Summary of Contents for Winegard TRAVELNET TN-2301
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TravelNet Data/Voice Cellular Router Installation Guide ATTENTION INSTALLER Parts List: • TravelNet Data/Voice Cellular Routers ( Models TN-2301/TN-2303/TN-2305) • Green battery pack • 110 volt power adapter • Power line cord • Edimax BR-6204WG WiFi Preconfigured Router • 110 volt adapter with plug connector •...
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TravelNet’s Cellular Router System is Preconfigured And Ready to Install with these Easy Steps Installation Instructions: ( Models TN-2301/TN-2303/TN-2305) 1. Install the TravelNet Router and Edimax Router equipment in a convenient place such as upper cabinet (Velcro works well on the base of the each unit). the unit so that the diagnostic lights can be viewed without moving the TravelNet Router and the Edimax Wireless Router.
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Position the antennas near the cable entry point. Here the TravelNet unit was located in the front overhead (Figure 1) with the antennas mounted close by on the roof. Note that the antenna mounts are anchored to the 7” x 7” aluminum ground plane and that everything is well sealed.
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mounts securely to the ground plane and coach roof as shown. Secure the antenna cable to the roof as shown. 4. Route the 2 antenna cables to the cable entry hole in the coach roof. Securely attach the cable entry cover over the cable entry point on the coach roof using screws and caulk (Figure 5) Antenna cables should be directed to the TravelNet Router.
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Setup the TravelNet Data/Voice Terminal Setting up your Carrier Account. Your TravelNet-DV requires both a data plan for internet service and a voice plan for analog phone service. Locate the “Account Application” (yellow sheet) in the “End User Envelope”. AT&T systems (TN-2301) can be installed without the AT&T SIM Attention card, the SIM maybe installed later.
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1. Remove Battery Compartment Door on the bottom of the unit. 2. Installing the AT&T SIM (Sprint and Verizon users skip to Step 3) Install the SIM Card into the SIM card holder in the battery compartment. • If applicable, remove the SIM Card from the larger plastic card holding it. •...
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3. Install the Battery & Secure the compartment door. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the battery compartment. Remove the battery compartment door, insert the battery connector into the battery terminal, arrange the battery pack in the compartment, and replace the battery compartment door.
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Connect Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the TravelNet Network Port (as shown) and to the Edimax WAN port (as shown) Antenna cables not shown for clarity. 6. Attach Phone Cable Connect an RJ-11 Phone cable from a standard phone to the Phone input (J1 7.
8. Turn on Cell Router Power using switch. 9. Understanding the LED Lights Power Messaging Status No Power Messages AC/Batt Solid Voicemail Normal Slow Batt Only Flashing Fast Both Flashing AC/Batt Solid Charging Slow Low Batt Flashing Fast Flashing Solid Batt Fault Slow Batt...
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Attention Installer: Place “User Envelope” in cabinet or drawer for your customer. TravelNet Data/Voice (TN-2303) Terminal Setup Activate your Sprint TravelNet Data/Voice on the Sprint Network Your TravelNet Data/Voice requires a data plan for internet and a voice plan to hook up the analog phone.
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1. When all devices are connected and powered on, use your computer to connect to the TravelNet Device Manager. Launch your Web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox). • Go to the browser’s address bar, type http://192.168.1.1, and press Enter or •...
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Proceed to Set Up a Wireless WAN Data Connection. • TIP: Bookmark the TravelNet Device Manager access page (http://192.168.1.1). 3. For Sprint Activation, manually enter your MSL/SPC Code (4a), your MDN (10-digit wireless phone number) (4b), and your MIN/MSID (usually also your 10-digit wireless phone number) (4c).
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5. Click Setup, click Wireless WAN in the Setup menu. 6. PSD Auto Connect select Always On 7. Do a hard restart of all network devices in order, first the TravelNet Cellular Router, 2 the WiFi Router, and finally laptop. Activate your AT&T TravelNet Data/Voice (TN-2301) on the AT&T Network Set Up Your TravelNet Your AT&T TravelNet (TN-2301) requires a data plan for internet service and a voice...
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NOTE; Do not touch the gold-colored areas of your SIM Card. 2. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the battery compartment. (Fig. 20 above) With the battery compartment door open, insert the battery connector into • the battery terminal. • Arrange the battery pack in the battery compartment, so the battery connector wire is in the top right of the compartment.
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In a vehicle environment, grounding to the frame and battery or alternator • can reduce static or buzzing during voice calls. Connect the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Ethernet Port on the TravelNet D/V. (This cable will serve as the connection to your computer or WiFi Router or other network device in most configurations, including the primary Wireless WAN data connection.) Setting Up WiFi Security on the Edimax BR-6204WG Refer to the Edimax users guide CD for additional information.
WEP Key Setup Parameters Default Description Key Length 64-bit You can select the WEP key length for encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. Larger WEP key length requires 26 hexadecimal characters Key Format Use hexadecimal digits (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) to be the WEP Key.
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Use the following procedure to configure Windows XP with SP2 for your infrastructure mode wireless network when the wireless network adapter supports Wireless Auto Configuration: 1. When the computer is within range of the wireless router or Access Point (AP) operating in your home or small business, Windows XP should detect it and prompt you with a Wireless networks detected message in the notification area of your taskbar.
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