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1 Preparing for installation ·········································································· 1-1
Safety recommendations ································································································································ 1-1
Safety symbols ········································································································································ 1-1
General safety recommendations ··········································································································· 1-1
Electricity safety ······································································································································ 1-1
Examining the installation site ························································································································· 1-2
Temperature and humidity ······················································································································ 1-2
Cleanliness ·············································································································································· 1-2
Cooling ···················································································································································· 1-3
ESD prevention ······································································································································· 1-3
EMI ·························································································································································· 1-4
Lightning protection ································································································································· 1-4
Installation tools and accessories ··················································································································· 1-4
Installation tools ······································································································································ 1-4
Installation accessories ··························································································································· 1-6
Pre-installation checklist·································································································································· 1-8
2 Installing the router ·················································································· 2-1
Installation prerequisites ································································································································· 2-1
Installation flowchart········································································································································ 2-1
Installing the router·········································································································································· 2-2
Mounting the router in a 19-inch rack ······································································································ 2-2
Mounting the router on a workbench ······································································································· 2-4
Mounting the router on a DIN rail ············································································································ 2-4
Mounting the router on a wall ·················································································································· 2-5
Grounding the router ······································································································································· 2-8
Installing a micro SIM card ······························································································································ 2-9
Restrictions and guidelines ····················································································································· 2-9
Procedure ················································································································································ 2-9
Installing a 4G/5G stick antenna ··················································································································· 2-10
Installing a 4G/5G antenna extension cable (with a magnetic antenna mount base) ··································· 2-11
Connecting the power adapter or power cord ······························································································· 2-12
Connecting the power adapter ·············································································································· 2-13
Connecting the power cord ··················································································································· 2-13
Connecting Ethernet interface cables ··········································································································· 2-14
Connecting the console cable and setting terminal parameters ··································································· 2-14
Console cables ······································································································································ 2-14
Connecting a DB9-to-RJ45 console cable ···························································································· 2-15
Connecting a USB-to-RJ45 console cable ···························································································· 2-16
Setting configuration terminal parameters ···························································································· 2-17
Verifying the installation ································································································································ 2-17
Accessing the router for the first time············································································································ 2-18
3 Troubleshooting ······················································································· 3-1
Power supply failure ········································································································································ 3-1
No display on the configuration terminal ········································································································· 3-1
Garbled display on the configuration terminal ································································································· 3-2
No response from the serial port ····················································································································· 3-2
Micro SIM card and antenna failures ·············································································································· 3-2
Restoring the factory settings ························································································································· 3-3
Scenario 1 ··············································································································································· 3-3
Scenario 2 ··············································································································································· 3-3
Scenario 3 ··············································································································································· 3-3
Reset button usage guidelines ················································································································ 3-3
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Summarization of Contents

Preparing for Installation
Safety Recommendations
General guidelines and symbols for safe installation and operation of the router.
Safety Symbols
Explanation of warning and caution symbols used throughout the document.
General Safety Recommendations
Basic safety precautions for handling and installing the router.
Electricity Safety
Critical safety measures related to electrical connections and power.
Examining the Installation Site
Requirements for the physical location where the router will be installed.
Temperature and Humidity
Specifies acceptable ambient temperature and humidity ranges for optimal performance.
Cleanliness
Importance of maintaining a clean environment to prevent contact issues and failures.
Cooling
Guidelines for ensuring adequate airflow and clearance for passive cooling of the router.
ESD Prevention
Procedures and precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge damage during installation.
EMI
Measures to mitigate electromagnetic interference affecting router operation.
Lightning Protection
Steps to protect the router from damage caused by lightning strikes.
Installation Tools and Accessories
Lists necessary tools and accessories for router installation.
Installation Tools
Details on the specific tools required for router installation.
Installation Accessories
Details on the specific accessories required for router installation.
Pre-installation Checklist
A comprehensive checklist of requirements before proceeding with installation.
Installing the Router
Installation Prerequisites
Essential conditions and prior reading required before starting router installation.
Installation Flowchart
Visual guide outlining the sequence of installation steps for the router.
Mounting the Router in a 19-inch Rack
Detailed steps for securely mounting the router in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Mounting the Router on a Workbench
Instructions for placing and securing the router on a flat workbench surface.
Mounting the Router on a DIN Rail
Procedures for attaching the router to a standard DIN rail mounting system.
Mounting the Router on a Wall
Steps for securely mounting the router onto a wall surface.
Grounding the Router
Crucial steps for correctly grounding the router for safety and protection.
Installing a Micro SIM Card
Guide on inserting micro SIM cards into the router's slots.
Installing a 4G/5G Stick Antenna
Instructions for attaching external 4G/5G antennas to the router.
Installing a 4G/5G Antenna Extension Cable (with a Magnetic Antenna Mount Base)
Steps for connecting antenna extension cables with magnetic mounts.
Connecting the Power Adapter or Power Cord
General guidance on powering the router using an adapter or cord.
Connecting the Power Adapter
Specific instructions for connecting the router's power adapter.
Connecting the Power Cord
Specific instructions for connecting the router's power cord directly.
Connecting Ethernet Interface Cables
Steps for establishing network connectivity using Ethernet cables.
Connecting the Console Cable and Setting Terminal Parameters
Guide to establishing a console connection for configuration and management.
Connecting a DB9-to-RJ45 Console Cable
Detailed procedure for using a DB9-to-RJ45 serial console cable.
Connecting a USB-to-RJ45 Console Cable
Detailed procedure for using a USB-to-RJ45 console cable.
Setting Configuration Terminal Parameters
Required settings for a terminal emulator to communicate with the router.
Verifying the Installation
Checklist to confirm the router is installed and connected correctly.
Accessing the Router for the First Time
Steps to perform the initial boot-up and access the router's command interface.
Troubleshooting
Power Supply Failure
Solutions for issues where the router does not power on.
No Display on the Configuration Terminal
Steps to resolve issues with no output on the terminal.
Garbled Display on the Configuration Terminal
Solutions for unreadable or corrupted display on the terminal.
No Response from the Serial Port
Troubleshooting steps for when the router's serial port is unresponsive.
Micro SIM Card and Antenna Failures
Resolving issues related to SIM card and antenna functionality.
Restoring the Factory Settings
Procedures to revert the router to its original factory default configuration.
Reset Button Usage Guidelines
Instructions on how to use the physical reset button for system reboot or factory reset.

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