RFI G-router User manual
G-router
GSM/GPRS to RS-232 and Ethernet Gateway
Quick Installation Guide
Author
RFI Support Team
Revision
A0
uick Install Guide Version
QIG_G-router_1.2.2
Date
12
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01
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20
1
2
Covering Product code
G-router, RE.40.QGSM
Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Check Your Package Contents ............................................................................ 5
2 Connectors and status LEDs on the G-router Unit ........................................................ 6
2.1 Ethernet and 802.3af (Power over Ethernet) Pin Assignments ................................. 7
2.2 RS-232 Pin Assignments ................................................................................... 7
2.3 Relay connections............................................................................................ 8
3 Installation Overview ............................................................................................. 9
3.1 Inserting the SIM card ..................................................................................... 9
3.2 Connecting the G-router Unit to your network .................................................... 10
4 Accessing the G-router configuration, user ‘admin’ .................................................... 11
4.1 Console login via SSH and the Ethernet port (CLI) .............................................. 11
4.2 Logging out (CLI) .......................................................................................... 12
4.3 Changing your password (CLI) ......................................................................... 12
4.4 Console login via browser and the Ethernet port (web) ........................................ 14
4.5 Console login via GSM dial-in........................................................................... 15
4.6 Disconnect the GSM dial-in connection .............................................................. 16
5 Advanced configuration, user ‘root’ ......................................................................... 17
5.1 Retrieving the GSM configuration ..................................................................... 18
5.2 Setting the GSM PIN ...................................................................................... 18
5.3 Getting the GSM PIN ...................................................................................... 18
5.4 Retrieving the GSM status: ............................................................................. 18
5.5 Setting idle-timer timeout ............................................................................... 19
6 LED status and patterns of the G-router .................................................................. 20
6.1 Power LED ................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Modem status LED ......................................................................................... 20
6.3 Status LED ................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Call status LED ............................................................................................. 21
6.5 GPRS status LED ........................................................................................... 21
6.6 Relay status LED ........................................................................................... 21
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Revision History
Revision
Reason
Aut or
Date
00010
First version
IVL
16
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01
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200
8
00011 Updated after an initial product presentation.
Updated and added functionality:
- Configurable password settings.
- Configurable idle timer, default set to 5
minutes
- Configurable escape sequence to take control
of the GSM modem. Default set to “^^^”.
- Relay LED + “toggle_relais” command
- Synchronize the Linux clock to the Vodafone
GSM network
- Possibility to remotely update the G-router
via dial in connection and ppp.
- Implemented hardware “carrier detect” so
that the unit disconnects the call when the
remote side drops the carrier (disconnects).
IVL 28-01-2008
00012 Updated to include latest hardware version 026C and
added functionality:
- Web user interface
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Configurable users with user permissions
IVL 10-06-2008
00013
Cleanup the document
FRK
22
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04
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201
1
00014 Insert SIM card requirement PAC 12-01-2012
References
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1 Introduction
The general purpose GSM/GPRS G-router is designed as an intelligent wireless data transmitter,
which can be effectively deployed in sensor networks, smart monitoring and monitoring
applications. Data can be transmitted in "Push" or "Pull" mode, stored and aggregated along
preset criteria. Intelligent monitoring can be used e.g. to monitor modems, installed on
corporate customer premises, providing a redundant link for wireless, backup, maintenance and
support purposes. The GSM/GPRS technology will bring immediate benefits such as online
connections plus cost efficient, high-speed data transmission. The optional remote power switch
can be used for an effective reboot of the connected equipment.
The G-router can be customized to optimally suit customer requirements to provide a reliable
competitive solution for wireless M2M projects. The GSM/GRPS unit can be used in combination
with the entry-level D-controller (Remote Access Console Controller), M-controller (Remote
Access Management Controller), smart P-controller (Remote Access Device Controller) or high-
end -controller ( uad Remote Port Controller).The G-router comes with all software and
hardware components needed to transfer data encrypted over wireless networks.
Features:
•10/100 Base-T Ethernet port and RS-232 serial interface
•Relay contact for remote power cycling of equipment
•uad Band GSM interface (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
•Supports: GPRS, CSD Data/Fax, SMS
•Remotely configurable and software upgradeable
•Event monitoring and reporting from monitored equipment
•L2TP VPN client
•Access rights to the configuration parameters per unique UID
•Default “customer” configuration during production
•Complies With EMI/RFI Regulations
•Black, Flame retardant ABS plastic enclosure
This document provides information on the following topics:
•G-router installation.
•G-router login.
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1.1 Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your G-router purchase:
1x G-router GSM/GPRS unit 1x PoE Power Supply unit
Mains Power cables (optional)
Dependent on the territory different power supplies will have to be used. In Europe a European
style 220V/AC power cable can be supplied as optional. In Canada and the USA an 110V/AC
power cable can be supplied as optional.
European 220V/AC cable USA/Canadian 110V/AC cable
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2 Connectors and status LEDs on the G-router Unit
This section provides an overview of the connectors and status LEDS on the G-router unit.
Figure 1: G-router front view
1 Blue, Power LED
2
Green,
Modem
3
Green, S
tatus. Flashing when unit is booting
4
Green, Call. On when GSM connection is active
5 Green, GPRS. On when GPRS connection is established to the
network.
6 Green, Contact/Relay status
Figure 2: G-router rear view
1
RP
-
TNC GSM antenna connector
2
DC Power jack 2.1
mm
3 Ethernet port, including 802.3af PoE
4
Second Ethernet port
5
Low power relay contact for remote control
6
RS
-
232, 9 pin male SUB
-
D
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2.1 Ethernet and 802.3af (Power over Ethernet) Pin Assignments
2.2 RS-232 Pin Assignments
The following signals are internally connected in the RS-232 port on the G-router unit:
•Carrier Detect (pin 1), Data Terminal Ready (pin 4) and Data Set Ready (pin 6)
•Request to Send (pin 7) and Clear to Send (pin 8)
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2.3 Relay connections
The G-router has a low power relay contact that can be used for remote controlling low power
devices. In order to connect the relay contact to the low power device you can use a cable with
an RJ-11 connector. The two middle pins (pin 3 and 4) of the RJ-11 connector are connected to
the relay, whereby the relay is normally open. This contact is closed as soon as the relay is
activated. Pins 2 and 5 of the RJ-11 connector are connected to the relay in a normally closed
configuration. When the relay is activated this contact opens.
Please note: This relay is specified for low power devices only. This means that the
maximum ratings are 100V @ 500mA for switching purposes maximum. In case you want to
switch higher voltages and/or higher currents you need to use an external relay, such as RFI
Engineering’s single port remote power switch; RE.99.R1NC.
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3 Installation Overview
The G-router is a radio device capable of transmitting and receiving in the
850/900/1800/1900MHz bands. Because the G-router unit operates in the radio frequency bands
it can be susceptible to interference that can reduce range. Install the G-router in such a way
that adequate GSM reception is obtained. You can see the GSM signal levels in the configuration
menu of the G-router. Please see paragraph 5.4 for retrieving the GSM status.
3.1 Inserting the SIM card
In order to start using the G-router you need to insert a miniature SIM card. Please make sure
t e SIM card is a data card and t e mobile network operator supports CSD. The SIM
card holder is located inside to the G-router and can only be accessed by unscrewing the four
screws in the bottom of the unit. To insert a SIM card take the following steps:
1. Make sure the G-router is switched off, by unplugging the power supply.
2. Unscrew the four screws in the bottom of the unit.
3. Turn the unit over and carefully lift the top of the unit.
4. The SIM card holder is located on the GSM main board.
SIM card holder
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5. Insert the SIM card with the connections facing downwards into the SIM card holder. Pay
attention to the correct position. The SIM card has a small cut off corner which located
on the top left corner in the picture below.
6. Re-assemble the unit, taking the above steps in reverse order.
After insertion of the SIM card and reassembly of the unit you can start configuring the unit.
3.2 Connecting the G-router Unit to your network
A. Connect an Ethernet cable to the port labeled “Et 0(POE)” on the RFI G-router.
B. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled “J1 Data & PWR” on the
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power supply.
C. Connect the port labeled “SERIAL” to the WAN router you want to monitor.
D. Connect the power cable to the back of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and power the unit
on.
When you have completed the above steps the connected network should look like this:
Figure 3: G-router Connections
Cut
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off corner
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