red lion RAM-6000 Series Quick Start Manual

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unpack the Red Lion unit and verify the following components are
enclosed for the RAM‐6000 Router:
RAM‐6xxx: AC adaptre with either barrel connec‐
tor (AC) or Molex (MX), or 15ft Molex cable (DC)
can be ordered in a kit (ie RAM‐6600‐xx‐AC or ‐
MX) or ordered spearately. (RAM‐6400 not avail‐
able)
RAM‐6x01‐4: pin plug with screw terminals to
connect to an external DC power source. Available
wth AC adaper with barrel connector (AC).
RAM‐6x21‐4: pin plug with screw terminals to
connect to an external DC power source. Available
with AC adapter with barrel connector (AC).
Antennas sold separately.
2. Contact your cellular provider (carrier) and request a data account.
For CDMA models (RAM‐66xx), give the ESN number of the router
to the carrier to activate the data account. For GSM and HSPA
models (RAM‐64xx & SN‐68xx) the carrier should provide you with
a SIM card to insert into the router, along with the APN, username
& password for data connectivity.
3. Insert the SIM card (GSM and HSPA models only):
• Locate the SIM slot on the right side of the unit.
• Insert the card with its cut side facing forward and on the left.
• Using the tip of a pen, push it in until it clicks.
4. An antenna with an SMA connector should be connected to the
router. This antenna should meet the following specifications:
• Dual Band 800 & 1900 MHZ
• Nominal 50 ohm impedance
• Voltage Standing Wave Ratio ( VSWR) less than 2.5:1
5. There are 4 methods to provide power to the router:
• 4‐pin Molex connector ‐ available on RAM‐6x00
• 4‐pin screw terminal ‐ available on RAM‐6xx1/EB
• Side mounted 2.5mm barrel connector ‐ all models
• Power‐over‐Ethernet ‐ available on RAM‐6x01EB
The modem requires a power source between 8 and 30 VDC to
operate.
LABEL DESCRIPTION
GND Ground
PWR+ Power 8 to 30 VDC (12 or 24 VDC nominal)
IN Digital and analog input
OUT Digital output
CONNECT. MONITOR. CONTROL.
6. Please allow 2‐4 minutes for the unit to recognize the cellular data
card and connect to the cellular network. When this has occured,
the Signal Strength LEDs should light up (see table on back). If sig‐
nal strength is not lit or flashes slowly, please refer to the User
Manual at www.redlion.net
ACCESSING THE WEB USER INTERFACE
1. Connect PC to the RAM‐6000 Router
Connect a CAT‐5 Ethernet cable between the local PC and the
unit's Ethernet port. Verify that the green LED is lit.
2. Setup PC IP Address
For assistance with configuring your PC, see the appropri‐
ate Microsoft support webpage listed at:
http://support.microsoft.com
PC to Ethernet Interfaces
Select "Use the following IP address" and fill in the blank fields
with the information below:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Preferred DNS
3. Access Web User Interface
Open a web browser and enter the following in the address bar:
http://192.168.0.1:10000/
LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS
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Upon successfully logging in, the web UI will launch.
Note: For security purposes, it is recommended that the admin pass‐
word be changed according to your internal policies.
To change password, go to: Admin‐>Access Settings.
Web UI:
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QUICK START GUIDE
RAM‐6000 Series Router
GSM, CDMA or HSPA with Modbus
Ethernet 0
192.168.0.2
255.255.255.0
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.1
User Name: admin (lowercase letters)
Password: last six digits of the unit's serial number
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