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Note that if you are leaving internet service coverage areas (such as an RV on the move, or a boat leaving
dock to go to sea), then it is recommend to disable this setting, so that your GX is not rebooting itself
for no reason. Or set it, for example, to a two hour time-out and accept a reboot every two hours when
underway.

Watch this video to learn how to connect via LAN, WiFi and the GX GSM: 

Connecting a Victron GX Device online and setting up a

GX GSM

GX GSM manual

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Installation and configuration

Summary of Contents for GSM100100100

Page 1: ...GX GSM manual rev 00 08 2022 ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...lation and configuration 3 3 1 Installation step by step 3 3 2 Configuration 4 4 Operation 6 4 1 SIM status 6 4 2 Status Bar 6 4 3 GPS 6 5 Troubleshooting 7 5 1 Troubleshooting guide 7 5 2 What to do...

Page 3: ...M Portal It works on 2G and 3G networks There are multiple models refer to the table below to see which model best matches the available cellular network bands in your region Part number Name Region U...

Page 4: ...with an included 1m USB cable 2 4 When to use a mobile router instead The GX GSM provides an internet connection for the GX device only There is no option to share the internet to laptops phones or ot...

Page 5: ...to eject the SIM card tray with a pen or other pointy object Be aware that the SIM card tray sits slightly recessed inside the unit Be sure to push it all the way in 5 Connect the GX GSM to the GX de...

Page 6: ...evice as follows Go to Settings GSM modem PIN 3 Enter the same PIN that was previously set in the mobile phone or provided by the network operator 4 Go to Settings GSM Modem APN and set the APN name i...

Page 7: ...able this setting so that your GX is not rebooting itself for no reason Or set it for example to a two hour time out and accept a reboot every two hours when underway Watch this video to learn how to...

Page 8: ...2 Status Bar GSM modem status can be checked at a glance by looking at the status bar Icon Details GSM modem is connected to network but not to the internet no data connection Possibly on purpose beca...

Page 9: ...Online Reasons for the system to not go Online whilst properly registered on the Network are 1 APN not configured contact the network operator for details 2 The network is a different one than the hom...

Page 10: ...Mounting option Screw mount Cable type RG 316 Cable length 3 0 m Connector SMA Male straight Frequencies 800 900 1800 1900 2100 MHz Signal Gain 3 dBi 6 1 2 Active GPS Antenna Part number GSM900200100...

Page 11: ...of South America 1900 MHz is the most common frequency for 3G which is unsupported for this version of GX GSM Use the GX LTE 4G instead Australia The 900 MHz 3G frequency in remote areas is typically...

Page 12: ...alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or misuse neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not c...

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