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- Page 1 SHIELD MegaFi User Guide...
- Page 2 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Nextivity SHIELD MegaFi wireless WAN router. You are on your way towards improving your cellular network coverage with the highest power modem available. In addition to the MegaFi User Guide, additional information and support for your device can be found at https://www.nextivityinc.com.
- Page 3 • Limitation of Liability In no event shall Nextivity, nor its directors, employees, agents, suppliers or End Users, be liable under contract, tort, strict liability, negligence or any other legal or equitable theory with respect to the Products or any other subject matter of this Agreement (i) for any lost profits, cost of procurement of substitute...
- Page 4 FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20-inches during normal operation. Patents This product is covered by Nextivity, Inc., U.S. patents and patents pending. Please refer to www.nextivityinc.com for details.
- Page 5 FirstNet HPUE tab. User Guide Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide the user with an introduction to the SHIELD MegaFi wireless WAN router. This guide will also provide details on installation and some interoperability scenarios.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
2.3 Mobile Kit: Vehicle or Mobile Installation ................12 Log Into the MegaFi ........................15 3.1 Using the Mission Control Router Software ................15 Cloud Access via the Nextivity MegaPortal ................17 4.1 Create Account and Sign In ..................... 17 MegaFi Specifications ......................... 19 5.1 Cellular ............................ -
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The SHIELD MegaFi High Power User Equipment (HPUE) mobile router for critical communications is the highest-power modem available. It can boost cellular transmission strength by up to 6x, so users can maintain critical connectivity throughout more of their areas of operation than ever before. -
Page 8: What's Inside The Kit/Box
*An example of the label and QR code can be found in section 5.13: Dimensions • What’s Inside the Kit/Box The SHIELD MegaFi comes in two (2) different kits. The different kits with their respective list of parts are listed below. SHIELD MegaFi Fixed Kit: High Power MegaFi Router •... -
Page 9: Shield Megafi Leds
SHIELD MegaFi LEDs The SHIELD MegaFi device will take about three to five minutes to boot up and the local management interface, Mission Control, MegaFi’s Graphical User Interface (GUI), and an Internet connection will not be available during boot up. More information about Mission Control will be discussed in a later section. -
Page 10: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Depending on the kit, ‘Fixed’ versus ‘Mobile’, refer to the appropriate section and steps below for installation details. Install the SIM Card (Fixed or Mobile Kits) Note: If the SIM card has been pre-installed, skip this part. 1) Remove the SIM card cover by pressing a thumbnail or flathead screwdriver in the gap between the metal and plastic located on the left side of the unit as shown. - Page 11 Attach the Antennas: 1) The antennas are labeled and will be screwed onto the port as noted in the Quick Start Guide included in the box. 2) Take care when attaching the antennas as connecting the antenna incorrectly may damage the antenna or the MegaFi.
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Page 12: Mobile Kit: Vehicle Or Mobile Installation
Below are detailed steps for the Mobile MegaFi kit. Required Hardware and Tools: Note: Nextivity does not provide screws or other hardware that may be needed to secure the MegaFi and related components as installation varies widely depending on how and where in the vehicle the system is installed. - Page 13 Install the SHIELD MegaFi Unit Inside the Vehicle: 1) Place the unit on a suitable flat surface within the vehicle leaving clearance for cable and power connections.
- Page 14 Note: It is highly recommended to apply stress relief to the end of the cables right before connecting to the MegaFi. Typically, this is done by making a loop of the cables and then attaching them to the designated SMA connectors of the device as shown below. Connect the Power: Wiring Diagram –...
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Page 15: Log Into The Megafi
“INTERNET” LED will show a solid green light. Log Into the MegaFi Mission Control is the built-in web interface that provides information about the SHIELD MegaFi router and allows the user to configure settings to their preferences. - Page 16 4) Click on ‘Continue to 192.168.113.1 (unsafe)’ link to proceed. 5) The MegaFi’s Mission Control GUI login page will now be displayed. A. Enter the default password as found on the bottom label of the MegaFi. Note: username always defaults to ‘admin’. B.
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Page 17: Cloud Access Via The Nextivity Megaportal
Cloud Access via the Nextivity MegaPortal Once the MegaFi has been setup, installed, and pre-configured to minimum requirements, it is time to register and connect the device to the Nextivity Cloud Portal also known as MegaPortal. Create Account and Sign In 1) To enable cloud management, open your computer browser window and enter https://mega.nextivityinc.com. - Page 18 A. If your organization already has an account, contact your organization’s administrator to create a user account. B. If your organization does not yet have an account, contact support@nextivityinc.com create an administrative account for your organization. C. To create the first administrative account for your organization, you’ll need to provide the following information: Organization Name Your Name...
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Page 19: Megafi Specifications
MegaFi Specifications Cellular LTE Category Cat 12 modem Peak D/L Up to 600 Mbps Peak U/L Up to 150 Mbps 1900 (B2), AWS (B4), 850 (B5), 700 (B12), 700 (B14), 4G LTE 700 (B17), 700 (B29), 2300 (B30), 1700 (B66) Approvals FCC, PTCRB, Wi-Fi Alliance Carrier... -
Page 20: Satellite Navigation
Satellite Navigation Dedicated multi-band and multi- GPS, Galileo (L1, L5) channel GNSS Receiver supporting Sensitivity -162 dBm Reports (Update Rate 1Hz) NMEA, TAIP (PPS) Reliable Store and Forward via serial Environmental Operating Temperature (°F (°C)) -30 to +65 (-22 to +149) Storage Temperature (°F (°C)) -40 to +90 (-40 to +194) Operating humidity... -
Page 21: Network And Routing
Network and Routing Custom APN Static IP(s) provided by AT&T/FirstNet Network Address Translation (NAT) LAN Segmentation WAN/LAN Connection Policy Management Application/ Traffic Priority Queuing WAN Monitors Connection Failure Recovery Configurable MTU size Adjust for FirstNet WWAN and VPN specific requirements Multiple LAN Support Customize transmission buffer size Static Routing... -
Page 22: Dimensions
5.13 Dimensions JAN 2024 Page | 22...
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