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OptConnect Gemini Installation And Manual

Iot m2m cellular devices

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Antenna Installation
and Guidance for IoT M2M
Cellular Devices
Whatever Your Thing,
We Keep It Connected.

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Summary of Contents for OptConnect Gemini

  • Page 1 Antenna Installation and Guidance for IoT M2M Cellular Devices Whatever Your Thing, We Keep It Connected. ™...
  • Page 2 4G models, is a magnetic mount device for use with all dual antenna port OptConnect devices. 4” Taoglas Antenna: Magentic mount for use with the OptConnect mylo (single antenna) or used in pairs with older 3G and 4G OptConnect devices. Brute Antenna: Offered as an optional antenna for all dual...
  • Page 3 Understanding Cellular All cellular devices utilize a radio transceiver to communicate with a broadcast tower or repeater station. High quality signal reception is the key to reliable performance of your M2M (data only) cellular device. It is important for consumers to understand that cellular network providers do not guarantee service or signal strength, and you may not be able to receive all types of cellular services or signals in all areas.
  • Page 4 Hospitals, can all cause your device to see poor signal quality or to fail to maintain a reliable connection. Optimizing Signal Reception – Proper Installation All of the antennas offered by OptConnect, with the exception of the Paddle type, are Omnidirectional and cover all signal bands/frequencies for the major service providers in the US, Canada and many other countries.
  • Page 5 If the location reports general difficulty using cell phones inside the building or if you have to go outside the building to use your cell phone reliably, it is likely that your OptConnect device will experience signal reception issues at that location.
  • Page 6: Third Party Products

    11. Do not use mismatched antennas – Dual antennas need to be of the same size, type and specification. 12. *If using a non-OptConnect cellular antenna, make sure it is of the proper type for the device. E.g., do not use an antenna designed for 2G/3G on a 4G/LTE device and insure it is designed for use with the correct cell carrier.
  • Page 7: High Gain Antennas

    The signal repeater (transceiver) re-broadcasts the signal to and from your cellular device. Your OptConnect device will still need to employ its own antenna(s). It is also important to note that most signal repeaters will only handle a limited number of connections and additional steps and configuration may be needed to prevent other nearby cellular devices from...