QK-R041 Manual
V 1.0
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2022
When inserting a SIM card, ensure the SIM card has the correct orientation. Do NOT insert the SIM
card at an angle or use force. There is also an SD card slot next to the SIM card slot, the use of this is
not currently supported by the firmware.
After inserting the SIM card, power on the R041 to ensure the SIM card works well before replacing the
cover. The router will automatically connect to the mobile network, the first 4G indicator will stay on
showing that the router is connected to the Internet. The other three signal strength indicators will turn
on if the signal strength arrive relative level. If
the 4G indicator doesn’t show on, login to the
configuration interface to check if the Access Point Name (APN) need to be modified.
Please switch off the router before inserting or removing the SIM card. Inserting the SIM card
with the router on, it might affect the performance or might cause SIM card data loss.
3.4. Network connections
The R041 has five RJ45 Ethernet connectors: four LANs and one WAN.
3.4.1. WAN
The WAN port on the R041 can be used to connect the router to a wired Internet connection. For example,
if your boat has a second Internet connection (via Satellite, or long-range WiFi router), the R041 can be
connected to it using a network cable and your R041 will have two independent Internet connections.
The priority of internet connections can be set using the configuration interface. Once the R041 is
connected to an external Internet device, it will start working as soon as it receives a dynamic IP address.
3.4.2. LANs
The R041 features four local Ethernet ports for connecting the devices on the boat. Devices like Smart
TVs, desktops, VOIP phones can be connected to the LAN ports to get a reliable Internet connection.
The R041 assigns IP addresses automatically to all devices connected to the LAN ports.
3.5. Digital inputs / outputs
The R041 provides two digital inputs and two digital outputs. The two digital outputs can be used for
switching external digital levels (DO1 and DO2) from the Router, the two digital inputs can accept
external digital level (DI1 and DI2) to the Router. Both digital outputs are dry contact and can only be
