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1 About This Guide bintec elmeg Chapter 1 About This Guide This installation guide for the RS123 router family contains information on how to correctly install the device in a working environment. 1.1 Supported Devices The information provided in this installation guide only applies to the RS123 router family: RS123 Devices.
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1 About This Guide bintec elmeg Fax: +49 - 911 - 688 0725 Email: support@bintec-elmeg.com RS123 Router...
The RS123 Router is equipped with five Gigabit Ethernet ports that can be independently configured for use in a LAN, WAN, or DMZ. The RS123 also comes with an SFP slot for optical fibre expansion modules, e.g. for connecting to an optical fibre broadband connection, enabled by license.
2.2.2 Hardware Monitoring The LEDs on the front panel are used to monitor the hardware in the RS123 router. These LEDs provide visual in- formation on the state of the device and reference the condition of the hardware components, indicating whether- there is connectivity, data flow, etc.
3 Components and Power Supply bintec elmeg Chapter 3 Components and Power Supply The following chapter provides detailed information on the chassis of the RS123 router family and its components. This information includes: • Components. • Information on assembly. • Installing and uninstalling modules.
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On-> interface up and connection established. Blinking -> connection data activity. In addition to the LEDs described in the above table, the front panel also has LEDs linked to the Switch Gigabit Eth- ernet interfaces and WAN Gigabit Ethernet interface. RS123 Router...
- Steady: Not transferring data. - Blinking: Transferring data. 3.1.2 Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel. Here you will find the majority of the RS123 router family connectors. Rear panel Fig. 5: The following table provides information on each connector, as well as a description:...
The following elements can be found on the underside panel: Underside panel Fig. 7: The following table contains details on the significant elements on the underside panel: Underside panel elements table Item Description Rubber feet. Holes for wall mounting. Internal module SIM tray. RS123 Router...
Fig. 8: 3.2.2 Standalone RS123 devices can be placed as a standalone on a flat, stable surface. The adhesive rubber feet must be stuck to the underside panel to stop the router from sliding. Make sure there is enough space around the router (for ventilation purposes) and check that the electricity cables can easily reach it.
To remove the device, simply remove it from the slot where it was inserted. 3.4 Power Source The RS123 router is powered with an internal power source. Workplace Conditions. Main Characteristics • Excessive cold and heat should be avoided, as should humidity and dust.
Note Some devices leave the factory with customized settings. This personalization may mean that the de- fault configuration is different from the one shown above. 3.6 Connecting the data The RS123 router family has the following data connections. RS123 Router...
3.6.1 4-port Ethernet Switch The RS123 router family incorporates a 4-port 10/100/1000 BaseT Switch with automatic MDI/MDIX to connect to a local area network (LAN). Please pay careful attention to the labeling so you do not mix this switch with other types of ports: LAN switch PORTs Fig.
3G/4G (located on the side panels of the router). Note This connector is only available on RS123w-4G Devices. Installing these antennas in the RS123 router is essential in order to improve the quality of the signal received and transmitted by the cellular model. Note To achieve high-quality performance, the router should always have the WWAN antennas installed.
3.6.5 Connecting a 3G USB device (USB connector) The RS123 family has a USB HOST 2.0 Type A connector interface, which allows 3G USB modems to be connec- ted. The interface can be activated by purchasing the corresponding software license.
3.7 Installing the SIM card The RS123 family has a Wireless WAN interface that, in order to operate, may require a SIM card to be inserted into the device. Certain services (CDMA) provided by several carriers in some countries do not require SIM cards.
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(5) Close the card slot. Press the card slot downwards again. (6) Push the card lock in the direction of the arrow. You will hear a click as the card locks into place. Fig. 17: Internal SIM try RS123 Router...
El símbolo del contenedor con la cruz, que se encuentra en el aparato, significa que cuando el equipo haya llegado al final de su vida útil, deberá ser llevado a los centros de recogida previstos, y que su tratamiento debe estar separado del de los residuos urbanos. RS123 Router...
In accordance to article 10 of 2014/53/EU we inform you that there may be national restrictions and requirements for authorization. The requirements for any country may evolve. bintec elmeg recommends that you check with local au- thorities for the latest status of their national regulations.
A.3 Connecting to the device A.3.1 Connecting using the local console (Aux connector) The RS123 router has an USB Type B connection the front panel known as “CONSOLE” , which provides access to the device local console. RS123 Router...
- No type of flow control. A.4 Licenses The RS123 router family offers a series of licenses among which the following stand out: SFP: Activation license for the SFP port . DPI: Activation license for the DPI feature (Layer 7 Visibility).
Adjustable in the following steps: 5, 8,11,14,16 dBm and maximum. Maximal antenna gain) power varies depending on data rate, frequency band and country setting. Bandwidth (802.11n) 20/40 MHz (bundling two adjoining 20 MHz channels into one 40 MHz channel). RS123 Router...
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 265mm x 170mm x 40mm WEIGHT 1.4 kg. A.6.11 Environmental Specifications TEMPERATURE OPERATING NORMALLY: 0 ºC to 40 ºC STORED: -25 ºC to 70 ºC RELATIVE HUMIDITY On: 10 % to 90 %, non-condensing RS123 Router...
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