DataPro2Go 6300-CX User Manual

Zirrus, LLC ©2015 Version 20151101

6300-CX User’s Guide

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DataPro2Go 6300-CX
Wireless Failover Router

User’s Guide

LTE

4G

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6300-CX User’s Guide

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Preface

Zirrus, LLC reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes in the content thereof without obligation to notify
any person or organization of any revisions or changes.

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WARNING CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

TO COMPLY WITH FCC/IC RF EXPOSURE LIMITS AT LEAST

20cm SEPARATION DISTANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED

BETWEEN ANY ANTENNA OF THE UNIT AND ANY PART OF

THE USER AT ALL TIMES.

DO NOT USE AN ANTENNA THAT WASN’T SUPPLIED BY THE

MANUFACTURER. IF A DIFFERENT ANTENNA IS REQUIRED,

FIRST CONSULT ZIRRUS, LLC FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

THAT SUIT YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES.

THE UNIT MUST BE POWERED OFF WHERE BLASTING IS IN

PROGRESS, WHERE EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES ARE PRESENT,

OR NEAR MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. DO NOT

POWER ON THE UNIT IN ANY AIRCRAFT.

BY PRESSING THE ERASE BUTTON WHEN POWERED UP,

THE CONFIGURATION OF THE 6300-CX IS ERASED AND THE

UNIT IS REVERTED TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS.

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Contents

What’s in the Box................................................................................ 4

Ports and Connectors.......................................................................... 5

Device Status...................................................................................... 6

Signal Strength................................................................................... 7

Initial Setup ........................................................................................ 8

Site Survey.......................................................................................... 9

Site Survey Troubleshooting.................................................. 10

Physical Installation............................................................................ 11

Local Power............................................................................ 11

Remote Power....................................................................... 12

Remote Power Trouble Shooting........................................... 13

Conguring Device.............................................................................. 14

Network Managed Conguration..........................................14

Local Conguration ............................................................... 14

Troubleshooting................................................................................... 15

Resetting Your Device........................................................... 15

Establishing Backup Connectivity via Ethernet Port .....15

Out of Band SMS Commands................................................ 16

Advanced Configuration Using DataProView ..........................17

Viewing & Editing Conguration........................................... 17

Upgrading Firmware ..............................................................17

Dening a Custom APN......................................................... 18

Using Remote Commands ..................................................... 18

Immediately Update Device................................................... 18

Establishing WAN connectivity via Ethernet Port.................. 19

Passthrough/Bridge Mode..................................................... 19

Router Mode.......................................................................... 20

Learning More........................................................................ 20

Managing Device Locally.................................................................... 21

Connecting to the Device....................................................... 21

Manually Conguring PC to Connect to Device................22-23

Logging into Device................................................................ 24

Advanced Local Conguration............................................... 25

Upgrading Firmware............................................................... 26

Dening a Custom APN......................................................... 26

FAQs..................................................................................................... 27

Regulatory Guide................................................................................. 28

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Model 6300-CX

Temporary Battery Pack

Ethernet Cable

2 Antennas

Passive Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Injector Cable

Mounting Bracket

6300-CX Welcome Card

Universal Power Supply Unit

Mounting Accessories

2 Wide Clips

2 Screws

2 Drywall Anchors

2 Narrow Clips

Velcro Strips

What’s in the Box

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Ports and Connectors

Back of 6300-CX

Antenna

Connector 1

Attach both of the included antennas.

Antenna

Connector 2

SIM Slot WAN Port Erase Button Power Socket

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Initializing or starting up.

Solid Y ellow

In the process of connecting to the cellular
network and to a device on its Ethernet port.

Is connected to 2G or 3G and in the process
of connecting to a device on its Ethernet port
(or nothing is connected to its Ethernet port).

Has Ethernet connection and is in the process of
connecting to cellular network with its modem.

Is connected to 4G LTE and in the process of
connecting to a device on its Ethernet port.

Is connected to 4G LTE and also has
an Ethernet connection.

Is connected to 2G or 3G and also
has an Ethernet connection.

Flashing Yellow

Flashing Green

Flashing White

Flashing Blue

Solid Blue

Solid Green

Is upgrading rmware WARNING: DO NOT
POWER OFF DURING FIRMWARE UPGRADE.

Alternating Red/ Yellow

Device Status

Once power has been established, your device will initialize and attempt to
connect to the network. Device initialization may take 30-60 seconds. By
default your DataPro2Go 6300-CX will attempt to use DHCP to establish an
Internet connection through its cellular modem.

Indicator lights on the Wireless Strength Indicator show you the Cellular
Network Signal Strength.

Network Indicator Light on the front left of the device indicates network status.

Network Status

Wireless Strength

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Signal Strength

Signal Bars dBm Signal Strength Percent Quality

-113 to -99 0-23% Bad

-98 to -87 24-42% Marginal

-86 to -76 43-61% OK

-75 to -64 62-80% Good

-63 to -51 81-100% Excellent

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Initial Setup

Back of 6300-CX

Insert the activated SIM card
provided by your cellular
network operator. You should
hear a click sound once the
SIM is completely inserted.

Attach both of the included
antennas; both antennas must
be installed for proper operation.

While gripping the metal connector
section with your thumb and
forenger, and tighten until secure.
Do not tighten the antenna by
holding any part of the plastic
antenna housing.

Connect the power supply unit,
or if doing a site survey, attach
the temporary battery pack, and
follow the instructions in the
“ Site Survey ” section.

SIM Card

OR

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