Vodafone MachineLink 3G USER GUIDE
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Overview Introduction This document provides you all the information you need to set up, configure and use the Vodafone MachineLink 3G Router. Target audience This document is intended for system integrators or experienced hardware installers who understand telecommunications terminology and concepts. Prerequisites Before continuing with the installation of your Vodafone MachineLink 3G, please confirm that have the following: A device with a working Ethernet network adapter.
Product introduction Product overview HSPA+ up to 14.4Mbps downstream Penta-band 3G with quad-band 2G auto-fallback Internal diversity antennae with option for external main antenna (auto-sensing) Ethernet port with full passive Power over Ethernet (PoE) support (802.
Product features The Vodafone MachineLink 3G is a feature-packed wireless M2M device designed by Vodafone to address the rapid growth in M2M deployments. The first M2M device of its kind, it is designed to deliver state of the art features, versatility and ease of use at an affordable price. Compatible with Vodafone networks worldwide, MachineLink is managed by Vodafone's global M2M platform enabling remote management and support wherever you are.
Physical dimensions and indicators Physical dimensions Below is a list of the physical dimensions of the Vodafone MachineLink 3G, as well as the physical dimensions of the antennas. Figure 1 – Vodafone MachineLink 3G Dimensions VODAFONE MACHINELINK 3G (WITHOUT ANTENNAS ATTACHED) Length 140 mm Depth 103 mm Height 30 mm Weight 180g Table 2 - Device Dimensions Vodafone MachineLink 3G www.netcommwireless.
LED indicators The Vodafone MachineLink 3G uses 5 LEDs to display the current system and connection status.
Signal strength LEDs The following table lists the signal strength range corresponding with the number of lit signal strength LEDs. NUMBER OF LIT LEDS SIGNAL STRENGTH All LEDs unlit < -109 dBm 1 -109 dBm to -101dBm 2 -101 dBm to -91 dBm 3 -91 dBm to -85 dBm 4 -85 dBm to -77 dBm 5 > -77 dBm Table 4 - Signal strength LED descriptions LED update interval The signal strength LEDs update within a few seconds with a rolling average signal strength reading.
Interfaces The following interfaces are available on the Vodafone MachineLink 3G: Figure 3 - Interfaces ITEM DESCRIPTION External main antenna socket SMA female connector for an optional external antenna (not supplied). The main internal antenna is disabled when an external antenna is connected but the auxiliary antenna remains active to provide (where possible) diversity assistance. Power LED Indicates the power status of the device and whether the device is in recovery mode.
Placement of the MachineLink 3G router When selecting a location to mount the MachineLink 3G router, keep in mind that it houses two high performance internal antennas designed to provide optimum signal strength in a wide range of environments. If you find the signal strength is weak, try moving the router to a different place or mounting it differently. If signal strength doesn’t improve, you may need to attach an external antenna (not included) to the router’s female SMA connector.
Figure 5 - Wall mount - Perpendicular to the wall C Section DIN Rail mount The MachineLink 3G router easily slides onto a C Section DIN rail so that it is horizontally mounted. The DIN Rail mounting bracket is not required for C Section DIN rail mounting. Figure 6 - C Section DIN rail mount To mount the unit on a C-Section DIN rail, slide it on as illustrated below: Figure 7 - Mounting the unit on a DIN rail Vodafone MachineLink 3G 12 www.netcommwireless.
Mounting bracket The provided mounting bracket provides additional methods of mounting the MachineLink 3G Router. To attach the mounting bracket, slide it onto the rear of the router as shown in the diagram below: Figure 8 - Sliding on the mounting bracket To remove the bracket, press the PUSH button and slide the router off the bracket: Figure 9 - Removing the mounting bracket Vodafone MachineLink 3G www.netcommwireless.
Using the mounting bracket for wall mounting By first attaching the DIN rail bracket to the wall, the MachineLink 3G can be easily attached and removed from the bracket.
Desk mount In situations where wall mounts and DIN rails are not required, you can simply place the MachineLink 3G router on a desk using its rubber feet to prevent it from slipping. Figure 13 - Desk mount Vodafone MachineLink 3G www.netcommwireless.
Installation and configuration of the Vodafone MachineLink 3G Powering the router The MachineLink 3G Router can be powered in one of three ways: 1. Power over Ethernet (802.3af PoE) 2. DC power input via 2-pin connector (8-35V DC) 3. DC power input via field terminated power source (8-35V DC) 4. The green power LED on the router lights up when a power source is connected. Power over Ethernet (802.
Failover power support The MachineLink 3G Router includes support for connection of two power sources at the same time. When a PoE Ethernet cable is connected and DC power is also supplied to the DC input jack of the router, the router will source power exclusively from the PoE source. In the event that power from the PoE cable is lost, the router will automatically switch to source power from the DC input jack, without affecting the router’s operation.
Advanced configuration The Vodafone MachineLink 3G Router comes with preconfigured settings that should suit most customers. For advanced configuration, login to the web-based user interface of the Vodafone MachineLink 3G. To log in to the web-based user interface of the router: 1. Open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari), type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar and press Enter. The web-based user interface login screen is displayed. 2. Enter the login username and password.
Status The status page of the web interface provides system related information and is displayed when you log in to the Vodafone MachineLink 3G management console. The status page shows System information, LAN details, Cellular connection status, Packet data connection status and Advanced status details. You can toggle the sections from view by clicking the or buttons to show or hide them. Extra status boxes will appear as additional software features are enabled (e.g.
ITEM DEFINITION System information System up time The current uptime of the router. Device version The hardware and software firmware versions of the router. Cellular module The type of phone module and the firmware version of the module. LAN IP The IP address and subnet mask of the router. MAC address The MAC address of the router. Ethernet port status Displays the current status of the Ethernet port and its operating speed.
Networking The Networking section provides configuration options for Wireless WAN, LAN, Routing and VPN connectivity. Data connection The data connection has two modes of operation: Transparent bridge ON In this mode the router does not manage the status of the connection to the packet data network. The status of the connection is instead managed by a client device connected behind the router via a PPPoE session.
ITEM DEFINITION Data connection Transparent Bridge (PPPoE) Toggles the transparent bridge function on and off. Profile name list Default Sets the corresponding profile to be the default connection profile. Status Toggles the corresponding profile on and off. If your carrier supports it, two profiles may be turned on simultaneously. APN The APN configured for the corresponding profile. Username The username used to log on to the corresponding APN.
Connecting to the mobile broadband network The router supports the configuration of up to six APN profiles; these profiles allow you to configure the settings that the router will use to connect to the 2G/3G network and switch easily between different connection settings. For advanced networking purposes, you may activate a maximum of two profiles simultaneously (dependant on network support).
Using a non-Vodafone Global SIM When using a non-Vodafone Global SIM, the MachineLink 3G Router gives you the option of turning Automatic APN selection on or off. By default, Profile 1 is configured with Profile1 and Automatic APN set to ON. When Automatic APN selection is turned on, the router selects an appropriate APN from an internal database of known APNs. If the SIM you have inserted into the router is not of a known carrier, you may need to manually enter an APN to obtain a network connection.
Figure 21 - Data connection settings - Profile turned on 3. In the Profile name field, enter a name for the profile. This name is only used to identify the profile on the router 4. Ensure that the Automatic APN selection toggle key is set to off. If it is not, click it to toggle it to the off position. 5. In the APN field, enter the APN Name (Access Point Name) and if required, use the Username and Password fields to enter your login credentials. 6.
Confirming a successful connection After configuring a packet data session, and ensuring that one is enabled, click on the Status menu item at the top of the page to return to the Status page. When there is a mobile broadband connection, the Packet data connection status section is expanded showing the details of the connection. To see details on each connected session, you can click Show data use button. Figure 22 - Packet data connection status section Vodafone MachineLink 3G 26 www.netcommwireless.
Transparently bridging the mobile broadband connection via PPPoE If desired, you can have a client device connected to the Ethernet port initiate the mobile broadband connection using a PPPoE session. This is particularly useful in situations where you wish to provide Wireless WAN data access to an existing router which you want to have full public WAN IP access and have control over routing functionality. To enable transparent bridging via PPPoE: 1. Click the Networking menu item from the top menu bar.
Connect on demand The connect on demand feature keeps the Packet Data Protocol (PDP) context deactivated by default while making it appear that the router has a permanent connection to the mobile broadband network to locally connected devices. When a packet of interest arrives or an SMS wake-up command is received, the router attempts to establish a mobile broadband data connection. When the data connection is established, the router monitors traffic and terminates the link when it is idle.
Excluding certain packet types from triggering the connection to dial Depending on your environment, you might prefer to exclude certain types of traffic passing through the router from triggering the data connection. You can tell the router to ignore outbound TCP, UDP or ICMP packets. When any of these options are checked the router will not dial a connection when that type of outbound destined data packet reaches the router from a locally connected device.
OPTION DESCRIPTION On data activity, stay online for at least When traffic as per the configured settings above appear, the router will either continue to stay online, or dial a connection and will not disconnect it for the specified time period (min. 1 minute, max. 1 hour). This timer is continuously reset throughout the duration of a dial-up session, whenever data activity is detected matching the rules above.
Cellular band settings The Cellular band settings page enables you to select which frequency band you will use for your connection and enables you to scan for available network operators in your area. Figure 33 – Band settings Note: In order to change the cellular band settings, the data connection must be disabled. When you access this page, you are prompted to disable the data connection if it is already active.
Figure 34 – Operating settings A list of the detected 3G service carriers in your area is displayed. Figure 35 - Detected operator list Select the most appropriate 3G service from the list shown and click Apply. When Select operator mode is set to Automatic, the router selects the most appropriate operator based on the inserted SIM card. This is the default option and is sufficient for most users. Vodafone MachineLink 3G 32 www.netcommwireless.
SIM security settings The SIM security settings page can be used for authenticating SIM cards that have been configured with a security PIN. Unlocking a PIN locked SIM If the SIM card is locked, you will receive a notice when you access the Status page after which you will be directed to the PIN settings page to enter the PIN. The PIN settings page lists the status of the SIM at the top of the page.
Figure 37 - PIN Settings Changing the SIM PIN code If you would like to change the PIN, click the Change PIN button and enter the current PIN into the Current PIN and Confirm current PIN fields, then enter the desired PIN into the New PIN and Confirm new PIN fields and click the Save button. Figure 38 - PIN settings - Change PIN Vodafone MachineLink 3G 34 www.netcommwireless.
When the PIN has been changed successfully, the following screen is displayed: Figure 39 - SIM security settings – PIN unlock successful Vodafone MachineLink 3G www.netcommwireless.
Unlocking a PUK locked SIM After three incorrect attempts at entering the PIN, the SIM card becomes PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) locked and you are requested to enter a PUK code to unlock it. Note: To obtain the PUK unlock code, you must contact Vodafone. You will be issued a PUK to enable you to unlock the SIM and enter a new PIN. Enter the new PIN and PUK codes. Click the Save button when you have finished entering the new PIN and PUK codes. .
LAN LAN configuration The LAN configuration page is used to configure the LAN settings of the router and to enable or disable DNS Masquerading. Figure 41 – LAN configuration settings The default IP of the Ethernet port is 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. To change the IP address or Subnet mask, enter the new IP Address and/or Subnet mask and click the Save button. Note: If you change the IP address, remember to reboot the router and enter the new IP address into your browser address bar.
Automatic IP address assignment (DHCP) The DHCP page is used to adjust the settings used by the router’s built in DHPC Server which assigns IP addresses to locally connected devices. DHCP relay configuration In advanced networks configurations where the MachineLink 3G Router should not be responsible for DHCP assignment, but instead an existing DHCP server is located on the Wireless WAN connection, the clients behind the MachineLink 3G are able to communicate with the DHCP server when DHCP relay is enabled.
OPTION DESCRIPTION DHCP start range Sets the first IP address of the DHCP range DHCP end range Sets the last IP address of the DHCP range DHCP lease time (seconds) The length of time in seconds that DHCP allocated IP addresses are valid Default domain name suffix Specifies the default domain name suffix for the DHCP clients. A domain name suffix enables users to access a local server, for example, server1, without typing the full domain name server1.domain.
Dynamic DHCP client list The Dynamic DHCP client list displays a list of the DHCP clients. If you want to reserve the current IP address for future use, click the Clone button and the details will be copied to the address reservation list fields. Remember to click the Save button under the Address reservation list section to confirm the configuration. Figure 45 - Dynamic DHCP client list Vodafone MachineLink 3G 40 www.netcommwireless.
Routing Static Static routing is the alternative to dynamic routing used in more complex network scenarios and is used to facilitate communication between devices on different networks. Static routing involves configuring the routers in your network with all the information necessary to allow the packets to be forwarded to the correct destination. If you change the IP address of one of the devices in the static route, the route will be broken.
Figure 47 - Adding a static route Active routing list Static routes are displayed in the Active routing list. Figure 48 - Active routing list Deleting static routes From the static routing list, click the icon to the right of the entry you wish to delete. Figure 49 - Deleting a static route Vodafone MachineLink 3G 42 www.netcommwireless.
RIP RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is used for advertising routes to other routers. Thus all the routes in the router’s routing table will be advertised to other nearby routers. For example, the route for the router’s Ethernet subnet could be advertised to a router on the PPP interface side so that a router on this network will know how to route to a device on the router’s Ethernet subnet. Static routes must be added manually according to your requirements. See Adding Static Routes.
Redundancy (VRRP) Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) is a non-proprietary redundancy protocol designed to increase the availability of the default gateway servicing hosts on the same subnet. This increased reliability is achieved by advertising a “virtual router” (an abstract representation of master and backup routers acting as a group) as a default gateway to the host(s) instead of one physical router.
Port forwarding The Port forwarding list is used to configure the Network Address Translation (NAT) rules currently in effect on the router. Figure 52 – Port forwarding list The purpose of the port forwarding feature is to allow mapping of inbound requests to a specific port on the WAN IP address to a device connected on the Ethernet interface. Adding a port forwarding rule To create a new port forwarding rule: 1. Click the +Add button. The port forwarding settings screen is displayed. 2.
DMZ The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) allows you to configure all incoming traffic on all protocols to be forwarded to a selected device behind the router. This feature can be used to avoid complex port forwarding rules, but it exposes the device to untrusted networks as there is no filtering of what traffic is allowed and what is denied. The DMZ configuration page is used to specify the IP Address of the device to use as the DMZ host. Figure 54 - DMZ configuration 1.
5. Enter the details of the rule in the section that is displayed and click the Save button. Figure 57 - MAC / IP / Port filtering settings OPTION DESCRIPTION Bound Use the drop down list to select the direction of the traffic for which you want to apply to the rule. Inbound refers to all traffic that is entering the router including data entering from the WAN and the LAN.
Figure 58 - Completed filtering rule Vodafone MachineLink 3G 48 www.netcommwireless.
VPN A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a tunnel providing a private link between two networks or devices over a public network. Data to be sent via a VPN needs to be encapsulated and as such is generally not visible to the public network. The advantages of a VPN connection include: Data Protection Access Control Data Origin Authentication Data Integrity Each VPN connection has different configuration requirements.
Figure 60 – IPSec profile edit Vodafone MachineLink 3G 50 www.netcommwireless.
The following table describes each of the fields of the IPSec VPN Connection Settings page. ITEM DEFINITION IPSec profile Enables or disables the VPN profile. Profile name A name used to identify the VPN connection profile. Remote IPSec server address The IP address of the IPSec server. Remote LAN address Enter the IP address of the remote network for use on the VPN connection. Remote LAN subnet mask Enter the subnet mask in use on the remote network.
OpenVPN OpenVPN is an open source virtual private network (VPN) program for creating point-to-point or server-to-multi-client encrypted tunnels between host computers. It can traverse network address translation (NAT) and firewalls and allows authentication by certificate, pre-shared key or username and password. OpenVPN works well through proxy servers and can run over TCP and UDP transports.
Certificate Authentication a) In the Certificate Management section, enter the required details to create a client certificate. All fields are required. When you have finished entering the details, click the Generate button. Figure 62 - OpenVPN server configuration – Certificate management b) When it is done, you can click the Download button to save the certificate file.
Figure 63 – OpenVPN server profile settings Vodafone MachineLink 3G 54 www.netcommwireless.
Username / Password Authentication a) In the Username/Password section, enter the username and password you would like to use for authentication on the OpenVPN Server. Click the Download CA certificate button to save the ca.crt file. This file will need to be provided to the client. Note: If you wish to have more than one client connect to this OpenVPN server, you must use Certificate authentication mode as Username/Password only allows for a single client connection.
Certificate Authentication a) In the Certificate upload section at the bottom of the screen, click the Browse button and locate the certificate file you downloaded when you configured the OpenVPN server. When it has been selected, click the Upload button to send it to the router. Figure 65 - OpenVPN client - Certificate upload Username / Password Authentication a) Enter the username and password to authenticate with the OpenVPN server. Figure 66 - OpenVPN Client - Username/Password section b) 7.
Figure 67 - OpenVPN P2P mode settings 4. Use the Server port field to select a port number and then use the drop down list to select a packet type to use for the OpenVPN server. The default OpenVPN port is 1194 and default packet type is UDP. 5. In the Local IP address and Remote IP address fields, enter the respective local and remote IP addresses to use for the OpenVPN tunnel. The slave should have the reverse settings of the master. 6.
PPTP client The Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private networks using a TCP and GRE tunnel to encapsulate PPP packets. PPTP operates on Layer 2 of the OSI model and is included on Windows computers. Configuring the PPTP Client To configure the PPTP client: 1. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, click Networking and then from the VPN section on the left side of the screen, click PPTP client. The PPTP client list is displayed.
7. From the Authentication type drop down list, select the Authentication type used on the server. If you do not know the authentication method used, select any and the router will attempt to determine the correct authentication type for you. There are 5 authentication types you can choose from: 8. CHAP – uses a three way handshake to authenticate the identity of a client. 9.
GRE tunnelling The Generic Route Encapsulation (GRE) protocol is used in addition to Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) to create VPNs (virtual private networks) between clients and servers or between clients only. Once a PPTP control session establishes the VPN tunnel GRE is used to securely encapsulate the data or payload. Configuring GRE tunnelling To configure GRE tunnelling: 1.
7. In the Remote tunnel address field, enter the IP address you want to assign to the remote tunnel. 8. In the Remote network address field, enter the IP address scheme of the remote network. 9. In the Remote network/mask field, enter the subnet mask of the remote network. 10. The TTL (Time To Live) field is an 8-bit field used to remove an undeliverable data packet from a network to avoid unnecessary network traffic across the internet.
Services Dynamic DNS The DDNS page is used to configure the Dynamic DNS feature of the router. A number of Dynamic DNS hosts are available from which to select. Figure 72 – Dynamic DNS settings Dynamic DNS provides a method for the router to update an external name server with the current WAN IP address. To configure dynamic DNS: 1. Click the DDNS configuration toggle key to switch it to the ON position. 2. From the Dynamic DNS drop down list, select the Dynamic DNS service that you wish to use.
Network time (NTP) The NTP (Network Time Protocol) settings page allows you to configure the Vodafone MachineLink 3G to synchronise its internal clock with a global Internet Time server and specify the time zone for the location of the router. This provides an accurate timekeeping function for features such as System Log entries and Firewall settings where the current system time is displayed and recorded. Any NTP server available publicly on the internet may be used. The default NTP server is 0.netcomm.
Ping watchdog The Ping watchdog page is used to configure the behaviour of the Periodic Ping monitor function. When configured, the Ping watchdog feature transmits controlled ping packets to 1 or 2 user specific IP addresses. Should the watchdog not receive responses to the pings, it will reboot the device in a last resort attempt to restore connectivity. Please be very careful when considering using this feature in situations where the device is intentionally offline for a particular reason (e.g.
Configuring Periodic PING settings The Periodic PING settings configure the router to transmit controlled ping packets to 2 specified IP addresses. If the router does not receive responses to the pings, the router will reboot. This works as follows: 1. After every Periodic Ping Timer configured interval, the router sends 3 consecutive pings to the First destination address. 2. If all 3 pings fail, the router sends 3 consecutive pings to the Second destination address. 3.
SNMP SNMP configuration The SNMP page is used to configure the SNMP features of the router. Figure 75 - SNMP configuration SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used to remotely monitor the router for conditions that may warrant administrative attention. It can be used to retrieve information from the router such as the signal strength, the system time, the interface status, etc. To configure SNMP: 1. Click the SNMP toggle key to switch it to the ON position. 2.
SNMP traps SNMP traps are messages from the router to the Network Management System sent as UDP packets. They are often used to notify the management system of any significant events such as whether the link is up or down. Configuring SNMP traps To configure SNMP traps: 1. In the Trap destination field, enter the IP address to which SNMP data is to be sent. 2. In the Heartbeat interval field, enter the number of seconds between SNMP heartbeats. 3.
TR-069 The TR-069 (Technical Report 069) protocol is a technical specification also known as CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP). It is a framework for remote management and auto-configuration of end-user devices such as customer-premises equipment (CPE) and Auto Configuration Servers (ACS). It is particularly efficient in applying configuration updates across networks to multiple CPEs.
Figure 77 - TR-069 configuration Vodafone MachineLink 3G www.netcommwireless.
SMS Diagnostics and Commands SMS messaging The MachineLink 3G offers an advanced SMS feature set, including sending messages, receiving messages, redirecting incoming messages to another destination, as well as supporting remote commands and diagnostics messages. Some of the functions supported include: Ability to send a text message via a 2G/3G network and store it in permanent storage. Ability to receive a text message via a 2G/3G network and store it in permanent storage.
OPTION DEFINITION General SMS configuration SMS messaging Toggles the SMS functionality of the router on and off. Messages per page (10-50) The number of SMS messages to display per page. Must be a value between 10 and 50. Encoding scheme The encoding method used for outbound SMS messages. GSM 7-bit mode permits up to 160 characters per message but drops to 50 characters if the message includes special characters.
New message The New message page can be used to send SMS text messages to a single or multiple recipients. Figure 79 - New SMS message A new SMS message can be sent to a maximum of 100 recipients at the same time. After sending the message, the result is displayed next to the destination number as “Success” or “Failure” if the message failed to send. By default, only one destination number field is displayed.
Inbox / Outbox The Inbox displays all received messages that are stored on the router while the Outbox displays all sent messages. Figure 80 - SMS Inbox Figure 81 - SMS Outbox ICON DEFINITION Forward button. Click this button to open a new message window where you can forward the corresponding message to another recipient. Reply button. Click this button to open a new message window where you can reply to the sender. Add to White list.
Diagnostics The Diagnostics page is used to configure the SMS diagnostics and command execution configuration. This enables you to change the configuration, perform functions remotely and check on the status of the router via SMS commands. SMS diagnostics and command execution configuration Figure 82 - SMS diagnostics and command execution configuration The options on this page are described below. Enable remote diagnostics and command execution Enables or disables the remote diagnostics feature.
Send command acknowledgment replies Enables or disables sending an acknowledgment message after execution of a set command. If disabled the router does not send any acknowledgement after execution of a set command. All acknowledgment replies are stored in the Outbox after they have been sent. This can be useful to determine if a command was received and executed by the router. This option is disabled by default.
White list for diagnostic or execution SMS The white list is a list of mobile numbers that you can create which are considered “friendly” to the router. If Only accept authenticated SMS messages is enabled in the diagnostics section, the router will compare the mobile number of all incoming diagnostic and command messages against this white list to determine whether the diagnostic or command should be executed. You may optionally configure a password for each number to give an additional level of security.
Sending an SMS diagnostic command Follow the steps below to configure the router to optionally accept SMS diagnostic commands only from authenticated senders and learn how to send SMS diagnostic commands to the router. 1. Navigate to the Services > SMS messaging > Diagnostics page 2. Confirm that the Enable remote diagnostics and command execution toggle key is set to the ON position. If it is set to OFF click the toggle key to switch it to the ON position. 3.
SMS Command format Generic Format for reading variables: get VARIABLE PASSWORD get VARIABLE Generic Format for writing to variables: set VARIABLE=VALUE PASSWORD set VARIABLE=VALUE Generic Format for executing a command: Execute COMMAND PASSWORD execute COMMAND Replies Upon receipt of a successfully formatted, authenticated (if required) command, the gateway will reply to the SMS in the following format: TYPE SMS CONTENTS get command “VARIABLE=VALUE” set command “Successfully set VARIABLE to VALUE” exe
A password (if required), only needs to be specified once per SMS, but can be prefixed to each command if desired. “PASSWORD get Variable1”; “get VARIABLE2” “PASSWORD set VARIABLE1=VALUE1”; “set VARIABLE2=VALUE2” If the command sent includes the “reboot” command and has already passed the white list password check, the device keeps this password and executes the remaining command line after the reboot with this same password.
The following table lists valid variables where “x” is a profile number (1-6). If no profile is specified, variables are read from or written to for the current active profile. If a profile is specified, variables are read from or written to for the specified profile number (‘x’). # SMS VARIABLE NAME RDB VARIABLE NAME READ/ WRITE DESCRIPTION Read: link.profile.x.enable (profile no,apn,user,pass,auth,iplocal,status) link.profile.x.apn 0 link.profile.x.user profile link.profile.x.pass or link.
NETWORK TYPE DESCRIPTION 7 Indicates a 3G network 1 Indicates a 2G network Table 20 - Network types returned by get plmnscan SMS command OPERATOR STATUS DESCRIPTION 1 Indicates an available operator which may be selected. 2 Indicates a forbidden operator which may not be selected (applies only to generic SIM cards). 4 Indicates the currently selected operator.
Notes about the set forceplmn command: 1. 2. If the manual selection fails, the device will fall back to the previous ‘good’ network. When enabled, the SMS acknowledgement reply reflects the success or failure of the manual selection with respect to the set command and includes the final MNC/MCC that was configured. Confirming the currently configured operator and network type You can retrieve the currently configured operator and network type using the get forceplmn command.
Required PASSWORD set APN=”3netaccecss”; set password=NetComm Send SMS to reset to factory default settings Not required execute factorydefaults Required PASSWORD execute factorydefaults Send SMS to retrieve status of router Not required get status Required PASSWORD get status Send SMS to retrieve the history of the session, including start time, end time and total data usage Not required get sessionhistory Required PASSWORD get sessionhistory Send SMS to configure the router to send syslog
System Log The Log pages are used to display or download the System log and IPSec logs on the router. System log The System Log enables you to troubleshoot any issues you may be experiencing with your MachineLink 3G router. Log data is stored in RAM and therefore, when the unit loses power or is rebooted it will lose any log information stored in RAM. To ensure that log information is accessible between reboots of the router there are two options: 1. Enable the Log to non-volatile memory option 2.
Figure 84 - System log ITEM DEFINITION All Display all system log messages. Debug Show extended system log messages with full debugging level details. Info Show informational messages only. Notice Show normal system logging information. Warning Show warning messages only. Error Show error condition messages only. Table 23 - System log detail levels Vodafone MachineLink 3G www.netcommwireless.
IPSec log The IPSec log section provides the ability for you to download the log for the IPSec VPN function. This can assist in troubleshooting any problems you may have with the IPSec VPN. Use the Log level drop down list to specify the type of detail you want to capture in the log and then click the Save button. When you change the logging level, any active IPSec VPN tunnels will be disconnected as a change in logging level requires the IPSec service to be restarted.
System configuration Settings backup and restore The settings backup and restore page is used to backup or restore the router’s configuration or to reset it to factory defaults. In order to view the settings page you must be logged into the web user interface as root using the password admin.
Upload The Upload page allows you to upload firmware files, HTTPS certificates or user created application packages to the Vodafone MachineLink 3G. When firmware files have been uploaded, they can also be installed from this page. PDF files, such as this user guide may also be uploaded for access on the router’s help page. For more information on application development, contact NetComm Wireless about our Software Development Kit.
Figure 88 - File upload The recovery firmware image is listed in the Uploaded files section. Click the Install link to begin installing the recovery firmware image and then click OK on the confirmation window that appears. Figure 89 - Uploaded files 3. The recovery firmware image is flashed and when it is complete, the router displays “The firmware update was successful” and returns to the main Upload screen. Figure 90 - Recovery firmware flash process 4.
6. Figure 91 - MachineLink 3G Recovery console banner 7. Click the Application installer link from the menu bar at the top then click the Browse button. Locate the main firmware image file on your computer and click Open. Click the Upload button to begin the firmware upload. Figure 92 - Recovery console - Upload main firmware image 8. When the upload has completed, the screen refreshes to display the list of files on the router’s storage.
Software applications manager The Software applications manager page is used to provide details of any user installed packages on the router and allow them to be uninstalled. For more information on application development, contact NetComm Wireless about our Software Development Kit. Figure 94 – Software applications manager The Application name, Version number of the application, the architecture type and time of installation are all displayed.
Administration settings The Administration settings page is used to enable or disable the firewall, remote access control, telnet access, ping responses and logging to a remote syslog server. Figure 95 - Administration page Vodafone MachineLink 3G 92 www.netcommwireless.
OPTION DEFINITION Router firewall Enable router firewall Enable or disable the in-built firewall on the router. Remote router access control Enable HTTP Enable or disable remote HTTP access to the router. You can also set the port you would like remote HTTP access to be available on. HTTP management port Enter a port number between 1 and 65534 to use when accessing the router remotely. Enable HTTPS Enable or disable remote HTTPS access to the router using a secure connection.
Reboot The reboot option in the System section performs a soft reboot of the router. This can be useful if you have made configuration changes you want to implement. To reboot the router: 1. Click the System menu item from the top menu bar. 2. Click the Reboot button from the menu on the left side of the screen. Figure 96 - Reboot menu option 3. The router displays a warning that you are about to perform a reboot.
Appendix A: Tables Table 1 - Document Revision History ........................................................................................................................... 2 Table 2 - Device Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Table 3 - LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................................
Appendix B: Device Mounting Dimensions The image below is at 100% scale and may be used as a template for mounting the device. All dimensions shown are in millimetres. Figure 98 - Device mounting dimensions Vodafone MachineLink 3G 96 www.netcommwireless.
Appendix C: Mounting Bracket The image below is at 100% scale and may be used as a template for mounting the bracket. All dimensions shown are in millimetres. Figure 99 - Mounting bracket Vodafone MachineLink 3G www.netcommwireless.
Appendix D: Default Settings The following tables list the default settings for the Vodafone MachineLink 3G. LAN (MANAGEMENT) Static IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.
Restoring factory default settings Restoring factory defaults will reset the Vodafone MachineLink 3G to its factory default configuration. You may encounter a situation where you need to restore the factory defaults on your Vodafone MachineLink 3G such as: You have lost your username and password and are unable to login to the web configuration page; You are asked to perform a factory reset by support staff.
Recovery mode The Vodafone MachineLink 3G features two independent operating systems, each with its own file systems. These two systems are referred to as 'Main' and 'Recovery'. It is always possible to use one in order to restore the other in the event that one system becomes damaged or corrupted (such as during a firmware upgrade failure). Both systems have Web interfaces that can be used to manipulate the other inactive system.
Appendix E: HTTP Secure What is HTTP Secure? HTTP Secure or HTTPS is the use of the HTTP protocol over a SSL/TLS protocol. It is used primarily to protect against eavesdropping of communication between a web browser and the web site to which it is connected. This is especially important when you wish to have a secure connection over a public network such as the internet. HTTPS connections are secured through the use of certificates issued by trusted certificate authorities such as VeriSign.
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3. When you have entered all the required details, press the Generate button. The certificate takes several minutes to generate. When the certificate has been generated, you are informed that it has been successfully generated and installed. The web server on the router restarts and you are logged out of the router. Click OK to be taken back to the login screen.
3. Click the Upload button to begin uploading it to the router. The file appears in the list of files stored on the router. Figure 104 - Server certificate file uploaded 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the server key file. 5. Click the Install link next to the server.crt file then click OK on the prompt that is displayed. The certificate file is installed. Repeat this for the key file. When each file is installed it is removed from the list of stored files. Figure 105 - Installing the server.
Appendix F: RJ-45 connector The RJ-45 connector provides an interface for a data connection and for device input power using the pin layout shown below. Pin: 8 1 Figure 106 -The RJ-45 connector COLOUR SIGNAL (802.3AF MODE A) SIGNAL (802.
Safety and product care RF Exposure Your device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is on, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your device, the system handling your connection controls the power level at which your device transmits. This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
FCC Statement FCC compliance Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. FCC regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Electrical safety Accessories Only use approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Connection to a car Seek professional advice when connecting a device interface to the vehicle electrical system. Distraction Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Product handling You alone are responsible for how you use your device and any consequences of its use.
Small children Do not leave your device and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the device. Your device contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a choking hazard. Emergency situations This device, like any wireless device, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Interference Care must be taken when using the device in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15cm be maintained between a device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. Hearing aids People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when using wireless devices or when one is nearby.
