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WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Routers User Manual
Single box solution for Internet/WAN access, VPN,
firewall, Ethernet switching, and legacy protocol
to IP internetworking.
Approved for user with Verizon®, AT&T®, Sprint®, and international carriers.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference
Statements
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Disclaimer:
Black Box Network Services shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting
from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Network Services may revise this document at any time
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NOM Statement
Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca
de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2. Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 What’s Included .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.4.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.2 Back Panel .........................................................................................................................................................13
2.4.3 LED Indicators on the Router.............................................................................................................................14
2.4.4 Dual Serial Port Module .................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4.5 10BASE-T/100BASE-T Ethernet Port .................................................................................................................. 16
3. Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Collecting the Items Needed for Installation ................................................................................................................ 17
3.2 Viewing the Ports on the WRT4000 Series Chassis ..................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Replacing the Subscriber Identity Module ...................................................................................................................18
3.4 How to Install or Replace a SIM for a GSM or LTE Module in a WRT4000 Series Router ............................................ 18
3.5 Connecting and Starting the WRT4000 Series Router Chassis ....................................................................................25
3.6 Connecting the WRT4000 Series Router to DC Power ................................................................................................27
3.7 The Next Step ..............................................................................................................................................................32
4. Configuration—General Settings ........................................................................................................................................33
4.1 Using the WRT4000 Router‘s Management System .................................................................................................... 33
4.1.1 Connecting to the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router .............................................................................33
4.1.2 Logging In .........................................................................................................................................................33
4.1.3 Managing the Browser Display ..........................................................................................................................36
4.2 Navigating the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router’s Management System .......................................................37
4.2.1 Saving or Discarding Changes ........................................................................................................................... 37
4.2.2 Restarting (Rebooting) the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router ...............................................................38
4.2.3 Ending the Session ............................................................................................................................................39
4.3 Basic Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................39
4.3.1 Revising Lists in the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router’s Management System ......................................39
4.3.2 Configuring the Management System Language ..............................................................................................39
4.3.3 Configuring the Device Name and Time of Day ................................................................................................40
4.3.4 Configuring System Logging .............................................................................................................................42
4.3.5 Synchronizing the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router’s Time of Day ......................................................43
4.3.5.1 Configuring Time-of-Day Synchronization ............................................................................................... 43
4.3.5.2 Selecting Time-of-Day Synchronization ................................................................................................... 45
4.3.6 Overriding the MAC Information ......................................................................................................................46
4.4 Configuration for the Network .................................................................................................................................... 47
4.4.1 DHCP and DNS ..................................................................................................................................................47
4.4.2 Network Hosts .................................................................................................................................................. 49
4.4.3 Routing .............................................................................................................................................................50
4.4.4 Firewall Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 51
4.4.5 Configuring Traffic Priority ................................................................................................................................54
5. Configuring the Serial Ports .................................................................................................................................................55
5.1 Connecting to the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router ......................................................................................55
5.2 Configuring a Serial Port .............................................................................................................................................55
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6. Configuring Chassis Ports .................................................................................................................................................... 63
6.1 Port Interfaces .............................................................................................................................................................63
6.1.1 Configuring a LAN Port .....................................................................................................................................64
6.1.2 Configuring the WAN Port ................................................................................................................................ 67
7. Configuring a MultiWAN for the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router ........................................................................ 70
7.1 Use of a MultiWAN ..................................................................................................................................................... 70
7.2 Configuring a MultiWAN .............................................................................................................................................71
8. Virtual Private Networks ...................................................................................................................................................... 80
8.1 VPN Configuration in the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router ...........................................................................80
8.1.1 Configuring VPNs in the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router ...................................................................80
8.1.2 Starting the Tunnel ............................................................................................................................................ 85
8.2 Testing and Tracking VPN Connections .......................................................................................................................85
8.2.1 Testing VPN Connections ..................................................................................................................................85
8.2.2 Tracking VPN Connections ................................................................................................................................87
8.2.2.1 Tracking Specific Information ..................................................................................................................87
8.2.2.2 Tracking General VPN Activity ................................................................................................................90
8.3 VPN Basics ................................................................................................................................................................... 92
8.3.1 A Simple Virtual Private Network ......................................................................................................................93
8.3.2 Tunnel Modes ...................................................................................................................................................94
8.3.2.1 Tunnel Initiation ...................................................................................................................................94
8.3.2.2 Tunnel Termination .............................................................................................................................. 94
8.3.2.3 Tunnel Passthrough .............................................................................................................................95
8.3.3 Tunnel Support .................................................................................................................................................96
8.3.3.1 Tunnel Sharing .....................................................................................................................................96
8.3.3.2 Tunnel Switching .................................................................................................................................96
8.3.3.3 Split Tunneling ..................................................................................................................................... 97
8.3.4 Internet Key Exchange.......................................................................................................................................97
8.3.4.1 Perfect Forward Secrecy ......................................................................................................................97
8.3.4.2 IKE Version 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 97
8.3.4.3 IKE Version 2 .......................................................................................................................................98
8.4 Developing a Virtual Private Network ........................................................................................................................ 102
8.4.1 VPN Configuration Plan ................................................................................................................................... 102
8.4.2 Automatic Keying ...........................................................................................................................................104
8.4.3 Sample Configuration for a Remote User........................................................................................................105
9. Monitoring the WRT4000 Router ...................................................................................................................................... 107
9.1 Monitoring ................................................................................................................................................................ 107
9.1.1 Collection of Statistics ...................................................................................................................................... 108
9.1.2 Graphs ..............................................................................................................................................................111
9.1.2.1 Displaying Graphs Ending at the Current Time .....................................................................................111
9.1.2.2 Displaying Graphs Beginning at the Current Time ............................................................................... 112
9.1.3 Routing Information ....................................................................................................................................... 116
9.1.4 Pings and Other Network Diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 116
9.1.5 Firewall Statistics ............................................................................................................................................. 118
9.1.6 System Processes ............................................................................................................................................ 119
9.1.7 Logs ................................................................................................................................................................ 120
Appendix A. Setting the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router’s APN .............................................................................. 124
Appendix B. Glossary .............................................................................................................................................................. 126
Appendix C. Basic Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 140
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1. Specifications
Management SNMP v3,
GUI Web management,
Telnet,
SSH (secure shell),
Syslog
Security Stateful inspection firewall,
IEEE 801.22i (WPA2, RSN),
DMZ LAN port,
NAT (Network Address Translation),
SSL / TLS1,
SSH (Secure Shell),
IP Sec (RFC 2401) with AES 256 and 3DES,
Generic Router Encapsulation GRE (RFC 1701),
Internet Key Exchange (IKE) RFC-2409
Serial Data Support Industrial models (WRT4001A–WRT4004A, WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC): Up to (2)
serial ports supporting TIA RS-485, RS-232
NOTE: Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com for
additional protocols.
Transport Protocols WAN:
IP over Ethernet (compatible with MPLS services),
Asynchronous PPP,
Synchronous PPP,
MLPPP,
PPPoE,
Selective Layer Encryption (SLE) for VPN optimization (patented);
IP:
IP versions 4 and 6,
IP routiing (RIP v1/v2), OSPF, BGP, or static routing,
DHCP client/server/BootP/Relay,
IP QoS and traffic prioritization,
IP fragmentation/assembly,
IP routing over VPN; TCP ad UDP,
802.1q VLAN tagging,
Virtual Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP) between two routers,
Dead Peer Detection
User Controls Front panel: Reset switch
Connectors All models (includes industrial and commericial models):
Front panel:
(1) USB host port,
(1) main antenna connector for internal wireless module;
Back panel:
(1) auxiliary antenna connector for internal wireless module,
(1) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (WAN),
(4) RJ-45 10/100 Mbps switched Ethernet LAN ports,
(1) 5-VDC input (from AC line-power adapter),
WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC: (1) connector for 24-VDC input;
WRT4001A–WRT4004A, WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC industrial units only include:
(2) RJ-45 (RS-232/RS-485)
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Indicators Front panel:
(4) LEDs for module, system status, and power;
(4) LEDs for wireless signal strength indication for one cellular module,
(4) LEDs not used at this time;
Back panel:
(4) TX, (4) LNK/RX LEDs for RJ-45 LAN ports,
(1) TX, (1) LNK/RX LEDs for WAN port
Environmental Temperature Tolerance:
Operating:
Industrial Hardened: -40 to +185° F (-40 to +85 C),
Extended Temperature Commercial: -4 to 149 F (-20 to +65 C);
Humidity: 5 to 95%, noncondensing
Power DC models: 24 VDC, 13 watts maximum,
AC models: 100–240 VAC, autoranging adapter, 50–60 Hz, 5 VDC, 3 A output,
15 W max.
Dimensions 1.6"H x 5.7"W x 4"D (4 x 14.5 x 10 cm)
Weight Metal case (WRT4001A–WRT4004A, WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC:
0.85 lb. (0.39 kg);
Plastic case (WRT4011A–WRT4014A):
0.75 lb. (0.34 kg)
Approvals FCC Part 15,
EN55011/CISPR II,
IEC 61850-3,
IEEE 1613;
®
UL
/CSA 60950-1,
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03,
EN 60950-1
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2. Overview
2.1 Description
The WRT4000 Series Router provides speed, capacity, and flexibility for wired, optical fiber, and cellular uplinks; complete remote
management; and support for current and legacy data protocols.
The WRT4000 Series Router chassis is designed to operate in industrial or commercial environments with a wide range of
ambient temperatures. The industrial versions have a tight all-metal enclosure that resists dust, moisture, and electromagnetic
interference (EMI). The commercial versions have a plastic enclosure that resists dust, moisture, and EMI.
The WRT4000 Series Router has expanded memory and a high-speed processor that allow it to handle multiple ports and highspeed network connections while converting protocols, routing packets, and applying firewall rules and other security measures.
With an optional encryption-chip module, a single WRT4000 Series Router can terminate more than 1,000 virtual private
network (VPN) tunnels without affecting other features. One internal cellular wireless module is standard on the industrial and
commercial routers (all part numbers). The industrial routers (part numbers WRT4001A–WRT4004A and WRT4001A-DC–
WRT4004A-DC) also have a dual-port serial expansion module installed in one of the expansion slots.
Up to two antennas handle 3G/4G/LTE cellular and advanced Wi-Fi.
There is no cooling fan or other moving parts. All models are built on the same hardware platform.
The WRT4000 Series Router requires minimal power. Typical configurations draw less than 13 W. The power source options are:
• an AC power supply unit (PSU)
• a DC input line, at several voltages
The power input sources provide 5 VDC to the chassis.
NOTE: A DC power input can form a redundant pair with an AC power input: One is the chassis’s primary input power source,
and the other source provides power if the primary source is down.
Table 2-1. Available models, internal modules installed.
Part Number Product Name/Description
WRT40 01A VZ 4G/LTE Industrial Router, Metal Case, AC Power
WRT40 02A VZ 3G Industrial Router, Metal Case, AC Power
WRT40 03A ATT 4G LTE/HSPA+ Industrial Router, Metal Case, AC Power
WRT40 0 4A Sprint 3G Industrial Router, Metal Case, AC Power
WRT4001A-DC VZ 4G/LTE Industrial Router, Metal Case, 24 VDC Power
WRT4002A-DC VZ 3G Industrial Router, Metal Case, 24 VDC Power
WRT4003A-DC ATT 4G LTE/HSPA+ Industrial Router, Metal Case, 24 VDC Power
WRT4004A-DC Sprint 3G Industrial Router, Metal Case, 24 VDC Power
WR T4 011A VZ 4G/LTE Commercial Router, Plastic Case, AC Power
WRT4012 A VZ 3G Commercial Router, Plastic Case, AC Power
WRT4013A ATT 4G LTE/HSPA+ Commercial Router, Plastic Case, AC Power
WRT4014A Sprint 3G Commercial Router, Plastic Case, AC Power
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Table 2-2. Optional accessories.
Part Number Product Name/Description
WRT4000-DIN Optional DIN Rail Mounting Kit Available for Metal Case Packages
WRT4000-PM Optional Panel Mount Kit Available for Metal Case Packages
WRT4000-RM Optional Right-Angle Bracket Mounting Kit Available for Metal Case Packages
WRT4000-ANT Optional Indoor 3G/4G Antenna
WRT4000-ANT-KIT Optional Indoor Magnetic Pedestal, 8-Foot Cable Antenna
2.2 Features
• Commercial or industrial versions with redundant power sources include: 120-VAC or 24-VDC.
• Provides service over any port, any network, at any time, including cellular 3G, 4G, LTE, and Ethernet.
• Automatic failover with traffic load sharing between wireline and wireless links.
• VPN IP Security (IPSec), AES 256 and 3DES, SSL/ TLS and SSH.
• Operation, administration, and management (OA&M) with Web-based GUI management.
Industrial Routers
• Metal case resists dust, moisture, and EMI.
• Temperature Tolerance:
Operating:
Industrial Hardened: -40 to +185° F (-40 to +85° C);
Humidity: 5 to 95%, noncondensing
Commercial Routers
• Plastic case
• Temperature Tolerance:
Operating: Extended Temperature Commercial: -4 to +149° F
(-20 to +65° C);
Humidity: 5 to 95%, noncondensing
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2.3 What’s Included
• WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router
• AC or DC power supply
• (1) to (2) antennas
• Quick Start Guide
The full user manual/installation guide can be downloaded from the Black Box Web site.
To download from the Web site:
1. Go to www.blackbox.com
2. Enter the part number (for example, WRT4001A) in the search box:
3. Click on the “Resources” tab on the product page, and select the document you wish to download.
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2.4 Hardware Description
2.4.1 Front Panel
*Industrial model: left slot: inst alled
USB
Port
card with ( 2) serial p orts
Main antenna port for
internal wireless module
LEDs for
Power and
Status
LEDs for signal
strength for
internal wireless
module
LEDs (not
used)
Figure 2-1. WRT4001A–WRT4004A, WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC Series Router front panel.
*NOTE: The industrial routers (part numbers WRT4001A–WRT4004A and WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC) have one dual-port
serial module pre-installed in one of the empty expansion slots. The commerical models (WRT4011A–WRT4014A) do not
have any expansion modules installed. Additional expansion modules for the routers are not available at this time, but
may be included in a future product release.
USB
*Commercial model: empty slot s
Port
Main antenna port for
internal wireless module
LEDs for
Power and
Status
LEDs for signal
strength for
internal wireless
module
LEDs (not
used)
Figure 2-2. WRT4011A–WRT4014A Series Router front panel.
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2.4.2 Back Panel
Auxiliary antenna port
for internal wireless module
Ethernet L AN ports (eth 1)
Figure 2-3. WRT4000 Series Router back panel, AC power versions (WRT4001A–WRT4004A, WRT4011A–WRT4014A).
Auxiliary antenna port
for internal
wireless module
Port for AC p ower
adapter input
Ethernet WA N port ( eth 0)
DC power connector
Ethernet L AN ports (eth 1) Port for AC power
Ethernet WA N port ( eth 0)
adapter input
Figure 2-4. WRT4000 Series Router back panel, DC power versions (WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC).
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Table 2-3. Components on the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router.
Number in Fig. 2-1–2-4 Component Description
1 (1) Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on
2 (3) LEDs For module and system status
3 (1) USB port
4 (2) external antenna connectors For internal wireless ports
5 (2) groups of (4) LEDs For cellular wireless signal strength
6 (1) Reset switch For default software/configuration load
7 (2) empty slots Currently not used
8 (2) external auxiliary antenna
connectors
9 (1) RJ-45 port 10/100 Ethernet (WAN) port
10 (4) RJ-45 ports 10/100 switched Ethernet (LAN)
11 (1) 5-VDC input port From AC power adapter
NOTE: The WRT4000 Series Router chassis that uses DC power also has a 24-VDC port.
For factory-installed internal wireless modules
(cellular 3G, EVDO, or 4G; Wi-Fi; or Bluetooth)
2.4.3 LED Indicators on the Router
Each group of 4 LEDs indicates the status of a connection to a cellular wireless network and the strength of signals from that
network:
• The number of LEDs that light up (1 to 4 lights) indicates the signal strength.
• 1 to 4 steady (unblinking) LEDs indicate that the port is connected to a cellular wireless network.
• 1 to 4 blinking LEDs indicate that a network is available but that the port does not have an IP address. (In this case, configure an
IP address for the port, so that the port can connect to the network. See Chapter 4, Configuration.
The following general rules apply to the WRT4000 Series Router’s LEDs:
• A lit green Power LED indicates that the unit is being supplied with power.
• A lit green Link LED indicates that there is a connection to another device, including an Ethernet hub or switch.
• A flashing Alarm LED indicates that the WRT4000 Series Router has detected an alarm, or that the system needs attention, or
that power to the system has failed.
Table 2-4 describes the LEDs on the WRT4000 Series Router chassis.
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Table 2-4. General Status LEDs definitions.
LED Color Description
Power Green Unit is receiving power.
Green (flashing) A port has an alarm or the system needs attention.
Off Unit is not receiving power.
Status Green Connected to management terminal (or to carrier, if the port is used for
data).
Off Not connected.
WAN port (Ethernet port) Green Connected to WAN gateway (Ethernet hub or switch).
Off Connection to WAN gateway has failed.
LAN port (Ethernet port) Green Connected to a supported Ethernet device or connected to the LAN
(connected to an Ethernet hub or switch).
Off Not connected to the LAN.
Cellular Green (not flashing) Connected to a cellular wireless carrier.
Green (Flashing) A cellular wireless network is sending a signal, but the wireless port has
not been configured.
Off Not activated. The device has not been authenticated for a wireless
carrier and is not receiving a signal.
2.4.4 Dual-Serial Port Module
The industrial routers (part numbers WRT4001A–WRT4004A and WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC) have one dual-port serial
module pre-installed in one of the empty expansion slots. No additional expansion modules are available at this time.
Figure 2-5 shows the dual serial-port module for the industrial routers (WRT4001A–WRT4004A and WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004ADC).
NOTE: Commercial WRT4000 Series Routers (WRT4011A–WRT4014A) do not have the serial module.
As the name indicates, this module provides two serial ports. The serial ports use RJ-45 connections.
Figure 2-5. Dual serial port module (present in industrial models).
Figure 2-6 shows the pin locations on an RJ-45 Ethernet port. Table 2-5 lists the pin configuration for the WRT4000 Series
Router’s RJ-45 serial ports.
Figure 2-6. Pin locations for female RJ-45 serial connector.
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Table 2-5. RJ-45 serial port pin configuration.
RJ-45 Pin Number in Fig. 2-6 RS-232 RS485HD RS485FD
1 DSR/RI (O) TX/RX+ (BI) RXD+ (O)
2 DCD (O) TX/RX- (BI) RXD- (O)
3 DTR ( I ) N/A TXD- (I)
4 SGND SGND SGND
5 RD (O) DSR (O) DSR (O)
6 TD (I) N/A TXD+ (I)
7 CTS (O) CTS (O) CTS (O)
8 RTS (I) RTS (I) RTS (I)
The serial port options are RS-232 DCE, RS-485 half-duplex, and RS-485 full-duplex. The supported protocols (selectable in software) are asynchronous encapsulation and telnet terminal.
2.4.5 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-T Ethernet Port
Figure 2-7 shows the pin locations on an RJ-45 Ethernet port. Table 2-6 lists the pin configuration for the WRT4000 Series
Router’s 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports.
NOTE: These ports are present on both industrial and commercial routers.
Figure 2-7. Pin locations for female RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
NOTE: The WRT4000 Series Router senses the pin configuration at the remote end of the connection and sets its own pin
configuration accordingly.
Table 2-6. 10BASE-T/100BASE-T Ethernet port pin configuration.
Pin Set Description
1 and 2 Tx or Rx
3 and 6 Rx or Tx
NOTES:
1. Unused pins are not listed.
2. The WRT4000 Series Router Ethernet connectors are autosensing and will adjust to the signals from the device at the remote
end of the connection.
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3. Installation
3.1 Collect the Items Needed for Installation
1. Get everything out of the shipping box. It should contain:
• A Quick Installlation Guide
• WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router
• DC connector set or AC power adapter
• Antennas (ordered separately)
2. Get additional items required to install the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router. You will need:
• Computer with Web-browsing software
• Ethernet cable
• Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
3
• Cellular wireless network account
1
2
3
NOTES:
1
This quick discussion assumes that there will be one embedded cellular module and the miniPCIe slot will not be in use.
2
JavaScript must be enabled in the Web browser.
3
The embedded cellular module must have a cellular wireless network account and a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for that
account. Order each SIM from a cellular wireless network provider. SIMs are not shipped with the Router.
3.2 Viewing the Ports on the WRT4000 Series Router Chassis
WRT4001A–WRT4004A, WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC Series
Industrial model: left slot: installed card
LEDs for
Power and
Status
WRT4011A – W R T4 014A Series
USB
Port
USB
Port
(not shown) with (2) serial ports
LEDs for signal
strength for
internal wireless
module
Commercial m odel: empty slot s
LEDs (not
used)
Main antenna port for
internal wireless module
Figure 3-1. WRT4000 Series Router front panel.
internal wireless module
LEDs for
Power and
Status
LEDs for signal
strength for
internal wireless
module
LEDs (not
used)
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Figure 3-2. WRT4000 Series Router back panel, AC power (WRT4001A–WRT4004A, WRT4011A–WRT4014A).
Auxiliary antenna port
for internal
wireless module
Ethernet L AN ports (eth 1)
Antenna port
Port for AC p ower
adapter input
Ethernet WA N port ( eth 0)
(not used)
Auxiliary antenna port
for internal
wireless module
Ethernet L AN ports (eth 1) Port for AC power
DC power connector
Ethernet WA N port ( eth 0)
Antenna port
(not used)
adapter input
Figure 3-3. WRT4000 Series Router back panel, DC power and AC power (WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC).
3.3 Replacing the Subscriber Identity Module
The WRT4000 Series Router holds one wireless card. You will need to put a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) into place for GSM
cards and LTE cards. (A SIM is sometimes called a GSM or LTE smartcard.)
A GSM cellular wireless module or an LTE cellular wireless module supports a removable SIM to identify the user to the GSM or
LTE network. When you order your WRT4000 Series Router’s wireless card, you specify which carrier and network the card will
use. If you specify a GSM or LTE module, you must order a SIM from the selected GSM or LTE carrier. The carrier provides a SIM
with the carrier’s chip.
NOTE: The WRT4000 Series Router is not a traveling device, so you will not need SIMs for different countries. However, if you
change wireless providers, the WRT4000 Series Router’s GSM or LTE card will need a SIM from the new provider. To install
a new SIM, use the following procedure.
3.4 How to Install or Replace a SIM for a GSM or LTE Module in the WRT4000 Series Router
WARNING: Follow proper procedures and observe all precautions to guard against electrical shock and to protect the device
against electrostatic discharge (ESD) when removing or installing modules in an WRT4000 Series Router device. (For
example, keep the device grounded, wear an ESD wrist-strap, and so forth.) For more information, see the Basic
Safety Guidelines.
Allow only qualified service personnel to install and maintain this equipment.
NOTE: After you replace the SIM, you must activate the SIM’s GSM or LTE card in the carrier network. The former activation of
the card (with its former SIM) is no longer valid.
1. Unplug the WRT4000 Series Router device’s power supply from the power source.
CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, turn off power to the equipment before disconnecting cables.
2. Disconnect all network connections.
3. Place the chassis on a flat, stable surface.
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4. Do the following:
a. Turn the chassis over so that it is resting on its top.
b. Remove the screws from the sides of the chassis, and lift the chassis shell off the bottom of the chassis.
5. Locate the SIM sockets on the bottom of the WRT4000 Series Router motherboard (Figure 3-4).
NOTE: The SIM sockets shown in this document are generic representations. The SIM sockets on your WRT4000 Series Router
may look different.
Edge of board against front of chassis
SIM socket for
embedded GSM
or LTE module
Edge of board against back of chassis
SIM socket
(not used)
Figure 3-4. SIM on Bottom of WRT4000 Series Router Motherboard.
6. A SIM socket might have a latch to unlock or lock its door. The latch should be in the locked position (Figure 3-5).
NOTE: If the SIM sockets in your WRT4000 Series Router do not use locks, then the SIM doors themselves snap securely into
place.
When the SIM holder’s door is locked, the flanges
of the lock are under the catches.
Figure 3-5. Empty SIM Socket (Top View), with Latch in Locked Position.
7. For one SIM socket, do the following:
a. Slide the metal latch toward the end of the SIM socket’s door (Figure 3-6).
You might hear a slight click when it unlatches (Figure 3-7).
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Figure 3-6. Unlocking the SIM Socket’s Door.
When the SIM holder’s door is locked, the flanges
of the lock clear the cutouts.
Figure 3-7. Unlocked SIM Socket.
b. Swing the hinged door up (Figure 3-8), so that the SIM socket is open (Figure 3-9 and Figure 3-10).
Figure 3-8. Opening the SIM Socket’s Door (Side View)
Figure 3-9. Partially Opened Empty SIM Socket (Side View).
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Figure 3-10. Partially Opened Empty SIM Socket (Top View).
NOTE: The door can swing open 180 degrees (Figure 3-11 and Figure 3-12).
Figure 3-11. Fully opened empty SIM socket (side view).
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Figure 3-12. Fully opened empty SIM socket (top view).
c. If a SIM from a former provider is in the door, slide it out (Figure 3-13). (Be careful not to touch the contact pad.) Put the old
SIM into an anti-static bag.
Back view of SIM from previous GSM carrier
Contact pad (All of the gold area on the back of the SIM is part of the contact pad.)
Figure 3-13. Sliding an Old SIM out of the SIM Socket.
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d. Open the package holding the new SIM. Hold the new SIM by its edges and take it out of the package. (See Figure 3-14.)
NOTE: The SIM has a notch out of one corner, to fit into the beveled corner of the SIM socket. The SIM fits into the socket in only
one way that allows the SIM door to close.
Figure 3-14. Front of SIM (Sample Logo).
CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the contact pad on the back of the SIM (see Figure 3-15).
Figure 3-15. Contact pad on back of SIM.
e. Make sure the SIM’s contact pad will face the contacts in the bottom plate of the SIM socket when the door is closed. Then
slide the new SIM into the door (Figure 3-16 through Figure 3-18). (The door has guides to hold the card in place.)
Figure 3-16. Inserting the New SIM into the SIM Socket’s Door.
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Contact pad on back of SIM
Figure 3-17. SIM Partially Inserted into the SIM Socket’s Door.
Figure 3-18. SIM Fully Inserted into the SIM Socket’s Door.
f. Gently swing the door shut (Figure 3-19 through Figure 3-21).
Contact pad on bottom plate of SIM socket
Figure 3-19. Closing the SIM Socket, at about 45 Degrees of Rotation (Side View).
Figure 3-20. Closing the SIM Socket, at about 135 Degrees of Rotation (Top View).
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Figure 3-21. Closed SIM Socket with New SIM (Side View, Door Not Yet Locked).
CAUTION: The SIM fits into the SIM socket in only one way. When you gently swing the door shut, you will see whether the
notched corner of the SIM fits into the socket’s beveled corner.
If the SIM is not in the correct position, its notched corner will not match the beveled corner in the SIM socket, and the door will
not close (Figure 3-22 and Figure 3-23).
If the SIM is positioned
incorrectly, the SIM socket’s
door will not close
Figure 3-22. SIM in Incorrect Position (Top View).
If the SIM is positioned
incorrectly, the SIM socket’s
door will not close
Figure 3-23. SIM in Incorrect Position (Side View).
g. If the SIM is not in the correct position, remove the SIM and replace it in the correct position (Figure 3-24).
If the SIM is positioned correctly,
the SIM socket’s door can close
Figure 3-24. SIM in the Correct Position (Top View).
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h. When the SIM is correctly positioned and the SIM socket’s door is fully closed, slide the metal lock toward the center of the
door (Figure 3-25) until it stops (Figure 3-26).
When the SIM is positioned correctly,
When the SIM is positioned correctly,
the SIM socket’s door can close
the SIM socket's door can close.
OPEN
SIM
Maker
LOCK
Figure 3-25. Locking the SIM Socket’s Door (Top View).
When the SIM socket’s door is locked, you will
not see the flanges of the lock because they
are under the socket’s catches.
Figure 3-26. Locked SIM Socket with New SIM (Top View).
8. You have completed replacement of the SIM for the GSM or LTE card.
9. Reassemble the WRT4000 Series Router chassis, and turn the chassis right-side up.
3.5 Connecting and Starting the WRT4000 Series Router Chassis
1. Attach antennas to the antenna ports on the front (MAIN 1) and back (AUX 1) of the chassis, as shown in Figure 3-27 and
Figure 3-28.
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Figure 3-27. Front of WRT4000 Series Router Chassis, with Antennas.
Figure 3-28. Back of WRT4000 Series Router Chassis, with Antennas.
NOTE: Figure 3-29 shows an alternate approved installation of an WRT4000 Series Router chassis. Two cellular wireless antennas
are on magnetic mounts. Two 10-foot-long cables connect the antennas to the WRT4000 Series Router’s MAIN 1 and AUX
1antenna ports.
Figure 3-29. Approved installation.
NOTE: Each wireless card uses two antennas, for data diversity:
• The antenna ports marked MAIN 1 and AUX 1 support the internal cellular wireless card.
2. Connect the WRT4000 Series Router’s network connections.
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3. Connect the WRT4000 Series Router’s power supply. See the instructions below in Section 3.6.
• The device powers up.
3.6 Connecting the WRT4000 Series Router to DC Power
This section describes assembly and use of a DC power connector for the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router chassis. The
detailed steps also include connection to AC power.
NOTE: If you do not need or want a detailed description of this procedure, see the WRT4000 Series Cellular Wireless Router Quick
Start Guide.
CAUTION: If you have an WRT4000 Series Router chassis that can use both DC and AC power, it is important to follow these
steps to connect the chassis to its power sources in the proper order.
If you received a chassis that uses DC input power (part numbers WRT4001A-DC–WRT4004A-DC), the package includes a
standard DC power connection set (Figure 3-30, Figure 3-31, and Figure 3-32).
Figure 3-30. Top Section of Connector Shell.
Figure 3-31. DC Power Connector.
Figure 3-32. Bottom Section of Connector Shell.
To connect your WRT4000 Series Router to a DC power source, perform the following procedure. Use the steps to connect cables
to user equipment and to prepare the chassis for configuration and use.
NOTE: Consult Section 2.4, Hardware Description, to see diagrams of the chassis and the ports.
1. Place the WRT4000 Series Router chassis at its physical location in the network—for example, on a shelf or tabletop.
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NOTE: Do not place anything below or on top of the chassis; it must have proper ventilation for cooling.
2. Connect the WRT4000 Series Router chassis’s ports to their network devices. For example, connect the LAN ports, WAN port,
USB port, and expansion ports (serial port, etc.) to the network devices, as follows:
a. Use an Ethernet 10BASE-T cable to connect the WAN port to the WAN equipment.
b. Use an Ethernet 10BASE-T cable to connect each LAN port to its equipment.
c. Connect additional network equipment to the remaining ports on the WRT4000 Series Router chassis. This includes any port in
the expansion slot.
3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your management console (for example, a PC) to a LAN port (eth 1) on the back of the
WRT4000 Series Router.
4. If the WRT4000 Series Router chassis will use only AC input power, go to step 10.
5. If the WRT4000 Series Router chassis will use DC input power, follow step 6 through step 9 to prepare the chassis for its DC
power connection.
NOTE: The DC power source must supply 24 VDC.
6. Make sure the WRT4000 Series Router chassis is disconnected from all power sources.
7. Do the following:
a. Turn the DC power connector (the DC power plug) on its side, with the screwheads at the left and with the prongs pointing
away from you (as shown in Figure 3-33).
Figure 3-33. DC Power Connector, on Side.
b. Note the following:
• The top post is + (for the positive wire).
• The bottom post is − (for the negative/return wire).
c. Connect a minimum 14 AWG two-wire input cable to the green two-pin power connector (that is, the power plug). Make sure
you connect the correct wire to each positive or negative post. Figure 3-34 shows the plug with the cables attached.
8. A shell cover is provided with the DC power connector, to provide strain relief for the wires. Restrain the wires against the
lower half of the shell, and place the shell around the connector, as described in the following substeps:
a. Seat the DC power connector (the plug) into the bottom half of the shell. The connector will seat into the shell in only one
way, as shown in Figure 3-35.
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Figure 3-34. DC Power Connector with Wires.
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Figure 3-35. Cabled DC Power Connector and Bottom Section of Shell.
NOTE: The top and bottom sections of the shell differ. The top section (recall Figure 3-30) has flanges to fit against the bottom
section’s latches (recall Figure 3-31).
b. Insert the end of a cable-tie through one of the holes in the bottom of the connector shell (Figure 3-36).
NOTE: The cable lock (the hollow block) can be above the lower shell (as shown) or below the lower shell.
Figure 3-36. Cable-Tie through Bottom of DC Power Connector Shell.
c. Pull the cable-tie across the cables and through the other hole in the shell bottom.
d. Put the end of the cable-tie through its lock and pull the cable-tie snug around the cables.
NOTE: The lock is designed so that the cable may move in only one direction. If you need to remove the cable, you will have to
cut the cable.
e. If you wish, you may trim the end of the cable-tie to be flush with the lock.
CAUTION: If you trim the cable-tie, trim it flush with the lock. Do not leave a few millimeters of the cable-tie extending past the
lock. It is better to leave the cable-tie untrimmed than to cut it non-flush.
f. With the plug seated into the bottom section, place the top section of the shell onto the bottom section. Do not yet snap them
into place. Figure 3-37 shows how the top and bottom sections fit together around the DC power plug.
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Figure 3-37. Top Section of Shell above Cabled DC Power Connector in Bottom Section of Shell.
g. Make sure the DC power connector sits properly in the bottom section. Then snap the top and bottom sections together, as
shown in Figure 3-38.
NOTE: Make sure the cables do not get caught between edges of the shell. The cables should fit through the cable hole without
catching on an edge.
Figure 3-38. Closed Shell Assembly.
h. If you need to take the case apart, grasp each flange of the top section and gently pull them away from the latches on the
bottom section. Then pull the top section off the bottom section. Repeat step 8a through step 8g to reassemble the connector
case.
NOTE: Figure 3-39 shows the standard orientation of the WRT4000 Series Router’s DC power input port.
Figure 3-39. WRT4000 Series Router DC Power Input Port.
Flanges on the plug (Figure 3-40) allow it to fit into the DC power input port on the backplate of the WRT4000 Series Router
chassis in only one way. You may need to turn the plug over to fit it into the port.
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