Proxicast LAN-Cell 3 User Manual

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Summary of LAN-Cell 3

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    Lan-cell 3 4g/3g cellular router + vpn + firewall quick start guide version 5.2 the really quick start guide 1. Insert an activated usb modem & power on the lan-cell 3. 2. Wait 60 sec. For the status & usb leds to stop flashing. 3. Connect a dhcp-enabled pc to one of the 4 lan ports. The lan-cell wi...

  • Page 2: Introducing The Lan-Cell 3

    1 introducing the lan-cell 3 the lan-cell 3 is the most advanced and secure way to provide cellular internet access to ethernet-based devices. Use the lan-cell 3 to provide access to remote equipment, gather telemetry or other m2m data, establish internet service in temporary locations, or back-up w...

  • Page 3: Indicators & Connections

    2 indicators & connections figure 2: lan-cell 3 front panel label led state description usb modem usb 2.0 port for 4g/3g usb modems only usb flashing usb modem is initializing – or – usb modem is not registered on the carrier network – or – there is no compatible cellular service available at the cu...

  • Page 4

    3 figure 3: lan-cell 3 rear panel label description wi-fi (b) * attach one of the supplied cylindrical wi-fi antennas to this rp-sma (reverse polarity) connector if using the lan-cell’s integrated 802.11 b/g/n radio. If using only 1 antenna, use jack a. Lan 1-4 (yellow) connect equipment to these po...

  • Page 5: Menu Structure

    4 lan-cell 3 web management interface the lan-cell’s web management interface is divided into 3 sections (figure 4): 1. Drop-down navigation menus 2. The status summary column 3. Configuration parameters figure 4: typical lan-cell 3 screen menu structure status provides real-time and historical info...

  • Page 6: Configuring The Lan-Cell 3

    5 configuring the lan-cell 3 step 1: enter http://192.168.1.1:8080 as the web site address in a web browser. Step 2: at the login screen (figure 5), enter the default username=admin and the default password=1234. Click login to proceed. Step 3: the lan-cell’s router status screen will be displayed (...

  • Page 7: Configuring Usb Modems

    6 configuring usb modems the lan-cell 3 auto-recognizes and configures itself for over 100 different usb modem models on dozens of cellular service provider networks. Please refer to the lan-cell 3 firmware release notes for the list of currently supported modems. The usb modem may need to be activa...

  • Page 8: Multi-Function Mounting Base

    7 multi-function mounting base the lan-cell 3’s multi-function mounting base (figure 8) provides: a. Wall and deck mounting options b. Multiple external antenna mounting and cable tie-down points c. Power switch & button protectors d. Modem-safe™ usb modem mounting system figure 8: mounting base mod...

  • Page 9: Common Tasks

    8 common tasks how to where action change the lan-cell’s ip address/subnet setup > lan enter the ip address to assign to the lan-cell and select the subnet mask for the lan. The dhcp server will automatically adjust to the new subnet. Configure the usb modem setup > wan select the modem model and se...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    9 troubleshooting problem corrective action none of the leds turn on ensure that the correct power adapter is connected to the lan-cell and plugged in to an appropriate power source. If the leds still do not turn on, there may be a hardware failure. Cannot access the lan-cell from a pc on the lan ch...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    10 troubleshooting problem corrective action wrong type of 4g/3g wan ip address is assigned (i.E. Dynamic instead of static or private instead of public) the ip address assigned to the lan-cell’s wan interface is controlled by the cellular service provider. Confirm that the account has been provisio...

  • Page 12

    11 common carrier-specific issues carrier comment verizon wireless 4g/lte by default, verizon wireless’ lte network provides only nat’d private ip addresses (10.X.X.X). This prevents all internet initiated inbound connections from reaching the lan-cell. Use the lan-cell’s vpn features to make an out...