NetComm Wireless NTC-221 Quick Start Manual

NetComm Wireless NTC-221 Quick Start Manual

4g lte cat 1 industrial iot router

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Quick Start Guide
NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227
4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router...
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    NetComm router. More advanced set up instructions can be found in the user guide which can be downloaded from: https://support.netcommwireless.com Package contents The package includes: 1 x NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 router 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x 1.5m Yellow Ethernet cable 2 x Cellular antennas...
  • Page 3: Device Overview

    NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Device overview RJ45 Fast Reset button Ethernet port Six-way terminal SIM card slot block connector Micro USB 2.0 OTG port Serial port Main antenna socket GPS antenna socket Aux antenna socket...
  • Page 4 Item Description Aux antenna socket SMA female connector for auxiliary antenna (receive diversity). Female DE-9 port supporting 9-wire RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 Serial port (software selectable). GPS antenna socket SMA female connector for GPS antenna. Main antenna socket SMA female connector for main antenna. Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Depending on your chosen setup, you may need certain components to configure your device correctly, such as: An external power supply unit for the NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 router (not included). A flathead screwdriver for terminating power input wires. A laptop or PC for advanced configuration.
  • Page 6: Overview Of Led Indicators

    Overview of LED indicators LED Icon Name Colour State Description Power off Double flash Powering up Power Power on Power on in recovery mode Slow flashing Hardware error Connected via WWAN Blinking Traffic via WWAN Slow flashing Connecting PDP Registered network Network Slow flashing Registered network...
  • Page 7 NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router LED Icon Name Colour State Description GPS function disabled GPS function is enabled but no satellite GPS / is detected. Customizable LED Indicator Flashing Satellite detected, acquiring location. Satellite detected, location acquired.
  • Page 8: Installing Your Device

    Installing your device Step 1: Insert the SIM card Before inserting the SIM card, examine it for signs of damage or deformation that could prevent it being safely inserted or allowing it to become stuck in the unit. Examine the gold contact point of the SIM for signs of wear or damage that may prevent it from working correctly.
  • Page 9: Step 3: Mount The Router

    NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Step 3: Mount the router Mount your router in a suitable location using the options listed below. 1. Wall mount Use a minimum of 2 screws (5mm diameter) through the holes on either side of the device.
  • Page 10 Horizontal DIN rail mounting adapter Used in conjunction with the DIN rail mounting bracket, this adapter lets you mount the router in a horizontal orientation. With the DIN rail mounting bracket attached to the router, slide the adapter on to the bracket as shown in the image below. You can then mount the device horizontally on a DIN rail.
  • Page 11 NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router 4. DIN rail mount 5. Pole mount using DIN rail bracket Use cable ties (max. 5mm width) through holes in the mounting bracket 6. Desk mount When selecting a location to mount the router, keep in mind that it features two high performance antennas designed to provide optimum signal strength in a wide range of environments.
  • Page 12: Step 4: Connect The Power And Ethernet Cables

    Step 4: Connect the power and Ethernet cables Connect power to your router using one of the following options. DC power via the six-way connector Remove the attached green terminal block from your router and connect to the router’s power socket using a DC power supply, sold separately. DC power via field terminated power source If an 8-40V DC power supply is available, you can insert the wires into the supplied terminal block to power your router.
  • Page 13 NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Step 5: Access the router’s web interface In your web browser’s address bar, enter https://192.168.1.1/ Note – The HTTP protocol is disabled by default, secure HTTP (HTTPS) is the default protocol. HTTP access is available but must be manually enabled.
  • Page 14: Configure As A New Device

    Configure as a new device If you want to define a new, more secure password: a) Select “I want to configure this as a new device” then click the OK button. b) In the New Passwords section, enter a strong password in each field. You may configure the same password for all three accounts, but it must meet the security criteria set out below: The password must be a minimum of eight characters and no more than 128...
  • Page 15: Restore Configuration From A Previous Backup File

    NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router c) When you have completed all password fields, press the Save button. If the passwords meet the security criteria, they are saved and the router reboots to Live mode automatically. See below for further instructions on logging in.
  • Page 16: Step 6: Unlock The Sim Card

    Step 6: 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. In the Current PIN field, enter the SIM PIN and then enter it again in the Confirm current PIN field.
  • Page 17: Step 7: Connect To The Internet

    NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Step 7: Connect to the Internet If the SIM Status is OK, the 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.
  • Page 18: Safety And Product Care

    Safety and product care Electrical safety Accessories Only use approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Connection to a car Seek professional advice when connecting a device interface to the vehicle electrical system. Distraction Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
  • Page 19: Small Children

    NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories. Do not paint your device or its accessories. Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories, only authorised personnel must do so.
  • Page 20: Faulty And Damaged Products

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors. Air Bags Do not place the device in the area near or over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Mount the device safely before driving your vehicle. Emergency &...
  • Page 21: Medical Devices

    NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference. You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
  • Page 22: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory compliance FCC Statement (NTC-221, NTC-224, NTC-227) FCC compliance 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.
  • Page 23 NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router the power level at which your device transmits. • This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. • This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
  • Page 24 Antenna Gain (dBi) Frequency (MHz) NANT-00001 NANT-00006 (NTC-221/224/227) (NTC-221/227) WCDMA Band II: 1850 MHz ~ 3.42 2.72 1910 MHz WCDMA Band IV: 1710 MHz ~ 3.28 2.09 1755 MHz WCDMA Band V: 824 MHz ~ 3.13 0.40 849 MHz LTE Band 2: 1850 MHz ~ 1910 3.42...
  • Page 25 NTC-221/NTC-222/NTC-224/NTC-227 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router FCC Company Contact Details Name: Casa Systems, Inc. US Address: 100 Old River Rd, Andover, MA 01810, USA Website: https://www.casa-systems.com/contact-us/ IC regulations (NTC-224/NTC-227) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. / Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...
  • Page 26 Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur. Antenna Gain (dBi) Frequency (MHz) NANT-00001 NANT-00006 (NTC-221/224/227) (NTC-221/227) GSM850: 824.2 MHz ~ 848.8 3.13 0.40 GSM1900: 1850.2 MHz ~ 1909.8 3.42...
  • Page 27: Rf Exposure Information (Mpe)

    LTE Band 41: 2496 MHz ~ 2690 3.80 3.24 CE Regulation (NTC-221/222/227) 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 public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 28 CE Minimum Separation (cm) NTC-221 NTC-224 NTC-227 Maximum EIRP (dBm) Including Wireless Technology and Antenna Gain Frequency Range (MHz) NTC-221 NTC-222 NTC-227 GSM900: 880.2 MHz ~ 914.8 36.14 36.11 38.13 GSM1800: 1710.2 MHz ~ 1784.8 32.97 32.57 35.10 WCDMA Band I: 1920 MHz ~ 25.65...
  • Page 29: Open Source Disclaimer

    Simplified EU DoC Hereby, Netcomm Wireless Ltd declares that the radio equipment type NTC-221 / NTC-222 / NTC-227 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://support.netcommwireless.com/doc...
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  • Page 32: Product Warranty

    For firmware updates or if you have any technical difficulties with your product, please refer to the support section of our website. https://support.netcommwireless.com/ NETCOMM WIRELESS LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486 Head Office, 18-20 Orion Road Lane Cove, Sydney, NSW 2066, Australia...

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