Setup guide

2 MDS Orbit MCR-4G 05-6702A01, Rev. A
Often, at least one of the antennas (WiFi or cellular) will be
connected directly to one of the coaxial connectors on the
unit’s front panel. When remotely-mounted antennas are
used, coaxial feedlines should be low loss, and be kept as
short as possible.
3. Connect the data equipment. Connection may be made
using any combination of Serial protocols (RS-232/RS-485),
Ethernet signaling, or USB. Refer to the Technical Manual for
wiring details.
• Serial connection: Attach data equipment to the front panel
COM port. The unit is hardwired as a DCE device, thus a
straight-thru cable may be used in most cases (part no.
73-2434A12).
• Ethernet connection: Attach data equipment to the front
panel ETH1 OR ETH2 port next to the PWR connector. The
auto-sensing MDIX feature allows either a straight-thru or
crossover cable to be used.
• USB connection: Attach data equipment to the front panel
mini USB port. The unit supports USB 2.0 with proper driv-
ers installed.
4. Connect primary power. Input power must be 10.0 to 60 Vdc
and capable of providing at least 15 watts. A power connector
with screw-terminals is provided (see Figure 4). Strip the wire
leads to 6 mm (1/4 inch) and insert them into the wire ports.
Be sure to observe proper polarity as shown. Tighten the bind-
ing screws securely.
Figure 4. DC Power Connector
CAUTION: The unit is designed for negative-ground power
systems only. The power supply should be equipped
with NEC Class 2 overload protection, to guard
against a short circuit between its output terminals
and the unit’s power connector.
2.3 Unit Configuration
2.3.1 Default Settings
As supplied from the factory, units are configured as a “4G WiFi
hotspot” with the following configuration settings:
• WiFi enabled as an Access Point (AP)
• SSID = GEMDS_SERNUM (SERNUM refers to the unit’s
serial number, printed on a chassis sticker.)
• SSID broadcast enabled
• Security = WPA2-PSK, CCMP with passphrase:
GEMDS_ORBIT
• Default IP address 192.168.1.1
• Cell Enabled (SIM card required; Customer-supplied)
• Firewall/NAT/DNS proxy enabled
• DHCP server enabled (192.168.1.10 to 192.168.1.20)
This configuration allows connection of a laptop PC to the unit via
WiFi or the LAN port, and access to the Internet via cellular, if
supported by the service plan.
NOTE: In areas where cellular service is known to be less than
4G, the LTE Recovery mechanism should be Disabled.
Refer to the Technical Manual for details.
2.3.2 Connecting a PC
The configuration PC may be connected to the unit by hardwired
cable (USB, serial or Ethernet), or by WiFi. The following steps
assume a cabled serial connection, as shown in Figure 5.
Not all PCs have a serial port. If one is not available, a
USB-to-Serial adapter and appropriate driver software may be
used to provide serial connectivity.
Figure 5. Setup for PC Configuration—Serial Port
(RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter may be required)
1. Connect a PC to the unit’s COM port and establish a console
terminal session using HyperTerminal or a similar program.
The following communication parameters must be used:
115200 bps, 8 bits, no parity, one stop bit (8N1), flow control
disabled, VT100 emulation.
NOTE: The unit may also be configured via Secure Shell (SSH)
management. Refer to the Technical Manual for details.
2. Press the key to receive the login prompt. The COM
LED flashes to indicate data communications.
3. Enter the username (admin is the default username) and
press .
4. At the Password prompt, enter the password (admin is the
default password). Press . Upon successful login, the
connection message appears.
5. Enter the configuration mode by typing configure followed by
the key.
6. Review and configure all key settings for the required applica-
tion. Built-in help is available by typing the help command. A
summary of all unit settings may be viewed by entering the
% show |details command.
Tab-completion is a powerful feature that presents CLI users
with assistance while typing. Depending on the text that was
already entered, tab-completion will display different possible
completions. When the Tab key is pressed and no text has
been entered, the CLI shows all possible commands that can
be typed.
Key items that should be set/reviewed for the unit are:
• Create one-time programmable passwords for device
recovery.
• Change login passwords (to maintain security).
• Evaluate default factory configuration and lock it down to
required security level.
Refer to the Technical Manual (05-6628A01) for detailed informa-
tion on above items.
7. When finished, log out of the console session and disconnect
the PC.
2.4 Initial Checkout
In-service operation of the unit is completely automatic. The only
operator actions required are to apply power and observe the
LEDS for proper indications. Table 1 summarizes the unit’s LED
functions.
Lead
Screws (2)
Binding
Wire Ports (2)
(Polarity: Left +, Right –)
Retaining
Screws (2)
PC Running Terminal Session
To COM Port
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER