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Phone +1 (877) 432-9908

Quick Start Guide

Fax +1 (717) 764-0839

Sixnet® Series

www.redlion.net

Drawing No. LP0981 

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Note:

 For security purposes, it is recommended that 

the admin password be changed according to your 
internal policies.

To change password, go to: 

Admin->Access Settings

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3.

Upon successfully logging in you will see the following screen

You are now connected to the web interface. If you should see 
anything other than the interface screen shown above, please 
refer to the Red Lion Software Manual located at:

www.redlion.net/sixnet_documentation.

Verify Cellular Connectivity

Confirm the following on the GUI after logging into the unit:

Activation:

     “Succeeded” or “Unavailable”

Connection:

   “Enabled”

IP Address:

    Populated with a network IP address

Signal Strength has GREEN bars populated. If you see any RED 
bars represented under the Signal Strength graphics, please 
consult the Software Manual. Ethernet (Eth0) should show “Up” 
and show the network issued IP address.

Note

: If “Unavailable” and connection “Unknown” browse to 

the 

Status

EZ Config Wizard 

or

 Network Tab 

 Cellular 

Connection 

 Configuration

 and input the APN field. EVDO 

models will automatically try to activate on a periodic basis.

If you were unable to confirm this status on the Main page, please 
refer to the Software Manual for troubleshooting steps at 

www.redlion.net/sixnet_documentation.

For more information to set up Modbus features (RAM models 
only), please refer to the Hardware Guide available at:

 

www.redlion.net/sixnet_documentation.

If you are able to confirm this status, then your unit is 
successfully connected to the cellular network

Hardware Status LEDs

*

*See the RAM/SN Hardware Guide for more information on LEDs.

Red Lion Technical Support

If you have followed all instructions up to this point, have verified 
with your carrier that you are not having an authentication 
problem, verified that you have adequate cellular signal 
reception, and your unit is still not communicating, then it is time 
to contact Red Lion Technical Support at 

[email protected]

 or 

1-877-432-9908 and we will be happy to assist in getting your 
unit operational.

Installation and Hazardous Area Warnings

All power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance 
with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods and in accordance with 
the authority having jurisdiction.
Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D 
hazardous locations, or non-hazardous locations only.

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD –

 SUBSTITUTION OF 

COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS 1, 
DIVISION 2. 

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD

 

 DO NOT DISCONNECT 

EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE 
AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS.

Avertissements pour Installation et Endroits Dangereux

Tout courant, câblage entrée et sortie (I / O) doit être conforme 
aux méthodes de câblage à la Classe I, Division 2 et 
conformément à l'autorité compétente.
Cet appareil est adapté pour utilisation en Classe I, Division 2, 
Groupes A, B, C, D endroits dangereux ou endroits non-dange-
reux.

AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION –

 LA SUBSTITUTION DE 

TOUT COMPOSANT PEUT NUIRE À LA CONFORMITÉ DE CLASSE I, 
DIVISION 2.

AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION –

 NE DÉBRANCHEZ 

PAS L'ÉQUIPEMENT À MOINS QUE L'ALIMENTATION AIT ÉTÉ 
COUPÉE OU QUE L’ENVIRONNEMENT EST CONNU POUR ÊTRE 
NON DANGEREUX.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a 
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy; and if not installed and used 
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a 
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference to radio 
communications, in which case the user will be required to cor-
rect the interference at their own expense. Warning: Changes or 
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment.

Information to the user

If this equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow-
ing measures: In order to meet FCC emissions limits, this equipment 
must be used only with cables that comply with IEEE 802.3. If necessary, 
the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television 
technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following 
booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

 

“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”.

LED

State

Description

Power

ON

Power is applied to the router

ON

Excellent signal strength

Signal

FLASH

Flashes faster as signal is stronger

OFF

Very weak or no signal (less than -100dBm)

WAN

ON

Wireless link established, but no data activity

FLASH

Data transmitted/received on wireless network

RS232

ON

Link established with serial device but no data activity

FLASH

Data transmitted/received with attached serial device

Ethernet

ON

Link established with Ethernet Device

FLASH

Data transmitted/received

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