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MDS Orbit MCR-4G Technical Manual
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2.0 PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
The MCR-4G is a rugged networking router providing comprehensive solutions for IP/Ethernet, serial, and
machine-to-machine wireless communication. This industrial package provides integrated 4G LTE wireless
technology and connectivity for Ethernet and serial devices requiring secure operation.
2.1 Key Features
MCR units include the following key features:
•
Security
—The unit uses industry-leading security features to protect data while maintaining com-
patibility with deployed infrastructures. Features include AAA user access with passwords and lock-
out protection, VPNs, encrypted storage, signed firmware, secure booting, integrity management,
and more.
NOTE:
The Orbit MCR device is designed for high security environments. As such, management of the
device does not support Telnet, but instead implements the more secure SSH protocol.
•
Small Form Factor
—The unit is housed in a rugged enclosure suited for operation in harsh indus-
trial environments. It requires only protection from direct exposure to the weather, and may be easily
mounted inside a NEMA enclosure for outdoor applications when required.
•
Network Interfaces
—Several network interfaces are present to provide connectivity for a variety
of equipment and applications. Ethernet, serial, and WiFi interfaces provide local connections while
a cellular interface provides access to public carrier networks.
•
User interface
—Multiple user interfaces are provided for configuration and monitoring of the unit.
These include local serial console, web, SSH, USB, and NETCONF.
NOTE:
When the unit is installed in hazardous locations, use only the serial or Ethernet connections on
the unit’s front panel. Do
not
use the USB port in hazardous locations.
•
NETCONF
—A next-generation management protocol is used that provides an array of features for
device configuration and monitoring.
•
Network Management System
—The PulseNET Network Management System allows administer-
ing and monitoring the operation of small-to-large scale deployments.
2.2 Interface Types
MCR units are offered in two external interface offerings; 2 Ethernet/1 Serial (2E1S), or 2 Serial/1 Ethernet
(2S1E). The 2E1S configuration (
Figure 1
) is the standard model and is the focus of this manual. Most infor-
mation applies equally to both configurations, however.
2.3 Typical Application
The unit provides flexibility in network communications and may be used in a wide variety of applications.
In a common scenario, it provides cellular connectivity to locally-connected devices that are located on a
local/internal/private LAN or WiFi network. The unit acts as an Access Point on the WiFi interface to pro-
vide connectivity to WiFi clients.
Figure 2
shows an example network in which the unit provides connec-
tivity to multiple end devices. The end devices are connected via Ethernet, serial, and WiFi links.
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