Moxa G3150A-LTE User Manual
OnCell G3150A-LTE User’s Manual
Edition 1.3, January 2019
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Functional Design ............................................................................................................................... 1-3
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................ 1-4
Beeper ....................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Reset Button ............................................................................................................................... 1-5
2. Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 2-1
First—time Installation and Configuration .............................................................................................. 2-2
Step 1: Install a SIM Card ............................................................................................................ 2-2
Step 2: Turn On the OnCell G3150A-LTE ........................................................................................ 2-2
Step 3: Connect the OnCell G3150A-LTE to a Computer ................................................................... 2-2
Step 4: Configure an IP Address for the Computer........................................................................... 2-2
Step 5: Access the Web Console ................................................................................................... 2-3
Step 6: Establish a Cellular Connection .......................................................................................... 2-4
Step 7: Verify the Cellular Connection ............................................................................................ 2-4
3. Web Console Configuration ............................................................................................................... 3-1
Accessing the Web Console .................................................................................................................. 3-2
Configuration Menu Overview ....................................................................................................... 3-4
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 3-6
General Setup .................................................................................................................................... 3-7
System Information Settings ........................................................................................................ 3-7
Interface On/Off .......................................................................................................................... 3-8
Network Settings ......................................................................................................................... 3-8
System Time .............................................................................................................................. 3-9
Device Operation Mode .............................................................................................................. 3-10
Cellular Settings ............................................................................................................................... 3-11
Cellular WAN Settings ................................................................................................................ 3-11
GuaranLink ............................................................................................................................... 3-13
Auto IP Report Settings .............................................................................................................. 3-16
GPS Settings ............................................................................................................................ 3-17
OnCell Central Manager Setting ................................................................................................... 3-18
Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................ 3-18
DHCP Server ............................................................................................................................. 3-19
DDNS ...................................................................................................................................... 3-20
Packet Filters ............................................................................................................................ 3-20
Port Forwarding Function ............................................................................................................ 3-22
SNMP Agent.............................................................................................................................. 3-23
VPN ................................................................................................................................................ 3-25
IPSec ....................................................................................................................................... 3-25
OpenVPN .................................................................................................................................. 3-34
Serial Port Settings ........................................................................................................................... 3-42
Operation Mode......................................................................................................................... 3-43
Logs and Notification ......................................................................................................................... 3-69
System Log .............................................................................................................................. 3-69
Syslog ..................................................................................................................................... 3-70
E-Mail Notifications .................................................................................................................... 3-71
Relay ....................................................................................................................................... 3-73
Trap ........................................................................................................................................ 3-73
SMS......................................................................................................................................... 3-74
Status ............................................................................................................................................. 3-75
Serial ....................................................................................................................................... 3-75
VPN ......................................................................................................................................... 3-77
DNS Status ............................................................................................................................... 3-79
SIM Status ............................................................................................................................... 3-79
GPS Status ............................................................................................................................... 3-80
DHCP Client List (For AP Mode Only) ............................................................................................ 3-80
System Log .............................................................................................................................. 3-81
Relay Status ............................................................................................................................. 3-81
DI, Power, and System Status .................................................................................................... 3-81
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 3-84
Console Settings ....................................................................................................................... 3-84
Ping Command .......................................................................................................................... 3-85
Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 3-85
Configuration Import & Export .................................................................................................... 3-86
Load Factory Default .................................................................................................................. 3-87
Account Settings ....................................................................................................................... 3-87
Change Password ...................................................................................................................... 3-88
Miscellaneous Settings ............................................................................................................... 3-89
Manual SMS .............................................................................................................................. 3-89
Remote SMS Control .................................................................................................................. 3-90
Saving Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 3-91
Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 3-92
Logout............................................................................................................................................. 3-92
4. Software Installation and Configuration ........................................................................................... 4-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Wireless Search Utility ......................................................................................................................... 4-2
Installing the Wireless Search Utility .............................................................................................. 4-2
Configuring the Wireless Search Utility ........................................................................................... 4-5
A. Supporting Information .................................................................................................................... A-1
Firmware Recovery ............................................................................................................................. A-2
DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ........................................................................................................... A-3
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............................................................ A-3
R&TTE Compliance Statement ....................................................................................................... A-4
B. Dynamic Domain Name Server .......................................................................................................... B-1
C. Well-Known Port Numbers ................................................................................................................ C-1
1
1. Introduction
The OnCell G3150A-LTE industrial cellular gateway is an ideal wireless solution for remote monitoring
applications. The wide-temperature support and power and antenna isolation design makes the OnCell
G3150A-LTE rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Package Checklist
Product Features
Product Specifications
Functional Design
LED Indicators
Beeper
Reset Button
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NOTE
The above items
may vary for
customized versions.
Overview
The OnCell G3150A-LTE is a reliable, secure, LTE gateway with state-of-the-art global LTE coverage. This 4G
cellular gateway provides a reliable connection to your Ethernet network for cellular applications.
To enhance industrial reliability, the OnCell G3150A-LTE features isolated power inputs, which together with
high-level EMS and wide-temperature support give the OnCell G3150A-LTE the highest level of device stability
for any rugged environment. In addition to dual-SIM GuaranLink support and dual power inputs, the OnCell
G3150A-LTE supports network redundancy to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
The OnCell G3150A-LTE also comes with a 3-in-1 serial port for serial communication over LTE cellular
networks to enable data exchange with serial/Ethernet devices.
Package Checklist
Moxa’s OnCell G3150A-LTE is shipped with the following items:
• OnCell G3150A-LTE
• 2 2G/3G/4G antennas, 2 dBi omni-directional with SMA male connectors
• DIN-rail kit
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card
If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service representative for
assistance.
come with the standard OnCell G3150A-LTE model, but the package contents
Product Features
• Multiple LTE band support:
EU Model: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20
US Model: B2/B4/B5/B13/B17/B25
• Universal cellular bands support for GSM/GPRS/HSPA
• Dual cellular operator backup with dual-SIM GuaranLink for reliable cellular connectivity
• VPN secure connection capability with IPsec, GRE, and OpenVPN protocols
• Industrial-grade design:
Dual power input for power redundancy
Power isolation for 500-V power source insulation protection
-30 to 70°C wide operating temperature (wide temperature support only applies to certain SKUs)
Rugged hardware design well-suited for hazardous locations (ATEX Zone 2/IECEx)
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NOTE
The latest specifications for Moxa’s products can be found at
Product Specifications
https://www.moxa.com.
Functional Design
1. GPS antenna connector (female SMA)
2. Terminal block (top-down PWR1 and PWR2, 1 digital
relay and 2 digital inputs)
3. Grounding screw (M5)
4. 2x2 MIMO antenna ports for LTE (female SMA)
5. RS-232 serial console (RJ45)
6. 10/100 Base T(X) Ethernet port (RJ45)
7. LED display
8. DIN-rail mounting kit
9. Reset button
10. Dual SIM—SIM1
11. Dual SIM—SIM2
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1
0 < SNR ≤ 12
113 < RSSI ≤ -89
Marginal-Ok
refer
On
LTE is connected
Off
No GPS signal has been located
LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front panel of the OnCell G3150A-LTE provide a quick and easy means of determining the
current operational status and wireless settings.
The following table summarizes how to read the device’s wireless settings from the LED displays. Additional
information is available at Chapter 3, Basic Settings section.
Type Color State Meaning
Signal
(1 LED)
PWR1/
PWR2
Ready Green On Steady on: System startup is complete and the system is in operation.
Fault Red On Steady on: Device is booting up, or IP address conflict.
2G/3G Amber Blinking GSM/GPRS/EDGE is connected.
4G Amber
SIM1 Amber On/Off SIM 1 is active or inactive
SIM2 Amber On/Off SIM 2 is active or inactive
GPS Green On GPS signal has been located
Green Blinking The number of times this LED blinks indicates the cellular signal level
when the OnCell G3150A-LTE is connected to a cellular network with
an IP address.
Blink interval: 200 ms
Silent interval: 2 seconds
Number
of
Blinks
2 12 < SNR ≤ 21 -89 < RSSI ≤ -73 Ok - Good
3 22 < SNR ≤ 31 -73 < RSSI ≤ -51 Excellent
NOTE: The Cellular RSSI value is based on the OnCell device signal
strength returned by the AT+ CSQ AT command. You can also
to the equivalent signal RSSI Range in dBm.
Green On DC power source active
Off Power is off
Blinking Blinking slowly at 1-second intervals: The OnCell device has been
located by the Wireless Search Utility.
Off Power is off, or device is booting up.
Blinking slowly at 1-second intervals: Cannot get an IP address from
the DHCP server
Off Power is off, or no error condition exists.
Blink interval: 500 ms
On UMTS/HSPA is connected.
Off GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA is disconnected.
Off LTE is disconnected.
Blinking SIM 1 is not inserted or PIN code is incorrect
Blinking SIM 2 is not inserted or PIN code is incorrect
Blinking Locating a GPS signal or
less than four satellites located.
Cellular RSSI RSSI Range
(dBm)
TX Rx Amber On The serial port is transmitting data
Off No data is being transmitted or received through the serial port
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ATTENTION
•
LTE is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the
•
trained technician should be enlisted
Beeper
The beeper emits two short beeps when the system is ready.
Reset Button
The RESET button is located on the bottom panel of the OnCell G3150A-LTE. You can reboot the OnCell
G3150A-LTE or reset it to factory default settings by pressing the RESET button with a pointed object such as
an unfolded paper clip.
• System reboot: Hold the RESET button down for under 5 seconds and then release.
• Reset to factory default: Hold the RESET button down for over 5 seconds until the READY LED starts
blinking green. Release the button to reset the OnCell G3150A-LTE.
The OnCell G3150A-
human body.
The OnCell G3150A-LTE is NOT designed for the general public. A well-
to ensure safe deployment of OnCell G3150A-LTE units, and to establish a wireless network.
2
2. Getting Started
This chapter explains how to install Moxa’s OnCell G3150A-LTE for the first time, and quickly set up your
wireless network and test whether the connection is running well. The Configuration Menu Overview in Chapter
3 provides a convenient means of determining which functions you need to use.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
First—time Installation and Configuration
Step 1: Install a SIM Card
Step 2: Turn On the OnCell G3150A-LTE
Step 3: Connect the OnCell G3150A-LTE to a Computer
Step 4: Configure an IP Address for the Computer
Step 5: Access the Web Console
Step 6: Establish a Cellular Connection
Step 7: Verify the Cellular Connection
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The SIM card slots are inside the
housing. To install a SIM card
following:
to
to the
NOTE
In the OnCell G3150A
to reset
the OnCell G3150A
.
First—time Installation and Configuration
Before installing the OnCell G3150A-LTE, make sure that all items in the package checklist are in the box. In
addition, you will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The OnCell
G3150A-LTE has a default IP address that you must use when connecting to the device for the first time.
Step 1: Install a SIM Card
Insert one or two 2G/3G/4G SIM cards into the SIM slots located on the bottom of the OnCell G3150A-LTE.
OnCell G3150A-LTE’s
in one of the slots, do the
1. Turn off the OnCell G3150A-LTE.
2. Remove the screw on the SIM card slot cover.
3. Install a SIM card into the SIM card slot.
a. For SIM 1, orient the card such that the gold
contacts are facing down and the cut-off edge is
the left.
b. For SIM 2, orient the card such that the gold
contacts are facing up and the cut-off edge is
right.
4. Put back the screw on the SIM card slot cover and
secure the cover by tightening the screw.
Step 2: Turn On the OnCell G3150A-LTE
Turn on the OnCell G3150A-LTE by connecting the power terminal block to a DC power source.
Step 3: Connect the OnCell G3150A-LTE to a Computer
Since the OnCell G3150A-LTE supports MDI/MDI-X autosensing, you can use either a straight-through cable or
crossover cable to connect the OnCell G3150A-LTE to a computer. When a connection is established, the LED
indicator on the OnCell G3150A-LTE's LAN port lights up.
Step 4: Configure an IP Address for the Computer
You must set an IP address for the computer so that it is on the same subnet as the OnCell G3150A-LTE. Since
the OnCell G3150A-LTE’s default IP address is 192.168.127.254 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0,
you should set the IP address of the computer to 192.168.127.xxx.
-LTE, you can select Maintenance > Load Factory Default and click Submit
-LTE to the factory default settings, which will reset the IP address to 192.168.127.254
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NOTE
Default user name and password:
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password
.
To do so, select
screen instructions to change
the password.
NOTE
After
e effective immediately and the
web page will
:
Step 5: Access the Web Console
To access the OnCell G3150A-LTE web console:
1. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.127.254 in the address field.
User Name: admin
Password: moxa
Maintenance > Change Password, and then follow the on-
you click Apply to apply the password change, the new password will b
be refreshed. This is indicated by the text, (Updated) that appears next to the page header
to ensure higher level security
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Step 6: Establish a Cellular Connection
After installing the SIM card, obtain the SIM card PIN and APN (Access Point Name) information from your
service provider and configure the cellular WAN settings.
To configure the cellular WAN settings and establish a cellular connection:
1. Log in to the web console.
2. Go to Cellular Settings > Cellular WAN Settings and enter the SIM card PIN and APN values.
3. Restart the OnCell G3150A-LTE.
The OnCell G3150A-LTE automatically establishes a cellular connection to the service provider after it
restarts.
Step 7: Verify the Cellular Connection
You can use one of the following methods to verify the cellular connection:
1. Check the LED display.
Check the SIM 1, SIM2, 2G, 3G, and 4G LEDs on the front panel.
If an LED on the SIM card slot is blinking, it could mean that no SIM card is installed in the SIM slot or the
SIM card PIN is not configured in the web console.
If the installed SIM card supports 3G or 4G service but only the 2G LED is turned on, this indicates that the
OnCell G3150A-LTE is connected to the cellular network but is not registered for 3G or 4G service. Make
sure that you enter the correct APN information in the web console.
2. Check the Overview page in the web console.
Log in to the web console to display the Overview page. Check the Cellular RSSI, Cellular WAN IP address,
and Cellular Mode fields to identify any connection problems.
For Cellular RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication), make sure that the value is above 12 in order to
maintain a stable connection.
If the Cellular WAN IP address is not available but the Cellular RSSI is more than 12, make sure that the APN
configuration is correct. The service provider might assign a private WAN IP address, which is not accessible
externally.
3. Test the cellular network access on your computer.
Users with public SIM cards (instead of SIM cards with MDVPN service enabled) can test the connection to
the Internet on your computer (assuming that your computer is connected to an Ethernet port on the
OnCell G3150A-LTE).
An example of the configuration settings on the computer is given below:
• Laptop IP Address: 192.168.127.10 (on the same subnet as the OnCell gateway)
• Laptop Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (on the same subnet as the OnCell gateway)
• Laptop Default Gateway: 192.168.127.254 (the OnCell gateway IP address)
• Laptop Primary DNS Server: 8.8.8.8 (test with Google's public DNS server)
• Laptop Primary DNS Server: 8.8.4.4 (test with Google's public DNS server)
After the configuration process is complete, your computer will be able to access the Internet.
For information on testing the connection with a DHCP server, refer to Chapter 3, Advanced Settings, DHCP
Server.
3
3. Web Console Configuration
This chapter describes the web console that you can use to configure your OnCell G3150A-LTE and set up a
wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Accessing the Web Console
Configuration Menu Overview
Overview
General Setup
System Information Settings
Interface On/Off
Network Settings
System Time
Device Operation Mode
Cellular Settings
Cellular WAN Settings
GuaranLink
Auto IP Report Settings
GPS Settings
OnCell Central Manager Setting
Advanced Settings
DHCP Server
DDNS
Packet Filters
Port Forwarding Function
SNMP Agent
VPN
IPSec
OpenVPN
Serial Port Settings
Operation Mode
Logs and Notification
System Log
Syslog
E-Mail Notifications
Relay
Trap
SMS
Status
Serial
VPN
DNS Status
SIM Status
GPS Status
DHCP Client List (For AP Mode Only)
System Log
Relay Status
DI, Power, and System Status
Maintenance
Console Settings
Ping Command
Firmware Upgrade
Configuration Import & Export
Load Factory Default
Account Settings
Change Password
Miscellaneous Settings
Manual SMS
Remote SMS Control
Saving Configuration
Restart
Logout
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NOTE
To use the OnCell G3150A
same LAN as the OnCell G3150A
LTE are
on the same logical subnet.
The default IP address of an OnCell G3150A
NOTE
information
G3150A
LTE version and
the bandwidth that it uses. The figures shown in this document use an OnCell G3150A
name that is displayed for your OnCell G3150A
Accessing the Web Console
Moxa OnCell G3150A-LTE’s web interface provides a convenient way to modify the configuration settings and
access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is
®
Microsoft
Internet Explorer 7.0 and above with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.
To access the OnCell G3150A-LTE’s web-based console management interface, do the following
1. Open your web browser and type the OnCell G3150A-LTE’s IP address in the address field; then, press
Enter.
2. In the login page, enter the Username and Password (the default username is “admin” and password is
“moxa”) and click Login.
It may take a few seconds for the web page to load on your computer.
-LTE’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the
-LTE, you must make sure that the PC host and the OnCell G3150A-
-LTE is 192.168.127.254.
The model name of your OnCell G3150A-LTE is shown on the title bar of the web page. You can use this
to identify multiple OnCell G3150A-LTE units. The model name is shown as OnCell
-LTE-XX, where XX is the country code. The country code indicates the OnCell G3150A-
-LTE may be different from the one shown in this manual.
-LTE-US. The model
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If an incorrect username or password is entered, a warning message is displayed. The system will lock the
user account based on the settings configured in Maintenance->Account Settings. The default retry
count is 5 times and the default lockout time is 600 seconds. Once an account is locked, the user will have
to wait out the duration of the lockout period before retrying.
For additional details, see Account Settings under Maintenance.
3. Use the navigation panel on the left to access the configuration pages.
In the following sections we will describe each OnCell G3150A-LTE management function in detail, starting with
an overview of the links in the navigation panel.
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to support serial operation mode such
Configuration Menu Overview
Quick overview of the OnCell G3150A-LTE status
Basic settings on the OnCell G3150A-LTE and to manage
the communication interface
Essential settings for establishing a cellular network
using GuaranLink and OnCell Central Manager
Advanced features that support additional network
management functions to secure wired and wireless
communications.
Note: These advanced functions are optional.
Additional features
as Real COM, Reverse Real COM, RFC2217, and Modbus
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Application-oriented device management functions to set
up events, traps, and responses via relay warning, email,
and SNMP notification.
Note: These functions are all optional.
Current status information for monitoring wired/wireless
network performance, advanced services, and device
management functions
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management
diagnosing network issues
Functions for maintaining the OnCell G3150A-LTE and for
On-demand functions to support web console
Overview
The Overview page provides a summary of the OnCell G3150A-LTE’s current status. The information is
categorized into System Information, Device Information, and Cellular Information.
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application of the OnCell G3150A-LTE unit.
Enter the message (up to 31 characters) to display to the user
authentication
General Setup
The General Setup group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain
and control the OnCell G3150A-LTE.
System Information Settings
The System Info items, especially Device name and Device description, are displayed and included on the
Overview page, in SNMP information, and in alarm emails. Setting System Info items makes it easier to
identify the different OnCell G3150A-LTE units connected to your network.
Field Description Default setting
Device name Enter a descriptive name (up to 31 characters).
You can also include information that specifies the role or
Device
location
Device
description
Device contact
information
Login Message
Login
failure
message
Specify the location (up to 31 characters) of the OnCell
G3150A-LTE
Enter a description (up to 31 characters) for the OnCell
G3150A-LTE
Enter the contact information (up to 31 characters) of the
person responsible for maintaining this OnCell G3150A-LTE
who logs in into this OnCell G3150A-LTE.
Enter the message (up to 31 characters) that is displayed to
the user when the login authentication fails.
OnCell G3150A-LTE_[serial
no]
N/A (Not applicable)
N/A
N/A
Blank
Invalid username or password
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LAN
Provides the capability to enable/disable the LAN interface
Enable
ATTENTION
Disabling the cellular WAN interface will disconnect access to remote cellular devices connected through the
cellular WAN.
type of network to which
Primary/Secondary
NS server for a website, you can access the
Interface On/Off
Field Description Default setting
Cellular WAN Provides the capability to enable/disable the cellular WAN
interface.
Network Settings
You can use the Network Settings page to configure TCP/IP settings for the OnCell G3150A-LTE.
Enable
Field Description Default setting
IP address Enter the unique IP address of the OnCell G3150A-LTE 192.168.127.254
Subnet mask Enter the subnet mask to specify the
the OnCell G3150A-LTE is connected.
Enter the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS server.
DNS server
After you specify a D
website by entering its URL instead of the IP address.
255.255.255.0
N/A
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NOTE
The OnCell G3150A
that you update the
Current local time
when the network does no
server on the LAN.
: Set the time zone before you configure the current local time.
ndicates how many hours forward the clock should
Enter the IP address or the domain name of the primary or secondary
System Time
You can synchronize the system time on the OnCell G3150A-LTE based on an NTP (Network Time Protocol)
server or user-specified date and time information. The OnCell G3150A-LTE includes the system time in system
logs.
Field Description Default setting
Current local
time
Time zone Select a time zone from the drop-down list.
Daylight
saving time
Time server
1/2
Time sync
interval
-LTE includes a built-in real time clock (RTC). We strongly recommend
for the OnCell G3150A-LTE after the initial setup or a long-term shutdown, especially
t have an Internet connection for accessing the NTP server or if there is no NTP
The fields indicate the current system time on the OnCell
G3150A-LTE.
Enter the date and time in the format yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss
To make the changes take effect, click Set Time. An “Updated” text
appears to indicate that the change is complete.
Note
The default option is GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
Note: Changing the time zone automatically changes the Current
local time. We strongly recommend that you set the time zone before
you set the Current local time.
Select Enable to activate daylight saving time (DST) or summer time.
When Daylight saving time is enabled, the following fields appear:
• Starts at: The date that daylight saving time begins.
• Stops at: The date that daylight saving time ends.
• Time offset: I
be advanced.
NTP server.
Specify how many seconds (600 to 9999) the OnCell G3150A-LTE
must wait before requesting updates from the NTP server.
N/A
N/A
N/A
time.nist.gov
600
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Device Operation Mode
The OnCell G3150A-LTE can be configured as an IP gateway for IP data communication (LAN or serial data). It
can also be configured to send and receive SMS via AT commands using the serial modem mode.
Field Description Default
Operation
mode
Set the OnCell device to one of the following operation modes
IP gateway mode: The OnCell is configured as an IP gateway capable of IP
data communication.
Serial modem mode: The OnCell is configured as a pure serial modem
capable of SMS-via-AT-commands communication.
The AT commands supported in the serial modem mode are:
ATE (Local echo)
• ATE0: No echo
• ATE1: Echo
AT+CSQ (Request signal)
ATI (Query modem identification)
• Manufacturer
• Model Name
• Revision
• IMEI
AT+CREG (Network registration)
AT+COPS (PLMN selection)
AT &F (Set current parameters to manufacturer’s defaults)
AT+CMGD (Delete message)
AT+CMGF (Message format)
• AT+CMGF=0 (PDU Mode)
• AT+CMGF=1 (Text Mode)
AT+CMGL (List Message)
AT+CMGR (Read Message)
AT+CMGS (Send Message)
AT+CSMP (Set text mode parameters)
AT+CSCS (Select message service)
IP gateway
mode
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interval(s)
following configuration parameters.
If this option is selected, the radio power is turned off at all the other
Cellular Settings
This section describes the pages that you can use to configure cellular connection settings on the OnCell
G3150A-LTE:
• Cellular WAN Settings–Configure these settings to establish a cellular connection.
• GuaranLink Settings–Use this page to configure Moxa’s proprietary 4-tier link protection that ensures
reliable network connectivity.
• Auto IP Report Settings–If your service provider assigns a dynamic WAN IP address, you can configure
this screen to set the OnCell G3150A-LTE to automatically send its WAN IP address to a specified host.
• GPS Settings–Configure these settings to enable the built-in GPS sensor to locate your OnCell
G3150A-LTE.
• OnCell Central Manager Settings–For details on OnCell Central Manager settings, refer to the OnCell
Central Manager User’s Manual available at www.moxa.com
Cellular WAN Settings
Configure the fields in the Cellular WAN Settings page to establish a 2G/3G/4G connection with a service
provider.
The OnCell G3150A-LTE provides you with a scheduling function for managing your cellular connection.
Depending on your application, you can use the scheduling function to specify when the radio should be turned
on/off, when to disconnect the data transmission, or go into SMS-only mode and enable data transmission only
during emergencies.
.
If you install two SIM cards in the OnCell G3150A-LTE, you can select the Dual SIM mode and enable the
GuaranLink feature to enable the OnCell G3150A-LTE to regularly check the connection quality and perform an
automatic switchover in case the cellular connection is down. This setting ensures operation redundancy.
Field Description Default setting
Cellular
connection fully
functional time
Always on—The radio is always on
Scheduled—The OnCell G3150A-LTE is fully functional during the
scheduled periods. At all other times, it will function based on the
Always on
Radio Power Off
times except the time periods specified in the scheduling table
above.
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other times except the time periods specified in the scheduling table
Select this option to establish a cellular connection using the
Select this option to establish a cellular connection using the
to
NOTE
To restore device cellular connection under Radio Power Off mode, access the web UI through LAN console to
change the scheduled time to enable cellular connection.
NOT disable LAN console access permit under this
mode.
To restore device cellular connection
SMS remote control comm
N more
to have the OnCell device automatically negotiate with
Field Description Default setting
Data Session Off If this option is selected, the radio will only receive SMSs at all the
above.
SIM Select a connection mode from the drop-down list.
SIM 1—
SIM card installed in the SIM 1 slot.
SIM 2—
SIM card installed in the SIM 2 slot.
Dual SIM—Select this option if you want the OnCell G3150A-LTE
automatically establish a cellular connection using any one of the
SIM cards. If you select the Dual SIM options, enable the GuaranLink
feature to ensure optimum link quality and operation redundancy.
DO
through the LAN console under the Data Session Off mode, send the
and, start cellular connection. This option is not available in the web UI
SIM 1
Field Description Default setting
SIM 1/2 PIN If configured, enter the PIN (numeric with up to 7 digits) to unlock
the SIM card.
Note: A SIM card becomes locked if you enter an incorrect PI
than three times.
SIM 1/2 band Select Auto
the base station for the optimum cellular band frequency.
Select Manual for the OnCell device to use a specific cellular band
frequency.
Note: The OnCell device does not establish a cellular connection if
your service provider does not support any of the bands you have
selected.
SIM 1 username
SIM 2 username
SIM 1 password
SIM2 password
SIM 1 APN
SIM 2 APN
If configured, enter the username for authentication with your
service provider.
If configured, enter the password for authentication with your
service provider. The length of the password can be up to 31
characters.
Your service provider may use access point network (APN)
information to provide different service levels.
If configured, enter the access point network (APN) information.
N/A
Auto
N/A
N/A
N/A
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than PAP.
Field Description Default setting
SIM 1
authentication
type/
SIM 2
authentication
type
Select Auto if you want the OnCell device to automatically select
either PAP or CHAP authentication method when setting up a data
session.
Select PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) to send user name
and password to the server and verify that the user name and
password match with the server database.
Select CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol) if the
identifiers are changed frequently and if authentication can be
requested by the server at any time. CHAP provides more security
Auto
GuaranLink
A number of factors can contribute to connection failures for cellular communications, including loss of cellular
signal, interference, and termination by the operator for unknown reasons. Moxa’s proprietary GuaranLink
feature, which is different from the basic heartbeat function, enables reliable connectivity with 4-tier intelligent
connection checks without sending excessive and costly cellular packets.
GuaranLink Recovery Process for Dual SIM Connections
The GuaranLink feature in OnCell G3150A-LTE automatically tries to re-establish a connection when a
connection failure occurs by performing one of the following actions depending on the number of SIM cards
enabled in the device:
• One SIM card: GuaranLink resets the cellular module without rebooting the device to force negotiation
between the OnCell G3150A-LTE and the base station.
• Dual SIM cards: When the preferred SIM card fails to establish a connection, GuaranLink resets the cellular
module without rebooting the device and establishes a cellular connection using the second SIM card
account.
• If SIM 1 is chosen but SIM card is installed only in SIM 2 slot, no action will be performed. Please ensure that
a SIM card is installed in the SIM card slot that you have selected for operation.
• If one of the SIM cards is absent or not readable, GuaranLink will automatically force a cellular connection
using the other SIM card account. The system log will record this event. If the second SIM card is also
absent or cannot be read, GuaranLink will not try again.
• If the cellular connection cannot be recovered by resetting the cellular module up to 30 times, the OnCell
device will automatically reboot.
GuaranLink Settings
In the navigation panel, click Cellular Settings > GuaranLink Settings to display the configuration screen.
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mode
LTE must wait before terminating the connection to an ISP
Enter the IP address or domain name of a remote host to ping or for
suggest entering
registration process to a base station before the timeout specified in
LTE fails to register to the base station within
ISP Initial Connection Check (Default)
Data Session Retry (Default)
The following table describes the fields:
Field Description Default setting
GuaranLink Select Enable to activate the GuaranLink feature.
For operation redundancy, enable GuaranLink with Dual SIM
so that the OnCell G3150A-LTE regularly checks the connection
quality and performs an automatic switchover in case a cellular
connection is down.
Select Disable to deactivate the GuaranLink feature.
Register to
network timeout
Data session retry
count
DNS/Ping remote
host 1/2
ISP initial
connection check
This field is used by the ISP initial connection check.
Enter the time period (10–600 minutes) that the OnCell
G3150A-
and starting the GuaranLink recovery process.
Enter the number of times (1 to 5; default is 3) the OnCell
G3150A-LTE is to request an IP address from the ISP.
If the OnCell G3150A-LTE fails to obtain an IP address after 3 tries
(default value), it starts the GuaranLink recovery process.
This field is used for cellular connection alive and packet-level
connection checks.
a DNS lookup test. To ensure accurate checks, we
the host domain name here.
Select Enable to set the OnCell G3150A-LTE to complete the
the Register to network timeout field.
If the OnCell G3150A-
the timeout period, it starts the GuaranLink recovery process.
Select Disable to allow the OnCell G3150A-LTE to wait until base
station registration is successful.
Disable
10
3
N/A
Disable
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Depending on your ISP, cellular connection is terminated if there is
if
ils after the number of retries specified in
LTE
Transmission Connection Check (Default)
Cellular Connection Alive Check (Default)
Packet-Level Connection Check (Default)
Field Description Default setting
Cellular
connection alive
check
Cellular
connection alive
check interval
Cellular
connection alive
check retry count
no active data transmission for a certain period of time.
Select Enable to set the OnCell G3150A-LTE to keep the cellular
connection alive by performing a DNS lookup or remote host Ping
no data is transmitted within the timeout period.
If the connection check fa
the Cellular connection alive retry count field, the OnCell
G3150A-LTE starts the GuaranLink recovery process.
Enter the time (between 1 to 600 minutes) the OnCell G3150A-
is to wait before performing a connection check.
Enter the number of times the OnCell G3150A-LTE is to try the
connection check in a 15-second time interval.
If the connection check fails, the OnCell G3150A-LTE starts the
GuaranLink recovery process.
Disable
5
3
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regardless of any existing
tion check fails after the number of retries specified in
field, the OnCell
interval
LTE
LTE
G3150A-LTE is to send the WAN IP address information.
Field Description Default setting
Packet-level
connection check
Packet-level
connection check
action
Packet-level
connection check
Select Enable to check whether the cellular network is accessible
using DNS lookup and remote host ping,
data transmission.
If the connec
the Packet-level connection check retry count
G3150A-LTE starts the GuaranLink recovery process.
Select one of the following options to determine if the connection
check is successful:
• DNS and Ping – Response from both the DNS server and
remote host.
• DNS or Ping – Response from either the DNS server or the
remote host.
Enter the time (between 1 to 600 minutes) the OnCell G3150A-
is to wait before performing a connection check.
Disable
DNS and Ping
5
Packet-level
connection check
retry count
Transmission
connection check
Transmission
connection alive
check interval
Enter the number the OnCell G3150A-LTE is to try the connection
check before re-establishing the connection.
If a remote system regularly monitors connection to the OnCell
G3150A-LTE, select Enable to set the OnCell G3150A-LTE to receive
polling information from the remote system at regular intervals.
If no polling information is received within the timeout period, the
OnCell G3150A-LTE starts the GuaranLink recovery process.
Enter the time (between 1 to 600 minutes) the OnCell G3150A-
is to wait for polling information from a remote system before
starting the GuaranLink recovery process.
Auto IP Report Settings
In MDVPN (mobile data virtual private network) applications where service providers set up private VPNs for
enterprise customers, a cellular gateway must be assigned IP address that is visible to a remote host in a
central office. In cases where a service provider assigns dynamic IP addresses, you can configure the Auto IP
Report Settings screen to set the OnCell G3150A-LTE to regularly send its WAN IP address to a remote host.
3
Disable
5
The following table describes the fields.
Field Description Default setting
Auto IP report to host Enter the IP address of a remote host to which the OnCell
Report to UDP port Enter the listing port number on the remote host. 63100
Report period Enter the number of minutes the OnCell G3150A-LTE is to
wait before sending WAN IP address information.
N/A
99
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10
IP Address2
4, DWORD
Little-endian (WAN IP)
ID Value
Length
Note
Auto IP Report Format
The OnCell packet follows the "Type Length Value" format.
Type Length Value
1 byte 1 byte Length bytes
The following table shows the Auto IP report format:
“Moxa”, 4 bytes Info[0] Info[1] ... Info[n]
Info [n]
Field ID Length Data
Length a 1 Variable, Length is “Length Field”
ID List
ID Value Description Length Note
1 Server Name Variable ASCII char
2 Hardware ID 2 Little-endian
3 MAC Address 6 6-byte MAC address. If the MAC address is
“00-90-E8-01-02-03” then MAC[0] is 0, MAC[1] is
0x90(hex), MAC[2] is 0xE8(hex), etc.
4 Serial Number 4, DWORD Little-endian
5 IP Address 4, DWORD Little-endian (LAN IP)
9 AP ID 4, DWORD Little-endian
11 Signal Level 1 Unsigned char
12 RSSI 1 Unsigned char
Example:
05 04 C0,a8,81,71
09 04 30,12,19,89
0a 04 C0,a8,81,71
---- ---- ----
GPS Settings
You can activate the GPS module function under GPS Settings, and then enable GPS serial mode under Real
COM mode or Reverse Real COM mode. OnCell Central Manager provides the current location, including latitude
and altitude information.
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