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EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide
Installation
1. Connect your cellular antenna to the SMA cellular antenna connector labeled
Main
2. Connect your GPS antenna to the SMA GPS antenna connector labeled
GNSS.
3. Mount the GPS antenna where it has a good view of the sky (at least
90
⁰).
4. Connect the diversity antenna to the SMA diversity antenna labeled
Diversity
Connecting to the Ethernet Ports
The Ethernet RJ45 ports provide the standard Ethernet interface speeds of 10/100/1000
Mbps through twisted pair (UTP) cables of up to 100 meters (328ft) in length. Cat5e or
Cat6 cables are recommended for 1000 Mbps connections.
Connecting to the USB-C port in Console Mode
By default, the USB-C port is set to console mode.
In this mode, the USB-C port acts as a console port.
1. Connect the power. See connecting power.
2. Allow the router to complete the boot up sequence.
3. Connect a USB cable to the PC’s USB port, then connect the other end of the cable to
the router’s USB-C connector.
4. On the PC Choose Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound (or equivalent) on the
Windows Operating System. Choose the Device Manager, and expand the Ports section.
The assigned COM port can be identified.
5. Start a terminal emulation program (such as Putty or SecureCRT) on the com port where
you have connect the cable to the PC.
6. Press the Enter key on the keyboard and the prompt will display.
See the EtherWAN Series Router CLI Reference Guide for more information on using CLI
Connecting to the USB-C port as an Ethernet over USB Port
In this mode, the USB-C port behaves as if a PC is connected to the Ethernet port,
allowing access to networks and the Internet. See the EtherWAN User’s Guide for more
information.
Warning: For Zone 2 and/or Class I, Division 2 hazardous location applications. Antennas intended
for use with the product must be installed within the end use enclosure. For remote mounting of the
antennas in unclassified or classified locations, routing and installation of the antennas shall be in
accordance with the appropriate location regulations.
Note:
When attaching the antennas to the SMA connectors hand tighten only (do not use
tools to tighten (maximum torque is 7Kgf-cm/1.1 N-m(10 in-lb).
Warning: If you connect or disconnect the console cable with the power applied to the router or any
device on the network, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion when installed in a
hazardous location. Ensure the power is removed from all devices prior to making the cable
connection
Warning: Do not use the USB port in a potentially explosive environment.
