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Power
Internet connection
Wireless operational
LAN 1-4: Transmitting/Receiving traffic
Setup:
1. Place your Mako in a safe, dry, ventilated area, with
strong cellular reception and Wireless availability.
2. Ensure your Internet service and/or cellular service is
up and operating before connecting the Mako to your
Internet connection or inserting SIM cards.
Login:
1. Prior to installing your Mako, you should have access
to a stable ISP account and have given the settings to
your Managed Network Provider (MSP). They will pre-
configure your Mako before you receive it.
2. Your login name, access code and the URL for the
Mako CMS have been emailed to you. Your first action
will be to set a password for your account.
This Quick Reference is an overview only. Please read this manual
in its entirety for complete details on correct setup and installation.
6500-M
Covers all M-Model Makos
WAN in use (WAN1 = Green, WAN2 = Yellow)
CMS Status (Good = Green, Hold = Yellow)
Error
3. Power is the LAST thing to connect. Connect LAN
cables, then DSL/Ethernet, then insert the USB Stick.
4. Plug in power. The Mako will automatically configure
itself. After the lights on the Mako's front stop flashing,
unplug power, then the USB Stick. Wait 15 seconds,
then re-plug in power.
3. If you have difficulty accessing the Mako CMS, please
phone your Managed Service Provider with your
Mako ID, login name, and other relevant details.
4. There are no user-serviceable parts in this network
appliance. Attempting to open the Mako's case voids
its warranty.
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  • Page 1 Wireless operational Error LAN 1-4: Transmitting/Receiving traffic Setup: 1. Place your Mako in a safe, dry, ventilated area, with 3. Power is the LAST thing to connect. Connect LAN strong cellular reception and Wireless availability. cables, then DSL/Ethernet, then insert the USB Stick.

  • Page 2: Box Contents

    Locating your Mako Choose a location for the Mako in a spot next to your LAN as microwave ovens, cordless phones, etc. Things that can hub or switch and the incoming Internet connection. The...

  • Page 3: Installation

    Cellular Failover . WAN connections are in Purple. You can also run multiple LANs from the Mako into the 6500-M/3G and 6500-M/LTE models: Ideally, your main same switch, but we advise against this unless you have a WAN would either be a DSL or Cable/Ethernet connection, sound knowledge of gateway networking.

  • Page 4: Firmware Installation

    (‘off the shelf’) format as well as FAT-32 USB keys may connect power. be used. 8) When the Error light on the front of the Mako goes out, 1) Your MSP will email a ‘configuration.zip’ file to an your network is ready to use.

  • Page 5: Cellular Setup

    The Mako 6500-M has been intentionally designed to Avoid sharp, metallic tools, such as screwdrivers or make SIM card removal difficult. This helps prevent it from knives as a slip could damage the SIM card, the Mako’s accidentally popping out, or unauthorized removal. electronics, or yourself.

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    If 10 minutes has elapsed, on, right light on, then each light turns off disconnect the Mako’s power, remove the USB key and in reverse. It will continue this back-n-forth check to see if the file ‘configuration.zip’ is still on it – part sequence as the Mako goes through its of a successful install is the auto-deletion of this file.
  • Page 7 Then, WAN 1, CMS and ERROR lights up. Intermittent flashing between several lights while a connection is established occurs. Finally, ERROR turns off. The Mako 6500-M is operating. Wireless will light if a service is being delivered by your Mako, and LANs will light only if connected. DSL Connection From power-up to stable connection.
  • Page 8 Installing File... The Mako is installing the configuration file. These three lights cycle for the installation period. They turn on from right to left, one at a time, a second apart, until all are lit. They turn off in reverse order.

  • Page 9: Hardware Specification

    EN55024 - CSPIR 24 (Immunity) FCC Part 15 Class B Wireless EN 300328 Compliance Safety Standards CB, IEC 60950, EN 60950 & AS/NZS 60950 NZ Telecoms PTC 257 (3G) Environmental Lead-free and RoHS compliant Firewall Stateful Packet Inspection • 6500-M specs...

  • Page 10: Limited Warranty

    3) Exclusions. The express warranty set forth above is contingent upon the proper use of a MAKO NETWORKS LTD. product in the application for which it was intended and will not apply to any MAKO NETWORKS LTD. product that has been (i) damaged during shipping, (ii) modified or improperly maintained or repaired by a party other than MAKO NETWORKS LTD.

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