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BandLuxe K530 Series User Manual

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BandLuxe
K530 Series
LTE M2M&Vehicle Mount
Router
P/N:64003700011 Rev.D

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  • Page 1 User Manual BandLuxe K530 Series LTE M2M&Vehicle Mount Router P/N:64003700011 Rev.D...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features ........................3 Hardware Overview ....................4 Status ........................10 System Log ......................11 GPS ........................12 Traffic Monitor ...................... 12 Mobile Internet ..................... 13 System ......................... 14 General Settings ......................14 Language and Style ..................... 14 Backup / Flash Firmware ..................
  • Page 4 Traceroute ........................49 NS Lookup ........................50 Help ........................51 Logout ........................51 Overview ......................52 Installation ......................54 General Guidelines ....................54 Power Management ..................... 56 Power Management with Filter ................57 Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ..............70 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ......

  • Page 5: Features

    Read the manual carefully before you use the product, so that you can fully exploit the product functions. Package Contents BandLuxe K530 LTE/HSPA+ WiFi Mounting Screws Power Adapter Router with GPS and Waterproof Connector Protective Caps...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Package Contents • Operation temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158 °F) • Input voltage: 12V or 24V DC, accepting 9-32V voltage swing • 802.11 b/g/n 2x2 MIMO wireless networking • Six status LEDs, two Ethernet ports, and one USB port •...
  • Page 7 Package Contents Network Status LEDs 11-1 Blue – GPS is ON. (Solid) Position is fixed. (Flashing) Position is not yet fixed. 11-2 LAN 2 Blue – LAN Port 2 is transmitting. Signal Strength Blue – 11-3 Good signal strength Green – Normal signal strength Red –...
  • Page 8 Installation Installation 1. Mount the router with the four screws if needed. 2. Load the SIM card as shown below: a) Choose the SIM card tray that matches your SIM card (Mini-SIM or Micro-SIM). Place the SIM card tray upside down. Secure the SIM card (contact side up) onto the SIM card tray.
  • Page 9 Installation 3. Connect the power adapter cable to the router. 4. Connect the power adapter cable to either a power outlet (via the power adapter) or a 12VDC power source. The router will automatically be turned ON upon receiving power. 5.
  • Page 10 Installation 6. One of the following two methods can be chosen to link your PC with the router. A. Wireless Connection (for Windows) To link your PC to the router via WiFi, in Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Networks.
  • Page 11 Using Web-based Management Using Web-based Management This chapter will guide you on how to configure your router via the web-based utility. Login 1. Launch a web browser (e.g Mozilla Firefox). 2. In the address bar, enter http://192.168.1.1, then press Enter. 3.

  • Page 12: Status

    Using Web-based Management Status This menu displays various statuses of the router. The associated submenu items are: Overview, System Log, VnStat Traffic Monitor, and Mobile Internet. Overview The Overview submenu renders complete statistics for the router.

  • Page 13: System Log

    Using Web-based Management System Displays system information: router model name, router firmware version, modem firmware version, phone number (MDN), ICCID, MIN (MSID), PRL version, IMEI, MEID, and local time. Network Displays current network connection information of IPv4 WAN and/or IPv6 WAN: type of network assignment (e.g.

  • Page 14: Gps

    Using Web-based Management The GPS submenu displays Global Positioning System information. Click to proceed. Traffic Monitor The Traffic Monitor submenu displays analysis of the router’s network traffic history.

  • Page 15: Mobile Internet

    Using Web-based Management Mobile Internet The Mobile Internet submenu displays mobile internet statistics. Signal Quality Displays signal strength of current mobile internet connection in dBm. UICC/SIM Status Displays current SIM card status: a) Read SIM Fail – No valid SIM card is inserted Registered Network a) Network Name –...

  • Page 16: System

    Using Web-based Management Internet Connection Displays information of current internet connection: Connection Type, Internet IP Address, Gateway, and DNS 1/2. System This menu is for system information and configurations. System System Properties Click either the “General Settings” or “Language and Style” tab to configure their respective settings.
  • Page 17 Using Web-based Management Language – Sets the desired display language and style of the router. Click and select the desired display language and style. Time Synchronization Enable NTP client: Click the checkbox to enable/disable. With this option enabled, two more options will appear– “Provide NTP server” and “NTP server candidates”.

  • Page 18: Backup / Flash Firmware

    Using Web-based Management Backup / Flash Firmware Backup / Restore Download backup Here you can backup all current settings of the router to a TAR archive file on your computer or mobile device. Just click . A dialog window will prompt you to open or save the archive file. Depending on the browser that you are using, the TAR file may be saved in the system download folder or a location of your choice.

  • Page 19: Restore Backup

    Using Web-based Management , and a dialog message will appear to indicate the factory reset process. After completion of the reset process, the router will automatically reboot and return to its initial login prompt. Restore backup Here you can restore router settings previously saved as a TAR archive file on your computer or mobile device.

  • Page 20: Reboot

    Using Web-based Management firmware update. For manual wireless update, disable “Auto check”. Click to activate the wireless update configurations into effect. To immediately check for firmware upgrade, click Check.  Warning: Upgrading firmware may take up to 50 minutes depends on internet download speed; do not turn off the power or press the Reset button during upgrade.

  • Page 21: Dynamic Dns

    Using Web-based Management Services Dynamic DNS The Services menu hosts configuration options for DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service), which is a system that allows the domain name data held in a name server to be updated in real time. It allows an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer with a varying (dynamic) IP address.

  • Page 22: Network

    Using Web-based Management Network Interfaces The Interfaces submenu allows interface configurations of different networks connected to this router. The configuration items are the same for each network with different default settings. Interface Overview Here you can see the brief network status summary for LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network).
  • Page 23 Using Web-based Management Mobile Internet The Mobile Internet submenu is for setup and adjustment of mobile internet connection and furthermore has four setting tabs: WWAN Setting, and Preferred Network.

  • Page 24: Network Settings

    Using Web-based Management WWAN Setting Network Settings Roaming Enables or disables current roaming setting. Connection: Update Profile: Click Update to update the network profile. Update PRL: Click Update to update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List). APN Update: Displays the current APN (Access Point Name) version.

  • Page 25: Auto Apn Information

    Using Web-based Management Settings for network. Profile This item appears when APN is set to ‘Manual’. Selection: Auto APN Information This section displays automatic APN information. APN Profile Settings For Advanced Users This section allows you to establish your own APN profile settings. To establish a new APN profile, type in a new APN profile name in the text box and click Enter the APN, username, and password.

  • Page 26: Router

    Using Web-based Management Router Router Settings Router IP Local IP Address: The default local IP address of this router is 192.168.1.1. If this address conflicts with another local network device, you can enter another local IP address here. Subnet Mask: Displays current Subnet Mask Device Name: The current device name is displayed in gray color.

  • Page 27: Dhcp Service

    Using Web-based Management DHCP Service DHCP Server: Enables or disables the DHCP Server feature. Start IP Address: Specifies the starting number of the last 3 digits of assigned client IP address. For example, the default value of 100 means that the first assigned client IP address will be 192.168.1.100;...

  • Page 28: Active Dhcp Leases

    Using Web-based Management Active DHCP Leases This section displays active DHCP lease information for each client: Hostname, IPv4 address, MAC address, and Lease time remaining. Static Leases This option allows fixed IP address and symbolic hostname assignments for DHCP clients. To add a static lease, first click Enter the desired hostname.

  • Page 29: Static Routing

    Using Web-based Management Advanced Routing settings Static Routing This option allows fixed network routing path assignment (as opposed to the initial adaptive routing). To add a static network routing path, click . To remove any unwanted static network routing path, click the corresponding button.

  • Page 30: Routing And Redirection Service

    Using Web-based Management specified here. Metric: Specifies the network path priority number (usually associated with the network path’s administrative distance). The lower the metric number, the higher priority of this static route in the network routing protocol. The default value is 0 (highest priority). A different metric number can also be specified here.

  • Page 31: Wifi

    Using Web-based Management WiFi This submenu item is for configuring all Wi-Fi-related settings. This router supports up to two WiFi SSIDs. The default SSID is as follows: Tab Name Corresponding SSID Default Password “BR_LTE_xxxx” BR_LTE_xxxx The last 4 digits of MAC address (xxxx) converted into 2-digit decimal numbers, please see table below for...
  • Page 32 Using Web-based Management Device Configuration General Setup Wireless WiFi connection of the associated SSID is enabled. network is To disable WiFi connection of this SSID, click enabled* Wireless WiFi connection of the associated SSID is disabled. network is To enable WiFi connection of this SSID, click disabled* * Note: The associated SSID is displayed either in the selected submenu tab under WiFi or in the WiFi category...

  • Page 33: Advanced Settings

    Using Web-based Management 6 (2.437 GHz) 7 (2.442 GHz) 8 (2.447 GHz) 9 (2.452 GHz) 10 (2.457 GHz) 11 (2.462 GHz)  assigns channel automatically auto  manually specifies WiFi channel -- custom -- Normally one of the channels is already selected, and no change is needed unless there exists interference problems with other WiFi or Bluetooth devices (that also use the 2.4GHz frequency range for communications).

  • Page 34: General Setup

    Using Web-based Management Interface Configuration General Setup SSID Service Set Identification To change the SSID, click the text box and enter the new SSID (up to 32 alphanumeric characters) Mode Wireless operating mode of this router. Wireless Access Point Hide SSID Enable this option to make wireless network of this SSID unavailable to nearby WiFi clients.
  • Page 35 Using Web-based Management The encryption options are: 1. No Encryption Data transmitted over wireless networks can be seen by others. 2. WEP Open System Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption with Open System authentication Key: Enter a password for accessing this SSID’s wireless network. 3.
  • Page 36 Using Web-based Management Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (Default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) – Use CCMP (AES) encryption exclusively (stronger than TKIP) Force TKIP –...
  • Page 37 Using Web-based Management 6. WPA-EAP “WiFi Protected Access – Extensible Authentication Protocol” encryption Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) –...

  • Page 38: Mac-Filter

    Using Web-based Management Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking and selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) – Use CCMP (AES) encryption exclusively (stronger than TKIP) Force TKIP –...

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    Using Web-based Management Advanced Settings This tab item is for advanced adjustment settings for WiFi connection. Fragmentation Maximum transmittable data packet frame size Threshold without frame fragmentation; the default value is 2346 RTS/CTS Defines Request-To-Send (transmitter) and Threshold Clear-To-Send (receiver) control packet size; the default value is 2347 WMM Mode Enables or disables Wi-Fi Multimedia Mode, which...

  • Page 40: Firewall

    Using Web-based Management Firewall Single Port Forward Single Port Forward Port Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. To forward a single port: 1.
  • Page 41 Using Web-based Management In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes temporarily stored in the router. 7. More rules can be added to the Port Forwards list by repeating Steps 1-6. 8.

  • Page 42: Port Trigger

    Using Web-based Management Port Trigger Port Trigger Port Triggering allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Router remembers the IP address of the computer that sends the matching data, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
  • Page 43 Using Web-based Management 5. Click . The port triggering rule you have just entered will be added to the Port Triggering list. In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes stored in the router.

  • Page 44: Firewall

    Using Web-based Management Security Filter Here you can make Firewall, Internet Filter, and Web Filters adjustments for network security. Firewall SPI Firewall Enable or Disable Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Protection: feature of the firewall. The default setting is ‘Enable’. Internet Filter Filter Anonymous This filter blocks anonymous internet requests from Internet Requests:...

  • Page 45: Web Filters

    Using Web-based Management Filter Internet NAT This filter blocks local resource access via NAT Redirection: (Network Address Translation) redirection (i.e. external address) from other local computers. The default setting is ‘enabled’. Filter IDENT This feature keeps Port 113 from being scanned by (Port113): devices outside of your local network.

  • Page 46: Network Filtering

    Using Web-based Management outside of the firewall while leaving the others protected. You can do this using a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This DMZ Host feature allows you to specify the IP address of the computers that are placed outside the firewall of your network.
  • Page 47 Using Web-based Management invalid IP address entered (e.g. ). When the IP address entered becomes valid, the text color changes back to black without on the right (e.g. 4. Filter Source Port: Enter the source port number to be filtered. 5.

  • Page 48: Port Range Forward

    Using Web-based Management Port Range Forward Port Range Forward Port Range Forward allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. To forward a port range: 1.
  • Page 49 Using Web-based Management 5. Click . The port range forwarding rule you have just entered will be added to the Port Range Forward list. In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes temporarily stored in the router.

  • Page 50: Upnp

    Using Web-based Management UPNP Universal Plug and Play – Allows wired and wireless network devices to discover each other and establish network services. UPnP Settings Here you can ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’ the UPnP service.

  • Page 51: Advanced

    Using Web-based Management Advanced Diagnostics This menu contains tools for effective network analysis and troubleshooting. Network Utilities Ping This feature allows you to check the status of a connection. 1. In the text box next to , enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping.

  • Page 52: Ns Lookup

    Using Web-based Management 1. In the text box next to , enter the IP address or URL that you want to trace route, and then click to start the performance text. ‘Traceroute’ messages will appear below. NS Lookup This feature allows you to retrieve name server information. 1.

  • Page 53: Help

    Using Web-based Management Help Click the appropriate download link to download the latest Quick Start Guide or User Manual of this product. Logout Exits the web configuration interface and re-directs to login prompt. Note: After a period of inactivity, automatic logout will occur. After clicking any menu item, the login prompt will appear as re-login is needed to continue using the web configuration interface.

  • Page 54: Overview

    Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Overview Your K530 is designed for rugged vehicle use with IP64 and MIL810G compliances. The IP64 rating ensures that your K530 is dust-tight and is well-protected against liquid intrusion. The MIL810G rating ensures that your K530 is well-guarded against tough environmental and climate conditions.
  • Page 55 Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide the car engine starts, the spark plug draws significant stream of instantaneous electrical power from the car battery (ultra high instantaneous electrical current in terms of hundreds of cranking amps or more), leaving not much instantaneous electrical energy useful for other electrical equipment on the vehicle, therefore the voltage supplied to other electrical equipment drops significantly lower than its normal level.

  • Page 56: Installation

    Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Your K530 is designed to handle large voltage swings from 9V to 32V, in case of undesirable voltage transients or brown-outs. However, for best use and proper protection of your K530, it is necessary to regulate input voltage before feeding it to the power input of your K530.
  • Page 57 Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide AWG Rating Electric Current 10-Feet Cable 20-Feet Cable Load (Amps) 3-10 14 AWG 12 AWG 11-20 14 AWG 10 AWG 21-35 8 AWG 6 AWG 3. To avoid problems caused by corrosion and other imperfections, use a dedicated ground wire instead of direct attachment to chassis ground.

  • Page 58: Power Management

    Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Power Management In this type of installation, voltage regulation is done solely on the power management block, which routes battery power to the ignition switch during engine startup, while rendering conditioned output DC power to the vehicle’s electrical parts.

  • Page 59: Power Management With Filter

    Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide Power Management with Filter In this type of installation, voltage regulation is done in two parts. The first part is on the power management block, which routes battery power to the ignition switch during engine startup while rendering conditioned output DC power to the vehicle’s electrical parts.
  • Page 60 Appendix A: Vehicle Installation Guide The Pi filter reduces transients by a specially designed RLC circuit, which combines both capacitors and inductors utilizing transient-reducing characteristics of both types of filters. While any of the three types of filters will do the job, the Pi type is the optimal choice, combining advantages of both capacitor and inductor types of filters.
  • Page 61 Appendix B: FAQ Appendix B: FAQ Q: What should I know and how long does it take when I upgrade the firmware of router or modem? A: 1. While upgrading the firmware requires some time to finish. During that, you MUST NOT turn off the power or interrupt the progress.
  • Page 62 Appendix B: FAQ If you are a WiFi user, click Network Connections and right click on Wireless Network Connection, click Repair. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, click Network Connections and right click on Local Area Connection, click Repair.
  • Page 63 Appendix B: FAQ 2. Please click Reset the network adapter “Wireless Network Connection” and it will began to repair. 3. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Local Area Connection > Diagnose, follow step 1 and the subsequent messages to repair it.
  • Page 64 Appendix B: FAQ Q: How can I have a long-time link? A: Click the menu tabs Network  Router  Router Setting. Under “DHCP Service”, set Client Lease Time to a large value (e.g. 120h = 120 hours = 5 days). Q: Why can’t I use the router in the office? A: Your router’s IP address might conflict with the office default settings.
  • Page 65 Appendix B: FAQ 2. Click the menu tabs Network  Wi-Fi to access the Wi-Fi submenu, and then click the submenu tab of the currently used ESSID. Then select a different WiFi Channel under “Device Configuration.” Q: I have connected the computer with the router via LAN connection. Why can’t I access the router’s IP address “http://192.168.1.1”...
  • Page 66 Appendix B: FAQ Q: How do I configure the settings when I use xDSL to link the router? A: 1. PPPoE: Go to the GUI Internet > Basic Setting > Ethernet Setting. Change Connection Type to PPPoE. Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP.
  • Page 67 Appendix B: FAQ Q: How do I use the Reset button on the router? A: 1. Short press the Reset button to restart the router. 2. Long press the Reset for more than 10 sec to reset the router to factory default settings.
  • Page 68 Appendix C: Specifications Appendix C: Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Physical WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2x2 MIMO) Embedded, 3GPP Rel 9, LTE Cellular modem FDD&TDD/eHRPD/EVDO/CDMA Dimensions (LxWxH, 160 x 94 x 44 Weight (g) Interface Reset Button RJ45 Ports 2 x RJ-45, 10/100 LAN ports DC Power Jack...
  • Page 69 Appendix C: Specifications Cellular external Yes SMA type main antenna port Cellular external Yes SMA type diversity antenna port WiFi antenna No Embedded WiFi external 2 x SMA ports antenna port GPS antenna port Yes SMA type, supporting 3.3V DC Active Antenna Router Features Routing Static Routing, Dynamic Routing (RIP, BGP, OSPF)
  • Page 70 Appendix C: Specifications 6 x LEDs: #1 cellular technology (Blue: LTE, Green: EVDO/CDMA, Red: SIM error or service failure) #2 signal strength (tri-color) LED Display #3 LAN 1 #4 LAN 2 #5 GPS #6 WiFi Software Features Web Graphic User Yes, Interface (GUI) Browser supported: IE, Firefox, Safari, Chrome...
  • Page 71 Appendix C: Specifications Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Certification & Conformance RoHS, IP64, MIL 810-G, FCC, Sprint Certification...

  • Page 72: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity European Union Notice Products with CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 73: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary ETSI EN 301 489-17 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems. ETSI EN 301 908-1 & -2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);...
  • Page 74 Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary 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 of the device.

  • Page 75: Glossary

    Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary Glossary 2G: Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM. 3G: Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks use WCDMA. 3.5G: A more recent standard of mobile networking technology;...
  • Page 76 Appendix D: Important Safety Information and Glossary HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access +): This is also known as HSPA Evolved, is the next step and is more focused on delivering data services enabling speeds of up to 42Mbps in the downlink and 11Mbps in the uplink. IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity): A number unique to each GSM/UMTS device that can be used block network access by a stolen mobile device.

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