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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide and Safety Manual Vodafone MachineLink 3G...
  • Page 2 Welcome to the world of mobile communications Welcome Package contents Device overview Getting started Mounting options Installing your device 11 Overview of LED indicators 12 Advanced configuration and troubleshooting 1 4 Configuring multiple devices 16 Safety and product care...
  • Page 3 Welcome Thank you for choosing a Vodafone MachineLink 3G, M2M IP router. This guide will help you set up, connect and configure your device quickly and easily. Package This package includes contents • 1x Vodafone MachineLink 3G router • 1x 1.5m yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C • 1x DIN rail mounting bracket •...
  • Page 4 Device RJ45 PoE Ethernet port overview Reset button Two-way captive power SIM card slot Main antenna socket Signal strength LEDs Power LED Network LED...
  • Page 5 • Main antenna socket SMA female connector for an optional external antenna. • Two-way captive power Terminal block for connecting power cable. Operates in the 8-35V DC range. • Reset button Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode. Press and hold for 5 to 15 seconds to reboot to recovery mode.
  • Page 6 Getting Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain started components to configure your device correctly. • External power supply unit for the Vodafone MachineLink 3G (not included). • Flathead screwdriver (no 3) for terminating power input wires. • Notebook or PC for advanced configuration. • Additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specific wall or rail mounting.

  • Page 7: Mounting Options

    Mounting Vodafone MachineLink 3G can be installed quickly and easily in a options variety of locations. MOUNT DESCRIPTION BENEFITS TYPE Wall mount 1. Flat against the wall • Slimline form factor, close to wall 2. Perpendicular to the wall • Small wall footprint 3.

  • Page 8: Wall Mount

    Wall mount 1. Flat against the wall 2. Perpendicular to the wall 3. Mounted via DIN Rail Bracket...

  • Page 9: Desk Mount

    DIN Rail mounting bracket Push to release V Bend allows you to snap the DIN bracket onto the middle of a DIN rail, rather than sliding it onto the end C Section DIN rail mount Top hat DIN rail mount Desk mount...
  • Page 10 Mount your router in a suitable location using the options listed on page 5. When selecting a location to mount the MachineLink 3G router, keep in mind that it houses two high performance internal antennas designed to provide optimum signal strength in a wide range of environments. If...
  • Page 11 3 DC power via field terminated power source If an 8-35V DC power supply is available, you can insert the wires into the supplied terminal block to power your router. Use a no3 flathead screwdriver to tighten the terminal block screws and secure the power wires, making sure the polarity of the wires are correctly matched, as illustrated below.
  • Page 12 PoE network switch or PoE power injector). Switch on your power supply and wait 2 minutes for your Vodafone MachineLink 3G to start up and connect to the mobile network. Your router has an active SIM card preinstalled and arrives with preconfigured settings that should suit most customers.
  • Page 13 Overview of LED indicators LED ICON COLOUR STATE DESCRIPTION Power Power off Double flash Powering up Power on Power on in recovery mode Slow flashing Hardware error Network Connected via WWAN Blinking Traffic via WWAN Slow flashing Connecting PDP Registered network Slow flashing Registering network Slow flashing SIM PIN locked Fast flashing SIM PUK locked...
  • Page 14 To access this interface you’ll need a computer with Ethernet port and web browser (IE, Chrome, Firefox or Safari) installed. Step 1 Make sure your Vodafone MachineLink 3G is turned on and disconnect any Ethernet connections. Step 2 Attach the supplied yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C to the LAN Ethernet port on your router and the other to your computer.
  • Page 15 Once logged in you’ll see the Status page. Here you can see an overview of information about the network your router is connected to (if any), signal strength and data connection status. You can access advanced configuration settings from the top menu. For more information on advanced configuration, refer to the full product User Manual available from the Help link in the web configuration interface or from the NetComm Wireless website at http://vodafone.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 16 Configuring To apply your advanced configuration settings to more than one multiple Vodafone MachineLink 3G router, follow these simple steps: devices Step 1 Back up your router’s configuration Log in to the web configuration interface, click on the System menu, select System Configuration and click on Settings backup and restore. If you want to password protect your backup configuration files, enter your password in the fields under Save a copy of current settings click on Save. If you don’t want to password protect your files, just click on Save.
  • Page 17 Step 2 Do not change the Restore your backup configuration file extension of In the web configuration interface click on the System menu, select the backup file as System Configuration and click on Settings backup and restore. this may cause it to corrupt. From the Restore saved settings section, click on Browse / Choose File and select the backed up configuration file on your computer.
  • Page 18 Safety and Product Care Vodafone MachineLink 3G...

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Table of RF exposure External antenna contents CE approval (European Union) FCC statement FCC compliance FCC regulations IC Regulations IC radiation exposure statemant Electrical safety Accessories Connection to a car Distraction Operating machinery Connection to a car Product handling Small children Emergency situations Device heating WEEE approval...

  • Page 20: Rf Exposure

    RF exposure Your device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is on, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your device, the system handling your connection controls the power level at which your device transmits. This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.

  • Page 21: Ce Approval (European Union)

    European market. The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU. NetComm Wireless declares that the wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive).

  • Page 22: Fcc Statement

    FCC statement 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. FCC regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 23: Ic Regulations

    IC regulations This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 24: Electrical Safety

    Electrical Accessories safety 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.

  • Page 25: Small Children

    Your device may become warm during normal use. WEEE approval The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU. NetComm Wireless declares that the wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE Directive).

  • Page 26: Faulty And Damaged Products

    Faulty and Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its accessories. damaged Only qualified personnel must service or repair the device or its accessories. products If your device or its accessories have been submerged in water punctured or subjected to a severe fall, do not use until they have been checked at an authorised service centre. Interference Care must be taken when using the device in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.

  • Page 27: Explosive Environments

    Explosive Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres environments In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your device or other radio equipment. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
  • Page 28 © Vodafone 2013. Vodafone and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group. Any product or company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks of their respective owners. QSG-00016 rev 2...

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