Moxa G3150A-LTE User Manual

OnCell G3150A-LTE User’s Manual

Edition 1.3, January 2019

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OnCell G3150A-LTE User’s Manual

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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

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

OnCell G3150A-LTE

Introduction

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.

NOTE The above items come with the standard OnCell G3150A-LTE model, but the package contents may vary for customized versions.

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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Product Specifications

NOTE The latest specifications for Moxa’s products can be found at 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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OnCell G3150A-LTE

Introduction

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	Green	Blinking		The number of times this LED blinks indicates the cellular signal level
(1 LED)			when the OnCell G3150A-LTE is connected to a cellular network with
			an IP address.
			Blink interval: 200 ms
			Silent interval: 2 seconds
				Number	Cellular RSSI		RSSI Range
				of			(dBm)
				Blinks
				1	0 < SNR ≤ 12		113 < RSSI ≤ -89	Marginal-Ok
				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 refer
				to the equivalent signal RSSI Range in dBm.
PWR1/	Green	On		DC power source active
PWR2		Off		Power is off
Ready	Green	On		Steady on: System startup is complete and the system is in operation.
		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.
Fault	Red	On		Steady on: Device is booting up, or IP address conflict.
				Blinking slowly at 1-second intervals: Cannot get an IP address from
				the DHCP server
		Off		Power is off, or no error condition exists.
2G/3G	Amber	Blinking		GSM/GPRS/EDGE is connected.
				Blink interval: 500 ms
		On		UMTS/HSPA is connected.
		Off		GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA is disconnected.
4G	Amber	On		LTE is connected
		Off		LTE is disconnected.
SIM1	Amber	On/Off		SIM 1 is active or inactive
		Blinking		SIM 1 is not inserted or PIN code is incorrect
SIM2	Amber	On/Off		SIM 2 is active or inactive
		Blinking		SIM 2 is not inserted or PIN code is incorrect
GPS	Green	On		GPS signal has been located
		Blinking		Locating a GPS signal or
			less than four satellites located.
		Off		No GPS signal has been located
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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Introduction

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.

ATTENTION

• The OnCell G3150A-LTE is NOT a portable mobile device and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body.

•The OnCell G3150A-LTE is NOT designed for the general public. A well-trained technician should be enlisted to ensure safe deployment of OnCell G3150A-LTE units, and to establish a wireless network.

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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

OnCell G3150A-LTE

Getting Started

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.

The SIM card slots are inside the OnCell G3150A-LTE’s housing. To install a SIM card in one of the slots, do the following:

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 to the left.

b.For SIM 2, orient the card such that the gold contacts are facing up and the cut-off edge is to the 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.

NOTE In the OnCell G3150A-LTE, you can select Maintenance > Load Factory Default and click Submit to reset the OnCell G3150A-LTE to the factory default settings, which will reset the IP address to 192.168.127.254.

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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.

NOTE Default user name and password:

User Name: admin

Password: moxa

For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the default password to ensure higher level security. To do so, select Maintenance > Change Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the password.

NOTE After you click Apply to apply the password change, the new password will be effective immediately and the web page will be refreshed. This is indicated by the text, (Updated) that appears next to the page header:

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Getting Started

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.

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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	 Status
 Configuration Menu Overview	 Serial
 Overview	 VPN
 General Setup	 DNS Status
 System Information Settings	 SIM Status
 Interface On/Off	 GPS Status
 Network Settings	 DHCP Client List (For AP Mode Only)
 System Time	 System Log
 Device Operation Mode	 Relay Status
 Cellular Settings	 DI, Power, and System Status
 Cellular WAN Settings	 Maintenance
 GuaranLink	 Console Settings
 Auto IP Report Settings	 Ping Command
 GPS Settings	 Firmware Upgrade
 OnCell Central Manager Setting	 Configuration Import & Export
 Advanced Settings	 Load Factory Default
 DHCP Server	 Account Settings
 DDNS	 Change Password
 Packet Filters	 Miscellaneous Settings
 Port Forwarding Function	 Manual SMS
 SNMP Agent	 Remote SMS Control
 VPN	 Saving Configuration
 IPSec	 Restart
 OpenVPN	 Logout
 Serial Port Settings
 Operation Mode
 Logs and Notification
 System Log
 Syslog
 E-Mail Notifications
 Relay
 Trap
 SMS

OnCell G3150A-LTE

Web Console Configuration

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.

NOTE To use the OnCell G3150A-LTE’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN as the OnCell G3150A-LTE, you must make sure that the PC host and the OnCell G3150A-LTE are on the same logical subnet.

The default IP address of an OnCell G3150A-LTE is 192.168.127.254.

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.

NOTE The model name of your OnCell G3150A-LTE is shown on the title bar of the web page. You can use this information to identify multiple OnCell G3150A-LTE units. The model name is shown as OnCell G3150A-LTE-XX, where XX is the country code. The country code indicates the OnCell G3150A-LTE version and the bandwidth that it uses. The figures shown in this document use an OnCell G3150A-LTE-US. The model name that is displayed for your OnCell G3150A-LTE may be different from the one shown in this manual.

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Web Console Configuration

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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Web Console Configuration

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 to support serial operation mode such 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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Web Console Configuration

Functions for maintaining the OnCell G3150A-LTE and for diagnosing network issues

On-demand functions to support web console management

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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Web Console Configuration

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).	OnCell G3150A-LTE_[serial
	You can also include information that specifies the role or	no]
	application of the OnCell G3150A-LTE unit.
Device	Specify the location (up to 31 characters) of the OnCell	N/A (Not applicable)
location	G3150A-LTE
Device	Enter a description (up to 31 characters) for the OnCell	N/A
description	G3150A-LTE
Device contact	Enter the contact information (up to 31 characters) of the	N/A
information	person responsible for maintaining this OnCell G3150A-LTE
Login Message	Enter the message (up to 31 characters) to display to the user	Blank
	who logs in into this OnCell G3150A-LTE.
Login	Enter the message (up to 31 characters) that is displayed to	Invalid username or password
authentication	the user when the login authentication fails.
failure
message

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Web Console Configuration

Interface On/Off

Field	Description	Default setting
LAN	Provides the capability to enable/disable the LAN interface	Enable
Cellular WAN	Provides the capability to enable/disable the cellular WAN	Enable
	interface.

ATTENTION

Disabling the cellular WAN interface will disconnect access to remote cellular devices connected through the cellular WAN.

Network Settings

You can use the Network Settings page to configure TCP/IP settings for the OnCell G3150A-LTE.

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 type of network to which	255.255.255.0
	the OnCell G3150A-LTE is connected.
Primary/Secondary	Enter the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS server.	N/A
DNS server	After you specify a DNS server for a website, you can access the
	website by entering its URL instead of the IP address.

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Web Console Configuration

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.

NOTE The OnCell G3150A-LTE includes a built-in real time clock (RTC). We strongly recommend that you update the Current local time for the OnCell G3150A-LTE after the initial setup or a long-term shutdown, especially when the network does not have an Internet connection for accessing the NTP server or if there is no NTP server on the LAN.

Field	Description	Default setting
Current local	The fields indicate the current system time on the OnCell	N/A
time	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: Set the time zone before you configure the current local time.
Time zone	Select a time zone from the drop-down list.	N/A
	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.
Daylight	Select Enable to activate daylight saving time (DST) or summer time.	N/A
saving 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: Indicates how many hours forward the clock should
	be advanced.
Time server	Enter the IP address or the domain name of the primary or secondary	time.nist.gov
1/2	NTP server.
Time sync	Specify how many seconds (600 to 9999) the OnCell G3150A-LTE	600
interval	must wait before requesting updates from the NTP server.

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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	Set the OnCell device to one of the following operation modes		IP gateway
mode			mode
	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)

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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	Always on—The radio is always on	Always on
connection fully	Scheduled—The OnCell G3150A-LTE is fully functional during the
functional time	scheduled periods. At all other times, it will function based on the
interval(s)	following configuration parameters.
Radio Power Off	If this option is selected, the radio power is turned off at all the other
	times except the time periods specified in the scheduling table
	above.
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	Field	Description	Default setting
	Data Session Off	If this option is selected, the radio will only receive SMSs at all the
		other times except the time periods specified in the scheduling table
		above.
	SIM	Select a connection mode from the drop-down list.	SIM 1
		SIM 1—Select this option to establish a cellular connection using the
		SIM card installed in the SIM 1 slot.
		SIM 2—Select this option to establish a cellular connection using the
		SIM card installed in the SIM 2 slot.
		Dual SIM—Select this option if you want the OnCell G3150A-LTE to
		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.

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. DO NOT disable LAN console access permit under this mode.

To restore device cellular connection through the LAN console under the Data Session Off mode, send the SMS remote control command, start cellular connection. This option is not available in the web UI

Field	Description	Default setting
SIM 1/2 PIN	If configured, enter the PIN (numeric with up to 7 digits) to unlock	N/A
	the SIM card.
	Note: A SIM card becomes locked if you enter an incorrect PIN more
	than three times.
SIM 1/2 band	Select Auto to have the OnCell device automatically negotiate with	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	If configured, enter the username for authentication with your	N/A
SIM 2 username	service provider.
SIM 1 password	If configured, enter the password for authentication with your	N/A
SIM2 password	service provider. The length of the password can be up to 31
	characters.
SIM 1 APN	Your service provider may use access point network (APN)	N/A
SIM 2 APN	information to provide different service levels.
	If configured, enter the access point network (APN) information.
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	Field	Description	Default setting
	SIM 1	Select Auto if you want the OnCell device to automatically select	Auto
	authentication	either PAP or CHAP authentication method when setting up a data
	type/	session.
	SIM 2	Select PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) to send user name
	authentication	and password to the server and verify that the user name and
	type	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
		than PAP.

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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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.	Disable
	For operation redundancy, enable GuaranLink with Dual SIM mode
	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	This field is used by the ISP initial connection check.	10
network timeout	Enter the time period (10–600 minutes) that the OnCell
	G3150A-LTE must wait before terminating the connection to an ISP
	and starting the GuaranLink recovery process.
Data session retry	Enter the number of times (1 to 5; default is 3) the OnCell	3
count	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.
DNS/Ping remote	This field is used for cellular connection alive and packet-level	N/A
host 1/2	connection checks.
	Enter the IP address or domain name of a remote host to ping or for
	a DNS lookup test. To ensure accurate checks, we suggest entering
	the host domain name here.
ISP initial	Select Enable to set the OnCell G3150A-LTE to complete the	Disable
connection check	registration process to a base station before the timeout specified in
	the Register to network timeout field.
	If the OnCell G3150A-LTE fails to register to the base station within
	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.

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Transmission Connection Check (Default)

Cellular Connection Alive Check (Default)

Packet-Level Connection Check (Default)

Field	Description	Default setting
Cellular	Depending on your ISP, cellular connection is terminated if there is	Disable
connection alive	no active data transmission for a certain period of time.
check	Select Enable to set the OnCell G3150A-LTE to keep the cellular
	connection alive by performing a DNS lookup or remote host Ping if
	no data is transmitted within the timeout period.
	If the connection check fails after the number of retries specified in
	the Cellular connection alive retry count field, the OnCell
	G3150A-LTE starts the GuaranLink recovery process.
Cellular	Enter the time (between 1 to 600 minutes) the OnCell G3150A-LTE	5
connection alive	is to wait before performing a connection check.
check interval
Cellular	Enter the number of times the OnCell G3150A-LTE is to try the	3
connection alive	connection check in a 15-second time interval.
check retry count	If the connection check fails, the OnCell G3150A-LTE starts the
	GuaranLink recovery process.

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OnCell G3150A-LTE		Web Console Configuration
	Field	Description	Default setting
	Packet-level	Select Enable to check whether the cellular network is accessible	Disable
	connection check	using DNS lookup and remote host ping, regardless of any existing
		data transmission.
		If the connection check fails after the number of retries specified in
		the Packet-level connection check retry count field, the OnCell
		G3150A-LTE starts the GuaranLink recovery process.
	Packet-level	Select one of the following options to determine if the connection	DNS and Ping
	connection check	check is successful:
	action	• 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.
	Packet-level	Enter the time (between 1 to 600 minutes) the OnCell G3150A-LTE	5
	connection check	is to wait before performing a connection check.
	interval
	Packet-level	Enter the number the OnCell G3150A-LTE is to try the connection	3
	connection check	check before re-establishing the connection.
	retry count
	Transmission	If a remote system regularly monitors connection to the OnCell	Disable
	connection check	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.
	Transmission	Enter the time (between 1 to 600 minutes) the OnCell G3150A-LTE	5
	connection alive	is to wait for polling information from a remote system before
	check interval	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.

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	N/A
	G3150A-LTE is to send the WAN IP address information.
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	99
	wait before sending WAN IP address information.

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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
10	IP Address2	4, DWORD	Little-endian (WAN IP)
11	Signal Level	1	Unsigned char
12	RSSI	1	Unsigned char
Example:
ID Value		Length		Note
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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