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GW4 Gateway

NextCentury 5G Cellular Gateway

Operation and Installation Guide

A 15 VDC Power C USB C Port E 3

Party Port

B Ethernet Port D LED Indicators F Antenna Port

1| Product Overview

The NextCentury GW4 Gateway introduces the

next generation of superior wireless utility

management.

The GW4 Gateway’s embedded 5G cellular modem

provides an instant data connection right of the box,

making setup fast and simple.

Simple to Connect

The GW4 Gateway is your property’s Gateway to the

NextCentury Cloud. Utility data received from

NextCentury meter end-point devices is kept in sync using

one of 3 available data connections:

• Ethernet (Gigabit)

• WiFi (2.4/5 GHz)

• Cellular (5G & LTE)

2| Technical Specifications

2.1 – Certifications

FCC ID: 2AB8I-GW4 IC: 20949-GW4

Contains FCC ID: RI7WE866C6 IC: 6131A-WE866C6

Contains FCC ID: N7NHL78 IC: 2417C-HL78

2.2 – Wireless Communication

• Two-way NextCentury RF Connect™

• 902-928 MHz Unlicensed Band

2.3 – Cellular Data Communication Option

• 5G & LTE

• Simple to manage cellular subscription

• No contracts or hidden fees

2.4 – LAN Data Communication Options

• Gigabit Ethernet

• WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz b/g/n/ac)

2.5 – In-Field Configuration

• Direct Connect configuration using the iOS or

Android mobile app

2.6 – Dimensions

• 5.1in x 1.2in x 7.7in (129mm x 31mm x 195mm)

2.7 – Operation Environment:

• -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F )

• Should be installed in an indoor, dry environment

3| In-Field Installation

3.1 – Mounting Plate Installation

Each Gateway comes with a mounting plate and can be

installed using the mounting screws and anchors to secure the

Mounting Plate to the wall.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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2| Technical Specifications GW4 Gateway 2.1 – Certifications FCC ID: 2AB8I-GW4 NextCentury 5G Cellular Gateway IC: 20949-GW4 Contains FCC ID: RI7WE866C6 IC: 6131A-WE866C6 Operation and Installation Guide Contains FCC ID: N7NHL78 IC: 2417C-HL78 2.2 – Wireless Communication • Two-way NextCentury RF Connect™ • 902-928 MHz Unlicensed Band 2.3 – Cellular Data Communication Option • 5G & LTE • Simple to manage cellular subscription • No contracts or hidden fees 2.
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3.2 – Mount External Cellular Antenna • Attach magnetic base of cellular antenna to the wall. • Plug Power Supply into the 15-volt power port (Figure 1-A). 3.3 – Power the Gateway Note: The data plan is available on a month-to-month basis and can be canceled at any time. Cellular can also be turned on remotely at any time through the web portal. Option 2: Ethernet 1. 2. 5|Direct Connect 5.
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Blue Flash Red Flash No Light Programmed NCSS device communicating Unprogrammed 3rd Party devices communicating No Real-time RF activity 7.
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The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.