R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Table of contents Table of contents .............................. 2 Disclaimer ................................ 4 Technical support ............................. 4 Warranty - Liability of the Product ....................... 5 Warnings and safety instructions......................... 6 Disposal of waste by users in private households within the European Union ...... 7 ...
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.13 Open VPN ............................ 26 3.2.14 Ipsec static/Ipsec mobile ...................... 27 3.2.15 Generating SSL certificates ...................... 30 3.2.16 N2N .............................. 31 3.2.17 CARP .............................. 32 ...
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Warranty - Liability of the Product Supplier represents and warrants that products are manufactured in accordance with the applicable specifications and are free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty, valid for a period of 12 months of use, maximum 18 months from the date of delivery, shall not cover defects caused by accident, Buyer’s negligence, improper use or maintenance or by any other reason beyond Supplier’s control.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Warnings and safety instructions READ CAREFULLY The unit does not provide protection from lightning and surge. For outdoor installation use outdoor nonmetallic case safety approved according UL 50. Additionally you should provide protection from lightning and over voltage according National code.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Disposal of waste by users in private households within the European Union According to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) this product must not be disposed off with your other household waste, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste by taking it to a collection point designated for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Modem version There are many ways to upgrade your U/L/H modem. List below shows typical configuration and different combinations (versions) of this terminal. Option Typical Option Power supply 6-30V 6-30V IMX286 450MHz IMX286 450MHz...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) General presentation Front panel Back panel External connections 1.3.1 Interfaces and connectors 1.3.1.1 GSM antenna connector SMA antenna connector placed on front panel is used to connect external GSM. To establish connection with GSM network an external antenna must be used.
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 1.3.1.2 Modem serial port, either full RS232/RS485 Serial RS232/RS485 (through RJ-45 connector) is placed on front panel of modem and it can be configured for special use as an option for customer. Version U/L/H RS232...
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) PIN* Function PIN* Function Upper row Lower row ADC IN1 ADC IN2 DAC OUT GND (not main supply input) GND (not main supply input) GND (not main supply input) OUT1 OUT2 OUT3...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Basic features and services Basic features and available services are contained in table below. Feature / service Description Supported All variants: bands GSM 900 Class 4 (2W) • DCS 1800 Class 1 (1W) •...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Using the modem Setting up the modem To set the modem, do the following steps: 3.1.1 Inserting SIM card(s) Push yellow button place on front panel and take SIM holder drawer out. ...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.1.3 Connecting power supply cable Connect power supply cable into power supply connector 3.1.4 Connecting UTP cable with RJ-45 Plug UTP or similar cable to RJ-45 plug. Modem configuration Modem is configured via web browser making it portable and easy to use.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.1 Setting up the connection After you connect all necessary cables (see Setting up the modem Setting up the modem) you can set up connection. Connect UTP cable to your computer and go to Internet protocol TCP/IP properties (Network connections ->...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) This is Status page of your modem. Here you can see if modem is connected/disconnected from net and its parameters and parameters of PPP connection. 3.2.3 Local network On LAN configuration page you can find essential parameters needed for LAN connection. Here you can set IP Address (or set it to be downloaded via DHCP), mask, default gateway, DNS addresses.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.4 GSM network On ISP Master page you can define internet connection parameters (APN, username, password, CSD, ISP IP and Modem band) for one or two SIM cards (depending on modem version). To use internet you should know those parameters - they are essential for getting access to internet.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.6 Connection control Here you can set parameters of switching between two SIM cards. You can define time for ping and ping counter for 4 IP addresses you choose. In example (picture) here after 3 pings that take 10 seconds each card will change from Master to Slave or opposite.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.7 Ports configuration You are able to set port settings under RS232/RS485 Port page. There are 3 configurable ports: /dev/ttyS0, /dev/ttyACM0 and /dev/ttyS1 or /dev/ttyUSB0 (depending on modem version). Every port can be set to different mode.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.8 TCP/IP forwarding You can forward single port or port ranges onto certain IP address To add new rule for single port, enter TCP/IP Forwarding tab. In Single port rules section click button New and enter all necessary information: identifier, check Enabled field, enter external and internal port, choose protocol (TCP or UDP) and enter IP address.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.9 VLAN VLAN tab enables user to create virtual IP addresses. You can define IP, netmask and identifier from range 0-4095. If you enable IEEE 802.1Q tagging Virtual IP becomes part of VLAN. ...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.10 Static routes Under static routes tab you can define your own routings. Please click Add new button to add new routing. Enter identifier (used only to distinguish routings in www configuration), choose interface, enter destination network, netmask and gateway.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.11 Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS is a service which allows user to make your device available under specific www address regardless of its IP changes. In order to do that you must create an account on one of web pages that are supported by RU/H/L modem (currently DynDNS.org or No-IP.com).
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.12 Access control First section of Access Control tab allows you to configure SSH protocol. You can turn it on or off, set on which port and interfaces (also OpenVPN and IPsec tunnels) it should be accessible. You can also toggle logging via SSH as root and change/delete passwords/keys for root and service user.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Linux, you have to download private key, change its name to id_rsa and put it in /home/user/.ssh folder. In WWW config access section you can toggle HTTP/HTTPS access www configuration and change ports and interfaces (OpenVPN and IPsec tunnels also) on which they will be available.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.13 Open VPN You can connect your modem to a VPN network or create your own one using OpenVPN software. It is possible to create up to four VPN connections (tunnels). To view and change settings of any of tunnels select it from Tunnel configuration list under OpenVPN tab.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.14 Ipsec static/Ipsec mobile IPsec is group of internet protocols that enables user to create safe connection between devices. To configure such connection on U/L/H modem you need to go through three tabs of configuration: Tunnels, Mobile Clients, Keys and Certificates.
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) second device and vice versa. We have specified local subnet on second modem with following settings: IP=192.168.35.1, Network=192.168.35.0, Netmask=255.255.255.0, so on the first modem we enter following remote subnet: Address=192.168.35.0, Netmask=255.255.255.0. After specifying local and remote subnets, you should enter remote gateway which should be other device's IP.
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) In the second phase of proposal please specify the protocol (ESP is authentication with encryption, AH is authentication only), encryption algorithm, hash algorithm and PFS key group. Please note that you can choose multiple algorithms, but at least one should match on both sides of the connection.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) It is possible to create IPsec connection with non-static-IP-devices. In order to do this please click Mobile clients tab. Configuration is similar to the tunnel configuration, but there are less settings (for example there is no PSK field-you should add pre-shared keys for mobile clients in Keys and Certificates tab).
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.16 N2N N2N is application that enables user to create secure subnetworks like OpenVPN and IPsec, but it is based on P2P connections. User can configure modem to host N2N server (just enable the option and choose port on which it will be available) and up to four tunnels.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.17 CARP CARP is a network protocol that allows many devices to be connected into redundancy group which will be available as one device on chosen network address. For example you can choose devices that have IPs 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.3 to be available on 192.168.1.115.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.18 NTRIP configuration page One of /dev/ttyS0 port modes is communication with external device using NTRIP protocol. If you decide to use it, it is necessary to set the mode under RS232 Port configuration page. Then, enter settings in NTRIP page.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.19 SMS Actions SMS Actions tab allows user to define shell scripts that will be executed every time modem receives SMS with specified content. To enable this option ensure that global SMS Actions checkbox is enabled and you have set one of available ports into SMS receiving mode under Ports configuration tab.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.20 GPIO Settings under GPIO tab in www configuration enable user to configure external input and output GPIO ports. When switching tab to GPIO current pin states is read automatically into eight fields in upper section of the webpage.
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 11,13 and on pins 12,14 no action will be taken (previous state will be preserved). An event execution can be also directly tested by clicking Test (current GPIO states will be refreshed automatically).
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Examples of usage are shown below. Prints current state of all ports: 192.168.1.234/actions/gpio_action.php?cmd=readall Prints current state of physical output number 14: 192.168.1.234/actions/gpio_action.php?cmd=read&pins=14 Sets low state on physical outputs number 11 and 12 (On successful execution no text is printed): 192.168.1.234/actions/gpio_action.php?cmd=write&pins=11,12&state=L 3.2.21 CAN If you have modem with CAN interface you can configure it under CAN tab.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.22 Time Here you can manually set hardware clock or input IP of NTP server to synchronize time automatically 3.2.23 Syslog Here you can define how modem should save your logs. Modem has internal memory that get overwritten when it reaches its end.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.24 User files You can upload to the modem your own scripts and executable files and set them to be used in certain situations (e.x. when the VPN connection is established or at modem startup). Under User files tab there is a list of user files.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.25 Backup and restore Under backup and restore tab user can: Save/load alternative configurations Configure FTP client to periodically check FTP server for latest configuration Download/Upload backup configuration ...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 3.2.26 Discard changes Discard current changes in configuration which were not saved yet. 3.2.27 Save settings To save your settings click save setting and wait until message will show up to confirm your configuration data was saved.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) System logs description This paragraph shows structure of typical System log with some basic errors: 01/01/0000:00:30 ulh syslogd 1.4.1: restart. 01/01/0000:00:31 ulh Start: ULH - G24 FIRM:120312 – modem and firmware info 01/01/0000:00:35 ulh supervisor[560]: SIM Holder open/closed –...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Device Manager Device Manager is an application which allows you to find U/L/H modems in local area network (LAN) and then restore factory settings by entering their IMEI number. It is particularly useful when you forgot IP number of device and you can't access it by terminal on serial port.
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Troubleshooting No communication with the modem If there is no communication with the modem do the following steps: Check all external connections of the modem Verify if power supply is correct ...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Technical characteristics Mechanical characteristic Max. dimensions 70 x 59,9 x 30,9 mm (w/o connectors) 80 x 59,9 x 30,9 mm (w/ connectors) Weight ≈138,3 g (only modem w/o any external connection) ≈145,7g (modem w/ antenna) Volume ≈129,56 cm3 (w/o connectors)
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 5.3.2.3 WiFi characteristics Standards 802.11b/g/n, 802.3, 802.3u Frequency band 2.4 Ghz Output power 13 dBm@11n 17 dBm@11b 15 dBm@11g tolerance ±2 dBm. Data rates: up to 150Mbps 5.3.2.4 External antenna The external antenna is connected to the modem via SMA connector.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Terminal architecture Diagram below shows simplified architecture of U/L/H. Features marked with dotted lines are available as option. ...
Do not place your modem close to magnetic devices – credit cards, etc Use of third party equipment or accessories, not made or authorized by Ere srl may invalid the warranty of modem and/or cause failure or permanent damage of modem ...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Conformity Assessment Issues The U/L/H has been assessed in order to satisfy the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EC (Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipments) to demonstrate the conformity against the harmonised standards with the final involvement of a Notified Body.
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Certifications Name: Industrial GSM/UMTS router Model: U Series Reference standard(s): R&TTE 1999/5/EC RF spectrum use (R&TTE art. 3.2): EMC (R&TTE art. 3.1b): EN 301 511 V9.02 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1...
R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) 10 List of Acronyms Accumulated Call Meter ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Attention commands Cell Broadcast Cell Broadcasting Service Call Control Meter CLIP Calling Line Identification Presentation CLIR Calling Line Identification Restriction CMOS...
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R U/L/H Series User Guide, Rev. 00 (May 2015) Mobile Station Mobile Terminated Other Equipment Manufacturer Phone Book Protocol Data Unit Packet Handler Personal Identity Number PLMN Public Land Mobile Network PUCT Price per Unit Currency Table PIN Unblocking Code RACH Random Access Channel Radio Link Protocol...
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