This quick start guide is designed to get you up and running quickly with your new NTC-140 router. More advanced set up instructions are provided in the user guide which can be opened by clicking on the Help tab on the web user interface, or can be downloaded from https://www.netcommwireless.com/product/4g-m2m-router...
NTC-140 - 4G M2M Router Device overview LAN/WAN NTC-140-01 µSD Cellular AUX Cellular Main NTC-140-02 LAN/WAN µSD Cellular Main Cellular AUX ITEM DESCRIPTION 3G/4G antenna connectors SMA female connector for 3G/4G antennas. GPS antenna connector SMA female connector for GPS antenna.
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NTC-140-01 / NTC-140-02 LAN/WAN ITEM DESCRIPTION Mini USB 2.0 Provides connectivity for optional external storage or a USB Ethernet OTG port dongle. Supplies up to 0.5A to connected device. Reset button Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
WCDMA signal GSM signal GPS is only available on the NTC-140-02 2 The term “blinking” means that the LED may pulse, with the intervals that the LED is on and off not being equal. The term “flashing” means that the LED turns on and off at equal intervals.
Power supply cable The included power supply cable has colour-coded breakout wires which can be terminated to provide power, ignition detection and input/output functionality. The picture below outlines the polarity and functions of the wires. Power Ground (−) Ignition...
NTC-140 - 4G M2M Router Installing your device LAN/WAN Step 1: Insert the SIM card Using a paper clip, press the SIM Eject button to eject the SIM card tray. Place the SIM card in the tray and then insert the loaded tray into the SIM slot with the gold side facing up, as shown below.
Step 2: Attach the antennas The NTC-140 router is shipped with caps on the LTE and GPS* antenna sockets. LAN/WAN To attach the supplied antennas, first remove the antenna socket caps from the Main and Auxiliary antenna sockets by turning them in an anti-clockwise direction, then screw the antennas onto the sockets by turning them in a clockwise direction.
NTC-140 - 4G M2M Router Step 3: Connect the power and Ethernet cables Connect the included power supply cable to the Molex Mini-Fit™ receptacle and then connect the green and white breakout wires to the ignition and I/O connections as required. Connect the Power (red) and the Ground (black) wires to your power source.
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Step 4: Access the router’s web interface In your web browser’s address bar enter http://192.168.1.1/ or http://my.router/. The login page is displayed. There are two system management accounts (Root Manager and Admin) with different management capabilities. Root Manager account Grants full privileges such as firmware upgrades, device configuration, backup and restore, and reset to factory default settings.
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NTC-140 - 4G M2M Router Step 5: Unlock the SIM card If the inserted SIM card is PIN locked, a pop-up window is displayed informing you that you must unlock the SIM before use. Click the OK button. The SIM Security page is displayed.
Step 6: Connect to the Internet If the SIM Status is OK, the NTC-140 router automatically attempts to connect to the Internet by detecting the correct APN and connection details. If automatic configuration was unsuccessful, you must manually enter the connection details.
When selecting a location to mount the NTC-140 router, keep in mind that it features high performance antennas designed to provide optimum signal strength in a wide range of environments. You can check the signal strength by observing the colour and number of LEDs illuminated on the front of the device.
Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain components to mount your device correctly, such as additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specific wall or rail mounting. Mounting options The NetComm Wireless NTC-140 router can be installed quickly and easily in a variety of locations. MOUNT TYPE DESCRIPTION...
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NTC-140 - 4G M2M Router Wall mount DIN Rail mounting bracket V Bend allows you to snap the DIN bracket onto the middle of a DIN rail rather than sliding it onto the end. Wall Mounted via DIN Rail Bracket...
Configuring multiple devices To apply your advanced configuration settings to more than one NTC-140 router, follow these simple steps. Step 1 Back up your router’s configuration Log in to the web configuration interface, click on the System menu, select System configuration and click on Settings backup and restore.
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From the Restore saved settings section, click on Choose a file and select the backup configuration file on your computer. Click Restore to copy the settings to the new NTC-140 router. The router will apply these settings and inform you it will reboot - click on OK.
Regulatory information NTC-140-01 FCC regulations Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.
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NTC-140 - 4G M2M Router • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
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1710 - 1755 3.66 1850 - 1915 4.17 Company Contact Details NetComm Wireless Limited, 1000 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 500 Sunrise, Florida 33323, USA Phone: +1 320 566 0316 IC regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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NTC-140 - 4G M2M Router Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et...
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1.66 1710 - 1755 3.66 1850 - 1915 4.17 NTC-140-02 CE regulation RF Exposure Information (MPE) This device meets the EU requirements and the International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) on the limitation of exposure of the general...
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NTC-140-02 Simplified EU DoC Hereby, NetComm Wireless declares that the radio equipment type NTC-140-02 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet...
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Safety and product care Please refer to the user guide for safety and product care information. NETCOMM WIRELESS LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486 Head Office, 18-20 Orion Road Lane Cove, Sydney, NSW 2066, Australia +61 2 8205 3888 +61 2 9424 2010 m2msales@netcommwireless.com...
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