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Proxicast LAN-Cell 2 Quick Start Manual

3g cellular router + vpn + firewall
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LAN-Cell 2
3G Cellular Router + VPN + Firewall

Quick Start Guide

Version 4.02

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    LAN-Cell 2 3G Cellular Router + VPN + Firewall Quick Start Guide Version 4.02...
  • Page 2 The REALLY QUICK Start Guide Power off the LAN-Cell 2. Insert an activated 3G Cellular PC-Card modem. Power on the LAN-Cell 2. Wait 60 sec. for the PWR LED to stop flashing. Connect a DHCP-enabled PC to one of the LAN ports.
  • Page 3 II. Hardware Indicators & Connections Figure 2: LAN-Cell 2 Front Panel LABEL LED STATE DESCRIPTION Flashing Green Power-on Self Test is in progress. (approximately 60 sec) Solid Green Powered on and running. Solid Red Supplied voltage is too low. LAN /...
  • Page 4 Figure 3: LAN-Cell 2 Rear Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION Connect the included 12V DC power adapter to this power jack. Reset To erase all user-entered settings, press & hold the reset button with a small object such as a paperclip for approximately 10 seconds until the PWR LED begins to flash.
  • Page 5 III. LAN-Cell 2 Default Settings The factory default settings for the LAN-Cell’s key parameters are: LAN-Cell’s LAN IP Address 192.168.1.1 Management Access Password 1234 TCP Management Ports HTTP (80), HTTPS (443), Telnet (23), SSH (22) LAN DHCP Server LAN DHCP Settings 192.168.1.33 to .160...
  • Page 6 Detailed status of the Wi-Fi access point A list of the latest system alert messages Figure 4: LAN-Cell 2 Home Screen The expandable menus in the left-side frame provide access to the LAN-Cell’s advanced configuration screens. In addition, many of the Home screen field labels are “hot linked”...
  • Page 7 VPN Rules if they conflict with your application. Maint > Time & Date The LAN-Cell 2 has a battery-backed real-time clock. Set the current date & time on this screen and configure a time-server to periodically adjust the LAN-Cell’s clock.
  • Page 8 LAN-Cell 2 Follow your carrier or card manufacturer’s instructions for activating, testing, and updating the firmware on your 3G card using a Windows PC before attempting to use it in the LAN-Cell 2. To configure the LAN-Cell 2 for operation on your specific cellular carrier’s...
  • Page 9 For WAN IP Address Assignment, select Get Automatically from ISP. This is the correct setting in most situations, even if your carrier has assigned a “static” IP address to your 3G card. Click Apply, then return to the Home screen to see the 3G status. Figure 5a: Cellular Modem Configuration Screen (GSM) Figure 5b: Cellular Modem Configuration Screen (CDMA)
  • Page 10 Common settings for some carriers are shown below. Contact your carrier or Proxicast Support if settings for your carrier are not shown. CDMA Carriers Auth. Type Username Password Verizon Wireless NONE {blank} {blank} Sprint PCS NONE {blank} {blank} Alltel CHAP/PAP MDN@alltel.net...
  • Page 11 VII. Cell-Sentry™: Cellular Budget Control The LAN-Cell 2 has a unique feature called Cell-Sentry which monitors and/or limits the amount of traffic that passes through the cellular interface. This feature enables you to utilize a carrier’s lower cost data service plans and ensures that you do not exceed your plan allowance.
  • Page 12 VIII. Card-Lock™ The LAN-Cell 2’s Card-Lock system provides a mechanism for securing the PC-Card modem to prevent it from coming loose in mobile applications. Simply insert a cable-tie through the two Card-Lock brackets above and below the PC-Card slot (Figure 8) leaving enough slack to accommodate the portion of the PC-Card that extends outside of the LAN-Cell.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION None of the Ensure that the correct power adapter is connected to the LEDs turn on LAN-Cell and have plugged it into an appropriate power source. If the LEDs still do not turn on, there may be a hardware problem –...
  • Page 14 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Cannot make (or Confirm that the Cellular modem’s APN, Username, maintain) a Password, Authentication Type, PIN and ISP Access cellular data Phone Number settings are correct for your carrier. connection when cellular signal is Confirm that the 3G cellular modem card has been present provisioned with the correct type of Internet access data service by your carrier.

  • Page 15: Common Carrier-Specific Issues

    Verizon Wireless’ default gateways do not respond to ICMP (ping) packets. Do not select the “Ping Default Gateway” option under Cellular Connectivity Check; select another public IP address or DNS name. Also see our online Knowledge Base at http://support.proxicast.com for more troubleshooting tips, documentation, TechNotes and configuration examples.
  • Page 16 The REALLY QUICK Start Guide Power off the LAN-Cell 2. Insert an activated 3G Cellular PC-Card modem. Power on the LAN-Cell 2. Wait 60 sec. for the PWR LED to stop flashing. Connect a DHCP-enabled PC to one of the LAN ports.