GridRouter™ User Guide
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4 Installing
4.1 Preliminary Inspections
The GridRouter is calibrated and tested at the factory and is ready for installation. Before installing and
applying power to the product, a quick inspection of the GridRouter is recommended to ensure there is no
damage to the GridRouter, which could possibly occur during shipping. Physical damage to the
GridRouter indicates potential damage to the inside of the GridRouter. Do not connect power to a
GridRouter that is suspected of having internal damage. Contact your SmartSynch technical support
representative if you suspect your GridRouter is damaged.
4.2 Installation Process
The SmartSynch GridRouter contains a cellular communications device. When the device is powered up
for the first time it will try to configure itself. The configuration process includes provisioning the modem
on the network, updating its hostname on the DNS server, and sending traps to an SNMP server.
4.2.1 Typical Installation Scenarios
On average, a technician will need 10 minutes to verify if a device has coverage. The GridRouter first
needs to be mounted correctly. Next, make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position (right) and
then attach the power connector. Wait until the battery LED illuminates before flipping the power switch to
the ON position (left). This could take up to 5 minutes.
The status LED will turn solid orange for approximately 120 seconds while the system is performing low-
level setup for the first time. Once the high-level setup begins, the status LED will begin blinking orange
for approximately 60 seconds until the system is done with setup at which time the status LED will begin
blinking green.
The WAN LED for the modem will turn solid green when power is applied to the modem and it will begin
blinking green once the modem begins dialing out. If the modem is not provisioned, it will first try and
download the preferred roaming list (PRL) from the carrier before connecting to the internet. Once the
PRL successfully updates, the SGR will try and connect the modem to the internet and then try and
update its DNS entry in the specified DNS server. The DDNS LED will turn solid green once the DDNS
successfully completes. At this point, the GridRouter is fully operational.
4.2.1.1 Serial Device
Connect the serial cable between the end device and one of the serial ports on the GridRouter.
4.2.1.2 Ethernet Device
Connect an Ethernet cable between the end device and the GridRouter.