Digi Transport WR, Transport WR series, Transport WR41-E, Transport WR41-H, Transport WR41-U Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

Disclaimer

Digi International makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or
use of this manual, any software drivers or associated application software provided with
this product and specifically disclaims any expressed or implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

Digi International reserves the right to modify or revise all or part of this document, its
contents, and any products described herein at any time without prior notification and shall
not be responsible for any loss, cost or damage, including consequential damage, caused
by reliance on these materials.

Product disposal instructions

The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment: 2002/96/EC) directive has been
introduced to ensure that electrical/electronic products are recycled using the best
available recovery techniques to minimize the impact on the environment.

This product contains high quality materials and components which can be recycled. At
the end of its life this product MUST NOT be mixed with other commercial waste for
disposal. Check with the terms and conditions of your supplier for disposal information.

Copyright

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copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information and retrieval
systems without written permission of Digi International.

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Safety Notices

1) Please read all instructions before installing and powering the unit. You should keep
these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

2) The Transport WR uses a 5VDC/3A power supply. If the power supply shows signs of
damage or malfunction, you should stop using it immediately, turn off the power and
disconnect the power supply before contacting your supplier for a repair or
replacement.

3) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user‟s authority to operate the equipment. Use only the

accessories, attachments, and power supplies provided by the manufacturer –
connecting non-approved antennas or power supplies may damage the unit, cause
interference or create an electric shock hazard, and will void your warranty.

4) Do not attempt to repair the product. The unit contains no electronic components that
can be serviced or replaced by the user. Any attempt to service or repair the unit by
the user will void the product warranty.

5) Products in the Transport WR family are designed for indoor use only and should be
used in an environment that is suitable for computers and other electronic equipment.

6) Ports that are capable of connecting to other apparatus are defined as SELV ports. To
ensure conformity with IEC60950 ensure that these ports are only connected to ports
of the same type on other apparatus.

Wireless Networks

The Transport WR series routers support both GSM and CDMA networks. GSM networks
support the GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA and HSUPA data transmission standards.
CDMA networks support the 1XRTT and EVDO data transmission standards. Throughout

this manual these networks will be referred to as either GSM, CDMA, or simply „wireless‟

networks.
The type of network supported by each model is summarized in the table below:

Network

Model

GSM

GPRS

GSM

EDGE

WCDMA

UMTS

WCDMA

HSDPA

WCDMA

HSUPA

CDMA

EVDO1xRTT

WR41-E

WR41-H

WR41-U

WR41-C

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Special notes on safety for wireless routers

Digi International products are designed to the highest standards of safety and
international standards compliance for the markets in which they are sold. However,
cellular-based products contain radio devices which require specific consideration. Please
take the time to read and understand the following guidance. Digi International assumes
no liability for an end user‟s failure to comply with these precautions.

Wireless routers incorporate a wireless radio module. Users should
ensure that the antenna(s) is (are) positioned at least 1 meter away from
themselves and other persons in normal operation.

When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on
the use of mobile phones. Do not use the router in areas where
guidelines posted in sensitive areas instruct users to switch off mobile
phones. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.

The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical
equipment and hearing aids can be affected by interference from cellular
terminals such as the wireless routers when placed close to the device. If
in doubt about potential danger, contact the physician or the
manufacturer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly
shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised to keep the wireless router
away from the pacemaker while it is on.

Wireless routers must NOT be operated on aircraft. The operation of
wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with
communications systems. Failure to observe these instructions may lead
to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal
action, or both.

As with any electrical equipment, you should not operate your wireless
router in the presence of flammable gases, fumes or potentially explosive
atmospheres. Radio devices should not be used anywhere that blasting
operations are taking place.

Wireless routers receive and transmit radio frequency energy while
switched on. Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to
TV sets, radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow
any special regulations and always switch off your wireless router
wherever forbidden or when you suspect that it may cause interference
or danger.

SOS IMPORTANT! – Wireless routers operate using radio signals and
cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all possible
conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless
device for life critical communications.

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Preface

This guide describes the installation procedure for the Transport WR family of routers. It is
intended to provide sufficient information for you to be able to connect the unit to your
terminal equipment and power supply. A complete reference guide to the software
features that are available on the product is available separately in PDF format and can be
downloaded from the Digi International website (www.digi.com).

All models in the Transport WR and family feature:

1 x 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
1 x RS232 asynchronous serial port (RJ45 connector) 1 x USB 2.0 host port
2 x SIM sockets (GSM models)
1 x Wireless WAN interface (varies with model)

All models may also be purchased with one of a number of hardware options which are
listed in the section entitled “Optional Features” below.

Package Contents

When you receive the router carefully unpack it and check the contents. These should
include:

Item

System Unit

5V DC 3A power supply

Installation guide

CAT5 STP LAN cable

Antenna for Cellular
(may be sold separately)

If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your supplier. You should also make a
record of any damage that may have occurred during shipping and report it to the carrier.

If you have ordered one of the available hardware options the package will also contain
additional cables/antennas as appropriate.

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1 Introduction

Transport WR series routers are compact IP routers that facilitate the transmission of data
over different types of “cellular” networks depending on the model.

The routers can be configured either by using commands entered at the serial port (much
like a modem), or via the built-in Web interface. We recommend that you use the Web
interface whenever possible.

In addition to many standard LAN and Internet protocols such as PPP, the Transport WR
series products provide a combination of powerful but easy to use configuration,
management and diagnostic tools. This makes them simple and cost-effective solutions for
migrating existing terminal or telemetry equipment, which use wired networks (PSTN,
ISDN, etc.), to wireless operation.

1.1 Front Panel Features

The front panel of the unit incorporates the USB host connector, 10 LED indicators and the
two SIM card-holders as shown in the following illustration:

USB Host Connector

The USB host connector may be used to connect compatible USB 2.0 client devices such
as memory sticks, serial adapters, etc. Note that the total current available to power USB
devices is 0.5A.

Status Indicators

The status indicators operate as follows:

ON

Illuminates steady when power is applied.

LAN

Illuminates steady when there is a network connection to the LAN port
and flashes when data is transmitted or received.

WN

The indicator labelled WN (Wireless Network) flashes to show which
network mode the router is operating in as follows:

Off – no service
1 blink – GPRS mode