed over the tunnelt o the remote network.
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Field
Tunnel Type
Authentication Method
Pre-Shared Key
Encryption Method
IKE Lifetime
Key Life
Max Retries
Enable UID
LocalID
RemoteID
Compression
Perfect Forward Secrecy
NAT Traversal
Aggressive Mode
48
Description
Internet Key Exchange (IKE) for host-to-host, host-tosubnet, or subnet-to-subnet tunnels. This field cannot be modified.
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 phase 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 will increase the overall communication performance by compressing the datagrams through. This 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.
Wheather 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. This mode is faster to negotiate phase 1. The downside is that the authentication hash is transmitted unencrypted. It's possible to capture the hash and start a dictionary or brute force attacks to recover the PSK.
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Chapter 12 Device Administration
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 Conduit. 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.
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.
b.
If you hold it too long, factory default settings will be restored.
The Conduit mLinux Model is shown. The RESET button is in the same location on both Conduit models.
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.
Web Server
HTTP Redirect to HTTPS:
The router only allows secure access to its Web UI. This set of configurations provides the optional convenience of automatically redirecting HTTP requests to the device's secure HTTPS port.
Note:
The router can be configured to allow HTTP access to its RESTFUL JSON API. This is intended to allow embedded devices that do not have SSL/TLS or HTTPS capabilities to configure, monito, and control the router. Please see the MTR API Developer Guide for more information.
Field
Enabled
Description
Enables HTTP to HTTPS redirect. This will automatically redirect users trying to access the device via HTTP to
HTTPS.
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Field
Port
Via LAN
Via WAN
Description
The port the router will listen for HTTP requests on.
If checked, the router will listen and respond to HTTP requests from the LAN.
If checked, the router will listen and rewspond 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 routher will listen for HTTPS requests on.
If checked, the router will listen and respond to HTTPS requests from teh 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.
Field
Enabled
Via LAN
Via 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 decrease susceptibility to malicious activity. If these settings are configured too strictly, they may interfere with non-malicious activity.
DoS Prevention:
This 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 the DoS prevention.
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Field
Per Minute
Burst
Description
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 burst points. 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 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.
Field Description
Enabled
Per Minute
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.
Burst
Number of burst points. On a period where the "Per
Second" limit is not reached, one burst point is regained, up to this manimum.
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
Attempts
Lockout Minutes
Enables the Brute Force Prevention feature.
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.
Configuring IP defense
You can configure your router to slow malicious actions against it.
Denial of service (DOS) attack
To mitigate the effects of a denial of service attack:
1.
Check Enabled.
2.
In the Per Minute field, type the average number of pings per minute.
3.
In the Burst field, type the allowed burst for traffic spikes.
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Ping limit
To mitigate the effects of a ping DoS on your router:
1.
Check Enable.
2.
In the Per Second field, type the average number of ICMP pings to the router.
3.
To limit the burst of traffic from any source, in the Burst field, type the allowed burst for traffic spikes.
Brute force
To foil brute force, password-guessing attacks:
1.
Check Enabled.
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.
3.
In the Lockout Minutes field, type the number of minutes that an account is locked out after login attempts fail.
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 Country field, enter the 2-letter code for the country name.
5.
In the State/Province field, enter the state or province for which the certificate is valid.
6.
In the Locality/City field, enter the locality or the city for which the certificate is valid.
7.
In the Organization field, enter the organization name for which the certificate is valid.
8.
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.
9.
Click Generate. Wait until the certificate is generated. You may have to reboot to complete the operation.
10.
If you are finished making 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.
Choose a valid certificate file.
4.
Click Save. Wait until the file is uploaded.
5.
If you are finished making changes, click Save and Restart.
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Setting up the Remote Server
1.
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 ID field type the account key received from the Multi Tech Remote Management
Administrator. The device is not allowed to connect to the Remote Management Server without a valid account key .
Managing Your Device Remotely with Multi-Tech Device Manager
Multi-Tech Device Manager can monitor devices, perform remote software and configuration updates, and reboot devices.
To configure your device to use Multi-Tech Device Manager:
1.
From Administration, select Remote Management.
2.
On the page the opens, check Enabled.
3.
To use a secure connection, check SSL Enabled.
4.
In the Account ID field, type the account key that you receive. You might find it easier to copy and paste this key into the field.
5.
If you want the device to connect to Multi-Tech Device Manager only when the device's cellular link is up, check Sync with Dial-On-Demand.
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 Multi-Tech Device Manager, and the device only connects to Multi-Tech Device
Manager when other traffic brings up the link.
6.
To define how often the device connects to Multi-Tech Device Manager 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 Multi-Tech Device Manager every 4 hours, at a minimum. If you set the check-in interval to less than 4 hours, your change is ignored.
7.
To define how often the device connects to Multi-Tech Device Manager to send GPS data, set the GPS
Data Interval field to the desired number of minutes, between 1-10080 (1 minute to 1 week).
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.
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Customizing support information
To customize the interface that displays information that can be used to support users:
1.
To enable display of the custom support information, check Show Custom Info.
2.
Type the desired information into the fields. For example, type the desired zip code in the Zip Code field, a city name in the City field, and so on.
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.
To delete an existing image, click Remove Image.
Specifying Device Settings
To define other custom settings for devices:
1.
In the Device Name field, type a name to identify the device.
2.
In the Custom ID field, type an identifier for the device.
3.
You can change the color of the interface's buttons, button fonts, highlights and highlight font by specifying red, green, and blue settings in their respective fields. Use the format #rrggbb to define the desired color in the respective field.
4.
To add a favorite icon, also known as a shortcut icon or bookmark icon, in the Custom Fav Icon field, click
Browse, navigate to the area where the file for the Fav icon resides, and select the desired file.
5.
To add a custom logo, next to the Custom Logo field, click Browse. Navigate to the area where the logo resides, select the desired file.
6.
Click Submit.
Upgrading firmware
Use this feature to upgrade the router's firmware to the latest version. You can download firmware upgrades from the Multi-Tech website.
Before you begin
Before you upgrade your firmware, save your present configuration as a backup.
To upgrade the firmware on your device:
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1.
Go to the Multi-Tech website, locate the firmware upgrade file you want for your router, and download this file to a known location.
2.
From Administration, select Firmware Upgrade. The Administration: Firmware Upgrade pane opens.
3.
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. Navigate to the location of the file that is the firmware version you want to apply to your router.
b.
In this location select the file name and click Open. The file name appears in the Firmware Upgrade
File field. Make sure you select the correct BIN file; otherwise, your router can become inoperable.
4.
Click Start Upgrade.
5.
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.
Note:
■
The new firmware is written into flash memory.
■ It may take up to five minutes to upgrade the router's firmware. Do not interfere with the router's power or press the router's reset button during this time.
■ The Multi-Tech Device Manager 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.
■
After the firmware upgrade is complete, verify your configuration to make sure it is what you expected.
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.
From the navigation bar, select Administration, then Save/Restore.
2.
To restore a previous configuration:
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.
c.
Click Restore. The device reboots.
3.
To restore the router's configuration to the factory default settings:
a.
Next to the Restore Factory Defaults field, click Restore.
b.
A dialog box appears, asking you to confirm that you want to restore factory default settings.
c.
Click OK.
4.
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.
In the dialog box that appears, 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.
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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 at a particular hour 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.
See also: Statistics Configuration Fields
Automatically rebooting the device
To specify the amount of time that passes before the device automatically reboots itself:
1.
In the Auto Reboot Timer field, type the number of hours that lapse before the device automatically reboots itself. The range you can enter is 0 to 999.
2.
If you do NOT want the device to automatically reboot, set the time to 0. The default setting is 0.
Configuring Syslog
To enable and configure Syslog to capture and send messages from your device:
1.
To activate 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, type the value that represents the type of information you want to log. All messages with a priority level up to the given value are logged. For example, if you set the log level to 6 all messages with a priority from 0 through 6 are logged, and messages with a priority level of 7 are ignored.
4.
To download Syslog information directly from the device, click Download.
SMTP Settings
The following table lists the configuration fields in the SMTP window.
Description Field
SMTP Configuration
Enabled
Server
Port
Username
Password
Mail Log Settings
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.
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Description
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.
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 Wi-Fi as WAN, Cellular, and Ethernet networks. The daily statistical data is stored on the device for the 365-day period. All data that is older than 365 day is automatically deleted.
1.
From Status, select Statistics.
2.
The application categorizes statistics about your device. To see statistics that appear in a particular category, click the appropriate tab.
System
Ethernet
Wireless
PPP
Serial
Bluetooth
GRE .
IPSec
3.
A data usage bar chart and a cumulative usage line chart are available for Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Cellular.
The Data Usage bar chart also shows statistics for data sent and data received.
Total: displays the total number of sent/received bytes for a 365-day period.
Today: displays the total number of sent/received bytes for today.
Sessions:
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 netowrk congestion.
Queue Length: Length of the transmit queue.
4.
Click Show Cumulative Usage or Show Daily Usage to display the desired view. Default chart view is Daily
Usage for 30-day period.
5.
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.
6.
Show Log: The associated runtime logs for this section.
Mail Log
Go to Status & Logs > Mail Log to display the Mail Log window. This window shows the recent email delivery attempts and the mail log details. Mail log entries are sorted by date with the most recent on top.
You can select the number of emails to display in the queue. Possible values are 5, 10, 25, 50, or all the emails.
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To see the delivery details, click the "eye" icon under Options for the desired email entry.
To delete all mail log entries, click Purge Log.
Note:
Logs do not persist through power cycles.
Mail Queue
Go to Status & Logs > Mail Queue to display the Mail Queue window.
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 the emails.
To view the delivery details for an individual email, click the "eye" icon under Options for the desired email entry.
To delete all mail log entries, click Purge Log.
Note:
Logs do not persist through power cycles.
RF Survey
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
Click Status & Logs > RF Survey to open the RF Survey page. The search for the cell towers can take up to 2 minutes. While the search is in progress, the wait icon is displayed.
The cell tower to which the router is currently connected displays at the top of the list.
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 can help you decide which area has better signal strength and thus a better location for the router.
Service Statistics
Click Status & Logs > Services to display the Service Statistics window. 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
■ Failover
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 MBytes. For the default scenario, the router saves
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the data if more than 5 minutes has elapsed, or if more than 5 MBytes has been sent or received from the last check. The router checks these condition every minute, but the data is saved only if one of the conditions is met.
Field
Save Timeout
Save Data Limit
Delete Wi-Fi History
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 MBytes.
Deletes all Wi-Fi history on the router.
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 RSS Appliance radio exempt from licensing. 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 2004/108/EC of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility; and
Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 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 of 9 March 1999 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 Cadmium Hexavalent Polybromi Polybrominat
(Hg) (CD) Chromium
(CR6+) nated
Biphenyl ed Diphenyl
Ether (PBDE)
(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
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 铬 (CR6+) 多
苯 多 溴二 醚
(PBB) (PBDE)
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
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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Frequently asked questions
The router requires a 7 V to 32 V DC power supply.
The operating temperature range is -40° C to +85° C.
The router has a two-year warranty.