Vodafone MachineLink 4G Quick Start Guide and Safety Manual Vodafone Power to you QSG-00075 rev 7 - MachineLink 4G QSG.
Welcome to the world of mobile communications Thank you for choosing a Vodafone MachineLink 4G, M2M router. This guide will help you set up, connect and configure your device quickly and easily. QSG-00075 rev 7 - MachineLink 4G QSG.
Chapters 2 Getting started 3 Device overview 5 Installing your device 10 Overview of LED indicators 12 Advanced configuration and troubleshooting 15 Verifying connection status 16 Wireless LAN connection 19 Mounting your device 22 Configuring multiple devices 24 Safety and product care Package contents This package includes • 1x Vodafone MachineLink 4G M2M router • 2 x Multiband dipole cellular antennas (ANT-0022) • 2 x Wi-Fi dipole antennas • 1x 1.
Getting started Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain components to configure your device correctly. • External power supply unit for the Vodafone MachineLink 4G router (not included). • Flathead screwdriver for terminating power input wires. • Notebook or PC for advanced configuration. • Additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specific wall or rail mounting. 2 QSG-00075 rev 7 - MachineLink 4G QSG.
Device overview 6 2 5 3 4 1 1 7 ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 WiFi antenna connectors Reverse polarity SMA Female connectors for WiFi antennas. 2 GPS antenna connector SMA female connector for GPS antenna. 3 SIM card slot Insert SIM card here. 4 MicroSD card slot Insert a MicroSD card here to provide additional storage (Optional). 5 Reset button • Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
9 10 11 8 8 ITEM DESCRIPTION 8 Cellular antenna connector SMA female connectors for LTE/UMTS/GSM antennas (ANT-0022). 9 RJ45 LAN Ethernet port Connect one or several devices via a network switch here. 10 RJ45 WAN/LAN port WAN or LAN port for wired Ethernet clients or to bridge another network connection. 11 Four-way terminal block connector Connect power source wires here. Power wires may be terminated on the supplied terminal block and connected to a power source.
Installing your device Step 1 The Vodafone MachineLink 4G router comes equipped with an internal soldered-down GDSP SIM which is ready for use. If you have an additional SIM card that you would like to use, you can insert it in the SIM card tray. To eject the SIM card tray, use the end of a paper clip to press the SIM Eject button. Place the SIM card in the tray and then insert the loaded tray into the SIM slot with the gold side facing up, as shown below.
Step 2 The MachineLink 4G router is shipped with rubber caps on the Cellular, WiFi and GPS antenna sockets. To attach the supplied antennas, first remove the socket caps from the antenna sockets then screw the antennas onto the sockets by turning them in a clockwise direction. Please refer to the Device overview section for the antenna socket layout. If you have purchased a GPS antenna, remove the socket cap from the GPS antenna socket and attach the antenna to the socket in the same manner.
Step 3 Mount your router in a suitable location using the options listed in the Mounting options section. When selecting a location to mount the MachineLink 4G router, keep in mind that it features high performance antennas designed to provide optimum signal strength in a wide range of environments. You can check the signal strength by observing the colour and number of LEDs illuminated on the front of the device.
Step 4 Connect power to your router using one of the following options. 1. DC power via the four-way connector Remove the attached green terminal block from your router and connect to the router’s power socket using a DC power supply, sold separately. 2. DC power via field terminated power source If an 8-40V DC power supply is available, you can insert the wires into the supplied terminal block to power your router.
TERMINAL DESCRIPTION + Positive wire for power - Ground Wire i Dedicated terminal for ignition detection 1 One terminal used for input/output detection (Please refer to the User Guide and SDK Guide for more information). The green power LED on the router lights up when a power source is connected. Step 5 Connect equipment that requires network access to the LAN port of your router. You can connect one device directly, or several devices using a network switch.
Overview of LED indicators LED ICON LED COLOUR Power Network STATE DESCRIPTION Off Power off Double flash Powering up On Power on On Power on in recovery mode Slow flashing Hardware error On Connected via WWAN Blinking Traffic via WWAN Slow flashing Connecting PDP / Waiting for demand On Registered network Slow flashing Registering network Slow flashing SIM PIN locked Fast flashing SIM PUK locked On Can’t connect 1 10 QSG-00075 rev 7 - MachineLink 4G QSG.
Signal strength WiFi 1 On LTE On WCDMA signal On GSM/GPRS signal Off Radio off On WiFi Access Point or both WiFi Access Point and WiFi Client mode are enabled. Blinking Traffic via WiFi in AP, client or dual AP/client mode On WiFi Client mode is enabled, WiFi Access Point is disabled Blinking Traffic via WiFi in client mode The term “blinking” means that the LED may pulse, with the intervals that the LED is on and off not being equal.
Advanced configuration and troubleshooting Depending on what you’re using your router for, you may need to log into it via the web based configuration interface for status monitoring, troubleshooting or advanced configuration. To access this interface, you’ll need a computer with an Ethernet port and web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Chrome or Safari) installed. Step 1 Make sure your Vodafone MachineLink 4G is turned on and disconnect any Ethernet connections.
Admin account Allows updates to general settings. To access the Admin account, use these login details. http://192.168.1.1 or http://my.router Username: admin Password: admin Step 3 Once logged in you’ll see the Status page. Here you can see an overview of information about the network your router is connected to (if any), signal strength and data connection status. You can access advanced configuration settings from the top menu.
In the Current PIN field, enter the SIM PIN and then enter it again in the Confirm current PIN field. If you do not want to enter the PIN code each time the SIM is inserted, select the Remember PIN option. Click the Save button. The router displays “Success! The SIM unlock was successful”. Step 5 If the SIM Status is OK, the Vodafone MachineLink 4G router automatically attempts to connect to the Internet by detecting the correct APN and connection details.
3. Ensure that the Automatic APN selection toggle key is set to the OFF position. (Not required when using a Vodafone GDSP SIM) 4. In the APN field, enter the APN name that your carrier requires for mobile broadband connection. If required, enter the Username and Password in the Username and Password fields. Click the Save button. The connection profile is now configured. Verifying the connection status Click on the Status menu item from the top menu bar. The Status page is displayed.
Wireless LAN connection The MachineLink 4G router can operate as both an access point and a WiFi client simultaneously, if required. By default the MachineLink 4G router has the wireless access point disabled. If you want to use this functionality you must enable it first. To enable the wireless access point on the MachineLink 4G router: 1. From the top menu bar, select the Networking option. 2. Select Wireless settings on the left, then select the AP basic settings menu item. 3.
Follow these steps to connect your client device to the Internet over the wireless network: 1. Turn on the wireless radio on your client device. 2. Open the wireless network manager on your client device and connect to the Wireless Network Name (SSID) printed on the Wireless activation card. 3. When prompted for your wireless security settings, enter the WiFi Key. Wait a few seconds for the connection to be established. 4.
5. If the network requires a password, enter the password in the Network key/WPA pre-shared key/Private key passphrase field, then click the Save button. The wireless client connects to the access point. You can confirm that it is connected by viewing the WLAN client connection status section of the Status page. For further detail on using the wireless client, refer to the product user guide. 18 QSG-00075 rev 7 - MachineLink 4G QSG.
Mounting your device Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain components to mount your device correctly, such as: • A Flathead screwdriver for terminating power input wires. • Additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specific wall or rail mounting. Mounting options The Vodafone MachineLink 4G router can be installed quickly and easily in a variety of locations. MOUNT TYPE DESCRIPTION BENEFITS Wall mount 1. Flat against the wall • Slimline form factor, close to wall 2.
Wall mount 1. Flat against the wall 2. Perpendicular to the wall 3. Mounted via DIN Rail Bracket 20 QSG-00075 rev 7 - MachineLink 4G QSG.
DIN Rail mounting bracket Push to release V Bend allows you to snap the DIN bracket onto the middle of a DIN rail, rather than sliding it onto the end C Section DIN rail mount Top hat DIN rail mount Desk mount 21 QSG-00075 rev 7 - MachineLink 4G QSG.
Configuring multiple devices To apply your advanced configuration settings to more than one MachineLink 4G router, follow these simple steps. Step 1 Back up your router’s configuration Log in to the web configuration interface, click on the System menu, select System configuration and click on Settings backup and restore. If you want to password protect your backup configuration files, enter your password in the fields under Save a copy of current settings and click on Save.
Step 2 Restore your backup configuration In the web configuration interface click on the System menu, select System configuration and click on Settings backup and restore. From the Restore saved settings section, click on Choose a file and select the backup configuration file on your computer. Click Restore to copy the settings to the new MachineLink 4G router. The router will apply these settings and inform you it will reboot - click on OK.
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Table of contents Open Source Disclaimer 26 RF exposure External antenna 26 27 CE approval (European Union) 28 FCC statement FCC compliance FCC regulations 29 29 29 IC Regulations IC radiation exposure statemant 30 30 Electrical safety Accessories Connection to a car 30 30 30 Distraction Operating machinery 30 30 Product handling Children Emergency situations Device heating 31 32 32 32 WEEE approval 32 Faulty and damaged products 32 Interference Pacemakers Hearing aids Medical devices H
Open Source Disclaimer This product contains Open Source software that has been released by the developers of that software under specific licensing requirements such as the “General Public License“ (GPL) Version 2 or 3, the “Lesser General Public License“ (LGPL), the “Apache License“ or similar licenses.
Le présent émetteur radio FCC ID: XIA-NWL2202, IC: 8847A-NWL2202 a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessus et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
CE approval (European Union) Union and attained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters “CE.” The CE Mark applies to the products regulated by the central European health, safety and environmental protection legislation. The CE Mark is obligatory for products it applies to: the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be able to sell their product in the European market. The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU.
Radio frequency spectrum usage (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) • EN 301 511 V9.0.2, EN 301 908-1 V6.2.1, EN 301 908-2 V6.2.1 • EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1, EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1 • EN 300 328 V1.9.1 RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) • EN 50581: 2012 NOTE: To comply with the RF exposure requirements, this equipment must be operated with a minimum of 20 cm separation from the user.
IC regulations CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Product handling You alone are responsible for how you use your device and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your device wherever the use of a mobile phone is prohibited. Do not use the device without the clip-on covers attached, and do not remove or change the covers while using the device. Use of your device is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
the device. Do not connect the device to an inappropriate power source. 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.
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. The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference. You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
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