Usb Mobile Dongle Connection - ABB Ability Smart Sensor Gateway Installation Manual

2.7

USB mobile dongle connection

Mobile network can be used with a specific USB dongle. Additional PoE injector (power
supply), supported USB dongle and a SIM card are needed.
Insert the USB dongle with SIM card to USB port at the bottom of the gateway. PIN query
needs to be disabled from the SIM card.
From the Gateway Basic Page select:
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Connection Priority: 3G/4G
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USB Dongle Type: select correct dongle type used
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Type the access point name (APN) which the SIM carrier is using
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Type the username and password for the APN if needed
Press Apply at the bottom of the screen.
Reboot the gateway by removing the power supply for a few seconds and then
reconnecting it.
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NOTE! With a USB dongle the gateway needs to be in place where there is a good network
coverage. In case of weak signal strength, an extension USB cable or additional external
antenna for USB dongle might be needed.
If a WIFI modem is used, insert the modem to USB port at the bottom of the gateway and
follow the 2.6 WIFI connection section instructions.
DOCUMENT ID
9AKK107046A4620
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Figure 8 Mobile network configuration
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AB B ABI L IT Y ™ S M A RT S EN SO R G AT EWAY
DATE
April 2020
LANG. PAGE
EN 12/17