Proxicast 1xMG-401 User manual

LAN-Cell Gateway Series

Secure Cellular Data Gateway

Quick Start Guide

Models

1xMG-401

1xMG-401A

1xMG-401S

February 2007

Introducing the LAN-Cell 1x Mobile Gateway

The LAN-Cell is the ideal gateway for all data passing between cellular carrier data

networks and LAN-attached devices. By integrating a full-featured IP router (including

NAT, firewall and VPN capability) with an embedded cellular data modem, Proxicast’s

LAN-Cell is a complete security solution that protects your intranet, efficiently manages

data on your network, and intelligently controls the use of cellular data network access. The

embedded web configurator is easy to operate and totally independent of the operating

system platform you use.

I. Hardware Installation

Figure 1: LAN-Cell 1x Mobile Gateway (Model 1xMG-401S shown)

Front Panel LEDs

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Power Indicates that power is supplied to the LAN-Cell. The Power LED

blinks while performing system testing and stays on if the testing is

successful. Red indicates that the supplied voltage is too low.

Cell Indicates activity between the router and its cellular modem.

WAN & LAN 1-4 Indicate Link Status and Activity on the corresponding ports.

Green = 10 Mbps, Orange = 100 Mbps

Cell Signal Indicates that the embedded cellular modem has detected the

presence of a signal from the carrier for which it is configured.

Cell SMS Indicates that an SMS message has been received.

Cell Online Turns on when the cellular modem has made a successful data

connection to the carrier. Minute and/or data charges may be

incurred when this LED is ON. Consult your cellular service

provider for details regarding your cellular data service plan.

Cell OPT Future Use. (model 1xMG-401S only)

Cell C-PWR Indicates that power is being supplied to the internal modem.

Front Panel Connections

LABEL DESCRIPTION

12VDC Connect the included power adapter (use only this adapter) to this

power socket.

CFG Port This DB9 connection is used to access the embedded cellular

modem for configuration, if necessary (see Activating the Cellular

Modem).

The CFG Port communication parameters are 115200 bps, no parity,

8 data bits, 1 stop bit and hardware flow control. Use the supplied

DB9/DB25 serial cable.

CFG/RUN Switch Set this switch to CFG to access the modem configuration via the

CFG Port. Otherwise, set the switch to RUN. Note: moving the

switch from RUN to CFG will disconnect any active cellular

modem connection.

Reset Only use this button if you’ve forgotten the LAN-Cell’s password.

It returns the LAN-Cell its factory defaults (password is 1234, LAN

IP 192.168.1.1), not necessarily the “as-shipped” configuration for

your specific carrier. Use only as a last resort.

10/100 LAN 1–4 Connect computer equipment to these ports with Ethernet cable.

These ports are auto-negotiating (can connect at 10 or 100 Mbps)

and auto-sensing (automatically adjust to the type of Ethernet cable

you use, straight-through or crossover).

10/100 WAN Connect a cable/DSL modem or other Ethernet-based WAN

equipment to this port.

Antenna Attach the supplied antenna to the SMA connector located on the

side of the LAN-Cell, near the Proxicast logo. Use only the antenna

supplied with your unit. Be sure to tighten the antenna connector

fully to ensure a reliable cellular connection.

II. LAN-Cell Default Connection Parameters

The factory default settings for the LAN-Cell’s key interfaces are:

LAN-Cell’s IP Address 192.168.1.1

LAN DHCP Server ON

LAN DHCP Settings 192.168.1.33 to .64

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0

WAN DHCP Client ON

Management Access Password 1234

CFG Port 115200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop

bit and hardware flow control.

III. Configuring the LAN-Cell

Activating the Cellular Modem

Your LAN-Cell may have been activated at the factory or by your reseller. If so, the

LAN-Cell’s Electronic Serial Number (ESN) and cellular telephone number (Mobile

Identification Number or MIN) will be indicated on the label on the bottom of the unit. If

this is the case, your LAN-Cell is ready to use. Otherwise, follow the steps below to

activate the cellular modem.

The embedded cellular modem in the LAN-Cell must be activated with the designated

cellular service provider before it can establish a cellular data connection. You must

subscribe to a carrier’s cellular data plan before activating the LAN-Cell. The LAN-Cell’s

cellular modem is pre-configured for a specific cellular service provider at the time of

manufacture (indicated on the LAN-Cell’s label).

LAN-Cell ESN Decimal

LAN-Cell ESN Hexadecimal

Mobile Directory Number (MDN)

Mobile Information Number (MIN)

Note: Your MDN and MIN may differ, especially if you ported your phone number from

another carrier. Some carriers use only the MIN value. Both are required for Verizon

Wireless. Ask your activation agent to confirm the values of both your MIN and MDN.

For Verizon Wireless USA Users

Over-The-Air (OTA) Verizon Wireless Activation (recommended approach)

Step 1: Contact Verizon Wireless and subscribe to a cellular data service plan.

Provide them with the LAN-Cell’s ESN. Verizon Wireless recognizes the

LAN-Cell by its internal cellular modem module (1xMG-401 = AnyData

DT2000; 1xMG-401S = AnyData DTG2000). Ask the activation agent to

provide you with the Mobile Identification Number (MIN) and the Mobile

Directory Number (MDN). We recommend that you request a “1X data-

only” service plan with “no roaming” unless you will be using the LAN-Cell

outside of the U.S.

Step 2: Slide the CFG/RUN switch to the CFG position.

Step 3: Connect a terminal (or terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal)

to the CFG Port. Use the supplied serial cable. Settings are 115200, N81,

Hardware Flow Control.

Step 4: Type AT and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

Step 5: Type: AT+CDV*22899 and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

After a few seconds, the modem will respond with:

CONNECT

PROGRAMMING_IN_PROGRESS. . .

followed by a series of status messages. Programming will continue until the

message:

COMMIT_OK

is displayed. At this point, the modem has been configured with the MDN,

MIN and latest PRL file (preferred roaming list).

If you do not receive the COMMIT_OK message, then programming was

unsuccessful. Confirm that you have adequate signal strength (AT+CSQ?

command) and reattempt the OTA session. Otherwise, follow the manual

activation procedure below.

You should confirm that the MDN and MIN values programmed into the

modem match those assigned to your account by Verizon Wireless.

Type: AT+WMDN? and press return. The modem will respond with the

programmed MDN value.

Type: AT+MIN? and press return. The modem will respond with the

programmed MIN.

Step 6: Disconnect the serial cable and return the switch to the RUN position.

Your LAN-Cell is now ready to be configured for your specific application. Please see

the User’s Guide for additional information.

Manual Verizon Wireless Activation (use if OTA fails or as directed by Technical

Support)

Step 1: Contact Verizon Wireless and subscribe to a cellular data service plan.

Provide them with the LAN-Cell’s ESN. Verizon Wireless recognizes the

LAN-Cell by its internal cellular modem module (1xMG-401 = AnyData

DT2000; 1xMG-401S = AnyData DTG2000). Ask the activation agent to

provide you with the Mobile Identification Number (MIN) and the Mobile

Directory Number (MDN). We recommend that you request a “1X data-

only” service plan with “no roaming” unless you will be using the LAN-Cell

outside of the U.S.

Step 2: Slide the CFG/RUN switch to the CFG position.

Step 3: Connect a terminal (or terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal)

to the CFG Port. Use the supplied serial cable. Settings are 115200, N81,

Hardware Flow Control.

Step 4: Type AT and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

Step 5: Model 1xMG-401:

Type: AT+SPC=”000000” (type the double quotes) and press return. The

modem will respond with OK.

Type: AT+WMDN=”0123456789” (type the double quotes) and press

return, where 0123456789 is your Mobile Directory Number (MDN)

Type: AT+WMDN? and press return. The modem will respond with the

programmed MDN value.

Type: AT+SPC=”000000” (type the double quotes) and press return. The

modem will respond with OK.

Type: AT+WMIN=”1234567890” (type the double quotes) where

1234567890 is the MIN provided to you by the carrier, and press return. The

modem will respond with OK.

Wait 5 seconds, then type: AT+MIN? and press return. The modem will

respond with the programmed MIN.

Model 1xMG-401S:

Type: AT*OFFLINE and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

Type: AT*SPC=000000 and press return. The modem will respond with

OK.

Type: AT*WMDN=0123456789 and press return, where 0123456789 is

your Mobile Directory Number (MDN)

Type: AT*WMDN? and press return. The modem will respond with the

programmed MDN value.

Type: AT*OFFLINE and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

Type: AT*SPC=000000 and press return. The modem will respond with

OK.

Type: AT*WMIN=1234567890 where 1234567890 is the MIN provided

to you by the carrier, and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

Wait 5 seconds, then type: AT*MIN? and press return. The modem will

respond with the programmed MIN.

Step 6: Disconnect the serial cable and return the switch to the RUN position.

Your LAN-Cell is now ready to be configured for your specific application. Please see

the User’s Guide for additional information.

For Sprint PCS Users

Please see the file: \Baseline CFG Files\Sprint\SprintActivation.pdf on the

LAN-Cell Support CD for information on using the Activator.exe program to activate

the LAN-Cell on the Sprint PCS network.

Cellular Modem Activation For All Other CDMA Carriers:

Step 1: Contact the cellular carrier indicated and subscribe to a cellular data service

plan. Provide the carrier with the LAN-Cell’s ESN. Cellular carriers

recognize the LAN-Cell by its internal cellular modem module (1xMG-401 =

AnyData DT2000; 1xMG-401S = AnyData DTG2000). Ask them to provide

you with the Mobile Identification Number (MIN).

Step 2: Slide the CFG/RUN switch to the CFG position.

Step 3: Connect a terminal (or terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal)

to the CFG Port. Use the supplied serial cable. Settings are 115200, N81,

Hardware Flow Control.

Step 4: Type: AT and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

Step 5: Model 1xMG-401:

Type: AT+SPC=”000000” (type the double quotes) and press return. The

modem will respond with OK.

Type: AT+WMIN=”1234567890” (type the double quotes) where

1234567890 is the MIN provided to you by the carrier, and press return. The

modem will respond with OK.

Wait 5 seconds, then type: AT+MIN? and press return. The modem will

respond with the programmed MIN.

Model 1xMG-401S:

Type: AT*OFFLINE and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

Type: AT*SPC=000000 and press return. The modem will respond with

OK.

Type: AT*WMIN=1234567890 where 1234567890 is the MIN provided to

you by the carrier, and press return. The modem will respond with OK.

Wait 5 seconds, then type: AT*MIN? and press return. The modem will

respond with the programmed MIN.

Step 6: Disconnect the serial cable and return the switch to the RUN position.

Your LAN-Cell is now ready to be configured for your specific application.

Please see the User’s Guide for additional information.

IV. Using the Internal Web Configurator

NOTE: You can use either the embedded web configurator or the System Management

Terminal (SMT) to access and configure the LAN-Cell. This Quick Start Guide shows

you how to use the web configurator only. See your User’s Guide for more information

on all of the LAN-Cell’s features and configuration options. Click the web

configurator online help for screen-specific assistance.

Step 1: Launch your web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 as the web site address.

Step 2: The default password (“1234”) is already in the password field (in non-

readable format). Click Login to proceed to the change password screen.

Step 3: It is highly recommended that you change the default password! Enter a new

password, retype it to confirm and click Apply; alternatively, click Ignore to

proceed if you do not want to change the password now.

Step 4: Click OK to create a unique security Certificate for the LAN-Cell or click

Ignore to later import your own Certificate.

Step 5: You should now see the web configurator Main Menu screen.

Consult your User’s Guide for more information on how to configure the LAN-Cell’s

features. Some common items you may wish to review immediately include:

LAN Use the screens in this area to change the LAN-Cell’s IP address and

its DHCP server settings.

WAN The screens in this area enable you to configure your Wired and

Cellular WAN settings. Refer to any documentation from your service

provider regarding their requirements.

Firewall The LAN-Cell’s integrated 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. See

the User’s Guide for more information on configuring the firewall.

Cellular

Modem If your LAN-Cell was purchased directly from Proxicast along with an

unlimited cellular data plan, then the LAN-Cell’s cellular modem is

ENABLED and configured as ALWAYS ON and the unit is ready for

use. Otherwise, the LAN-Cell’s embedded cellular modem is NOT

ENABLED by default. After you have activated the modem with your

cellular carrier and configured the modem’s MIN/MDN values via the

CFG port, the cellular modem also must be configured and enabled in

the WAN/Cellular Modem Screen. See the User’s Guide or contact

your carrier or Proxicast for carrier/application specific information on

these settings.

For Verizon Wireless, you must enter your login information as

“MDN@vzw3g.com”, password “vzw” and set the access phone

number to “#777”, where MDN is the Mobile Directory Number

assigned to your ESN by Verizon Wireless. Other carriers may use

different login names and passwords; contact your carrier for more

information.

Once the LAN-Cell is functioning to your satisfaction, we strongly recommend

that you backup the device configuration to your PC. See:

Maintenance > Configuration > Backup

Special Note for Users with Cellular Static IP Addresses

Users of LAN-Cell Model 1xMG-401S on Verizon Wireless and users of other models

on carriers that support static IP assignment to cellular devices should specify “Get IP

Address Automatically from Remote Server” as the TCP/IP option on the Cellular

Modem configuration screen. Verizon Wireless (and most other carriers) implement

“static IP” by using DHCP servers that simply assign the same IP address to your ESN

each time one is requested; however these “static” addresses have DHCP lease times

associated with them and must be periodically renewed.

If you choose not to use DHCP assignment of your carrier’s IP address, then you must

manually configure the static IP address, remote carrier IP address/subnet and you also

manually specify the carriers’ DNS servers on the System/General screen.

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