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2020-12-14

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  • Page 1 M2M Router ® User Manual v2.11 ________________________________________ 2020-12-14...
  • Page 2 If you are using the router with RS232/RS485 additional interface, pls. check the RS232/RS485 chapter at Serial Proxy part in this document. Document category: User Manual Document subject: M2M Router ® Author: WM Systems LLC Document version No.: REV 2.11 Number of pages: Hardware Identifier No.: BE0077C_CDMA450, BE0077D_CDMA450, BE0077E_CDMA450, BE0077F_CDMA450 OpenWRT build version:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents CHAPTER 1. Starting the Router ................... 5 1.1 Product variants ..........................5 1.2 Interface connectors ........................5 1.3 Safety cautions ..........................7 1.4 Mounting, fastening ........................8 1.5 Cable connection ..........................9 1.6 First start ............................12 1.7 Web user interface of the router ......................
  • Page 4 5.11 IPSEC settings ..........................55 5.12 VPN client (OpenVPN) configuration ....................58 5.13 Periodic ping and Periodic reboot settings ..................61 5.14 Voice call settings .......................... 62 5.15 Run commands remotely (SMS config settings) ................63 CHAPTER 6. Software refresh and router maintenance ..........65 6.1 Firmware refresh..........................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Starting The Router

    Chapter 1. Starting the Router 1.1. Product variants The router can be ordered with 2G, 3G, 4G LTE Cat.4, Cat.1 és Cat.M/NB module versions. You can also order RS485 or RS485/RS232 expansion. 1.2 Interface connectors 1 – POWER (9-24V DC): Microfit connector power connector (for 12V DC adapter) 2 –...

  • Page 6: Safety Cautions

    MB+ | MB- | A | B |GND 10 – RS485 connector (5-pins terminal block) – presented only in case of presence of RS485 expansion 11 – RS232 connector (DUB-9) – presented only in case of presence of RS232/RS485 expansion RS485 port (terminal block connector) pinout can be seen on the upper figure.
  • Page 7 It is also prohibited to remove or modify the device PCB. The router and it’s parts must not be changed by other items or devices. Any modification and repairation is not allowed without the permission of the manufacturer. It all causes the loss of product warranty.

  • Page 8: Mounting, Fastening

    ■ Do not work alone if hazardous conditions exist. ■ Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check. ■ Never open the enclosure of the router’s internal power supply. ■ If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows: –...

  • Page 9: Cable Connection

    The router enclosure can be fix/mount to wall by a C-rail adapter 1.5 Cable connection 1. Ensure that the router is not under power voltage, therefore the power adapter cable is removed from the POWER titled microfit connector (1) – or the adapter is not connecting to the power network.
  • Page 10 5. Connect an UTP cable to the router’s Ethernet titled RJ45 port (6). During the configuration the cable’s opposite connector must be connected to the PC’s Ethernet port. (After the configuration connect it to the network- or industrial device’s RJ45 port.) 6.
  • Page 11 UTP (Ethernet) cable: Type: Cat5e UTP PVC RS485 cable: Type: 70 cm OMYA type, 5 x 0,75 mm^2, halogen-free, double insulated wire pair, up to min. 24V DC breakdown voltage, colour signed cabling, blanked on the cable end – for supporting the 24V DC power voltage.

  • Page 12: First Start

    1.6 First start The router is provided with pre-installed system (which contains the operating firmware and the OpenWrt ® system, which is accessable on the local website of the router). microfit 1. Connect the connection power connector (1) when the router begins its operation, where the LED lights will be signing and inform you about the current status of the device.

  • Page 13: Web User Interface Of The Router

    6. The modem registration to the cellular network is signed by the LED3 flashing after the settings. If it was succesful (to register the SIM card data to the network) then the LED2 will lighting, which shows that the router can access the cellular network already. LED1 LED2 LED3...
  • Page 14 4. At the first time, you have to accept the security risk in the Mozilla ® browser by choosing the Potential Security Risk Advanced option at the and Then choose the Accept the Risk and Continue option. 5. Then the router’s local web interface will be loaded and you can login. root •...

  • Page 15: Access Via Ssh Connection

    1.8 Access via SSH connection The router can be accessed through ssh connection also, when it is available on its IP address – putty use the terminal utility/tool for the connection root wmrpwd Connect to the 192.168.10.1:22 IP address (Login: , jelszó: Accept the security risk (RSA token) encryption key usage warning notice (visible at first time only).

  • Page 16: Chapter 2. Web Administration User Interface

    Chapter 2. Web Administration user interface 2.1 Dashboard (Main page) After login to the web interface, the startup screen appears with the current status of the router. 2020-11-02 At the System part you can check that the Build Date. It should be or newer version, STM32 Firmware 2019-01-18...

  • Page 17: Menu

    The Local Time shows the currently received time, the Uptime shows the spent time sincet he last reboot/start. At the Modem part you can identify the Modem RSSI (signal strength) and Network name, Network Code and Cell ID – as information of the currently used mobile network. At the Network part you can find the IPv4 and IPv6 WAN status and the connection Type to the public Internet.

  • Page 18: Status Menu

    Router – Device Manager settings, Modem and Logging parameters, Ping an IP address, daily restart, recovery of factory settings Services – DynDNS (dynamical DNS) settings, OpenVPN settings Network – network interface settings, DHCP, DNS, IP route rules, diagnostics, firewall 2.3 Status menu •...

  • Page 19: System Menu

    If you give a new MSIN number, then the WAN interface will be automatically configured for the router. This setting can be checked at the Network/Interfaces menu. You can store the router settings with the Save button. The Save & Apply button stores the settings and reconfigure the router related on these settings.

  • Page 20: Router Menu

    • You can define the Startup applicatons - resident - programs during the operation • You also can define Scheduled Tasks for starting them in the right time and sequence • The LED Configuration is also configurable. • You also can Backup / Flash firmware updates •...

  • Page 21: Network Menu

    • In the Ser2net menu you can define the RS232 and RS485 operation settings – if your router has RS232/RS485 expansion 2.8 Network menu • Here you can configure the settings of each network Interfaces • You can modify the DHCP and DNS settings, •...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3. Important Notes

    Chapter 3. Important notes • For security reasons, we recommend that you change the password for the administration website interface as soon as possible. • The IPv6 protocol is disabled for LAN interfaces by default. IPv6 cannot be used on the router! •...
  • Page 23 • The parameters that can be used for the APN settings are always provided by the SIM card issuer (mobile service provider). Contact them for APN, password, SIM PIN and other information. You can set them in the Network / Modem settings menu. •...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4. Network Configuration Of The Router

    Chapter 4. Network configuration of the router 4.1 Interface settings The list of the available network interfacescan be found at the Interfaces / Interface Overview menu item. The network interfaces are listed at the Interface Overview. The interface means the eth0 USBLAN usb0...

  • Page 25: Mobile Internet Settings (Modem)

    4.2 Mobile internet settings Open the item from the upper selection. Then at the General Setup tab you can see the current status of the interface and the transmitted data amount. In case of CDMA450 router version you don’t need to configure these settings. Setup the module for connecting to the CDMA 450 / 2G / 3G / LTE / or Cat.M/NB mobile network (according to the assembled module type) –...
  • Page 26 Configure the module to the wireless internet and for the 2G/3G/LTE network connection (by the modem type and network behaviour) here for the WAN interface. For configuring end enabling the roaming settings – in case of international or country border usage –...
  • Page 27 Attention! The available APN settings will be assured by the SIM card provider mobile operator or your mobile internet service provider. Here you will found some examples for the APN settings. M2M APN (enclosed) APN name: wm2m Public Internet APN APN name: net Attention! ALWAYS use the given APN name and password of your Mobile Operator.
  • Page 28 APN username: IMSI identifier of the SIM card (number written on the SIM card, and which is usually starting with „20404” tag) // for using the Hungarian WM2M APN password: wm2m.gdsp For further international mobile network providers or in case of using in foreign countries this information is assured by the local GDSP SIM mobile provider.

  • Page 29: Ethernet (Lan) Settings

    When the network registration is successful, LED2 is lighting continously by green. LED1 LED2 LED3 Data traffic from the interface (mobile network) is indicated by a fast green flashing of LED2. You may need to enter your Mobile country code and Mobile network code for roaming settings, or when using a country network, or if you only want to use a preferred network.
  • Page 30 To make the setting, press the Save & Apply button at the bottom of the page. If you do not want to assign a fixed IP address to the router, but want the device to obtain its IP address from another network device (via DHCP), rewrite the IPv4 address as described above for the IP of the associated gateway or other network device.

  • Page 31: Dhcp Settings

    When you have modified the settings, save them by the Save & Apply button. If you are not attempted to use a fixed IP address for the router, and if you are attempted to use given IP by a different network device (by DHCP service), then modify the IPv4 address to the Static address connecting gateway –...
  • Page 32 To enable DHCP, uncheck “Ignore interface”. For this, the fields required for DHCP configuration are displayed, with default values. The Start field means what the starting address should be within the subnet used by the router (in our case 192.168.x…). Use the Limit field to limit how many IP addresses are assigned.
  • Page 33 The further DHCP settings can be achieved at the Network menu, at the DHCP and DNS item, General Settings tab. At the Active DHCP Leases part you can see the list of the devices, which given their IP addresses lease time from the router’s DHCP service (with the renewal In the Static Leases part you can devices to always provide the same dedicated IP address...

  • Page 34: Dns Settings

    This can be required by adding values to the Hostname, the MAC-Address and the IPv4- Address. When you have modified the settings, save them by the Save & Apply button. 4.5 DNS settings You can configure the DNS service from the Network / DHCP and DNS menu, with chossing the Advanced Settings tab.

  • Page 35: Defining The Route Rules

    4.6 Defining the route rules In the Network menu, Static routes item you can define the rules for the current routing. You can define a new one by the button. These can be perormed by choosing the related interface and adding the Host-IP or Network name, the IPv4-Netmask, and IPv4-Gateway.

  • Page 36: Firewall Settings

    Attention! The IPv6 service cannot be used on the router! Save the settings by the Save & Apply button. 4.7 Firewall settings By default, the firewall is active, but it allows all communication. It can be necessary to limit the traffic.
  • Page 37 In the Status menu, Firewall item you can check the firewall statistic. The INPUT means the incoming, the OUTPUT the outgoing/transmitted and the FORWARD means the forwarded communication/traffic hereby. As it can be seen, there are several communicating IP addresses on several ports to the router and subnet.
  • Page 38 For first, the communication rules are listed here with the directions and operation of the communication rules. Here, you can see and modify the general rules of the communication, at the Input (incoming), Output (outgoing) and Forward operations one by one by accept it, or reject, drop. You can Delete the settings or modify.
  • Page 39 At the Advanced Settings tab you can limit the incoming, outgoing, and forwarded traffic for each subnets. When you have modified the settings, save them by the Save & Apply button. The firewall can be configured by default to allow or tilt the communication – according to the chosen settings.
  • Page 40 When you have modified the settings, save them by the Save & Apply button.

  • Page 41: Port Forward Settings

    4.8 Port Forward settings Here in the Network menu, at the Firewall item, Port Forwards tab you can setup, that which port forwarding rules should be valid. Here you can add the necessary ports and IP adresses. You can define the necessary port and IP address. Or you can add a new rule by the button.

  • Page 42: Ip Routing, Nat Settings

    4.9 IP routing, NAT settings In the Network menu, Firewall item, Traffic Rules tab you can setup the Traffic Rules, and the Source NAT settings. You can add a new rule by the button. When you have modified the settings, save them by the Save &...
  • Page 43 The Source NAT settings can be performed for each protocol (tcp, udp), that the router allows the redirection of data – which incoming IP address and port must be redirected to which outgoing IP address and port and must be forwarded the data traffic. You also can define a port range, hereby.

  • Page 44: Dynamic Dns Settings

    If you have modified the settings, save them by the Save & Apply button. 4.10 Dynamic DNS settings In the Services / Dynamic DNS menu you can allow the DDNS service providing and the IP address of the DDNS. New settings can be by the button or the current can be changed by button –...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Special Settings

    Chapter 5. Special settings 5.1 Device Manager ® settings Our Device Manager ® application can be used for the remote management of the router, which is used for the remote maintenance and reconfiguration of the router in addition to the continuous monitoring of the operating characteristics (network access, field strength, runtime, QoS).

  • Page 46: Monitoring The Modem

    If you modified the settings, save them by the Save & Apply button. 5.2 Monitoring the modem Open the Router / Modem parameters menu item to set the watchdog of the device module. It constantly monitors the operation of the module, its connection to the network, possible disconnection and reconnection, and the availability of the mobile network.

  • Page 47: Ping An Ip Address

    5.3 Ping an IP address Open the Network menu, Diagnostics item. Here you can check the availability of an IP address, that is it accessible or can be pinged (by button), is there a naming service provided, is there a response between two points (by button), furthermore the path of the communication (by button).

  • Page 48: Identification Of Connecting Devices

    Here, you can setup the timezone can enable or disable the NTP client function (when receiving time data) and provide NTP time to connected devices (Provide NTP server). You can also specify the addresses of the NTP servers (NTP server candidates). If you have modified the settings, save by Save &...

  • Page 49: Tftp Settings

    You can assign the selected hostnames to the IP address with the button, then if connected, the clients will appear in the Status / Overview menu item on the main page with this name. If you have modified the settings, save by Save &...

  • Page 50: Rs232 And Rs485 Settings (Ser2Net)

    5.7 RS232 and RS485 settings (Ser2net) I f you have ordered the router with an RS232 / RS485 expander, you must also set up RS232 and RS485 communication for it to work. To do this, select Service / Ser2net menu. Here you can define the protocol format for incoming and outgoing communication as well as other parameters for transparent data transmission.
  • Page 51 In the Proxies section, enable data traffic in the RS485 field, and then enter the TCP Port number. In the State field, the data format can be set: : no data stream : full duplex rawlp : one-way communication telnet : for further use...

  • Page 52: Led Configuration

    For the Timeout value, you can specify the amount of timeout (in seconds). Do not change the value of the Device field! For Options, the first member specifies the communication port speed (default: 19200 bps), we recommend using this or 9600 bps - as the RS485 standard). 1STOPBIT 2STOPBIT The second member specifies the value of STOPBIT (can be...

  • Page 53: Remote Access (Ssh)

    From the Trigger list, you can select which event to affect. E.G. for netdev, indicates the status of the network connection, and under Device, you can specify which interface it applies to. netdev The Trigger allows to choose an event type of operation. E.g. menads the network interface connection type, and Device identifies the related network interface.

  • Page 54: Uci Usage From The Command Line

    Provide remote access via SSH, web interface, and voice dialing by enabling certain commands to a specific phone number. SSH connection The router can also be accessed over an SSH connection, with a terminal program (e.g. a utility called putty), at the IP address of the router - e.g. 192.168.127.1:22 (port # 22 on the Ethernet port).

  • Page 55: Ipsec Settings

    5.11 IPSEC settings Open Network / IPSEC to configure Strongswan IPSec settings. In the IPSEC section, you can set the Listen on interface option and then press the button - the available interfaces will be displayed. Select one or more interfaces through which you want to use IPSEC. Below, in the IKEv1 Phase1 / Phase2 settings, you can use the button to give a logical name to the IPSEC connection, then select the Encryption algorithm and Hash algorithm,...
  • Page 56 Below, in the Tunnel settings section, the button can be used to enter the settings for the tunnel by entering a logic name again. Local Subnet and Remote Subnet indicate the IP address range of the local and remote subnets. The name of the IKEv1 Phase 2 option is an optional name where you must specify the Key exchange method.
  • Page 57 You can read more about IPSEC settings that can also be set from the UCI (Command Line UCI Command) here: https://oldwiki.archive.openwrt.org/doc/uci/ipsec IPSEC can also be configured using the Linux-side Strongswan daemon using the UCI - from the command line - using SSH. Some examples of its use: To query OpenVPN settings: #uci show ipsec...

  • Page 58: Vpn Client (Openvpn) Configuration

    Beállítás az alábbi szintakszis szerint, majd kommitelés: #uci set ipsec1.encryption_algorhitm=’aes128’ #uci commit 5.12 VPN client (OpenVPN) configuration Open the Services / OpenVPN menu item where you can set up an OpenVPN connection. The OpenVPN service default port nr. is 1194. You will find three pre-configured VPN connections that you can enable or change your settings.
  • Page 59 So, choose any profile from the ones listed - e.g. the sample_client profile - that is, the VPN client, then press the button to edit. The following window will appear, where you can set the following: Configure at least the next fields on this page: proto (Protocol): here define the connection type –e.g.
  • Page 60 Then return to the OpenVPN menu, where you can enable the given setting with the Enable option, then press the button to start the configured VPN connection, then press the Save & Apply button again to save the status of the services. OpenWrt ®...

  • Page 61: Periodic Ping And Periodic Reboot Settings

    For this, the current OpenVPN settings are displayed on the command line: Set according to the following syntax and then comment: #uci set openvpn.sample_server.dev=’tun’ #uci commit 5.13 Periodic ping and Periodic reboot settings For matching the industrial standard requirements, you can define an time interval for periodic daily restart of the router if you want in the Services menu / Periodic Reboot item.

  • Page 62: Voice Call Settings

    If you want to use periodic ping as checking an IP address or remote server, device as checking its availability by the router if you want to use this service by accessing from the Services menu / Periodic Ping item. Save the configured settings by the Save &...

  • Page 63: Run Commands Remotely (Sms Config Settings)

    For an incoming call from a preset phone number, the router runs a preset command assigned to the phone number: Reboot You can also use the button to add additional phone numbers and select a command to run for each number. Press the Save &...
  • Page 64 For other commands, the router returns the information in a reply SMS message (e.g. when sending the “info” command in SMS, the router sends the firmware version number and the elapsed time since the last boot info to the phone where the SMS has been sent). When you have changed something, press the Save &...

  • Page 65: Chapter 6. Software Refresh And Router Maintenance

    Chapter 6. Software refresh and router maintenance 6.1 Firmware refresh 1. Open the System menu, Backup / Flash firmware item. fwos 2. At the bottom part, browse the -…. compressed file at the Image Browse button, then push to the button.

  • Page 66: Installing Applications

    5. Then the next message appears on the screen in the browser. Then the refresh method has started, while the LED3 is continuously lighting by and sometimes the LED2 is flashing. 6. At the end of the installation - the LEDs will no longer flash - the system will reboot 2x, then OpenWrt ®...
  • Page 67 Important! This feature is available when the public internet can be accessed by the SIM card, APN zone. When it was successful, fill the name of the application you are attempted to install at the MC” in case of Midnight Commander Download and install package field (e.g.

  • Page 68: Restarting The Router

    You can now configure and use the installed Linux program. You can configure or run it from the command line using the SSH terminal window. (Staying with our example: type "mc" at the Linux command prompt to run the program.) 6.3 Restarting the router Choose the System / Reboot item and push upon the Perform reboot button.

  • Page 69: Password Change

    6.6 Password change Open the System / Administration menu. At the Router password you can fill the new Password and again to the Confirm password fields. You will be able to login further by this new password. When you enter the password, the web interface replaces the entered characters with *. At least 6 characters must be entered for the password.

  • Page 70: Backup And Restore Of Settings

    Important! During subsequent restarts, the router will always start with these saved settings - as the default configuration. The router only saves its own settings and services! If you have manually installed additional programs or are using your own scripts, it is IMPORTANT to know that they will NOT be saved! You need to ensure that non-standard applications, scripts, directories are backed up manually.

  • Page 71: Clone Configuration

    Important! You will then have to manually back up and play back the backups of custom configurations and programs - as they are not part of the system restore. To reset the router configuration: You can do it here in the OpenWrt interface, by also pressing the button in the web interface menu item.
  • Page 72 Here you can define a system log file (Write system log file) - where a directory structure, path and file name must be specified - and also set the log output level. You can limit the size of the log file (System log buffer size) and set the IP address of the External log server (IP address), port, protocol - to send the log files to a remote server.

  • Page 73: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7. Troubleshooting LED activity Can you see any LED activity (flashin, light)? After ca. 2 minutes inactivity of the LEDs could mean the router has a failure (configuration or firmware trouble). First you should ensure about the router is still under starting / booting phase or not. Please wait 2-3 minutes, then check the LED signals again.
  • Page 74 Check the next figure for the pinout and check the 12V DC voltage on the microfit connector (by a multimeter) of the power adapter that it provides 12V or not. If not, than remove the 12V DC adapter and get another one with the proper pinout and voltage. Connecting to the router, checking connection Set the IP address of the Ethernet interface on the PC where it can be reached (in the Microsoft Windows...
  • Page 75 To connect to the website, enable access to the router's IP address in the browser (from the computer on the USB network interface it should always appear as 192.168.10.10 IP address, Control Panel / Network and Sharing Center / Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 - this is set in Adapter Settings / Under Network Connections , to the USB Ethernet / RNDIS Gadget Interface.)
  • Page 76 If there is no SIM slot In case of using CDMA 450 or LTE 450 or Narrow Band – always use the special antenna which is harmonized to the frequency/band. In other way the router will not abble to access the network. In case of the modern CDMA 450 network in many countries there is no need of usage of the SIM cards.
  • Page 77 Always check the SIM ID field in the Status / Overview menu for the current SIM status. Normally, there is the SIM ID number. In the event of an error, one of the following SIM errors is displayed: • No SIM or SIM error - No SIM or SIM is not active, incorrect SIM, or not inserted correctly, SIM may not be in contact.
  • Page 78 Always use the proper antenna type regarding to the module and mobile network, which is harmonized to the frequency/band. In other way the router will not abble to access the network. Note that for Narrow Band (NB-IoT) networks it could be needed to wait 5-15 minutes for the first successfully network registration.

  • Page 79: Chapter 8. Support Availability

    Chapter 8. Support availability If you have any questions concerning the use of the device, contact us at the following address: E-mail: support@wmsystems.hu Telephone: +36 20 333 1111 8.1 Contact the support line For the proper identification of the router you should use the sticker on the device, which contains important information for the call center.

  • Page 80: Product Support

    8.2 Product support The documentation and software released for this product can be accessed via the following link: https://www.m2mserver.com/en/product/m2m-router Online product support can be required here: https://www.m2mserver.com/en/support/...

  • Page 81: Chapter 9. Legal Notice

    Systems LLC., with clear indication of the source. The pictures in the user guide are only for illustration purposes. WM Systems LLC. does not acknowledge or accept responsibility for any mistakes in the information contained in the user guide. change without notice The published information in this document is subject to All data contained in the user guide is for information purposes only.

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