Billion Electric BIL-MX230M1 4G/LTE Industrial M2M Router User Manual Product Overview
Billion Electric Co., Ltd. 4G/LTE Industrial M2M Router Product Overview
Users Manual
Last revised: July, 2018
Version release: v1.00
User Manual
BEC MX-230 M1
4G/LTE Industrial M2M Router
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Antenna List
No.
Manufacturer
Part No.
Antenna Type
Peak Gain
1
Cortec
AN0727-64DP5BSM
Dipole Antenna
0.28 dBi
Support Contact Information
Contact Support: http://bectechnologies.net/support/.
Telephone: +1 972 422 0877
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COPYRIGHT NOTICE ....................................... 1
ANTENNA LIST ................................................. 1
SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION ............. 1
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ......................... 1
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR ROUTER .............................................................. 1
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 2
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 4
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS ......................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............... 5
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR USING THIS ROUTER ................................................ 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................... 5
DEVICE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 6
SYSTEM RECOVERY PROCEDURES ............................................................... 9
CABLING .............................................................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3: BASIC INSTALLATION ............ 10
NETWORK CONFIGURATION – IPV4 ......................................................... 11
Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv4) .............................................................. 11
Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv4) ............................................................. 13
Configuring PC in Windows Vista (IPv4) .......................................................... 15
NETWORK CONFIGURATION – IPV6 ......................................................... 17
Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv6) .............................................................. 17
Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv6) ............................................................. 19
Configuring PC in Windows Vista (IPv6) .......................................................... 21
DEFAULT SETTINGS ............................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 4: DEVICE CONFIGURATION ...... 24
LOGIN TO YOUR DEVICE ......................................................................... 24
STATUS .............................................................................................. 26
Device Info ...................................................................................................... 26
System Status .................................................................................................. 28
System Log ...................................................................................................... 28
4G/LTE Status .................................................................................................. 29
GPS Status ....................................................................................................... 30
Statistics .......................................................................................................... 31
DHCP Table ...................................................................................................... 34
ARP Table ........................................................................................................ 34
VRRP Status ..................................................................................................... 34
QUICK START ...................................................................................... 35
DEVICE CONFIGURATION ....................................................................... 38
Interface Setup ................................................................................................ 38
Internet ........................................................................................................................ 38
LAN ............................................................................................................................... 45
Loopback ...................................................................................................................... 49
Dual WAN ........................................................................................................ 50
General Setting ............................................................................................................. 50
Outbound Load Balance ............................................................................................... 54
Protocol Binding ........................................................................................................... 55
Advanced Setup .............................................................................................. 57
Firewall ......................................................................................................................... 57
Routing ......................................................................................................................... 58
NAT ............................................................................................................................... 59
VRRP............................................................................................................................. 64
Static DNS ..................................................................................................................... 65
QoS ............................................................................................................................... 66
Time Schedule .............................................................................................................. 68
Mail Alert ..................................................................................................................... 69
Serial (RS-232 Console Port) ......................................................................................... 70
Access Management ....................................................................................... 74
Device Management .................................................................................................... 74
SNMP ........................................................................................................................... 75
Syslog ........................................................................................................................... 77
Universal Plug & Play ................................................................................................... 78
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ................................................................................................... 79
Access Control .............................................................................................................. 81
Packet Filter .................................................................................................................. 83
CWMP (TR-069) ............................................................................................................ 87
Parental Control ........................................................................................................... 89
BECentral Management ............................................................................................... 90
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 91
User Management ....................................................................................................... 91
Certificate Management .............................................................................................. 93
Time Zone ..................................................................................................................... 95
Firmware & Configuration ............................................................................................ 96
System Restart .............................................................................................................. 97
Auto Reboot ................................................................................................................. 98
Diagnostics Tool ............................................................................................................ 99
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 102
Problems with the Router ............................................................................. 102
Problem with LAN Interface .......................................................................... 102
Recovery Procedures ..................................................................................... 103
APPENDIX: PRODUCT SUPPORT & CONTACT
....................................................................... 104
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Introduction to your Router
The BEC MX-230 M1 Industrial M2M Router is a low-power wide area network (LPWAN) enabled
device supporting Cat.M1 (LTE-M) technologies optimizing range and service coverage for low-cost,
low-bandwidth and low-power IoT/M2M communication. The MX-230 is feature-packed
NB-IoT/LTE-M router in compact and rugged designed to be deployed in any harsh environment and
hard-to-reach areas.
Versatile WAN Options
The MX-230 M1 is an LTE-M/NB-IoT enabled router with dual WAN links, mobile carrier network and
the wireline, for internet redundancy. One of the LAN ports is an interchangeable Gigabit Ethernet
LAN/WAN added for much of bandwidth when needed.
Ultra-Compact and Lightweight Design
Designed for continuous operation in harsh environments, the MX-230 M1 supports an extended
operating temperature range from -4 to 140º F (–20 to 60º C) and a flexible input voltage range of
9-56V DC making it suitable for diverse environments and applications. To enable simple, reliable and
efficient integration the ultra-compact, lightweight and low-profile design incorporates highly flexible
mounting options to ensure that the device and can be easily mounted discretely anywhere.
IPv6 Supported
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is a version of the Internet Protocol that is designed to succeed IPv4.
IPv6 has a vastly larger address space than IPv4. The router is already supporting IPv6, you can use
it in IPv6 environment no need to change device. The dual-stack protocol implementation in an
operating system is a fundamental IPv4-to-IPv6 transition technology. It implements IPv4 and IPv6
protocol stacks either independently or in a hybrid form. The hybrid form is commonly implemented in
modern operating systems supporting IPv6.
Quick Start Wizard
Support a WEB GUI page to install this device quickly. With this wizard, simple steps will get you
connected to the Internet immediately.
Firmware Upgradeable
Device can be upgraded to the latest firmware through the WEB based GUI.
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Features & Specifications
• 4G/LTE and/or Ethernet IP broadband connectivity
• Gigabit Ethernet WAN (GbE WAN) for Cable/Fiber/xDSL high WAN throughput
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• IPv6 ready (IPv4/IPv6 dual stack)
• Firewall Security with DoS Preventing and Packet Filtering
• Quality of Service Control for traffic prioritization management
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Compliance
• Ease of Use with Quick Installation Wizard
• Small form factor with multiple mounting options, easily installed by a single person
• Hardened enclosure with Industrial-graded components
Availability and Resilience
• Dual-WAN Interfaces
• High performance external antennas
Network Protocols and Features
• IPv4, IPv6, IPv4 / IPv6 dual stack
• IP Tunnel IPv6 in IPv4 (6RD)
• IP Tunnel IPv4 in IPv6 (DS-Lite)
• NAT, static routing and RIP-1/2
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) compliant
• Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS)
• Virtual server and DMZ
• SNTP, DNS relay
• IGMP proxy and IGMP snooping
• MLD proxy and MLD snooping
• Supports port-based Virtual LAN (VLAN)
Firewall
• Built-in NAT Firewall
• Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
• DoS attack prevention including Land Attack, Ping of Death, etc.
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• Access control
• IP&MAC filter, URL Content Filter
• Password protection for system management
• VPN pass-through
Quality of Service Control
•Traffic prioritization management based-on Protocol, Port Number and IP Address (IPv4/ IPv6)
Management
• Quick Installation wizard
• Web-based GUI for remote and local management (IPv4/IPv6)
• Firmware upgrades and configuration data upload and download via web-based GUI
• Supports DHCP server / client / relay
• Supports SNMP
• TR-069 supports remote management
• BECentral Cloud Management
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Application Diagram
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Hardware Specifications
Physical interface
• 4G/LTE: One (1) SMA Female Connector
• GPS: One (1) SMA Female Connector
• WAN: Cellular 4G/LTE and/or ETH WAN
• RS-232 (DCE, DB-9): One (1) Port
• Ethernet LAN: 2-port 10/100/1000Mbps, auto-crossover (MDI/ MDI-X) switch
• SIM Card: One (1) Slot
• Reset Button
• Power Connector: 4-pin Connectors
• LED Indicators: Power / Internet / LTE / Ethernet
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions (W*H*D): 4.29" x 1.17" x 3.43" (109mm x 29.7mm x 87mm)
Application Diagrams
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CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Important Note for Using This Router
Package Contents
✓ BEC MX-230 M1* 1
✓ Quick Installation Guide * 1
✓ DIN Rail Mounting Kit * 1
✓ Power Terminal Block 2-pin 3.5mm * 1
✓ Power Converter with 2-pin Terminal Block * 1
✓ DC Power Adapter, 12V 1.2A* 1
(Optional Accessories)
✓ 3G/4G Antennas
✓ Active GPS Antenna
✓ Ethernet (RJ-45) Cable
✓ Do not use the router in high humidity or high temperature.
✓ Do not use the same power source for the MX-230 M1 on
other equipment.
✓ Do not open or repair the case yourself. If the device becomes
too hot, turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at
a qualified service center.
✓ Avoid using this product and all accessories outdoors.
Warning
✓ Place the router on a stable surface.
✓ Only use the power adapter that comes with the package. Using
a different voltage rating power adaptor may damage the router.
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Device Description
INTERFACE
MEANING
1
Gigabit Ethernet
(LAN 1 / EWAN)
ETH1 is a LAN / WAN configurable port for broadband connectivity
Connect PCs, Laptops or any other office/home LAN devices with the supplied RJ-45 Ethernet
cable (Cat-5 or Cat-5e) to any of those two LAN ports.
Gigabit Ethernet
(LAN 2)
Connect PCs, Laptops or any other office/home LAN devices with the supplied RJ-45 Ethernet
cable (Cat-5 or Cat-5e) to any of those two LAN ports. .
2
SERIAL
RS-232 serial port for machine connection and data collection
Connect the male end of RS-232 serial data cable to the MX-230 M1 and the other end to a
machine or PC.
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INTERFACE
MEANING
1
GPS Antenna
Connector
SMA female connectors.
Manually screw the GPS antenna tight to the connector
2
RESET
After the device is powered on, press it 6 seconds or above: to restore to factory default
settings (this is used when you cannot login to the router, e.g. forgot your password)
3
POWER
Attach the power terminal block, 2-pin 3.5mm, or the power converter with 2-pin terminal
block here.
VCC (Left Connector): Power - Red Wire to connect to the Positive (+) terminal of the power
supply.
GND (Right Connector): Ground – Black Wire to connect to the ground of the power supply
1
WAN (MAIN/AUX)
4G/LTE Antenna
Connectors
SMA female connectors.
Manually screw the 3G/4G antennas tight to the female connectors for the Cellular Module
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LEDS /
INTERFACE
MEANING
1
Gb ETH (1 & 2)
(Gigabit Ethernet)
ETH #1 Can be configured to be WAN port for broadband connectivity
Green
Ethernet LAN: Connected to a Gigabit (1000Mbps) Ethernet
device
Ethernet WAN (ETH1 Only): Successfully connected with a
broadband connection device
Red
Transmission speed is at 10/100Mbps
Blinking
Data being transmitted/received
Off
No device is connected to the Ethernet port
2
LTE
(Received Signal
Strength Indicator)
Green
RSSI greater than -69 dBm. Excellent signal condition
Green / Fast Flashing
RSSI from -81 to -69 dBm. Good signal condition
Red / Fast Flashing
RSSI from -99 to -81 dBm. Fair signal condition
Red / Slow Flashing
RSSI less than -99 dBm. Poor signal condition
Red
No signal and the 4G LTE module is in service
Off
No LTE module or LTE module fails
3
Internet
Green
IP connected, and traffic is passing through the device
Red
IP request failed
Off
Either in bridged mode or WAN connection is not present
4
Power
Green
System ready
Red
Boot failure
5
SIM Card Slot
N/A
Insert mini SIM card (2FF) with the gold contact facing down.
Push mini SIM card (2FF) inwards to eject it
* Power off the MX-230 M1 before inserting or removing the SIM
card
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System Recovery Procedure & Cabling
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System Recovery Procedures
The purpose is to allow users to restore the MX-230 M1 to its initial stage when the device is outage,
upgraded to a wrong / broken firmware, cannot access to the GUI with wrong username and/or
password, etc.
Step 1 – Configure your PC Network IP Address
Before performing the system recovery, assign this IP address and Netmask to your PC,
192.168.1.100 and 255.255.255.0 respectively.
Step 2 – Reset your MX-230 M1 Device
2.1 Power off your MX-230 M1
2.2 Power on the MX-230 M1 while pushing the RESET button with a small pointed object (such as
paper clip, needle, toothpick, and etc.).
2.3 When the POWER LED turns RED, keep holding and pushing the RESET button until the
INTERNET LED flashes in GREEN
Step 3 – Restore your MX-230 M1 Device
With INTERNET light flashes green, MX-230 M1 is in recovery mode and ready for a new Firmware.
3.1 Open a web browser and type the IP address, 192.168.1.1, to access to the recovery page.
NOTE: In the recovery mode, MX-230 M1 will not respond to any PING or other requests.
3.2 Browse to the new Firmware image file then click Upload to start the upgrade process.
3.3 INTERNET LED turns red means the Firmware upgrade is in process.
DO NOT power off or reboot the device, it would permanently damage your MX-230 M1.
3.4 INTERNET LED turns green after the Firmware upgrade completed
3.5 Power cycle on & off to regain access to the MX-230 M1.
Cabling
One of the most common causes of problems is bad cabling. Make sure that all connected devices are
turned on. On the front panel of the product is a bank of LEDs. Verify that the LAN Link and LEDs are
lit. If they are not, verify that you are using the proper cables.
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CHAPTER 3: BASIC INSTALLATION
The router can be configured with your web browser. A web browser is included as a standard
application in the following operating systems: Windows Vista / 7 / 8, Linux, Mac OS, etc. The product
provides an easy and user-friendly interface for configuration.
PCs must have an Ethernet interface installed properly and be connected to the router either directly
or through an external repeater hub and have TCP/IP installed or configured to obtain an IP address
through a DHCP server or a fixed IP address that must be in the same subnet as the router. The
default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.254 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (i.e. any
attached PC must be in the same subnet and have an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253). The best and easiest way is to configure the PC to get an IP address automatically
from the router using DHCP. If you encounter any problems accessing the router’s web interface it
may also be advisable to uninstall any kind of software firewall on your PCs, as they can cause
problems accessing the 192.168.1.254 IP address of the router. Users should make their own
decisions on how to best protect their network.
Please follow the steps below for your PC’s network environment installation. First of all, please check
your PC’s network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and Ethernet network adapter must be
installed. If not, please refer to your Windows-related or other operating system manuals.
Any TCP/IP capable workstation can be used to communicate with
or through the MX-230 M1. To configure other types of workstations,
please consult the manufacturer’s documentation.
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Network Configuration – Windows 10 (IPv4)
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Network Configuration – IPv4
Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv4)
1. Click .
2. Click
3. Then click on Network and Internet.
4. Under Related settings, select
Network and Sharing Center
5. When the Network and Sharing
Center window pops up, select and
click on Change adapter settings on
the left window panel.
6. Select the Local Area Connection,
and right click the icon to select
Properties.
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7. Select Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
8. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window,
select the Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS
Server address automatically radio
buttons. Then click OK to exit the
setting.
9. Click OK again in the Local Area
Connection Properties window to
apply the new configuration.
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Network Configuration – Windows 7/8 (IPv4)
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Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv4)
1. Go to Start. Click on Control Panel.
2. Then click on Network and Internet.
3. When the Network and Sharing
Center window pops up, select and
click on Change adapter settings on
the left window panel.
4. Select the Local Area Connection,
and right click the icon to select
Properties.
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5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
6. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window,
select the Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS
Server address automatically radio
buttons. Then click OK to exit the
setting.
7. Click OK again in the Local Area
Connection Properties window to
apply the new configuration.
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Network Configuration – Windows Vista (IPv4)
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Configuring PC in Windows Vista (IPv4)
1. Go to Start. Click on Network.
2. Then click on Network and Sharing
Center at the top bar.
3. When the Network and Sharing
Center window pops up, select and click
on Manage network connections on
the left window pane.
4. Select the Local Area Connection, and
right click the icon to select Properties.
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5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
6. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window,
select the Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS Server
address automatically radio buttons.
Then click OK to exit the setting.
7. Click OK again in the Local Area
Connection Properties window to
apply the new configuration.
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Network Configuration – IPv6
Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv6)
1. Click .
2. Click
3. Then click on Network and Internet.
4. Under Related settings, select
Network and Sharing Center
5. When the Network and Sharing
Center window pops up, select and
click on Change adapter settings on
the left window panel.
6. Select the Local Area Connection,
and right click the icon to select
Properties.
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7. Select Internet Protocol Version 6
(TCP/IPv6) then click Properties.
8. In the TCP/IPv6 properties window,
select the Obtain an IPv6 address
automatically and Obtain DNS
Server address automatically radio
buttons. Then click OK to exit the
setting.
9. Click OK again in the Local Area
Connection Properties window to
apply the new configuration.
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Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv6)
1. Go to Start. Click on Control Panel.
2. Then click on Network and Internet.
3. When the Network and Sharing
Center window pops up, select and
click on Change adapter settings on
the left window panel.
4. Select the Local Area Connection,
and right click the icon to select
Properties.
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5. Select Internet Protocol Version 6
(TCP/IPv6) then click Properties.
6. In the TCP/IPv6 properties window,
select the Obtain an IPv6 address
automatically and Obtain DNS
Server address automatically radio
buttons. Then click OK to exit the
setting.
7. Click OK again in the Local Area
Connection Properties window to
apply the new configuration.
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Configuring PC in Windows Vista (IPv6)
1. Go to Start. Click on Network.
2. Then click on Network and Sharing
Center at the top bar.
3. When the Network and Sharing
Center window pops up, select and
click on Manage network
connections on the left window
pane.
4. Select the Local Area Connection,
and right click the icon to select
Properties.
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5. Select Internet Protocol Version 6
(TCP/IPv6) then click Properties.
6. In the TCP/IPv6 properties window,
select the Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS Server
address automatically radio buttons.
Then click OK to exit the setting.
7. Click OK again in the Local Area
Connection Properties window to
apply the new configuration.
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Default Settings
Before configuring the router, you need to know the following default settings.
Web Interface: (Username and Password)
Administrator
Username: admin
Password: admin or a unique12-digit password can be found on the device label.
User
Username: user
Password: user
Device LAN IP Settings
IP Address: 192.168.1.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
DHCP Server:
DHCP server is enabled.
Start IP Address: 192.168.1.100
IP pool counts: 100
If you ever forget the username/password to login to the router, you may
press the RESET button up to 6 seconds then release it to restore the
factory default settings.
Caution: After pressing the RESET button for more than 6 seconds then
release it, to be sure you power cycle the device again.
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CHAPTER 4: DEVICE CONFIGURATION
Login to your Device
Open your web browser, enter the IP address of your router, which by default is 192.168.1.254, and
click “Go”, a user name and password window prompt appears.
The default username and password is “admin” and “admin” respectively for the Administrator.
For the User account, default username and password is “user” and “user”.
NOTE: This username / password may vary by different Internet Service Providers.
Congratulations! You have successfully logged on to your MX-230 M1
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Once you have logged on to your MX-230 M1 via your web browser, you can begin to set it up
according to your requirements. On the configuration homepage, the left navigation pane links you
directly to the setup pages, which includes:
Section
Status
Quick Start
(Wizard Setup)
Configuration
Sub-Items
Device Info
System Status
System Log
4G/LTE Status
GPS Status
Statistics
DHCP Table
ARP Table
VRRP Status
Interface Setup
- Internet
- LAN
- Loopback
Dual WAN
- General Setting
- Outbound Load Balance
- Protocol Binding
Advanced Setup
- Firewall
- Routing
- NAT
- VRRP
- Static DNS
- QoS
- Time Schedule
- Mail Alert
- Serial Port
Access Management
- Device Management
- SNMP
- Syslog
- Universal Plug & Play
- Dynamic DNS
- Access Control
- Packet Filter
- CWMP (TR-069)
- Parental Control
- BECentral Management
Maintenance
- User Management
- Certified Management
- Time Zone
- Firmware & Configuration
- System Restart
- Auto Reboot
- Diagnostic Tool
Please see the relevant sections of this manual for detailed instructions on how to configure your
MX-230 M1 device.
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Status
Device Info
It provides brief status summary of the device.
Device Information
Model Name: Name of the router for identification purpose.
Firmware Version: Software version currently loaded in the router
MAC Address: A unique number that identifies the router
Data Time: Setup correct time on the MX-230 M1 with your PC. Check on Time Zone section for
more configuration information.
System Uptime: Display how long the MX-230 M1 has been powered on.
Physical Port Status
Physical Port Status：Display available connection interfaces, WAN (3G/4G-LTE, EWAN) and LAN
(Ethernet) are supported in the MX-230 M1.
WAN
Interface: List current available WAN connections.
Protocol: Display selected WAN connection protocol
Connection: The current connection status.
IP Address: WAN port IP address.
Default Gateway: The IP address of the default gateway.
LAN
IP Address: LAN port IPv4 address.
Subnet Mask/Prefix Length: Display LAN port IP subnet mask of IPv4 and/or Prefix length of IPv6.
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DHCP Server: Display LAN DHCP status of IPv4 and IPv6.
Enable / 192.168.1.100~199: DHCPv4 server status on or off / DHCP IP range
Enable / Stateless: DHCPv6 server status on or off / DHCPv6 server Type
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System Status
Display device CPU and memory usage information
CPU
Usage: Display the amount of CPU’s processing capacity is being used in percentage (%). Higher the
% rate may result in slow Internet loading, experiencing video lags, etc. To reduce high CPU
consumption by resetting the device, power off and on, an easiest way to regain the service.
Memory
Total / Free / Cached (in Kbyte): Display the memory consumptions in kilobytes (kB).
Refresh: Click to update the information
System Log
In system log, you can check the operations status and any glitches to the router.
Refresh: Press this button to refresh the statistics.
Backup: Press to save the System log, log.cfg, to your computer / notebook.
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4G/LTE Status
It contains 4G/LTE connection information.
Status: The current status of the 3G/4G-LTE connection.
Signal Strength: The signal strength bar and dBm value indicates the current 3G/4G-LTE signal
strength. The front panel 3G/4G-LTE Signal Strength LED indicates the signal strength as well.
Network Name: The name of the LTE network that the router is connecting to.
Cell ID: The ID of base station that the device is connected to.
Card IMEI: The unique identification number that is used to identify the 3G/4G-LTE module.
Card IMSI: The international mobile subscriber identity used to uniquely identify the 3G/4G-LTE
module.
Network Mode / Band: Show the using network mode and LTE band.
Usage Allowance
Amount Used: Display the amount of mobile data used and remaining in current billing cycle.
Billing Cycle: Display the start date and number of days remaining in current billing cycle
Clean: Reset current saved mobile usage
Save: Click to save current mobile status to ROM
Refresh: Click to refresh the page.
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GPS Status
In GPS status, you can check the UTC time, position of the router.
Device Configuration
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Statistics
❖ 4G/LTE
Take 4G/LTE as an example to describe the following connection transmission information.
Traffic Statistics
Interface: List all available network interfaces in the router. You are currently checking on the physical
status of 4G/LTE interface.
Transmit Statistics
Transmit Frames of Current Connection: Display the total number of 3G/4G/LTE frames
transmitted until the latest second for the current connection.
Transmit Bytes of Current Connection: Display the total bytes transmitted till the latest second for
the current connection for the current connection.
Transmit Total Frames: Display the total number of frames transmitted till the latest second since
system is up.
Transmit Total Bytes: Display the total number of bytes transmitted until the latest second since
system is up.
Receive Statistics
Receive Frames of Current Connection: Display the number of frames received until the latest
second for the current connection.
Receive Bytes of Current Connection: Display the total bytes received till the latest second for the
current connection.
Receive Total Frames: Display the total number of frames received until the latest second since
system is up.
Receive Total Bytes: Display the total frames received till the latest second since system is up.
Receive Speed: Display the data rate receives from the mobile Internet.
Refresh: Click to manually refresh the data.
Auto Refresh: Select a time interval to refresh the data automatically or none to disable the feature.
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❖ EWAN (LAN1)
Traffic Statistics
Interface: List all available network interfaces in the router. You are currently checking on the physical
status of the EWAN (Ethernet LAN #1) port.
Transmit Statistics
Transmit Frames: Display the number of frames transmitted until the latest second.
Transmit Multicast Frames: Display the number of multicast frames transmitted until the latest
second.
Transmit Total Bytes: Display the number of bytes transmitted until the latest second.
Transmit Collision: Numbers of collisions have occurred on this port.
Transmit Error Frames: Display the number of error packets on this port.
Receive Statistics
Receive Frames: Display the number of frames received until the latest second.
Receive Multicast Frames: Display the number of multicast frames received until the latest second.
Receive Total Bytes: Display the number of bytes received until the latest second.
Receive CRC Errors: Display the number of error packets on this port.
Receive Under-size Frames: Display the number of under-size frames received until the latest
second.
Traffic Speed
Transmit Speed: Display the data rate can be transferred to the server, the Broadband Internet
Service Provider.
Receive Speed: Display the data rate receives from the Broadband Internet Service Provider.
Refresh: Click to manually refresh the data.
Auto Refresh: Select a time interval to refresh the data automatically or none to disable the feature.
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❖ Ethernet
Traffic Statistics
Interface: List all available network interfaces in the router. You are currently checking on the physical
status of the Ethernet port.
Transmit Statistics
Transmit Frames: Display the number of frames transmitted until the latest second.
Transmit Multicast Frames: Display the number of multicast frames transmitted until the latest
second.
Transmit Total Bytes: Display the number of bytes transmitted until the latest second.
Transmit Collision: Numbers of collisions have occurred on this port.
Transmit Error Frames: Display the number of error packets on this port.
Receive Statistics
Receive Frames: Display the number of frames received until the latest second.
Receive Multicast Frames: Display the number of multicast frames received until the latest second.
Receive Total Bytes: Display the number of bytes received until the latest second.
Receive CRC Errors: Display the number of error packets on this port.
Receive Under-size Frames: Display the number of under-size frames received until the latest
second.
Traffic Speed
Transmit Speed: Display the data rate can be transferred to the server, the LAN network.
Receive Speed: Display the data rate receives from the LAN network.
Refresh: Click to manually refresh the data.
Auto Refresh: Select a time interval to refresh the data automatically or none to disable the feature.
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DHCP Table
DHCP table displays the devices connected to the router with clear information.
Index #: The numeric indicator for devices using dynamic IP addresses.
Host Name: Display the hostname of the PC.
IP Address: The IP allocated to the device.
MAC Address: The MAC of the connected device.
Expire Time: The total remaining interval since the IP assignment to the PC.
ARP Table
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) table displays a mapping IP address with a PC’s MAC address.
#: The numeric table list indicator.
IP Address: It is the internal/local IP address to access to the network.
MAC Address: The MAC address of a device, e.g. PC, notebook, printer, etc., that is corresponded
with the IP address.
VRRP Status
Current Status: Display current VRRP status, Master or Backup.
Current Master: Display the IP address of the Master
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Quick Start
This is a useful and easy utility to help you to setup the router quickly and to connect to your ISP
(Internet Service Provider) with only a few steps. It will guide you step by step to setup password, time
zone, and WAN settings of your device. The Quick Start Wizard is a helpful guide for the first-time
users to the device.
For detailed instructions on configuring WAN settings, see refer to the Interface Setup section.
Click NEXT to move on to Step 1.
Step 1 – Password
Set new password of the “admin” account to access for router management. The default is “admin”.
Once changed, please use this new password next time when accessing to the router. Click NEXT to
continue.
Step 2 – Time Zone
Choose your time zone. Click NEXT to continue.
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Step 3 – ISP Connection Type
Set up your Internet connection.
3.1 Select an appropriate WAN connection protocol then click NEXT to continue.
3.2(1) If selected 4G/LTE
Input all relevant 3G/4G/LTE parameters from your cellular provider.
Click Next to continue.
3.2(2) If selected EWAN(LAN1) / Static IP or PPPoE, static IP address or PPPoE account
information provided by your ISP.
Click NEXT to continue.
Step 4 – Quick Start Completed
The Setup Wizard has completed. Click on BACK to make changes or correct mistakes. Click NEXT to
save the current settings and complete the Quick Start setups.
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Go back to the Status > Device Info to view the status.
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Device Configuration
Interface Setup
Here are the features under Interface Setup: Internet, LAN and Loopback
Internet
❖ 4G/LTE
WAN Interface: List all available WAN interfaces. (In this section, you have selected to use 4G/LTE)
Status: Choose Activated to enable the 4G/LTE connection.
Usage Allowance: Enable and click “Usage Allowance” for further setting configuration of your
4G/LTE data usage.
Usage Allowance
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Usage Allowance (Cont.)
Mode: Include Volume-based and Time-based control.
Volume-based include “only Download”, "only Upload”, and “Download and Upload” to
limit the flow.
Time-based control the flow by providing specific hours per month.
The billing period begins on: the beginning day of billing each month.
Over usage allowance action: Here are actions to perform when mobile data usage, defined in
Mode, reached to its maximum.
None: No action taken
Disconnect: Disconnect mobile connection
Email Alert: Send an e-mail alert and keep the mobile connection alive.
Email Alert and Disconnect: Disconnect mobile connection after an alert e-mail is being
sent.
Save the statistics to ROM:
Every one hour: Activate the 3G/4G-LTE statistics on data usage and this info will get
updated and saved to the internal memory (ROM) in every hour.
Once the feature is turned on, you can see the amount of data used and how many days left
before next billing cycle starts. Go to Status >> 3G/4G-LTE Status page for details.
NOTE: This statistic information will get deleted after a factory reset.
Disable: No action taken
IP Pass-through Mode: When enabled, MX-230 M1 is in bridge mode that it does not obtain a WAN
IP address; features such as routing capabilities, NAT, firewall, etc., are being disabled. The client
router that is behind the MX-230 M1 now obtains a WAN IP address. When disabled, MX-230 M1 is in
router mode that it handles a WAN IP address and all features become available.
Network Mode: There are 8 options of service standards: “Automatic”, “UMTS 3G only”, “GSM 2G
Only”, “UMTS 3G Preferred”, “GSM 2G Preferred”, “GSM and UMTS Only”, “LTE Only”, and “GSM,
UMTS, LTE”. If you are not sure which mode to use, you may select Automatic to auto detect the best
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mode for you.
PLMN Selection: Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN). Either manually enter the information or click
Scan button to scanning all closest base stations in the area.
TEL No.: The dial string to make a GPRS/3G/4G-LTE user internetworking call. It may provide by your
mobile service provider.
Dual APN *: Unit can support up to two (2) APNs. Select Single / Dual or a different LTE/3G APN.
APN (3G): If select LTE/3G with different APN, enter the APN here.
* Feature is available with specific cellular module
APN: An APN is similar to a URL on the WWW, it is what the unit makes a GPRS / UMTS call. The
service provider is able to attach anything to an APN to create a data connection, requirements for
APNs varies between different service providers. Most service providers have an internet portal which
they use to connect to a DHCP Server, thus giving you access to the internet i.e. some 3G operators
use the APN ‘internet’ for their portal. The default value is “internet”.
PDN Type: The IP type for PDN connections. Available types are IPv4, IPv6, and IPv4v6.
Authentication Protocol: Manually specify CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) or
PAP (Password Authentication Protocol). When using PAP, the password is sent unencrypted, while
CHAP encrypts the password before sending, and also allows for challenges at different periods to
ensure that an intruder has not replaced the client.
Username/Password: Enter the username and password provided by your service provider. The
username and password are case sensitive.
PIN: PIN stands for Personal Identification Number. A PIN code is a numeric value used in certain
systems as a password to gain access, and authenticate. In mobile phones a PIN code locks the SIM
card until you enter the correct code. If you enter the PIN code incorrectly into the phone 3 times in a
row, then the SIM card will be blocked and you will require a PUK code from your network/service
provider.
Connection: Default set to Always on to keep an always-on 3G/4G-LTE connection.
Keep Alive: Select Yes to keep the 4G-LTE connection always on
Keep Alive IP: Manually enter the Keep Alive IP Address to be used for ping operation to check
if the connection is still on.
Check Interval 5 x ___ Seconds: Default is set to 1 (5 seconds). Setup a timer to ping the
keep alive IP.
Default Route: Select Yes to use this interface as default route interface.
NAT: Select this option to Disabled/Enable the NAT (Network Address Translation) function. Enable
NAT to grant multiples devices in LAN to access to the Internet through a single WAN IP.
When router’s Internet configuration is finished successfully, you can go to the Status to check
connection information.
MTU: maximum Transmission Unit. The size of the largest datagram (excluding media-specific
headers) an IP attempts to send through the interface. 0 means to use default MTU size, 1500byte.
Click Save to apply settings.
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❖ EWAN (LAN 1)
Status: Select to enable/activate or disable/deactivated the service.
IPv4/IPv6
IP Version: Choose IPv4, IPv4/IPv6, IPv6 based on your environment. If you don’t know which one to
choose from, please choose IPv4/IPv6 instead.
ISP Connection Type:
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ISP: Select the encapsulation type your ISP uses.
Dynamic IP: Select this option if your ISP provides you an IP address automatically.
Static IP: Select this option to set static IP information. You will need to enter in the Connection
type, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address, provided to you by your ISP. Each IP
address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form. IP address from by four IP
octets separated by a dot (xx.xx.xx.xx). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in
this format.
PPPoE: Select this option if your ISP requires you to use a PPPoE connection.
Bridge: Select this mode if you want to use this device as an OSI Layer 2 device like a switch.
802.1q Options
802.1q: When activated, please enter a VLAN ID.
VLAN ID: It is a parameter to specify the VLAN which the frame belongs. Enter the VLAN ID
identification, tagged: 0-4095.
PPPoE (If selected PPPoE as WAN Connection Type; otherwise, skip this part)
Username: Enter the user name provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Bridge Interface for PPPoE: When “Activated”, the device will gain WAN IP from your ISP with the
PPPoE account. But if your PC is connected to the router working as a DHCP client, in this mode, the
device acts as a NAT router; while if you dial up with the account within your PC, the device will then
work as a bridge forwarding the PPPoE information to the PPPoE server and send the response to
your PC, thus your PC gets a WAN IP working in the internet.
Connection Setting
Connection:
Always On: Click on Always On to establish a PPPoE session during start up and to
automatically re-establish the PPPoE session when disconnected by the ISP.
Connect Manually: Select Connect Manually when you don't want the connection up all the
time.
TCP MSS Option: Enter the maximum size of the data that TCP can send in a segment. Maximum
Segment Size (MSS).
IP Options
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IP Common Options
Default Route: Select Yes to use this interface as default route interface.
TCP MTU Option: Enter the maximum packet that can be transmitted. Default MTU 0 means it is set
to 1492 bytes.
IPv4 Options
Get IP Address: Choose Static or Dynamic
Static IP Address: If Static is selected in the above field, please enter the specific IP address you get
from ISP and the following IP subnet mask and gateway address.
IP Subnet Mask: The default is 0.0.0.0. User can change it to other such as 255.255.255.0.Type the
subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).
Gateway: Enter the specific gateway IP address you get from ISP.
NAT: Enable to allow MX-230 M1 to assign private network IPs to all devices in the network for get
Internet access.
Dynamic Route:
RIP Version: (Routing Information protocol) Select this option to specify the RIP version,
including RIP-1, RIP-2.
RIP Direction: Select this option to specify the RIP direction.
- None is for disabling the RIP function.
- Both means the router will periodically send routing information and accept routing
information then incorporate into routing table.
- IN only means the router will only accept but will not send RIP packet.
- OUT only means the router will only send but will not accept RIP packet.
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IGMP Proxy: IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish
membership in a Multicast group. Choose whether enable IGMP proxy.
IPv6 options (only when choose IPv4/IPv6 or just IPv6 in IP version field above):
IPv6 Address: Type the WAN IPv6 address from your ISP.
Obtain IPv6 DNS: Choose if you want to obtain DNS automatically.
Primary/Secondary: if you choose Disable in the Obtain IPv6 DNS field, please type the exactly
primary and secondary DNS.
MLD Proxy: MLD (Multicast Listener Discovery Protocol) is to IPv6 just as IGMP to IPv4. It is a
Multicast Management protocol for IPv6 multicast packets.
When router’s Internet configuration is finished successfully, you can go to status to get the connection
information.
Click Save to apply settings.
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LAN
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are
attached and is limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building.
IPv4 Parameters
IP Address: Enter the IP address of Router in dotted decimal notation, for example, 192.168.1.254
(factory default).
IP Subnet Mask: The default is 255.255.255.0. User can change it to other such as 255.255.255.128.
Alias IP Address: This is for local networks virtual IP interface. Specify an IP address on this virtual
interface.
Alias IP Subnet Mask: Specify a subnet mask on this virtual interface.
IGMP Snooping: Select Activated to enable IGMP Snooping function. Without the IGMP snooping,
multicast traffic is treated in the same manner as broadcast traffic to be forwarded to all ports. With
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IGMP snooping, multicast traffic of a group is only forwarded to ports that have members of that group.
Dynamic Route: Select the RIP version from RIP1 or RIP2.
DHCPv4 Server
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration
at start-up from a server.
DHCPv4 Server: If set to Enabled, your MX-230 M1 can assign IP addresses, default gateway and
DNS servers to the DHCP client.
If set to Disabled, the DHCP server will be disabled.
If set to Relay, the MX-230 M1 acts as a surrogate DHCP server and relays DHCP requests
and responses between the remote server and the clients. Enter the IP address of the actual,
remote DHCP server in the Remote DHCP Server field in this case.
When DHCP is used, the following items need to be set.
Start IP: This field specifies the first of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool.
IP Pool Count: This field specifies the count of the IP address pool.
Lease Time: The current lease time of client.
Physical Ports: Select to determine if the DHCPv4 server is applicable to the specific port or ports. By
default, all ports can obtain local IP from the DHCPv4 server.
DNS Relay:
Select Automatic detection or
Manually specific Primary and Secondary DNS IP addresses
Primary / Secondary DNS Server: Enter the IP addresses of the DNS servers. The DNS
servers are passed to the DHCP clients along with the IP address and the subnet mask.
Option 66: Set the IP or hostname of the TFTP server for devices, like IPTV Set Box, to get
configuration settings from the TFTP server.
Option 160: Set the IP or hostname of the TFTP server for devices, like IPTV Set Box, to get
configuration settings from the TFTP server. (The option 160 is an extended feature in DHCP option,
similar to option 66, but using http or https protocols.)
Fixed Host
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In this field, users can map the specific IP (must in the DHCP IP pool) for some specific MAC, and this
information can be listed in the following table.
IP Address: Enter the specific IP. For example: 192.168.1.110.
MAC Address: Enter the responding MAC. For example: 00:0A:F7:45:6D:ED
When added, you can see the ones listed as showed below:
IPv6 Parameters
The IPv6 address composes of two parts, thus, the prefix and the interface ID.
Interface Address / Prefix Length: Enter a static LAN IPv6 address. If you are not sure what to do
with this field, please leave it empty as if contains false information it could result in LAN devices not
being able to access other IPv6 device. Router will take the same WAN’s prefix to LAN side if the field
is empty.
DHCPv6 Server
There are two methods to dynamically configure IPv6 address on hosts, Stateless and Stateful.
Stateless auto-configuration requires no manual configuration of hosts, minimal (if any)
configuration of routers, and no additional servers. The stateless mechanism allows a host to generate
its own addresses using a combination of locally available information (MAC address) and information
(prefix) advertised by routers. Routers advertise prefixes that identify the subnet(s) associated with a
link, while hosts generate an "interface identifier" that uniquely identifies an interface on a subnet. An
address is formed by combining the two. When using stateless configuration, you needn’t configure
anything on the client.
Stateful configuration, for example using DHCPv6 (which resembles its counterpart DHCP in IPv4.)
In the stateful auto configuration model, hosts obtain interface addresses and/or configuration
information and parameters from a DHCPv6 server. The Server maintains a database that keeps track
of which addresses have been assigned to which hosts.
DHCPv6 Server: Check whether to enable DHCPv6 server.
DHCPv6 Server Type: Select Stateless or Stateful. When DHCPv6 is enabled, this parameter is
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available.
Stateless: If selected, the PCs in LAN are configured through RA mode, thus, the PCs in LAN
are configured through RA mode, to obtain the prefix message and generate an address using
a combination of locally available information (MAC address) and information (prefix)
advertised by routers, but they can obtain such information like DNS from DHCPv6 Server.
Stateful: If selected, the PCs in LAN will be configured like in IPv4 mode, thus obtain addresses
and DNS information from DHCPv6 server.
Start interface ID: enter the start interface ID. The IPv6 address composed of two parts, thus, the
prefix and the interface ID. Interface is like the Host ID compared to IPv4.
End interface ID: enter the end interface ID.
Leased Time (seconds): the leased time, similar to leased time in DHCPv4, is a time limit assigned to
clients, when expires, the assigned ID will be recycled and reassigned.
Router Advertisement: Check to Enable or Disable the Issue Router Advertisement feature. This
feature is to send Router Advertisement messages periodically which would multicast the IPv6 Prefix
information (similar to v4 network number 192.168.1.0) to all LAN devices if the field is enabled. We
suggest enabling this field.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Loopback
Loopback interface is a widely known virtual interface, not the physical interface, on router and is
highly robust and always up. The loopback interface has its own IP and subnet mask, often used for
router management as Telnet management IP and involved in BGP as BGP Update-Source and OSPF
as Router ID.
IP Address: Enter a dedicated IP address for the loopback interface.
IP Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the loopback interface.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Dual WAN
Dual WAN, is a feature to have two independent Internet connection connected concurrently, offers a
reliable Internet connectivity and maximize bandwidth utilization for critical applications delivery.
General Setting
Mode: Select a mode then click Save to proceed.
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❖ Failover & Failback
Auto failover/failback ensures always-online network connectivity. When primary WAN link (WAN1)
fails, all traffic will switch over to the backup WAN (WAN2) seamlessly.
Again, when the primary link is restored, traffic will be handled over from WAN2 to WAN1.
WAN Port Service Detection Policy
WAN1 (Primary): Choose a desired WAN as the primary WAN Link from the list.
WAN2 (Backup): Choose a desired WAN as the backup WAN Link from the list.
Keep Backup Interface Connected: Select the following option whether to keep the backup WAN
(WAN2) interface connected to the Internet.
Disable: Inactivate this feature.
Always: Keep the backup WAN (WAN2) interface always connected to the Internet
By Signal Strength: Enable and initiate automatic backup WAN to connect to the Internet at
all time until the RSRP / RSSI of primary WAN is greater than the Minimum RSRP / RSSI.
◼ Minimum RSRP / RSSI: Set a minimum requirement for RSRP and RSSI for the primary
WAN. Value range from -111 ~ -5. 0 means don’t care/no need to check this value.
NOTE: Both the RSRP and RSSI cannot be 0 at the same time.
Connectivity Decision & Probe Cycle: Set a number of times and time in seconds to determine
when to switch to the backup link (WAN2) when primary link (WAN1) fails and vice versa.
Example, Auto failover takes place after straight 3 consecutive failures in every 30 seconds meaning
all traffic will hand over to backup link (WAN2) after primary link fails to response in total of 90 seconds,
30 seconds for 3 consecutive failures.
Note: Failover and Failback follow the same Connectivity Decision & Probe Cycle rule to failover from WAN1 to WAN2
or fallback from WAN2 to WAN1.
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Failover/Fallback Rule Decisions:
1. Probe by Ping: Enable Ping to the gateway or an IP address
Gateway: Internal system will wait for responses to the pings from the gateway of the WAN.
Host: Internal system will wait for responses to the pings from a fixed IP address.
2. Probe by Signal Strength: Enable to measure the LTE signal strength
Minimum RSRP / RSSI: Set a minimum requirement for RSRP and RSSI for initiating
automatic WAN failback or failover procedures.
The valid range is from -111 ~ -5. 0 means don’t care/no need to check this value.
NOTE: Both the RSRP and RSSI cannot be 0 at the same time.
Click Save to apply settings.
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❖ Load Balance
Load balance aggregates the bandwidth of the two WAN links to optimize traffic distribution.
When the primary Internet (WAN1) goes down, all traffic will be redirected to the backup (WAN2) to
ensure service continuity.
WAN Port Service Detection Policy
WAN1 (Primary): Choose a desired WAN as the primary WAN Link from the list.
WAN2 (Backup): Choose a desired WAN as the backup WAN Link from the list.
Service Detection: Enable to detect WAN connectivity automatically.
Connectivity Decision & Probe Cycle: Set a number of times and time in seconds to determine
when to turn-off the Load Balancing service.
Example, Disable Load Balance after straight 3 consecutive failures in every 30 seconds meaning all
traffic will hand over to backup link (WAN2) after primary link fails to response in total of 90 seconds,
30 seconds for 3 consecutive failures.
Deactivate Load Balance Decision:
Probe Ping on WAN 1 / WAN2: Enable Ping to the gateway or an IP address
Gateway: Internal system will wait for responses to the pings from the gateway of the WAN.
Host: Internal system will wait for responses to the pings from a fixed IP address.
Click Save to apply settings
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Outbound Load Balance
The connections are distributed over WAN1 and WAN2 so that it can utilize bandwidth of both WAN
ports. With Outbound load balance, traffic may be routed to a faster link when one of the WAN links is
slower or congested so that user gains better throughput and less delay.
User can distribute outbound traffic based on Session Mechanism or IP Hash Mechanism.
Base on Session Mechanism:
Balance by Session (Round Robin): Automatically assign requests/traffics to each WAN interface
based on real-time WAN traffic-handling capacity.
OR
Balance by Session weight: Manually Balance session traffic based on a weight ratio.
Example: Session weight by 3:1 meaning forward 3 requests to WAN1 and 1 request to WAN2.
Base on IP Hash Mechanism:
Balance by weight: Use an IP hash to balance traffic based on a ratio. It is to guarantee requests
from the same IP address get forward to the same WAN interface.
Click Save to apply settings
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Protocol Binding
Protocol Binding lets you direct specific traffic to go out from a specific WAN port. Policies determine
how specific types of internet traffic are routed, for example, traffic from a specific IP address is
granted access to only one WAN port rather than using both of the WAN ports as with load balancing.
Rule Index: The numeric rule indicator. The maximum entry is up to 16.
Active: Click YES to activate the rule
Bind Interface: The dedicated WAN interface that guarantees to handle this traffic request.
Source IP Address: Enter the local network, known as source, IP address of the origin of a
traffic/packet. 0.0.0.0 means any IP address in the network.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet of the source network.
Port Number: Enter the port number which defines the application.
Destination IP Address: Enter the destination / remote WAN IP address where the traffic/packet is
going to. Enter 0.0.0.0 if no need to route to a specific IP address
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet of the designation network.
Port Number: Enter the port number which defines the application.
DSCP: The DSCP value. Value Range from 0~64; 64 means any value/unspecified
Protocol: Select a protocol, TCP, UDP, ICMP, to use for this traffic.
Click Save to apply settings
Example:
All traffics from IP 192.168.1.100/255.255.255.0 with port 8080 will go through WAN1 interface.
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The only time it would go through WAN2 interface is when WAN1 has no Internet connection.
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Advanced Setup
Advanced configuration features provide advanced features, including Firewall, Routing, NAT, VRRP,
Static DNS, QoS, Time Schedule, Mail Alert and Serial Port for advanced users.
Firewall
Your router includes a firewall for helping to prevent attacks from hackers. In addition to this, when
using NAT (Network Address Translation) the router acts as a “natural” Internet firewall, since all PCs
on your LAN use private IP addresses that cannot be directly accessed from the Internet.
Firewall: To automatically detect and block Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, such as Ping of Death,
SYN Flood, Port Scan and Land Attack.
Enabled: Activate your firewall function.
Disabled: Deactivate the firewall function.
SPI: If you enabled SPI, all traffics initiated from WAN would be blocked, including DMZ, Virtual Server,
and ACL WAN side.
Enabled: Activate your SPI function.
Disabled: Deactivate the SPI function.
Click Save to apply settings
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Routing
This is static route feature. You are equipped with the capability to control the routing of all the traffic
across your network. With each routing rule created, user can specifically assign the destination
where the traffic will be routed to.
Index #: The numeric route indicator.
Destination IP Address: IP address of the destination network
Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of destination network.
Gateway IP Address: IP address of the gateway or existing interface that this route uses.
Metric: It represents the cost of transmission for routing purposes. The number need not be precise,
but it must be between 1 and 15.
Interface: Media/channel selected to append the route.
Edit: Edit the route; this icon is not shown for system default route.
Drop: Drop the route; this icon is not shown for system default route.
Add Route
Destination IP Address: This is the destination subnet IP address.
Destination Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of destination network.
Gateway IP Address or Interface: This is the gateway IP address or existing interface to which
packets are to be forwarded.
Metric: It represents the cost of transmission for routing purposes. The number need not be precise,
but it must be between 1 and 15.
Click Save to add this route.
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NAT
The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature transforms a private IP into a public IP, allowing
multiple users to access the internet through a single IP account, sharing the single IP address. NAT
break the originally envisioned model of IP end-to-end connectivity across the internet so NAT can
cause problems where IPSec/ PPTP encryption is applied or some application layer protocols such as
SIP phones are located behind a NAT. And NAT makes it difficult for systems behind a NAT to accept
incoming communications.
NAT Status: Enabled. (Disabled if WAN connection is in BRIDGE mode)
ALG
VPN Passthrough: VPN pass-through is a feature of routers which allows VPN client on a private
network to establish outbound VPNs unhindered.
SIP ALG: Enable the SIP ALG when SIP phone needs ALG to pass through the NAT. Disable the SIP
ALG when SIP phone includes NAT-Traversal algorithm.
DMZ / Virtual Server
Interface: Select a WAN interface connection to allow external access to your internal network.
Service Index: Associated to EWAN interface marking each EWAN service (0-7), to select which
EWAN service the DMZ and Virtual server are applied to.
Click DMZ or Virtual Server to move on to set the DMZ or Virtual Server
parameters, which are represented in the following scenario.
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DMZ
NOTE: This feature disables automatically if WAN connection is in BRIDGE mode or NAT is
being turned OFF.
The DMZ Host is a local computer which has all UDP and TCP ports exposed to the Internet. When
setting an internal IP address as the DMZ Host, all incoming packets will be forwarded to this local
host device. Packet filter or virtual server entries will take priority over forwarding internet packets to
the DMZ host.
DMZ for (via a WAN Interface): Allows outside network to connect in and communicate with internal
LAN devices via a specific WAN interface.
DMZ:
Enabled: Activate the DMZ function.
Disabled: Deactivate the DMZ function.
DMZ Host IP Address: Give a static IP address to the DMZ Host when Enabled radio button is
checked. Be aware that this IP will be exposed to the WAN/Internet.
Click Save to apply settings
Except Ports
Except Ports: Bypass UDP or/and TCP ports, in the list, being forwarded to the DMZ host.
Port: Enter port to be monitored.
Protocol: Enter the protocol to be monitored.
Description: Enter a description to this rule.
Example: Skip port 80 (UDP/TCP) in the list. All Incoming request to access to port 80 (Web GUI) will
be forwarded to the embedded HTTP server of MX-230 M1 instead of the DMZ host.
Click Add to add an entry to the Except Listing.
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Virtual Server
NOTE: This feature disables automatically if WAN connection is in BRIDGE mode or NAT is
being turned OFF.
Virtual Server is also known as Port Forwarding that allows MX-230 M1 to direct incoming traffic to a
specific device in the network.
Configure a virtual rule in MX-230 M1 for remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP
services via the public (WAN) IP address that can be automatically redirected to local servers in the
LAN network. Depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the device redirects the
external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.
Virtual Server for: Indicate the related WAN interface to allow outside network to communicate with
the internal LAN device.
Protocol: Choose the application protocol.
Start / End Port Number: Enter a port or port range you want to forward.
(Example: Start / End: 1000 or Start: 1000, End: 2000).
The starting port must be greater than zero (0). The end port must be greater than or equal to the start
port.
Local IP Address: Enter the server IP address in the network to receive the traffic/packets.
Start / End Port Number (Local): Enter the start / end port number of the local application (service).
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Examples of well-known and registered port numbers are shown below. For further information,
please see IANA’s website at http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers
Well-known and Registered Ports
Port Number
Protocol
Description
21
TCP
FTP Control
22
TCP & UDP
SSH Remote Login Protocol
23
TCP
Telnet
25
TCP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
53
TCP & UDP
DNS (Domain Name Server)
69
UDP
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
80
TCP
World Wide Web HTTP
110
TCP
POP3 (Post Office Protocol Version 3)
443
TCP & UDP
HTTPS
1503
TCP
T.120
1720
TCP
H.323
7070
UDP
RealAudio
Using port forwarding does have security implications, as outside users will
be able to connect to PCs on your network. For this reason you are advised
to use specific Virtual Server entries just for the ports your application
requires, instead of using DMZ. As doing so will result in all connections from
the WAN attempt to access to your public IP of the DMZ PC specified.
If you have disabled the NAT option in the WAN-ISP section, the Virtual
Server function will hence be invalid.
If the DHCP server option is enabled, you have to be very careful in
assigning the IP addresses of the virtual servers in order to avoid conflicts.
The easiest way of configuring Virtual Servers is to manually assign static IP
address to each virtual server PC, with an address that does not fall into the
range of IP addresses that are to be issued by the DHCP server. You can
configure the virtual server IP address manually, but it must still be in the
same subnet as the router.
Attention
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Example: How to setup Port Forwarding for port 21 (FTP server)
If you have a FTP server in your LAN network and want others to access it through WAN.
Step 1: Assign a static IP to your local computer that is hosting the FTP server.
Step 2: Login to the Gateway and go to Configuration / Advanced Setup / NAT / Virtual Server.
FTP server uses TCP protocol with port 21.
Enter ”21” to Start and End Port Number. The MX-230 M1 will accept port 21 requests from WAN side.
Enter the static IP assigned to the local PC that is hosting the FTP server. Ex: 192.168.1.102
Enter "21” to Local Start and End Port number. The MX-230 M1 will forward port 21 request from WAN
to the specific LAN PC (Example: 192.168.1.102) in the network.
Step 3: Click Save to save settings.
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VRRP
VRRP is designed to eliminate the single point of failure inherent in the static default routed
environment. VRRP specifies an election protocol that dynamically assigns responsibility for a virtual
router to one of the VRRP routers in a LAN. The VRRP router controlling the IP address associated
with a virtual router is called the Master, and forwards packets sent to these IP addresses. The
election process provides dynamic fail-over in the forwarding responsibility should the Master become
unavailable. Any of the virtual router's IP addresses in a LAN can then be used as the default first hop
router by end-hosts. The advantage gained from using VRRP is a higher availability default path
without requiring configuration of dynamic routing or router discovery protocols on every end-host.
VRRP: Click to activate the feature.
VRID: Virtual Router Identifier. Configured item in the range 1-255 (decimal). A master or backup
router running the VRRP protocol may participate in one VRID instance.
Priority: Specifies the sending VRRP router's priority for the virtual router. Higher values equal higher
priority. The priority value for the VRRP router that owns the IP address associated with the virtual
router MUST be 255. VRRP routers backing up a virtual router MUST use priority values between 1
and 254. The default priority value for VRRP routers backing up a virtual router is 100. The priority
value zero (0) has special meaning indicating that the current Master has stopped participating in
VRRP. This is used to trigger Backup routers to quickly transition to Master without having to wait for
the current Master to timeout.
Preempt Mode: When preempt mode is activated, a backup router always takes over the
responsibility of the master router. When deactivated, the lower priority backup is left in the master
state.
VRIP: An IP address which is associated with the virtual router.
Advertisement period: Indicates the time interval in seconds between advertisements. Default in 1
second.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Static DNS
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system built on a distributed database for
computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network associates
various information with domain names assigned to each of the participating entities. Most importantly,
it translates domain names meaningful to humans into the numerical identifiers associated with
networking equipment for the purpose of locating and addressing these devices worldwide.
An often-used analogy to explain the Domain Name System is that it serves as the phone book for the
Internet by translating human-friendly computer hostnames into IP addresses. For example, the
domain name www.example.com can be translated into the addresses 192.0.32.10 (IPv4).
IP Address: The IP address you are going to give a specific domain name.
Domain Name: The friendly domain name for the IP address.
Click Save to apply settings.
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QoS
QoS helps you control the upload traffic of each application from LAN (Ethernet and/or Wireless) to
WAN (Internet).
It facilitates you the features to control the quality of throughput for each application. This is useful
when there on certain types of data you want giver higher priority to, such as voice data packets given
higher priority than web data packets.
SW QoS: Select Activate to enable the QoS
LAN to WAN (Bandwidth): You want to control the traffic from local network to the outside
(Upstream). You can assign the priority for the application or you can limit the rate of the application.
Eg: you have a FTP server inside the local network, and you want to have a limited control by the QoS
policy and so you need to add a policy with LAN to WAN direction setting.
WAN to LAN (Bandwidth): Control traffic from WAN to LAN (Downstream).
Click Bandwidth Save to save settings.
Rule Index: Index marking for each rule up to maximum of 16.
WAN Interface: Select a WAN interface connection to allow external access to your internal
network.
Application: Assign a name that identifies the new QoS application rule. Select from the list
box for quick setup.
Direction: Shows the direction mode of the QoS application
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Protocol: Select a protocol from the drop down list
DSCP Marking: Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), it is the first 6 bits in the ToS byte.
DSCP Marking allows users to classify the traffic of the application to be executed according to
the DSCP value.
Rate Type: Choose Limited (Maximum) or Guaranteed (Minimum) to specify the date rate is allowed
for this policy.
Rate: Specify the date rate in Kbps.
Priority: Set the priority given to each policy/application. Specify the priority for the use of
bandwidth. You can specify which application can have higher priority to acquire the bandwidth.
Its default setting is set to High. You may adjust this setting to fit your policy / application.
Internal IP Address: The IP address values for Local LAN devices you want to give control.
Internal Port: The Port number on the LAN side, it is used to identify an application.
External IP Address: The IP address on remote / WAN side.
External Port: The Port number on the remote / WAN side.
Click Save to apply settings.
To Remove a Policy: Simply select the Index then hit the Delete button to remove from the list.
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Time Schedule
The Time Schedule supports up to 16 timeslots which helps you to manage your Internet connection.
In each time profile, you may schedule specific day(s) i.e. Monday through Sunday to restrict or
allowing the usage of the Internet by users or applications.
This Time Schedule correlates closely with router’s time, since router does not have a real time clock
on board; it uses the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to get the current time from an SNTP
server from the Internet.
Time Index: The rule indicator (0-15) for identifying each timeslot.
Name: User-defined identification for each time period.
Day of Week: Mon. to Sun. Specify the time interval for each timeslot from “Day of Week”.
Start Time: The starting point of the interval for the timeslot, anytime in 00:00 – 24:00.
End Time: The ending point of the interval for the timeslot, anytime in 00:00 – 24:00.
Click Save to apply your settings.
Example, you can add a timeslot named “TimeSlot1” which features a period from 9:00 of Monday to
18:00 of Tuesday.
Another TimeSlot2 spanning from 09:00 to 18:00 of Wednesday
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Mail Alert
Mail alert is designed to keep system administrator or other relevant personnel alerted of any
unexpected events that might have occurred to the network computers or server for monitoring
efficiency. With this alert system, appropriate solutions may be tackled to fix problems that may have
arisen so that the server can be properly maintained.
Server Information
SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server that you would like to use for sending emails.
Username: Enter the username of your email account to be used by the SMTP server.
Password: Enter the password of your email account.
Sender’s Email: Enter your email address.
SSL/TLS: Check to whether to enable SSL encryption feature.
Port: the port, default is 25.
Account Test: Click the button to test the connectivity and feasibility to your sender’s e-mail.
WAN IP Change Alert
Recipient’s Email (WAN IP Change Alert): Enter a valid e-mail address to receive an alert message
when WAN IP change has been detected.
Recipient’s Email (3G/4G-LTE Usage Allowance): Enter a valid e-mail address to receive an alert
message when the 3G or 4G/LTE over Usage Allowance occurs.
Click Apply button to save settings
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Serial (RS-232 Console Port)
Here is the Serial RS-232 console configuration to connect with any existing industrial machine.
General Settings
Baud Rate: Specify the desire baud rate (speed) run on this serial port
Data Bits: Specify the number of data bits contained in a frame
Parity: A simple form of error detection in a frame
Stop Bits: Specify the stop bits of a frame
Application
Mode: Select one of the mode from the list, Disable / Modbus/TCP / UDP Server / UDP Client / TCP
Server / TCP Client / Telnet Server / SSH Server.
Disable: Disable the serial port, RS-232.
Modbus/TCP: Modbus is a master/slave communication uses IP over Ethernet to carry data
between devices/machines
◼ Port: Generally uses port 502, master and slave must use the same port. Specify port
other than port 502 if desired.
◼ Response Timeout (ms): Specify a response time-out in milliseconds. After the
response timeout expires, default is in 3000ms (3 seconds), data transactions will get
aborted.
Here are the possible causes for a timeout to occur:
• Serial connection errors between the MX-230 M1 and the serial device
• Hardware issue with the Serial device
• Serial device response time is longer than the specified Response Timeout value.
Increase the time-out value to see if it helps
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UDP Server:
◼ Port: Default used 782 (tcp/udp) port for UDP Server. Specify a tcp/udp port other than
port 782 if needed.
UDP Client:
◼ Port: Default used 782 (tcp/udp) port for UDP Client. Specify a tcp/udp port other than port
782 if needed.
◼ Remote Host Name / IP: Enter either remote server’s name or IP address.
TCP Server:
◼ Port: Default used 782(tcp/udp) for TCP Server. Specify a tcp/udp port other than port 782
if needed.
◼ Empty Serial Buffer When TCP Connection is Established: When TCP link connection
is established, serial buffer will get deleted. Enable to empty the buffer after TCP
connection is up.
◼ Data packet Delimiter: A way to keep packets in tract.
⚫ Inter-character Time Gap: Default time is in 1000ms. After time has reached, serial
data will be transmitted. Time range from 1 – 30000ms.
⚫ Character Delimiter: Default characters are 0x0d0a. Serial data will get transmitted
when seeing the specified character(s), in this case, 0x0d0a. Valid characters “0x” +
Hex code
◼ TCP Idle Timeout (Seconds): Default time is in 60 seconds. Specify an idle time-out in
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seconds. After the timeout expires, meaning no data transmission within the defined time,
serial connection will get aborted. Time range from 10 – 180 seconds
TCP Client:
◼ Remote Host Name / IP: Enter either TCP server’s name or IP address.
◼ Port: Default used 782(tcp/udp) for TCP Client. Specify a tcp/udp port other than port 782
if needed.
◼ Empty Serial Buffer When TCP Connection is Established: When TCP link connection
is established, serial buffer will get deleted. Enable to empty the buffer after TCP
connection is up.
◼ Data packet Delimiter: A way to keep packets in tract.
⚫ Inter-character Time Gap: Default time is in 1000ms. After time has reached, serial
data will be transmitted. Time range from 1 – 30000ms.
⚫ Character Delimiter: Default characters are 0x0d0a. Serial data will get transmitted
when seeing the specified character(s), in this case, 0x0d0a. Valid characters “0x” +
Hex code.
◼ TCP Idle Timeout (Seconds): Default time is in 60 seconds. Specify an idle time-out in
seconds. After the timeout expires, meaning no data transmission within the defined time,
serial connection will get aborted. Time range from 10 – 180 seconds.
Telnet Server:
◼ Port: Default used 782(tcp/udp) for Telnet Server. Specify a tcp/udp port other than port
782 if needed. Port 23 is being reserved, don’t use this port.
Note: MX-230 M1 uses port 23 as default port the embedded Telnet server.
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SSH Server:
◼ Port: Default use 782(tcp/udp), for SSH Server. Specify a tcp/udp port other than port 782
if needed. Port 22 is being reserved, don’t use this port.
Note: MX-230 M1 uses port 22 as default port the embedded SSH server.
Click Save to apply settings
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Access Management
Device Management
Device Host Name
Host Name: Enter the host name of the router. Default is home.gateway
Embedded Web Server
HTTP Port: It is the embedded web server (Web GUI) accessing port, default is 80. It can be changed
other port other than port 80, e.g. port 8080.
HTTPS Port: Similar to HTTP which is an unencrypted communication using port 80. HTTPS is
encrypted by SSL using port 443 instead.
HTTPS Server Certificate Index: HTTPS known as HTTP-over-SSL tunnel protocol. Select a
certificate to identify the system web server. When accessing to the web server (Web GUI), the
browser will issue a warning page.
To import certificates, go to Maintenance >> Certificate Management to upload files. Otherwise,
select Default certificate and CA.
Click Save to apply settings.
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SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol used for exchanging management
information between network devices. The MX-230 M1 serves as a SNMP agent that allows a
manager station to manage and monitor the router through the network.
SNMP: Activate to enable SNMP.
Get Community: Type the Get Community, which is the password for the incoming Get-and-GetNext
requests from the management station.
Set Community: Type the Set Community, which is the password for incoming Set requests from the
management station.
Trap Manager IP: Enter the IP of the server receiving the trap message (when some exception occurs)
sent by this SNMP agent.
System Name / Location / Contact: String descriptions of the SNMP agent.
SNMPv3
SNMPv3: Enable to activate the SNMPv3.
User Name: Enter the name allowed to access the SNMP agent.
Access Permissions: Set the access permissions for the user; RO--read only and RW--read and
writer.
Authentication Protocol: Select the authentication protocol, MD5 and SHA. SNMP agent can
communicate with the manager station through authentication and encryption to secure the message
exchange. Set the authentication and encryption information here and below.
Authentication Key: Set the authentication key, 8-31 characters.
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Privacy Protocol: Select the privacy mode, DES and AES.
Privacy Key: Set the privacy key, 8-31 characters.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Syslog
Use the Syslog to collect system event information to a remote log server.
Remote System Log: Select Activated to enable this feature
Server IP Address: Assign the remote log server IP address.
Server UDP Port: Assign the remote log server port, 514 is commonly used.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Universal Plug & Play
UPnP offers peer-to-peer network connectivity for PCs and other network devices, along with control
and data transfer between devices. UPnP offers many advantages for users running NAT routers
through UPnP NAT Traversal, and on supported systems makes tasks such as port forwarding much
easier by letting the application control the required settings, removing the need for the user to control
advanced configuration of their device.
Both the user’s Operating System and the relevant application must support UPnP in addition to the
router.
UPnP: Select this checkbox to activate UPnP. Be aware that anyone could use an UPnP application
to open the web configuration’s login screen without entering the MX-230 M1's IP address
Auto-configured: Select this check box to allow UPnP-enabled applications to automatically
configure the MX-230 M1 so that they can communicate through the MX-230 M1, for example by
using NAT traversal, UPnP applications automatically reserve a NAT forwarding port in order to
communicate with another UPnP enabled device; this eliminates the need to manually configure port
forwarding for the UPnP enabled application.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
The Dynamic DNS function allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname, allowing
users whose ISP does not assign them a static IP address to use a domain name. This is especially
useful for hosting servers via your internet connection, so that anyone wishing to connect to you may
use your domain name, rather than having to use your dynamic IP address, which changes from time
to time. This dynamic IP address is the WAN IP address of the router, which is assigned to you by your
ISP.
Here users can register different WAN interfaces with different DNS Providers.
If you do not have a DDNS account, please choose a DDNS Service Provider from the list then go to
their website to create an account first.
Dynamic DNS: Select this check box to activate Dynamic DNS.
Service Provider: Select from drop-down menu for the appropriate service provider, for example:
www.dyndns.org.
My Host Name: Type the domain name assigned to your MX-230 M1 by your Dynamic DNS provider.
Username / Password: Enter the user name and password of the account you created with this
service provider.
Wildcard support: Select this check box to enable DYNDNS Wildcard.
Period: Set the time period on how often the MX-230 M1 will update the DDNS server with your
current external IP address.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Example: How to register a DDNS account
If you do not have an account with Dynamic DNS, please go to www.dyndns.org to register an account
first.
User test1 register a Dynamic Domain Names in DDNS provider http://www.dyndns.org/ .
DDNS: www.hometest.com using username/password test/test
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Access Control
Access Control Listing allows you to determine which services/protocols can access the MX-230 M1
interface from which computers. It is a management tool aimed to allow IPs (set in secure IP address)
to access specified embedded applications (Web, etc., user can set) through some specified interface
(LAN, WAN or both). User can have an elaborate understanding in the examples below.
The maximum number of entry is 16.
Access Control: Select whether to make Access Control function available.
Rule Index: The numeric rule indicator.
Active: Yes to activate the rule.
Secure IP Address: The default 0.0.0.0 allows any client to use this service to manage the MX-230
M1. Type an IP address range to restrict access to the client(s) without a matching IP address.
Application: Choose a service that you want to all access to all the secure IP clients. The drop-down
menu lists all the common used applications.
Interface: Select the access interface. Choices are LAN, WAN and Both.
Click Save to apply settings.
By default, the “Access Control” has two default rules.
Default Rule 1: (Index 1), a rule to allow only clients from LAN to have access to all embedded
applications (Web, FTP, etc.). Under this situation, clients from WAN cannot access the router even
from Ping.
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Default Rule 2: (Index 2), an ACL rule to open Ping to WAN side.
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Packet Filter
You can filter the packages by MAC address, IP address, Protocol, Port number and Application or
URL.
❖ Filter Type - IP & MAC Filter
IP & MAC Filter Editing
Rule Index: The numeric rule indicator.
Individual Active: Yes to enable the rule.
Action: This is how to deal with the packets matching the rule. Allow please select White List or block
selecting Black List.
Interface: Select to determine which interface the rule will be applied to.
Direction: Select to determine whether the rule applies to outgoing packets, incoming packets or
packets of both directions.
Type: Choose type of field you want to specify to monitor. Select “IPv4” for IPv4 address, port number
and protocol. Select “IPv6” for IPv6 address, port number and protocol. Select “MAC” for MAC address
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IPv4 (Cont.)
Source IP Address: The source IP address of packets to be monitored. 0.0.0.0 means “Don’t
care”.
Source Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the source network.
Source Port Number: The source port number of packets to be monitored. 0 means “Don’t
care”.
Destination IP Address: The destination IP address of packets to be monitored. 0.0.0.0
means “Don’t care”.
Destination Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the destination network.
Destination Port Number: This is the Port that defines the application. (E.g. HTTP is port 80.)
DSCP: DSCP: Differentiated Services Code Point, it is recommended that this option be
configured by an advanced user or keep 0. (0 means Don’t care.)
Protocol: Specify the packet type (TCP, UDP, ICMP, and ICMPv6) that the rule applies to.
IPv6
Source IP (IPv6) Address/ Prefix: The source IP address or range of packets to be monitored.
Source Port Number: The source port number of packets to be monitored.
Destination IP (IPv6) Address/ Prefix: The destination subnet IP address.
Destination Port Number: This is the Port or Port Ranges that defines the application.
DSCP: show the set DSCP.
Protocol: It is the packet protocol type used by the application. Select either TCP or UDP or
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ICMP or ICMPv6
MAC
Source MAC Address: show the MAC address of the rule applied.
Time Schedule: Select a TimeSlot to activate the rule. Go to Time Schedule to configure a time
control first.
Click Save to apply settings.
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❖ Filter Type- URL Filter
URL Filter: Select Activated to enable URL Filter.
URL Filter Rule Index: The numeric rule indicator.
Individual Active: To give control to the specific URL access individually, for example, you want to
prohibit access to www.yahoo.com, please first press Activated in “URL Filter” field, and also Yes in
“Individual Active” field; if some time you want to allow access to this URL, you simply select No in
individual active field. In a word, the command serves as a switch to the access of some specific URL
with the filter on.
URL (Host): Specified URL which is prohibited from accessing.
Time Schedule: Select a TimeSlot to activate the rule. Go to Time Schedule to configure a time
control first.
Click Save to apply settings.
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CWMP (TR-069)
CWMP, short for CPE WAN Management Protocol, also called TR069 is a Broadband Forum technical
specification entitled CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP). It defines an application layer
protocol for remote management of end-user devices. It defines an application layer protocol for
remote management of end-user devices.
As a bidirectional SOAP/HTTP based protocol it can provides the communication between customer
premises equipment (CPE) and Auto Configuration Server (ACS). It includes both a safe configuration
and the control of other CPE management functions within an integrated framework. In the course of
the booming broadband market, the number of different internet access possibilities grew as well (e.g.
modems, routers, gateways, set-top box, VoIP-phones).At the same time the configuration of this
equipment became more complicated –too complicated for end-users. For this reason, TR-069 was
developed. It provides the possibility of auto configuration of the access types. Using TR-069 the
terminals can get in contact with the Auto Configuration Servers (ACS) and establish the configuration
automatically and let ACS configure CPE automatically.
CWMP: Select activated to enable CWMP.
ACS Login Information
URL: Enter the ACS server login URL.
User Name: Specify the ACS User Name for ACS authentication to the connection from CPE.
Password: Enter the ACS server login password.
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Connection Request Information
Path: Local path in HTTP URL for an ACS to make a Connection Request notification to the CPE.
Username: Username used to authenticate an ACS making a Connection Request to the CPE.
Password: Password used to authenticate an ACS making a Connection Request to the CPE.
Periodic Inform Config
Periodic Inform: Select Activated to authorize the router to send an Inform message to the ACS
automatically.
Interval(s): Specify the inform interval time (sec) which CPE used to periodically send inform
message to automatically connect to ACS. When the inform interval time arrives, the CPE will send
inform message to automatically connect to ACS.
Bind WAN Interface
Interface: Specify any available or a single WAN interface to handle TR-069 requests.
NATT Config - This is a proprietary feature provided by BEC. May leave them in blank, no
configuration is required.
NATT Server: By BEC administrator only.
NATT Period: By BEC administrator only.
Click Save to apply settings.
Device Configuration
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Parental Control
This feature provides Web content filtering offering safer and more reliable web surfing for users
especially for parents to protect network security and control the contents for children at home.
To activate this feature, please log on to www.opendns.com to get an OpenDNS account first.
Parent Control Provider: Hosted by www.opendns.com
Parent Control: Enable the feature by clicking the Activated
Host Name: It is the domain name of your OpenDNS. If you don’t have one, please leave it blink.
Username / Password: Put down your OpenDNS account username and password
Click Save to apply settings.
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BECentral Management
BECentral is a cloud-based device management platform that provides operators with a
comprehensive suite of services to manage devices in real-time.
BECentral Management: Activate to enable the feature.
BECentral Management URL: Access path to the BECentral.
BECentral Management Port: Port listened by the BECentral.
Organization ID: Customer ID (By BE C administrator only)
Tag ID: By BEC administrator only.
Device Report Interval: Enter the interval time in seconds to send inform message periodically to the
BECentral.
Interface: Specify any available or a single WAN interface to handle BECentral requests.
Device Configuration
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User Management
User Management provides the Administrator with the ability to grant access control and manage GUI
login credentials for each user.
There are two access management levels, Administrator and User.
The default root account, Administrator (admin), has full access to all the features listed and ability to
create other accounts with features to allow other users to access to. The User account is with limited
access (specified by advanced users with admin account) to the GUI.
Total of 8 accounts can be created to grant access to manage the MX-230 M1 via the web page.
❖ Administrator Account
admin/admin is the root/default account username and password.
NOTE: This username / password may vary by different Internet Service Providers.
Login using the Administrator account, you will have the full accessibility to manage & control your
gateway device and can also create user accounts for others to control some of the open configuration
settings.
User Setup
Index: The numeric account indicator. The maximum entry is up to 8 accounts.
User Name: Create account(s) user name for GUI management.
New Password: Enter a new password for this user account.
Confirmed Password: Re-enter the new password again; you must enter the password exactly the
same as in the previous field
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❖ User Account
user/user is the default user account username and password
NOTE: This username / password may vary by different Internet Service Providers.
User Account Setup
Index #: The numeric account indicator. The maximum entry is up to 8.
Username: Create account(s) user name for GUI management.
New Password: Password for the user account.
Confirm Password: Re-enter the password.
Web GUI Permission
Guest Account: Enable to create this new guest account.
Interface Setup / Advanced Setup / Access Management / Maintenance: Enable to grant this user
access to these features.
When someone accesses to the MX-230 M1 using this “user” account, he/she can only manage and
configure the features that is pre-selected in Web GUI Permission for this account.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Certificate Management
This feature is used for HTTS Server authentication of the device using certificate. If the imported
certificate doesn't match the authorized certificate with the Server then no access is allowed.
Edit: Click (Edit) to import a certificate.
Delete: Click (Delete) to remove the certificate from the list.
Local Certificate Listing
Index #: The numeric account indicator. The maximum entry is up to 2.
Certificate Name: Description of the certificate.
PKCS12: Every certificate is accompanied by a private key. Upload both files if PKCS is disabled.
Enable PKCS12 to put Certificate & Private Key in the same file, like *.p12, *.pfx.
Certificate File: Browse to locate the target certificate file on PC before uploading it.
Private Key File: Browse to locate the target file on PC before uploading it. If PKCS enabled, please
ignore this setting.
Password: Enter the password if any, which is used to protect the private key. Otherwise, leave it
empty.
Click Apply to save settings.
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Trusted CA Listing
Index #: The numeric account indicator. The maximum entry is up to 2.
CA Name: Description of the CA.
CA Certificate File: Browse to locate the target certificate file on PC before uploading it.
Click Apply to save settings.
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Time Zone
With default, MX-230 M1 does not contain the correct local time and date.
There are several options to setup, maintain, and configure current local time/date on the MX-230 M1.
If you plan to use Time Schedule feature, it is extremely important you set up the Time Zone correctly.
Synchronize time with: Select the methods to synchronize the time.
NTP Server automatically: To synchronize time with the SNTP servers to get the current time
from an SNTP server outside your network then choose your local time zone. After a successful
connection to the Internet, MX-230 M1 will retrieve the correct local time from the SNTP server
this is specified.
PC’s Clock: To synchronize time with the PC’s clock.
Manually: Select this to enter the SNMP server IP address manually.
◆ Date: Month / Date / Year. Month – 1 ~ 12 (January ~ December).
◆ Time: Hour: Minute: Second
Time Zone: Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your time
zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Daylight Saving: Select this option if you use daylight savings time.
NTP Server Address: Enter the IP address of your time server. Check with your ISP/network
administrator if you are unsure of this information.
Click Save to apply settings.
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Firmware & Configuration
Firmware is the software that controls the hardware and provides all functionalities which are available
in the GUI. This software may be improved and/or modified; your MX-230 M1 provides an easy way to
update the code to take advantage of the changes. .
To upgrade the firmware of the MX-230 M1, you should download or copy the firmware to your local
environment first. Click “Choose File” to specify the path of the firmware file. Then, click “Upgrade”
to start upgrading process. After completing the firmware upgrade, the MX-230 M1 will automatically
restart and run the new firmware.
Upgrade: Choose Firmware or Configuration you want to update.
System Restart with:
Current Settings: Restart the device with the current settings automatically when finishing
upgrading.
Factory Default Settings: Restart the device with factory default settings automatically when
finishing upgrading.
File: Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse to find it.
Choose File: Click “Choose File” to find the configuration file or firmware file you want to upload.
Remember that you must extract / decompress / unzip the .zip files before you can upload them.
Backup Configuration: Click Backup button to back up the current running configuration file and
save it to your computer in the event that you need this configuration file to be restored back to your
MX-230 M1 device when making false configurations and want to restore to the original settings.
Upgrade: Click “Upgrade” to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes.
DO NOT turn off or power cycle the device while firmware upgrading is still
in process.
Improper operation could damage your MX-230 M1.
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System Restart
Click System Restart with option Current Settings to reboot your router.
If you wish to restart the router using the factory default settings (for example, after a firmware
upgrade or if you have saved an incorrect configuration), select Factory Default Settings to restore
to factory default settings.
You may also restore your router to factory settings by holding the small Reset pinhole button on the
back of your router in about more than 6s seconds whilst the router is turned on.
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Auto Reboot
Schedule an automatic reboot for your MX-230 M1 to ensure proper operation and best performance.
This reboot will only reboot with current configuration settings and not overwrite any existing settings.
Click Save to apply settings
Example: Schedule MX-230 M1 to reboot at 10:00pm (22:00) every weekday (Monday thru Friday)
and reboot at 9:00am on Saturday and Sunday.
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Diagnostics Tool
The Diagnostic Test page shows the test results for the connectivity of the physical layer and protocol
layer for both LAN and WAN sides.
4G/LTE or EWAN (LAN1)
Ping other IP Address: Click Yes if you wish to ping other IP address rather than google.com
Click START: to begin to diagnose the connection.
Speed Time: Measure the current uplink and downlink speed rate.
Take less than a minute to run the test.
Result in Uplink / Downlink
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Click Back to go back to the Diagnostic Tool.
Trace Route is to display how many hops (also view the exact hops) the packet of data has to take to
get to the destination.
Click Yes, enter the IP address or domain then Start Trace Route.
IP Address or Domain: Set the destination host (IP, domain name) to be traced.
Max TTL value: Set the max Time to live (TTL) value.
Shown as we “trace” www.billion.com below.
LAN
Ping other IP Address: Click Yes to ping any desired IP address or a domain.
Click START to begin to diagnose the connection.
Speed Time: Measure the current uplink and downlink speed rate.
Take less than a minute to run the test.
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Result in Uplink / Downlink
Click Back to go back to the Diagnostic Tool.
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
If your MX-230 M1 is not functioning properly, you can refer to this chapter for simple troubleshooting
before contacting your service provider support. This can save you time and effort but if symptoms
persist, consult your service provider.
Problems with the Router
Problem
Suggested Action
None of the LEDs is on when you turn
on the router
Check the connection between the router and the
adapter. If the problem persists, most likely it is due
to the malfunction of your hardware. Please contact
your service provider or BEC for technical support.
You have forgotten your login
username or password
Try the default username "admin" and password
"admin". If this fails, you can restore your router to its
factory settings by pressing the reset button on the
device rear side.
Problem with LAN Interface
Problem
Suggested Action
Cannot PING any PC on LAN
Check the Ethernet LEDs on the front panel.
The LED should be on for the port that has a PC
connected. If it does not lit, check to see if the cable
between your router and the PC is properly
connected. Make sure you have first uninstalled your
firewall program before troubleshooting.
Verify that the IP address and the subnet mask are
consistent for both the router and the workstations.
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Recovery Procedures
Problem
Suggested Action
1. The front LEDs display incorrectly
upgrade
2. Still cannot access to the router
management interface after pressing
the RESET button.
3. Software / Firmware upgrade failure
Before starting recovery process, please configure
the IP address of the PC as 192.168.1.100 and
proceed with the following step-by-step guide.
1. Power the router off.
2. Press reset button and power on the router, once
the Power lights Red, keeping press reset button
over 6 seconds.
3. Internet LED flashes Green, router entering
recovery procedure and router's IP will reset to
Emergency IP address (Say 192.168.1.1).
4. Open browser and access http://192.168.1.1 to
upload the firmware.
5. Internet LED lit Red, and router starts to write
firmware into flash. Please DO NOT power off the
router at this step.
6. Internet LED lit Green when successfully upgrade
firmware.
7. Power cycle off/on the MX-230 M1
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APPENDIX: PRODUCT SUPPORT & CONTACT
If you come across any problems please contact the dealer from where you have purchased the
product.
Contact BEC @ http://www.bectechnologies.net
MAC OS is a registered Trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Windows 10 / 8 / 7 and Windows Vista are registered Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
⬧ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
⬧ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
⬧ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
⬧ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
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
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment. . This device and its antenna(s) must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Co-location statement
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
your body.
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