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USER GUIDE SKYUS 160 Series Skyus 160NE / 160AP SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Connecting External Sensors via Bluetooth ......................20 Resetting your Router ............................... 20 Getting Support .................................. 21 3 Software Configuration ..............................22 Logging In ..................................... 23 Home Page.................................... 24 Top Banner ..................................24 Side Menu ..................................25 SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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67 4 Advanced Settings ................................68 Overview ....................................69 Firewall ....................................70 VPN Passthrough ................................70 IPv6 Transparent Mode .............................. 70 DMZ (IPv4) ..................................70 MAC Filter ....................................71 Notes on Blocking Devices ............................71 SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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USB Cable and Adapter ..............................89 6 Product Specifications and Regulatory Information ....................90 Product Specifications ..............................91 Device ....................................91 Environmental ................................91 Cellular Bands ................................91 Bluetooth Sensors ................................ 92 Technology ..................................92 Power ....................................92 SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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OS Support ..................................92 Regulatory Information ..............................93 Wireless Communications ............................... 96 Limited Warranty and Liability ............................96 Safety Hazards ..................................97 7 Glossary ....................................99 Glossary ....................................100 SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
The compact Skyus 160 Series is a cellular gateway (cloud-enabled cellular modem and router) designed to support numerous Industrial IoT use cases in both fixed and mobile environments. With LTE connectivity, the Skyus 160 Series router provides features that are purpose-built for IoT. Cloud connectivity to IoT Connect enables remote device/fleet/deployment management.
Description Front View Back View Bottom View The battery compartment, SIM sockets, and device label are located on the bottom of the device. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Indicator LEDs The Skyus 160 Series router has three LEDs that verify status, signal, and connectivity. LED Color Meaning Device Blue On / Battery Power (High) Green On / External Power Yellow On / Battery Power (Low) On / Battery Power (Critical)
Installing a SIM Card Installing the Battery Connecting Antennas Mounting Precautions and Guidelines Mounting the Device Powering the Device Connecting your Device Connecting to the Web UI Connecting External Sensors via Bluetooth Resetting your Router Getting Support SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Connecting to the Web UI Connecting External Sensors via Bluetooth System Requirements The Skyus 160 Series router allows you to set up a network and provides both wired and wireless connectivity. NOTE: This device is recommended for professional installation. Requirements include: ...
2. Slide the SIM socket retainer to the unlocked position and lift it. 3. Insert the SIM card into the appropriate slot in the orientation shown. 4. Press the retainer down and move it to the locked position. 5. Replace the battery and the battery door. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Finger tighten the appropriate antennas for your desired configuration. Check the label on each antenna to ensure correct placement. At minimum, connect antennas to CELL 1 and CELL 2 ports. NOTE: Recommended torque is 5 in-lbs (56 N-cm). SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Positioning your Device The size and mounting options available for the Skyus 160 Series router allow you to install the device in the location that best suits your needs. The reception and coverage range depends on where you mount the router. Keep in mind that the placement of furniture, the thickness of walls, and the number of walls a signal must travel through can limit cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth range.
2. Identify the optimal mounting equipment. Depending on installation location, you may want to select wood screws, metal self-tapping screws, drywall anchors, concrete anchors, or others. 3. Locate and install a screw for Hole 1. Make sure the screw head remains 1/8” (3mm) away from the wall. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
You can power your device using an external power source. When a power source is connected, the Skyus 160 Series powers up automatically. When loaded with an active SIM, it may take up to two minutes for the device to power up and register on the cellular network.
Using the Backup Battery The Skyus 160 Series features a rechargeable 3.8 V 4400 mAh 16.7 Wh Li-ion backup battery that provides up to 12 hours of critical power for alerting during power loss in stationary environments and usage in vehicle environments when the vehicle is off. The battery will charge when connected to any external power source.
Using the appropriate USB cable (Micro-B on the Skyus 160 Series device side), connect to the external device. With USB OTG, the Skyus 160 Series can power the external device using USB 2.0 (5 VDC @ 1A), but the Skyus 160 Series device must be plugged into power using the 4 Pin connector.
Resetting your Router You can restart your Skyus 160 Series router, or restore settings to the factory defaults. You can do this using the Web UI at Settings > Backup and Restore, or by clicking the Sign Out drop-down in the top-right corner of any Web Interface page and selecting Restart.
This initiates a restart and may change the current Wi-Fi settings, breaking all existing connections to this router and disconnecting you from the Web UI. Getting Support Documentation for your Skyus 160 Series router is available online. Go to www.inseego.com/support- documentation.
Software Configuration Logging In Home Page Managing Bluetooth Sensors Managing Connected Devices Configuring GPS Managing Settings Accessing Messages Viewing Info About the Router Getting Help SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Logging In 1. On the device connected to your Skyus 160 Series router, open any web browser and go to http://my.skyus/ or http://192.168.1.1. The sign in screen appears. 2. Enter the Admin password. By default, this is the password printed on the label on the bottom of the router.
Home Page The Skyus 160 Series Home page is the local gateway to configuring and managing your router. It displays current router and mobile network status, lists currently connected devices, provides an event log, and offers links to other pages with option settings.
Side Menu Each page in the Skyus 160 Series Web Interface includes a menu on the left, which you can use to return to the Home page or jump to other screens. The current screen is indicated by a blue bar.
Connected Devices This section lists all devices currently connected to your Skyus 160 Series router and the IP Address of each device. An icon indicates the connection type for each connected device. You can hover over the icon to read the type of connection they are using (USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth).
Paired Sensors Lists all of the Bluetooth sensors that are paired with your Skyus device. Use the View button view the following details of paired sensors. Name: The name of the sensor. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Use the Edit button to update editable details of paired sensors, such as Name and Type, and to set alarms visible in IoT Connect. Use the Unpair button to unpair the sensor from your Skyus device. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
On the Web UI Home page, the Connected Devices section lists all devices currently connected to your Skyus 160 Series router, along with the connection type they are using and their IP Address. To manage connected devices, select Connected Devices from the Web UI side menu. The Connected Devices page appears.
Device: This is usually the hostname set on the connected device. In rare cases, the hostname may be unavailable. Edit: Click on the Edit icon to change the name of a device as it appears in the Skyus 160 Series Web UI.
Configuring GPS The Skyus 160 Series router incorporates a GPS receiver. The GPS receiver can determine your current location, often even indoors. Current location information can be shared with connected devices by using the Local Streaming feature on the Local tab.
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Speed: Speed the device is traveling at. Altitude: Altitude for the last location fix. Accuracy: A measure of the accuracy of the horizontal position obtained by the GPS receiver. Direction: Direction the device is traveling relative to North. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Port number: The port number used by the driver software on your computer to establish a connection to your Skyus 160 Series router and obtain GPS data. Unless there is a good reason to do so, you should not change the port number. Acceptable port values are between 1024 and 65535.
Use this tab to adjust the Wi-Fi settings for your device. Connected devices must use the Wi-Fi settings shown on this screen. NOTE: If you change these settings, existing connected devices may lose their connection. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Channel: Select Automatic or specify a Wi-Fi channel to use. NOTE: Selecting the appropriate channel will help reduce signal loss when near another Wi-Fi device. 5 GHz Settings Bandwidth: The bandwidth when 5 GHz band is active. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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This provides additional security if some connected devices are unknown or not completely trusted. Max Wi-Fi connections: Specify the number of connections that can simultaneously connect to the Skyus Wi-Fi network. Select Save Changes to store new settings. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Use this tab to configure device-specific settings, including resetting the Admin password for your device. The Device tab includes five sub tabs: Admin Password Sub Tab Preferences Sub Tab USB Serial Sub Tab Accelerometer Sub Tab Backup and Restore Sub Tab SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Answers are case-sensitive. 4. Click Save Changes. The next time you sign in to the Skyus 160 Series Web Interface, use the new Admin password. If you cannot remember the password, click I forgot the Admin password. After you correctly answer the security question you set up, the current password is displayed.
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Time: Select the time format to be used on the Web Interface (12 or 24 hour). Temperature: Select the temperature format to be used on the Web Interface (Fahrenheit or Celsius). Distance: Choose the units of measure for distance on the Web Interface (Feet or Meters). SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Number Format: Choose the format for decimal numbers (using a period or comma as the decimal point). Select your display choices and click Save Changes to update settings. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Bits per second: Specify the rate of data flow. Supported speeds range from 300 bps to 115200 bps. Data bits: Select 7 or 8 to match the serial device. Parity: Select Odd, Even, or None to match the serial device. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Stop bits: Select 1 or 2 stop bits to end a packet, as used by the serial device. Flow control: Select the option of how the packets will be controlled used by the serial device: None, XON/XOFF, Hardware. Select your choices and click Save Changes to update settings. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Use this feature if the Skyus device is in a fixed location in a vehicle. In that case, it will allow the accelerometer to perform auto-calibration faster. In other settings it should remain turned off. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Driver behavior detects and monitors motion, direction, rates, and accelerations to provide information related to driver behavior. This mode is used when the Skyus device is installed in a vehicle and you wish to monitor vehicle operation. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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For fields where multiple thresholds are available, set a series of thresholds at different levels. Set Time: The amount of time, in milliseconds, the G force must remain above the Threshold value in order for an event to be triggered. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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A single change can trigger multiple events. For example, if the Thresholds for Braking are set to 100, 200, 300, and 400, a 500 milliG motion triggers events for all four Thresholds. Click Save Changes. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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You can also restore all settings to the factory default values. Backup To back up current Skyus 160 Series settings to a file on your computer, enter your Admin password in the Skyus Admin Password field. The default Admin password is printed on the bottom of the router. If you have changed the Admin password and don’t remember it, select Sign Out in the top-right corner of the Home page, click I...
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This initiates a restart and may change the current Wi-Fi settings, breaking all existing connections to this router and disconnecting you from the Web UI. Restart Skyus: This button turns your router off and on again. Shutdown Skyus: This button turns off your router. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Manual DNS Sub Tab Carrier Settings Sub Tab Use this page to modify the carrier settings on your Skyus 160 Series router. You can set up multiple schedules for SIM usage for each SIM. Cellular Data By default, cellular data is turned on. To turn off cellular data, move the ON/OFF slider to OFF.
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SIM. The APN is pre-configured and, in most cases, should not be changed. Custom APN: In most configurations, the Skyus 160 Series router is used with a dynamic IP and SIM and the Access Point Name (APN) is available from the network, for example: vzwinternet. However, if you are on a private network, you may need to set a custom APN for the network to communicate with the Skyus device, for example: we01.vzwstatic.
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The new schedule is listed in time schedules. You can delete a schedule with the Delete button. Use the SIM switch schedule active toggle to activate or deactivate all listed schedules. Click Save Changes to save settings on the Carrier Settings sub tab. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Carrier Connection Settings Sub Tab Use this page to modify the ping settings on your Skyus 160 Series router. Ping schedule Ping frequency: The number of minutes between ping attempts. Number of retries: The number of times to retry after a ping failure to both the primary and secondary ping addresses.
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Manual DNS Sub Tab By default, the Skyus 160 Series router will automatically select the proper Domain Name Server (DNS). However, this page allows you to select a manual DNS. To turn on Manual DNS: 1. Check the Turn on Manual DNS box.
Advanced Tab Advanced settings are intended only for users with advanced technical knowledge. For information about the Advanced Settings page, go to Chapter 4, “Advanced Settings” on page 69. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Read once they are displayed on this page, so the next time the page is entered, they will no longer be marked as Unread. Use the Delete All Messages button to delete all messages. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
To view more detailed information about your router and its use, select About from the Web UI side menu. The About page includes seven tabs: Current Status Tab Data Usage Tab Device Info Tab Diagnostics Tab Logs Tab Software Update Tab Support Tab SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Technology: The cellular technology (for example, LTE or 3G) Time Connected: The cumulative time connected Received: The cumulative amount of data received for the current 24 hr period Transmitted: The cumulative amount of data transmitted for the current 24 hr period SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Security: The type of security. Wi-Fi password (key): The Wi-Fi password. Channel: The Wi-Fi channel. Wi-Fi Mode: The Wi-Fi mode. Connected devices: The number of connected devices. Maximum devices allowed: The maximum number of connected devices allowed. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Cycle start date: Specify the start day of the month for your data counter cycle. NOTE: You can set this to correspond to the start day of your billing cycle. Make your selections and click Save Changes. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Radio technologies supported: The radio technologies supported by your Skyus device. This refers to the Skyus 160 Series router and not the mobile network. IMEI: The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) for this device. This is a 15 or 17 digit code used to uniquely identify an individual mobile station on a LTE network.
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Wi-Fi FW version: The version of the firmware (software) currently installed for the Wi-Fi component. Web UI version: The version number for the Web Interface. PRI version: The configuration version currently applied to this device. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
ID number assigned to the SIM card. This will be blank if there is no installed SIM or a SIM error. 4G LTE Network Status: Indicates whether the LTE network has been detected (Not Available or Available). SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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SNR (Signal-to-noise ratio) measures signal quality. Higher values indicate a better signal. Band: Indicates the band used for the current LTE connection. NOTE: LTE networks may use different bands in different regions. Roaming: Indicates whether the current connection is a roaming connection. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
System Log: Select this button to view log information on events other than mobile data connections. Clear Log: Deletes all existing log data, making new data easier to read. Refresh: Updates the log data being displayed. Download Log: Prompts you to download log data to your computer or connected device. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Software Update Tab Software updates are delivered to the Skyus 160 Series router automatically over the mobile network. This tab displays your current software version, last system update information, and allows you to check for new software updates. Current Software Software Version: The version of the software currently installed on your Skyus 160 Series device.
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System Update History link to view details of the last updates (up to 20) that have been downloaded and installed to this device. If no updates have been installed, this section will display the current software version. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Support Tab If you need Support for your Skyus 160 Series device, use the Support tab to visit https://www.inseego.com/support Getting Help Select the question mark (?) in the upper right hand corner of a page to view Help on that topic.
WARNING! Changing the Advanced settings may be harmful to the stability, performance and security of the Skyus 160 Series router. Advanced settings are available when you select Settings from the Web UI side menu, then select the Advanced tab.
Firewall The Skyus 160 Series firewall determines which Internet traffic is allowed to pass between the router and connected devices and protects your connected devices from malicious incoming traffic from the Internet. The firewall cannot be turned off. Use the Firewall tab to adjust the general security level of the firewall, designate a specific device to receive all traffic, and set up specific firewall rules.
Click Save Changes. MAC Filter The MAC filter allows only selected devices to access the Skyus 160 Series network. By default, MAC filter is turned OFF. Use this tab to turn the MAC Filter ON and specify device access. To use the MAC filter, select the device(s) from the device list that you want to be allowed to connect to the network and move the ON/OFF slider to ON.
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If the MAC Filter is on, and a device is enabled for the MAC Filter, then the device will be able to connect. However, it can still be blocked using Connected Devices > Block or by disabling the MAC Filter. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
IP Address: The IP address for this device, as seen from the local network. Normally, you can use the default value. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask network setting for the Skyus 160 Series router. The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. If you change the LAN IP Address, make sure to use the correct Subnet Mask for the IP address range of the LAN IP address.
Current IP Address, and a field to enter a Reserved IP Address appears. IPv6 Link-Local Address: The Link-Local IPv6 address if the connected device supports IPv6. Click Save Changes to activate and save new settings. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Port Filtering To turn on port filtering, move the ON/OFF slider to ON. To turn off port filtering, so that any application can connect to the Internet, move the slider to OFF. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Yes indicates the protocol is standardized for the port number. No indicates the protocol is standardized for the port number. Assigned indicates the port number is assigned by IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) for protocol use, but may not be standardized. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Delete: Check this box to delete a custom application. NOTE: Click on the Port Filtering tab again to remove deleted custom applications from view on the screen. Click Save Changes to save any changes made to the custom applications. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Some mobile networks provide you with an IP address on their own network rather than an Internet IP address. In this case, Port Forwarding cannot be used, because Internet users cannot reach your IP address. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Yes indicates the protocol is standardized for the port number. No indicates the protocol is standardized for the port number. Assigned indicates the port number is assigned by IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) for protocol use, but may not be standardized. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Delete: Check this box to delete a custom application. NOTE: Click on the Port Forwarding tab again to remove deleted custom applications from view on the screen. Click Save Changes to save any changes made to the custom applications. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
IPPT Use this tab to enable IP Passthrough on your Skyus 160 Series device. IP Passthrough enables you to assign a public IP address to a device connected on your network. IP Passthrough Turn on IP Passthrough: Check the box to enable IP Passthrough. This will enable the first device detected on the specified interface to obtain the IP address assigned by the mobile network.
Remote Server Connection State: A report on your router’s connection to the IoT Connect server. Up indicates Skyus 160 Series router is communicating with IoT Servers. Down means Skyus 160 Series router is not communicating with IoT Connect servers. Last Report: The time when your router last sent a packet to the IoT Connect servers.
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Traffic type: This static value is provided to show that the router is communicating via Inseego's protocol. Exclude GPS: Check this box if you do not want the Skyus 160 Series router to send GPS information to the IoT Connect server.
Username: Enter your OpenVPN connection username here. Password: Enter your OpenVPN connection password here. Clear all VPN settings: This button deletes all VPN files, logs, and resets all VPN settings. Select Save Changes. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Included Accessories Your Skyus 160 Series router may include the following accessories. These items are also available for individual purchase if needed. To order an accessory, contact your Inseego sales representative. SKU: SK160NE-ACR Skyus 160 LTE Gateway, AC, Fixed Installation...
Optional Accessories The following accessories are optional. These items are available for individual purchase if needed. For more information or to order an accessory, contact your Inseego sales representative. Accessory USB Cable (USB A to USB Micro-B) CBL-00003 USB Cable 120 VAC Adapter...
There are two standard power cords available, depending on which SKU is purchased. Both power cords utilize a 4 pin Molex connector. AC Power Cable The AC power cable connects the Skyus 160 Series device from the 4 pin Molex connector to a 120 VAC outlet. DC Power and IO Cable The DC power cable connects the Skyus 160 Series device from the 4 pin Molex connector to open leads.
USB Cable and Adapter Skyus 160 Series devices can be powered by USB when connected to a powered host device or when connected using a USB to AC adapter. The following are sold as an optional accessory. USB Cable (CBL-00003) USB 2.0 A to USB Micro-B, 1.5 m...
Product Specifications and Regulatory Information Product Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless Communications Limited Warranty and Liability Safety Hazards Installation and Operating Instructions SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Port Forwarding/Filtering, VPN Support, IP Passthrough, MAC Filtering, Serial over USB, etc. User Interface: Skyus Web UI (https://my.skyus/ or 192.168.1.1), Inseego IoT Connect Secure Cloud Platform 1x USB Micro-B (host or device), 1x GB RJ45 Ethernet (PoE in), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Data Interfaces:...
20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CE RED: Hereby, Inseego Corp. declares that the radio equipment type is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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étiquette indiquant le numéro de certification d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada du module, précédé du mot "contient" ou d'un libellé similaire exprimant le même sens, comme suit: Contient IC: N7NEM7455 OùN7NEM7455 est le numéro de certification du module SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
Inseego Corp. or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received with the Skyus 160 Series device, or failure of the Skyus 160 Series device to transmit or receive such data.
Do not operate the Skyus 160 Series device in an environment that might be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger, specifically: Areas where prohibited by the law Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices.
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ROHS COMPLIANCE As a part of Inseego’s corporate policy of environmental protection, Inseego takes every step to ensure that devices are designed and manufactured to comply to the European Union Directive 2015/863 amending 2011/65/EU for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
Gbps — Gigabits per second. The rate of data flow. Hotspot — A Wi-Fi (802.11) access point or the area covered by an access point. Used for connecting to the Internet. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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NMEA port — National Marine Electronics Association port. The port through which applications can access a GPS data stream. NNTP — Network News Transfer Protocol. The primary protocol used to connect to Usenet servers and transfer news articles between systems over the Internet. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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Internet and other similar networks. TFTP — Trivial File Transfer Protocol. An Internet software utility for transferring files that is simpler to use than FTP, but does not provide user authentication and directory visibility supported by FTP. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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2013. Wi-Fi Client — A wireless device that connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi WPA/WPA2 — Wi-Fi Protected Access. A security protocol fir wireless 802.11 networks from the Wi-Fi Alliance. SKYUS 160 SERIES USER GUIDE...
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