Certification Exhibit FCC ID: VEYXVMR1 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project: 15-2067 Manufacturer: xG Technology, Inc. Model: CN3100 User Manual 3998 FAU Blvd.
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T For xG Technology Internal Review Only! AF Product features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. xG® and xMax® are registered trademarks of xG Technology, Inc. All other trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners. For the latest product documentation and software updates, please refer to our Web site at DR www.xGTechnology.com/support 2 CN3100 Vehicle Modem - Installation Guide - G7609 - 3.0 - DRAFT xG Technology, Inc.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! Table of Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................................5 About this Product.................................................................................................................... 5 About this Book ........................................................................................................................ 5 Before You Begin ...................................
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! Information View – Tools ................................................................................................................ 26 Settings View – WiFi ........................................................................................................................ 27 Settings View – xMax ...................................................................................................................... 27 Settings View – Other ....................
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The CN3100 Vehicle Modem is a ruggedized subscriber device. It is waterproof and made to handle wide temperature ranges. While primarily designed for vehicle usage, the device may be used in fixed locations, such as in parks or at outdoor events. T It enables any Internet-ready device to connect to the xMax network, either wirelessly using secure WiFi links or through a wired Ethernet connection.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The CN3100 Vehicle Modem is a self-contained IEEE 802.11b/g access point and xMax modem. It is a full-featured hotspot allowing connection by up to 5 users. The CN3100 is totally protected against dust and moisture. T Both top Tx RF ports, MUST be properly terminated before power is applied to the unit. AF Applying power without proper RF port termination might damage the unit and void the product warranty.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The CN3100 features seven connectors: Four external xMax antenna connectors (N-type Jack, Female Socket) A connector for an external WiFi antenna (TNC Jack, Female Socket) A weatherproof Ethernet connector A weatherproof Power connector T BOTTOM CONNECTORS AF TOP CONNECTORS Tx 3/Rx Tx 1/Rx Rx 4 Power Ethernet Rx 2 The CN3100 Vehicle Modem Status LED indicates power, WiFi and network status and hardware fault conditions.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! These notices apply to the CN3100 Vehicle Modem. Be sure to read, understand and follow these instructions. Heed all warnings. Only use accessories and attachments specified by xG Technology. Keep a copy of these instructions for future reference. T AF The CN3100 Vehicle Modem MUST only be installed by a professional installer.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. T This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 25 cm (0.82 ft) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter MUST not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The CN3100 has four antenna connectors — two Tx/Rx and two Rx-only. All connectors are always used. The WiFi antenna can be positioned in any convenient location. On a vehicle, magnetic-mount or through-hole mount antennas may be used. T FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE The CN3100 should be placed as close as possible to the antennas. The antenna cable lengths should be as short as possible.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The following illustrations show typical antenna configurations. The antennas must be separated by at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) in horizontal and vertical orientation. This is the minimum separation distance required for proper operation. AF T Four antennas are used with an Omni antenna installation. The antennas should be arranged in a square configuration with two feet (2 ft.) separation on each side.
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For xG Technology Internal Review Only! This procedure should be completed before installing the CN3100 in a service location. These steps set up the CN3100 Vehicle Modem for use. After completing these configuration steps, the CN3100 Vehicle Modem will be fully functional and ready for installation and operation. It will broadcast on the configured channel and enable any authorized Internet-ready device to securely connect to the Internet through the xMax Network.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! 4. Connect the flying leads on the supplied weatherproof power connector to a 12 to 19 VDC power supply capable of providing 3 amp service. 5. Secure the power plug to the power connector on the CN3100 Vehicle Modem. The Status LED glows RED within fifteen seconds after the power source is switched on. NOTE The CN3100 startup process takes two to three minutes. Before continuing, wait until this process completes and the LED glows GREEN. T 6.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The menu bar is at the top of the window. AF T 8. On the tool bar, click Settings to open to the Settings – WiFi view. xG Technology strongly recommends that you change the SSID and WPA security key. NOTE Before saving changes, be sure to write down the new SSID, and then keep it in a safe place for future reference: DR SSID: 9. In the SSID field, enter a unique SSID for the device. Select a security protocol: 10.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! AF T On the tool bar, click Accounts to open the User Accounts view. The Change User Password section, displays the current Username. xG Technology strongly recommends that you change the default Account Password. IMPORTANT Before clicking Apply, be sure to write down the new password, and then keep it in a safe place for future reference. The password length must be a minimum of 6 characters.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! NOTE xG Technology recommends that the CN3100 Vehicle Modem be configured on a bench before installing the device in the field. See Configuring the CN3100 Vehicle Modem on page 14. T This checklist may be of assistance in assembling the parts needed to complete the installation.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! These steps outline the basic tasks required to complete a successful installation. Your specific steps will depend upon the requirements of your system design. 1. Select an appropriate location to mount the CN3100 Vehicle Modem and secure it in place with an appropriate mounting bracket. T 2. Position the Magnetic Mount xMax Antennas on the roof of the vehicle as shown in the topic Antenna Configurations on page 11.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! When within range of an operating CN3100 Vehicle Modem, any authorized Internet-ready device is enabled to securely connect to the Internet through the xMax Network. These steps connect WiFi devices to the xMax Network. 1. Configure a WiFi-enabled device for Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and DHCP operation. T 2. Enter the SSID and password that was saved in the steps performed in the section Configuring the CN3100 Vehicle Modem on page 14.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! Much like a common wireless router, the CN3100 Vehicle Modem requires only minimal configuration for general use. Additional configuration features, however, are available using the CN3100 Vehicle Modem Management tool. T The CN3100 Vehicle Modem tool provides a means to perform the complex configuration tasks in a visually appealing, Web-based interface. In addition, the tool provides powerful facilities for network monitoring and analysis.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! DR AF T The CN3100 Vehicle Modem window opens to the Home view, as shown. Figure 1: CN3100 Vehicle Modem – Home View There are six CN3100 Vehicle Modem Management tabs at the top of the window. Each of these tabs presents additional CN3100 Vehicle Modem Management functions. Topics in this section describe the functions of each CN3100 Vehicle Modem Management tab. 22 CN3100 Vehicle Modem - Installation Guide - G7609 - 3.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! This diagram shows the major functions in each of the CN3100 Vehicle Modem Management views. Topics in this guide describe the features and usage information for each CN3100 Vehicle Modem Management function. Click one of the six CN3100 Vehicle Modem Management tabs, at the top of the window, to display that view. Click to select the CN3100 Management Dark Theme or Light Theme. Click to Log Out of CN3100 Vehicle Modem Management.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The Home view is the initial page presented. This page displays real-time System Information from the xMCC database for: AF T Devices Memory Traffic Statistics Active Clients The Information – Home view displays Device Information: DR 24 CN3100 Vehicle Modem - Installation Guide - G7609 - 3.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The Information – xMax view displays WAN Information: AF T Configuration Type Total Traffic RF Settings Wireless The Information – WiFi view displays WAN Information: DR 25 CN3100 Vehicle Modem - Installation Guide - G7609 - 3.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The Information – Sys-Info view displays System Information: AF T Device Memory Traffic Statistics Active Clients DR The Information – Tools view displays System Tools: 26 CN3100 Vehicle Modem - Installation Guide - G7609 - 3.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The Settings – WiFi view displays WiFi Settings: AF T WiFi Radio Enable Broadcast SSID Enable SSID Broadcast Channel Security DR The Settings – xMax view displays Radio Settings: 27 CN3100 Vehicle Modem - Installation Guide - G7609 - 3.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! The Settings – Other view enables configuration of additional settings: RADIUS Secret Enable System Reboot Date/Time Settings: Manually set date, time, and time zone, or Time/Date Sync Options: T AF Automatically syncs the date and time with a preset Internet time IP address. Acquires the date and time from the current local machine and sets it to that device. Syncs the date and time with a specific NTP server.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! AF T The Accounts view enables the currently logged-in user to update the account password. The Upgrade view displays the software versions for the CN3100 Vehicle Modem components: Software Components xMax Components DR This view also enables upgrading and rollback of the firmware and software on the CN3100 Vehicle Modem. 29 CN3100 Vehicle Modem - Installation Guide - G7609 - 3.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! 200 Users Up to 100 MPH Sessions maintained in CN3100 to CN3100 handoffs Per channel: up to 6 Mbps; Aggregate (16 channels): up to 96 Mbps RANGE: Up to 24 dBm in 1 dB steps (BPSK, QPSK, QAM 16/64) -100 dBm BPSK/-90 dBm QAM64 AF RADIO PERFORMANCE Tx Power Output Receiver Sensitivity: 902-928 MHz 1.44 MHz Adaptive BPSK / QPSK / QAM16 / QAM64 Up to 4.
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For xG Technology Internal Review Only! Customer is responsible for shipment to xG (or authorized service provider) and assumes all costs and risks associated with this transportation; return shipment to the Customer will be at xG’s expense. Customer shall be responsible for return shipment charges for Product returned where xG determines there is no defect ("No Defect Found"), or for Product returned that xG determines is not eligible for warranty repair.
For xG Technology Internal Review Only! T To obtain warranty service or technical support, please contact the party from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly from xG, contact your xG Sales Representative or call 754-206-4800. To take advantage of this Limited Warranty Purchasers are required to supply an original point of purchase receipt.
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