Connecting To The Ethernet Ports; Connecting To The Usb-C Port In Console Mode - Perle IRG5140+ Series Hardware Installation Manual

2. Connect your GPS antenna to the SMA GPS antenna connector labeled GNSS.
3. Mount the GPS antenna where it has a good view of the sky (at least
4. Connect the diversity antenna to the SMA diversity antenna labeled Diversity
Warning: For Zone 2 and/or Class I, Division 2 hazardous location applications. Antennas intended for use with
the product must be installed within the end use enclosure. For remote mounting of the antennas in unclassified
or classified locations, routing and installation of the antennas shall be in accordance with the appropriate
location regulations.
When attaching the antennas to the SMA connectors hand tighten only (do not use tools to tighten
Note:
(maximum torque is 7Kgf-cm/1.1 N-m(10 in-lb).

Connecting to the Ethernet Ports

The Ethernet RJ45 ports provides the standard Ethernet interface speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps
through twisted pair (UTP) cables of up to 100 meters (328ft) in length. Cat5e or Cat6 cables are
recommended for 1000 Mbps connections.

Connecting to the USB-C port in Console Mode

By default, the USB-C port is set to console mode.
In this mode, the USB-C port acts as a console port.
1. Connect the power. See
2. Allow the router to complete the boot up sequence.
3. Connect a USB cable to the PC's USB port, then connect the other end of the cable to the router's
USB-C connector.
4. On the PC Choose Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound (or equivalent) on the Windows
Operating System. Choose the Device Manager, and expand the Ports section. The assigned COM
port can be identified.
5. Start a terminal emulation program (such as Putty or SecureCRT) on the com port where you have
connect the cable to the PC.
6. Configure your COM port within the emulation program on the PC as:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
7. Press the Enter key on the keyboard and the prompt will display.
See the Perle IRG5000 Series Router CLI Reference Guide for more information on using CLI
commands.
Warning: If you connect or disconnect the console cable with the power applied to the router or any device on the
network, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion when installed in a hazardous location. Ensure
the power is removed from all devices prior to making the cable
connection
Warning: Do not use the USB port in a potentially explosive environment.
Connecting the Power.
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