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  • Page 1 User’s manual 10/12/2019...
  • Page 2 All Esse-ti products are subjected to extensive reliability operational testing laboratories in order to provide total guarantee for the user. Esse-ti reserves the right to modify the product characteristics at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Inserting the SIM card ........................11 Inserting the antennas ........................12 Connection to the telephone line ..................... 12 Connection to the power supply ...................... 13 Turning 4GRouter on ........................13 4GRouter mounting operations ......................14 Inputs connection ..........................14 Relay outputs connection ......................... 14 ROUTER CONFIGURATION .....................
  • Page 4 Outgoing calls ........................49 Measuring the signal level ....................50 Reading the battery status ....................50 COMNET DATA TRANSMISSION ................... 51 SIGNALS ..........................54 Tones ..........................54 Calls signals ........................55 LED ..........................55 Device status indicator LED (red) ....................55 COMNet data transmission indicator LED (YELLOW) ..............

  • Page 5: General Installation Instructions

     The product must be EXCLUSIVELY used for the purpose it was designed for. Esse-ti shall not be responsible for damages arising from improper use.  The product has been designed in compliance with the regulations in force and must be installed in systems that comply with the provisions of law.

  • Page 6: Description

    - Programmable digital inputs - Relay outputs to be activated locally or o via SMS - Built-in back up battery for operation under power failure. For correct operation the 4GRouter needs a SIM card enabled for voice/SMS/data traffic. Page 6...

  • Page 7: Main Features

     11-26 Vdc power supply input  Firmware update OTA Package contents  4GRouter  Magnetic base antenna with cable (L= 2 m)  Wi-Fi stylus antenna  External adapter (input 100-240 Vac 50-60 Hz; output 12 Vdc 500 mA;...
  • Page 8  User manual Router functions  Configuration interface via web browser  Dynamic DNS client  Wireless access point  Access to SSH Command Line Interface COMNet functions  Data transmission through standard RS-232/RS-485/CAN-bus Telephone gateway functions  Local programming via telephone (DTMF tones) ...

  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    Hardware description Antenna cable connector SIM CARD housing Wi-Fi antenna cable connector Terminal blocks for COMNet data transmission Micro USB A/B port for pc connection Main terminal blocks LAN port 100-240 Vac 12 Vdc external adapter input Backup battery connector Battery compartment LED indicating device operation status (red), LED indicating COMNet data transmission (yellow), LED indicating power supply...

  • Page 10: Leds

    MAIN TERMINAL BLOCKS Telephone line output for telephone set connection or autodialer/PABX analogue line connection +12/24 V 11-26 Vdc power supply terminal block Negative Input 1 Input 2 Negative RL1 NC Relay 1 terminal block (normally closed contact) RL1 NO Relay 1 terminal block (normally open contact) RL1/2 C Relay 1/2 terminal block (common contact)

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Installation recommendations  4GRouter must be installed in a location where the radio signal allows for using the 4G LTE/UMTS/GSM system.  It is advisable to leave plenty of space around 4GRouter for maintenance operations.  Do not install 4GRouter outdoors, since it lacks protection devices against weather conditions that can damage 4GRouter (water, humidity, etc.).

  • Page 12: Inserting The Antennas

     Position the antenna with magnetic base so that any metal surfaces do not block the signal. Connection to the telephone line  Connect 4GRouter to a standard telephone or to the PSTN input terminals of a PABX or autodialer using the TEL terminals (F in the picture at page 9).

  • Page 13: Connection To The Power Supply

     Make sure the red LED (device status) flashes briefly once every 3 seconds as shown in chapter “Signals” (see page 55). If the red LED flashes quicker and stays lit for a longer time 4GRouter has not properly registered with the 4G LTE/UMTS/GSM provider: ...

  • Page 14: 4Grouter Mounting Operations

     Insert the 2 wall plugs and screws down until the screws are at a 5 mm distance from the wall.  Place 4GRouter onto the two screws through the two back slots. Inputs connection  Connect the external contact to IN1 (or IN2) and GND terminals.

  • Page 15: Router Configuration

    4GRouter is factory-equipped with an active DHCP server.  Verify that a DHCP client is active in your PC or mobile device. Wired connection  Connect your PC to the LAN port of 4GRouter using a common network cable. Wi-Fi connection ...

  • Page 16: Access

    Access  Start your web browser and write the default IP address of 4GRouter in the address bar: 10.130.1.1  Enter the following credentials on the login page: Username: root Password: 1234 LOGIN  Click on the button to access 4GRouter configuration interface.

  • Page 17: Changing The Router Access Password

    HANGING THE ROUTER ACCESS PASSWORD It is strongly advised to change the password for access to 4GRouter after the first access, to avoid unauthorized intrusions. Administration System  Select the item in the menu. Password Confirmation  Enter the new password in the fields in the Router Password box.

  • Page 18: Access Point Configuration

     Select the item in the menu.  To change the name (SSID) of the wireless network generated by 4GRouter and displayed by wireless devices, enter the new name in the Station ID field. Encryption  To change the security level of the network, select from the field menu the desired security protocol.

  • Page 19: Internet Access Setup

    NTERNET ACCESS SETUP 4GRouter provides Internet connectivity, by means of the inserted SIM card, to the connected devices. It is necessary to configure the router appropriately with the APN parameters (Access Point Name) provided by your telephone operator. WARNING Ensure that the APN allows the use of a DYNAMIC PUBLIC IP address, if the router is to be accessed using a Dynamic DNS service.

  • Page 20: Keep Alive Function

    The Keep Alive function, through pings to a public IP, verifies the status of the Internet connection and in case of interrupted connection restores it through a reset of 4GRouter. WARNING Ping is done every 5 minutes and involves data traffic.

  • Page 21: Dynamic Dns Configuration

    URL (Host Name) chosen by the user, which instead remains unchanged with time. In this way it is possible to easily reach 4GRouter from the Internet and, after configuring the Port Forwarding rules, every device connected to it. To use the DDNS service you must first sign it with one of the ISP (Internet Service Provider) providers on the market.

  • Page 22: Changing Or Creating A New Ddns

    Changing or creating a new DDNS EDIT  To change the configuration of an existing DDNS click on the button.  To create a new configuration enter the name and click on the button. DDNS  In the window that appears, select the desired ISP from the Service provider drop-down menu.

  • Page 23: Port Forwarding Configuration

    IP camera). To use this feature it is necessary to configure Port Forwarding rules. Each device connected to 4GRouter is part of its local network, is identified by a private IP address and can have a certain number of internal communication ports.
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  • Page 25: Menu Description

    ENU DESCRIPTION Status Overview System Hostname Router hostname Router Model Router model Firmware Version Router firmware version Build Time Release date of router firmware version Kernel Version Router kernel version Local Time Current system date and time Uptime Time interval from router switch-on Load Average CPU load indications Memory...

  • Page 26: System

    System Log System Log System log Kernel Log Kernel Log Kernel log Processes Processes Info about system processes’ status and ongoing execution Realtime Graphs Realtime Load / Traffic / Real time graphs about CPU load, traffic, wireless signal and active Wireless / network connections Connections...

  • Page 27: Router Password

    Time Synchroniza- tion Allows to enable the NTP client for date and time acquisition on Enable NTP client Internet Provide NTP Allows to enable the NTP server function to provide its own date and server time NTP server Allows to create a list of NTP servers to get date and time from candidates Administration Router...
  • Page 28 Startup Allows to display, enable or disable system applications (not to be Initscripts modified) Scheduled Tasks Scheduled Allows to schedule an application by respecting the rules shown in the Tasks example Time Synchronisation General Current system Allows to display current system date and time time Update interval Allows to enter update interval in seconds for the system to connect to...

  • Page 29: Services

    Flash new firmware Allows to update router’s firmware image Allows to keep the current configuration at update completed Keep settings (compatible firmware image is required) Image Allows to select firmware update file/image Flash image… Allows to start update Reboot Reboot Allows reboot of the router’s operating system (previously-stored Perform reboot settings remain unchanged)

  • Page 30: Network

    Advanced Settings IP address Allows to select the IP source (network/URL/gateway/script) to be source registered in the DDNS provider Force IP Version Allows to force the sole communication in IPv4 or IPv6 DNS-Server Allow to enter a non-default DNS server to detect registered IP Proxy-Server Allows to enter the access URL to the server proxy, if used Log to Syslog...
  • Page 31 Allows to define the 4GRouter IP address in the LAN Enable DHCP Allows the activation of the 4GRouter DHCP server Authoritative Allows to set the DHCP of the 4GRouter as the only one of the LAN LAN Gateway Allows to enter the IP address of the Gateway Subnet Mask...
  • Page 32 Access Point Enable WiFi AP Allows to disable the Access Point Wi-Fi function Station ID Allows to define the name of the wireless net created by the 4GRouter Encryption Allows to select the security protocol used by the wireless net Passphrase...
  • Page 33 Allows to create Port Forwarding rules and to provide the access to Port Forwards resources and host of the LAN to external computers Allows to create a new Port Forwarding rule Edit Allows to modify a new Port Forwarding rule Delete Allows to delete a new Port Forwarding rule Enable...
  • Page 34 Allows to create rules to modify the source of the outgoing packets, in Source Nat order to assign the traffic to areas or WAN gateways in NAT mode Name Allows to set the name of the rule Source zone Allows to select the traffic source area Destination zone Allows to select the traffic source destination Allows to select the IP address (that will become source) on which...

  • Page 35: Restoring Default Settings

    Stop Time Allows to enter the end time of the rule's validity (hh:mm:ss) Start Date (yyyy- Allows to enter the start date of the rule's validity mm-dd) Stop Date (yyyy- Allows to enter the end date of the rule's validity mm-dd) Time in UTC Allows to define the time in UTC format...

  • Page 36: Access To Ssh Command Line Interface

    SSH C CCESS TO OMMAND NTERFACE To access the SSH CLI console, a terminal emulation program with SSH protocol is required (e.g. PuTTY).  Start PuTTY.  Enter: Host Name (or IP address) 10.130.1.1 Port Connection type Open  Click on button.
  • Page 37  Click on Enter  Enter login credentials and press Username root Password 1234 The command line interface (CLI) is displayed: Page 37...

  • Page 38: Gateway Configuration

    GATEWAY CONFIGURATION It is possible to configure 4GRouter locally via a multi-frequency telephone or remotely via SMS. ROGRAMMING VIA TELEPHONE  Connect 4GRouter to a multi-frequency telephone using TEL terminals (F in the picture at page 9).  Lift the handset and dial the desired programming code (see table "Programming via telephone").
  • Page 39 XXX: MCC of your telephone operator ROAMING Y…Y: MNC of your telephone operator **5*0*XXX*Y...Y# SETTING (in case 4GRouter registers with a different provider than the programmed, it is not possible to make or receive any calls) Default: roaming enabled Page 39...
  • Page 40 PROGRAMMING VIA TELEPHONE X…X: telephone number appointed for SMS notifications of SIM card expiration, external power **40*X…X*X…X# NOTIFICATION failure/restore, 4G LTE/UMTS/GSM network restore, TELEPHONE low-battery, dead battery, replaced battery NUMBER SETTING **40# Deleting X…X: telephone number with country code **18*X…X*X…X# (if set, it is the only number from which programming ADMINISTRA- via SMS is allowed)
  • Page 41 PROGRAMMING VIA TELEPHONE X: option, from 0 to 6 0= notifications disabled 1= the relay RL2 is deactivated in case of external power failure RELAY-BASED 2= the relay RL2 is deactivated in case of mobile NOTIFICATION network loss OF EXTERNAL 3= the relay RL2 is deactivated in case of external POWER FAILURE **94*X#...

  • Page 42: Sim Card Expiration Control

    If the SIM card expiration control is enabled, when the preset days have passed, a notification SMS is sent with the following text message: “SIM expiring”. Note: the days internal counter stops when the 4GRouter is powered off and restarts at the next power on.

  • Page 43: Battery Check

    The built-in backup batteries ensure 8 operating hours in idle mode and 2 operating hours in conversation mode. If the battery check is enabled, every 15 days 4GRouter controls the integrity of the battery. If the battery is found dead or damaged, a notification SMS is sent with the following text message: “Dead battery”.

  • Page 44: Automatic Converter Of Dialed Telephone Number

    0717506066 - etc. - when dialing any number not included in the “Dialed number” column, 4GRouter will send a call to the first telephone number included in the “Preset number” column. Manual matching procedure  Enter the number to be called in a table location using programming code 26.
  • Page 45  Dial a telephone number by the connected telephone (autodialer or other telephone device) with 4Grouter. 4GRouter will check if the dialed number is already matched with a preset telephone number. If so, it will send a call to the preset number.

  • Page 46: Programming Via Sms

    SMS. In case the administrator number has been previously set, programming via SMS is only allowed from such telephone number. An SMS notifying that programming has been completed will be sent back by 4GRouter to the same telephone number that forwarded the programming SMS.
  • Page 47 PROGRAMMING / READING CODE (C..C) Battery check enabling Battery check disabling Reading battery check status Low-battery check minimum value 52*X# Reading low-battery minimum value External power failure control enabling 81*XXYY# External power failure control disabling 81*0# Reading external power failure control status Relay-based notification 94*X# Reading relay-based notification...

  • Page 48: Notification Message Format

    Example: it is required to enable battery check and to set the telephone number for notifications. Outgoing message text: ET-IL1*0#50#40*X..X*X…X# Notification message format The format of the message notifying the user or the administrator who previously sent out a programming SMS, is the same as the programming message format.

  • Page 49: Telephone Gateway Services

    UTGOING CALLS Allows you to dial over the mobile network. If 4GRouter is connected to a PABX, autodialer or other telephone device, please refer to the relevant instructions. If 4GRouter is connected to a telephone: ...

  • Page 50: Measuring The Signal Level

    This procedure allows you to check the 4G LTE/UMTS/GSM signal level through your telephone.  Lift the handset and dial the code **30#.  Wait for the signal reading. 4GRouter will send a number of short tones corresponding to the signal level: Tones Quality No signal...

  • Page 51: Comnet Data Transmission

    Figure C: general example of remote serial communication Setting up a COMNet system requires: - connecting a 4GRouter (properly programmed) to the serial port of the remote device to be controlled (the SIM card to be inserted into the gateway...
  • Page 52 The data connection is established by the system on demand and the data are transferred over an Esse-ti proprietary server (COMNet Server). The 4GRouter connected to the remote device to be monitored, may also be used as a standard gateway for voice transmission, by means of the dedicated plug or connector (i.e.
  • Page 53 Figure F: example of COMNet system with 4GRouter used as gateway for voice transmission Please see the user manual of the COMNet for the data transmission programming of the 4GRouter and for the installation and use of the COMNet PC client software. Page 53...

  • Page 54: Signals

    Dialling It indicates that 4GRouter is ready for dialing. Dissuasion It indicates that 4GRouter has not properly registered with the mobile provider or a delay in dialling or the end of conversation or an access to services not permitted. Busy It indicates that the called party is busy.

  • Page 55: Calls Signals

    Upon switch on, it indicates 4G LTE/UMTS/GSM network login in progress; if it keeps blinking, it may indicate that 4GRouter has not been correctly registered with the network, the SIM card is protected by the PIN code or other problems.

  • Page 56: Power Supply Status Indicator Led (Blue)

    Power supply status indicator LED (blue) It indicates that the external power supply is connected and the battery has max capacity charge. It indicates that the external power supply is connected and the battery has good capacity charge. It indicates that the external power supply is connected and the battery has medium capacity charge.

  • Page 57: Lte/Umts/Gsm Signal Indicator Led (Green)

    4G LTE/UMTS/GSM signal indicator LED (green) No signal. Low signal level. Medium signal level. Good signal level. High signal level. PIN-protected SIM card. Line status indicator LED (white) It indicates that the line is in use. It indicates that the line is not in use. It indicates an incoming call.

  • Page 58: Problem-Detection Guide

    The autodialer connected to Increase the voltage by the Telephone line voltage on TEL 4GRouter does not detect the programming “Telephone line terminals is insufficient telephone line voltage” The autodialer connected to...

  • Page 59: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Esse-ti S.r.l. declares that the equipment type 4GRouter is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from the following Internet address: https://www.esse-ti.it/en/dichiarazioni-di-conformita Page 59...
  • Page 60 4GRouter 10/12/2019 Esse-ti S.r.l. Via G. Capodaglio, 9 – 62019 Recanati (MC) – ITALY Tel. +39 0717506066 – Fax +39 0717506057 www.esse-ti.it – e-mail: support@esse-ti.it...

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