Microhard Systems VIP4G, VIP4Gb Operating Manual

Operating Manual

VIP4G / VIP4Gb

LTE Ethernet Bridge/Serial Gateway

Document: VIP4G Operating Manual.v1.6.pdf

FW Version: 1.1.6-r1190-4

December 2015

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Important User Information (continued)

About This Manual

It is assumed that users of the products described herein have either system integration or design experience, as well as an understanding of the fundamentals of radio communications.

Throughout this manual you will encounter not only illustrations (that further elaborate on the accompanying text), but also several symbols which you should be attentive to:

Caution or Warning Usually advises against some action which could result in undesired or detrimental consequences.

Point to Remember

Highlights a key feature, point, or step which is noteworthy. Keeping these in mind will simplify or enhance device usage.

Tip

An idea or suggestion to improve efficiency or enhance usefulness.

Information

Information regarding a particular technology or concept.

Important User Information (continued)

Regulatory Requirements

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 23cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna being used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

WARNING

Pour satisfaire aux exigences de la FCC d'exposition RF pour les appareils mobiles de transmission, une distance de séparation de 23cm ou plus doit être maintenue entre l'antenne de cet appareil et les personnes au cours de fonctionnement du dispositif. Pour assurer le respect, les opérations de plus près que cette distance n'est pas recommandée. L'antenne utilisée pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur.

MAXIMUM EIRP FCC Regulations allow up to 36dBm Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP). Therefore, the sum of the transmitted power (in dBm), the cabling loss and the antenna gain cannot exceed 36dBm.

Réglementation de la FCC permettra à 36dBm Puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (EIRP). Par conséquent, la somme de la puissance transmise (en dBm), la perte de câblage et le gain d'antenne ne peut pas dépasser 36dBm.

EQUIPMENT LABELING / ÉTIQUETAGE DE L'ÉQUIPEMENT This device has been modularly approved. The manufacturer, product name, and FCC and Industry Canada identifiers of this product must appear on the outside label of the end-user equipment.

WARNING

Ce dispositif a été approuvé de façon modulaire. Le fabricant, le nom du produit, et la FCC et de l'Industrie du Canada identifiants de ce produit doit figurer sur l'étiquette à l'extérieur de l'équipement de l'utilisateur final.

SAMPLE LABEL REQUIREMENT / EXIGENCE D'ÉTIQUETTE : VIP4G VIP4Gb

FCCID: PKRNVWE371 / NS9VIP4GABGN20 IC: 3229A-E371 / 3143A-VIP4GABGN20

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Please Note: These are only sample labels; different products contain different identifiers. The actual identifiers should be seen on your devices if applicable. S'il vous plaît noter: Ce sont des exemples d'étiquettes seulement; différents produits contiennent des identifiants différents. Les identifiants réels devrait être vu sur vos périphériques le cas échéant.

FCCID: R17LN930 / NS9VIP4GABGN20 IC: 5131A-LN930 / 3143A-VIP4GABGN20

CSA Class 1 Division 2 Option

CSA Class 1 Division 2 is Available Only on Specifically Marked Units

If marked this for Class 1 Division 2 – then this product is available for use in Class 1, Division 2, in the indicated Groups on the product.

In such a case the following must be met: The transceiver is not acceptable as a stand-alone unit for use in hazardous locations. The

transceiver must be mounted within a separate enclosure, which is suitable for the intended application. Mounting the units within an approved enclosure that is certified for hazardous locations, or is installed within guidelines in accordance with CSA rules and local electrical and fire code, will ensure a safe and compliant installation.

Do not connect or disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

Installation, operation and maintenance of the transceiver should be in accordance with the transceiver’s installation manual, and the National Electrical Code.

Tampering or replacement with non-factory components may adversely affect the safe use of the transceiver in hazardous locations, and may void the approval.

The wall adapters supplied with your transceivers are NOT Class 1 Division 2 approved, and therefore, power must be supplied to the units using the screw-type or locking type connectors supplied from Microhard Systems Inc. and a Class 1 Division 2 power source within your panel.

If you are unsure as to the specific wiring and installation guidelines for Class 1 Division 2 codes, contact CSA International.

Revision History

Revision Description Initials Date

1.0 Initial Release PEH June 2012

1.1 Updated Screen shots, Firewall settings, added VPN settings PEH August 2012

1.2 Updated Network (LAN/WAN), Added SMS, SMS over Serial, GPS over serial, I/O Rules, Accelerometer, GPS, Updated Firewall, Added MultiWAN, Event Reporting, Modbus, NMS Settings, Updated Screen shots, Updated reference numbers for drawings and images, misc formatting. Added IP-Passthrough, Port Forwarding Examples. Based on firmware v1.1.6-r1114.

1.3 Updated to reflect changes made in firmware version v.1.1.6-r1130. Updated Network (LAN/ WAN), Added SMS Alerts, Wireless Virtual Interfaces, AP Isolation, Updated GPS Report, Added GPSGate, Recorder and Load Record, Updated Gateway-Gateway VPN, Added AT Commands (Serial & Telnet), Supported AT Commands. Misc formatting & various corrections. Updated screenshots.

1.31 Added GPS Receiver specs PEH Mar 2013

1.32 Corrected LTE Frequency Band Specs PEH Apr 2013

1.33 Added PoE information PEH Apr 2013

1.34 Added IP67 Enclosure Dimensional Info PEH Apr 2013

1.4 Updated to reflect changes made up to firmware version v.1.1.6-r1172. Added Data Usage Alerts, GPS TAIP, WebSocket, Updated Firewall, Updated Network, Updated WAN, Updated MultiWan, Added Firewall Examples, Updated VPN etc.

1.5 Updated to firmware version v.1.1.6-r1184-14. PEH June 2015

PEH Dec 2012

PEH Mar 2013

PEH Apr 2014

1.6 Updated to firmware version v1.1.6-r1190-4. Added Router menu. Updated AT Commands, Updated AT commands, Removed Mesh, Updated System, Updated Network, Updated Carrier, Updated Wireless, Updated Tools, Updated Screenshots. Misc Corrections & Formatting.

PEH Dec 2015

Table of Contents

1.0 Overview ......................................................................................................... 10

1.1 Performance Features ............................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 11

2.0 QUICK START ................................................................................................. 13

2.1 Installing the SIM Card ............................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Getting Started with Cellular ....................................................................................................... 13

2.3 Getting Started with WiFi............................................................................................................ 17

2.3.1 Setting up WiFi ................................................................................................................ 17

2.3.1 Connecting to WiFi ................................................................................................ .......... 18

3.0 Hardware Features ......................................................................................... 20

3.1 VIP4G ....................................................................................................................................... 20

3.1.1 VIP4G Mechanical Drawings ............................................................................................ 21

3.1.2 VIP4G Connections ......................................................................................................... 22

3.1.2.1 Front ................................................................................................................... 22

3.1.2.2 Rear .................................................................................................................... 23

3.1.3 VIP4G Indicators ............................................................................................................. 25

4.0 Configuration.................................................................................................. 26

4.0 Web User Interface ...................................................................................................... 26

4.0.1 Logon Window................................................................................................................. 27

4.1 System ......................................................................................................................... 28

4.1.1 Summary......................................................................................................................... 28

4.1.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 29

Host Name ...................................................................................................................... 29

Syslog ............................................................................................................................. 30

Date/Time ....................................................................................................................... 31

HTTP Port Settings .......................................................................................................... 32

HTTPS Port Settings ....................................................................................................... 32

4.1.3 Access Control ................................................................................................................ 33

Password Change ........................................................................................................... 33

Users .............................................................................................................................. 34

4.1.4 Services .......................................................................................................................... 35

RSSI LED’s ..................................................................................................................... 35

SSH ................................................................................................................................ 35

Telnet .............................................................................................................................. 36

4.1.5 Power Saving .................................................................................................................. 37

4.1.6 Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 38

Version Information.......................................................................................................... 38

Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................... 38

Reset to Default ............................................................................................................... 39

Backup & Restore Configurations ..................................................................................... 39

4.1.7 Reboot ............................................................................................................................ 40

4.1.8 Logout ............................................................................................................................. 40

4.2 Network ....................................................................................................................... 41

4.2.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 41

4.2.2 LAN ................................................................................................................................ 42

4.2.3 WAN ............................................................................................................................... 47

4.2.4 WIFI ................................................................ ................................................................ 49

4.2.5 Switch ............................................................................................................................. 50

4.2.6 Routes ............................................................................................................................ 52

4.2.7 GRE ................................................................................................................................ 54

4.2.8 PIM-SM ........................................................................................................................... 57

4.2.9 SNMP ............................................................................................................................. 61

4.2.10 sdpServer........................................................................................................................ 64

4.2.11 Local Monitor ................................................................................................................... 65

Table of Contents

4.3 Carrier .......................................................................................................................... 66

4.3.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 66

4.3.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 67

IP-Passthrough ................................................................................................................ 68

APN (Access Point Name) ............................................................................................... 69

4.3.3 Keepalive ........................................................................................................................ 71

4.3.4 Traffic Watchdog ............................................................................................................. 72

4.3.5 Dynamic DNS .................................................................................................................. 73

4.3.6 SMS Config ..................................................................................................................... 74

System SMS Commands ................................................................................................. 74

System SMS Alerts .......................................................................................................... 75

4.3.7 SMS ................................................................................................................................ 77

4.3.8 Data Usage Alerts ........................................................................................................... 78

4.4 Wireless ....................................................................................................................... 81

4.4.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 81

4.4.2 Radio1 ............................................................................................................................ 82

Radio Phy Configuration ................................................................................................ .. 82

802.11 Mode ................................................................................................ ................... 82

Channel Frequency ......................................................................................................... 83

Radio Virtual Interface ................................................................................................ ..... 84

Operating Mode ............................................................................................................... 85

TX Rate........................................................................................................................... 85

TX Power ........................................................................................................................ 86

AP Isolation ..................................................................................................................... 86

SSID ............................................................................................................................... 86

Encryption Type .............................................................................................................. 87

MAC Filter ....................................................................................................................... 87

4.4.3 Hotspot ........................................................................................................................... 88

4.4.4 Netmotion........................................................................................................................ 92

4.4.5 Roam .............................................................................................................................. 93

4.5 Comport ....................................................................................................................... 94

4.5.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 94

4.5.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 95

Data Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 96

IP Protocol Config ................................ ............................................................................ 99

TCP Client.................................................................................................................. 99

TCP Server ................................................................................................................ 99

TCP Client/Server....................................................................................................... 100

UDP Point-to-Point ..................................................................................................... 100

SMTP Client ............................................................................................................... 100

SMS Transparent Mode .............................................................................................. 101

GPS Transparent Mode ................................ .............................................................. 102

4.6 I/O ................................................................................................................................ 103

4.6.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 103

4.6.2 Output ............................................................................................................................. 104

4.6.3 I/O Rules ......................................................................................................................... 104

4.6.4 Accelerometer ................................................................................................................. 106

4.7 GPS .............................................................................................................................. 108

4.7.1 Location .......................................................................................................................... 108

4.7.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 109

4.7.3 GPS Report ..................................................................................................................... 110

4.7.4 GpsGate ......................................................................................................................... 112

4.7.5 Recorder ......................................................................................................................... 115

4.7.6 Load Record.................................................................................................................... 117

4.7.7 TAIP................................................................................................................................ 119

Table of Contents

4.8 Firewall ................................................................................................ ....................... 121

4.8.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 121

4.8.2 General ................................................................ ........................................................... 122

4.8.3 Rules .............................................................................................................................. 124

4.8.4 Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................... 126

DMZ ................................................................................................................................ 126

4.8.5 MAC-IP List ..................................................................................................................... 128

MAC List Configuration .................................................................................................... 128

IP List Configuration ........................................................................................................ 129

4.8.6 Reset Firewall to Defaults ................................................................................................ 130

4.9 Router .......................................................................................................................... 131

4.9.1 RIPV2 ............................................................................................................................. 131

4.9.2 OSPF .............................................................................................................................. 132

4.10 VPN ............................................................................................................................ 132

4.10.1 Summary......................................................................................................................... 132

4.10.2 Gateway to Gateway ................................................................................................ ....... 134

4.10.3 Client to Gateway (L2TP Client) ....................................................................................... 139

4.10.4 VPN Client Access .......................................................................................................... 141

4.10.5 Certificate Management ................................................................................................... 142

4.11 MultiWAN ..................................................................................................................... 143

4.11.1 Status ............................................................................................................................. 143

4.11.2 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 144

4.12 Tools ............................................................................................................................ 146

4.12.1 Discovery ...................................................................................................................... 146

4.12.2 Netflow Reports ............................................................................................................. 147

4.12.3 NMS Settings................................................................................................................. 149

4.12.4 Event Report ................................................................................................................. 153

4.12.4.1 Configuration ................................................................................................... 153

4.12.4.2 Message Structure ........................................................................................... 154

4.12.4.3 Message Payload ............................................................................................. 155

4.12.5 Modbus ................................................................ ......................................................... 156

4.12.5.1 TCP Modbus .................................................................................................... 156

4.12.5.2 COM (Serial) Modbus ....................................................................................... 158

4.12.5.3 Modbus Data Map ............................................................................................ 159

4.12.6 Websocket..................................................................................................................... 160

4.12.7 Site Survey .................................................................................................................... 162

4.12.8 Ping............................................................................................................................... 163

4.12.9 TraceRoute.................................................................................................................... 164

4.12.10 Traffic ........................................................................................................................... 165

5.0 AT Command Line Interface .......................................................................... 166

5.1 AT Command Overview .............................................................................................. 166

5.1.1 Serial Port ..................................................................................................................... 166

5.1.2 Telnet (TCP/IP) .............................................................................................................. 167

5.2 AT Command Syntax .................................................................................................. 168

5.3 Supported AT Commands .......................................................................................... 169

Appendices .......................................................................................................... 191

Appendix A: Serial Interface................................................................................................................ 191

Appendix B: IP-Passthrough Example ................................................................................................. 192

Appendix C: Port Forwarding Example ................................................................................................ 194

Appendix D: Firewall Example ............................................................................................................ 196

Appendix E: VPN Example ................................................................................................................ 198

Appendix F: GRE Example ................................................................................................................. 200

Appendix G: Firmware Recovery Procedure ........................................................................................ 203

Appendix H: Troubleshooting (FAQ) .................................................................................................... 204

1.0 Overview

The VIP4G is a high-performance 4G LTE Cellular Ethernet & Serial Gateway with 802.11 a/ b/g/n WiFi capability, 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 4x Digital I/O, and a fully complimented RS232/485/422 serial port.

The VIP4G utilizes the cellular infrastructure to provide network access to wired and wireless devices anywhere cellular coverage is supported by a cellular carrier. The VIP4G supports up to 100Mbps when connected to a LTE enabled carrier, or global fallback to 3G/Edge networks for areas without 4G LTE.

Providing reliable wireless Ethernet bridge functionality as well gateway service for most equipment types which employ an RS232, RS422, or RS485 interface, the VIP4G can be used in a limitless number and types of applications such as:

 High-speed backbone  IP video surveillance  Voice over IP (VoIP)  Ethernet wireless

extension

 WiFi Hotspot

 Legacy network/device

migration

 SCADA (PLC’s, Modbus,

Hart)

 Facilitating internetwork

wireless communications

1.1 Performance Features

Key performance features of the VIP4G include:

 Fast 4G LTE Link to Wireless Carrier  Up to 100Mbps Downlink / 50 Mbps Uplink  Fast Data Rates to 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi Devices  Digital I/O - 4 Inputs, 4 Outputs  DMZ and Port Forwarding  4 - 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports (WAN/LAN)  Integrated GPS (TCP Server/UDP Reporting)  User interface via local console, telnet, web browser  communicates with virtually all PLCs, RTUs, and serial devices through either

RS232, RS422, or RS485 interface

 Local & remote wireless firmware upgradable  User configurable Firewall with IP/MAC ACL  IP/Sec secure VPN and GRE Tunneling

1.0 Overview

1.2 Specifications

For detailed specifications, please see the specification sheets available on the Microhard website @ http:///www.microhardcorp.com for your specific model.

Electrical/General

Cellular:

Supported Bands:

Data Features:

4G LTE B4/B17 (1700/2100/700 MHz) Global Fallback to: HSPA+/UMTS 850/AWS/1900/2100 MHz GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

4G LTE Up to 100 Mbps downlink Up to 50 Mbps uplink

SIM Card: 1.8 / 3.0 V WiFi: (Order Options) Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz Spread Method: OFDM/QPSK/16QAM/64QAM Data Rates: 802.11 b/g (up to 30dBm) or 802.11 a/b/g/n (up to 20 dBm) TX Power: Adjustable (See above) Data Encryption: WEP, WPA(PSK), WPA2(PSK), WPA+WPA2 (PSK)

(Subject to Export Restrictions) General: Input Voltage: 7 - 30 VDC Power over Ethernet: 802.3af Passive PoE on Ethernet Port Serial Baud Rate: 300bps to 921kbps Ethernet: 10/100/1000 BaseT, Auto - MDI/X, IEEE 802.3 Network Protocols: TCP, UDP, TCP/IP, TFTP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, HTTP,

HTTPS*, SSH*, SNMP, FTP, DNS, Serial over IP Operating Modes: Access Point, Client/Station, Repeater

VIP4G VIP4Gb

LTE FDD (Bands 1-5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20) UMTS | DC-HSPA+ (Bands 1,2,4,5,8) GSM | GPRS | EDGE (Bands 2,3,5,8) 3GPP Protocol Stack Release 9

LTE: DL 100 Mbps, UL 50 Mbps HSPA+: DL 21 Mbps, UL 5.7 Mbps WCDMA: DL/UL 384 kbps EDGE Class 33: DL/UL 236.8 kbps GPRS Class 33: DL/UL 85.6kbps

1.0 Overview

1.2 Specifications (Continued)

Management: Local Serial Console, Telnet, WebUI, SNMP, FTP & Wireless Upgrade

Diagnostics: Status LED’s, RSSI, Ec/No, Temperature, Remote Diagnostics, Watchdog, UDP Reporting

Digital I/O: 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs

GPS:

Navigation Update Rate: Up to 5 Hz Accuracy: Position: 2.5 m CEP SBAS: 2.0 m CEP Acquisition: Cold Starts: 27 seconds Aided Starts: 4 seconds Hot Starts: 1 second Sensitivity: Tracking: -159 dBm Cold Starts: -147 dBm Hot Starts: -156 dBm

Environmental

Operation Temperature: -40oF(-40oC) to 185oF(85oC) Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Mechanical

Dimensions: 5.65” (145mm) X 3.72” (95mm) X 1.20” (30mm)

Weight: Approx. 405 grams Connectors: Antenna: Wi-Fi: 2x RP-SMA Female

Cellular: 2x SMA Female (Main, DIV) GPS: 1x SMA Female (Supports Active & Passive Antennas with LNA) Data: RS232 Data: DE-9 Female RS485: SMT: 6-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 3-794618-6 Mating Connector: 6-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 794617-6 Ethernet : 4x RJ-45 PWR, Misc: Power: SMT: 4-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 3-794618-4 Mating Connector: 4-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 794617-4 Misc: Digital I/O: SMT: 10-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 4-794618-0 Mating Connector: 10-Pin Micro MATE-N-LOK AMP 1-794617-0

IP67 Enclosure (Optional): Dimensions: Approx: 8.4”(213mm) X 7.2”(182mm) X 1.75” (44mm)

Weight: Approx: 1.25 kg

2.0 Quick Start

This QUICK START guide will walk you through the setup and process required to access the WebUI configuration window and to establish a basic wireless connection to your carrier.

Note that the units arrive from the factory with the Local Network setting configured as

‘Static’ (IP Address 192.168.168.1, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0, and Gateway

192.168.168.1), in DHCP server mode. (This is for the LAN Ethernet Adapter on the back of the VIP4G unit.

2.1 Installing the SIM Card

 Before the VIP4G can be used on a cellular network a valid SIM Card for your Wireless

Carrier must be installed. Insert the SIM Card into the slot as shown below.

To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the CFG button for 8 seconds with the VIP4G

powered up. The LED’s

will flash quickly and the IP4G will reboot with factory defaults.

Use the MHS-supplied power adapter or an equivalent power source.

2.2 Getting Started with Cellular

 Connect the Antenna’s to the applicable ANTENNA jack’s of the VIP4G.

WiFi Antenna’s

 Connect the power connector to the power adapter and apply power to the unit, once the

blue CPU LED is on solid, proceed to the next step.

SIM Card Slot

Cellular

Antenna’s

9-30VDC

2.0 Quick Start

 Connect A PC configured for DHCP directly to one of the LAN ETHERNET ports of the

VIP4G, using an Ethernet Cable. If the PC is configured for DHCP it will acquire a IP Address from the VIP4G.

 Open a Browser Window and enter the IP address 192.168.168.1 into the address bar.

The factory default network settings:

IP: 192.168.168.1 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.168.1

 The VIP4G will then ask for a Username and Password. Enter the factory defaults listed

below.

192.168.168.1

The factory default login:

User name: admin Subnet: admin

It is always a good idea to change the default admin login for future security.

The Factory default login:

User name: admin Password: admin

2.0 Quick Start

 Once successfully logged in, the System Summary page will be displayed.

 As seen above under Carrier Status, the SIM card is installed, but an APN has not been

specified. Setting the APN to auto (default) may provide quick network connectivity, but

may not work with some carriers, or with private APN’s. To set or change the APN, click

Auto APN: Introduced in firmware version v1.1.6r1142, the VIP4G will attempt to detect the carrier based on the SIM card installed and cycle through a list of

commonly used APN’s to

provide quick network connectivity.

on the Carrier > Settings tab and enter the APN supplied by your carrier in the APN field. Some carriers may also require a Username and Password.

 Once the APN and any other required information is entered to connect to your carrier,

click on “Submit”. Return to the System > Summary tab.

2.0 Quick Start

 On the Carrier > Status Tab, verify that a WAN IP Address has been assigned by your

carrier. It may take a few minutes, so try refreshing the page if the WAN IP Address doesn’t show up right away. The Activity Status should also show “Connected”.

 If you have set a static IP on your PC, you may need to add the DNS Servers shown in

the Carrier Status Menu to you PC to enable internet access.

 Congratulations! Your VIP4G is successfully connected to your Cellular Carrier. The next

section gives a overview on enabling and setting up the WiFi Wireless features of the mo-

Ensure the default passwords are changed.

Set up appropriate firewall rules to block unwanted incoming data.

dem giving 802.11 devices network access.

 To access devices connected to VIP4G remotely, one or more of the following must be

configured: IP-Passthrough, Port Forwarding, DMZ. Another option would be to set up a VPN.

 Ensure that all default passwords are changed to limit access to the mo-

dem. The admin password can be changed at the System > Access Control menu.

 For best practices and to limit data charges it is critical to properly set

up the firewall. (Especially important for Public Static IP addresses.)

2.0 Quick Start

2.3 Getting Started with WiFi

This Quick Start section walks users through setting up a basic WiFi AP (Access Point). For additional settings and configuration considerations, refer to the appropriate sections in the manual. This walkthrough assumes all setting are in the factory default state.

2.3.1 Setting up WiFi

 Use Section 2.2 Getting Started with Cellular to connect, power up and log in and con-

figure the Carrier in a VIP4G.

 Click on the Wireless > Radio1 Tab to setup the WiFi portion of the VIP4G.

Cell Tower

4G LTE

802.11g/n

In Radio1 Phy Configuration, ensure the mode is set for 802.11NG.

In the Radio1 Virtual Interface, en- sure that the Mode is set for Access Point.

Enter a name for the Wireless Network under SSID. This example uses MyNetwork

(Recommended) Set a password for the WiFi, this example uses MyPassword

Click Submit.

2.0 Quick Start

2.3.2 Connecting to WiFi

 Now that the VIP4G has connection to the Cellular Carrier (See Section 2.2) and the WiFI

has been set up (See Section 2.3), WiFi devices should be able to detect and connect to the VIP4G.

 On a WiFi enabled PC/Device, the SSID of MyNetwork, that was created in the last exam-

ple should be visible. Connect to that SSID and enter the password.

 Once connected the status should change to connected, and network access should be

enabled.

2.0 Quick Start

 The status of the WiFi connection should also be visible in the Wireless > Status tab in

the WebUI as seen below.

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1 VIP4G

The VIP4G is a fully-enclosed unit ready to be interfaced to external devices.

VIP4G Hardware Features Include:

 Standard Connectors for:

 1 WAN Ethernet Ports (RJ45)  3 LAN Ethernet Ports (RJ45)  Data Port (RS232/DB9)  4-Pin: MATE-N-LOK Type Connector for Power  6-Pin: MATE-N-LOK Type Connector for RS485 Data  10-Pin: MATE-N-LOK Type Connector for Digital I/O  Cellular Antenna (SMA Female Antenna Connection x2)  WiFi Antenna (RP-SMA Female Antenna Connection x2)  Built in GPS (SMA Female Antenna Connection)

 Status/Diagnostic LED’s for CPU, POWER, RSSI, RF_ACT, GPS, CELL_ACT

 CFG Button for resetting to factory settings and firmware recovery operations

 Mounting Holes/Tabs

Image 3-1: Front View of VIP4G

Image 3-2: Rear View of VIP4G

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.1 Mechanical Drawings

Drawing 3-1: VIP Top View Dimensions

Drawing 3-2: VIP Front View Dimensions

Drawing 3-3: VIP Rear View Dimensions

Note: All dimension units: Millimeter & Inches (mm/inches)

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.2 Connections

3.1.2.1 Front

On the front of the VIP4G Series are, from left to right:

 WAN port

 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 Connection.  802.3af Passive PoE (WAN port only)

Caution: Using a power supply that does not provide proper voltage may damage the VIP4G unit.

 LAN port

 3x - 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 Connection.

 GPS

 SMA Female

 Digital I/O Connector 10-Pin: (Use AMP MATE-N-LOK PN# 1-794617-0)

 I-4, I-3, I-2, I-1, GND  O-4, O-3, O-2, O-1, GND

 RS485/422 Connector 6-Pin: (Use AMP MATE-N-LOK PN# 794617-6)

 Rx+, Tx+, GND  Rx-, Tx-, GND

 Power Connector 4-Pin: (Use AMP MATE-N-LOK PN# 794617-4)

 PWR, GND  IGN - Ignition signal for Power Saving Mode*

* Power Saving Mode only available on select units, must be specified at time of order or returned to factory for upgrade.

Drawing 3-4: VIP4G Front View

Ethernet RJ45 Connector Pin Number

Source

Voltage

9 - 30 Vdc Data Data Data DC+ DC+ Data DC- DC-

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Table 3-1: WAN PoE Connections

Name

TxB (D+) O

TxA (D-) O RxB (R+) I RxA (R-) I

GND -

PWR + I

Table 3-2: Data RS422/485

Vin Pin Assignment

Input or

Output

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.2.2 Rear

CFG Button

Holding this button for 8 seconds while the VIP4G is powered up and running, will cause the unit to reset and load factory default settings:

IP: 192.168.168.1 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 With these settings a web browser can be used to configure the unit.

Holding this button depressed while powering-up the VIP4G will boot the unit into FLASH FILE SYSTEM RECOVERY mode. The default IP address for system recovery (only - not for normal access to the unit) is static: 192.168.1.39.

Drawing 3-5: VIP4G Rear View

ANTENNA Connectors

The VIP4G uses female SMA antenna connectors for the Cellular and female RP-SMA connectors for the WiFi antennas. Two antenna connections are provided for Wi-Fi, ANT1, and ANT2. Two connectors are also provided for Cellular, MAIN and DIV.

Digital I/0 LED’s

The I-1, I-2, I-3, and I-4 LED’s indicate the status of the input pins on the digital I/O interface. The O-1, O-2, O-3 and O-4 LED’s indicate the current state of the corresponding output relays.

Serial Port

The Serial port can be used for console type configuration (If disabled), or as a data communications port for RS232 Devices.

Default Console Port Settings:

Bits per Second: 115,200 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None

3.0 Hardware Features

Serial Port (Continued)

Pin Name No. Description In/

DCD 1 Data Carrier Detect O RXD 2 Receive Data O TXD 3 Transmit Data I DTR 4 Data Terminal Ready I

SG 5 Signal Ground DSR 6 Data Set Ready O RTS 7 Request To Send I

See Appendix A for a full description of the COM1 RS- 232 interface functions.

Out

CTS 8 Clear To Send O

Table 3-3: COM2 DB9 Pin Assignment

SIM Card

This slot is used to install a SIM card provided by the cellular carrier to enable communication to their cellular network. Ensure the SIM card is installed properly by paying attention to the diagram printed above the SIM card slot.

3.0 Hardware Features

3.1.3 Indicators

CPU (Blue)

ON indicates the CPU is running.

POWER (Red) Illuminates when power is correctly applied to the unit.

RSSI (3 LEDs)

Indicate the received signal strength of the signal to the Cellular carrier. The number of LED’s illuminated

indicate the strength of the signal, with all 3 being illuminated representing a strong signal.

RF-ACT

The RF Activity LED illuminates when there is activity on the WiFi wireless interface.

GPS

Indicates that the GPS module is powered on and ready.

CELL_ACT

The CELL Activity LED illuminates when there is cellular activity.

Drawing 3-6: VIP4G Indicators

4.0 Configuration

4.0 Web User Interface

Image 4-0-1: WebUI

Initial configuration of an VIP4G using the Web User (Browser) Interface (Web UI) method involves the following steps:

 configure a static IP Address on your PC to 192.168.168.10 (or any address on the 192.168.168.X

subnet other than the default IP of 192.168.168.1)

 connect a VIP4G LAN ETHERNET port to PC NIC card using an Ethernet cable

 apply power to the VIP4G and wait approximately 60 seconds for the system to load

 open a web browser and enter the factory default IP address of the unit: 192.168.168.1

 logon window appears; log on using default Username: admin Password: admin

 use the web browser based user interface to configure the VIP4G as required.

 refer to Section 2.0: Quick Start for step by step instructions.

In this section, all aspects of the Web Browser Interface, presented menus, and available configuration options will be discussed.

4.0 Configuration

For security, do not allow the web browser to remember the User Name or Password.

It is advisable to change the login Password. Do not FORGET the new password as it cannot be recovered.

4.0.1 Logon Window

Upon successfully accessing the VIP4G using a Web Browser, the Logon window will appear.

Image 4-0-2: Logon Window

The factory default User Name is: admin The default password is: admin Note that the password is case sensitive. It may be changed (discussed further along in this section), but

once changed, if forgotten, may not be recovered.

When entered, the password appears as ’dots’ as shown in the image below. This display format prohibits

others from viewing the password.

The ‘Remember my password’ checkbox may be selected for purposes of convenience, however it is

recommended to ensure it is deselected - particularly once the unit is deployed in the field - for one primary reason: security.

Image 4-0-3: Logon Window : Password Entry

4.0 Configuration

4.1 System

The main category tabs located at the top of the navigation bar separate the configuration of the VIP4G into different groups based on function. The System Tab contains the following sub menu’s:

 Summary - Status summary of entire radio including network settings,

version information, and radio connection status.

 Settings - Host Name, Default System Mode (Bridge or Router),

System Time/Date, HTTP Port for the WebUI,

 Access Control - Change passwords, create new users  Services - Enable/Disable RSSI LED’s, SSH and Telnet services  Maintenance - Version information, firmware Upgrades, reset to defaults,

configuration backup and restore.

 Reboot - Remotely reboot the system.  Logout - Logout of the current browser session.

4.1.1 System > Summary

The System Summary screen is displayed immediately after initial login, showing a summary and status of all the functions of the VIP4G in a single display. This information includes System Status, Carrier Status, LAN & WAN network information, version info and WiFi radio status as seen below.

Image 4-1-1: System Info Window

4.0 Configuration

4.1.2 System > Settings

System Settings

Options available in the System Settings menu allow for the configuration of the Host Name.

The Host Name must not be confused with the Network Name (SSID) (Wireless Configuration menu). The Network Name MUST be exactly the same on each wireless device within a VIP4G network.

The Host Name is a convenient identifier for a specific VIP4G unit. This feature is most used when accessing units remotely: a convenient cross-reference for the unit’s WAN IP address. This name appears when logged into a telnet session, or when the unit is reporting into Microhard NMS System.

The console timeout is used to automatically logout a User, after the specified time period of inactivity, on the console port. This affects bother the serial console port or a TCP/IP telnet session.

Image 4-1-2: System Settings > System Settings

Host Name

Values (characters)

VIP4G (varies)

up to 30 characters

Console Timeout

Values (seconds)

120

4.0 Configuration

System Log Server IP/Name

The modem can be configured to report system level events to a third party Syslog server, as shown below. Syslog data can then be filtered and depending on the features of the Syslog server application, alerts can be generated accordingly.

The screenshot below shows a sample from a simple Syslog Server application.

Values

0.0.0.0

Enter the UDP port number on the Syslog Server where the actual service is running. Consult with the documentation of your chosen Syslog Server for the correct port number. The most common port is 514, which has been set as the default.

Image 4-1-3: System Settings > Syslog Server Example

System Log Server Port

Values (UDP Port #)

514

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