Preparation; Support And Resources; Network Environment; Sim Card - HMS Networks Anybus Wireless Bolt LTE User Manual

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Anybus Wireless Bolt LTE

3. Preparation

3.1. Support and Resources

For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support,
please visit www.anybus.com/support.
TIP
Have the product article number available, to search for the product specific support web page. You
find the product article number on the product cover.

3.2. Network Environment

Ensure that you have all the necessary information about the capabilities and restrictions of your local network
environment before installation.

3.3. SIM Card

Prepaid Data Plan
If a prepaid data plan is used, ensure that:
• the data amount is sufficient
• that any SMS notifications are sent to a monitored number

3.4. Network Operator Certified Firmware

You may need to install a firmware certified for the operator you are going to use, it is not possible to connect
the Bolt LTE to the operator network otherwise.
Before you start to configure the Bolt LTE settings:
• Ensure that the current firmware installed on the Bolt LTE is valid for the network operator you are going to
use.
• You find the firmware version number in the Bolt LTE built-in web interface Overview page. See
Built-In Web Interface (page
• If you need to install a firmware version certified for your network operator:
Download the firmware update file, specific for your network operator, from www.anybus.com/support.
• For information on how to update the firmware, see

3.5. Required Distance Between Devices

For optimal reception, cellular devices should not be confined in buildings made of concrete or metal, without
windows.
To avoid interference, a minimum distance of 50 cm between cellular devices should be observed.
At least 20 cm separation distance between the device and the user's body must be maintained at all times.
See Wireless Technology Basics.
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