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- Page 1 USER GUIDE ADDENDUM 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide D207700-V1.2 - November 2018 www.kontron.com...
- Page 2 Kontron with respect to technical processes described in the user guide or any product characteristics set out in the user guide. Kontron assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright or mask work rights to these products and makes no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright or mask work right infringement unless otherwise specified.
- Page 3 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 Revision History Publication Title: 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide Doc. ID: D207700-V1.2 Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue...
- Page 4 If you have any difficulties using this user guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some feedback, contact Kontron support. Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the revised user guide on our website.
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Page 5: Symbols
3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 Symbols The following symbols may be used in this user guide DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 6: For Your Safety
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform with the following guidelines. -
Page 7: General Instructions On Usage
General Instructions on Usage In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty and CE compliance, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this user guide or received from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty and CE compliance. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 Table of Contents Symbols ..........................................5 For Your Safety ........................................6 High Voltage Safety Instructions .................................. 6 Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................6 General Instructions on Usage ..................................7 Environmental Protection Statement ................................ -
Page 9: 1/ 1/ Scope
This documentation addendum is provided as a supplement to the main TRACe-LP1 user’s guide reference SD.DT.G74. It details the use of the 3G/4G cellular modem option of the Kontron TRACe-LP1 LoRaWAN™ gateway, as well as the WIFI option. The 3G/4G modem and WIFI options have to be specified at the time of the ordering of the gateway. -
Page 10: 2/ 3G/4G Cellular Modem Function
2/ 3G/4G cellular modem function 2.1. Ethernet Cabling This option adds a 3G/4G cellular modem connectivity to the Kontron TRACe-LP1 base product which offers, by default, a wired Ethernet connection. The TCP/IP MQTT messages can then transit through a 3G/4G wireless link to reach the MQTT server. -
Page 11: 3/ 3G/4G Cellular Modem Antennas And Sim Card Installation
A SIM card of format MiniSIM, provided by the telecom operator, must be inserted from the maintenance face of the Kontron TRACe-LP1. To access the maintenance connectors, the maintenance plate must first be unscrewed. The maintenance plate is located on the opposite face of the operational face featuring the main antennas, power supply and Ethernet connectors. -
Page 12: 4/ 3G/4G Cellular Modem Software Setup
3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 4/ 3G/4G cellular modem software setup Use the procedure described in the TRACe-LP1 user’s guide SD.DT.G74 to log in as root in the Linux operating system hosting the LoRa to MQTT gateway. Then perform the following steps illustrated below. - Page 13 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 Choose a country Select the telecom provider of your SIM card www.kontron.com // 13...
- Page 14 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 Choose a billing plan Confirm mobile broadband settings, hit apply if correct www.kontron.com // 14...
- Page 15 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 Check 4G modem connectivity www.kontron.com // 15...
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Page 16: 5/ Wifi Function
5/ WIFI function This option adds WIFI connectivity to the Kontron TRACe-LP1 base product which offers, by default, a wired Ethernet connection. If configured in client mode, the TCP/IP MQTT messages can then transit through a WIFI wireless link to reach the MQTT server. -
Page 17: 6/ Wifi Antennas
3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 6/ WIFI antennas Two antennas are provided for the WIFI operation and should be connected to the SMA positions A1 and A2, as shown in the figure below on the right side. -
Page 18: 7/ Wifi Software Setup
3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 7/ WIFI software setup Use the procedure described in the TRACe-LP1 user’s guide SD.DT.G74 to log in as root in the Linux operating system hosting the LoRa to MQTT gateway. Then perform the following steps illustrated below. - Page 19 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 On the Connection Type menu, instead of Ethernet, select Wi-Fi connection and click on the create button Provide a connection name, enter WIFI SSID to be used, and select Hotspot as Mode...
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Page 20: Configure The Wifi As A Client To Reach External Hotspot
3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 You can now test the WIFI hotspot with a client like a smartphone. Make sure the gateway has internet access through the wired ethernet or 3G/4G cellular network if you test internet access. - Page 21 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options - Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide – D207700-V1.2 Left click on the network menu located on the upper right of the screen, select the WIFI network SSID you want to join, and enter the password of this WIFI network if the password has not been already entered. You should then see the Connection Established notification.
- Page 22 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options User Guide – D207700-V1.2 About Kontron – An S&T Company Kontron is a global leader in IoT/Embedded computing technology (ECT). As a part of technology group S&T, Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 applications.
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