Part Number PMD-00019
E220 Series
Cellular Router
Quick Start Guide
Revision A October 2019
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Table of Contents
1. E220 Series Models ....................................................................................... 5
2. Setup ................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Prerequisite .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. Available Accessories ....................................................................................................... 7
3. Lantronix Router Overview ....................................................................... 8
3.1. LAN Panel Details ............................................................................................................... 8
3.2. WAN Panel Details ........................................................................................................... 10
4. Connecting Lantronix Router ................................................................. 13
4.1. To Connect the Lantronix Router ............................................................................... 13
5. Software Configuration ............................................................................. 16
5.1. To Configure Router Software .................................................................................... 16
6. Conformity ...................................................................................................... 19
6.1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement ......... 19
6.2. FCC RF Exposure statement ........................................................................................ 20
6.3. ISED Notice ........................................................................................................................ 20
6.4. ISED RF Exposure Information ................................................................................... 21
7. Appendix .......................................................................................................... 22
7.1. Pin Power Cable Schematic .......................................................................................... 22
7.2. Power over Ethernet ....................................................................................................... 23
7.3. RS485 wiring diagram ................................................................................................... 24
7.4. Certified antenna ............................................................................................................. 25
7.5. Selection of ant en n a ....................................................................................................... 25
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E220 Series Models
1. E220 Series Models
Table 1: E220 Series compatible models
Product
name
Territories / Operators Bands
Fallback
mode
Bands Cellular Type
E224 EMEA 3/8/20 2G 3/8 LTE cat. 1
E224 AT&T, T-Mobile 2/4/12 None N/A LTE cat. 1
E225 Lite EMEA. Asia 1/8 2G 3/8 3G [1]
E225 Lite World
1/2/5/6/8/
19
2G
2/3/5/
8
3G [1]
E225 EMEA, Asia 1/8 2G 3/8 3G [1]
E225 Worldwide
1/2/5/6/8/
19
2G
2/3/5/
8
3G [1]
E228 Verizon Wireless 4/13 None N/A LTE cat. 4
E228 AT&T, Rogers
2/4/5/13/1
7
3G [2] 2/5 LTE cat. 4
E228 Telstra, Spark 3/7/28 None N/A LTE cat. 4
E228 NTT Docomo 1/19/21 None N/A LTE cat. 4
E228 Korea, Thailand, Brazil, etc. 1/3/5/7 None N/A LTE cat. 4
[1] 7.2Mbps downlink; 5.76Mbps uplink; [2] 43.2Mbps downlink; 5.76Mbps uplink
Figure 1: E220 Series: High-speed 3G or LTE router
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Setup
2. Setup
2.1. Prerequisite
2.1.1. Before installing your E220 Series router, verify you have the following:
• Router Hardware with:
o Active sim card
o Ethernet cable
o Wi-Fi and cellular antennas
• Computer equipped with:
o Windows, Mac or Linux operating system.
o Ethernet port or Wi-Fi connectivity and Internet service
o Web browser such as Internet Explorer 8+ or Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
or Safari to access the Lantronix Web Admin Console
o DHCP set to enable.
2.1.2. To enable DHCP, do the following:
• From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center and then
select the existing connection.
• The Network Connection Status dialog box appears. Click Properties > double click
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
• The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box appears. Under
the tab General, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically.
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Setup
2.2. Available Accessories
Table 2: The following accessories are available for purchase:
Item Description
Power Supply / Cable
ACC-CA30 2-pin Micro-Fit 3.0 (M) to stripped wire with 2.5 A fused, 1-metre long cable
ACC-PS20 2-pin Molex 1.2A power adapter with Euro plug 2-pin - Europe
ACC-PS21 2-pin Molex 1.2A power adapter with NEMA 2-pin plug - America
ACC-PS22 2-pin Molex 1.2A power adapter with AS3112 3-pin plug – Australia / NZ
ACC-PS23 2-pin Molex 1.2A power adapter with BS1363 3-pin plug - UK
Wi-Fi Antenna
ACC-A21 5-band 2.4 / 5.8GHz dipole antenna, hinged RP-SMA (M)
Cellular / GPS Antenna
ACC-A11 or ACC-A17A
5-band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100MHz magnetic mount antenna, 3meter cable, SMA (M)
ACC-A03 GPS 1575.42MHz Magnetic mount antenna, 3-meter cable, SMA (M)
ACC-A22
Ultra-wide-band 698-960 / 1575.42 / 1710-2700MHz L-shaped antenna,
hinged, SMA (M)
Miscellaneous
ACC-DIN Metal DIN Rail clip
ACC-CA29 RJ45(M) to RJ45(M)-cable length=1000mm
For a full list of E220 router accessories, refer to the E220 product page, Order Now tab:
https://www.lantronix.com/products/e220-series-router/#tab-order-now
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Lantronix Router Overview
3. Lantronix Router Overview
3.1. LAN Panel Details
Figure 2: Lantronix Router LAN Panel
• Yellow - Wi-Fi Connector: RP-SMA antenna connector
• Orange - Reset Button: When pushed for 3 seconds the device will reset to default settings.
• Green - DC Power Supply: 2-pin Micro-fit 3.0 connector. Black (left) negative red (right)
positive.
• Blue - Ethernet port (LAN): Ethernet cable connects to LAN
• Red - RS-485 & Digital input/output ports (see figure 3 next page):
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Lantronix Router Overview
Figure 3: Lantronix Router LAN Panel I/O connector
• Red - Top slots are release pins for bottom ports.
• Blue - RS-485
o Full-duplex:
B: Rx –
A: Rx +
G: Common Ground
Y: Tx +
Z: Tx –
o Half-duplex
A&Y: DATA +
B&Z: DATA –
G: Common Ground
• Green - DIO Ports configurable as input or output, 20 AWG (recommended).
o Input detection: 5V, max. 48V
o Output: Open collector, max. current 200mA
• Yellow - Ground for both DIOs
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Lantronix Router Overview
3.2. WAN Panel Details
Figure 4: Lantronix Router WAN Panel
• Blue - Ethernet port: Can switch from WAN to LAN
o Supports PoE (Power over Ethernet): PoE wired Ethernet LANs allow the electrical
current necessary for the operation to be carried by the data cable rather than
carried by power cords thus removing the needs for an external power supply.
• Green – Mini SIM slot (2FF)
• Orange – GPS / Diversity SMA Antenna Connector: Female (GPS only on LTE version)
• Yellow - Cellular SMA Antenna Connector: Female
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Lantronix Router Overview
3.2.1. Front Panel Details
Figure 5: Front Panel
The top panel of Lantronix’s E220 Series features 6 LEDs on the front to indicate critical system
information.
Table 3: LED States and Description
Name Color and State Description
OFF Wi-Fi network is inactive
WI-FI
Blue Flashing Wi-Fi network connection traffic
Blue ON Wi-Fi network is up and activate
OFF Cellular data service is not connected
Activity
Amber ON Cellular data service is connected
OFF Device is not registered on a cellular network
Network
Amber Flashing Registered on roaming cellular network
Amber ON Registered on home cellular network
OFF No signal (CSQ=0 to 5, 97, 98, 99)
Signal
Amber ON Strong signal (CSQ > 12)
Amber Flashing Weak signal (CSQ > 6 to 12)
OFF Power off
Power
Green ON Power on
OFF No alert, device is running smoothly
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Lantronix Router Overview
Name Color and State Description
Red Flashing Software fault (crash, issues)
Alert
Red ON
Hardware fault (high temperature, problem with module or
SIM card)
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Connecting Lantronix Router
4. Connecting Lantronix Router
4.1. To Connect the Lantronix Router
4.1.1. Insert the SIM card in the router as shown below.
Figure 6: Inserting the SIM card in the Lantronix router
4.1.2. Connect the antenna to the main connector of the E220.
IMPORTANT: Verify the antenna is tightly secured.
4.1.3. Connect the Diversity antenna to the Diversity connector.
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Connecting Lantronix Router
Figure 7: Connecting the Wi-Fi & cellular antenna on Lantronix router:
4.1.4. If the Lantronix Router package includes dual antenna’; connect the Diversity Antenna
to the Diversity Connector.
NOTE: Dual antenna provides RF diversification, which allows for improved signal
strength and thus better performance for both Wi-Fi and cellular,
Certain circumstances and environments may require the use of specific
type of antenna or one mounted in a different location. In such case,
Lantronix has many antenna options to choose from, please contact
Lantronix Technical Support at
Table 4: E220 series models and auxiliary antennas:
http://ltxfaq.custhelp.com/.
Main Model Auxiliary Comment
E225 Lite N/A
Please ensure that the antenna used is
E224 Lite Cellular only
suitable for the cellular frequencies in
use, for both main and auxiliary
connectors
Cellular only
E225 GPS only
Please ensure that the antenna used is
E224
E228
2-mode GPS
and cellular
suitable for the cellular frequencies in
use, for both main and auxiliary
connectors
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Connecting Lantronix Router
4.1.5. Connect the router LAN port with the computer LAN port.
Figure 8: Connecting the router and computer LAN port
4.1.6. Connect the AC power to the DC in connector, then connect the Micro-Fit connector to
the power input, located on the LAN-side panel of the Lantronix Router.
Plug the AC cord into a standard AC receptacle as shown below.
The power LED will light when power is applied.
Figure 9: Connecting the AC power connector
4.1.7. An alternate option is to power the Lantronix Router over Ethernet port as the WAN
port supports PoE (Power over Ethernet).
NOTE: Please refer to the section Power over Ethernet on Appendix 23 for
connections example.
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Software Configuration
5. Software Configuration
5.1. To Configure Router Software
5.1.1. On the computer, open a Web browser and then enter the Lantronix routers LAN IP
address. A login dialog window displays.
NOTE: Username and Password are case sensitive.
Figure 10: Login Dialog Box
Table 5: Web Admin Page
Parameters Details
IP Address (LAN) 192.168.1.1
Username admin
Password admin
Table 6: Wi-Fi enabled, with WPA/WPA2 TKIP key
Parameter Details
SSID Maestro
WPA Key W1rele$$
5.1.2. Click Next on the Quick Start Network Configuration Page (figure 11).
1.1.1.1 Configure the network parameters for LAN, WAN, Cellular and Wi-Fi.
1.1.1.2 Alternately, go to Management Settings, import and load predefined settings
file.
1.1.1.3 Click Save & Apply to set the configuration.
NOTE: Default WAN, LAN and cellular connection settings:
1.1.1.4 WAN connection – Automatic (DHCP – Automatic IP address lookup).
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Software Configuration
1.1.1.5 Active DHCP with starting IP address: 192.168.1.100 with poll off 100 clients.
1.1.1.6 WAN as automatic IP, with Cellular backup.
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Software Configuration
1.1.1.7 Cellular default APN is “internet”
Figure 11: Quick Start Network Configuration Page
Table 7: Quick Start Network Configuration Page
Screen Element Description
Local Network
Enter the IPv4 Address of LAN interface.
IPv4-Address
The default IPv4 Address is 192.168.1.1
Enter the IPv4 Subnet Mask of LAN interface.
IPv4-Netmask
The default Netmask is 255.255.255.0
IPv4-Gateway Enter the Gateway IPv4 of the Gateway.
WAN
Protocol Select the WAN protocol from the available options:
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Conformity
• Manual
Screen Element Description
• Automatic
• PPPoE
The default WAN protocol is selected as Automatic.
Cellular
Enter the APN provided by the cellular network operator.
APN
Access Point Name (APN) is the name (Web address) of an access point for
LTE data connection. Generally, wireless cellular network operator provides
the APN to their end users.
Enter the PIN of the SIM card.
PIN
SIM card Personal Identification Number (PIN) is used to lock the card,
preventing unauthorized phone calls or access to cellular data.
Username Enter the login name.
Password Enter the password.
Wi-Fi
By default, Wi-Fi interface is enabled every time the Lantronix Router
Enable
reboots. Click and disable the Wi-Fi interface if you do not want to use
them.
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a sequence of characters, which uniquely
SSID
names a wireless local area network (WLAN).
The default SSID is Maestro.
Password The default password is W1rele$$.
6. Conformity
6.1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy.
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Conformity
• It not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. here is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
• If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
o Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
o Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
o Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
o Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
6.2. FCC RF Exposure statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity
to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
6.3. ISED Notice
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d'en
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Conformity
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
IC: 20055-E228F7, 20055-E224LITEF2, 20055-E224LITEF4, 20055-E225LITEF3, 20055-E225F3, 20055E228F2, 20055-E228F5
6.4. ISED RF Exposure Information
This device complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the ISED radio frequency exposure limits, human
proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements de la ISED CNR-102 définies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Afin d'éviter la possibilité de dépasser les limites d'exposition
aux fréquences radio de la ISED CNR-102, la proximité humaine à l'antenne ne doit pas être
inférieure à 20 cm (8 pouces) pendant le fonctionnement normal.
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Appendix
7. Appendix
7.1. Pin Power Cable Schematic
Figure 12:
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Appendix
7.2. Power over Ethernet
Figure 13: PoE
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Appendix
7.3. RS485 wiring diagram
Figure 14: Half Duplex (Left) RS485 Full Duplex (Right)
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Appendix
•
7.4. Certified antenna
Dipole Wi-Fi antenna:
5 dBi high performance antenna
• RP-SMA(M) hinged antenna
• RoHS compliant
• Peak gain: 3.8 dBi @2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
WWAN antenna:
• Dipole 4G swivel blade antenna
• Performance across the LTE frequency bands
• 698-960 / 1710-2170 / 2500-2700 MHz
• Up to 2 dBi gain
• SMA connector
• RoHS compliant product
7.5. Selection of antenna
Selection of Wi-Fi antenna:
• Dipole, Peak Gain < 3.8 dBi @ 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
Selection of antenna type:
• Using the same dipole antenna type as certified module & Modem for FCC as above
or external antenna with length > 20 cm.
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