Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of AMIT’s IDG120 CBRS USB Dongle. With this AMIT USB dongle you have made a great step to turn your existing equipment into a CBRS OnGo-capable device. CBRS is a shared spectrum (3550-3700MHz) which is authorized by FCC for the commercial use in the US.
4G CBRS USB Dongle 1.2 Contents List 1.2.1 Package Contents Items Description Contents Quantity IDG120-C6U01 1pcs 4G CBRS USB Dongle USB Y-Cable (Optional, sold separately)
4G CBRS USB Dongle 1.4 LED Indication LED Color Description Blue The USB dongle is powered on Violet Data packet is transmitting or receiving over the LTE network...
4G CBRS USB Dongle 1.5 Installation & Maintenance Notice 1.5.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS A USB2.0 Type A Connector Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows, Apple MAC, Network Requirements Linux, Chromebook Microsoft Windows 10 or later Connection Manager Software Utility Requirements 1.5.2 WARNING Do not open or repair the device by yourself.
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4G CBRS USB Dongle Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 and Part 96 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
4G CBRS USB Dongle 1.5.3 HOT SURFACE CAUTION CAUTION: The surface temperature of the plastic enclosure can be very high! Especially after operating for a long time, installed at a closed cabinet without air conditioning support, or in a high ambient temperature space.
4G CBRS USB Dongle 1.5.4 Product Specification The following table includes the specification summary. Item Specification LTE Capability Category 6 LTE-TDD LTE Band Band 48 (3550-3700MHz) CA Capability Downlink: B48+B48 2CA SIM Type Nano SIM (4FF) Power Input DC 5V through USB Type A connector Power Consumption AVG.
4G CBRS USB Dongle 1.6 Hardware Installation 1.6.1 Insert the SIM Card WARNING: BEFORE INSERTING OR REMOVING THE SIM CARD, PLEASE MAKE SURE THE USB DONGLE IS POWERED OFF. SIM card slot is located in the middle area of IDG400 series. You need to remove the outer SIM card cover before installing or removing an inserted SIM card.
2.1 Set Up Connection Manager on Windows Download AMIT Connection Manager at http://www.amitwireless.com/productDetail.php?cate=986&product_id=1278&pid=1232&pid1=1231&pid 2=986. The AMIT Connection Manager already includes the installer of Windows driver, so you don’t need to download the Windows driver separately. 2.1.1 Install Connection Manager 1. Press “Next” at the welcome page.
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4G CBRS USB Dongle 2. Select the installation folder of the Connection Manager. You can keep the default setting and press “Next” to continue. 3. Please choose “Yes” to install Windows driver for the first-time installation.
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4G CBRS USB Dongle 4. Press “Next” to start the installation. 5. Installation is in progress and you will see a separated window for the driver installation.
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4G CBRS USB Dongle 6. Find this window for installing Windows driver. Press “Next” to continue. 7. Select the installation folder of the Windows driver. You can keep the default setting and press “Next” to continue.
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4G CBRS USB Dongle 8. Select the name of the folder showed at the start menu on Windows. You can keep the default setting and press “Next” to continue. 9. Confirm to start the installation.
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4G CBRS USB Dongle 10. Installation of Windows driver is in progress. 11. Press “Finish” to complete the installation of Windows driver.
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4G CBRS USB Dongle 12. Press “Close” to complete the installation of Connection Manager. 13. After installation is completed, you can see an icon of Connection Manager at desktop of Windows.
4G CBRS USB Dongle 2.1.2 How to Use Connection Manager The Connection Manager is designed for end users to get on CBRS network with the minimum effort. End users can finish the connection settings and monitor the connection information through this GUI-based software utility.
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4G CBRS USB Dongle RSSI Displayed in percentage and number in dbm Signal Strength RSRQ Displayed in percentage and number in db RSRP Displayed in percentage and number in dbm Enable Network Monitor function is activated Network Monitor Disable Network Monitor function is deactvited Detect Start to detect if a USB dongle is plugged Function Button...
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4G CBRS USB Dongle Settings Page Item Value / Setting Description APN Name for connecting to the CBRS network APN Name Username for connecting to the CBRS network Username Password for connecting to the CBRS network Password PIN code for the SIM card. Leave it blank if no PIN code setting on PIN Code the SIM card Enable...
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4G CBRS USB Dongle Terminal Page The page allows users to place AT commands manually.
4G CBRS USB Dongle 2.2 Set Up on Linux The driver is already built in the most of the Linux distributions. The Linux system will show two new ports after the USB dongle is plugged. CDC_ACM (/dev/tty/ACM0), the console port CDC_ECM (eth1 and eth2), 2x Ethernet ports (the name of the Ethernet port may be different with different Linux distributions) Follow the following instructions to get the IP address from the CBRS network.
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