LAN-Cell 2 3G Cellular Router + VPN + Firewall Quick Start Guide Version 4.
The REALLY QUICK Start Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Power off the LAN-Cell 2. Insert an activated 3G Cellular PC-Card modem. Power on the LAN-Cell 2. Wait 60 sec. for the PWR LED to stop flashing. Connect a DHCP-enabled PC to one of the LAN ports. Browse to http://192.168.1.1 Password is: 1234 Select Wireless > Cellular from the left side menu on the Home screen. If required, enter your APN, PIN, Username, and Password.
II. Hardware Indicators & Connections Figure 2: LAN-Cell 2 Front Panel LABEL PWR LAN / DMZ 1-4 WAN AUX WLAN CELL LED STATE DESCRIPTION Flashing Green Power-on Self Test is in progress. (approximately 60 sec) Solid Green Powered on and running. Solid Red Supplied voltage is too low. Solid Green (10 Mbps) Solid Orange (100 Mbps) Link Status on the corresponding wired LAN/DMZ Ethernet ports.
Figure 3: LAN-Cell 2 Rear Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION PWR Connect the included 12V DC power adapter to this power jack. Reset To erase all user-entered settings, press & hold the reset button with a small object such as a paperclip for approximately 10 seconds until the PWR LED begins to flash. This returns the LAN-Cell to its factory default settings (LAN IP = 192.168.1.1 Password = 1234). LAN/DMZ 1-4 Connect computer equipment to these ports with Ethernet cables.
III. LAN-Cell 2 Default Settings The factory default settings for the LAN-Cell’s key parameters are: LAN-Cell’s LAN IP Address 192.168.1.1 Management Access Password 1234 TCP Management Ports HTTP (80), HTTPS (443), Telnet (23), SSH (22) LAN DHCP Server On LAN DHCP Settings 192.168.1.33 to .160 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 WAN DHCP Client On Cellular Modem Interface Enabled, Dial on Demand, Cell-Sentry Off WLAN Access Point Disabled WLAN Country Code 255 – U.S.
V. Configuring the LAN-Cell 2 The Home screen provides a snapshot look at your LAN-Cell’s configuration and operational status including: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Wireless > Wi-Fi The LAN-Cell’s integrated 802.11 a/b/g access point is DISABLED by default. Use the screens in this area to enable and configure your Wi-Fi settings. Security > Firewall You can use the LAN-Cell without configuring the firewall. The LAN-Cell’s firewall is ENABLED by default and is set to block inbound initiated packets to LAN devices. You may need to change the default firewall rules to suit your specific application.
VI. Setting Up 3G Cellular PC-Card Modems Please refer to the Release Notes on the LAN-Cell Documentation CD or the Proxicast web site for a list of the specific 3G modem cards supported by the LAN-Cell 2 in each firmware release.
7. For WAN IP Address Assignment, select Get Automatically from ISP. This is the correct setting in most situations, even if your carrier has assigned a “static” IP address to your 3G card. 8. Click Apply, then return to the Home screen to see the 3G status.
Common settings for some carriers are shown below. Contact your carrier or Proxicast Support if settings for your carrier are not shown. CDMA Carriers Auth. Type Username Password Verizon Wireless NONE {blank} {blank} Sprint PCS NONE {blank} {blank} Alltel CHAP/PAP MDN@alltel.net alltel Bell Mobility CHAP/PAP MDN@1x.bell.ca {voicemail password} Telus PAP/CHAP MDN@1X.telusmobility.com {11 digit ESN} MDN is the “Mobile Directory Number” (phone #) assigned to your cellular card.
VII. Cell-Sentry™: Cellular Budget Control The LAN-Cell 2 has a unique feature called Cell-Sentry which monitors and/or limits the amount of traffic that passes through the cellular interface. This feature enables you to utilize a carrier’s lower cost data service plans and ensures that you do not exceed your plan allowance. * At the bottom of the Wireless > Cellular screen, enable Cell-Sentry and specify either a time-based or data-based budget for the month.
VIII. Card-Lock™ The LAN-Cell 2’s Card-Lock system provides a mechanism for securing the PC-Card modem to prevent it from coming loose in mobile applications. Simply insert a cable-tie through the two Card-Lock brackets above and below the PC-Card slot (Figure 8) leaving enough slack to accommodate the portion of the PC-Card that extends outside of the LAN-Cell. Rotate the loop toward the front of the LAN-Cell (Figure 9).
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION None of the LEDs turn on Ensure that the correct power adapter is connected to the LAN-Cell and have plugged it into an appropriate power source. If the LEDs still do not turn on, there may be a hardware problem – contact your vendor. Cannot access the LAN-Cell from a PC on the LAN Check the cable connection between your computer (or hub) and the LAN-Cell. Check that the corresponding LAN port LED is ON.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Cannot make (or maintain) a cellular data connection when cellular signal is present (i.e. no Cellular WAN IP address) Wrong type of WAN IP address is assigned (i.e. dynamic instead of static or private instead of public) Cellular Signal Strength is low CORRECTIVE ACTION Confirm that the Cellular modem’s APN, Username, Password, Authentication Type, PIN and ISP Access Phone Number settings are correct for your carrier.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Wi-Fi clients periodically disconnect, esp. when LAN-Cell configuration parameters are updated Some updates to the LAN-Cell’s configuration require that the Wi-Fi Access Point be reinitialized, causing client connections to drop. Configure Wi-Fi clients to automatically reconnect to the LAN-Cell.
The REALLY QUICK Start Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Power off the LAN-Cell 2. Insert an activated 3G Cellular PC-Card modem. Power on the LAN-Cell 2. Wait 60 sec. for the PWR LED to stop flashing. Connect a DHCP-enabled PC to one of the LAN ports. Browse to http://192.168.1.1 Password is: 1234 Select Wireless > Cellular from the left side menu on the Home screen. If required, enter your APN, PIN, Username, and Password.
