Quick Start Guide and Safety Manual Vodafone MachineLink 3G
Welcome to the world of mobile communications 1 Welcome 1 Package contents 2 Device overview 4 Getting started 5 Mounting options 8 Installing your device 11 Overview of LED indicators 12 Advanced configuration and troubleshooting 14 Configuring multiple devices 16 Safety and product care
Welcome Thank you for choosing a Vodafone MachineLink 3G, M2M IP router. This guide will help you set up, connect and configure your device quickly and easily. Package contents This package includes • 1x Vodafone MachineLink 3G router • 1x 1.
Device overview RJ45 PoE Ethernet port Reset button Two-way captive power SIM card slot Main antenna socket Signal strength LEDs Power LED Network LED 2
• Main antenna socket SMA female connector for an optional external antenna. • Two-way captive power Terminal block for connecting power cable. Operates in the 8-35V DC range. • Reset button Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode. Press and hold for 5 to 15 seconds to reboot to recovery mode. Press and hold for 15 to 20 seconds to reset the router to factory default settings. • SIM card slot Insert SIM card here.
Getting started 4 Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain components to configure your device correctly. • External power supply unit for the Vodafone MachineLink 3G (not included). • Flathead screwdriver (no 3) for terminating power input wires. • Notebook or PC for advanced configuration. • Additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specific wall or rail mounting.
Mounting options The Vodafone MachineLink 3G 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. Perpendicular to the wall • Small wall footprint 3.
Wall mount 1. Flat against the wall 2. Perpendicular to the wall 3.
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 7
Installing your device Note: If you connect an external antenna to the female SMA connector, the main internal antenna disables automatically but the auxiliary internal antenna remains connected to provide (where possible) diversity assistance. Step 1 Mount your router in a suitable location using the options listed on page 5.
3 DC power via field terminated power source If an 8-35V DC power supply is available, you can insert the wires into the supplied terminal block to power your router. Use a no3 flathead screwdriver to tighten the terminal block screws and secure the power wires, making sure the polarity of the wires are correctly matched, as illustrated below. Tip: You can connect both the PoE and DC power sources at the same time. When both are connected, the DC power acts as backup to the PoE input.
Step 3 Connect equipment that requires network access to the Ethernet port of your router. You can connect one device directly, or several devices using a network switch. If you’re using PoE as the power source, you need to connect any devices via an available Ethernet port on your PoE power source (be it a PoE network switch or PoE power injector). Switch on your power supply and wait 2 minutes for your Vodafone MachineLink 3G to start up and connect to the mobile network.
Overview of LED indicators LED ICON LED Power Network Mobile signal strength COLOUR 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 On Registered network Slow flashing Registering network Slow flashing SIM PIN locked Fast flashing SIM PUK locked On Can’t connect On 3G On 2G GPRS On GSM only (no GPRS) 11
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 Ethernet port and web browser (IE, Chrome, Firefox or Safari) installed. Step 1 Make sure your Vodafone MachineLink 3G is turned on and disconnect any Ethernet connections.
There are two system management accounts (Root Manager and Admin) with different management capabilities. Root Manager account Grants full privileges such as firmware upgrades, device configuration, backup and restore, and reset to factory default settings. To access the Root Manager account, use these login details. http://192.168.1.1 Username: root Password: admin Admin account Allows updates to general settings. To access the Admin account, use these login details. http://192.168.1.
Configuring multiple devices To apply your advanced configuration settings to more than one Vodafone MachineLink 3G 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 Do not change the file extension of the backup file as this may cause it to corrupt. 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 Browse / Choose File and select the backed up configuration file on your computer. Click Restore to copy the settings to the new Vodafone MachineLink 3G router.
16 Safety and Product Care Vodafone MachineLink 3G
Table of contents RF exposure External antenna 18 18 CE approval (European Union) 19 FCC statement FCC compliance FCC regulations 20 20 20 IC Regulations IC radiation exposure statemant 21 21 Electrical safety Accessories Connection to a car 22 22 22 Distraction Operating machinery Connection to a car 22 22 22 Product handling Small children Emergency situations Device heating WEEE approval 22 23 23 23 23 Faulty and damaged products 24 Interference Pacemakers Hearing aids Medical devices Ho
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. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
CE approval (European Union) This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European 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 allowed to sell their product in the European market.
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.
IC regulations 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.
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 22 You alone are responsible for how you use your device and any consequences of its use.
• • • • • • • Do not use your device in an enclosed environment or where heat dissipation is poor. Prolonged use in such space may cause excessive heat and raise ambient temperature, which will lead to automatic shutdown of your device or the disconnection of the mobile network connection for your safety. To use your device normally again after such shutdown, cool it in a well-ventilated place before turning it on. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Faulty and damaged products Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its accessories. Interference Care must be taken when using the device in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Only qualified personnel must service or repair the device or its accessories. If your device or its accessories have been submerged in water punctured or subjected to a severe fall, do not use until they have been checked at an authorised service centre.
Explosive environments Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your device or other radio equipment. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
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