Intercel Ultra eSAM User Manual
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USER
MANUAL
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Intercel Pty Ltd.
Address
33 Glenvale Crescent, Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia
Website
https://www.intercel.com.au
Email
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Phone
+61 3 9239 2000
Fax Number
+61 3 9561 2614
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Contact Information 2
Customer Support 2
Contact Us 2
Table of Contents 3
Table of Figures 5
Copyright and Permissions 6
Copyright © Intercel Pty Ltd. 2018. All rights reserved. 6
Trademarks and Permissions 6
Disclaimer 6
Section 1 - Introduction 7
1.1 - Overview 7
1.2 – Revision History 7
1.3 - Targeted Audience 7
1.4 - Notation 7
1.5 - Prerequisites 8
1.6 - Caution 8
Section 2 - Product Introduction 9
2.1 - Overview 9
2.2 - Package Content 9
2.3 - Specification 10
2.4 - Physical Dimensions and Indicators 11
2.4.1 - Physical Dimensions 11
2.4.2 - Front Panel 12
2.4.3 - Rear Panel 13
Section 3 - Configuration 14
3.1 - Basic Configuration 15
3.1.1 - Login 15
3.2 - Status 16
3.2.1 - Status - Basic Information 16
3.2.2 - Status - LAN 17
3.2.3 - Status - WLAN 18
3.2.4 - Status – Modem 19
3.2.5 - Status - Routing Table 20
3.3 - Network Configurations 21
3.3.1 - Network - LAN 21
3.3.2 - Network - Modem 22
3.3.3 - Network - Parameter Select 24
3.3.4 - Network - Network Type 26
3.3.5 - Network - DHCP Server 27
3.4 - Application Program Configuration 29
3.4.1 - Applications - ICMP check 29
3.4.2 - Applications - DDNS Configuration 30
3.4.3 - Applications - DTU Configuration 32
3.4.4 - Applications - MODBUS Configuration 35
3.4.5 - Applications - DIDO Configuration 37
3.4.6 - Applications - GPS Configuration 40
3.4.7 - Applications - SNMP Configuration 41
3.4.8 - Applications - M2M Configuration 42
3.4.9 - Applications - Timing Configuration 43
3.5 - VPN Configuration 44
3.5.1 - VPN - VPDN Configuration 44
3.5.2 - VPN - Tunnel Configuration 46
3.5.3 - VPN - IPSec Configuration 47
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3.5.4 - VPN - Open VPN Configuration 51
3.6 - Forward Configuration 52
3.6.1 - Forward – NAT 52
3.6.2 - Forward - Routing 55
3.7 -QoS 57
3.8 - Dynamic Routing 58
3.9 - Security 60
3.9.1 - Security - IP Filter 60
3.9.2- Security - Domain Filter 62
3.9.3 - Security - MAC Filter 63
3.9.4 - Remote access 64
3.10 - System Configuration 65
3.10.1 - Local Log 65
3.10.2 - Remote Log 66
3.10.3 - Clock 67
3.10.4 - Account 68
3.10.5 - Network Test 69
3.10.6 – Files 70
3.11 - Reset Button Function 76
Section 4 - Typical Applications 77
4.1 - ICMP Detection Function Application 77
4.2 - DTU Function Applications 77
4.3 - Parameter Select 78
4.4 - VPN 78
4.5 - Timing Task 79
Section 5 - FAQ 80
5.1 - Hardware Issues 80
5.1.1 - All LED’s Blank 80
5.1.2 - SIM Slot 80
5.1.3 - Ethernet Connection 80
5.2 - Dialing Issues 81
5.2.1 - Dial Discontinue 81
5.2.2 - No Signal 81
5.2.3 - Cannot find SIM/USIM/UIM card 81
5.2.4 - Poor Signal 82
5.3 - VPN Problem 83
5.3.1 - VPDN cannot connect 83
5.3.2 - VPN cannot communicate 83
5.3.3 - Router can communicate but subnet cannot 83
5.4 – System Backup & Upgrade Issues 84
5.4.1 - Updating firmware failure 84
5.4.2 - Backup Setting problem 84
5.4.3 - Updating Patch Failure 84
5.4.4 - CFE Updating Failure 85
5.4.5 - Update Failure in Web GUI 85
5.4.6 - Forget Router Password 85
Section 6 - Abbreviations 86
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Figure 1 3.1.1 Login .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 2 3.2.1 Status – Basic Information.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3 3.2.2 Status - LAN ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4 3.2.3 Status - WLAN ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 5 3.2.4 Status – Modem 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 6 3.2.3 Status - Modem .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7 3.3.3 Network - Parameter Select 1 .................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 8 3.3.3 Network - Parameter Select 2 .................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 9 3.3.4 Network - Network Type ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 10 3.3.5 Network - DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 11 3.4.1 Applications - ICMP Check 1 .................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 12 3.4.1 Applications - ICMP Check 2 .................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 13 3.4.2 Applications - DDNS Configuration 1 ....................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 14 3.4.3 Applications - DTU Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 15 3.4.4 Applications - MODBUS Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 16 3.4.6 Applications - GPS Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 17 3.4.7 Applications - M2M Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 42
Figure 18 3.4.9 Applications - Timing Configuration 1 ....................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 19 3.4.9 Applications - Timing Configuration 2 ....................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 20 3.5.1 VPN - VPDN Configuration 1 .................................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 21 3.5.1 VPN - VPDN Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 22 3.5.2 VPN - Tunnel Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 23 3.5.3 VPN - IPSec Configuration 1 .................................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 24 3.5.3 VPN - IPSec Configuration 2 .................................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 25 3.5.3 VPN - IPSec Configuration 3 .................................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 26 3.5.3 VPN - IPSec Configuration 4 .................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 27 3.5.4 VPN - Open VPN Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 28 3.6.1 Forward Configuration 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 29 3.6.1 Forward Configuration 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 30 3.6.1 SNAT Configuration rule .......................................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 31 3.6.1 MSAQ 2 .................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 32 3.6.2 Forward - Routing ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 33 3.9.1 Security - IP Filter 1 .................................................................................................................................................. 60
Figure 34 3.9.1 Security - IP Filter 2 .................................................................................................................................................. 61
Figure 35 3.9.2 Security - IP Filter 3 .................................................................................................................................................. 61
Figure 36 3.9.2 Security - Domain Filter 1 ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 37 3.9.2 Security - Domain Filter 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 38 3.9.3 Security - MAC Filter ................................................................................................................................................ 63
Figure 39 3.9.4 Security - MAC Filter ................................................................................................................................................ 64
Figure 40 3.10.1 Local Log ................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Figure 41 3.10.2 Remote Log ............................................................................................................................................................ 66
Figure 42 3.10.3 Clock ...................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Figure 43 3.10.4 Account .................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Figure 44 3.10.5 Network Test .......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Figure 45 3.10.6 Firmware setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 70
Figure 46 3.10.6.2 CFE mode Upgrading .......................................................................................................................................... 71
Figure 47 3.10.6.2 CFE mode Upgrading 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 71
Figure 48 3.10.6.3 USB Upgrade ...................................................................................................................................................... 72
Figure 49 3.10.6.4 Backup Setting .................................................................................................................................................... 73
Figure 50 3.10.6.5 Factory setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 51 3.10.6.6 Patch Operation function ..................................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 52 3.10.6.7 Reboot/Refresh ................................................................................................................................................... 75
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the whole or part of this user manual by any means, without written permission from Intercel Pty Ltd.
Intercel, Intercel logo, and Ultra eSAM are the trademarks of Intercel Pty Ltd. All other trademarks and logos
mentioned in this document are the property of their respective holder. Intercel Pty Ltd does not own the rights to
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The contents of this document are subject to change without notice, due to continued progress in methodology, design
and manufacturing. Intercel shall have no liability for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this
document.
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Ultra eSAM is a data communication terminal built on the mobile communication network and independently
developed by Intercel. The product is based on 3G/4G wireless communication technology. It uses a high
performance 32-bit embedded operating system and has a robust industrial design. It can provide high-performance
3G/4G communication speed by accessing the 3G/4G network via the embedded 4G module. It is widely used in
various industries such as telecommunication, finance, information media, electric power, transportation, onboard
devices and environmental protection. This manual provides information related to the installation, operation and
application of Ultra eSAM device.
If you find the product damaged or malfunctioning, please contact technical support for service through email at
https://www.intercel.com.au/contact/.
For product updates, manual revisions, or software upgrades, please visit our website at https://www.intercel.com.au/.
This document is targeted towards:
• R&D Engineers
• Technical Support Engineers
• End Users
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows:
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avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss or
performance degradation.
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Revision
Date
Description
1.0
April 20, 2018
Initial revision.
TABLE 1 REVISION
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Before continuing with the installation of your Ultra eSAM, please make sure that you have the following:
1. A device with a working Ethernet network adapter.
2. A web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
3. A flathead screwdriver, if using RS232 or GPIO port via terminal block and a Philips head screwdriver to
mount a din-rail clip on the router.
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may
be delayed, corrupted (i.e. have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or loss of data are rare when
wireless devices are used in a conventional manner on a well-constructed network, the router should not be used in
situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party,
including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Intercel accepts no responsibility for damages of
any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the router, or for a failure of the router to
transmit or receive such data.
The router generates radio frequency (RF) power. When using the router, care must be taken on safety issues
related to RF interference as well as regulations of RF equipment.
Do not use your router in places where using cellular products are prohibited.
Be sure that the router will not be interfering with nearby equipment, such as pacemakers or medical
equipment. The antenna of the router should be away from computers, office equipment, home appliances etc
An external antenna must be connected to the router for proper operation. Only use approved antenna with
the router. Please contact Intercel for an approved antenna.
Always keep the antenna with a minimum safety distance of 25 cm or more from the human body. Do not put
the antenna inside any metallic box, container etc.
Check for any regulation or law authorizing the use of cellular devices in a vehicle in your country before
installing the router in a vehicle.
Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel. Consult your vehicle distributor for any possible
interference between electronic parts and the router.
The router should be connected to the vehicle’s supply system using a fuse-protected terminal in the vehicle’s
fuse box.
Do not expose the router to extreme conditions such as high humidity/rain, high temperature, direct sunlight,
caustic/harsh chemicals, dust or water.
Do not try to disassemble or modify the router.
Do not drop, hit or shake the router. Do not use the router under extreme vibrating conditions.
Do not pull the antenna or power supply cable. Attach/detach by holding the connector. .
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the product label.
Do not operate this product near/under water.
Do not place or operate this product near or over a radiator or heat register.
Do not expose this product to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
This product should not be carried by hand during operation.
This product should work in a good ventilation environment. Insufficient airflow may harm the product.
Unplug the product from the power supply when cleaning or assembly changing.
IIf a problem occurs, please contact Intercel technical support.
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Ultra eSAM is a robust 4G Router for Industrial M2M/IoT applications. It has 1 LAN and 1 LAN/WAN to provide realtime data connectivity, even in harsh environments. Ultra eSAM provides a secure, reliable connection to industrial
machines on third-party sites or remote locations. The device incorporates flexible mounting options, wide input
voltage range and a wide operating temperature range. Ultra eSAM also allows remote system monitoring, remote
diagnostics, remote configuration and firmware updates over the air. Featuring Ethernet, Serial (RS232/422/485), and
USB 2.0 connectivity, the Ultra eSAM router can interface with a diverse range of equipment used in a wide variety of
vertical applications. Ultra eSAM also features built-in GPS and input & output ports, making it ideal for a broad range
of industrial applications. It supports Modbus data transmission, IO, SMS alarm and M2M cloud platform alarm,
amongst other features.
Intercel Ultra eSAM router assembly kit consists of the following items:
1 x Ultra eSAM Router
2 x Cellular Antennas
1 x Wi-Fi Antenna
1 x GPS Antenna
1 x 5-PIN Terminal Block
1 x Ethernet Cable
1 x Din-Rail Clip
2 x Phillips-head Screw for Din-Rail Clip
1 x 12 VDC Power Supply
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CPU & STORAGE
• Powerful 580Mhz CPU
• 1Gb DDR2 SDRAM
• 128Mb Flash memory
ETHERNET INTERFACE
• 1 x LAN (10/100Mbps)
• 1 x LAN (10/100Mbps) / WAN Support (ADSL) PPPoE,
Static IP, DHCP client
• IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standard
• 1.5KV magnetic isolation protection
ANTENNA CONNECTORS
• 2 x SMA-K connectors for 3G/4G
• 1 x SMA-K connector for 2.4G wireless LAN
• 1 x SMA-K connector for GPS
USB PORT
• 1 x USB Type A
• USB 2.0 standard
SERIAL PORT
• 1 x RS232/RS485/RS422 interface
• Serial via terminal block with RX, TX, and GND
• 15KV ESD protection
I/O PORT
• 2 X I/O interfaces
• GPIO via terminal block
SYSTEM
• Reset Button
• LED indicators for Power, Network connectivity, Network
Signal and Wi-Fi
• 1 x Standard SIM/R-UIM with push-Button-to-release
Lockable Tray and 15KV ESD protection
WI-FI
• IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard
• 300Mbps data speed
• 2.412 - 2.485 GHz frequency band support
• AP, Client, Bridge mode
• WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption
NETWORK & ROUTING
• Static, Policy route
• Port Forwarding
• RIP (V1/v2)/OSPF/BGP route
• Dynamic DNS
FIREWALL & FILTER
• IP packet/Domain/MAC filter
• SNAT
• DNAT
• DMZ
VPN
• IPSec
• PPTP/L2TP client
• GRE/IPIP
• DMVPN
• OpenVPN
DEVICE MANAGEMENT
• Local or Remote Web Browser HTTP
• CLI/Telnet command line
• Intercel’s Remote Cloud Management Platform
• SSH
REMOTE CLOUD MANAGEMENT
• View Online/Offline status of a device
• Remote terminal management and maintenance
• Check the status of internet data consumed at a specific
date
• Device location via GPS
• Debug remotely
• Flow statics and data analysis
POWER SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION
• 1 x 4-pin Micro fit connector
• Wide range 9 - 30 VDC input voltage
• Power Consumption:
Idle: 40mA@+12VDC
Communications: 240mA@+12VDC
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Diagram 1 – Physical Dimension
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Ultra eSAM Router
(Without External Antennas Attached)
Length
112.4 mm
Width
98 mm
Height
29.7 mm
TABLE 2 1.4 DIMENSIONS
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Diagram 2 - Front Panel
Below is the list of front panel interfaces:
• 4 x antenna interfaces (SMA-K female connector)
• 1 x SIM card slot (1.8V/3.0V)
• 1 x RESET button
• 1 x USB Connection
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Diagram 3 – Rear Panel
Below is the list of rear panel interfaces:
• 1 x 5-PIN terminal block interface (RS232 serial port & GPIO)
• 2 x LAN interfaces
• 1 x 4-Pin micro fit power interface
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Ultra eSAM can be configured via a web interface. You will need to connect your computer to the Ultra eSAM using an
Ethernet cable to access this interface.
The Web interface can be accessed using your web browser at IP address 192.168.8.1
To connect your computer to the Ultra eSAM, you must ensure that your Computer is assigned a valid IP address.
This IP Address must be assigned either:
Automatically from the Ultra eSAM modem (DHCP), or
Manually, by setting the IP address to 192.168.8.X where X is from 2 to 253.
Suggested Web Browser for the configuration of the Ultra eSAM are either Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, or Mozilla
Firefox 22.0 or later.
Open a web browser, power on the module, wait until the IP address of the PC is connected to the Ultra eSAM
modem. Now, type in the address bar 192.168.8.1, which is the default IP address of the modem. You will be
forwarded to the login page for entering Username and Password. By default, the Username and Password are both
"admin". They should be changed through the web interface later.
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To access the eSAM Configuration, open your web browser and go to the link “http://192.168.8.1/”. The default
Username and Password should be “admin”.
FIGURE 1 3.1.1 LOGIN
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Status provides basic information such as network status and settings of the Ultra eSAM.
Login to the web interface of Ultra eSAM.
Click “Status > Basic information”. The “Basic Information” tab will automatically appear.
FIGURE 2 3.2.1 STATUS – BASIC INFORMATION
PARAMETER
DETAILS
Router SN
Router Serial, No information
Hardware version
Router hardware version
information
Software version
OS and application software
information
TABLE 3 3.2.1 STATUS - BASIC INFORMATION
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Click “Status > LAN” to open “LAN” tab.
FIGURE 3 3.2.2 STATUS - LAN
PARAMETER
DETAILS
LAN status
LAN connectivity – either
Enabled or Disabled
IP address
Show the IP address
Subnet Mask
Displays Subnet mask
MAC address
Shows the mac address of the
router
TABLE 4 STATUS - LAN
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Status of WLAN will show If you are connected via Wi-Fi or not, as well as some details on your Wi-Fi status.
Click the “Status > WLAN" to open “WLAN” tab.
PARAMETER
DETAILS
Work Mode
Shows the WLAN mode:
AP/Station/Repeater
SSID
Displays identification of AP
AP Isolation
Displays the AP Isolation
Channel
Displays AP working channel
Network Mode
The network mode is used by the
current AP.
MAC Address
The physical address of a device.
IP Address
The IP address of the WLAN client.
MAC Address
The physical address of the WLAN
client.
TABLE 6 3.2.5 STATUS - WLAN
FIGURE 4 3.2.3 STATUS - WLAN
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Click “Status > Modem” to open “Modem” tab.
FIGURE 5 3.2.4 STATUS – MODEM 2
PARAMETER
DETAILS
Modem Select
Displays the modem name
Up Time
Displays the uptime of the Modem
Modem Status
Displays router’s mobile connectivity
Network type
Type of the current network.
Signal
Signal Strength of the mobile network
Range: 1-31
IP Address
Displays the external network IP
address assigned by mobile network
DNS
Displays DNS assigned by mobile
network
SIM Status
Status of the current SIM
FIGURE 6 3.2.3 STATUS - MODEM
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Click ‘Status’ > ‘Routing Table’ to open “Routing Table” tab.
FIGURE 6 3.2.5 STATUS – MODEM 1
PARAMETER
DETAILS
Network
IP address the router can reach
Subnet Mask
IP network the router can reach. It is used
together with “Network”
Gateway
Next hop IP address which the router will
reach
Interface
Interface from router to gateway
Metric
Route No which the router reaches
destination IP
Priority
Priority the router select route
TABLE 7 3.2.4 STATUS - ROUTING TABLE
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You can set the parameters of LAN.
1. Single click “Network > LAN”. The “LAN” tab will automatically appear.
2. Enter desired LAN parameters.
3. Single click “Save”, to save settings.
4. After changing the LAN IP, if the web page doesn’t respond anymore, please makes sure your PC address is on
the same network segment. You can set a new IP on your PC to ensure that.
FIGURE 8 3.3.2 NETWORK – MODEM
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Ultra eSAM functions as a modem allowing other devices to connect to the internet via the Mobile Network. The
Modem screen displays the configuration used by the Ultra eSAM to connect to the 3G/4G network.
1. Single click “Network > Modem”.
2. Single click “add”, and it will display the following page.
FIGURE 10 3.3.2 NETWORK - MODEM 2
FIGURE 9 3.3.2 NETWORK – MODEM
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3. Single click “Display” button for Advanced Settings, and the following page will open
4. Input required settings.
5. Single click “Save”, to save settings”.
FIGURE 12 3.3.2 NETWORK - MODEM 4
FIGURE 11 3.3.4 NETWORK - MODEM 3
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Ultra eSAM’s ‘Parameter Select’ function is used as a multi-function switch and could function as a VPN parameter
switch, SIM parameter switch, or multi-server switch.
1. Single click “Network > Parameter Select”.
2. Add, modify, delete, enable and disable the parameter select rule.
3. Single Click “Add” to get to the following page.
FIGURE 13 3.3.3 NETWORK - PARAMETER SELECT 1
FIGURE 14 3.3.3 NETWORK - PARAMETER SELECT 2
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4. Input required settings from the table below:
PARAMETER
DETAILS
OPERATION
Status
If ‘Enabled’ only one rule runs
at a time. If it fails when
checked, the next rule starts
running
For status ‘Disabled’ rule: All
related interfaces also become
disabled.
Enable
Disable
Basic Settings
Rule name
Name value decides running
order
Value area ： [0,9]
Interval/Retry Times
Check interval and retry time, if
all checks fail, it will switch to
the next rule
Value area ：1～512
Units: seconds/time
Default: 60/3
Running timeout
Not available for rule 0
This parameter restricts
current rule, when timeout
occurs, it switches to rule 0. If
rule 0 is not set, it switches to
the next rule.
Value area ：1～65535
Units: seconds
Select an interface to check
Interface name
Sets related modem interface
Dropdown List
Check method
If ‘State’ is selected, router will
check link state
If ‘ICMP’ is selected, router will
ping the ICMP IP address to
check if the internet is avalible
Dropdown List
state
ICMP
TABLE 5 3.3.3 PARAMETER SELECT
5. Click on ‘Save’ to save the settings.
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1. Single click “Network > Connection type”.
FIGURE 15 3.3.4 NETWORK - NETWORK TYPE
2. Input required settings.
PARAMETER
DETAILS
OPERATION
Default route
Default route
Dropdown List:
modem
eth0
eth1
DNS type
If Interface is selected, it will
determine DNS automatically
Dropdown List
interface
custom
DNS1/DNS2
Manually sets DNS
Example: 8.8.8.8
Interface name
Router will get DNS address
from this interface
Dropdown List
modem
eth0
TABLE 6 3.3.4 NETWORK - NETWORK TYPE
3. Single click “Save”, to save settings.
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a LAN protocol which enables the router to assign IP Addresses to its
Clients automatically. This removes the requirement to assign IP Addresses to each device manually.
FIGURE 16 3.3.5 NETWORK - DHCP SERVER
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