Advantech EKI-9502G Series User Manual

Advantech EKI-9502G Series User Manual

En50155 train-to-ground wi-fi/ cellular router
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  • Page 1 User Manual EKI-9502G Series EN50155 Train-To-Ground Wi-Fi/ Cellular Router...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
  • Page 3 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters (7.87 inches) between the radiator and your body. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 4 Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: –...
  • Page 5 The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982  is no more than 70 dB (A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 6 Always disconnect the power from the device before servicing it.  Before plugging a cable into any port, discharge the voltage stored on the cable  by touching the electrical contacts to the ground surface. About the Device This device is for indoor use only. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Captive Portal ................58 3.5.6 Applications ................60 3.5.7 Configuration Manager ............... 61 3.5.8 Firmware Upgrade ..............62 3.5.9 Reset System ................62 3.5.10 Reboot Device ................62 3.5.11 Apply Configuration ..............63 Tools ....................... 63 EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 8 3.6.1 Diagnostics ................. 63 3.6.2 GPS .................... 64 viii EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 9 Figure 2.15 M12 X-Coded Connector Pin Assignment..............14 Figure 2.16 M12 A-Coded Connector Pin Assignment..............15 Figure 2.17 Power Wiring for EKI-9502G Series................16 Figure 2.18 Grounding Connection ....................17 Figure 2.19 Removing a Protection Cap ..................18 Figure 2.20 Installing the Power Cable...................
  • Page 10 Management > Reboot Device ..................62 Figure 3.48 Management > Apply Configuration ................63 Figure 3.49 Tools > Diagnostics ..................... 63 Figure 3.50 Tools > GPS > Basic ....................64 Figure 3.51 Tools > GPS > GPS Report..................65 EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter Introduction...
  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview The EKI-9502G Series train-to-ground Wi-Fi/cellular router is designed for rolling stock applications. It provides secure Internet connectivity while offering superior application flexibility. EKI-9502G Series provides automatic wireless failover between WLAN and WAN connectivity and supports up to four WWAN(LTE) modules with dual SIM cards installation and up to two WIFI modules for 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with 2.4 Ghz/...
  • Page 13 HT40 -68 dBm @ MCS7 802.11n/5GHz HT20 -70 dBm @ MCS7 HT40 -68 dBm @ MCS7 802.11ac VHT80 -57 dBm @ MCS9 Power Power Input 24-110 VDC (±30%) Power Connector M12 A-coded with 4 Poles Power Consumption EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 14: Dimensions

    Radio on/off, WMM, Output Power Control, Fragmentation Length, Beacon Interval, RTS/CTS threshold, DTIM Interval Regulatory Approvals CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class B) Dimensions 280 [11.02] 316 [12.44] 5 [0.20] 300 [11.81] Figure 1.1 Dimensions EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started...
  • Page 16: Hardware

    USB 2.0 Front IO (Type A) ETH port 2 ETH ports x 2. ETH port 1 Power input port M12 4-pin (male) DC power connector port. Wall mounting Dual brackets for wall mounting. brackets Antenna connector Connector for WLAN antenna. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    Off – Operating as a 10 Mbps connection. Ethernet Activity Blinking – There is activity on this port. Off – No link is established. Blinking – There is activity on this port. Off – No link is established. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 18: Connecting Hardware

    ANT 3 ANT 3 RF_GPS1 mPCIE mPCIE mPCIE mPCIE mPCIE LTE / WiFi WiFi Figure 2.4 LTE Module Installation Order The mPCIE 2 is a combo slot for WiFi/LTE as designated by the dip switch settings. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 19 The device only supports the voltage outlined in the type plate. Do not use any other power components except those specifically designated for the device. Caution! Disconnect the power cord before installation or cable wiring. To install a SIM card: Position the device on a clean work surface. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 20: Figure 2.6 Releasing A Front Panel

    Figure 2.7 Opening a Front Panel Locate the SIM slot for installation, see “SIM Population Matrix” on page 8 for further information. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 21: Figure 2.8 Unlocking A Slot Cover

    Figure 2.9 Installing a SIM Card Rotate the front panel over the device and install it. Make sure the screw holes on the cover are aligned with those on the device. Figure 2.10 Installing a Front Panel EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 22: Wall Mounting

    If necessary, insert the wall sinks into the drilled screw holes. Insert the mounting screws on the drilled locations and tighten halfway. Do not tighten complete or the bracket cannot be installed properly. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 23: Wireless Connection

    WLAN and LTE antennas are supported by the device. To install an antenna see the following information. Connect the antenna by screwing the antenna connectors in a clockwise direction. I - 9 Figure 2.13 Installing an Antenna Position the antenna for optimal signal strength. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 24: Network Connection

    X coding) circular connectors. The 10/100/1000Mbps ports located on the switch's front side are used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. 2.2.4.1 M12 X-Coded Connector Pin Assignment Figure 2.15 M12 X-Coded Connector Pin Assignment Description EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 25: Usb Connection

    2.2.5 USB Connection The EKI-9502G Series includes a USB 2.0 Type-A port located on the front panel for firmware management. Regarding the use of USB drives, if a USB drive with a configuration file is plugged into the device with default settings, the device reads the configuration file at boot up and applies the configuration automatically.
  • Page 26: Figure 2.17 Power Wiring For Eki-9502G Series

    A redundant power configuration is supported through a secondary power supply unit to reduce network down time as a result of power loss. EKI-9502G Series support 24 to 110 V . Dual power inputs are supported and allow you to connect a backup power source.
  • Page 27: Figure 2.18 Grounding Connection

    Before applying power to the grounded device, it is advisable to use a volt meter to ensure there is no voltage difference between the power supply’s negative output terminal and the grounding point on the device. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 28: Figure 2.19 Removing A Protection Cap

    Once the cable is fully seated in the port, turn the nut on the cable to secure it to the connector. Figure 2.20 Installing the Power Cable The power input is now connected to the switch. The switch can be powered on. To remove the power inputs: EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 29: Figure 2.21 Removing The Power Cable

    The power terminals are connected as shown in the following figure. Simply align the keyed female connector to the male connector and twist the threaded to secure. Figure 2.22 Standard M12 4 Poles Male DC Power Input Connector Description EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Web Interface

    Chapter Web Interface...
  • Page 31: Log In

    Enter the default user name and password (admin/admin) to log into the management interface. You can change the default password after you have successfully logged in. Click Login to enter the management interface. Figure 3.1 Login Screen Note! Screen may differ depending on Web browsers. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 32: Changing Default Password

    Enter the username of the profile to change (currently logged in user displays), then enter the new password under the Password field. Re-type the same password in the Confirm Password field. Click Submit to change the current account settings. Figure 3.2 Management > Password Manager EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 33: Overview

    Overview To access this page, click Overview. Figure 3.3 Overview Figure 3.4 Overview Continued EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 34 Working WAN Interface Working WAN Interface Displays the active WAN interfaces (Cellular). System Status Memory Utilization Displays the total memory utilization in terms of percentage. CPU Utilization Displays the total CPU utilization in terms of percentage. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 35: Interface

    DHCP Server Click to enable or disable the DHCP server function. Start IP Address Enter the starting IP address of the DHCP pool. Pool Counter Enter the value to define the number of allowed DHCP leases. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 36: Ethwan

    255.255.255.0. Default Gateway Static Protocol Only: Enter a value to specify the default gateway for the interface. DNS Server 1 Static Protocol Only: Enter a value to specify the primary DNS server for the interface. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 37: Wlan)

    Click the drop-down menu to select an operation mode: Access Point or Wlireless WAN. State Click the radio button to enable or disable the operation mode. SSID Enter the name to distinguish it from other networks in your neighborhood. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 38 Click the drop-down menu to select the band channel. Channel Bandwidth Click the drop-down menu to select the band and channel bandwidth: 11b/g - Non-HT (Legacy), 11n - HT20, 11n - HT40, or 11ac - VHT 80. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 39: Figure 3.8 1 (Wlan) > Operation Mode > Wireless Wan

    The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description WLAN Network Operation Mode Click the drop-down menu to select an operation mode: Access Point or Wlireless WAN. State Click the radio button to enable or disable the operation mode. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 40 Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. 3.3.3.2 Advanced Access Point Settings The Access Point Settings are available under the Access Point Operation Mode. The operation mode must be configured for Access Point. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 41: Figure 3.9 1 Wlan > Advanced

    400ns to allow for an increased throughput. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. Client Settings The Client Settings are available under the Wireless WAN Operation Mode. The operation mode must be configured for Wireless WAN. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 42: Figure 3.10 Wlan > Advanced

    Scan interval(high) The interval time during an active RSSI > RSSI threshold scan, background scan. The default is 120 seconds. Scan interval(low) The interval time during a local RSSI <RSSI Threshold scan. The default is 15 seconds EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 43: Figure 3.11 Interface > 1 (Wlan) > Security > Security Mode

    WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. If data encryption is enabled, the key is required and only sharing the same key with other wireless devices can the communication be established. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 44: Figure 3.12 Interface > 1 (Wlan) > Security > Security Mode > Wep

    @ and #. WEP Key 4 Hex -- Digits 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. Click Unmask to view the password entry. Apply Click Apply to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 45: Figure 3.13 Interface > 1 (Wlan) > Security > Security Mode > Wpa-Personal

    Click the drop-down menu to apply the encryption. Settings: TKIP+AES, TKIP, AES. Pass Phrase Enter the a unique password to define the passphrase for authentication access. Click Unmask to view the password entry. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 46: Figure 3.14 Interface > 1 (Wlan) > Security > Security Mode > Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise

    Enter the port address of the listed radius server. Shared Secrets Enter the value to server as the shared secret key for the identified server. Click Unmask to view the password entry. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 47: Figure 3.15 Interface > 1 (Wlan) > Statistics

    Displays the total Rx packets and corresponding bytes. Wlan status TX Packets Display the current Tx packets. TX Bytes Display the current Tx bytes. RX Packets Display the current Rx packets. RX Bytes Display the current Rx bytes. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 48: Figure 3.16 Interface > 1 (Wlan) > Site Survey

    The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description Traffic Control State Click the radio button to enable or disable the traffic control. Total Download Enter the value to configure the download bandwidth. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 49: Figure 3.18 Interface > 1 (Wlan) > Traffic Control

    Access Control allows for an administrator to allow or deny access by defining specific devices through their MAC address. To access this page, click Interface > 1 (WLAN) > Traffic Control. Figure 3.18 Interface > 1 (WLAN) > Traffic Control EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 50: Wlan)

    Click to allow for auto scrolling in the event of a large log entry list. 3.3.4 2 (WLAN) For further information regarding the 2 (WLAN) configuration settings, see “1 (WLAN)” on page 27. 3.3.5 5 (Cellular) 3.3.5.1 Basic To access this page, click Interface > 5 (Cellular) > Basic. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 51: Figure 3.20 Interface > 5 (Cellular) > Basic

    Enter a variable to determine the frequency between ping functions. Settings: 3 - 36000 Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. 3.3.5.2 SIM 1 APN Configuration To access this page, click Interface > 5 (Cellular) > SIM 1 EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 52: Figure 3.21 Interface > 5 (Cellular) > Sim 1

    Usage Cycle Reset Date Enter the variable to define the day of the month to initiate the reset cycle. Variable: 1 to 31. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. SIM Card Utilities To access this page, click Interface > 5 (Cellular) > SIM 1 EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 53: Figure 3.22 Interface > 5 (Cellular) > Sim 1

    Enter the variable to confirm the New Pin entry. Variable: 0000 to 9999. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. 3.3.5.3 SIM 2 For further information regarding configuration of SIM 2 see “SIM 1” on page 41. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 54: Networking

    The function are designed for networks hosting a specific server, such as a web server or mail server, on the private local network and behind the NAT firewall. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 55: Figure 3.24 Networking > Forwarding > Port Forwarding

    Click the radio button to enable or disable the DMZ function. Enter the IP address to designate a static IP address as the DMZ target. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 56: Scurity

    VPN pass-through is a function of the router, which provides outbound VPN function. VPN pass-through does not provide inbound VPN function. You can enable VPN passthrough without the need to open any ports, and it will run automatically. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 57: Openvpn

    VPN pass-through is a function of the router, which provides outbound VPN function. VPN pass-through does not provide inbound VPN function. You can enable VPN passthrough without the need to open any ports, and it will run automatically. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 58: Figure 3.28 Networking > Openvpn > Tunnel 1

    To access this page, click Networking > OpenVPN > Tunnel 1. Figure 3.28 Networking > OpenVPN > Tunnel 1 Item Description Status Displays the current status of the OpenVPN Tunnel 1 Click to enable or disable the tunnel. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 59 DHCP options. The parameters are proceeded by two dashes. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the policy. 3.4.4.2 Tunnel 2 For further information regarding the configuration of the OpenVPN Tunnel function see “Tunnel 1” on page 47 EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 60: Gre

    Local Interface IP Enter the IP address of the local IP address to designate as the Address tunnel endpoint. Remote Interface IP Enter the IP address of the remote IP address to designate as the Address tunnel endpoint. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 61: Qos Settings

    1024 to 102400, default: 85000) Upload Speed (kbit/s) Enter the value (kbit/s) to define the upload speed of the policy: 1024 to 102400, default: 10000) Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 62: Figure 3.31 Networking > Qos Settings> Qos Ip Base Rules

    Click the drop-down menu to set the priority for the rule. Value: Low, Normal, Medium, or High. Delete Click Delete to remove the selected rule. Click Add to include the selected rule. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 63: Wan Load Balancing

    WAN interfaces as default ratio for data transfer. The ratio determines the number of sessions to transfer via each WAN interface for the following period. Tracking IP Enter the IP address used to generate traffic to be used to check delay/latency. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 64: Wan Handover

    Click the drop-down menu to select the interface to bind to the WAN handover function. Signal Strength Detection Detection Interval Enter the value in seconds to define the interval to activate the signal strength detection function. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 65: Figure 3.35 Networking > Wan Handover

    Select the radio button to specify the handover condition:  Any Cellular adapter signal is worse than RSSI threshold  All Cellular adapter signal are worse than RSSI threshold Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 66: Management

    Figure 3.37 Management > Syslog The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description Download Click Download to download the log file. Auto Scroll Click the checkbox to enable the Auto Scroll function. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 67: Alert

    Click the drop-down menu to enable the NTP server. Time Zone Click the drop-down menu to select a system time zone. NTP Server Enter the address of the NTP server. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 68: Captive Portal

    In minutes, enter the value to designate the end of the interval after which clients are forced out. Values: 0 - 1440. Gateway Name Enter the string to designate as the name of the enabled gateway. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 69: Figure 3.41 Management > Captive Portal > Custom Pages

    Logo Click Choose File to select a file to upload. Upload Click Upload to select and upload a file onto the device for use as a logo. Max. size 1 MB. Accepted formats: .jpg, .png, .bmp EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 70: Applications

    Click to enable or disable the redirect to HTTP function. Requests to HTTPS HTTPS Port Enter the port number for the assigned remote HTTPS address. HTTP Port Enter the port number for the assigned remote HTTPS address. Click to enable or disable the SSH function. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 71: Configuration Manager

    Click PC or USB Drive to select the correct file location. From USB Drive Backup Select Enabled or Disabled to enable the function. Automatically Backup Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. Submit EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 72: Firmware Upgrade

    The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description Reset Click Reset to have all configuration parameters reset to their factory default values. All changes that have been made will be lost, even if you have issued a save. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 73: Apply Configuration

    IP Address or Hostname Enter the IP address or hostname of the host to initiate a trace route from the switch to the defined host. Click Traceroute to initiate and display the trace results. Results Displays the results of the Ping or Traceroute test. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 74: Figure 3.50 Tools > Gps > Basic

    Displays the values of the information listed in the previous field. Satellite List Displays the Pseudo-random Noise sequence of the satellite. Elevation Displays the elevation of the satellite. Azimuth Displays the azimuth of the satellite. Displays the signal-to-noise ratio of the satellite. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 75: Figure 3.51 Tools > Gps > Gps Report

    Enter the IP address of the remote server to receive the report. UDP Port Enter the Port of the designated remote server to receive the report. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-9502G Series User Manual...
  • Page 76 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2021...

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