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1. Introduction ................................................................ 1
2. Cautionary Statements .............................................. 1
3. Initial Inspection ......................................................... 1
4. Specifications ............................................................. 2
5. Installation .................................................................. 3
5.1 Base Station Requirements for IPn3Gb Cellular Modem .................... 4
5.2 Datalogger Site Equipment .................................................................. 4
5.3 Configuration ....................................................................................... 5
5.3.1 Support Materials .......................................................................... 5
5.3.2 Getting Started .............................................................................. 5
5.3.3 Connecting for Configuration ....................................................... 6
5.3.3.1 USB .................................................................................... 6
5.3.3.2 Ethernet .............................................................................. 6
5.3.4 Network Provisioning ................................................................... 7
5.3.4.1 Bell ..................................................................................... 7
5.3.4.1.1 Static IP ................................................................... 7
5.3.4.1.2 Dynamic IP .............................................................. 8
5.3.4.2 Telus ................................................................................... 8
5.3.4.2.1 Static IP ................................................................... 8
5.3.4.2.2 Dynamic IP .............................................................. 8
5.3.4.3 Rogers ................................................................................ 8
5.3.4.3.1 Dynamic IP .............................................................. 8
5.3.5 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ................................................................ 9
5.3.5.1 DDNS Example ................................................................ 10
5.3.6 Serial Port Configuration (COM1/COM2) ................................. 12
5.3.7 Firewall ....................................................................................... 14
5.3.7.1 Firewall Rules (TCP Server) ............................................ 14
5.3.7.2 Port Forwarding (PPP and Ethernet Devices) .................. 15
5.3.8 Point to Point Protocol (PPP) Communications (optional) ......... 27
5.3.8.1 IPn3Gb COM1 PPP Configuration .................................. 28
5.3.8.2 IPn3Gb Firewall and Port Forwarding Configuration for PPP
...................................................................................... 29
5.3.8.3 Datalogger PPP Configuration ......................................... 32
5.3.9 Security ....................................................................................... 33
5.3.10 Configuration Backup ................................................................. 34
5.3.11 Load Configuration or Firmware ................................................ 35
5.4 LoggerNet Setup ................................................................................ 35
5.5 Wiring and Connections ..................................................................... 37
5.5.1 Modem Connection using the L18663 Null Modem Cable ........ 38
5.5.2 Modem Connection using the SC932A....................................... 38
5.5.3 Modem Connection using Ethernet ............................................. 38
5.6 Test the Cellular Connection .............................................................. 38