Table of Contents Package Contents ................4 Features ........................4 Hardware Overview ....................5 Installation..................7 Using Web-based Management ........... 10 Status ........................11 Overview ......................11 System ..........................12 Network ........................... 12 DHCP Leases ........................12 Local Network ........................12 System Log ......................
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Advanced Settings ....................... 26 Physical Settings ......................26 Firewall Settings ......................26 Hotspot ......................... 28 Chillispot .......................... 28 Mobile Internet ...................... 30 WWAN Setting ......................... 30 Network Settings ......................31 Auto APN Information ....................31 APN Profile Settings ....................31 Reset Modem .......................
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Port Range Forward ......................62 Port Range Forward ....................62 UPNP ........................64 UPnP Settings ......................... 64 VPN ........................64 IPSec Setting ........................64 IPSec Profile ........................64 IPSec Certificate......................64 SSL VPN ......................... 65 Help ........................66 Logout ........................66 Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide ........
Read the manual carefully before you use the product, so that you can fully exploit the product functions. Package Contents BandLuxe K530 LTE/HSPA+ WiFi Mounting Screws Power Adapter Router with GPS and Waterproof Connector Protective Caps...
Package Contents Operation temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158 °F) Input voltage: 12V or 24V DC, accepting 9-32V voltage swing 802.11 b/g/n 2x2 MIMO wireless networking Six status LEDs, two Ethernet ports, and one USB port ...
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Package Contents Network Status LEDs Blue – 11-1 GPS is ON. (Solid) Position is fixed. (Flashing) Position is not yet fixed. Blue – 11-2 LAN 2 LAN Port 2 is transmitting. Blue – Signal Strength 11-3 Good signal strength Green – Normal signal strength Red –...
Installation Installation 1. Mount the router with the four screws if needed. 2. This router has its own internal SIM card. If you are using an external SIM card, load the SIM card as shown below: a) Choose the SIM card tray that matches your SIM card (Mini-SIM or Micro-SIM).
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Installation 3. Connect the power adapter cable to the router. 4. Connect the power adapter cable to either a power outlet (via the power adapter) or a 12VDC power source. The router will automatically be turned ON upon receiving power. 5.
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Installation 6. One of the following two methods can be chosen to link your PC with the router. A. Wireless Connection (for Windows) To link your PC to the router via WiFi, in Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Networks.
Using Web-based Management Using Web-based Management This chapter will guide you on how to configure your router via the web-based utility. Login 1. Launch a web browser (e.g Mozilla Firefox). 2. In the address bar, enter http://192.168.1.1, then press Enter. 3.
Using Web-based Management Status This menu displays various statuses of the router. The associated submenu items are: Overview, System Log, VnStat Traffic Monitor, and Mobile Internet. Overview The Overview submenu renders complete statistics for the router.
Using Web-based Management System Displays system information: router model name, router firmware version, modem firmware version, phone number (MDN), ICCID, MIN (MSID), PRL version, IMEI, MEID, and local time. Network Displays current network connection information of IPv4 WAN and/or IPv6 WAN: type of network assignment (e.g.
Using Web-based Management The System Log submenu tracks system activities after power on. The GPS submenu displays Global Positioning System information. Click to proceed. VnStat Traffic Monitor The VnStat Traffic Monitor submenu displays graphic analysis of the router‟s network traffic history. Graphs Displays VnStat network traffic history in various graphic analysis options: Summary display, Top 10 display, Hourly traffic, Daily traffic, and Monthly...
Using Web-based Management Configuration VnStat Traffic Monitor configurations can be made here. a) Monitor selected devices: Click the checkbox to enable/disable network monitoring of the displayed interface(s). Click the link jump to the Common Configuration setting under the submenu Network Interfaces.
Using Web-based Management Mobile Internet The Mobile Internet submenu displays mobile internet statistics. Signal Quality Displays signal strength of current mobile internet connection in dBm. U/SIM Status Displays current SIM card status: a) Read SIM Fail – No valid SIM card is inserted b) PIN Disable(Verified) –...
Using Web-based Management Home indicates mobile internet connection to the home location where the SIM card service is registered. Roaming indicates the extended mobile internet connection service in a location different from the home location where the SIM card service is registered. An example of roaming is when you travel abroad.
Using Web-based Management System This menu is for system information and configurations. System System Properties Click either the “General Settings” or “Language and Style” tab to configure their respective settings. General Settings Local Time – Displays current local time. To synchronize local time with the browser, click Hostname –...
Using Web-based Management Language and Style Language – Sets the desired display language and style of the router. Click and select the desired display language and style. Time Synchronization Enable NTP client: Click the checkbox to enable/disable. With this option enabled, two more options will appear– “Provide NTP server” and “NTP server candidates”.
Using Web-based Management Administration Router Password Login password of the router can be changed here. Enter the new password in the „Password‟ field, and enter the same password once again in the „Confirmation‟ field. Remote Access This field specifies whether or not to allow remote access of this router. After changing password and/or specifying remote access, click The screen will display a confirmation message after successful password change.
Using Web-based Management Backup / Flash Firmware Backup / Restore Download backup Here you can backup all current settings of the router to a TAR archive file on your computer or mobile device. Just click . A dialog window will prompt you to open or save the archive file. Depending on the browser that you are using, the TAR file may be saved in the system download folder or a location of your choice.
Using Web-based Management Reset to defaults Here you can restore the router to its original factory settings. Just click , and a dialog message will appear to indicate the factory reset process. After completion of the reset process, the router will automatically reboot and return to its initial login prompt.
Using Web-based Management For automatic wireless update, enable “Auto check” and enter the desired time interval (in hours) between each check of the BandRich website for firmware update. For manual wireless update, disable “Auto check”. Confirm that the “Check link for Router” and “Check link for Module” fields have appropriate web address(es) present in their text boxes, i.e.
Using Web-based Management Services Dynamic DNS The Services menu hosts configuration options for DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service), which is a system that allows the domain name data held in a name server to be updated in real time. It allows an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer with a varying (dynamic) IP address.
Using Web-based Management Network Interfaces The Interfaces submenu allows interface configurations of different networks connected to this router. The configuration items are the same for each network with different default settings. Interface Overview Here you can see the brief network status summary for LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network).
Using Web-based Management Common Configuration General Setup Status: Displays protocol-dependent statistics of network connection. Protocol: Specifies the protocol to be used for the network. The available protocols are Static address, DHCP client, Unmanaged, PPP, PPtP, PPPoE, PPPoATM, UTMS/GPRS/EV-DO, and L2TP. The default LAN protocol is Static address, whereas the default WAN protocol is DHCP client.
Using Web-based Management Advanced Settings This tab is for advanced users to make detailed configurations of protocol-related settings. Actual configuration items will vary according to the protocol chosen in the tab item General Setup. Physical Settings This tab is for selection of physical interface of the associated network. Click one of the available physical interfaces or click and enter your own interface name.
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Using Web-based Management clicking , or you can define a new zone by entering your own firewall name in the unspecified -or- create field and clicking...
Using Web-based Management Hotspot The Hotspot submenu is for setup and adjustment of mobile internet connection through WLAN (wireless local area network). Chillispot Chillispot: Enable or disable the chillispot (i.e. hotspot) feature. Separate WiFi Enable or disable WiFi separation from the LAN from the LAN bridge.
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Using Web-based Management configuration item “WiFi separation from the LAN bridge” is enabled. Primary RADIUS Enter the IP/DNS address of primary RADIUS server. Server IP/DNS: Backup RADIUS Enter the IP/DNS address of backup RADIUS server. Server IP/DNS: DNS IP: Enter the numerical IP address of DNS. Redirect URL: Enter the redirection URL if needed.
Using Web-based Management Mobile Internet The Mobile Internet submenu is for setup and adjustment of mobile internet connection and furthermore has four setting tabs: WWAN Setting, U/SIM PIN Management, SIM Management, and Preferred Network. WWAN Setting...
Using Web-based Management Network Settings Roaming Enables or disables current roaming setting. Connection: Update Profile: Click Update to update the network profile. Update PRL: Click Update to update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List). APN Update: Displays the current APN (Access Point Name) version.
Using Web-based Management U/SIM PIN Management This submenu features configurable items that are dependent on the router‟s mobile internet status, as detailed below. Scenario 1: No mobile internet service Without a valid SIM card inserted into the router, the Verify dialog will show the following SIM card status: Here the Verify dialog shows SIM status as “Read SIM Fail”, meaning that no valid SIM card is inserted.
Using Web-based Management meaning that a valid SIM card is inserted with PIN code verification pending. Enter your SIM card verification code in the text box of “PIN Code verify:”, and then click . Once the PIN code verification is finished, the router is ready to use the SIM card‟s associated mobile internet access, and the top right status area will be updated accordingly.
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Using Web-based Management Setting SIM Status: Shows current SIM card status. “PIN Enable” means that the SIM card is enabled for mobile internet access. “PIN Disable(Verified/Retries:#)” means that the SIM card is enabled for mobile internet access without requiring PIN code verification. Note that if PIN protection is re-enabled, # is the number of allowed PIN verifications remaining before SIM lock occurs.
Using Web-based Management SIM Management Here you can see the current SIM lock status. Scenario 1: SIM lock absent “SIM no lock” means that the SIM card is unlocked. Scenario 2: SIM lock present If your SIM card is locked for some reason, here you can also enter the SIM unlock code to unlock it.
Using Web-based Management Router Router Settings Router IP Local IP Address: The default local IP address of this router is 192.168.1.1. If this address conflicts with another local network device, you can enter another local IP address here. Subnet Mask: Displays current Subnet Mask Device Name: The current device name is displayed in gray color.
Using Web-based Management DHCP Service DHCP Server: Enables or disables the DHCP Server feature. Start IP Address: Specifies the starting number of the last 3 digits of assigned client IP address. For example, the default value of 100 means that the first assigned client IP address will be 192.168.1.100;...
Using Web-based Management This section displays active DHCP lease information for each client: Hostname, IPv4 address, MAC address, and Lease time remaining. Static Leases This option allows fixed IP address and symbolic hostname assignments for DHCP clients. To add a static lease, first click Enter the desired hostname.
Using Web-based Management Advanced Routing settings Static Routing This option allows fixed network routing path assignment (as opposed to the initial adaptive routing). To add a static network routing path, click . To remove any unwanted static network routing path, click the corresponding button.
Using Web-based Management IPv4-Gateway: If needed, a custom IPv4-Gateway address can be specified here. Metric: Specifies the network path priority number (usually associated with the network path‟s administrative distance). The lower the metric number, the higher priority of this static route in the network routing protocol.
Using Web-based Management tunnels to pass through the Router, click Enabled. WiFi This submenu item is for configuring all Wi-Fi-related settings. This router supports up to two WiFi SSIDs. The default SSID is as follows: Tab Name Corresponding SSID Default Password “BR_LTE_xxxx”...
Using Web-based Management Device Configuration General Setup Wireless WiFi connection of the associated SSID is enabled. network is To disable WiFi connection of this SSID, click enabled* Wireless WiFi connection of the associated SSID is disabled. network is To enable WiFi connection of this SSID, click disabled* * Note: The associated SSID is displayed either in the selected submenu tab under WiFi or in the WiFi category...
Using Web-based Management 7 (2.442 GHz) 8 (2.447 GHz) 9 (2.452 GHz) 10 (2.457 GHz) 11 (2.462 GHz) assigns channel automatically auto manually specifies WiFi channel -- custom -- Normally one of the channels is already selected, and no change is needed unless there exists interference problems with other WiFi or Bluetooth devices (that also use the 2.4GHz frequency range for communications).
Using Web-based Management Interface Configuration General Setup SSID Service Set Identification To change the SSID, click the text box and enter the new SSID (up to 32 alphanumeric characters) Mode Wireless operating mode of this router. Wireless Access Point Hide SSID Enable this option to make wireless network of this SSID unavailable to nearby WiFi clients.
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Using Web-based Management The encryption options are: 1. No Encryption Data transmitted over wireless networks can be seen by others. 2. WEP Open System Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption with Open System authentication Key: Enter a password for accessing this SSID‟s wireless network. 3.
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Using Web-based Management Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (Default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) – Use CCMP (AES) encryption exclusively (stronger than TKIP) Force TKIP –...
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Using Web-based Management 6. WPA-EAP “WiFi Protected Access – Extensible Authentication Protocol” encryption Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) –...
Using Web-based Management Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking and selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) – Use CCMP (AES) encryption exclusively (stronger than TKIP) Force TKIP –...
Using Web-based Management 3. Black list* – Click and select an undesired MAC address from the drop-down list, or select “-- custom --" and enter a specific client‟s MAC address. * To add another MAC address to the list, click to add a new drop-down list;...
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Using Web-based Management Mode: Specifies WPS setup mode PBC Mode – Push Button Configuration Mode (Note: To use this setup method, the client must have a WPS button configured to PBC Mode.) PIN Mode – Personal Identification Number Mode (Note: To use this setup method, the client must have a WPS button configured to PIN Mode.) After choosing PIN Mode, an additional text...
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Using Web-based Management Start: After setting up WPS Mode (PBC or PIN), click the router client‟s corresponding hardware/software WPS button (actual router client hardware/software WPS button behavior will depend on router client manufacturer‟s design). or press-and-hold the router‟s physical Click SS/WPS/Reset button for just over 3 seconds to start the WPS process.
Using Web-based Management Switch Details of the submenu Switch go here. Diagnostics This menu contains tools for effective network analysis and troubleshooting. Network Utilities Ping This feature allows you to check the status of a connection.
Using Web-based Management 1. In the text box next to , enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping, and then select its corresponding internet protocol by clicking either the IPv4 or IPv6 radial button. 2. In the text box of “Packet Size”, enter the desired value (default packet size is 56).
Using Web-based Management Firewall Single Port Forward Single Port Forward Port Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. To forward a single port: 1.
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Using Web-based Management In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes temporarily stored in the router. 7. More rules can be added to the Port Forwards list by repeating Steps 1-6. 8.
Using Web-based Management Port Trigger Port Trigger Port Triggering allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Router remembers the IP address of the computer that sends the matching data, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
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Using Web-based Management 5. Click . The port triggering rule you have just entered will be added to the Port Triggering list. In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes stored in the router.
Using Web-based Management Security Filter Here you can make Firewall, Internet Filter, and Web Filters adjustments for network security. Firewall SPI Firewall Enable or Disable Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) feature of the firewall. The default setting is „Enable‟. Protection: Internet Filter Filter Anonymous This filter blocks anonymous internet requests from outside network.
Using Web-based Management Filter Internet NAT This filter blocks local resource access via NAT Redirection: (Network Address Translation) redirection (i.e. external address) from other local computers. The default setting is „enabled‟. Filter IDENT This feature keeps Port 113 from being scanned by (Port113): devices outside of your local network.
Using Web-based Management (for example Internet games, video conferencing, or VPN connections) outside of the firewall while leaving the others protected. You can do this using a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This DMZ Host feature allows you to specify the IP address of the computers that are placed outside the firewall of your network.
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Using Web-based Management 3. Filter Source IP Address: Enter the source IP address to be filtered. The text color will turn red with on the right for any invalid IP address entered (e.g. ). When the IP address entered becomes valid, the text color changes back to black without on the right (e.g.
Using Web-based Management demonstration purposes only and are not for actual operation. Port Range Forward Port Range Forward Port Range Forward allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications.
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Using Web-based Management 5. Click . The port range forwarding rule you have just entered will be added to the Port Range Forward list. In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes temporarily stored in the router.
Using Web-based Management UPNP Universal Plug and Play – Allows wired and wireless network devices to discover each other and establish network services. UPnP Settings Here you can „Enable‟ or „Disable‟ the UPnP service. Virtual Private Network – Allows use of mobile internet for secured private network.
Using Web-based Management Help Click the appropriate download link to download the latest Quick Start Guide or User Manual of this product. Logout Exits the web configuration interface and re-directs to login prompt. After a period of inactivity, automatic logout will occur. After clicking Note: any menu item, the login prompt will appear as re-login is needed to continue using the web configuration interface.
Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Overview Your K530 is designed for rugged vehicle use with IP64 and MIL810G compliances. The IP64 rating ensures that your K530 is dust-tight and is well-protected against liquid intrusion. The MIL810G rating ensures that your K530 is well-guarded against tough environmental and climate conditions.
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Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide instantaneous electrical power from the car battery (ultra high instantaneous electrical current in terms of hundreds of cranking amps or more), leaving not much instantaneous electrical energy useful for other electrical equipment on the vehicle, therefore the voltage supplied to other electrical equipment drops significantly lower than its normal level.
Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Your K530 is designed to handle large voltage swings from 9V to 32V, in case of undesirable voltage transients or brown-outs. However, for best use and proper protection of your K530, it is necessary to regulate input voltage before feeding it to the power input of your K530.
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Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide 2. Use the proper wire size according to the expected current load. Please see the table below: AWG Rating Electric Current 10-Feet Cable 20-Feet Cable Load (Amps) 3-10 14 AWG 12 AWG 11-20 14 AWG 10 AWG 21-35 8 AWG...
Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Power Management In this type of installation, voltage regulation is done solely on the power management block, which routes battery power to the ignition switch during engine startup, while rendering conditioned output DC power to the vehicle‟s electrical parts.
Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Power Management with Filter In this type of installation, voltage regulation is done in two parts. The first part is on the power management block, which routes battery power to the ignition switch during engine startup while rendering conditioned output DC power to the vehicle‟s electrical parts.
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Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide The Pi filter reduces transients by a specially designed RLC circuit, which combines both capacitors and inductors utilizing transient-reducing characteristics of both types of filters. While any of the three types of filters will do the job, the Pi type is the optimal choice, combining advantages of both capacitor and inductor types of filters.
Appendix B: FAQ Appendix B: FAQ Q: What should I know and how long does it take when I upgrade the firmware of router or modem? A: 1. While upgrading the firmware requires some time to finish. During that, you MUST NOT turn off the power or interrupt the progress.
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Appendix B: FAQ Wireless Network Connection, click Repair. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, click Network Connections and right click on Local Area Connection, click Repair. Vista/7: 1. If you are a WiFi user, please click Network and Sharing Center >...
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Appendix B: FAQ 2. Please click Reset the network adapter “Wireless Network Connection” and it will began to repair. 3. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Local Area Connection > Diagnose, follow step 1 and the subsequent messages to repair it.
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Appendix B: FAQ Q: How can I have a long-time link? A: Click the menu tabs Network Router Router Setting. Under “DHCP Service”, set Client Lease Time to a large value (e.g. 120h = 120 hours = 5 days). Q: Why can‟t I use the router in the office? A: Your router‟s IP address might conflict with the office default settings.
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Appendix B: FAQ 2. Click the menu tabs Network Wi-Fi to access the Wi-Fi submenu, and then click the submenu tab of the currently used ESSID. Then select a different WiFi Channel under “Device Configuration.” Q: I have connected the computer with the router via LAN connection. Why can‟t I access the router‟s IP address “http://192.168.1.1”...
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Appendix B: FAQ Q: How do I configure the settings when I use xDSL to link the router? A: 1. PPPoE: Go to the GUI Internet > Basic Setting > Ethernet Setting. Change Connection Type to PPPoE. Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP.
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Appendix B: FAQ Q: Can I backup and restore all my settings of the router? A: Yes. Click the menu tabs System Backup / Flash Firmware and click , then follow instructions on the screen to save router settings as a TAR file at a desired location on your computer or mobile device.
Appendix C: Specifications Appendix C: Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Physical WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2x2 MIMO) Cellular modem Embedded, 3GPP Rel 9, LTE FDD&TDD/WCDMA Dimensions (LxWxH, 160 x 94 x 44 Weight (g) Interface Reset Button RJ45 Ports 2 x RJ-45, 10/100 LAN ports DC Power Jack...
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Appendix C: Specifications Cellular external Yes SMA type diversity antenna port WiFi antenna No Embedded WiFi external antenna 2 x SMA ports port GPS antenna port Yes SMA type, supporting 3.3V DC Active Antenna Router Features Routing Static Routing, Dynamic Routing (RIP, BGP, OSPF) Multiple VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP), Stateless Security and SPI Firewall...
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Appendix C: Specifications error or service failure) #2 signal strength (tri-color) #3 LAN 1 #4 LAN 2 #5 GPS #6 WiFi Software Features Web Graphic User Yes, Interface (GUI) Browser supported: IE, Firefox, Safari, Chrome Web Graphic User Interface (GUI) English Language Support Connection Status in...
Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity European Union Notice Products with CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary ETSI EN 301 489-17 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems. ETSI EN 301 908-1 & -2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);...
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Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary This device complies with Part 15 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 of the device.
Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary Glossary 2G: Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM. 3G: Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks use WCDMA. 3.5G: A more recent standard of mobile networking technology;...
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Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access +): This is also known as HSPA Evolved, is the next step and is more focused on delivering data services enabling speeds of up to 42Mbps in the downlink and 11Mbps in the uplink. IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity): A number unique to each GSM/UMTS device that can be used block network access by a stolen mobile device.
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