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ATLAS LABS ALG-5530 User Manual

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ALG-5530
LTE Router with GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth
ALG-5530 Cellular LTE Router
User Manual
July 2016
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  • Page 1 ALG-5530 LTE Router with GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth User Manual ALG-5530 Cellular LTE Router User Manual July 2016...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    ©2012 to 2016 Atlas Labs LLC. All Rights Reserved. Atlas Labs reserves the right to modify the equipment, its specification or this manual without prior notice, in the interest of improving performance, reliability, or servicing. At the time of publication all data is correct for the operation of the equipment at the voltage and/or temperature referred to.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4. SIM Card ..................................6 2.5. Antennas ..................................7 2.5.1. Specifications ................................ 7 2.5.2. Atlas Labs A-9 Combination Antenna ......................7 Getting Started ................................. 10 3.1. Package Contents ..............................10 3.2. Setup Requirements ..............................10 3.3. SIM Card ..................................10 3.4.
  • Page 4 3.5.1. APN Configuration ............................12 User Interface ................................13 4.1. Status Pages ................................15 4.1.1. Status Overview Page ............................ 15 4.1.2. System Log Page ............................... 18 4.1.3. Kernel Log Page ..............................18 System Pages ....................................19 4.1.4. System Properties Section ..........................19 4.1.5.
  • Page 5 AVL/GPS Reporting to Remote Server ......................36 6.1.1. Best Practices – Modem Originated GPS vs MDC Originated GPS ..........36 6.1.2. Pre-Requisites ..............................36 6.1.3. Configuration ..............................36 6.2. Serial Port Emulation .............................. 40 6.2.1. HW VSP3 Configuration ..........................40 6.2.2. ALG-5530 Configuration ..........................41...

  • Page 6: Preface

    To comply with FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation for the ALG-5530, maximum antenna gain must not exceed 3dBi for the cellular bands. Maximum antenna gain for the 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi bands must not exceed 5dBi.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    2.1. General Description The ALG-5530 offers a single, flexible platform to address a variety of wireless communications needs with over-the-air configuration and system monitoring for optimal connectivity. Designed for public safety and government, the rugged ALG-5530 maximizes reliability without sacrificing function.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    2x Ethernet interface • 512 MB onboard flash • Low power, ARM9 processor • USB 2.0 Host • USB OTG (on-the-go) • Digital I/O – 7 digital inputs, 7 digital outputs, 1-bit temperature monitoring ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 3...

  • Page 9: External Interfaces

    Power is supplied via the 4-pin Molex micro-fit 3.0 connector and is pin-for-pin compatible with the ALG- 6000 cellular router. Table 1. Power connector pin definitions. Color Description +DC Power, 9 to 28V DC Black Ground Green ADC 1 White Ignition ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 4...

  • Page 10: Peripherals

    2.3.2. Peripherals The ALG-5530 includes wired peripheral support for USB, USB On-the-Go, Ethernet, and RS-232 serial. Peripherals include the following: RESET Press and hold to reset device to factory default settings. USB OTG USB On-the-Go port (USB Micro-B connector). Reserved for Atlas Labs custom interfaces.

  • Page 11: Sim Card

    For optimal reliability and security, the SIM card is mounted inside the device’s housing. Following insertion of the SIM card, simply snap the enclosure together prior to mounting. Ensure device is powered off and disconnected from any power sources including Ethernet cables prior to opening the enclosure. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 6...

  • Page 12: Antennas

    2.5.1.3. WiFi Antennas The WiFi antenna connection on the ALG-5530 product is an RP-SMA jack; therefore an antenna with an RP-SMA plug is required. Mounting options and cable lengths are user’s choice and application specific, though cable lengths should be as short as possible for minimal signal loss.
  • Page 13 Cell Lead (SMA connector)  CELL 2 When used in conjunction with the ALG-5530, the second A-9 antenna will have the GPS lead unused. This may be used for additional location-aware technology such as mobile DVRs, two-way radios, GPS clocks, etc. 2.5.2.1.
  • Page 14 For ground-plane independent antennas (diversity and GPS antennas), installation may be close to the edges of the surface. For vehicular installations Atlas Labs recommends the following antenna positions: •...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    1. With the ALG-5530 connected to the appropriate antennas, apply power using either a vehicle battery or 9 to 28VDC 15-Watt power supply. 2. Connect a PC to the ALG-5530 using a CAT-5 or higher rated Ethernet cable. Ensure the computer’s Ethernet port is configured to obtain an IP address automatically.
  • Page 16 3. From an Internet browser, enter the router’s local IP address of 192.168.1.55 in the address bar and press enter. This will bring up the ALG-5530 product login page (Note: It may take 30 seconds from initial power-up for the homepage to be available.)

  • Page 17: Cellular Activation And Provisioning

    When activating the ALG-5530, cellular providers will typically require the device’s IMEI. 3.5.1. APN Configuration The ALG-5530 typically does not need further action following insertion of a valid SIM in order to establish a data connection. In some cases however, the network provider may require configuration of a specified APN.

  • Page 18: User Interface

    4. User Interface The ALG-5530 features a browser-based graphical user interface for ease of configuration. To access the web configuration, ensure the router is powered on and connected to a computer or tablet using an Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 19 The following sections correspond to the various menu items of the ALG-5530. Some features of the user interface may not be documented in this manual or may not be present or visible on the ALG-5530 due to differences in firmware versions, installed applications, or configuration settings.

  • Page 20: Status

    Status Overview Page The device status is the first page displayed when navigating to the ALG-5530 Web interface and is the home page of the device’s web interface. Select Status > Overview from the top navigation pane to return to this page.
  • Page 21 Figure 9. Network and DHCP sections of the ALG-5530 status page. Network client devices on the LAN or WLAN interface that receive an IP address lease from the ALG-5530 will appear in the DHCP or DHCPv6 lease table as depicted in Figure 9.
  • Page 22 Figure 10. Wireless section of the ALG-5530 status page. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 17...

  • Page 23: System Log Page

    The Kernel Log page provides a way to capture the kernel log of the modem. Details related to system components and device drivers are captured by the kernel log. Figure 12. Kernel Log snippet. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 18...

  • Page 24: System Pages

    The following options are available from the General Settings tab of the System page: • Local Time – Current time of the ALG-5530 for the local timezone. Use the Sync with browser button to synchronize the ALG-5530 with the local computer •...

  • Page 25: Time Synchronization Section

    • Enable NTP Client – Allow time sync using WAN interface • Provide NTP Server – Allow client devices on the LAN or WLAN network to use the ALG-5530 as a time source • NTP server candidates – Servers to attempt sync with. Only displayed when Enable NTP Client...

  • Page 26: Administration Page

    Save & Apply button at the bottom of the page. 4.1.6.2. SSH Access Section The ALG-5530 incorporates the Dropbear SSH server for remote secure shell access. By default the ALG- 5530 permits access on all interfaces using the non-standard port 2002. See Figure 17 for configuration options.
  • Page 27 Password authentication – Enable users to log in to the SSH server using password authentication. • Allow root logins with password – Enable the root account to log in using a password. • Gateway ports – Enable remote hosts to connect with locally forwarded SSH ports. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 22...

  • Page 28: Services

    4.2. Services Pages This page contains the configuration options for various ALG-5530 services including Bluetooth, AVL/GPS, and other services. Some configuration items may not be available or displayed, depending on the installed ALG-5530 options or packages. 4.2.1. Bluetooth Page The ALG-5530 includes a Bluetooth transceiver. Configuration options may be accessed by selecting Services >...
  • Page 29 Figure 18. GPS/AVL Status page, accessible from the Services menu item. The page displays the current status of the integrated GPS receiver. • State – Online if the GPS receiver is online and communicating. Offline if the ALG-5530 is unable to communicate with the receiver. •...
  • Page 30 GPS receiver error tolerances. 4.2.2.3. Endpoints Tab The ALG-5530 may be configured to autonomously report position data to various independent destinations. To create, edit, or delete GPS / AVL endpoints, select Services > GPS / AVL from the navigation menu, then...
  • Page 31 ID Format – Include user-specified device ID in each TAIP packet. • Time Format – Include satellite time with hours, minutes, seconds, month, day, year, UTC offset (seconds), current fix source (2D/3D/2D DGPS/3D DGPS/unknown), number of useable satellites. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 26...

  • Page 32: Dynamic Dns

    DNS servers, enabling remote device access using an easily remembered DNS name rather than an IP address. To configure the ALG-5530 for Dynamic DNS, select Services > Dynamic DNS from the navigation menu to bring up the screen depicted in Figure 23.
  • Page 33 Enable – Enable or disable the selected dynamic DNS service • Service – DNS service provider • Hostname – Fully qualified DNS name from which ALG-5530 will be accessed • Username – Username of dynamic DNS service account • Password – Password corresponding to dynamic DNS account •...

  • Page 34: Network

    4.3. Network Pages To configure the ALG-5530’s network settings, select Network from the top level navigation menu to bring up the following page. Figure 23. Network interface configuration page. The network interface overview screen indicates the current status of each of the configured interfaces on the ALG-5530 including virtual interfaces such as PPtP and other VPN connections, or physical interfaces such as Ethernet ports, WiFi SSIDs, or other network interfaces.
  • Page 35 The ALG-5530 supports numerous network and VPN protocols via installation of additional software packages. Contact Atlas Labs support if a desired protocol is not available via the user interface. 4.3.1.1. Static Address Protocol Selection Figure 29 depicts configuration options available when a network interface is configured with a static address.
  • Page 36 To change protocols, change the Protocol drop-down list to the desired protocol, then click the Switch Protocol button: Figure 26. To change protocols, change the Protocol drop-down item, then click Switch protocol to bring up the applicable user interface configuration items. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 31...
  • Page 37 4.3.1.2. DHCP Client Protocol Selection With the DHCP client protocol selection, the following page is displayed. Figure 27. DHCP client configuration options. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 32...

  • Page 38: Wifi

    4.4. WiFi Pages The ALG-5530 includes an integrated combination WiFi and Bluetooth wireless adapter. The ALG-5530 may be configured as a wireless access point or client. To access the WiFi configuration options, select Network > WiFi from the navigation menu to bring up the following screen.

  • Page 39: Interface Configuration

    Figure 33. 4.4.2. Interface Configuration Wireless network configuration options may be configured under the Interface Configuration section of the desired wireless network. Figure 30. Wireless interface configuration options for currently selected wireless network. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 34...

  • Page 40: Appendix A - Service & Support

    Product Warranty, RMA and C ontact Information Atlas Labs LLC guarantees that every ALG-5530 Cellular Modem will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this manual.

  • Page 41: Appendix B - "How To" Guides

    To configuration the ALG-5530 to autonomous reporting to a remote server, perform the following: 1. Log in to the ALG-5530 web configuration interface, then select Services > GPS / AVL from the navigation menu to bring up the following screen.
  • Page 42 2. Add a reporting interval by entering the name (e.g. “5seconds_or_50meters”) in the field adjacent to the Add button, then click Add to bring up the following screen. Note: Interval names cannot include spaces or dashes. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 37...
  • Page 43 5) PV or LN – select appropriate format based on CAD vendor requirements 6) ID Format – ensure this checkbox is selected to permit reporting of device ID 7) Device ID – enter device ID to be reported to server ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 38...
  • Page 44 For example, vehicle number 105 that is assigned to shift “SAM 1” should use a device identifier similar to “105” instead of “SAM1”. Typical computer aided dispatch systems automatically handle the vehicle/unit assignment. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 39...

  • Page 45: Serial Port Emulation

    After VSP3 is downloaded and installed, it must be configured to create a virtual serial port using settings appropriate to the ALG-5530. To do this, open VSP3 on the client computer to bring up the following screen: Initially the software will be locked to prevent unauthorized access. Click the Login button in the lower right of the screen to edit the parameters, then perform the following: 1.

  • Page 46: Alg-5530 Configuration

    ALG-5530 Configuration Before client devices may be configured to connect to the ALG-5530, the appropriate TCP Port and GPS format must be configured. To do this, log into the ALG-5530 and select the GPS/AVL Settings page from the navigation menu.
  • Page 47 Figure 32. GPS / AVL interval for position reports every second. With the reporting interval saved, the ALG-5530 must now be configured to transmit its position data to the other devices on the local vehicle network. To do this, select the Endpoints tab to bring up the following screen.
  • Page 48 Enter an endpoint name in the field next to the Add button, then click Add to bring up the following screen. Figure 34. Configuration of GPS / AVL endpoints for transmitting location data. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 43...
  • Page 49 Select NMEA from the protocol list, then ensure the RMC and GGA formats are selected, then click the Save & Apply button. The ALG-5530 will now broadcast position data across the vehicle network every second. ALG-5530 Series LTE Cellular Router | Page 44...

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