Appendix G: Troubleshooting - Microhard Systems BulletPlus Operating Manual

Appendix G: Troubleshooting

Below is a number of the common support questions that are asked about the BulletPlus. The purpose of
the section is to provide answers and/or direction on how to solve common problems with the BulletPlus.
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Question: Why can't I connect to the internet/network?
Answer: To connect to the internet a SIM card issued by the Wireless Carrier must be installed and the
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Question: What is the default IP Address of the BulletPlus?
Answer: The default IP address for the LAN (RJ45 connector on the back of the unit) is 192.168.168.1.
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Question: What is the default login for the BulletPlus?
Answer: The default username is admin, the default password is admin.
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Question: What information do I need to get from my wireless carrier to set up the BulletPlus?
Answer: The APN is required to configure the BulletPlus to communicate with a wireless carrier. Some
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Question: How do I reset my modem to factory default settings?
Answer: If you are logged into the BulletPlus navigate to the System > Maintenance Tab. If you cannot
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Question: I can connect the Carrier, but I can't access the Internet/WAN/network from a connected PC?
Answer: Ensure that you have DHCP enabled or manually set up a valid IP, Subnet, Gateway and DNS
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Question: I connected a device to the serial port of the BulletPlus and nothing happens?
Answer: In addition to the basic serial port settings, the IP Protocol Config has to be configured. Refer to
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APN programmed into the Carrier Configuration of the BulletPlus. For instructions of how to log
into the BulletPlus refer to the Quick Start.
carriers also require a username and password. The APN, username and password are only
available from your wireless carrier.
Newer units may support an AUTO APN feature, which will attempt to determine the APN from a
preconfigured list of carriers and commonly used APN's. This is designed to provide quick
network connectivity, but will not work with private APN's. Success with AUTO APN will vary by
carrier.
log in, power on the BulletPlus and wait until the status LED in on solid (not flashing). Press and
hold the CONFIG button until the unit reboots (about 8-10 seconds).
set on the local device.
the Serial Configuration pages for a description of the different options.
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