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Web Interface User Manual MC Technologies Router MC-MRH MC-MRE...
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• Integrated logbook records device-specific events • Use of applications with RS232, RS485 or M-Bus interfaces on demand • Use of integrated GPS receiver for positioning on demand (only MC-MRH) • Delivered ready-to-use, including power supply plug, Ethernet connecting cable and mobile radio antenna •...
Router configuration via SSH and XML file Sending and receiving IO status, email, SMS and router status using XML files 43-44 Use of integrated GPS receiver (MC-MRH) 45-46 Router program - Web Interface User Manual - Version: 03/2014 ...
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1.2.3 Resetting all parameters To reset all the parameters of the router to factory default settings, use the internal web interface. In the menu, under System/Configuration Up-/Download, please click the Apply button for the "Reset to Factory Defaults" function. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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1.3 Status Display basic status information. Radio 1.3.1 Display mobile connection. Radio Status Provider Name of mobile service provider. Status in cellular network.
Local Network Link connected: The local Ethernet is active. not connected: The local Ethernet is not active. IP Address Router IP address in the local network. Netmask Router net mask in the local network. MC Technologies GmbH ...
I/O Status 1.3.3 Status information of I/O interfaces IN and OUT. Input Low: The signal goes low. None: No event has been triggered. High: The signal goes high.
The IP address and the subnet mask are obtained dynamically from a connected DHCP assignment server. Alias Addresses Alias addresses through which the router can be reached alternatively (up to eight other IP addresses.) Click and add the other IP addresses, as well as the corresponding subnet masks. MC Technologies GmbH ...
DHCP Server 1.4.2 An IP address can be allocated automatically to local equipment connected via Ethernet using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.) ...
Network in CIDR notation: IP address / Net mask example: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/yy (x..=IP address; yy=net mask) Example: yy=24 (number of binary „ones“) => net mask = 255.255.255.0 Gateway The gateway through which this network can be reached. MC Technologies GmbH ...
1.5 Wireless Network Set-up for using the cellular network. Radio Setup 1.5.1 Radio Setup ...
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The APN is given to you by your mobile service provider. APN: (Access Point Name) is the name of the access point in the packet data network of the mobile service provider. MC Technologies GmbH ...
Backup SIM (SIM2) 1.5.3 Settings for the backup mobile connection through SIM2. Backup-SIM (SIM2) The same settings apply here as described on the left under "SIM1." The second SIM card (SIM2) is located inside the router housing.
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Forwarding of SMS message via Ethernet not possible. Enable: Forwarding of SMS message via Ethernet activated Server IP Address IP address, to which the SMS message should be forwarded. Server Port (default 1432) Port, to which the SMS message should be forwarded. MC Technologies GmbH ...
DynDNS 1.5.7 The router IP address in the cellular network/Internet is allocated dynamically by the mobile service operator. A name can be allocated to the dynamic IP address through a DynDNS provider, through which the router can then be reached over the Internet.
Check interval in minutes. Max. retry Number of repetitions until the configured action „Activity“ is performed. Activity Reboot: Restart the router. Reconnect: Re-establish packet data connection. Relogin: Restart the cellular interface by redialing the mobile service network. None: none. MC Technologies GmbH ...
1.6 Network Security General Setup 1.6.1 General settings for network security. General Setup Firewall Disable: The integrated firewall is deactivated, no filtering of data packets. Enable: The integrated firewal is activated (default.) Block outgoing NetBIOS...
The firewall can be turned on or off (see "Network Security Setup," menu point "Firewall.") The firewall is active by default and blocks incoming data traffic. Outgoing data traffic is still possible. The firewall rules are applied from up to down. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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Firewall Incoming Traffic Protocol TCP, UDP, ICMP, all From IP 0.0.0.0/0 means all IP addresses. To enter an address range, use CIDR notation. To IP (only with TCP and UDP) You have the following options: 1. direct port input - example: From Port = 20, To Port = 30. From 2.
The "New" button allows a new rule to be added under the last rule. The "Delete" button deletes the rule from the table. fter clicking "Apply," perform a reboot (page 40) or restart the router (interrupt the power supply.) MC Technologies GmbH ...
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1.7 VPN For a VPN connection, the IP addresses of the VPN remote peers must be known and addressable. The VPN remote peer must support IPsec with the following configuration: – Authentication through X.509 certificates or Preshared Secret Key (PSK) –...
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Certificate of the VPN remote peer. The certificate must be loaded ahead of time. Remote Certificate Local certificate with which the router identifies itself to the VPN remote peer Local Certificate (machine certificate, PKCS#12.) The certificate must be loaded ahead of time. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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IPsec Connection Settings If the field is left empty (default,) the information from the certificate is used. Remote ID Name for identification by remote peer. This must correspond to the information from the router certificate. Local ID If the field is left empty (default,) the information from the certificate is used.
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Dead Peer Detection activated (i.e. Restart at VPN Initiate). DPD Delay Time interval to next check. DPD Timeout Time period after which the connection to the remote peer should be declared inactive. Default value: 120 seconds. Maximum: 86400 seconds (24 hours.) MC Technologies GmbH ...
1.7.1.3 IPsec Certificates The router authenticates itself to the remote peer with a certificate that can be loaded onto the router. By clicking "Apply," you load the certificate onto the router. ...
Compression allowed; type of compression determined by the server Allow Remote Float Activate this option to accept authenticated packets from each IP address during OpenVPN connection. This option is recommended if IP addresses are used for dynamic communication. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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OpenVPN Tunnel X.509 Certificate Authentication X.509 Certificate - Authentication procedure for X.509 certificate. Local Certificate Ascertains which certificate the router will use to identify itself to the VPN remote Check Remote peer.
IP masquerading is activated, reply to VPN tunnel is possible. (default) reply to VPN tunnel is not possible. Input Comment comment 1.7.2.3 OpenVPN Certificates Certificate for authentication of the router to the remote peer. MC Technologies GmbH ...
OpenVPN Certificates Load Own PKCS#12 Upload upload the certificate (in PKCS#12 format, xxx.p12) to be used for the local router. Under VPN > OpenVPN > Client, you can assign one of these certificates to each VPN connection under Local Certificate. Password Password with which the PKCS#12 file is protected during export.
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Then click "Edit." For SMS, select the corresponding phonebook entry and enter your message under "Message Text." For an email alert, fill out the email form. To send an email, the email account under the section 1.9.6 SMTP Configuration must be set up. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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1.8.2 Output The switch output of the router can be controlled remotely or switched over a router connection status. Outputs functions Manual: Switching the output by clicking ON or OFF in the web interface.
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Type of cellular module used. Radio Firmware Firmware version of the cellular module. The IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) is a 15-digit serial number, IMEI which can be used to accurately identify every cellular module. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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1.9.2 Software At this location in the menu, all the installed software modules are listed, along with their versions. ...
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No logging on external server. Enable: Logging on external server. Server IP Address Server IP address. Server Port (default 514) Server port. Non-volatile Log Logging on internal SD card or USB stick on the front side of the router. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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1.9.6 Log-File All router activities are indicated in a log file. When the maximum storage capacity is reached, the oldest entries are overwritten. ...
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1.9.8 SMTP configuration - sending emails For sending emails, as described under 1.8.1 Input (page 32,) an email server must be configured with the support of the SMTP protocol. Please, use the access data of your selected email account. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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SMTP Configuration SMTP Server Hostname or IP address of the mail Server Port (default 25) server. Mail server port. Transport Layer Security None: unencrypted connection to the mail server. STARTTLS: after STARTTLS encrypted connection to the mail server. SSL/TLS: connection to the mail server encrypted through STARTTLS.
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NTP server. NTP synchronization must be set to "Enable." Time Server for Local Network Time Server Enable: The router is operated as a time server in the local network. Disable: The router is not a time server for the local network. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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1.9.11 Reboot - restarting the router Reboot Reboot Router immediately shut down and then restarted. Setting the day of NOW! Daily the week for a reboot.
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2.2 Sending and receiving IO status, email, SMS and router status using XML files through the socket server of the router The router comprises an integrated socket server and can do the following by receiving XML files: 1.
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2.2.2 Functions test using Windows Hyperterminal For a test in Windows, the well-known program "Hyperterminal" can be used. Hyperterminal can be used to send XML files to the socket server of the router. The corresponding (XML) files (see 2.2.1) must first be stored on your user PC.
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2.3 Using the integrated GPS receiver in the MC-MRH router This function is only available to you if you have an MC-MRH router with a GPS antenna connection. ...
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As described under 2.2, the status of the router can be requested by sending an XML file to the socket server. After the GPS function is activated, the GPS coordinates are transmitted in the status notification. MC Technologies GmbH ...
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