Chapter 1
Tropos Mobile Mesh Router Installation Guide Models 4310-XA and 4319-XA
8
Cable Connections and Power
shows the power and connector ports on the side panel of the mobile outer:
The status indicator is red when the router is not connected to the Tropos network. It is green
when the router has a working IP address and network connectivity.
The CPE port is used to connect the router to a computer or other client device.
shows the connectors and indicators on the mobile router, from left to right they are:
Power: LEMO size 1k/1 circular push pull fixed receptacle, 3-pole female
CPE Ethernet: 4-pole, circular M-12 D-coded female
Status LED
Antenna: N-type, male
The router is designed to be used with negative ground systems, such as motor vehicle power.
There is no internal battery back-up, so the vehicle must be powered for the router to operate.
Note
The router requires quality shielded CAT5 Ethernet data cables.
Note
The router does not have a power switch. It is powered when the power plug is attached and then
connected to vehicle power. To remove power from an installed router, remove the power plug, remove the
fuse, or turn off vehicle power.
FIGURE 2 Connector Panel
CPE Ethernet
Status LED
Power
Antenna