CTEK Z4550 User Manual Download Page 5

10 October 2016

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1 Introduction

Welcome to the Ctek SkyRouter User’s Guide. While the primary focus of this manual is the Z4550 4G/LTE model it also

documents variations in the user interface caused by different network technologies, CDMA for the Z4200 and HSPA for

the Z4400. These UI variations are focused on the activation and network provisioning aspects of the UI, all other

functions are common across these three models. Note that firmware release 6.00.05 and newer will provide support

for all three models based on the type of radio module installed.

The Z4550 is a cellular applications platform that provides 4G/LTE service on all North American networks with fallback

3G service appropriate for that network. This User’s Guide will explain the basic operation of the application platform

and router, and take you through the necessary settings to get your wireless application online securely. Additional

information concerning many of the advanced features of the Z4550 is found in TechNotes available at

www.ctekproducts.com

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1.1 See Also

TN034

– Geo-fencing with the SkyRouter

TN037

– Updating CK418 Flash Memory

TN039

- SkyRouter Serial Subsystem

TN040

- GRE and IPSec Tunneling

APN007

– Automation Control

2 Getting Started

2.1 Default Factory Settings

The Z4550 leaves the factory with the default settings defined in Figure 1. A Z4550 may be returned to its factory setting

at any time by depressing and holding the switch labeled default until the status LEDs begin a repetitive flashing routine,

approximately 10 seconds. Once the LED flashing sequence has begun, the unit should be rebooted (power-cycled) and

will return to service with the factory defaults in place.

Note

– Z4550 units produced after approximately October 1, 2016 will be equipped with a dual-SIM feature. For both

dual-SIM operation and restoring factory defaults see dual-Sim section below.

Setting or Parameter

Factory Default

Administrative User ID

ctek

*** Change after first login  ***

Administrative password

ctek

*** Change after first login  ***

Administrative IP address

192.168.1.10

Network Configuration

Gateway

DHCP Server

Enabled

Administrative LAN and WAN port

Port 80 – See security section below

Summary of Contents for Z4550

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Ctek Z Series SkyRouter Cellular Application Platform Models Z4200 Z4400 Z4550 Release 6 00 05 and newer Ctek Things That Move Data...

Page 2: ...ific Firmware 5 3 4 APN Selection and Account Provisioning 5 For Legacy CDMA Carriers 5 For Legacy GSM Carriers 5 3 5 Dual SIM Operation 6 User Interface Control 6 Default Switch Operation dual SIM 6...

Page 3: ...ation Alarming 12 Application Logging 12 Email Configuration 12 Automation Display Groups 12 Dashboard Options 12 8 LOCAL INTERFACES 13 8 1 Overview 13 8 2 RS232 RS485 Ports 13 RS232 14 RS485 TR1 14 R...

Page 4: ...i 10 1 Time Source 16 Cellular Network 16 Network Time Protocol NTP Server 16 GPS 16 10 2 Location Source 16 11 SKYCLOUD SERVICES 16 12 TOOLS 16 12 1 Flash Update Client 16 12 2 Backup and Restore 17...

Page 5: ...s found in TechNotes available at www ctekproducts com 1 1 See Also TN034 Geo fencing with the SkyRouter TN037 Updating CK418 Flash Memory TN039 SkyRouter Serial Subsystem TN040 GRE and IPSec Tunnelin...

Page 6: ...Input Disabled Relay Output Managed by Automation Control No Time Source Cellular Network Location Source GPS Internal DNS Address Source Acquire from Wireless Network Auto Configure radio firmware D...

Page 7: ...rmation is a snapshot in time and must be refreshed to observe changes in dynamic parameters such as network connections or signal strength The Admin Main button on the Quick Panel will display the ma...

Page 8: ...network for the selected carrier The Z4550 will also operate globally on HSPA UMTS networks on bands 1 2 4 5 and 8 3 1 Prerequisites Before you start you must have 1 A cellular data account with your...

Page 9: ...s In terms of provisioning the wireless account especially APNs these two groups present very different behaviors Legacy CDMA carriers use an over the air provisioning mechanism to push the appropriat...

Page 10: ...or Service LED will come on steady green indicating which SIM slot is currently selected At this point a momentary closing pressing of the default switch will select the alternate SIM and indicate the...

Page 11: ...e command field and after submission the commands status string will be displayed in the response area Figure 4 4 2 OTAP OMA Activation Selecting the OTA Activation option presents the following scree...

Page 12: ...PN provided into the Profile Name field on the Wireless Interface and in most cases will also need to enter an Authentication Type PAP CHAP or both Additional information that may be required is PDP A...

Page 13: ...ss on port 80 6 1 Change the Default User ID and Password NOTE The default User ID and password for Ctek s SkyRouters is well known Failure to perform this step exposes the user s equipment to unautho...

Page 14: ...10 October 2016 10 6 2 Security Settings Select the Security Preferences function The screen shown in Figure 5 will be presented Figure 7...

Page 15: ...t 192 168 1 0 for LAN administration SMS Management Enable to allow SMS management commands as defined in TechNote TN009 White List Status SMS Enable to limit SMS access to specified phone numbers SSH...

Page 16: ...lications since in the client mode of operation traffic moves through the corporate network instead of over the wireless network 7 2 Application Parameters Location The location name that will be disp...

Page 17: ...gure 8 Figure 9 8 2 RS232 RS485 Ports The RS232 RS485 screen is used to configure the physical electrical and timing characteristics of the serial ports The serial ports can be connected to the TCP UD...

Page 18: ...39 and is used to support RS485 Modbus controllers that interface with Ctek s Automation Control application See Application Note APN008 for details on interfacing to Modbus controllers using Automati...

Page 19: ...e screen Advertise Yes or no Protocol TCP UDP or both Enable Make the rule active Yes No 8 5 Digital and Analog Inputs Relay Input Digital Input A digital input is provided on pin 17 of the top connec...

Page 20: ...rdinates User defined coordinates are especially useful for stationary installations hat may not want to incur the expense of a GPS antenna The Location Source screen also supports the creation of two...

Page 21: ...em logs In addition to a restore option for each backup categories listed above an additional type of restore allows update installer files to be applied to a SkyRouter via the USB drive 13 Applicatio...

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