DEVICE CONNECTIONS
Step 1
If required, insert the SIM with the gold side up. Push the card completely into the
slot until it clicks in place.
Step 2
Connect a cellular antenna (for Tx/Rx) to the SMA connector labeled ANT on the
front of the Vanguard modem. Optionally, a second cellular antenna (for Rx diversity)
may be connected to the SMA connector labeled DIV.
Step 3
Connect a GPS antenna to the SMA connector labeled GPS and connect a Wi-Fi
antenna to the RP-SMA connector labeled AUX.
Step 4
Connect the Ethernet cable to the modem’s Ethernet port and connect the other
end into the network port of your PC.
Step 5
Connect the DC power cable (or optional AC power adapter) to an applicable
power source and plug the connector into the modem. If using the fused power cable to
connect to a DC supply (car battery), use the following diagram and pin-out table to
connect the unit.
Note:
Both ignition sense and DC power are required to start the Vanguard unit. When
used in fixed installation, connect the ignition sense wire (white) to DC power.
At power up, all LEDs will light red, then amber, then green. At the end of the boot
sequence, the service light will blink as it attempts a network connection.
SUBSCRIBER ACTIVATION
In order to use the modem, it must be activated for your specific carrier.
ACCESSING THE MODEM’S WEB SERVER
Step 1
Enable a network connection with the following LAN settings. In the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select
Obtain an IP address automatically
and
Obtain DNS server address automatically
. Click
OK
and close.
Step 2
Open a Web browser and enter
192.168.1.50
in the Address bar. When the
connection Login window appears, enter the User name:
admin
and the Password:
password
and click
OK
.
Note:
On the
Unit Status
page, the WAN status will read DOWN until the cellular
connection is enabled. Before activating the unit, you will need to select your carrier and,
if applicable, activate your SIM card.
CARRIER SELECTION
Step 1
Select
Cell Connection
from the Main Navigation Panel and select the
Carrier
tab. In the Carrier section, select the APN, user name and password and authentication
protocol required by the carrier. Most carriers don’t require a user name, password or
authentication for connection. Please check with your carrier for more information.
Step 2
Click
Save & Apply
to save your carrier selection. This will also refresh the page.
The options that display on the Settings page are dependent on which carrier is selected.
Step 3
Configure the applicable settings on the
Settings
tab.
See instructions that follow that are specific to your carrier.
SETTINGS (SIM CARD ACCEPTANCE)
In
Settings
, SIM STATUS should read SIM ACCEPTED.
