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- Page 1 Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide...
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Page 2: Revision History
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. - Page 3 To provide feedback on this document, email your comments to techcomm@digi.com Include the document title and part number (Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide, 90002316 A) in the subject line of your email. Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Getting started with aView About aView Viewing and editing group configurations Upgrading firmware Defining a custom APN Using remote commands Immediately update device Establishing WAN connectivity via Ethernet port Passthrough/bridge mode Router mode Learning more Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... - Page 5 Managing device locally Connecting to the device Manually configure PC to connect to device Logging into device Advanced local configuration Upgrading firmware Defining a custom APN FAQs Regulatory guide End user license agreement Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide...
- Page 6 Welcome Package contents Ports and connectors Device status Signal strength Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide...
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Page 7: Welcome
Welcome Package contents Package contents Descripti Item Digi 6300-CX unit Universa l power supply unit Tempora ry batter pack Ethernet cable Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... -
Page 8: Ports And Connectors
Welcome Ports and connectors Descripti Item Antenna s (2x) Mountin bracket Mountin accessori Passive Power- over- Ethernet (PoE) injector cable Welcome card Ports and connectors Back of Digi 6300-CX Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... -
Page 9: Device Status
Once power has been established, your device will initialize and attempt to connect to the network. Device initialization may take 30-60 seconds. By default your Digi 6300-CX will attempt to use DHCP to establish an Internet connection through its cellular modem. -
Page 10: Signal Strength
Flashing White Has Ethernet connection and is in the process of connecting to cellular network with its modem. Solid Blue Is connected to 4G LTE and also has an Ethernet connection. Signal strength Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... -
Page 11: Initial Setup
Initial setup Back of Digi 6300-CX Site survey Site survey troubleshooting Physical installation Configuring device Local device management Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... - Page 12 1. Follow the steps in the “Initial Setup” section above. During a site survey it is useful to use the included battery pack instead of the power supply unit to power the Digi 6300-CX. The battery pack will power your device for approximately two hours while you perform your site survey.
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Page 13: Site Survey Troubleshooting
Physical installation Connecting to the site network with local power Using the included Ethernet cable, connect the WAN port on the Digi 6300-CX to your site Gateway. By default a DHCP request will be sent to the WAN Ethernet network. -
Page 14: Remote Power Trouble Shooting
On the end of the POE injector cable (see diagram) there are two LEDs. The Red LED marked DC IN will be illuminated if the Digi 6300-CX Power Supply Unit (PSU) in plugged in to a AC power outlet and plugged into the POE Injector Cable. -
Page 15: Local Configuration
Devices using aView typically require no additional configuration or set-up. Local configuration If your Digi 6300-CX is not provisioned in aView, it will use a default local configuration profile which will enable basic cellular connectivity (primary or backup) to your device. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Resetting your device Establising backup connectivity via Ethernet Port Out-of-band SMS commands Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... -
Page 17: Resetting Your Device
Backup Connectivity via Ethernet Port and WAN connectivity via Ethernet Port features cannot be used at the same time. If you use the steps listed here to set the Digi 6300-CX Ethernet port as a backup connection for itself, the Digi 6300-CX will not be able to provide WAN connectivity to client device(s). -
Page 18: Getting Started With Aview
Getting started with aView About aView Viewing and editing group configurations Upgrading firmware Defining a custom APN Using remote commands Immediately update device Establishing WAN connectivity via Ethernet port Passthrough/bridge mode Router mode Learning more Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... -
Page 19: About Aview
Changes can be made either at the device or group level. Select override from any given menu item to edit its inherited value, or navigate to the Digi 6300-CX group configuration page to update the config profile shared between all devices belonging to this group. -
Page 20: Defining A Custom Apn
APN refer to Local device management. 1. Login to aView and use the Search tool to find the Digi 6300-CX by searching for its MAC address. 2. Select the MAC address of the Digi 6300-CX to bring up its details page. -
Page 21: Immediately Update Device
2. Select Check Configuration option from the Commands drop-down. Establishing WAN connectivity via Ethernet port In order to provide a cellular connection to client devices, the Digi 6300-CX can be configured either in the default Passthrough (that is, bridge) mode or DHCP Server/Router mode. -
Page 22: Router Mode
The following list of steps details how to setup a simple DHCP server on the device in router mode. 1. Click to expand Network -> Interfaces -> LAN. 2. Select the Enabled checkbox. Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... -
Page 23: Learning More
Click to expand DHCP server. b. Click Enable. 6. Save and apply the new configuration settings to the device. Learning more Details on using aView can be found in the aView User Guide. Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... - Page 24 Connecting to the device Manually configure PC to connect to device Logging into device Advanced local configuration Upgrading firmware Defining a custom APN Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide...
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Page 25: Managing Device Locally
IP address using a PC connected to its Ethernet port. When connected to your site network, your Digi 6300-CX will attempt to use DHCP to establish a connection and obtain an IP address. If a DHCP server is operating on the site network then the device will receive an IP address configuration from the local network. -
Page 26: Logging Into Device
Logging into device 1. Open the web browser on the PC and type in the address bar, the IP address of the Digi 6300- CX (192.168.210.1) and press Enter. 2. When prompted Enter - User Name: root Password: default 3. -
Page 27: Upgrading Firmware
Upgrading firmware 1. Download the appropriate firmware file from Digi. 2. Connect to the device’s web UI by connecting your PC to the WAN Ethernet port of the device and then going to http://192.168.210.1. - Page 28 With the power disconnected, the SIM card should be inserted notch-end first with the gold contacts face down. The SIM slot is located on the back of the Digi 6300-CX between the power connector and the USB port. The SIM will click into place when fully inserted.
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Page 29: Regulatory Guide
AVOIDED UNLESS THE USER TAKES SPECIAL MEASURES TO REDUCE ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE TO THE RECEPTION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTS. Supported Countries FOR A FULL LIST OF CERTIFIED COUNTRIES GO VISIT: www.digi.com/legal/terms Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide... -
Page 30: End User License Agreement
End user license agreement To view the end user license agreement, visit: www.digi.com/legal/terms Digi 6300-CX LTE Cellular Extender User Guide...
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